The Avengers (Joss Whedon, 2012) [Archive]

fluke182

11/09/08, 05:50 PM

I say Karl Urban. He could do an awesome Thor as well as a good Donald Blake as well.
I think they have to have two actors. I mean, Thor and Donald Blake look nothing alike and I just don't see one actor being able to pull off both. Seriously, can you imagine a guy walking around looking like Thor in normal clothes? Plus, they're entirely different personas.

I really could see Karl Urban though. He'd be good, and it's perfect for him because it's just lots of posturing and violence. Keep the talking to a minimum Karl! I do like Kevin McKidd as Blake though. I think he'd do a good job, although he is an American. Not that McKidd couldn't pull off American.

Also, am I the only one that's a bit skittish about Zak Penn using the Ultimates as the basis? I guess I shouldn't be because Iron Man was definitely pretty hard on the Ultimate feel and Samuel L. Jackson is actually playing Fury, but I don't know. I kind of wish we would get Avengers classic.

Miss Heartcore

11/09/08, 06:11 PM

I'm sooo excited for this.

buysoap

11/09/08, 06:37 PM

:excited:

buysoap

11/09/08, 06:39 PM

Also, am I the only one that's a bit skittish about Zak Penn using the Ultimates as the basis? I guess I shouldn't be because Iron Man was definitely pretty hard on the Ultimate feel and Samuel L. Jackson is actually playing Fury, but I don't know. I kind of wish we would get Avengers classic.

:shake: Everything about Ultimate Iron Man is different than what was in the Iron Man movie. In Ultimate Iron Man, Tony Stark could regrow limbs, was friends with Rhodes since they were little, and Obadiah was an annoying little fat kid. Also, the role of his father was almost non-existent in the movie outside of the opening recap before Tony gets the award.

However, the black Nick Fury? Yeah. That' Ultimates. And I think that if they took Ultimates 1 and made it a movie, it'd be awesome. Ultimates 2 would be an even better movie because that book is fucking incredible. Ultimates 3? Yeah... not so much. Then again, they did already make the animated movie Ultimate Avengers which followed the plot of the book semi-closely and was pretty good. So I dunno. But I approve of anything Mark Millar related (except for the Wanted movie)

Jessooker

11/09/08, 07:56 PM

They need Edward Norton!

fluke182

11/09/08, 08:07 PM

:shake: Everything about Ultimate Iron Man is different than what was in the Iron Man movie. In Ultimate Iron Man, Tony Stark could regrow limbs, was friends with Rhodes since they were little, and Obadiah was an annoying little fat kid. Also, the role of his father was almost non-existent in the movie outside of the opening recap before Tony gets the award.

However, the black Nick Fury? Yeah. That' Ultimates. And I think that if they took Ultimates 1 and made it a movie, it'd be awesome. Ultimates 2 would be an even better movie because that book is fucking incredible. Ultimates 3? Yeah... not so much. Then again, they did already make the animated movie Ultimate Avengers which followed the plot of the book semi-closely and was pretty good. So I dunno. But I approve of anything Mark Millar related (except for the Wanted movie)
I was referring to the Ultimates version of Iron Man. Everything about the Ultimates version felt like Tony Stark/Iron Man in the movie. The origin/younger version of Tony was definitely way different, but the fully rolled out Iron Man felt very similar to me.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Ultimates (1 and 2). But I'm a bit of a purist and was really hoping for an actual Avengers movie. Like the idea that the Captain America movie ends with him getting frozen in a block of ice and the Avengers movie starts with the team finding him. I guess that happens in the Ultimates too, but it still just feels like that is the way it has to be done.

buysoap

11/09/08, 08:19 PM

I was referring to the Ultimates version of Iron Man. Everything about the Ultimates version felt like Tony Stark/Iron Man in the movie. The origin/younger version of Tony was definitely way different, but the fully rolled out Iron Man felt very similar to me.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Ultimates (1 and 2). But I'm a bit of a purist and was really hoping for an actual Avengers movie. Like the idea that the Captain America movie ends with him getting frozen in a block of ice and the Avengers movie starts with the team finding him. I guess that happens in the Ultimates too, but it still just feels like that is the way it has to be done.
I want the Captain America to end that way too. I am REALLY looking forward to that movie. And I wouldn't mind the Avengers movie following the plot of the Ultimates 1 but visually being more like something more classical? I also am really curious as to what the fuck War Machine has to do with any of this.

WarpSpeedChewy

11/10/08, 01:58 AM

Joe Johnston to direct Captain America. (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/39036)

If he does Captain America in the style of October Sky, it's a perfect choice. Makes a lot of sense. I never saw The Rocketeer though.

I was referring to the Ultimates version of Iron Man. Everything about the Ultimates version felt like Tony Stark/Iron Man in the movie. The origin/younger version of Tony was definitely way different, but the fully rolled out Iron Man felt very similar to me.

Don't get me wrong, I love the Ultimates (1 and 2). But I'm a bit of a purist and was really hoping for an actual Avengers movie. Like the idea that the Captain America movie ends with him getting frozen in a block of ice and the Avengers movie starts with the team finding him. I guess that happens in the Ultimates too, but it still just feels like that is the way it has to be done.
Here how I saw it. Early in the movie, Tony Stark is full-on bachelor like he is in the Ultimates. As soon as he put on the suit though, he felt more like the main marvel universe Tony Stark. There was more of a burden of responsibility he had later in the film that encapsulates 616 tony stark.

I think the Avengers movie is going to blend the regular Avengers with the Ultimates well. I can kinda of see the end of captain america being the start of the Avengers movie.

Anderson

11/10/08, 02:41 AM

I thought this thread was going to be about this:

http://www.sandcastlevi.com/images/scifi_other/the-avengers-emma-peel-series-dvd.jpg

PaulsRightNut

12/08/08, 10:17 AM

Eva Longoria is set to play the Wasp in the upcoming Avengers movie

WakingTheMisery

12/08/08, 10:20 AM

Eva Longoria is set to play the Wasp in the upcoming Avengers movie

That sounds like a terrible idea.

PaulsRightNut

12/08/08, 10:24 AM

That sounds like a terrible idea.

I doubt its official anyway.

I remember a while back pictures were taken of her leaving some studio with some comic books in hand.

Now they're saying this, so who knows.

JIMMYateEARTH

12/08/08, 01:34 PM

This movie is going to rock the house. I really hope they finish off the casting as brilliantly as they've started it, although Thor is going to be ridiculously difficult to cast. I mean come on...who looks like the Norse God of Thunder? Not many people.

Well I resemble a norse god , but sadly I'm just not a very good actor

I think they have to have two actors. I mean, Thor and Donald Blake look nothing alike and I just don't see one actor being able to pull off both. Seriously, can you imagine a guy walking around looking like Thor in normal clothes? Plus, they're entirely different personas.

I really could see Karl Urban though. He'd be good, and it's perfect for him because it's just lots of posturing and violence. Keep the talking to a minimum Karl! I do like Kevin McKidd as Blake though. I think he'd do a good job, although he is an American. Not that McKidd couldn't pull off American.

Also, am I the only one that's a bit skittish about Zak Penn using the Ultimates as the basis? I guess I shouldn't be because Iron Man was definitely pretty hard on the Ultimate feel and Samuel L. Jackson is actually playing Fury, but I don't know. I kind of wish we would get Avengers classic.

the two definately need to be seperate actors, I would mush rather see a original Thor than anything that resembles Ultimate THor, I dislike Ultimate very much

to settle the debate between you and soap, the origin in iron man was dead on the original, right out of extremis, as for the personality I'd say it was a pretty heathly mix of the two. Ultimate Iron-man is a bit out there though, and its clear why they used more orignial than ultimate.
in Ultimate his body is like all brain or something, he has cancer, and it takes a team of people to get him in the suit and ready to launch.

