Comments on: How About Two Joker Posters? Plus, Trailer Update!

By: lizette

lizette — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 20:26:01 +0000

ummmmm….. i dont really know what to say but all i gotta say iz dat im only 15 so ya joker is coo

By: steve adams

steve adams — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:47:44 +0000

Sounds good to me Jim.
Your much more up on your Galactus then me.

By: Jim Carey

Jim Carey — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 23:36:31 +0000

I actually liked the treatment of Galactus. I don’t think that horn-rimmed helmet (TM) would translate well onto the big screen. True fans knew what was up. On the other hand, the swirling energy clouds and voice are something that did well on screen, but wouldn’t translate well to the comics. The movies capture the *spirit* of the comics, they aren’t a point by point translation.

For the older fans: Wasn’t the Watcher integral to the first F4 story with Galactus? (I was hoping the huge-headed moonbeing wouldn’t appear in Rise…although I looked for hints of his lunar hideout as the Surfer went past the moon!) Didn’t Reed have to go through all sorts of wormhole stuff to find a cosmic nullifier to threaten Galactus? What an edge-of-the-seat comic adventure! I loved when Reed stretched the weapon up into Galactus’ face…

Galactus was like, “you’re bluffing.” Reed was like, “Just try me, mogger of worlds dude–I’m from the country that dropped the first nukes!”

By: steve adams

steve adams — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:18:21 +0000

Wow a Silver Surfer film,, that’s cool. I hope they stay true to that comic story. He gets basically transformed in the Surfer from Galactis then becomes his Harold of destruction.
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Also on Galactis I heard that the Production had 5 different versions of him, and they went with the cloud (to play it safe) another Wtf moment if I ever saw one!
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And Yes Jim I as well saw the clasic prongs of his helmet in the cloud as it was headed toward earth.
If there gonna do that they should have just made a huge Galactis. Come on,,, big letdown I thought.

By: KEL

KEL — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:10:40 +0000

Yes,Jim,I saw Galactus’ comix style outlining quite a lot throughout his scenes in the movie. So you’re not crazy! (I don’t think)

The Spidey reboot thing is based on what I’ve read through various news sites and Wizard Magazine,dude.

By: Jim Carey

Jim Carey — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:06:29 +0000

Kel,

What you said about Spider-Man 4 being a reboot–I take it as your personal conjecture or your understanding of some unofficial rumors.

A reboot would be fine with me. Especially if they give MJ the boot. Tobey always looks like he’s gonna bust out into tears. Pete’s supposed to be a college student–Tobey looks too chickified. They could recast it and not lose me at all–as long as they keep the Spidey stuntman.

I liked the treatment of Galactus. Is it just me, or did a shadow of the comic book classic headgear appear in the cloud, at the very end? Maybe the guy who saw the Iron Man toy “goober” saw this also?

By: KEL

KEL — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:55:58 +0000

LOL dude! I guess it did start as a Batman post didn’t it? And here we are talking about characters from another comix company entirely!

If the next Spider-Man film don’t come out till about 10 or so years from now,then a “reboot” isn’t a bad idea,IMO. I mean,honestly,someday they’re gonna have to start fresh eventually,right? Cuz in the future I’m sure there will always be more Spider-Man movies,just as there will always be more Superman and Batman movies.

Speaking of the future,do any of you think that the regular movie going crowd is eventually going to get tired of the superhero movie genre? With so many superflicks coming out within the next 3 years (not that I’m complaining,as long as they aren’t crap it’s gonna be AWESOME!!), is anyone wonrried that the superhero might go the way of the western? There was a time when westerns were EXTREMELY popular and studios produced hundreds of them,but where are they today? People got sick of them. So is that what’s in the superhero genre’s future,maybe? Just something to ponder.

Yeah,new villains in the F4 movies would be GREAT!! Something they can actually clobber and fight would be REALLY GOOD,IMO. Galactus was one of my problems with F4 2,but if you listen to the commentary on the DVD they said they didn’t want to show much of the big G cuz they didn’t know what he was gonna look like in the upcoming Silver Surfer film and they wanted to save all the Galactus action for the SS movie. So I don’t really know what to expect with the Silver Surfer film,which takes place after F4 2 but is an origin story for SS. Hopefully it will be good.

