I was expecting it to top the opening weekend charts, but not like this. It didn't break the record, it obliterated it. And frankly there's no way TDKR can top this. It might not even beat TDK. Even if it does beat TDK and Potter, can it do it by $30 million? No way, not without 3D, and even with it, I doubt it would happen. No Joker, No Ledger, the word of mouth hype probably won't be as huge...
I think we shouldn't compare TDKR to The Avengers, we should compare it to TDK. And even with inflation it'll be interesting to see if it tops it. TDK was a one-of-a-kind sensation that's going to be hard to beat, especially when your only virtue is "being Batman".
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