As for this movie I hope they do something like a combination of the two first stories, as long as the first thing they fight is the hulk then I won't complain too much.

JIMMYateEARTH

12/08/08, 01:38 PM

Eva Longoria is set to play the Wasp in the upcoming Avengers movie

she could do a good job with that, there are much worse choices

WakingTheMisery

12/08/08, 01:43 PM

she could do a good job with that, there are much worse choices

I have this fear that they will throw Angelina Jolie in there. They kill some potentially good roles with that woman.

JIMMYateEARTH

12/08/08, 06:00 PM

I have this fear that they will throw Angelina Jolie in there. They kill some potentially good roles with that woman.

I just read the speedster girl from heroes is being considered, I think she is a very good choice

SkyHeldUpByStar

01/31/09, 09:25 PM

I've been hearing lots of rumors about Kevin McKidd as Thor. I know he has confirmed he's contending for the role. Do you guys think it will be/want it to be him?

WakingTheMisery

01/31/09, 09:36 PM

I always thought he looked right for the role.

Jason Tate

01/31/09, 11:33 PM

Please don't suck.

WakingTheMisery

01/31/09, 11:56 PM

So are they going to be fighting Skrulls in this movie? I was hoping for maybe an Ultron story line.

thursday727

02/01/09, 11:54 AM

This movie is going to rock the house. I really hope they finish off the casting as brilliantly as they've started it, although Thor is going to be ridiculously difficult to cast. I mean come on...who looks like the Norse God of Thunder? Not many people.
There was a rumour awhile back that the people in charge wanted Triple H to be Thor
http://pyleoflist.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/hhh.jpg
The director said he'd leave the film if HHH was cast so i don't think thats happening. Thank god.

Vincewithouthee

02/01/09, 12:04 PM

I've been hearing lots of rumors about Kevin McKidd as Thor. I know he has confirmed he's contending for the role. Do you guys think it will be/want it to be him?

I love McKidd so I really hope it happens. That's who I've wanted to see from the get-go. This will make me see the Thor movie even more if they do it right.

PaulsRightNut

02/25/09, 05:21 PM

Jackson Signs Nine-Picture Deal to Play Nick Fury!
Source: The Hollywood Reporter, Variety February 25, 2009

Samuel L. Jackson has buried the hatchet with Marvel Entertainment, making a deal to play the role of Nick Fury in Iron Man 2, and potentially many other films.

Jackson's deal is a long-term commitment to play Fury, the leader of the espionage unit S.H.I.E.L.D. His deal contains an option to play the character in nine future Marvel superhero films, efforts that are expected to include The First Avenger: Captain America, Thor, The Avengers, toplining a possible S.H.I.E.L.D. movie, and potential sequels.

Jackson introduced Fury in the closing moments of Iron Man, when the character asked Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark to join his group.

WakingTheMisery

02/25/09, 05:30 PM

Holy fuck that is a big contract.

Thomas Balkcom

02/25/09, 07:44 PM

it's going to share a release date with the second part of the seventh Harry Potter film, 20 bucks says that changes

Thomas Balkcom

02/25/09, 07:46 PM

guess I should say the 7th part of the Harry Potter books because technically it'll be the 8th film?

fake empire

04/01/10, 03:36 PM

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44491

Joss Whedon to direct? I hope there's some truth to this.

Galedeep

04/13/10, 01:49 PM

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44644

Looks more likely now than ever. I'm cautiously pumped, Joss knows how to handle an ensemble.

fake empire

04/13/10, 04:07 PM

This is great, great fucking news.

WarpSpeedChewy

04/13/10, 04:43 PM

I like Joss Whedon a lot. The fact that he's doing with Jon Favereau as executive producer is a great combination and overall makes me comfortable with this. If he can the movie the Avengers version of his run on Astonishing X-Men, I'll be happy.

Adrian Villagomez

04/13/10, 05:16 PM

Signing Whedon would be huge for comic book fans.

WarpSpeedChewy

04/13/10, 05:22 PM

I hope Whedon sees The Avengers as his chance to do his version of The Incredibles. He's a smart guy too. He knows what he's going into more than anyone.

fake empire

04/13/10, 05:42 PM

He knows the characters and everything he does is an ensemble. He's perfect.

fake empire

04/16/10, 04:30 PM

Looks like Whedon is rewriting the scripts for this and Captain America. And Edgar Wright is still doing the Ant-Man movie. So awesome.

Smash Adams

07/10/10, 12:12 PM

http://screenrant.com/edward-norton-hulk-avengers-schrad-67833/
:bluesad:

WakingTheMisery

07/10/10, 12:14 PM

To be fair, I fucking hate the Hulk.

TSLROCKS

07/10/10, 12:41 PM

Seriously. Hulk sucks. I'd rather have Ed Norton grab better roles

wall e

07/10/10, 01:14 PM

So now we'll have three Bruce's. Marvel <3's continuity for sure.

Montauk1222

07/10/10, 01:16 PM

High off their asses if they actually replace Norton for an unknown.

Gaugzilla

07/10/10, 01:39 PM

http://mooviemart.ie/Catalogue/Image_Files/Avengers.jpg

It will never replace this classic...

But seriously, I hope it's good. But I fear this might be RDJr. and Cheadle phoning it in in order to get a quick check and please the fanboys.

jwicklun

07/10/10, 01:49 PM

cshadows2887

07/10/10, 01:53 PM

Let's face it, the Hulk is a shit character and Norton is underused in that role. As long as Whedon's still on board, it'll be great.

wall e

07/10/10, 01:55 PM

Let's face it, the Hulk is a shit character and Norton is underused in that role. As long as Whedon's still on board, it'll be great.

Whedon has the Marvel Universe in his hands, no pressure lol

cshadows2887

07/10/10, 02:10 PM

Whedon has the Marvel Universe in his hands, no pressure lol

He's never done anything un-perfect. I'm not worried. And if this is a huge hit, maybe we'll finally get to see his Wonder Woman.

wall e

07/10/10, 02:13 PM

I wish I was at San Diego Comic Con right now, Whedon's panel would be interesting

Manicapathy

07/10/10, 02:27 PM

Are we gonna see a Captain America movie before this? I hope so.

Whalejaw

07/10/10, 03:07 PM

Are we gonna see a Captain America movie before this? I hope so.

Captain America and Thor movies are both coming out next year.

Grad

07/10/10, 03:47 PM

I'm so happy Joss Whedon is directing.

WarpSpeedChewy

07/14/10, 11:35 AM

News is now that Mark Ruffalo is close to getting the role of Banner (http://chud.com/articles/articles/24421/1/MARK-RUFFALO-COULD-HULK-OUT/Page1.html). I like this idea as much as Norton being Banner, maybe more. I can imagine him being a pretty great fit between Downey, Evans, and Hemsworth.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 11:37 AM

]He's never done anything un-perfect.[/b] I'm not worried. And if this is a huge hit, maybe we'll finally get to see his Wonder Woman.
:lol: BUFFY!

SkyEatsADAM

07/14/10, 11:46 AM

I liked Norton as Bruce, but Sharlto Copley could do it

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 12:03 PM

:lol: BUFFY!

Is a fantastic show? Don't worry, I'll finish that sentence for you.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 12:06 PM

Is a fantastic show? Don't worry, I'll finish that sentence for you.

Team Edward eh? No. No it's not.

Miss Heartcore

07/14/10, 12:15 PM

Team Edward
:nono:

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 12:16 PM

:nono:

That's what all Twilght fans will be saying in 8 years when they're older and their youth's fade is coming back around...

Miss Heartcore

07/14/10, 12:23 PM

That's what all Twilght fans will be saying in 8 years when they're older and their youth's fade is coming back around...
Angel would kick the shit out of Edward.

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 12:36 PM

Angel would kick the shit out of Edward.

I support this. Nancy-boy hair gel and all.

