Torch snuffs FF3

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Thank you God....

WalterKovacs
9:02PM on 03/26/2008

Did MARVEL and FOX finally come to their senses? Looks like it. I call for a reboot of this franchise after the stench of the first two fades away, which could take some time. While they're at it how about another cra...

Did MARVEL and FOX finally come to their senses? Looks like it. I call for a reboot of this franchise after the stench of the first two fades away, which could take some time. While they're at it how about another crack at DAREDEVIL and GHOST RIDER?? There's always room for improvement...

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HoyleHaw
8:47PM on 03/24/2008

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I never bothered with the FF movies (okay, caught part of the first one on HBO one time).

But I think, in particular for Evans, this is a good thing. Now people can actually enjoy the good work he's tur...

I never bothered with the FF movies (okay, caught part of the first one on HBO one time).

But I think, in particular for Evans, this is a good thing. Now people can actually enjoy the good work he's turning out and not just think of him for his obnoxious role there.

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Morzongo
6:14PM on 03/23/2008

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I'm happy for not seeing anothe FF movie. I would liked a better one, more matture film, but both of them where like Teletubbies with superpowers.

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Zeptron
5:59PM on 03/23/2008

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Well, the FF comics always tended to be on the "light & fluffy" side compared to most others, so a family-oriented tone makes sense for a movie.

My biggest beefs with the movies were the pathetic villai...

Well, the FF comics always tended to be on the "light & fluffy" side compared to most others, so a family-oriented tone makes sense for a movie.

My biggest beefs with the movies were the pathetic villains: Hurricane Galactus & Dr. Metrosexual Yuppie. To be fair, I don't think Julian McMahon's a bad actor, just woefully miscast.

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theshadowalker
5:52PM on 03/23/2008

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Anybody else remember when Alexis Denisof and Charlize Theron were going to be cast as Reed and Sue in a FF movie done in the style of "A Hard Day's Night?" That's the movie I would've loved to have seen.

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Axman58
3:33PM on 03/23/2008

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Reboot. The FF movies sucked when they could have been the best Marvel adaptions filmed. But Nooo... they had to be cute and clownish. Reboot.

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i dunno

JohnLocke2342
2:51PM on 03/23/2008

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The Fantastic 4 movies were ok.. they were huge dissapointments in most people's eyes, and they also were in mine. I enjoyed Chris Evans and Ian a lot. Alba sucked like she does in every movies she's ever made... an...

The Fantastic 4 movies were ok.. they were huge dissapointments in most people's eyes, and they also were in mine. I enjoyed Chris Evans and Ian a lot. Alba sucked like she does in every movies she's ever made... and Chiklis was "ok" but I feel like he tried too hard as the Thing.

Obviously they're not going to "reboot" this franchise until at least 5-10 years down the line. They just pumped out 2 pretty successful films at the box office, and they can't just overhaul and entire franchise that already has 2 films done, with a cast full of names.
No matter how much you bitch and moan it's just not going to happen.

Once Marvel's Hulk "reboot" tanks at the box office just like the first one, they're going to have to take a long and interesting look at some of their films. Maybe hire a writer or director that can really make these films work. (Nolan/Singer/Raimi)... and while you're at it, maybe hire actors that can actually.. i dunno, act?? Not just eye-candy for their pop mobiles. Actors like, I dunno.. Gary Oldman, Liam Neeson, Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Tom Wilkinson.. that list goes on and on. The only "pop" eye-candy actress was Katie Holmes who quickly got replaced after an unconvincing turn as Rachel Dawes.

But then again, it didn't look like Fantastic Four was taking itself too seriously, and clearly it tried a little too hard in the second one (with alba dieing, the world ending, their powers switching).

It all comes down to this: Comic books are meant to be comic books.

Some characters can work brilliantly in CINEMA. I.E. Batman, Superman, X-Men, Spider-Man, Sin City.. these are all comics and graphic novels turned great movies. Because they have the depth to their characters that can be explored and sought out. Some just won't last as movies.. The Hulk, Fantastic Four, Aquaman, The Flash. That's really all it comes down to.

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Paulie
1:35PM on 03/23/2008

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Crap movies that had the capacity of ending up good shouldn't, by common sense, be acceptable.

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morix
12:48PM on 03/23/2008

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Can't some people just accept that fact that sometimes movies just suck, and you don't need to go around tossing out buzzwords like "Reboot" every time one of them comes out?

