1. I don't think it'll do well. I can't seem to figure out what he's trying to do with it. Is he wanting to rip Bush a new one? If so, it's far too late in his Presidency to be relevant, let alone effective. He'd be well behind the pack as well, with quite a few movies about the Iraq War made, not to mention dozens of documentaries. Is he wanting to explore his legacy? If so, he's jumped the gun by at least a few months (if not several years), since Bush will still be President when it's released.

I just don't think it bodes well for Stone's career, especially since he's yet to really live down how enormous a flop Alexander was.

Posted at 1:16PM on Aug 5th 2008 by StanleyNickels

2. Now granted, I don't have cable so I'm not sure I'll ever know what the TV press for this is going to be commercials wise, but this movie MAY take between 10-30, with 30 being very very generous. People may bitch about the man, but I doubt they'll care enough to put up and watch the film. Which is sad statement unto itself.

However, it may make a killing when it hits the overseas markets, because well, it's hip to hate on our president by non-americans. Hell, I don't like the guy, but its ridiculous how fashionable being anti-bush became.

Posted at 1:24PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Max

3. I think it's going to disappoint at the box office. It might get some curiosity views, but people are sick of Dubya, Stone hasn't delivered anything watchable in years, and while Josh Brolin is a great character actor, he doesn't have much box office power.

Posted at 1:54PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Kurt

4. I remember when being against Bush's Policy and his enormously flawed trading practices (the dollar has declined 40% in 6 years) made you shrill, and a traitor. I'm glad people are finally seeing this exposed debutante and talking head for the neo-conservatives for what he really is. Its not fashionable Max, Its warranted.

Posted at 1:59PM on Aug 5th 2008 by JFK

5. when I hear 13 year olds bitching about Bush, kids that weren't even 5 when the man went into office, it's become fashionable.

don't get me wrong, I dislike the man, but c'mon, you can't say being anti-Bush has become a fucking fad amongst the majority of americans under 25, at least.

Posted at 2:44PM on Aug 5th 2008 by max

6. There will be a curiosity factor, I think, that will push it into the $10-30 million earnings range. That being said, the trailer played before "Swing Vote" at a packed Dallas theater just minutes from the future location of the W. presidential library (and in the neighborhood where W. will probably be living come January), and the audience reaction to this trailer was ... zero. No boos, no cheers, just stunned disinterest.

I might dismiss the reaction entirely, except that the trailer for "Beverly Hills Chihuahua," which played just before the "W." trailer, elicited peals of laughter. One middle-aged women behind me said excitedly, "We've got to see that."

Oliver Stone is in trouble, unless he sticks a talking dog into his movie.

Posted at 2:00PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Peter Martin

7. "Oliver Stone is in trouble, unless he sticks a talking dog into his movie."

Some might argue that he already has...?

Posted at 2:33PM on Aug 5th 2008 by William Goss

8. Well, that's just goes to show how pathetic those people are. "Beverly Hills Chihuahua"?!?! I saw the trailer for that dopey piece of crap along with that other "Legally Blonde" imitation shit and you'd have to be more brain-dead than a 3-year-old to think that that was funny AND be more responsive to it than a movie about Dubya.

I hope this movie does make a few hundred mill, as unlikely as it may be. And the movie does have a talking dog in it...it's name is Dubya. At least that's what Barney told me.

- EriksAnIdiot

Posted at 4:53PM on Aug 29th 2008 by EriksAnIdiot

9. I hope it makes over $100 million !!

Anything to further cement into history what a piece of fucking shit this scumbag is : )

Posted at 4:04PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Petro1734

10. The movie only ranked number 4 this weekend and will drop even lower next week. Stone's attempt to make fun of Bush is not being purcahsed by the public. Perhaps the public is aware that most of this movie has been taken out of context.

I am not sure why you decided to use such horrible language to describe Bush. Please keep in mind that he has kept this country safe from terrorists now for many years and if you followed politics you would also know that Bush went to congress several years ago on Fannie and Freddie but the Democrats (who are in the majority) did NOTHING on Freddie and Fannie. Perhaps you need to address your horrible language to the real villians in this economic mess.

Also, Bush is not running for a third term so even if everyone in the World saw the movie it will have no impact on Bush's future. This movie will have ZERO impact on his legacy.

Posted at 5:05AM on Oct 20th 2008 by Lyndilouwho

11. I dislike the W as much as anyone...but...

TOO SOON!!!!

Posted at 4:27PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Moo

12. This is an obvious attempt to influence the November election by a director who has a history of far left, anti-war politics. For those viewers who share his views this will be entertaining.

Posted at 11:12PM on Aug 5th 2008 by Lance August

13. I think the worst case scenario is "Lions for Lambs", and even that ended up making 60 million worldwide. Retitle the movie "President Fuckhead" for foreign audiences, and it will make some coin overseas. I say the movie hits at least 80 million worldwide.

Posted at 5:16AM on Aug 6th 2008 by PoopShoes

14. I plan on seeing it, but it has little to do with my dislike of W. The clips I've seen look humorous enough to warrant a viewing. It might be worth it just to see how Dreyfuss does as Cheney, and Thandie Newton as Condoleezza.

But it probably won't make much coin overall though. Primary Colors was a fairly entertaining satire of the Clintons that came out while Bill was still Prez and it didn't do all that well.

Posted at 10:38AM on Aug 8th 2008 by kevjohn

15. Depending on the final trailer, I think this has the potential of hitting $500 million worldwide. Ask this question again after the second/final trailer has been released.

Posted at 3:06PM on Aug 8th 2008 by q

16. Stone should have waited til this lame presidency is over. Then the movie will have a real happy ending...like impeachment, facing war crime charges, or having veterans spit on him as they return home from iraq.

Posted at 2:56PM on Aug 22nd 2008 by jackryan

17. OLIVER"S STONED LEAVE BUSH ALONE GO DO YOUR JFK MOVIE OVER YOU DUMB ASS YOU HAVE GOT TO BE A FOOL TO NOT KNOW THE MAFIA KILLED JFK . THE MAFIA GOT HIM ELECTED AND THEN HE TURNED HIS BROTHER LOOSE ON THEM WHAT WOULD YOU EXPECT. THEY ALSO KILLED BOBBY .

Posted at 8:36AM on Nov 1st 2008 by BRUCE

18. IMPEACH OBAMA HE LIED HE WAS NOT BORN IN THE USA HE WAS BORN IN KENYA

Posted at 8:39AM on Nov 1st 2008 by BRUCE