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 12:37 PM

Team Edward eh? No. No it's not.

You a hater of all things Joss or just Buffy?

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 12:40 PM

Angel would kick the shit out of Edward.

And then go bones it up?

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 12:41 PM

You a hater of all things Joss or just Buffy?
Didn't he do firefly?

Miss Heartcore

07/14/10, 12:42 PM

And then go bones it up?
you know it.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 12:43 PM

you know it.

Dawson's Creek with vampires. Ooolalala.

Miss Heartcore

07/14/10, 12:49 PM

Dawson's Creek with vampires. Ooolalala.
New Moon = 500 Days of Bella Swan

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 12:49 PM

Didn't he do firefly?

Yessir. Anyone's feelings on Firefly come with serious judgment on my part. Choose wisely.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 12:50 PM

New Moon = 500 Days of Bella Swan

Needs more Chris Evens. Now there's an actor!!!

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 12:51 PM

Yessir. Anyone's feelings on Firefly come with serious judgment on my part. Choose wisely.

I've read better Battlestar Gallactica fan fiction.

Miss Heartcore

07/14/10, 12:53 PM

Yessir. Anyone's feelings on Firefly come with serious judgment on my part. Choose wisely.
ruh roh

Needs more Chris Evens. Now there's an actor!!!
Now there's a guy that deserves to be iced.

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 12:57 PM

I've read better Battlestar Gallactica fan fiction.

Is that trashing BSG too? I honestly can't tell.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 01:35 PM

Is that trashing BSG too? I honestly can't tell.
Yes.

Alien Resurrection? Titan AE? Atlantis? Angel?

Not a fan. I don't think Avengers or Captain America are going to be very good.

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 01:51 PM

Yes.

Alien Resurrection? Titan AE? Atlantis? Angel?

Not a fan. I don't think Avengers or Captain America are going to be very good.

You apparently have hope for Thor?

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 01:52 PM

You apparently have hope for Thor?
Wouldn't be interested anyway. Lame character.

Miss Heartcore

07/14/10, 01:55 PM

Yes.

Alien Resurrection? Titan AE? Atlantis? Angel?

Not a fan. I don't think Avengers or Captain America are going to be very good.
Titan AE. What a throwback.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 01:57 PM

Titan AE. What a throwback.
http://www.freemoviestheatre.com/media/images/TitanA.E.%282000%29.jpg

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 02:01 PM

Wouldn't be interested anyway. Lame character.

Kenneth BRanagh directing a superhoero movie piques my interest.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 02:03 PM

Kenneth BRanagh directing a superhoero movie piques my interest.
I once thought Ang Lee would do a good job.

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 02:08 PM

I once thought Ang Lee would do a good job.

Ang Lee wasn't the problem with Hulk. The atrocious CG was.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 02:12 PM

Ang Lee wasn't the problem with Hulk. The atrocious CG was.
I wouldn't know how bad the CG was - I fell asleep. Awful. AWFUL.

Miss Heartcore

07/14/10, 02:13 PM

It's unfortunate that no one could get The Hulk right with two different versions.

Jason Tate

07/14/10, 02:18 PM

Hulk, like Thor, is just not a very good character. Unfortunately, $ dictates that all comic books must be a movie.

caveBEAR

07/14/10, 02:21 PM

Hulk, like Thor, is just not a very good character. Unfortunately, $ dictates that all comic books must be a movie.

Hulk & Thor can both be interesting, you just need to completely shake up their 'status quo'. Planet Hulk was a pretty good run, and I'm sure it would translate into a much more enjoyable movie than both the previous Hulk films. :shrug:

cshadows2887

07/14/10, 02:23 PM

I wouldn't know how bad the CG was - I fell asleep. Awful. AWFUL.

Eh. I kinda liked a bit of a character-based approach. The Hulk is really boring in Hulk mode.

drudo182

07/14/10, 06:34 PM

I feel like I'm the only one around here who has yet to see and enjoy something that Joss has done.

WarpSpeedChewy

07/14/10, 07:14 PM

I like Joss's work. Buffy had it's good and meh seasons, Angel was ok. I never got around to Firefly yet but I really enjoyed Serenity. Plus his run on Astonishing X- Men is one of the best X-men stories I've read. I remain cautious but hopeful of what he does with Avengers.

Adrian Villagomez

07/14/10, 07:24 PM

I like when Hulk acts as a wild card. He can defeat a supervillain or destroy a city, killing tons of innocent civilians in the process. Or he can do both.

PaulsRightNut

07/14/10, 08:13 PM

I think Joss is brilliant but whatever.

I feel like I'm the only one around here who has yet to see and enjoy something that Joss has done.

firefly?

drudo182

07/15/10, 08:09 AM

I think Joss is brilliant but whatever.

firefly?

Literally nothing.

PaulsRightNut

07/15/10, 09:28 AM

Literally nothing.

hahaha, well to each his own.

WarpSpeedChewy

07/24/10, 11:15 PM

Assembled. (http://www.twitvid.com/BPEWZ)

http://www.slashfilm.com/wp/wp-content/images/avengers-cast-photo.jpg

Regardless of what you think of how it's going to turn out, this is an amazing cast. More impressive to think this actually happening.

jwicklun

07/24/10, 11:16 PM

boner.

drudo182

07/25/10, 06:23 AM

Cast is great.

BottleRocket

07/25/10, 11:33 AM

Hulk, like Thor, is just not a very good character. Unfortunately, $ dictates that all comic books must be a movie.
Agreed completely. People wonder why The Punisher, Hulk, etc. get such shitty movies, it's not hard to figure out when the source material isn't very good to begin with.

thursday727

07/25/10, 01:04 PM

Agreed completely. People wonder why The Punisher, Hulk, etc. get such shitty movies, it's not hard to figure out when the source material isn't very good to begin with.
people who don't really read comics should stfu.
especially if you've never read Garth Ennis' Punisher, Jack Kirby's or J.M.S' Thor. or Planet Hulk.

Jeremy Renner as Hawkeye/Clint Barton = fucking perfect casting.

BottleRocket

07/25/10, 01:11 PM

people who don't really read comics should stfu.
especially if you've never read Warren Ellis' Punisher or Jack Kirby's Thor.
I read comics, so?

thursday727

07/25/10, 01:20 PM

I read comics, so?
Sorry i couldn't tell by the way you were disrespecting characters that all had legendary runs.
blame the filmmakers for the shitty movies not the characters.

you don't fuck with frank castle

jusscali

07/25/10, 04:42 PM

So Hawkeye is the last addition to the cast? Can we expect any other heroes in smaller capacities?

Elemenopee13

07/25/10, 06:27 PM

me too

Jason Tate

08/01/10, 09:56 AM

Sorry i couldn't tell by the way you were disrespecting characters that all had legendary runs.
blame the filmmakers for the shitty movies not the characters.

you don't fuck with frank castle
Nah, I'll stand by the characters being lame. A good run doesn't make a good character.

wall e

08/01/10, 11:45 AM

All I want to see in an Avengers movie is Hank Pym bitch slapping Janet.

jwicklun

08/01/10, 11:55 AM

All I want to see in an Avengers movie is Hank Pym bitch slapping Janet.

It isn't the Avengers without some good old fashioned wife beating!

Recovery Room

02/07/11, 09:33 AM

Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother) could be Agent Maria Hill (http://www.deadline.com/2011/02/cobie-smulders-closes-in-on-avengers/?_r=true).

Casting I can back.

WhoSaidThat?

02/07/11, 10:09 PM

Just found out about that. Wow.

WTG

02/08/11, 01:18 AM

Cobie is officially in.

drudo182

04/26/11, 04:58 PM

http://www.slashfilm.com/superhero-bits-isaiah-mustafa-met-luke-cage-captain-america-tony-stark-toetotoe-the-avengers/#more-102873

Evans talks about modern Captain and how he fits in to the Avengers with Stark. And then some stuff on the costume.

