Romier S Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 There's not too much discussion happening on this one around here but I thought with the release of this picture it's time to get things moving. The cast for the film looks great thus far and well this solidifies my interest in seeing it: [ATTACH]2928[/ATTACH] AWESOME! The original suit in all of its glory. For those not in the know, Robert Downey Jr. is playing Tony Stark and Terrence Howard has been cast as Jim Rhodes. You can take a look at the rest of the cast list right here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0371746/ Jon Favreau is set to direct. Here's an early poster for the film showing what will more than likely be the final suit design. [ATTACH]2929[/ATTACH] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 Sweet. I like the text at the bottom of the poster. And thus begins the 6-movie Avengers master plan: 2008 - Iron Man 2008 - The Incredible Hulk 2008 - Ant-Man 2008 - Nick Fury 2009 - Thor 2009 - The Avengers Gotta crank 'em out before comic-book movies aren't hot anymore... I assume that 5 years from now all the blockbuster movies will be based on blogs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonner Cyn Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 The shot of the grey armor looks good. It will be more telling to see it in motion. I do like the cast they have assembled though I am still a bit cautious about it. I did see one shot Downey as Stark and, well, it looked like Robert Downey, Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I'm not sold on Jon Favreau as director. Not totally down on the man either. 2008 - The Incredible Hulk Will this have no relation to Ang Lee's Hulk film? I hated The Hulk when seeing it in the theater but after watching it a few times on video I see what Ang was trying to do. It's actually quite a smart super hero film. Among my favorites in the genre. Still, Unbreakable is the best super hero movie ever. I assume that 5 years from now all the blockbuster movies will be based on blogs. LOL :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 -Iron Man was always one of my favorite comics growing up, so I'm very much looking forward to this movie. I do wonder how this movie will go over with the general public, as Iron Man IMO never seemed as popular a comic character such as Superman or Spiderman. I hope movie this goes over better than Ben Affleck in Dare Devil. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTello Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Here's an Iron Man MySpace Group created by Jon Favreau, the Director of Iron Man. (Credit for finding that link goes to the Iron Man Wikipedia entry.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogbert Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Will this have no relation to Ang Lee's Hulk film? I hated The Hulk when seeing it in the theater but after watching it a few times on video I see what Ang was trying to do. It's actually quite a smart super hero film. Among my favorites in the genre. Still, Unbreakable is the best super hero movie ever. The new Hulk is ignoring the Ang Lee movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 The new Hulk is ignoring the Ang Lee movie. Too bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Agreed. Count me among the fans of Ang Lee's Hulk film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foogledricks Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I liked Hulk, except the stupid dreamy ending. You liked that battle? It just seemed out of place with the rest of the movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 You liked that battle? Nope. That's probably the weakest portion of the film for me. It still isn't enough to kill the rest of the film for me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHiL Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Nice pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 Just the four writers on this one then, yeah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBardon Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 The original armor shot looks great, as does the poster image. Looking forward to this one. Not sure why there was all the hate for the Ang Lee Hulk. Yeah, the battle at the end was kind of stupid, but the film was definitely better than some of the other crap that's passed for comic book movies. No Captain America movie to fit in with the Avengers lineup, or are you going for the pure, original team? Personally, I think that the Ultimates would be a much stronger setup for a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I hated the Hulk. It just ... wasn't even close to being an interesting or remotely good movie. I like the character too, but hated the movie. Looking forward to Iron Man. Jon F directing and Robert Downey Jr as Tony Stark? I'll give them the benefit of the doubt until proved wrong. I'd say the chances of seeing Capt America in anything is slim to none. The guy symbolizes the spirit of America made flesh, but what does that mean today? Do you send Capt off to the Mid-East to punch out terrorists and save lives, or does he fight against a shadow govt in D.C. that has been shredding our constitution? No matter which he does, half of America will be right pissed about the decision. This is why they killed him in the comic, they refused to have him make an impossible choice as "America's Hero". