>Pegg isn't going to get as much hate because the hate stems
>from success. If Hot Fuzz had opened at #1 or #2 and made 40+
>million, I'm sure you'd hear a lot more people hating on it.
>If Run Fatboy Run was #1 or #2 more people would hate on it.

just wrong

>If Perry's films made moderate amounts of money, most people
>would ignore them and I'm sure some people would even be
>saying "Well, they aren't my cup of tea but it's good to see
>someone making positive African-American films out there."

eh...that's kinda my point, but not really.

>I'd say wait a week until Leatherheads but I bet that bombs as
>well and, as a director, Clooney isn't touching Perry's box
>office success either.

YOU SEE IT, TOO?!?!?!?

>And honestly, the apathy (Superhero movie bombing and no post)
>is harsher than the hate IMO.

nah, the hate is harsher because it comes from a bad place.