WarpSpeedChewy

04/26/11, 07:44 PM

Interesting. (http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/behold-the-avengers-have-chairs-mighty-mighty-chairs)
At one point, we asked, "So we had a chance to tour the weapons vault in Odin's chambers, and I couldn't help but wonder… if someone were to steal some of those weapons and head to Earth with them, that would take more than one hero to stop them, wouldn't it? Don't you think that might demand… oh, let's say… The Avengers?"

Hiddleston got a big smile on his face (remind me to play poker with this guy sometime) and said, "Well, actually, that's not far off." That's just sounds so fucking cool. Makes me really look forward to Thor.

http://www.slashfilm.com/superhero-bits-isaiah-mustafa-met-luke-cage-captain-america-tony-stark-toetotoe-the-avengers/#more-102873

Evans talks about modern Captain and how he fits in to the Avengers with Stark. And then some stuff on the costume.
Really happy to hear that. Cap and Iron Man should really be the core relationship of an Avengers movie.

jwicklun

04/26/11, 08:01 PM

Cool beans. Really enjoyed Serenity, hopefully Whedon can satisfy can.

deadkidsean

04/26/11, 08:04 PM

Soo..this is happening next week at my indie theater back home.

http://i.imgur.com/MmhvY.png

So awesome. So bummed I can't be there.

jwicklun

04/26/11, 08:07 PM

I like when Hulk acts as a wild card. He can defeat a supervillain or destroy a city, killing tons of innocent civilians in the process. Or he can do both.

If you've read the Ultimates, he's pretty much that. He's really on no one's side, he's just there to fuck shit up.

TSLROCKS

04/26/11, 08:10 PM

Soo..this is happening next week at my indie theater back home.

http://i.imgur.com/MmhvY.png

So awesome. So bummed I can't be there.

Is Spiderman in the Avengers?

deadkidsean

04/26/11, 08:11 PM

Is Spiderman in the Avengers?
...

:nod:

http://i.imgur.com/4wja0.jpg

http://www.comicvine.com/the-new-avengers/49-11497/

TSLROCKS

04/26/11, 08:17 PM

...

:nod:

http://i.imgur.com/4wja0.jpg

http://www.comicvine.com/the-new-avengers/49-11497/

But he won't be in this movie right? Andrew Garfield isn't part of the cast

As much as I love comic movies I've never read a comic so I'm not very knowledgable on the subject

deadkidsean

04/26/11, 08:20 PM

But he won't be in this movie right? Andrew Garfield isn't part of the cast

As much as I love comic movies I've never read a comic so I'm not very knowledgable on the subject
I doubt it, although I think it'd be fucking awesome. Maybe do a Nick Fury-esque cameo at the end?! We'll see.

Damn man, you gotta start. There really isn't a single thing like 'em in the world -- I'm a total comic book junkie and have been since I can remember.

mbao

04/28/11, 09:00 AM

I doubt they'd include Spider-Man. From the little knowledge I know of comics, Spider-Man's a kind of recent addition to the Avengers. At least compared to Captain America or Hawkeye. He's part of the "New Avengers," like Wolverine.

Smash Adams

05/02/11, 10:25 AM

http://www.movieweb.com/news/the-avengers-samuel-l-jackson-screenplay-leaked-and-for-sale
Jackson lost his script and the guy who found it is trying to leak it to the press

mbao

05/03/11, 04:54 AM

Haha, what an idiot.

jwicklun

05/03/11, 09:40 AM

They're denying that that happened. But who knows.

deadkidsean

05/13/11, 05:33 AM

Filming here this summer. So tight. Will stalk most of the cast.

TachyonEvan

05/16/11, 08:50 AM

I couldn't be much more excited for this.

sweetforever

05/16/11, 09:15 AM

http://cdn.superherohype.com/images/stories/avengersstartsmall.jpg

colorlesscliche

05/16/11, 09:21 AM

I wish that was bigger for a desktop background.

sweetforever

05/16/11, 11:11 AM

Here's the article/press release from where that picture was taken. There's a bigger size of the pic, just don't know if it'll work for you.

http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/166761-the-avengers-start-of-production-press-release-a-first-photo

ZeoVGM

07/17/11, 09:08 PM

So this is the post-credits scene from Captain America. Rather than just being a quick scene, it's a full-fledged teaser trailer for The Avengers.

It doesn't spoil the Captain America movie itself.

I'm linking it instead of embedding it because you need to watch it in 720p full screen to get the best quality, as it's cam footage.

http://youtu.be/iMRctX7fZe4?hd=1

jwicklun

07/17/11, 09:14 PM

Thor looks a little ridiculous.

Shakriel

07/17/11, 09:21 PM

That tagline was a little lame, but excited.

I'mOnAHorse

07/17/11, 09:26 PM

Thor looks a little ridiculous.I'm pretty sure it's the Ultimate costume which is kind of disappointing

WakingTheMisery

07/17/11, 09:26 PM

Looks fucking sick. <3 Hawkeye

jwicklun

07/17/11, 09:28 PM

I'm pretty sure it's the Ultimate costume which is kind of disappointing

I liked the Ultimate version of Thor, but I guess it doesn't translate well to film. Teaser doesn't exactly get me excited or disappointed.

MMarker

07/17/11, 09:29 PM

soo excited.

jwicklun

07/17/11, 09:32 PM

Although if it's inspired by the Ultimates, better guess that their first mission will be to take down the Hulk. Or Hulk talking about fucking up Freddy Prince. Jr.

drudo182

07/17/11, 09:51 PM

Looking forward to seeing that on the big screen. Want to see Captain Americas suit better. And is Hulk in that preview? I saw Bruce but that's it.

Brandon Allin

07/17/11, 09:54 PM

For some reason, none of these superhero movies (minus TDKR) have me excited.

RitesofaThief

07/17/11, 10:02 PM

For some reason, none of these superhero movies (minus TDKR) have me excited.

I'm kindof with you, although Captain America is the exception. I'm excited for this movie but I feel they've bitten off more than they can chew. So many heroes, so little screen time.

justinwho

07/17/11, 10:07 PM

color me fucking stoked!

re7ard1337

07/17/11, 10:14 PM

looks great. won't be better than batman.

ZeoVGM

07/17/11, 10:24 PM

Looking forward to seeing that on the big screen. Want to see Captain Americas suit better. And is Hulk in that preview? I saw Bruce but that's it.

Only Bruce. I doubt the CG is ready to put Hulk into a trailer.

ZeoVGM

07/17/11, 10:25 PM

I'm kindof with you, although Captain America is the exception. I'm excited for this movie but I feel they've bitten off more than they can chew. So many heroes, so little screen time.

Eh? TDKR has a -ton- of characters too. As long as this is over two hours, which it should be, I doubt there's reason to worry. Especially with Whedon at the helm.

RitesofaThief

07/17/11, 10:55 PM

Eh? TDKR has a -ton- of characters too. As long as this is over two hours, which it should be, I doubt there's reason to worry. Especially with Whedon at the helm.
Good call with TDKR, I guess I just never looked at it that way. Also, I honestly didn't know Whedon was attached to this(I'm not a huge Marvel guy), but that does give me way more faith.

Ryan Rumsey

07/17/11, 11:30 PM

Trailer has been removed.

deadkidsean

07/17/11, 11:30 PM

definitely couldnt have put this in the the avengers thread. definitely.

cirerelleum

07/17/11, 11:32 PM

bummed i missed it. rip thread.