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blk_flower
11:46AM on 03/23/2008

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even if they did make it it's bad news for fans of the shield, chiklis please finish the shield.

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Back to the drawing board already

Paulie
10:44AM on 03/23/2008

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Both Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, yes, Spider-Man, deserves a second shot in the form of reboots. Both flicks has obvious flaws and done right, they could be awesome. They should be treated with the same respect as ...

Both Fantastic Four and Spider-Man, yes, Spider-Man, deserves a second shot in the form of reboots. Both flicks has obvious flaws and done right, they could be awesome. They should be treated with the same respect as Iron Man and the Hulk.

I don't want to see Galactus in a Silver Surfer spin off. Put him in a FF reboot instead, along with the surfer.

Oh, did I mention Daredevil? That one _really_ needs a reboot bad...

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Section ( 8 )
9:03AM on 03/23/2008

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Not for nothing, but couldn't the reason why he hasn't heard anything about plotlines for FF3 be because of the writers strike for the past few months?

After two successful movies, I'm sure Marvel will ...

Not for nothing, but couldn't the reason why he hasn't heard anything about plotlines for FF3 be because of the writers strike for the past few months?

After two successful movies, I'm sure Marvel will be looking for the trilogy. Chances are that we'll hear more when Iron Man and the Incredible Hulk come out.

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Risking a skewing here....

Aquielle
1:50AM on 03/23/2008

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I love this site, but I am not a fanboy - hell, not even a boy. However, Fantastic 4 was my absolute fave as a kid and I would not even rent these - refuse to watch them. I agree with Doctor Zubian - this needs a re...

I love this site, but I am not a fanboy - hell, not even a boy. However, Fantastic 4 was my absolute fave as a kid and I would not even rent these - refuse to watch them. I agree with Doctor Zubian - this needs a reboot big time. It is worthy.

Also, for the record, I loved X-Men Last Stand lol

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Fantastic Four: Attack of the Skrulls

X-KID
1:47AM on 03/23/2008

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The only reason another FF sequel isn't happening soon is because Jessica Alba is pregnant and I can't see them making a FF movie without her, this franchise is far from over, a Silver Surfer spin off doesnt sound lik...

The only reason another FF sequel isn't happening soon is because Jessica Alba is pregnant and I can't see them making a FF movie without her, this franchise is far from over, a Silver Surfer spin off doesnt sound like the right way to go,just bring him back for a third FF with the full Galactus form and the Skrulls!

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I like Evans

Acerbus III
11:19PM on 03/22/2008

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but FF sucks ass so good riddance. Oh, and isn't Evans a little too frat-boy for Jack Ryan? I mean...I don't think Jack Ryan ever had a buzz cut.

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Vong
2:03PM on 03/22/2008

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Fantasic Four has always been the goofy comic book series. I know people have been blasting the movies for it being to "cartoony", but that's exactly how the comics are.

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Cameo

kinser68
1:21PM on 03/22/2008

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Read the blog on MTV.com just to see what was up with this and he did say he was willing to do a cameo as the Human Torch in another movie. I am cool with this but really, what other movie could he show up in? Spide...

Read the blog on MTV.com just to see what was up with this and he did say he was willing to do a cameo as the Human Torch in another movie. I am cool with this but really, what other movie could he show up in? Spider-Man 4 might not happen seeing as how number three pretty muched sucked, and he wouldn't fit into any other movie with out a good deal of explination to go along with it. I think that the Fantistic Four are done for now.

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Mut
1:19PM on 03/22/2008

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Well, I'm gonna be a rebel here, and say, "Too bad." I really liked the first FF movie. I mean, REALLY liked. Sure, it was brainless. Sure, it fudged a few facts (as if "X-Men" didn't). But you know what? Unlike...

Well, I'm gonna be a rebel here, and say, "Too bad." I really liked the first FF movie. I mean, REALLY liked. Sure, it was brainless. Sure, it fudged a few facts (as if "X-Men" didn't). But you know what? Unlike the whiny-ass "Spider-Man" films, it was FUN. Now, the second one was kinda meh (due in large part to the intergalactic bad weather known as "Galactus"), but that doesn't mean I wouldn't love to see a third movie. So here's hoping that Evans has just been temporarily out of the loop.

Oh, and f*ck Black Panther, I want some Skrulls!

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I forgot

Dave Davis
10:46AM on 03/22/2008

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To include the following quote from Evans, which should clarify for you: “It takes up a lot of time. It’s a big commitment,” he said. “I’m happy with walking away.”

