Comments on: Fantastic Four Reboot On The Way?

By: Marvelite

Marvelite — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:58:05 +0000

I’ve been hoping for this, but it still has the potential to be bad. I think they need to take a cue from the Ultimate FF comics. Namely, don’t start with Doom.

Make the first movie about the FF. Establish and explore their characters against a lesser foe. The Inhumans is where I would go, but there’s always Namor, The Mole Man, the Negative Zone, and any other number of FF things to be dealt with. I would even skip the awkward phase right after they get their powers. Show the origin, but then cut to months later when everyone’s comfortable with their new powers because otherwise too much of the movie is wasted on the FF learning stuff about themselves that the audience already knows. “Oh my god. Not only can I catch fire, I can fly!” Yeah, we know, and we didn’t need to sit through you figuring it out.

And then make the second movie all about Doom. By the 2nd movie we know the FF and who they are and the whole movie can be spent on Doom’s character, his origins, and his motivations. He can get the screen time and story time he deserves. The Dark Knight was more about the Joker than Batman, and FF2 rebooted should be more about Doom than the FF.

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By: Fox Moving Forward With ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot - Screen Rant

Fox Moving Forward With ‘Fantastic Four’ Reboot - Screen Rant — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 04:26:41 +0000

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By: chrisj

chrisj — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 11:39:45 +0000

@ Markus K
I see your point Markus. Ever since Batman Begins came out, studios think they need to reboot every single franchise out there superhero or not. Id to see a hero film that sticks to the origins and actually shows us how and why that that person become he/she is destined to become. For example was the original Batman film, they didnt cover Batman’s origin except in flashbacks. they just skipped to Batman watchin over the city etc. Even though he wasnt played out as a failed comdedian, nor became under the name Redhood. Tim Burton nailed how the joker came to be when Jack Napier was dropped into the vat of chemicals. But in Batman Begins i was expecting Nolan to actually show Batman’s origin after his childhood ordeal, again it was done in flashbacks. As for the TDK the problem i had was it didnt fully feel like we were seeing the joker. More like a imposter that was living up to the joker in a sequel. Heath Ledger’s Joker was great, but it wasnt better. I agreed that Iron man should of taken place in Today’s time in a place like afganistan instead of vietnam. Events in the upcoming Captain America though can happen in the past cause it would make more sense and stick to the comics. But if DC comics intend to take the same road as Marvel and have their heroes excist in the universe, then they should with Green Lantern and have Brandon Routh’s Clark Kent make a cameo. Since Superman: The Movie covered the origins the right way, why not have that film be first in the same universe even though was made 30 yrs ago. But dont forget how Superman Return’s is intended to take place after Superman 2.

By: Markus K.

Markus K. — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:06:07 +0000

The REBOOT DEBATE- SHOULD A MOVIE BE REMADE?

From the first time I saw THE INCREDIBLE HULK (T.V. series with Bill Bixby), to the first REAL superhero movie SUPERMAN (Christopher Reeves), all the way until NOW, I have always loved comic book/video game movies. My pet peeve? Not being FREAKIN’ ACCURATE!! I understand the idea that to create the movie or show (live action or cartoon) exactly like the comic or video game, people MIGHT NOT see it if they know the story. But using the excuse that it’s the more ‘popular’ characters, that it makes more sense to make it this way, or that people won’t except the story and characters (one person commented about GALACTUS was better as a cloud than a giant man in purple and blue floating in space because THAT would be STUPID. Like Super Heroes are reality).
If your going to make a comic book/video game movie, MAKE IT RIGHT!!
MY suggestions for new/rebooted movies-
*X-MEN (Written and directed by Peter Jackson)with the ACTUAL FIRST TEAM- ICEMAN, BEAST (hairless), MARVEL GIRL, CYCLOPS and ANGEL in the black and yellow costumes.
*FANTASTIC FOUR (also directed by Peter Jackson) with the four flying into space, crash to earth THEN transform. In first movie FF would face Dr. Doom, second movie receive warning from the WATCHER and face the SILVER SURFER, then the third movie face the GALACTUS (COMIC BOOK VERSION).
*MICRONAUTS (directed by Kevin Smith).
*ROM- SPACEKNIGHT (directed by George Lucas).
*WAR MACHINE (written and directed by Frank Miller) with IRON-MAN and WAR MACHINE Vs. CRIMSON DYNAMO and TITANIUM MAN. LOTS of battle action for this movie.
*RESIDENT EVIL (Directed by J.J. Abrams) with ACTUAL characters from the game.
*SILENT HILL (Directed by J.J. Abrams) same as RE.

This is just what I would like to see, and hope will happen in my lifetime.

Thank you.

MarkuS

By: chrisj

chrisj — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:25:44 +0000

@ Luke
Who would you consider as Dr. Doom then?

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:09:42 +0000

IMO, Julian McMahon was the worst part of the films. Yes, even worse than Alba. This is actually one reboot I’m looking forward to, although like everyone else, I’ll miss Evans as the torch.

