Nick Jonas He publicly expressed his disappointment when his band’s 3D concert film failed to match the box office success of The Exes , released the same year.On a recent episode of the Jonas Brothers’ podcast Hey Jonas, the band’s former lead guitarist John Lloyd Taylor discussed a key “defining moment” in his friendship with the Jonas Brothers. gap. Taylor recalled that Nick was visibly upset about something, and when asked to explain, Nick clarified what was bringing him down.
Nick Jonas admits he has trouble comparing the Jonas Brothers’ 3D concert film to Miley Cyrus’ 2009 film after it underperformed. Image source (Instagram)
“The 3-D movie didn’t do well,” Nick revealed of the February 2009 release of “The Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience.” “Even though I think the 3-D movie made $25 million, it didn’t do well. It didn’t do very well,” he added.
Nick Jonas’ 3D concert movie disappoints at box office compared to Miley Cyrus movie
Taylor noted that the disappointment was compounded because they “placed it alongside another film released the same year,” calling it Thief of Joy. The stinging comparison involves Miley Cyrus’s April 2009 release of “Hannah Montana: The Movie,” which grossed more than $150 million at the box office.
In the wake of the release of the Jonas Brothers’ concert movie, Nick Jonas reflects on how comparisons to ex-girlfriend Miley Cyrus’s successful movie affected him. Image source (Instagram)
“We compared it to Miley’s movie, and Miley’s movie seemed bigger. If someone was better, then we weren’t the best. It was a disaster for the way we were wired at the time,” Nick explained, reflecting on their competitive mentality at the time. According to Entertainment Weekly, Cyrus and Nick dated from mid-2006 to late 2007, long before their movies began competing at the box office.
How Nick Jonas deals with disappointment
Rather than dwell on the loss, Nick found an unconventional outlet for his frustration. Taylor recalled visiting the house where Nick lived and discovering that he had “a drum set set up in the laundry room.” The pair spent three and a half hours playing what Taylor calls “loud rock music.”
Nick Jonas reflects on the competitive atmosphere of his early career and his disappointment when seeing Miley Cyrus’ movies perform better than those of the Jonas Brothers. Image source (Instagram)
“It’s awesome,” Nick chimed in, and Taylor concluded, “We gave it our all, played hard, played through pain. That’s it.”
Details about both movies
According to media reports, “The Jonas Brothers: 3D Concert Experience” showcases Nick, Joe Jonas and Kevin JonasBehind-the-scenes footage from the 2008 Burnin’ Up tour, as well as the brothers’ North American tour. “Hannah Montana: The Movie” brings the beloved pop star to the big screen in a feature-length film that sees Hannah’s alter ego Miley Stewart return to her Tennessee roots and gain a new perspective on life.The $25 million to $150 million gap at the box office represented a huge disparity that clearly resonated with the brothers at the time. Appearing on the podcast alongside Jake Lawless, Greg Garboski, and Nick, Joe and Kevin, Taylor offers a rare glimpse into the way the competitive pressures of their youth impacted their setbacks in the entertainment industry.
