Whats in the box?!

The scores were only at 70 percent, said Kopelson, whose previous filmThe Fugitivehad tested at 98 percent.

I was concerned that the film would be a disaster.

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Pittonce told EWthe studio wanted Millsdogshead in the box instead.

We think maybe if it was the dogs head in the box…

The team considered having Mills partner Somerset (Morgan Freeman) successfully prevent Does execution entirely.

My concerns [about the ending] were diminished by the fourth day of release, Kopelson recalls.

There was a huge audience reaction which grew every day.

For many weeks throughout the world, it played to packed theaters and it went on and on.