By: steve adams

steve adams — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:35:30 +0000

Unfrickenbelievable.^
I can’t believe Spiderman is going to get the reboot.
^
WTF is going on in this business????!!!
Seems like this strike is JUST KILLING our favorite shows and films. I’m wondering Conspiracy??!!
^
Sheesh. I can’t wait to run that by a few of my friends at the comic store… Holly crap there gonna freak!
They make a Spiderman film reboot and I bet it won’t do the biz these last 3 did.
Hugh mistake Sony!
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On Fantastic 4 yes that franchise needs more action and more villians. If any film should have had 3 villians in it, it should have been F4.
And the romance and Things one liners are bogging down the films.
I also didn’t like the way they did Galactis in the last one.
Also, have the exteneded cut dvd because I never saw the first one in theatres. Not bad…:)
^
Ghessgh this started as a Batman post. Now look what we’ve done.

By: KEL

KEL — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 21:17:16 +0000

I liked Spidey 3 a LITTLE bit. In the long run it was just TOO depressing a film for me,they didn’t even have Spider-Man swingin’ away at the end! That’d be like ending a Batman film without the batsignal blasting in the sky or ending a Superman film without Supes flying into space and lookin’ at the camera or even ending a Fantastic 4 without the “4″ symbol aflamed in the sky! Which made me sad.:-( But,I too,love ALL the action scenes in ALL the Spidey films,I personally like 1 and 2 the same.

I’ve got to admit,as much as some fans hate the films,I do rather enjoy the Fantastic 4 films,even tho I have my share of complaints about them. I think they need MORE ACTION and FIGHT scenes,the films need to be longer (particularly 2),a little more character driven,and they must,must,MUST have John Ottman’s opening credits score play at the beginning of the film because his work,IMO,is so great I feel cheated every time they don’t do use that full title. Luckily I can see the REAL opening credits sequence for F4 on the Extended edition F4 DVD (I preffered it over the theatrical release,BTW,it’s actually better,IMO anyway) and the Power Cosmic Edition F4 2 DVD.

As for Spider-Man 4,I know you’re gonna love this Steve, I believe it’s a……(drumroll please)…..REBOOOT!!! Surprise!! New cast,new stories,new EVERYTHING!!! Although I have my share of problems with Spider-Man 3,I’m not too thrilled about this “reboot” thing. Raimi,IMO,hit 2 films outa the park,shouldn’t we at least cut him some slack and let him give Spidey another try if he’s interested? And if he isn’t interested,it’ll probably be at least 8 years before a completely fresh,rebooted Spider-Man film hits theaters (like the batfilms,remember?).

Rebooted in the ass indeed.

By: steve adams

steve adams — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 19:25:16 +0000

«The Lizard». Ok but id rather see the red version of Venom “Carnage”.
And of course “Sandman” could return ?
Have them with Electro, and I’m there!!
^
Unfortunity I fear the worst right now and I don’t think there will be a Spiderman 4, for years. Maybe 5 years from now.

By: Jim Carey

Jim Carey — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 18:37:05 +0000

Steve Adams wrote:
>>Seeing how Peters college professor still has some of that goo left over.<

Please, please, no more goo!

Dr. Connors is THE LIZARD! I’ve been waiting for the Lizard to show up since the first appearance of Doc Connors. He is missing an arm and in the comics, is experimenting with regeneration to grow it back. A true Dr. Jeckly and Scaly Hide story!

I trust CGI is at a point where they can depict a kickass version of this baddie.

By: steve adams

steve adams — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 16:42:20 +0000

Yeah I was thinking Christina Ricci for Harley,,if she could pull off the NY accent she’s the perfect look.
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Spidey 3, loved the battles I like all the Spiderman films even with the burden of this love story that is the (mary-jane) factor.
Once you except that factor the film is enjoyable.
^
Of course they introduced the Venom goooo a little differently then in the comics.
I was upset about that. I expected to see the Spaceshuttle crash that occured in the comics.
Also Eddie Brocks character was introduced wrong from the start. But overall I liked the way it came together at the end.
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I’m thinking the next Vilian should be Carnage. Seeing how Peters colledge professor still has some of that goo left over.
But since this strike is ongoing we prob won’t see Spiderman 4 for years.

By: KEL

KEL — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 14:28:18 +0000

Yeah,I like the music Hans does for most his films too,jerseycajun. “Relentless”..good word for it,bud!

Steve Adams,
Hans Zimmer and James Newton Howard will be back to score TDK,like they did with ‘Begins.