CLARIFY THIS

07/18/11, 02:24 AM

I'm going to wait until I see Cap but was there any hint as to villain/s? I've heard that they show Loki

EvilZeppelin

07/18/11, 06:10 AM

I'm going to wait until I see Cap but was there any hint as to villain/s? I've heard that they show Loki

Rumors:

The Skrulls will be one of the main villains in the movie. Of course, there's also a rumor that Loki will "gain control over" the Hulk and cause him to unleash his fury; Hulk was the big villain in Vol. 1 of The Ultimates comic series. And beyond that, they say that another alien race called the Kree will have a presence as "Earthly allies."

CLARIFY THIS

07/18/11, 06:52 AM

Rumors:

The Skrulls will be one of the main villains in the movie. Of course, there's also a rumor that Loki will "gain control over" the Hulk and cause him to unleash his fury; Hulk was the big villain in Vol. 1 of The Ultimates comic series. And beyond that, they say that another alien race called the Kree will have a presence as "Earthly allies."

The Skrulls would be pretty interesting but could be a little difficult to pull off.I had heard a rumour about Thanos being included somehow but that seems a little too far out there.

So happy to have Loki involved again, loved Hiddlestone's performance in Thor

EvilZeppelin

07/18/11, 07:03 AM

mattyrocks

07/18/11, 07:58 AM

i was hoping they would go with the skrulls plotline but the hulk one will be just as i good i suppose.

colorlesscliche

07/18/11, 08:21 AM

Any active links?

mantipede

07/18/11, 09:32 AM

The Skrulls would be pretty interesting but could be a little difficult to pull off.I had heard a rumour about Thanos being included somehow but that seems a little too far out there.

So happy to have Loki involved again, loved Hiddlestone's performance in Thor

I'd literally cut a man in half if they'd make Thanos the villain. I don't know how they could do it but it would be just the best. Him or Galactus.

I totes agree with Loki; his performance kind of stole the movie for me. Loved him in it.

pseudonym28

07/18/11, 11:24 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rl1nlaPbMHo

DaveFeelsRight

07/18/11, 11:42 AM

yeah pretty sure some people will be pissed about the title of the thread.

WakingTheMisery

07/18/11, 11:55 AM

People need to fucking stop comparing movies to Batman.

Dan CiTi

07/18/11, 01:11 PM

Looks badass.

Jason Tate

07/18/11, 01:29 PM

People need to fucking stop comparing movies to Batman.
Batman set a new standard for what comic book movies could be. Nothing's lived up to it yet. This won't even get close.

Ricketts

07/18/11, 01:39 PM

Batman set a new standard for what comic book movies could be. Nothing's lived up to it yet. This won't even get close.

That's because Batman is boring as fuck. Nolan just made a really good action movie, the fact that the protagonist was wearing a Batman costume was inconsequential. As far as translating the feeling of a comic book to film, Iron Man 1 has yet to be surpassed. Thor was close.

Jason Tate

07/18/11, 01:41 PM

Recovery Room

07/18/11, 01:42 PM

Batman is probably the most exciting "superhero," but okay.

jwicklun

07/18/11, 01:43 PM

Batman clearly did not have enough explosions. Or tits.

drudo182

07/18/11, 02:02 PM

It didn't bring the lolz either.

Br&New182

07/18/11, 02:07 PM

Batman is boring as fuck? :lol:

Lost me right there.

Thor was awful.

Dark Knight was far from boring, but I did feel as though it was a mafia movie with Batman and the Joker featured in as an added bonus. I know Batman has always been grittier and this trilogy has captured that feeling, but I would say X2 or Spider-man 2, and maybe even Iron Man feel like truer super hero movies in the more conventional sense...hope that makes sense.

Jason Tate

07/18/11, 02:10 PM

Dark Knight was far from boring, but I did feel as though it was a mafia movie with Batman and the Joker featured in as an added bonus. I know Batman has always been grittier and this trilogy has captured that feeling, but I would say X2 or Spider-man 2, and maybe even Iron Man feel like truer super hero movies in the more conventional sense...hope that makes sense.
Ugh. Spider-Man. I'm not going to even get started.

Br&New182

07/18/11, 02:23 PM

Ugh. Spider-Man. I'm not going to even get started.

3 for sure was awful, I have to rewatch 1 and 2 see if its just nostalgia goggles.

Ricketts

07/18/11, 02:40 PM

Batman is boring as fuck? :lol:

Lost me right there.

Thor was awful.

I mean, he's not too fantastical. Not necessarily boring. I kind of had a knee-jerk because I think the Batman movies, while good, are overrated pretty hard. And aside from the shameless 7-11 scene and Hogan, Thor was pretty good.

deadkidsean

07/18/11, 03:14 PM

ALREADY A THREAD.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=666632

anthonydarko

07/18/11, 03:47 PM

flask

07/18/11, 04:03 PM

I like my comic books short, my comic book movies loud, and my homosexuals flaaaaaaaaaaming!

Jason Tate

07/18/11, 04:05 PM

I mean, he's not too fantastical. Not necessarily boring. I kind of had a knee-jerk because I think the Batman movies, while good, are overrated pretty hard. And aside from the shameless 7-11 scene and Hogan, Thor was pretty good.
Disagree. Highly.

drudo182

07/18/11, 04:17 PM

Thor had a pretty entertaining first act but it got pretty boring for me as it went on. Was just waiting for it to finally end.

s.t.e.v.e.n.

07/18/11, 06:20 PM

Basically, when people in this thread talk about a good movie based on a comic book, they want to be treated like they're 10 again. Which is fine, but don't use it as an argument against what Nolan has done with Batman.

For me, Nolan's Batman movies have grounded my expectations for other superhero fare. If capes are involved, and Nolan isn't, my expectations are so low that it's almost impossible for them not to be met.

drewinseries

07/18/11, 08:29 PM

That's because Batman is boring as fuck. Nolan just made a really good action movie, the fact that the protagonist was wearing a Batman costume was inconsequential. As far as translating the feeling of a comic book to film, Iron Man 1 has yet to be surpassed. Thor was close.

You seem to be putting your personal preference ahead of actuality. Iron Man was extremely well done, but Favreau made a much more "gimmicky" action movie than Nolan did. I am not saying one is better than the other, I am saying that Nolan did not need action sequences to gain his goal in his films, Favreau would be lost without his.

Batman movies are much better than Iron Man movies.

anthonydarko

07/18/11, 08:43 PM

Nolan made the top grossing superhero movie of all time, Favreau made a popcorn movie. I think the films speak for themselves.

Ricketts

07/18/11, 08:49 PM

You seem to be putting your personal preference ahead of actuality. Iron Man was extremely well done, but Favreau made a much more "gimmicky" action movie than Nolan did. I am not saying one is better than the other, I am saying that Nolan did not need action sequences to gain his goal in his films, Favreau would be lost without his.

Batman movies are much better than Iron Man movies.

Pretty much anything is better than Iron Man 2. I must concede that I've never read Batman in any length but I'm also neither an Iron Man fan or a Thor fan. Nolan's films are fantastic, I think it's just my personal preference that comic movies be a bit campy and fun. All of this is meaningless to me though because my favorite hero's movie is coming out on Friday and that's all I care about!

Steve Rogers would kick the shit out of Bruce Wayne

I am shameless.

blimpcityhero11

07/18/11, 08:52 PM

Ugh. Spider-Man. I'm not going to even get started.

I can't believe how these movies (minus 3) are liked by so many. I just re-watched the trilogy for the first time in awhile, and boy is it god awful. I'm a big Spidey fan, but I think there was so much initial love because the bar was set so low for superhero movies at that point. Many of the roles are terrible miscast and the dialogue is too campy at times. I just think the whole series misses the mark on the spirit of the comics.

When it comes down to it, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are easily #1 and #2 superhero movies though. There's no competition. Next, would probably be Iron Man. I honestly think I can count all of the good superhero movies on one hand though.

