Why were these productions ignored by the general public and underperformed at the box office, while the much worse Odyssey is supposedly doing gangbusters? The common knowledge at the time was that historical epics didn't sell, so what changed since then?
Once you notice the way these things post, you can't unsee it.
>>222349302They didn't know just how bad it was going to be and took it all for granted.
>>222349335Sir, I mean anon this is a genuine thread to discuss this phenomenon and not an undercover Odyssey thread
>>222349302there hasn't been one in years, and there are much fewer big budget theatrical releases nowadays than even 10 years ago, especially movies that don't fall under the capeshit umbrella. the marketing campaigns have it easier if the money's already there. it was never a matter of ''quality'' or general interest, it's all about context.
>>222349302Was Troy ignored? Seems like everyone I know went to see it at the time.Alexander was overshadowed by the gay stuff.Kingdom of Heaven was hit by a combo of the theatrical cut being subpar and the pc plot.Rome was too highbrow for the HBO audience of the time.
>>222349302Nolans name sells tickets. I don't think he is even capable of making a flop now.
