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Cap America plot!
Oct. 6, 2008
Marvel appears to have revealed a plot synopsis of sorts for THE FIRST AVENGER: CAPTAIN AMERICA. While it could still ultimately deviate from this, it's nice to see that at least at this point, it looks like they're staying pretty close to the original mythos.
"Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy’s earnest plea, General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment… Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the ‘Super-Soldier Serum’ and bombarded by ‘vita-rays.’ Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human. Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three months later, he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and leader of the Avengers."
So now the question is who will play ol' Cap. I still like Matt McConaughey but what the hell do I know. I lost a sizeable amount of my savings on the Oscars and Amy Ryan. I also bet on WALL-E to be the biggest earner this Summer. I am not the person for film-related predictions. What do I look like a freaking psychic??
Source: Prod. Weekly
Extra Tidbit: And don't even trouble yourself with those Will Smith rumors.























































































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The trouble with Bay as a director is that although he nails the visual aspects his films tend to seriously lack substance, which is exactly what
The trouble with Bay as a director is that although he nails the visual aspects his films tend to seriously lack substance, which is exactly what has made most recent superhero films so good. Martin Campbell would be good though, and although it's tough to be certain with Blomkamp since he hasn't done a feature yet, if Peter Jackson trusts him enough to hand him Halo, then I'd probably trust him too.
Other Directors I'd Trust:
1. Nick Cassavettes
2. Marc Forster
3. James Mangold
4. Gary Ross
5. Joe Wright
Ross especially needs to be handed a big budget comic or fantasy flick, and since he seems to gravitate toward period pieces, this seems like an especially nice fit.
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Im still suprised no one mentioned Leo. I think there are a lot of disbelievers.
DocSavage is the fucking man!! Da BEARS!!! Urlacher, FUCK YEA!!!!
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1. Brad Pitt
2. Matthew Fox
3. Mark Wahlberg
4. Matt Damon
5. Ryan Gosling
Too bad that they didn't make this movie a long time ago because I think Val Kilmer would have made a hell of a Captain America.
1. Brad Pitt
2. Matthew Fox
3. Mark Wahlberg
4. Matt Damon
5. Ryan Gosling
Too bad that they didn't make this movie a long time ago because I think Val Kilmer would have made a hell of a Captain America.
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martin campbell
neil blomkamp (sp?)
clint eastwood
michael bay
i would really want someone who is used to directing inventive fast and kinetic action. i hope more detail and consideration is given to the cap's fight choreography as well, atleast more than TDK. I
martin campbell
neil blomkamp (sp?)
clint eastwood
michael bay
i would really want someone who is used to directing inventive fast and kinetic action. i hope more detail and consideration is given to the cap's fight choreography as well, atleast more than TDK. I could imagine some CG enhanced Bourne style fights. it would be nice to see more elaboration on how they've portrayed the super soldier abilities so far in Incredible Hulk. From watching Kung Fu Hustle, I'm sure fights can be subtly enhanced with CG to that same degree but in a more serious context for cap, and be just as affecting. Oh man, and the shield, can't wait to see how they handle that thing being thrown.
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Ben Foster, Rebecca Romjin, James Marsden and Ryan Reynolds already have/will appeared in multiple superhero
Ben Foster, Rebecca Romjin, James Marsden and Ryan Reynolds already have/will appeared in multiple superhero franchises so it's not that unheard of.
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How about Denzel???
How about Denzel???
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And how about this for the ending... Cap and Bucky are trying to disarm the bomb headed for London and it blows up over the Atlantic and Cap sinks into the water... and post-credits, Stark and Fury find his frozen body.
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Ryan Reynolds as Black Panther? How about Daniel Dae Kim as Black Panther?
It shouldn't matter the race, as long as the story is tight...
Ryan Reynolds as Black Panther? How about Daniel Dae Kim as Black Panther?
It shouldn't matter the race, as long as the story is tight...
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According to Dave Davis in his article for Joblo: "Dragonball Trailer" he didn't think it was a problem that the main character was white instead of Asian, sooo...race shouldn't matter here.
However, aside from Smith? I say go with an actor who could be cast against type...i.e.
According to Dave Davis in his article for Joblo: "Dragonball Trailer" he didn't think it was a problem that the main character was white instead of Asian, sooo...race shouldn't matter here.
However, aside from Smith? I say go with an actor who could be cast against type...i.e. Michael Keaton, a comedian, was in Batman (and even Bill Murray was considered for the part)...
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1. Brad Pitt
2. Matthew Fox
If this movie was made a while back, I think Val Kilmer would have made a hell of a Captain America.
This movie is going to be awesome!
1. Brad Pitt
2. Matthew Fox
If this movie was made a while back, I think Val Kilmer would have made a hell of a Captain America.
This movie is going to be awesome!
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Lastly the female is also very important. If Paltrow wasnt so damn Hot as a red head i might not have seen Iron man for the 4th time. WoW. Im sold.
Love it, Luke.
Lastly the female is also very important. If Paltrow wasnt so damn Hot as a red head i might not have seen Iron man for the 4th time. WoW. Im sold.
Love it, Luke. Thanks. Lets hope for a Kick Ass flick regardless of who directs and acts in it. I want to see the great story of Captain America put up on the Big Screen, Period
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Proyas is an awesome director, but his films tend to be pretty dark whereas Capt. America would need to be relatively uplifting. Proyas would be better suited for the Daredevil reboot. Eastwood would be an absolute dream choice to direct, but I'm not sure he'd go for a comic flick. But who
Proyas is an awesome director, but his films tend to be pretty dark whereas Capt. America would need to be relatively uplifting. Proyas would be better suited for the Daredevil reboot. Eastwood would be an absolute dream choice to direct, but I'm not sure he'd go for a comic flick. But who knows, I never would've expected Kenneth Branagh to either.
