“Steamy as a greasy spoon and almost as erotic.”

Films aren’t all about making money, although for the studios they kinda are.

So to a certain degree, a films success can be judged on their box office performance.

GIF of a woman shaking her head, text overlay says "IT'S NOT ABOUT THE MONEY"

However, often we see films that are considered great having a poor box office takings and vice versa.

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A black and white movie still showing a man embracing a woman and a child beside a Christmas tree

Two characters from a film are embracing in a field, showing a moment of emotional connection

Woman conducting an orchestra, focused, with one hand on her head

Man at podium gesturing with a large portrait in the background

Two characters share a joyful embrace while holding a film camera, suggesting a scene from a movie or series

A man in a white shirt and sunglasses claps his hands outdoors near water

Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey look surprised in a scene from "Fifty Shades of Grey"

Bruce Willis in character wearing a casual jacket and shirt. He's indoors, looking serious

A group of actors posing for a selfie in a sunny, outdoor setting with smiles

Four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles characters standing together in an elevator, geared up for battle