Forget the actors...Who should direct The Avengers?

[Aztec]

I keep reading thread after thread after thread about "Actor X for Captain America", "Professional Wrestler Y for Thor", etc....that's all well and good but what REALLY matters is who is going to direct The Avengers? Who is capable of managing these four distinctly different characters in one coherent film?

Marvel has thus far done an OUTSTANDING job of finding the right director for each of their characters.

Iron Man- John Favreau had a history of making movies that were quirky, fun, intelligent, and highly relevant. Perfect fit for the Tony Stark/Iron Man character.

Hulk- Louis Letterier had a history of making wild and unrestrained action packed movies. What more could Hulk fans want after Ang Lee's snoozefest?

Thor- Kenneth Branagh is well known for his Shakespearean dialogue and sword and shield action epics. Again a perfect fit for the Thor character.

Captain America- Joe Johnston has a history of making good old fashioned American adventure movies. Is that not what Captain America is all about?

The real challenge for Marvel is going to be finding a director who is capable of somehow making a coherent narrative with these four completely unique characters. He will have to do this all while: maintaining an intriguing story, providing lots of action, staying true to the characters and their previous films, working with big name (and ego) actors, all the while not disappointing comic fans or casual fans alike.

Whomever this director is going to be sure has their work cut out for them! On top of that they have only 2 1/2 years to accomplish all of this!

:bh: :im:

[cerealkiller182]

JJ Abrams

I hate mentioning him because hes like suggesting Depp for a male comic character, Jolie for a female, and Hugo Weaving for a villain.

But between Lost, Star Trek, and Mission: Impossible 3 I think he can handle a motley crew cast with an action packed storyline that is not just an empty brainless action flick.

[Spider-Vader]

Steven Spielberg.
I'm surprised he didn't do Cap. I think Spielberg could do the job. Unless he's doing something.

[WillardNation]

John Favreau would do an awesome job.

[Chris B]

I think Johnson should, but if Marvel keeps their current schedule, that probably wont happen.

[Docker2.0]

Steven Spielberg.
I'm surprised he didn't do Cap. I think Spielberg could do the job. Unless he's doing something.

I was thinking the same thing. I was shocked when I heard he didn't get it, just felt like Spielberg wouldve been perfect for Cap, though he hasn't done a superhero movie yet. Anyway, I'm hoping Ridley or Favreu get a chance at the Avengers.

[Aztec]

If the Ridley Scott meeting with Marvel rumor has any truth to it then that would certainly be an excellent choice for The Avengers. I mean he did Alien, Blade Runner, Gladiator, and Black Hawk Down. That's not a bad resume.

Another good suggestion would be John McTiernan. You would know him from Die Hard, 13th Warrior, The Hunt for Red October, and Predator.

[House]

John Favreau, without a doubt

[Chewy]

Jon Favreau will be busy with Iron Man 2 - he won't have the time to direct it. He is Executive Producing this film.

[House]

That'd work for me just as much, as long as they work close with him

[Wesley Dodds]

Someone with class... Who can tell intimate, ensemble cast stories but also has an eye for nice, iconic imagery and BIG shots, too... How about Sam Mendes?

[WillardNation]

Uwe Boll................j/k

[R_Hythlodeus]

It may be a left field choice, but I believe Jason Reitman colud handle this. He hasn´t done anything big budget yet, but neither had Favreau before he did Iron Man

[Lobo]

I'd like to see Favreau do it :up:

[Changeling]

Nahh, It's gonna be Ridley Scott probably.

[Changeling]

Oh and btw Lobo, "kill" is spelled wrong on your location

[Lobo]

Yeah I noticed that awhile ago, decided to leave it though. :D

[Changeling]

Haha 'aight cool .

[FaT_tONle]

Nahh, It's gonna be Ridley Scott probably.

And George Clooney will play Captain America...

[Chewy]

Then I guess Paris Hilton is Thor?

[WillardNation]

the more I think about it the more I'm sold on Ridley directing and Favreau having being on as a producer. in those hands, with the actors we already have and the one's I'm sure we're going to be getting, I'm positive this movie is going to be nothing short of absolutely epic.

[Spider-Vader]

I was thinking the same thing. I was shocked when I heard he didn't get it, just felt like Spielberg wouldve been perfect for Cap, though he hasn't done a superhero movie yet. Anyway, I'm hoping Ridley or Favreu get a chance at the Avengers.

I'm surprised to, I've read that as a kid he loved Batman & Superman comics.

[flickchick85]

Well personally, I'd love to see Brad Bird do it, but that would never happen. I love Ridley Scott, but he seems like an odd fit for this kind of thing, not that I'd be complaining if he got the job. Spielberg definitely seems better suited to me, though. And I do think Favreau could do a great job too. In fact, of the "Marvel directors" we have so far, my vote would definitely go to Favreau.

Just to throw another name out there though, another talented guy, who's been working with terrible scripts lately but can be great with the right material, is Doug Liman. He proved very good with action in The Bourne Identity, and if Favreau were willing to write it, it could be a very nice little Swingers reunion. They were a great team, and he has the same laid-back, hipster cool style that Favreau has when it comes to character dynamics (if we can just forget Jumper ever existed) but has a bit more flair with action.

Oh, and another name for the mix: Martin Campbell. He's great with old-fashioned, fixed-camera, stunt-driven action sequences. But he definitely needs a good script to shine, too, so really, I'm just as concerned with who's writing The Avengers as who's directing it. I think it would be great if Theroux & Favreau would take scripting duties. That seems like a team made of win to me.

[GNR]

JJ Abrams.

