8 million can't be disappointing, and the press is wailing about disappointing grosses to atone for overhyping the film.
The movie grossed what was expected and expectations for the audience were met.
mnli hypothesis: The movie grossed what was expected and expectations for the audience were met. premise: 8 million can't be disappointing, and the press is wailing about disappointing grosses to atone for overhyping the film.