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MTV have been seeing some cool stuff at the New York's Licensing Expo, and the latest is pretty sweet too. Of course, there's no guarantee that all of these films are even going to be made, I guess. But still, it's pretty cool to see. Particularly THE AVENGERS, no?
Now, it doesn't happen often, but I actually do have some semi-insightful to say about the topic at hand. Who knows, maybe we can have some interesting debate here. Lord knows there are enough of you out there smarter than I am, and who love to argue with me.
I saw THE INCREDIBLE HULK today, and it kind of made me slightly more amenable to the idea of not bringing Jon Favreau back for IRON MAN II. Now, I need to make it clear that I think Favs did an amazing job, that ought to warrant the opportunity to direct the sequel. I mean, box-office numbers alone -- IRON MAN is a massive success by anyone's standards.
However, I did feel that THE INCREDIBLE HULK was a better movie. And also a better movie-going experience. And that's with Edward Norton and Tim Roth's characters being - in my opinion - infinitely less entertaining than Robert Downey Jr and Jeff Bridges'. How much of that is script-related, I don't know. IRON MAN is slick, pretty beautifully so, but I though Leterrier did a better job with the HULK material. In particular, the first time that Banner becomes the HULK -- that was real, real nicely done. I loved IRON MAN, but a big part of what I disliked about it was the final, should-have-been-epic, battle scene. I felt like the movie used the suit's weaker power-source as an excuse for a shorter, less exciting ending, whereas HULK closed so, so strong.
Anyway, I'm not saying I don't think Favreau should be back. On the contrary, I wholeheartedly think he should, and what's more, I think he has earned it. I'm just saying that after the outrage I felt when I first heard there were doubts about his return, I kinda don't feel so strongly anymore. And if I had a vote for THE AVENGERS, I'd probably give it to him. If nothing else, he seems like he is really passionate about doing it, and that he knows the material.
Also, the talk about him being shafted over money? That I still think is ridiculous. That dude earned a big fat pay-check, guys!
Source: MTV
Extra Tidbit: Ok, let's see what you think!
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12:30PM on 06/13/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Besides that, excited about all of them (yup, even "Thor"). I really don't like the fact that Fav might be off "Iron Man 2", but if he is, as madfeebles said, give him "The Avengers." And maybe I'm alone on this one, but seriously, enough with the...
Besides that, excited about all of them (yup, even "Thor"). I really don't like the fact that Fav might be off "Iron Man 2", but if he is, as madfeebles said, give him "The Avengers." And maybe I'm alone on this one, but seriously, enough with the fucking Ultimate Universe crap. Gimme 616 any day of the week.
11:45AM on 06/13/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Who's gonna play captain america, that's the big question. Some say Matt Damon's a good choice. I don't know. Whoever is chosen it should be some with acting chops, and some decent skills...
Who's gonna play captain america, that's the big question. Some say Matt Damon's a good choice. I don't know. Whoever is chosen it should be some with acting chops, and some decent skills in the action department. If only Bruce Willis was ten or twenty years younger. damn.
Bruce Willis should have been Nick Fury though! AM I RIGHT!?
8:04PM on 06/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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Looking forward to Thor!
They better get some good creative teams for these movies!
Looking forward to Thor!
They better get some good creative teams for these movies!
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3:44PM on 06/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
That is true. Though there are times when we just wish you'd hurry up and get it over with. ;)
Anyway...Marvel has done a pretty good job with their films overall. More hits than misses, so I'll take the wait and see approach.
That is true. Though there are times when we just wish you'd hurry up and get it over with. ;)
Anyway...Marvel has done a pretty good job with their films overall. More hits than misses, so I'll take the wait and see approach.
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i hated that guy but should be interesting to see how they do it
shrug
i hated that guy but should be interesting to see how they do it
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To keep things a bit more on topic, I hope Marvel takes the time to make their movies properly instead of trying to cash in on the hype and fast tracking everything in sight. Focusing on more and quicker instead of simply making good films could run these franchises right into the dirt. Again, just my $.02.
2:12PM on 06/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
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1:47PM on 06/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
But what SANTOS said is right: A good movie needs time to develop. Exp: Star wars took 5 years to write. LOTR took 8 years to make. and so on....
But what SANTOS said is right: A good movie needs time to develop. Exp: Star wars took 5 years to write. LOTR took 8 years to make. and so on....
1:24PM on 06/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile
Just like sex...the longer you work it the better the climax. Right ladies?
Just like sex...the longer you work it the better the climax. Right ladies?
1:03PM on 06/12/2008 Add as a friend | MFC profile