Meanwhile, I continue to be salty over the cinematic abortions that Fox made out of X-Men and Fantastic Four. :wallbash:

Jason Tate

07/18/11, 08:53 PM

Pretty much anything is better than Iron Man 2. I must concede that I've never read Batman in any length but I'm also neither an Iron Man fan or a Thor fan. Nolan's films are fantastic, I think it's just my personal preference that comic movies be a bit campy and fun. All of this is meaningless to me though because my favorite hero's movie is coming out on Friday and that's all I care about!

Steve Rogers would kick the shit out of Bruce Wayne

I am shameless.
Except when Batman kicked his ass in DC vs. Marvel Comics.

Just sayin.

Jason Tate

07/18/11, 08:53 PM

I can't believe how these movies (minus 3) are liked by so many. I just re-watched the trilogy for the first time in awhile, and boy is it god awful. I'm a big Spidey fan, but I think there was so much initial love because the bar was set so low for superhero movies at that point. Many of the roles are terrible miscast and the dialogue is too campy at times. I just think the whole series misses the mark on the spirit of the comics.

When it comes down to it, Batman Begins and The Dark Knight are easily #1 and #2 superhero movies though. There's no competition. Next, would probably be Iron Man. I honestly think I can count all of the good superhero movies on one hand though.

Meanwhile, I continue to be salty over the cinematic abortions that Fox made out of X-Men and Fantastic Four. :wallbash:
We agree. :)

Ricketts

07/18/11, 08:58 PM

Except when Batman kicked his ass in DC vs. Marvel Comics.

Just sayin.

Batman was probably cheating, he must have tapped into the unending power of radioactive fan service.

SkyHeldUpByStar

07/18/11, 09:16 PM

Rotten Tomatoes has been doing Marvel Movie Madness the last couple months and I liked what they had to say about Iron Man and The Dark Knight:

2008 was my favorite year for comic book movies. I think many would incline to agree. By then, the comic book movie industry was in full steam -- we've been watching a lot of superhero movies, with entire trilogies opened and closed. I look back in 2008 with particular fondness since, as the comic book movie threatened to fall into a pattern, two movies released which foresaw two different visions for the future of the genre: The Dark Knight (serious and elegant) and Iron Man (bright and zippy), with both telling their type of story to maximum effect.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man/news/1922685/marvel_movie_madness_part_30_iron_m an/

That essentially sums up how I feel about the two.

I'mOnAHorse

07/18/11, 10:41 PM

Batman was probably cheating, he must have tapped into the unending power of radioactive fan service.With enough prep time Batman can almost take down anybody

flask

07/18/11, 11:15 PM

The trailer is a bootleg and I still need a new pair of pants. Even more excited for Cap.

PigDestroyer

07/19/11, 08:07 AM

I think Avengers is going to be pretty great. Love the fact that the main characters were all developed in their own movies first, should be pretty cool. Iron Man 2 was a huge let down, but Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, and Thor were all solid. Captain America also looks great.

Dark Knight was a great movie, but is completely overrated just because Health Ledger died. The animated Batman movies continue to be better than the live action ones, like last year's "Under the Red Hood" and probably "Year One" coming later this year.

Momo32T

07/19/11, 09:46 AM

We agree. :)

Great avatar by the way. It's clever to see a mashup of all three theatrical posters.

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 09:52 AM

donwagenblast

07/19/11, 10:29 AM

To be fair, X-Men: First Class was brilliant.

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 10:30 AM

To be fair, X-Men: First Class was brilliant.
It's unfortunate the bar has been set so low for Marvel movies that that is what is considered "brilliant." The scene with the spitting dragon fly girl was so laughable. Stupid plot holes. Bad acting from anyone that wasn't Magneto or X. And the "bad guy" -- Magneto -- is RIGHT through the entire movie.

Was a good film. Was no where near 'brilliant."

colorlesscliche

07/19/11, 10:39 AM

I thought the CGI in that movie was laughable. Even worse than Lantern.

Recovery Room

07/19/11, 10:39 AM

I still think X2 is one of the best comic book/superhero movies. Granted, it's not Batman Begins or The Dark Knight, but I'd probably rank it right after those two. I totally understand the hate The Last Stand gets, though -- definitely warranted.

SlappedActor

07/19/11, 11:18 AM

For a supposedly good movie, First Class had some of the most abysmal dialogue. Just cringe-inducing.

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 11:22 AM

For a supposedly good movie, First Class had some of the most abysmal dialogue. Just cringe-inducing.
Mutant and Proud!!

PigDestroyer

07/19/11, 11:22 AM

For a supposedly good movie, First Class had some of the most abysmal dialogue. Just cringe-inducing.

Matthew Vaughn is the worst. Not sure how he is even allowed to direct movies after "Kick-Ass"

Indoor Living

07/19/11, 11:23 AM

Spending 10 days on the set of this next month.

SlappedActor

07/19/11, 11:23 AM

Mutant and Proud!!

They should've titled it X-Men: Born This Way.

PigDestroyer

07/19/11, 11:23 AM

:hitself:

I know, blasphemy!

PigDestroyer

07/19/11, 11:26 AM

It's unfortunate the bar has been set so low for Marvel movies that that is what is considered "brilliant." The scene with the spitting dragon fly girl was so laughable. Stupid plot holes. Bad acting from anyone that wasn't Magneto or X. And the "bad guy" -- Magneto -- is RIGHT through the entire movie.

Was a good film. Was no where near 'brilliant."

I liked how it was overdoing the whole metaphor thing about equal rights while at the same time doing the classic "have one black guy in the movie we can use to kill off"

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 11:28 AM

I liked how it was overdoing the whole metaphor thing about equal rights while at the same time doing the classic "have one black guy in the movie we can use to kill off"
I liked the "slaves" line ... that then blatantly pans to the only black character.

donwagenblast

07/19/11, 11:33 AM

It's unfortunate the bar has been set so low for Marvel movies that that is what is considered "brilliant." The scene with the spitting dragon fly girl was so laughable. Stupid plot holes. Bad acting from anyone that wasn't Magneto or X. And the "bad guy" -- Magneto -- is RIGHT through the entire movie.

Was a good film. Was no where near 'brilliant."

Its tough for me to admit, but I think you're right. I personally really liked the movie, so I guess my own bias led to that statement, but I can't help but agree that had the bar not been set so low in Marvel movies, let alone the X-Men series, I may be singing a different tune.

drewinseries

07/19/11, 12:22 PM

PigDestroyer

07/19/11, 01:32 PM

First Class is one of my favorite super hero movies. I can more than understand the hate. But any scene that Erik and Charles are in cross out any other negative feelings I have about it. I think its only going to get better from here.

Yeah those two were great. I just wish they didn't bother trying to make it a "prequel"...that way they could have had much better mutants alongside Magneto and Charles....I mean, emo Banshee? Darwin? who's going to be in the sequel...Speedball? Dazzler?

Cyclops, Iceman, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, Gambit...so many good mutants that they are now forcing themselves to ignore just so they can fit loosely into the continuity of Singer's X-men movie from 12 years ago.

drewinseries

07/19/11, 03:05 PM

Cyclops, Iceman, Colossus, Sabertooth, Pyro, Gambit...so many good mutants that they are now forcing themselves to ignore just so they can fit loosely into the continuity of Singer's X-men movie from 12 years ago.

Totally agree. "loosley fitting" is the key statement. So many issues they just should have started anew.

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 03:08 PM

Should have learned from Superman: Returns.

Just reboot that shiz.

Love As Arson

07/19/11, 03:28 PM

Batman set a new standard for what comic book movies could be. Nothing's lived up to it yet. This won't even get close.
In terms of the box office, I agree with you. In terms of quality, I think this has to potential to be as good as the Batman films, given Whedon's talent; he has the ability to relate the dark elements of a particular universe in a subtle manner, for example. Also, his run in The Astonishing X-Men was terrific and had probably the best storyline of any X-Men comic in the past ten years. That gives him some credibility, in my mind, as far as handling characters with preexisting mythologies. I just hope the studio doesn't get in the way.