And Harley Quinn would be COOL to see in a batfilm! I’d doubt if she’d show in one of Nolan’s batfilms tho,cuz she might not be ‘realistic” enough,in all honestly. But my choice actress for the part is….Reese Witherspoon!! She’s blonde,smart,can act,sexy,AND funny! What more could you want from Harley?

Spidey3 had its good moments,after viewing the film again I’d say it did. I was just dissapointed with it for the most part.

By: jerseycajun

jerseycajun — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 04:15:00 +0000

Thanks Kel,

I think Elfman’s work certainly stands the test of time better, while at the same time, I love the way that the Batman Begins music fits within the film – it’s relentless. I just wouldn’t find myself listening to it without the film running. I don’t find it too similar to Pirates’ soundtracks though, which I do own on CD ’cause they are fun to listen to separate from the movie, in my opinion

By: steve adams

steve adams — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:11:49 +0000

Do we know if Elfmans doing the music to DK. I agree his theme is the best Batman theme going.

By: KEL

KEL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 22:06:39 +0000

LOL! OK with me if you liked Spider-Man 3,Steve. Just as long as you aren’t bashing anyone who didn’t like,it’s cool in my book.

Yeah,I’m EXTREMELY glad that they used William’s Superman theme in SR,JW’s Superman theme and Elfman’s Batman theme should always be the characters’ leitmotif in whatever film they’re in.

John Ottman’s scores for SR,and the 2 Fantastic 4 movies are EXCELLENT,he’s one of the greatest musicians of all time too,IMO.:-)

By: steve adams

steve adams — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:52:05 +0000

Yea KEL, I just the other night watched Superman Returns on dvd cause we were talking about it Singer the other day.
I was so glad that Singer left in the original music and also the 70′s whoosssh graphics.
That was very cool..!
^
Elfman is the sci-fi/superheroe/comic equvalent of John Williams. But I didn’t notice his score not being in the S3 film, witch I also thought was the best Spidey film. O we’ll we all have our favs.
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One thing also: how cool would Harley Quinn be in this New Dark Knight??

By: KEL

KEL — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 21:10:16 +0000

Jerseycajun,

Good points,again. I agree with what you said about the fantasy/realsim thing. Consistency is an important element in ANY story.

Yeah,I think they’ve certainly improved on the batsuit’s flexibility a bit this time ’round,but I still think they could do a little better with the it and that the incorporation of the dark gray and black into the areas of the suit that are that way in the comix isn’t to much to ask for. But at least it has no nipples,right?

I love that scene in Begins where Batman politley excuses himself from the inmates. One of the best in character moments on screen ever,IMHO. Like the scene in the comic Dark Knight Returns when Batman says “watch the language”. Classic.

Although I’m not his biggest fan and don’t particularly like everything about the guy,I do like Bryan Singer as a director,he’s made some great films,IMO. I liked Superman Returns except for the suggested “affair” Lois and Superman had (out of character for Superman,IMO) and the fact that Jason was supposedly Superman’s bastard child. WTF were they thinking? That’s what almost ruined the movie,IMO. Such a bad idea,they just tossed the status quo of Superman out the window when they did that.

Yup,Spider-Man 3 was a disaster. They didn’t even have Danny Elfman back to do the score. (Chris Young’s score was OK tho,but I can’t believe they didn’t get Elfman again)

Speaking of the Elfman,his score/main title for the 1989 Batman IS the best Batman theme of all time. It’s the equivelant of John William’s Superman theme and I hope they work it into a Batman film again someday. Hanz Zimmer’s Batman Begins score is OK,but at the end of the day it winds up sounding TOO much like “Transformers” and his work on Prirates of the Carribean,and IMO,it doesn’t hold a candle to Elfman’s Batman theme.

That’s a cool name you’ve got,I almost forgot to mention that,Jerseycajun. Very nice.

Harlequinn,

I’ve got to agree with Steve Adams thoughts on your desires. But,cuz of your namesake I guess you’ve got to be a little freaky.

By: steve adams

steve adams — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:53:54 +0000

Truly disturbing HarleyQuinn….:o

By: HarleyQuinn

HarleyQuinn — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 19:22:53 +0000

I kinda like the scarring…it’s like Gwynplaine in Victor Hugo’s “The Man who Laughs,” which, as a hardcore fan would know, was the original source material for the Joker’s look. I kind of want to touch it…all bumpy like that. It would feel interesting