For what it's worth:
Captain America - Josh Duhamel
Bucky Barnes - Emile Hirsch
Red Skull - Jim Caviezel
Peggy Carter - Anne Hathaway
General Phillips - David Schofield
Dr. Abraham Erskine - John Hurt
I think casting well known female lead like Hathaway would help offset the fact hat Duhamel's not a big name leading man.
Also nickula11, you realize Nick Nolte is 67, right?
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DeadShot: Great ending, man. Dead on. Amazing film.
Call me Indiana: Im sorry i think that was your name. Im glad someone agrees with that and understands how amazing that movie would be with Eastwood directing it.
We need big names in this flick not some frickin dude from BattleStar Galatica. Wow dude stop with that. This film is going to need some Heavy Hitters. Leo (If his new film does well), Matt Damon, Brad Pitt even. If Kate Hudson is in Captain then im ok with Mcconahey or however you want to spell it.
Dont forget this film has to have a great Action Director behind the lens. That is Key.
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How about Nick Nolte?
How about Nick Nolte?
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I thought Iron Man worked so well as a movie because they updated the story to fit modern times. If anyone remembers, in the comics Tony Stark was injured during the Vietnam War and captured. But of course they changed it around so Tony would be injured and captured in the Middle
I thought Iron Man worked so well as a movie because they updated the story to fit modern times. If anyone remembers, in the comics Tony Stark was injured during the Vietnam War and captured. But of course they changed it around so Tony would be injured and captured in the Middle East.
I just don't want to see a whole Captain America movie set in WWII because it would then limit the film to where, in the end, he would be frozen in a block of ice.
Much of the Avengers movie would then deal with Cap being found and awoken, and I would rather see that dealt with alone in a Cap flick.
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and EvilHenchman, I can see Marvel doing this movie in WW2 and at the end, he becomes frozen, perfectly setting up the Avengers.
and EvilHenchman, I can see Marvel doing this movie in WW2 and at the end, he becomes frozen, perfectly setting up the Avengers.
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And he would probably accept the offer too, he was very keen on playing Superman but the director didn't want him.
And he would probably accept the offer too, he was very keen on playing Superman but the director didn't want him.
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And SpongeMike182: If Iron Man had disappointed as badly as the FF films have, you'd probably be singing a different tune. There's nothing in Favreau's resume that screams out "Big Screen Comic Book Action Movie Director" either.
And SpongeMike182: If Iron Man had disappointed as badly as the FF films have, you'd probably be singing a different tune. There's nothing in Favreau's resume that screams out "Big Screen Comic Book Action Movie Director" either.
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...josh duhamel. dude has the voice, looks, jawline, presence, and no celebrity baggage or big star price tag (yet) either - and you know how much that can possibly detract from the role for alot of viewers, fans and casual movie goers alike. duhamel would be a practical choice and just an all around suitable casting for steve rogers. at no time in transformers did i feel like that guy was a lousy actor, he did his part well being a convincing platoon leader. and thats the key word right there, LEADER.
now all they need is the LOTR/pathfinder dude as THOR and the Avengers movie would be the tits. im sure they can't fuck up the casting of wasp and hank pym.
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To the dude that pleaded in 10 different posts to not have someone who recently did a family comedy, then turn around and nominate Favs, you do realize that his two mivies prior to Iron Man were Elf and Zathura right?
To the dude that pleaded in 10 different posts to not have someone who recently did a family comedy, then turn around and nominate Favs, you do realize that his two mivies prior to Iron Man were Elf and Zathura right?
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As for a director, someone below mentioned Clint Eastwood. If he'd be willing to do it I say go with him. An Eastwood directed Captain America flick would
As for a director, someone below mentioned Clint Eastwood. If he'd be willing to do it I say go with him. An Eastwood directed Captain America flick would be a damn good movie. Actually, I just read an article in the paper today about Eastwood and he said he's at a stage in his life where he doesn't want to repeat himself. Well, Clint, you haven't done a comic book movie, so how's about maybe directing Captain America for us?
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And how about this for the ending... Cap and Bucky are trying to disarm the bomb headed for London and it blows up over the Atlantic and Cap sinks into the water... and post-credits, Stark and Fury find his frozen body.
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For a director Proyas is a nice choice, Liman is good with action but bad with plot holes soooo...go with the Baymiester...I know he wouldn't do it after doing transformers but seriously his eye for action would spice up this whole flick into a rockin' shabang of goodness. I love Bad Boys...
If not he then hand it over to Joe Wright the director of Atonement...I liked his period piece stuff in that film who knows he might be good with all the action.
Oh and for a star...I nominate...myself! When I was 8 I had a Cap costume made for halloween. I might be able to squeeze into it still plus I'm willing to lose 20lbs (as part of my contract of course) and I have an affinity for shielding myself from attacks (more in a metaphorical way but it still applies...)
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brad pitt as thor
matt damon as spider-man out of costume
don cheadle as luke cage
chinese acrobat guy as spider-man in costume
brad pitt as thor
matt damon as spider-man out of costume
don cheadle as luke cage
chinese acrobat guy as spider-man in costume
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But Yo Joe anyway.
But Yo Joe anyway.
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Smith has enough offers on his slate; Marvel should find someone else for the role. Besides, McConaughey needs a "reboot" in his career and this would be it.
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My pick for Captain America would be Gary Busey... I kid you not!!! You know that old, wheezing son of a bitch would make this movie an instant classic.
Ok, my second choice would be McConaughey.
My pick for Captain America would be Gary Busey... I kid you not!!! You know that old, wheezing son of a bitch would make this movie an instant classic.
Ok, my second choice would be McConaughey.
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I kid I kid
I kid I kid
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