They showed us as weak and cowardly.
For them it was probably the best, as they have something on Sony they REALLY don't want released.
Nothing to do with the threat of violence, that's nonsense.
I don't think they left over $200 mil on the table over saber rattiling, it's something internal to sony, they don't want released.
Most likely, but that doesn't make it any less pathetic.
1. Sony cancelled it after all the major theaters decided not to air it. In other words, there's no point in releasing a movie that will not be shown anywhere. Therefore, the more appropriate question to ask, from my perspective, is "were the theaters correct in cancelling "The Interview"?
2. As far as that last question, I can't say for sure what I would have done if I were in the theaters' position. On the one hand, I would be hesitant to release a movie when a terrorist threats were made against the theaters just so that people could see a stupid movie. I would hate (understatement) to go through with something that could ultimately lead to civilian deaths. On the other hand, I would not want to cave into such coercion and intimidation. I would have probably contacted the government in order to discern whether or not the threats were credible. If the government didn't think they were credible, I would probably go through with a limited release and increase security at theaters, if possible, just to be safe.
It's unfortunate North Korea's intimidation has reached beyond its borders, but it would be more unfortunate if people died because theaters were too proud to heed warnings. I think the theaters made the appropriate short-term response. However, the U.S. government must craft a long-term strategy to deal with such coercion.
That sums it up.....if it's not a giant publicity stunt
Could be. I don't see it making good numbers at theaters. Maybe the hype will get it going on pay per view.
The four largest theater chains in the country - Regal, AMC, Cinemark and Carmike - pulled it from their theaters. That's not "a few theaters". Those companies account for 1526 theaters in the country - that's the vast majority of theaters. Like I said, Sony had no choice but to pull it after they pulled out.A few theaters cancelled it.
It looks like Sony's decision was based on theater companies not wanting to show the film. That's more a reflection on the theaters. That being said, Sony could have released the movie to television, PPV, streaming, etc. THAT decision is on them.
This whole episode is indicative of how far down the rabbit hole we've fallen. The idea that a vague threat by a group that has shown no capability of carrying out the threat can prompt this reaction is sickening.
Hell, I bought a copy of The Satanic Verses just because of all the threats the jihadi's were making and they actually had a history of carrying out threats.
The four largest theater chains in the country - Regal, AMC, Cinemark and Carmike - pulled it from their theaters. That's not "a few theaters". Those companies account for 1526 theaters in the country - that's the vast majority of theaters. Like I said, Sony had no choice but to pull it after they pulled out.
Well, let's see here, a movie is made about the CIA telling journalists to off (kill) the leader of another country.
Why would anyone consider making a movie like that in the first place? IMO, it's in bad taste. Besides, doesn't America have some sort of credo that it's not supposed to assassinate leaders of other countries? As much as people might dislike NK leadership, and other countries leadership, is it a good thing to send a message like that? That we're coming to get you?
and people sit around wondering why people of other nations want to, and do cause harm and death to Americans... definitely a head scratcher-trying to figure out why. stupid Sony.
Thanks for your critique. Amurika should go kill everyone who hates it. :lol:That is probably one of the dumbest pieces of analysis I have seen in foreign policy. It's right up there with a Canadian who a few years ago told me that the only reason that China et. al. maintained a military was because the U.S. had a military, and if we laid down our arms, the rest of the world would follow.