Nice reply to my IM3 point
I do take that into account, but fact is less fans will say it didn't happen that way it sucked than they will say it didn't happen that way but I still like it. So no, it doesn't equal out. Most fans want to love the next movie starring their favorite character. Less want to hate the movie. More people will be able to get over their preconceived notions of what they wanted than they are to bash the movie. Unless, it is Green Lantern or FF bad. That is different.
LOL I will talk IM3 with ya when I get back. Going to see Hobbit with my family. Then I will go vote for best hobbit movie in some poll Just think about this. If people were voting on what their favorite star wars movie was in the original trilogy. I would assume that empire would probably win among star wars fans. Now that being said a new hope and jedi would get its fair share and probably surpass the total that empire got. But among star wars fans overall empire would still be the best. Even if the other two garnered more votes total. Thats how polls work.