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REBOOT!

Doctor Zubian
8:04AM on 03/22/2008

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If there's one comic book franchise that needs a reboot it's the fantastic 4. If they stick close to the comic book this time it could be great, for a start Doctor Doom should be A 'Latverian' meglomaniac with diploma...

If there's one comic book franchise that needs a reboot it's the fantastic 4. If they stick close to the comic book this time it could be great, for a start Doctor Doom should be A 'Latverian' meglomaniac with diplomatic imunity not some american pretty boy former friend of the FF, The invisible woman should not be a 20-something latin american in a blonde wig and The Thing should be looking like he does in the comics: at least 7 foot tall and made of STONE not rubber! The comics have been one of the most popular titles for over 40 years and to alter the characters and the look for a movie is just stooopid...

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DON'T CARE MUCH...

Arvindh
7:43AM on 03/22/2008

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I don't care much for the FF series anyway...they're dorkier than Superman in his prime. And that's maximum dorkiness. Anyway, saying that Iron Man will raise the bar for Marvel movies isn't saying much, Dave. Marvel ...

I don't care much for the FF series anyway...they're dorkier than Superman in his prime. And that's maximum dorkiness. Anyway, saying that Iron Man will raise the bar for Marvel movies isn't saying much, Dave. Marvel have proven time and time again that they're hype amounts to nothing. Spider-Man 3 was bound to raise the bar. All it did was eliminate said bar alltogether. And since they've started the whole 'reboot' trend now with Punisher and Hulk (probably soon to be followed by Ghost Rider, Elektra, and Daredevil), I'm sure they're all the more confident that if one version doesn't fill their banks, another version of the same hero(es) will bring them luck a couple of years down the road.

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"Torch snuffs FF3" - where and when?

Greenaway
6:23AM on 03/22/2008

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"At least that's according to two-time Human Torch himself Chris Evans . . . who doesn't sound keen on returning to the overly goofy franchise, and it's unlikely to happen anyway[.]"

I think that this i...

"At least that's according to two-time Human Torch himself Chris Evans . . . who doesn't sound keen on returning to the overly goofy franchise, and it's unlikely to happen anyway[.]"

I think that this is not really a prime example of good journalism, my friend, because what you are doing is distorting what the source quote really says; I agree with "TomThumb" that nowhere does Evans really say that he is not keen on doing another one. What he is saying is that it is unlikely because they haven't heard anything from the studio as they did when the first one was finished. What you get right is that Evans is saying that a third film is unlikely to happen.

As for myself, I would have lived just as happy had they not made the first one to begin with as I have completely lost my faith in how Marvel is treating its property.

With best regards,
KK

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Ahhh....

Ultimate_Surfer
5:35AM on 03/22/2008

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thats too bad, man I was looking forward to third time around with Black Panther, dame you Fox, DAME YOUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

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I'd rather mainline draino...

EBastard
3:55AM on 03/22/2008

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THAN EVER see Evans play Jack Ryan.

Other than NATM and Sunshine...the guy is just...awful.

I mean...awful.

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TomThumb
3:22AM on 03/22/2008

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I don't see how you got that he's not keen on doing a third. The way i'm reading it, he was just saying that he's heard nothing about a third, so he thinks it's not happening.
And hearing that makes me happy. B...

I don't see how you got that he's not keen on doing a third. The way i'm reading it, he was just saying that he's heard nothing about a third, so he thinks it's not happening.
And hearing that makes me happy. But if they can do it with the Hulk, I say revamp the shit that was the first two. New writer. New director. New cast. And yes, no Jessica Alba. Just 'cause she's got tits doesn't give her a free pass to be in movies. There are actually attractive women who can also act.

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theshadowalker
2:17AM on 03/22/2008

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Y'know, as bad as the FF movies were (and, wow, were they bad...they seemed more like sitcoms than movies), I actually found Evans to be entertaining in both of 'em. So, best of luck to him.

But, serio...

Y'know, as bad as the FF movies were (and, wow, were they bad...they seemed more like sitcoms than movies), I actually found Evans to be entertaining in both of 'em. So, best of luck to him.

But, seriously, what was with Gruffudd's dopey, drippy Reed...and Alba's [link] Sue...and Chiklis' consistently underwhelming Ben...and McMahon's used-car-salesman interpretation of 'Vic'? $#!+.

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