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 03:30 PM

In terms of the box office, I agree with you. In terms of quality, I think this has to potential to be as good as the Batman films, given Whedon's talent; he has the ability to relate the dark elements of a particular universe in a subtle manner, for example. Also, his run in The Astonishing X-Men was terrific and had probably the best storyline of any X-Men comic in the past ten years. That gives him some credibility, in my mind, as far as handling characters with preexisting mythologies. I just hope the studio doesn't get in the way.
After seeing Thor ... I can't take anything that dude is in seriously.

I'm also not nearly as big of a Whedon fan as everyone else seems to be. Thought Buffy and Firefly were boring. But definitely will be giving this a chance. But Chris Evens + Thor ... just not really feeling it.

Love As Arson

07/19/11, 03:38 PM

After seeing Thor ... I can't take anything that dude is in seriously.

I'm also not nearly as big of a Whedon fan as everyone else seems to be. Thought Buffy and Firefly were boring.
I haven't seen Thor.I'd heard positive things about the acting, so your comments have me a bit disappointed. As for the second comment, I suppose it is a matter of different tastes, as I find Nolan a bit heavy-handed. In any event, I can forgive disliking Buffy, but Firefly I cannot forgive. It is the show that made me appreciate Nathan Fillion - at least until he decided to do Castle.

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 03:44 PM

I haven't seen Thor.I'd heard positive things about the acting, so your comments have me a bit disappointed. As for the second comment, I suppose it is a matter of different tastes, as I find Nolan a bit heavy-handed. In any event, I can forgive disliking Buffy, but Firefly I cannot forgive. It is the show that made me appreciate Nathan Fillion - at least until he decided to do Castle.
Maybe it deserves a second attempt.

flask

07/19/11, 05:02 PM

Can't we all just geek out over how THE AVENGERS are in a freakin' movie? And its like...actually happening???

SlappedActor

07/19/11, 05:30 PM

Maybe it deserves a second attempt.

Take this post as extra encouragement for that idea. Whedon put a new spin on the sci-fi genre which I thought was fantastic. Great acting, very funny at times. The world of the characters felt so fully realized, it's a shame we barely got to scratch the surface.

jwicklun

07/19/11, 06:07 PM

I can understand hating Buffy, but I found the characters and the universe of Firefly too likable. To each his own.

ZeoVGM

07/19/11, 06:26 PM

definitely couldnt have put this in the the avengers thread. definitely.

ALREADY A THREAD.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=666632

Wow, you're really into the whole backseat modding thing, eh? Well thankfully this thread didn't get turned into the official thr... oh. Oops!

That's because Batman is boring as fuck. Nolan just made a really good action movie, the fact that the protagonist was wearing a Batman costume was inconsequential. As far as translating the feeling of a comic book to film, Iron Man 1 has yet to be surpassed. Thor was close.

Thor was really good but it doesn't come close to Iron Man or TDK (I put both very close to each other, with TDK winning out in the end).

Also, X-Men: First Class is up in that league now too.

Long story short: Thor is good but you're OUT OF YOUR MIND saying Batman is boring.

3 for sure was awful, I have to rewatch 1 and 2 see if its just nostalgia goggles.

As a giant Spider-Man nerd, I can say that 3 is terrible and 1 has not aged well (though it's not a bad flick). 2 is still amazing though, still one of the best comic book movies ever.

deadkidsean

07/19/11, 06:31 PM

Wow, you're really into the whole backseat modding thing, eh? Well thankfully this thread didn't get turned into the official thr... oh. Oops!
Makes no sense.

deadkidsean

07/19/11, 06:33 PM

I wish that was bigger for a desktop background.
Did you ever find a bigger version?

ZeoVGM

07/19/11, 06:42 PM

Nolan made the top grossing superhero movie of all time, Favreau made a popcorn movie. I think the films speak for themselves.

They're only separated by three movies as far as "top grossing superhero movie of all time" goes, which are Spider-Man 1-3, so I'm not sure that argument holds too much weight.

Rotten Tomatoes has been doing Marvel Movie Madness the last couple months and I liked what they had to say about Iron Man and The Dark Knight:

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/iron_man/news/1922685/marvel_movie_madness_part_30_iron_m an/

That essentially sums up how I feel about the two.

That's the perfect way to sum up TDK/Iron Man.

I think Avengers is going to be pretty great. Love the fact that the main characters were all developed in their own movies first, should be pretty cool. Iron Man 2 was a huge let down, but Iron Man, Incredible Hulk, and Thor were all solid. Captain America also looks great.

Dark Knight was a great movie, but is completely overrated just because Health Ledger died. The animated Batman movies continue to be better than the live action ones, like last year's "Under the Red Hood" and probably "Year One" coming later this year.

Heath's Joker will go down in history as one of the most memorable roles an actor has played in any movie genre. And not because he died. Because it was that fucking good.

To be fair, X-Men: First Class was brilliant.

Brilliant's a strong word. I would only ever refer to TDK as that and then I'm remembered of the terrible scenes with the passengers on the boat, which is just as bad as "Mutant and proud!" to me. Incredibly minor nitpick though.

First Class was fucking awesome though. In my top 5 comic movies for sure.

ZeoVGM

07/19/11, 06:47 PM

I liked the "slaves" line ... that then blatantly pans to the only black character.

To be fair, the camera panned to him because Shaw looked at him when he said the "slaves" line, as he was trying to use it to get him over to his side. Not because Vaughn was trying to make some silly statement out of Shaw's line.

Should have learned from Superman: Returns.

Just reboot that shiz.

What!? You mean you didn't like Superman going up against Lex Luther and his diabolic real estate plot!?

Blasphemy!

Jason Tate

07/19/11, 07:28 PM

To be fair, the camera panned to him because Shaw looked at him when he said the "slaves" line, as he was trying to use it to get him over to his side. Not because Vaughn was trying to make some silly statement out of Shaw's line.

What!? You mean you didn't like Superman going up against Lex Luther and his diabolic real estate plot!?

Blasphemy!
Suuuuuuuure

SlappedActor

07/19/11, 07:36 PM

To be fair, the camera panned to him because Shaw looked at him when he said the "slaves" line, as he was trying to use it to get him over to his side. Not because Vaughn was trying to make some silly statement out of Shaw's line.

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll2nonAvzB1qgydze.gif

Ricketts

07/19/11, 09:31 PM

Thor was really good but it doesn't come close to Iron Man or TDK (I put both very close to each other, with TDK winning out in the end).

Also, X-Men: First Class is up in that league now too.

As a giant Spider-Man nerd, I can say that 3 is terrible and 1 has not aged well (though it's not a bad flick). 2 is still amazing though, still one of the best comic book movies ever.

First Class was HORRIBLE. Fox has done nothing but mutilate the X-Men franchise. Their only goal is to get their money's worth on the rights of all the characters they have access too.
Also, all 3 Spider-Man films suck huge wiener. 2 sucks less wiener but still a considerable amount of wiener.

ZeoVGM

07/19/11, 09:48 PM

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_ll2nonAvzB1qgydze.gif

Not sure why you're acting as if I'm making excuses when I'm just stating what happened in the movie. He looks at him when he says "slaves". It's directly after he talks about "queens" and he looks at Angel, the camera then panning over to her.

Shaw was making a sales pitch to them.

I get not liking that moment (as it was pretty awkward to watch (http://kamealforeal.tumblr.com/post/6192597994/x-men-first-class-the-moment-when-sebastian-said)) but it was in the context of the scene. I'd have to see it again to give my opinion on it but it's pretty clear what the point both camera shifts were.

ZeoVGM

07/19/11, 09:50 PM

First Class was HORRIBLE. Fox has done nothing but mutilate the X-Men franchise. Their only goal is to get their money's worth on the rights of all the characters they have access too.