By: chrisj

chrisj — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:33:10 +0000

All i have to say is i will miss 3 people from the previous F4 films. Michael Chiklis, Chris Evans, and Julian McMahon. I thought Chiklis and Evans nailed their roles right on. McMahon’s role as Dr.Doom was pretty good but wouldnt hurt if they made him out to be more bada$$. But if they reboot Superman franchise, maybe McMahon could portray a businessman-like Lex Luthor, not that Kevin spacey was bad or anything.

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Sat, 23 May 2009 17:29:23 +0000

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By: james lewis

james lewis — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:22:49 +0000

This is scary stuff! It took alot of courage for Tim Story to even concider F4 in the first place, however, I do feel that both movies needed alot more gravity. Alot more dramatic flair and lot and lots of more action. An entire movie could be made from the origin story alone. But, again, we need the kind of flair that any hardcore reader of the F4 remembers as the rivetting, pulse-pounding, action packed foursome that mesmerized us with that action. The word intensity comes to mind, along with gut-wrenching human drama. These, along with sticking to the true storyline can possibly pull the up to where it deserves to be. And we do need to make two casting changes—Grufford and Alba. Naomi Watts is my call for Sue Richards. I remain unsure who might replace Grufford, but there are a lot of possibilies out there. I think that with those changes, and keeping the focus on what is “true” Fantastic Four, we could end up with a more mature, in-depth feel that the comic portrayed them as, and to what fans know them to be.

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By: Ken J

Ken J — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:03:09 +0000

The original cast is full of people who can’t act. Well, from looking at their acting in the two FF movies we have…

By: cyclops

cyclops — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:13:10 +0000

Reboot with original cast?…
Now that would be nice but pretty much impossible. They really should just make another movie with the original cast and just make it like, alot better.
As for The Dark Night producers, writers and director knowing how to make a good super hero film, it did take them about 50 years and almost 10 different shows/movies to figure that out.

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By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 10:25:17 +0000

I’m not too sure if I would consider Dwayne Johnson to be a “good” actor. I liked him in most of the movies he’s been in, but I’ve never really looked at him with that critical mindset because they tend to be movies that did not take themselves too seriously. He’s been in a lot of children’s movies, action-comedies, and stuff like that. I don’t think I’ve seen him in any serious dramas or any serious action movies. And about They Live, it’s been a while since I last seen the movie, but I don’t remember the acting to have been particularly good in that movie either… I liked the movie a lot because it was so bizarre and cool at the same time, and watching those two brutes beat the crap out of each other never gets old, but I don’t think I enjoyed it because of oscar worthy acting. Oh wait, the Oscars no longer award people for acting, just for their political messages, my mistake. You know what I mean.

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:01:24 +0000

When I first heard they were coming out with X-Men, I immediately pictured Iman as Storm.

I can see HHH as Thor. I didn’t think he was terrible in Blade Trinity, I just thought the movie could have been better. Just because a guy is a wrestler doesn’t mean he can’t act (The Rock, the wrestler who starred in They Live).

By: Daniel F

Daniel F — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 21:57:22 +0000

There is nothing wrong with HHH in Blade Trinity you are resting your case on a very bad point. Most critics complimented his performance in the film. In fact any review of the film positive or negative that I have read either doesn’t mention him or says he did well.

By: Manowar

Manowar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:13:47 +0000

@ Quicksilver

Iman as Storm??? Storm was a thief as a teenager before become an X-men. Can you see Iman playing a street thief? most characterizations of Storm have been not true to the comic book. Halle was ok.

By: Manowar

Manowar — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:08:07 +0000

You guys are missing my point. I didn’t mean I wanted someone who can act to play Thor. As good as an actor like Nicholson, Depp, and other A-listers are. None of them can act like a convincing Thor. I want someone that could act like a convincing Thor. Sean Bean could’ve if he was younger. Guy from 13th Warrior could’ve easily done it but he’s too old now. Neither have massive muscles, but that could be easily covered up in movies. Whats important is the presence.

The Rock is a decent actor actually. As for HHH. Have you seen Blade Trinity! I rest my case.

By: Quicksilver

Quicksilver — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 22:14:35 +0000

Obviously the actors need to act the part well. That is a given. But I think what’s excluded with that are the looks. My main part for the superhero movies is the casting area, which is not given enough attention. As a fan I know that I would prefer having an unknown actor who LOOKS the part (and can act, of course) rather than an A-lister who can also act, but looks nothing like the character. I’m not against A-listers playing the part of the characters so long as they LOOK the part.

I have asked it a million times, who would have been a better Storm…Halle Berry or Iman? Take into account that Iman is not a stranger to acting, along with the rehearsals that would take place BEFORE and during the movie shoot. Furthermore, before anyone answers I advise you (if you have no clue what Storm actually looks like) go to the marvel website and check out her bio, height, country of origin. As a bonus, Iman is from Africa.