[AFPhys]

As much as I despise Turner, I will be seeing this film soon, appreciating that he put a financial stake into the film. The chances he will make a dime out of this epic effort are very slim, and truth be told, I will be far happier that he earn money with this film than I am about how he earned most of the remainder of his fortune.

[doglot]

Sometimes people you don't like have you over a barrel. Sheesh!

[Zack Nguyen]

The chances he will make a dime out of this epic effort are very slim...

Yes, I am worried about that as well. I desperately want Maxwell to do The Last Full Measure, if for no other reason than to see the Appamatox Courthouse surrender, which remains one of the most heartbreaking and yet exhilirating scenes in American history.

But, like you, I worry that this won't come close to recouping it's $80 million price tag. The reviews from the mainstream (read: the left) have been absolutely vicious. Too many may stay away for that reason alone, and the 4-hour time investment.