There are plenty ofred flags that a movie won’t be good, but what about green flags?
These aremovies that studios have clear confidence inand think will be resounding successes with audiences.
There can also betrailers that are so misleadingthat studios should be sued over them.
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Trailers themselves can also hide all sorts of hints regarding their movie’s quality.
Other times, though, it’s what a trailer doesn’t show that means the most.
Sometimes it’s all in the timing.
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When it comes to great movies,sometimes it’s all in the names.
Many major blockbusters experience what is known asa second weekend dropat the box office.
Money talks, and good movies walk (all the way to the bank).
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Ambitious movies by ambitious filmmakers are not always celebrated, and some can turn out to beunwatchable vanity projects.
Risk doesn’t always have to come attached to an original idea either.
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