Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on these films. And most of the investments gave a considerable profit - almost all of the paintings paid off well at the box office.
Today we present Top 10 most expensive films in history... By the way, considering the inflation rate, the most expensive film will be the historical drama "Cleopatra", filmed in 1963. Its budget was $ 44 million, which in today's money will be about $ 325 million.
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10. The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)
Budget - $ 230 million, fees - $ 752 million.
The first of two adaptations of Spider-Man comics to our Top 10 has received many positive reviews from professional critics. This is the first Hollywood film to be shot with the latest Sony RED Epic camera specifically for screening in IMAX theaters.
9. Avatar (2009)
Budget - $ 237 million, fees - $ 2 782 million.
Originally, director James Cameron planned to film Avatar in 1999. However, the existing level of development of information technology required investment in the picture as much as $ 400 million, which was simply unrealistic. As a result, the project waited 10 years in order to become the highest grossing film in the entire history of cinema. Read new 2013 film rating.
8. John Carter (2012)
Budget - $ 250 million, fees - $ 283 million.
The fantastic action movie received mixed reviews from critics. The first weeks of worldwide distribution were almost a failure. Disney had little hope that the project would make a profit. However, a significant share of the funds was brought to the box office by Russian viewers - $ 33 million.
7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)
Budget - $ 250 million, fees - $ 934 million.
The adaptation of the sixth book about the adventures of Harry Potter has become the highest grossing of all. Critics in their reviews highlighted the special effects and soundtrack, which greatly contributed to maintaining the overall gloomy atmosphere of the film.
6. Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011)
Budget - $ 250 million, fees - $ 1,043 million.
By the release of the fourth part, actors Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom and director Gore Verbinski refused to participate in the project. Nevertheless, the project paid off at the box office more than 4 times. Johnny Depp for his role in the film received a record fee in the history of cinema - $ 56.5 million.
5. The Dark Knight: The Rise of a Legend (2012)
Budget - $ 250 million, fees - $ 1,084 million.
Chris Nolan's fantasy action movie completes the trilogy about Batman's adventures. During the first screening of the film in Colorado, a madman shot 13 people in a cinema and injured 59. The incident resulted in the suspension of an advertising campaign, but the film still grossed more than a billion dollars.
4. Spider-Man 3 (2007): Enemy in Reflection
Budget - $ 258 million, fees - $ 890 million.
Despite the huge budget, the expensive blockbuster paid off in the first weekend of rental. Although professional critics greeted the picture rather coolly, noting the many distracting storylines and the drawn-out plot.
3. Rapunzel: A Confused Story (2010)
Budget - $ 260 million, fees - $ 590 million.
The most expensive cartoon in the world has combined the latest computer achievements and classic animation. There is a scene in the film that is recognized as the most massive hand-drawn picture in cinema: 3 thousand drawn people launch 46 thousand flying lanterns into the sky.
2. Superman Returns (2006)
Budget - $ 270 million, fees - $ 391 million.
The third part of Superman's adventures was filmed in Sydney, Australia. Both critics and audiences were delighted with the special effects. The film's budget does not include about $ 50 million, which has been spent since 1993 on collecting and working out different versions of the script.
1. Pirates of the Caribbean (2007): At World's End
Budget - $ 300 million, fees - $ 963 million.
The most expensive film in the history of cinema has not received any truly prestigious awards. Critics greeted the film coolly due to a rather complex plot, a large number of characters and almost three hours of timing. However, viewers who have brought in nearly a billion box office grosses have appreciated the brilliant acting, impressive set, soundtrack and spectacular special effects.