That's fine that you didn't like it, obviously. I'm just happy you're in the minority, as I loved it. The fan response was very positive and it got great reviews (http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/x_men_first_class/).

Also, all 3 Spider-Man films suck huge wiener. 2 sucks less wiener but still a considerable amount of wiener.
http://i528.photobucket.com/albums/dd328/mappster83/spiderman356k.gif

mbao

07/20/11, 02:33 AM

Trailer leaked. Quality's shitty, but I think you can get a gist of it.

http://gizmodo.com/5822377/the-avengers-trailer-leaked-and-its-rad

FallenEmpyr

07/20/11, 04:00 PM

Holy shit I'm soooo stoked

Why Bother?

07/20/11, 04:11 PM

Even while watching the trailer I still can't believe this is actually happening.

deadkidsean

07/20/11, 05:12 PM

Trailer leaked. Quality's shitty, but I think you can get a gist of it.

http://gizmodo.com/5822377/the-avengers-trailer-leaked-and-its-rad
Holy shit. Fuck yes. I didn't realize they were that far along, but it makes sense. Loved that.

jwicklun

07/21/11, 04:24 PM

http://moviesmedia.ign.com/movies/image/article/118/1183337/the-avengers-2012-20110721035605679.jpg

Captain America's Avengers suit. Looks much better.

FallenEmpyr

07/22/11, 01:47 AM

Yeah that looks amazing

deadkidsean

07/22/11, 06:42 AM

That's awesome.

Whalejaw

07/23/11, 12:12 AM

http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/8/2011/07/detail_01.jpg

http://bitcast-a-sm.bitgravity.com/slashfilm/wp/wp-content/images/black-widow.jpg

http://bitcast-a-sm.bitgravity.com/slashfilm/wp/wp-content/images/avengers-iron-man-art.jpg

TwoPhace

07/23/11, 12:11 PM

i want to see a hulk one

Smash Adams

07/23/11, 09:39 PM

http://i54.tinypic.com/2qxmdqw.jpg

http://i54.tinypic.com/2vdgnlh.jpg

http://i55.tinypic.com/2mxuoi.jpg

LetterBomb31

07/24/11, 12:50 AM

Is the Hulk still gonna even be in The Avengers?

FallenEmpyr

07/24/11, 01:45 AM

Yes, Mark Ruffalo will be playing Bruce Banner

colorlesscliche

07/24/11, 12:32 PM

http://www.tumblr.com/photo/1280/8008692274/1/tumblr_louox0mjuC1qazi9a

chr1s

07/24/11, 02:04 PM

But he won't be in this movie right? Andrew Garfield isn't part of the cast

As much as I love comic movies I've never read a comic so I'm not very knowledgable on the subject

Spiderman is owned by Sony, so some sort of deal would need to be worked out.

MJSchmidt

08/12/11, 11:28 AM

Not a huge Avengers fan, but I work in downtown Cleveland where a lot of the action/destruction scenes are being shot. East 9th Street is going to double as 42nd Street in NYC. On my lunch breaks I have been watching them put the set together for the E. 9th location. It is pretty cool watching that transformation take place. A lot of people from Detroit in town for the Tribe-Tigers series thought actual building had fallen haha. Next week they begin shooting. If I am able to I will try and snap a few pics and post them. I am really interested in watching how stuff like this takes place.

bradsonemanband

08/12/11, 11:30 AM

Hulk looks badass as he should

drudo182

08/12/11, 11:52 AM

Hulk better be getting pissed off and destroying everything in this thing.

jwicklun

08/13/11, 03:38 PM

http://collider.com/avengers-set-photos/109196/
Set photos. Looks like Hulk is doing damage in NY.

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/the-avengers-set-photo-4-600x339.jpg

http://collider.com/wp-content/uploads/the-avengers-set-photo-5.jpg

saintnumberfive

08/13/11, 05:10 PM

Nothing again Ruffalo, but I wish Ed Norton was still on board as the Hulk for this. I realize it was probably a money issue (it always is), but he was sooo good in The Incredible Hulk. Blah.

SkyHeldUpByStar

08/13/11, 05:17 PM

Nothing again Ruffalo, but I wish Ed Norton was still on board as the Hulk for this. I realize it was probably a money issue (it always is), but he was sooo good in The Incredible Hulk. Blah.
From what I remember, it was more of a "We think Edward Norton's being kind of a prick so we're going to replace him rather than cast him again" issue.

saintnumberfive

08/13/11, 09:11 PM

From what I remember, it was more of a "We think Edward Norton's being kind of a prick so we're going to replace him rather than cast him again" issue.

Hmm. I don't doubt it..

SkyHeldUpByStar

08/13/11, 09:45 PM

Hmm. I don't doubt it..
Ya. Here's the statement from Kevin Feige, President of Production at Marvel Studios (July 2010):

"We have made the decision to not bring Ed Norton back to portray the title role of Bruce Banner in the Avengers. Our decision is definitely not one based on monetary factors, but instead rooted in the need for an actor who embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members. The Avengers demands players who thrive working as part of an ensemble, as evidenced by Robert, Chris H, Chris E, Sam, Scarlett, and all of our talented casts. We are looking to announce a name actor who fulfills these requirements, and is passionate about the iconic role in the coming weeks."

This was the response to that from Brian Swardstrom, Norton's agent:

“This offensive statement from Kevin Feige at Marvel is a purposefully misleading, inappropriate attempt to paint our client in a negative light…. This past Wednesday, after several weeks of civil, uncontentious discussions, but before we had come to terms on a deal, a representative from Marvel called to say they had decided to go in another direction with the part. This seemed to us to be a financial decision but, whatever the case, it is completely their prerogative, and we accepted their decision with no hard feelings. We know a lot of fans have voiced their public disappointment with this result, but this is no excuse for Feige’s mean spirited, accusatory comments. Counter to what Kevin implies here, Edward was looking forward to the opportunity to work with Joss and the other actors in the Avengers cast, many of whom are personal friends of his. Feige’s statement is unprofessional, disingenuous and clearly defamatory. Mr. Norton’s talent, tireless work ethic and professional integrity deserve more respect, and so do Marvel’s fans.”
http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2010/07/11/ed-norton-hulk-marvel/

The whole thing was rather messy.

Edit: Many claim a lot of this stemmed from Norton's argument with the studio over the length of the film. He was rumored to have pushed heavily for a longer, slower paced cut centering on the characters rather than action:

And then there’s the bickering among the creative team.
Mr. Norton and Marvel, which has the right of final approval on the film, have sparred in recent weeks over trims, among other issues, said studio executives involved, who asked to remain anonymous as they were not authorized to speak publicly. Mr. Norton — who was hired to rewrite the script along with playing the lead — has made it clear he won’t cooperate with publicity plans if he’s not happy with the final product, these people said.
A spokeswoman for Mr. Norton said he had no comment. Mr. Maisel brushed off the friction as par for the course.

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/10/movies/10hulk.html

Edward Norton isn't speaking. The star of The Incredible Hulk, the new $150 million adaptation of the Marvel comic-book series, would normally be chatting up the press this time of year, promoting his big summer movie. Instead, the 38-year-old Oscar nominee has declined repeated interview requests, following a disagreement he had with his producers over the final cut of the film. In recent months, Norton and the film's director, Louis Leterrier (The Transporter), campaigned for a longer, more detailed film. Marvel Studios wanted a faster, leaner one. Marvel won. These creative arguments happen in Hollywood a lot but usually remain a secret. This time, they didn't. So Norton isn't talking, and others are ready to lay the blame — well, everywhere. ''It's as much Marvel's fault as it is Edward's,'' Leterrier says. ''And my fault. It's everybody's fault! Or no one's fault, in a way. I regret that [Marvel and Norton] didn't come to an agreement where we could've all worked together.''

http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20191802,00.html