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 The guy symbolizes the spirit of America made flesh, but what does that mean today? It's absolutely irrelevant in my opinion. Captain America works in my mind as a World War II period piece. Captain America taking on the Nazi regime, The Hand, and The Red Skull would make for an entertaining piece of cinema. The World War II setting would certainly give the film it's own unique flavor (Hollywood would never green light it of course). Especially giving him this look in the film: [ATTACH]2930[/ATTACH] Matt Damon would make an excellent Steve Rogers IMHO. Good actor, has the physique, and the Bourne films have proven him to be quite damn capable in carrying an action role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry the Clown Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 I agree with Romier. Captain America in a period setting would still have the potential to be brilliant.... Never going to happen, obviously, but still... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted April 13, 2007 Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 You say it is absolutely not relevant, then at the end of the same paragraph you say Hollywood would never greenlight the original. So then it is ... uh ... relevant. No? You can dismiss reality, doesn't mean that reality goes away PS - And your vision of cap doesn't even have any legs! He hovers around on a pedestal like Davros or something!?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted April 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2007 You say it is absolutely not relevant, then at the end of the same paragraph you say Hollywood would never greenlight the original. To the point of Captain America being made into a film during a World War II setting? Yes, the characters relevance in todays political climate means very little. If anything setting the film during World War II would give him the very relevance you're wanting him to have in this day and age. Regardless, my original point is that Hollywood would not greenlight Captain America in a World War II setting for various reasons that have absolutely nothing to do with the relevance of the character in todays political climate. You read political commentary where there is none. These things include budget concerns, American audiences not being as open to a period piece for a comic book style film, and just general audience familiarity with the more recent iterations of Captain America. I'd put more faith in Hollywood going with a more homogenized and "safe" Captain America that appeals to kids and sells toys. If what you're looking for Joe is a politically charged commentary piece with Captain America as a spearhead for truth, justice, and the American way....I do believe you're barking up the wrong tree in hoping for Hollywood to have the balls to make it. You can dismiss reality, doesn't mean that reality goes away Or you can accept that not everyone laces thier thoughts with hidden political meanings or dismissals of what's happening in the world. Especially when casually discussing a comic book character of all things on a gaming related forum. So while I appreciate your concern for my view of reality I can assure you it's entirely unnecessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Zot Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Bwhaha ... well turned. I think I'm a little too amped up from the Imus thread. I'm going home before I make any more racial or political posts - I've hit my limit for this month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dienekes96 Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 I'd say the chances of seeing Capt America in anything is slim to none. Agree. Do you send Capt off to the Mid-East to punch out terrorists and save lives, Marvel has done that. or does he fight against a shadow govt in D.C. that has been shredding our constitution? Marvel has done that, and Hollywood makes about 5 movies a year with this plot. It's cliched and hoary. This is why they killed him in the comic, they refused to have him make an impossible choice as "America's Hero". No, they "killed" him to sell issues of a comic book, to get a few headlines. And they'll bring him back shortly to do the same. Romier, my preference would be a split film, partially in WWII, and partially in modern day (modern like the recent Superman film...no need to touch on current events). I think the juxtaposition would allow for both stories. I absolutely agree no one in Hollywood could pull off the balancing act to honor the character without injecting their own views. Except maybe Terence Malick and what are the chances he'd make a Captain America movie (a googol to one?) EDIT: Back to the topic at hand...I've never been a huge Iron Man fan, but everything about this film has me excited, especially the cast. It's a crowded summer for 2008. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camp Posted April 14, 2007 Report Share Posted April 14, 2007 Romier, my preference would be a split film, partially in WWII, and partially in modern day Hellboy did that already. I like the idea of keeping it in WWII. Go the almost alternate reality route with it. That would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 They brought Captain America into modern times with The Ultimates. So they could just solve the political issue in a movie the same way... have him fight nazi-aliens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBardon Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 "What do you think this A stands for-France?" Mark Millar proved that you can make a character as lame as Captain America cool again. Between the Ultimates and Civil War, he managed to define a Cap that worked (at least for me) in the modern world. Get him to write a Cap movie, and I'd be there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dienekes96 Posted April 16, 2007 Report Share Posted April 16, 2007 Captain America was never lame...he's the best parts of Superman AND Batman. He just had lame ass writers and storylines. The character itself is fascinating. Captain America yields enough material to make a great comic film...drama, action, thematic elements. It'll never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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