Joined: Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:35 pm Posts: 4407 Location: Philadelphia/Los Angeles Gender: Male
durdencommatyler wrote:
Well, Strat, I'd rank Spider-Man 2 in my top 5 comic book/superhero films list. Same goes for the first two X-Men films.
But, mostly, yes, you're right. BB and TDK are where it's at. Iron Man is also pretty neat.
Just curious (& this is to pretty much everyone) how would you rank the following films:
Incredible Hulk (Norton version of course) Iron Man 2 Spiderman 1 Spiderman 3 X-Men 3 Watchmen
(my logic being, it would seem from my POV over the years the general consensus is that Iron Man 1, Spidey 2, BB and Dark Knight are all above that list of choices)
Joined: Fri Jun 03, 2005 6:12 am Posts: 4369 Location: That Night In Toronto
Samwise wrote:
Just curious (& this is to pretty much everyone) how would you rank the following films:
Incredible Hulk (Norton version of course) Iron Man 2 Spiderman 1 Spiderman 3 X-Men 3 Watchmen
(my logic being, it would seem from my POV over the years the general consensus is that Iron Man 1, Spidey 2, BB and Dark Knight are all above that list of choices)
I'd actually say Watchmen is above the others. But I think
Watchmen IM2 Hulk Spiderman 1 X-Men3 Spiderman 3
_________________ Your imagination's havin' puppies it could be a video for the new recruits
Joined: Sat Sep 22, 2007 6:21 am Posts: 23078 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Gender: Male
I actually like the Ang Lee version of Hulk better than the Norton version. As bad as it is, it's got that awesomely over-the-top Nick Nolte performance, while The Incredible Norton was just... bland.
That said,
Watchmen (which isn't to say I think it's a good movie; I think it works much better as a comic book) Spiderman 1 Hulk (Eric Bana) Hulk (Ed Norton) X-Men 3 Spiderman 3
Haven't seen IM2.
_________________ For more insulated and ill-informed opinions, click here.
I like the Ang Lee version as well. I like the psychological angle. I like the stylistic flourishes - the comic frames appearing on the screen. Although the Norton version has more action, I don't remember anything interesting about his character. The film was a cookie-cutter comic book film. If that's what comic book fans like (movies which are the same as all the other movies), fine, but I didn't.
Saw Iron Man film recently, found it excellent. The music, cinematography, but also the realism, warmth and humour in the central performance. He's having a hell of a time being Iron Man, and it shows.
Joined: Wed Oct 20, 2004 5:55 pm Posts: 11320 Location: Brooklyn Gender: Male
Samwise wrote:
durdencommatyler wrote:
Well, Strat, I'd rank Spider-Man 2 in my top 5 comic book/superhero films list. Same goes for the first two X-Men films.
But, mostly, yes, you're right. BB and TDK are where it's at. Iron Man is also pretty neat.
Just curious (& this is to pretty much everyone) how would you rank the following films:
Incredible Hulk (Norton version of course) Iron Man 2 Spiderman 1 Spiderman 3 X-Men 3 Watchmen
(my logic being, it would seem from my POV over the years the general consensus is that Iron Man 1, Spidey 2, BB and Dark Knight are all above that list of choices)
1.Watchmen 2. Spider-Man 1 3. Iron Man 2 4. Hulk 5. X-Men 3 6. Spider-Man 3
Joined: Mon Jan 08, 2007 1:35 pm Posts: 4407 Location: Philadelphia/Los Angeles Gender: Male
theplatypus wrote:
I actually like the Ang Lee version of Hulk better than the Norton version. As bad as it is, it's got that awesomely over-the-top Nick Nolte performance, while The Incredible Norton was just... bland.
I'm starting to wonder if the Hulk concept as a whole wouldn't simply work better in TV series format than feature film (not advocating they necessarily should try to do that, just saying). Either that, maybe only as a full trilogy but one that's created as a trilogy from the start from the same creative team and shows a true continuing arc all the way.
I actually like the Ang Lee version of Hulk better than the Norton version. As bad as it is, it's got that awesomely over-the-top Nick Nolte performance, while The Incredible Norton was just... bland.
I'm starting to wonder if the Hulk concept as a whole wouldn't simply work better in TV series format than feature film (not advocating they necessarily should try to do that, just saying). Either that, maybe only as a full trilogy but one that's created as a trilogy from the start from the same creative team and shows a true continuing arc all the way.
*realizes he's hijacking his own thread*
Actually, there's been talks in recent months that the Hulk will be returning to TV. I don't know how they'll make it work with a TV budget, unless they go the Lou Ferigno route.
_________________ I want for to lay down. Nothing for to say.
Joined: Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:00 am Posts: 1413 Location: Omicron pussy I ate Gender: Male
Harmless wrote:
I like the Ang Lee version as well. I like the psychological angle. I like the stylistic flourishes - the comic frames appearing on the screen. Although the Norton version has more action, I don't remember anything interesting about his character. The film was a cookie-cutter comic book film. If that's what comic book fans like (movies which are the same as all the other movies), fine, but I didn't.
Saw Iron Man film recently, found it excellent. The music, cinematography, but also the realism, warmth and humour in the central performance. He's having a hell of a time being Iron Man, and it shows.
Wow...I knew there were others out there somewhere. I enjoyed the first Hulk film so much more than the typical action-packed second...and for the exact reasons you list. To me, Bana played his role of Banner perfectly. Norton and that second flick was just boring.
_________________ Stoplight plays it's part, so I would say you've got a part
Joined: Sun Oct 17, 2004 7:19 pm Posts: 39068 Location: Chapel Hill, NC, USA Gender: Male
Peeps wrote:
i really dont like how the altered the costume a bit
Do you mean:
"I don't like the alterations one bit."
or
"They altered the costume a bit, and I don't like it."
??
_________________ "Though some may think there should be a separation between art/music and politics, it should be reinforced that art can be a form of nonviolent protest." - e.v.
Joined: Tue Sep 13, 2005 7:02 pm Posts: 6405 Location: DC Gender: Male
Red Mosquitoes wrote:
Harmless wrote:
I like the Ang Lee version as well. I like the psychological angle. I like the stylistic flourishes - the comic frames appearing on the screen. Although the Norton version has more action, I don't remember anything interesting about his character. The film was a cookie-cutter comic book film. If that's what comic book fans like (movies which are the same as all the other movies), fine, but I didn't.
Saw Iron Man film recently, found it excellent. The music, cinematography, but also the realism, warmth and humour in the central performance. He's having a hell of a time being Iron Man, and it shows.
Wow...I knew there were others out there somewhere. I enjoyed the first Hulk film so much more than the typical action-packed second...and for the exact reasons you list. To me, Bana played his role of Banner perfectly. Norton and that second flick was just boring.
I agree 100%.
So, I didn't even know Spiderman was getting a reboot...Why are they doing this? It's not like the Toby ones were awful (well 3 sucked, but 1 and 2 were great). Isn't it kinda soon? Seems like a reboot should be in the distant future (5 to 10 years from now). This just seems odd.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 29 guests
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot post attachments in this forum