Comments on: Sub-Mariner Movie Still Swimming Our Way?

By: Mobo

Mobo — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 14:04:56 +0000

I absolutely agree. A Namor story should have a WWII/Capt. America connection. Maybe they can even do some flash back WWII scenes or even have it set back then. As for his place in the Marvel universe – Namor was the first Marvel super hero (anti-hero), goes back to 1939 I believe. He attacked New York, he fought the original Human Torch. The Golden Age stories would be great to draw on.

By: Boli

Boli — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:41:42 +0000

Rambled a little before,let me clarify a few things…the Namor movie needs to be made for several reasons; 1. He’s the start of it all, 2.He’s the first mutant, 3. He comes from Atlantis (is there a better potential visual homeland of any other hero?)4.CG have enhanced so many superhero movies, is it not a logical step to produce a great underwater movie before DC does something with lameass Aquaman?, and finally, 5. He’s conflicted, misunderstood, and ultra powerful…just dress him in the speedo when he’s young and in the navy blue wet suit when he’s the ruler of Atlantis.

By: Boli

Boli — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:26:06 +0000

Namor was the first marvel superhero/anti-hero (Timely comics-at the time) and was the one who threw Captain America (on ice) into the sea…If Marvel/Disney got the rights back to this great character then he could have been introduced at the end of Captain America movie during WW2 fighting the Nazis…Is that not a superhero? Then he could be involved with the Avengers storyline like the Hulk…what does aquaman fight?…Jellyfish? If the Fantastic Four still were having films made he could be introduced in any number of exciting ways…like the Silver Surfer…See my problem is that fanboys cry no matter what movie is made, and that takes some of the fun out of the whole thing…Did anyone have a problem with Marlon Brando wearing a big “S” on his shirt in Superman 1 when his name was Jor-ell, from Krypton or even Superman’s costume having the same “S” many years later? No…and who do you think Spock stole his ears from?

By: Richard Alexander

Richard Alexander — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:41:17 +0000

No offence to D.C !! Sorry Prince Namor Brute Strength is the 2nd Strongest under The Hulk !!!!!! Wonder Man Simon when Namor was fighting Attuma who is a Notorius Enemy of many Marvel Heroes!!!!! He was tricked and temporarily knocked Unconscious by Wonder Man due to Attumas Treachery!!!!! I know the kids will enjoy Prince Namor anyday over Aquaman !!!!! No Comparison!!!!!! Marvel in a very short time will rule the Box Office!!! Disney was brilliant coming on Board !!!!!! Go Stan Lee the Man!!!!!!!

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:55:33 +0000

Just have him fight Nitro, make it after Nitro kills Namora in the Civil War, give some background on Namor and so you dont need a coming of age story, and a fight scene between Namor and Nitro would be hardcore

By: Longshanks

Longshanks — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:21:51 +0000

@Bill Blume

Blade worked because it was a very easy story to adapt revolving around the vampire genre,which always seems to be a draw.

I think the average person will think,”Namor,a guy who live under water.Why do I care?”,and I tend to agree.

I kinda think Namor is kinda on the fringe of obscurity,and I think that’s a very precarious place to be.I would think that if you said the name Sub-Mariner,people would know who you are talking about,but if you asked them to give you some back story on him,they would just scratch their heads.

Personally,I just don’t find the character interesting enough to do a movie of.What power does he have that would wow people in the theaters,that we haven’t already seen?Sorry,unless they get some big name to play Namor(I heard a rumor quite some time ago that The Rock was up for it),I just don’t see the interest being that high for this movie.

If they were smart,they would start developing t.v. shows for these lower tier characters.I think you could get much more out of them than a two hour movie.I would watch Namor t.v. show,and if it was good,I would keep watching it.

By: Bill Blume

Bill Blume — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 13:31:14 +0000

@Longshanks… Keep in mind that the “Blade” franchise was inspired by a rather obscure comic book character. In many ways, the obscure heroes have a better chance of making it on film. While it might not have a built-in audience that is huge, it still has one. Also, the obscurity of the character allows for a little more leeway with the character and overall reality.

What probably works against Namor in my argument is the point Giraffehead makes: it would need to be a big budget film. Blade worked because it was very real-world based. A successful Namor film would require lots of underwater fight scenes and CGI.

Mostow is thinking right. This movie will require a hell of a script, because it would need to draw in a ton of people at the box office to even break even.

As for villains, the Sub-Mariner does have a few that might work. The villain that makes the most sense to me is Attuma. Attuma would offer a warrior/ruler who has challenged (sometimes successfuly) Namor’s rule of Atlantis.

By: Giraffehead

Giraffehead — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 08:26:22 +0000

I agree with the other posters… I don’t feel all that strongly about the Sub-Mariner. And I doubt anyone but hard core comic readers know much about him (I don’t know any of his villains either).

I’m afraid the only way this could work is to make it with a more independent feel. If you go big budget I just don’t think you will get a big enough draw to compensate for the budget. And working underwater may be too expensive.

My final verdict:
Either make a movie with amazing visual effects (and there are some amazing creatures living deep under water).

Or have a great story that will actually market itself through word of mouth (not really a comic book movie forte).

But I don’t see either of these things happening.

By: Longshanks

Longshanks — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 01:53:00 +0000

There are just way too many comics that don’t really deserve to become big budget movies(Ghost Rider,Jonah Hex,aren’t they even making a Nomad movie?.This is one of them.With all of the other comic characters that are way more popular than Sub-Mariner,that they couldn’t make into good movies,why would anyone think that they could/would for this?

Just do what DC does and make it a cartoon and be done with it.Sure they probably won’t make as much money,but there will be a lot less embarrassment,and that would be better for them in the long run,because the more crap they churn out,sooner or later people are gonna start not going to see it.

By: Luke and Leia's Love Child

Luke and Leia's Love Child — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:18:21 +0000

Sounds like it’d be a whale of a movie!

Heh heh…..

*cough*

By: Wickamo

Wickamo — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:14:46 +0000

I think Namor or Aquaman would make for a good movie. I really liked the dropped tv pilot for Aquaman starring Justin Hartley, I think it could have been a popular show. Namor would have the same chance if someone was willing to give it a chance. I don’t actually know any of Namor’s villains and in my opinion he’s much more obscure than Aquaman, but I think BlackManta, modernized of course, would make a great villain for Aquaman. I would watch a Namor movie just because I love superhero movies and I love underwater movies. Two of my favorite things. They should definately go forward with a movie for both aqua-heroes. Oh and Ghost Rider was a good movie…I LIKED IT.

By: Phil G

Phil G — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 23:13:46 +0000

Yeah, Namor has a far better chance of having a better movie than ol’ Aquaman. I’m actually surprised Marvel sold the rights to him.