I may regret this, but what characteristics were missing?
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I may regret this, but what characteristics were missing?
It doesn't have to be a Reeves homage but he could inject some Silver Age fun into the 90s-style action. Classic hero archetype action with modern angst sort of.
You aren't going to get the most out of Bizarro, Mxyzptlk, or even more serious villains like Brainiac if you don't have a little self-awareness. Even Clark's relationship with Lois can use some flavor. This Superman can be as serious as the director/execs want but the source material can put him in all sorts of situations that flip his/the audience's perspective. Like if he found Supergirl or Kandor. Or Krypto?
I think sticking to the epic/mythical/serious take on its characters would help differentiate DC from Marvel. I'm all for that. But we can have fun without distracting from the story like the competition does sometimes.
Well said!
Just the elements showing Peter having the weight of the world on his shoulders, but still cracking jokes as an escape. Being a goofy fuck despite everything being against him. There was no real display of Peter using Spider-Man as an escape from the life of Peter Parker. Just some things that are consistent with Peter Parker that have yet to come across on screen.
I agree with you on every single word you said.
Discotheque
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Raimi's Spiderman 2 was basically everything I wanted out of a Superman movie too, Singer only got a bit of it in Returns with the Metropolis stuff and Superman's presence among the citizens, but Raimi really got dat duality and heroic sacrifice on point with his Peter Parker.
Raimi would be so dope for Superman. And Flash too (the only other person who I think could make a more fun Flash movie would be Edgar Wright)
Vaughn has his moments but he would be a big step down from these two other choices for either property imo.
Raimi would be so dope for Superman. And Flash too (the only other person who I think could make a more fun Flash movie would be Edgar Wright)
Vaughn has his moments but he would be a big step down from these two other choices for either property imo.
Spider-Man and its sequel are two of my all time favorite films, and SM3 is my favorite comedy, but Raimi's output lately has been spotty.
Oz looked terrible, and that Ash v Evil Dead pilot he directed was an atrocity.
Zemeckis is a legend, but Allied was such a bland film.
Vaughn would be an interesting choice for the DCEU, as long as he holds back a bit on the goofiness that tends to plague his work.
Oz looked terrible, and that Ash v Evil Dead pilot he directed was an atrocity.
Zemeckis is a legend, but Allied was such a bland film.
Vaughn would be an interesting choice for the DCEU, as long as he holds back a bit on the goofiness that tends to plague his work.
I'm guessing it's because both versions we've seen have been origins. To me, anyone who just got superpowers would struggle with something like that. Using it as an escape is more of a TV series kind of thing since you need an antagonist that makes Spideys life a living hell in a movie.
You shut your whore mouth.
And that we can finally have a good movie for once also!
Schweinehund
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I can atleast understand the fans, the hater's obsession I have no idea what's going on, and at points it seems to veer toward unhealthy.
Was this mentioned yet? Black Adam vs Superman showdown confirmed?
Wonder when the surprise will be. Wagering Aquaman or maybe even JL.
Discotheque
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dunno where they could fit that. it would make sense to put Black Adam in an after credits scene, but a fight scene to boot? these moments tend to be more passive teasers than anything else. not a full-on action sequence.
will be cool to see Rock show up out of nowhere though.
will be cool to see Rock show up out of nowhere though.
GringoSuave89
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Schweinehund
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Oh I don't think he'll fight in JL or Aquaman, more like an easter egg like
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BadAss2961
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Superman, Flash, I like Raimi for either one of them. I appreciate the Spider-Man trilogy now more than ever with what Marvel fans call movies these days.
Vaughn's movies i've seen (Kick-Ass, First Class, some of Kingsman) have been okay, but forgettable.
Vaughn's movies i've seen (Kick-Ass, First Class, some of Kingsman) have been okay, but forgettable.
broncobuster
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Would be cool if Black Adam fights alongside other groups to repel Darkseid's first invasion in the prologue.
Razgriz-Specter
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Honestly want Raimi Spiderman like Flash but at the same time, Raimi is the guy that could redeem this version of Superman.
b&jy77VjiKn$#F
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I'm fine with either Zemeckis or Raimi.
broncobuster
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Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.
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Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.
Man goes to doctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.
holy fuck lol
I wish you guys would stop shaming Affleck like that. I don't know the guy personally or anything so I have no real vested interest in his well-being other than common decency but it never sat right with me that people are posting pics of him as a joke that enforces some narrative that he's one bad day away from ending his life.
broncobuster
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I'd agree, but lately Affleck's in on the joke and having fun with it. And it's more a riff on him being acting like Batman in real life. I'm sure we all wish the best for Mr. Affleck in his personal life.
fwiw I think he's looking healthier these days. Guy really took on too much work in 2015/2016 so.
I think we might be getting too mean with the whole Ben thing. Guy's working on his challenges. Also, we kinda shouldn't have an opinion on his personal life.
... Jesus Christ. Forgive me Lord.Man goes to adoctor. Says he's depressed. Says life seems harsh and cruel. Says he feels all alone in a threatening world where what lies ahead is vague and uncertain. Doctor says, "Treatment is simple. Great clown Pagliacci is in town tonight. Go and see him. That should pick you up." Man bursts into tears. Says, "But doctor...I am Pagliacci.
The nanny wasn't the reason for the divorce. I remember Garner was didn't know about the nanny incident before the rumors, and they had already filed for divorce before that.
GringoSuave89
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Even so that probably didn't help things lol
Anyway, how's about a more positive pic
No lie, Patty does it for me. Va va voom.
PhantomX1313
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Holy shit did anyone saw this new banner, looks sick asf
Even so that probably didn't help things lol
Anyway, how's about a more positive pic
Gal looks amaaaaazing.
So does Patty
I just want any director for Flash now, I need my speedster movie.
This looks sick. All of Wonder Woman's PR material has looked fucking great.
This looks sick. All of Wonder Woman's PR material has looked fucking great.
PhantomX1313
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Aw no love for our Steve Trevor?Even so that probably didn't help things lol
Anyway, how's about a more positive pic
broncobuster
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She's really improved her english in the last year or two.
PhantomX1313
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Kenzodielocke
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Raimi dropped off, and so has Barry Allen's father. The Flash ain't happening, just like I predicted when Famuyiwa dropped and it disappeared from the schedule.
BadAss2961
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You already forgot about the report yesterday that they've been meeting with directors?
Kenzodielocke
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All talk.
We'll see where interest is after JL. That said. Rain I wasn't the only directior in contention.
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Smokey_Run
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I mean.. how reliable is Entertainment Weekly? I'll stick with the trades.
Also, I have a hard time believing someone is dropping out when they were just shown in a Justice League trailer. It seems more like an uncertainty of when the damn thing will film than anything else.
Also, I have a hard time believing someone is dropping out when they were just shown in a Justice League trailer. It seems more like an uncertainty of when the damn thing will film than anything else.
So much negativity in that thread
News about these movies are easy click bait and it's easy for people to post their one post quip and move on.
For something they feel is a dumpster fire they sure attract to those threads like flies on stink.
Raimi was just in talks yesterday and Crudup was just talking about the Flash last week.
That's something I always say. They can't just stop talking about it even though they say they hate it so much.