Star Trek is an ensemble piece with action on a huge scale.Exactly what the Avengers should be.

[Hypestyle]

why hasn't Spielberg done any superhero projects yet..

[Doctor Jones]

I don't know. But goddamn if he did I would go crazy.

At the top of my head, Jon Favreau. But I know that won't happen.

J.J. Abrams is a very interesting choice.

The Avengers

Directed by Steven Spielberg

Starring

Robert Downey Jr.
Edward Norton
Aaron Eckhart


I would have a goddamn heart attack.

[Carlo Comicus]

Spielberg. :D

[WillardNation]

I'm goin for Ridley Scott still.

[TimDrakeRobin45]

John Favreau

[louiebling$]

JJ Abrams would be pretty awesome.... but here my list:

1. Ridley scott
2. Wolfgang Peterson
3. Roland Emmerich
4. Steven Spielberg
5. Steven Soderbergh
6. J.J Abrams
7.Peter Berg
8. Baz Luhrmann
9. Peter Jackson
10. Edward Zwick
11.Matt Reeves

[Raiden]

How about Peter Jackson? He could make The Avengers into a real epic superhero movie.

[louiebling$]

hes in my list :o

[[A]]

Favreau. big facepalm on the other suggestions

[Spider-ManHero12]

PEter Jackson would do a great job, IMO. I also think that J.J. Abrams or John Favreau would do a great job. :up:

[Sawyer]

I concur with louie and Raiden. Peter Jackson all the way. But, he may be too busy with Tintin. :csad:

[[A]]

totally missed the Jackson suggestion :hehe: if he does it, he should do it Bad Taste-style haha :funny:

[Spider-ManHero12]

One of the reasons I'm thinking John Favreau is because of how well he set up stuff for future Iron Man films along with the Avengers film. He just really seems to know what he's doing when it comes to Iron Man and ireally think he has what it takes to direct an Avengers film.

[Chewy]

I think just about everyone would be happy with Favs directing it. The problem is that if the release schedule stays anywhere close to what it is now, he won't be able to. He's acknowledged that himself.

[Sawyer]

Am I the only one who isnt so sure Favreau could handle the whole team?

[louiebling$]

and the fact that hes already been signed aas executive producers cuz he wants to sit back and be a coucil figure.. i think he wants to keep Iron Man his baby and be humble and let someone else have Avengers cuz he could easily have the job. He's Marvel's Nolan.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Am I the only one who isnt so sure Favreau could handle the whole team? Tbh, I think he could. He seems very into the Iron Man/Avenger universe and is passionate about it, so I really think he's capable of doing great with a project this big.

[The Basterd]

J.J. Abrams would definitely be a good choice.

David Fincher would make one hell of a superhero film. Have a feeling he'd be well able to create some iconic shots and create a great atmosphere.

[GNR]

Favreau is out of the picture,I dont know why people are still looking forward to him directing it.

JJ Abrams is a fine candidate.

[Mister Sinister]

Either Scott, Abrams, Spielberg, Fincher, Tarantino.

[Silvermoth]

I'm still hoping Danny Boyle (28 days later, Trainspotting) will be interested in directing this flick

[Sawyer]

Either Scott, Abrams, Spielberg, Fincher, Tarantino.

How many ways are there to say "no"?

[Aztec]

3. Roland Emmerich


Are you kidding me? He's in a three way tie with Uwe Boll and Paul W.S. Anderson for worst director in human history! I wouldn't even let him buy a ticket to this movie.

I know it's obvious, but how about Zak Snyder? I think he's proven his chops. I doubt he'd be down for something so huge right after Watchmen, but you'd have to consider him.

[kedrell]

I can't believe nobody's mentioned Robert Zemekis yet.

[Brian2887]

Edward Zwick.

[Sawyer]

Michael Bay. :oldrazz:

[Chewy]

:cmad:

[Jay#1]

David Fincher. Bottom line

[LastSunrise1981]

If Terminator Salvation turns out to be a masterpiece would people accept McG possibly directing The Avengers? But if I had to choose I'd probably say Jon Favreau.

[Spider-Vader]

I agree with that, as long as he keeps his head is in the same tone.

[WillardNation]

I've been wondering why Kevin Smith has never made a comic book movie. As big a fanboy as he is I figured he would be interested in making one.

[Docker2.0]

I've been wondering why Kevin Smith has never made a comic book movie. As big a fanboy as he is I figured he would be interested in making one.

If I'm not mistaken, he was heavily involved with DD. I say let Favrea have this badboy. He seems to "get" it. Though Marvel met with Ridley Scott.......i have no idea where I'm going with this. :csad:

[WillardNation]

that would be awesome if Favreau did it, that sucks that he can't. oh well, he's still on as a producer so that's cool, especially if they got Ridley to direct.

[JAK®]

I like the concept of J.J Abrams. Speilberg and Jackson would be great, but completely unrealistic. Emmerich could be good, could be bad, Its 50/50 with him. It'd be interesting if Ridley Scott gets it.

[R_Hythlodeus]

A lot of very uninspired choices. Neither Favreau nor Leterrier or Brannagh made big genre flicks before (not counting Zathura which was basically a family comedy and Frankenstein). The only exception is Joe Johnston. So the director for Avengers will probably someone we will not think of. I mentioned Jason Reitman earlier, Mike Newell, Andy Tennant, Antoine Fuqua or Julie Taymore are very fine directors I´d be happy with.

Also, knowing they would never do it, Michael Haneke and Lars von Trier are probably my top choices.

[Superhero 101]

Steven Speilberg Ridley Scott Peter Jackson Wachowski Brothers James Cameron

[LastSunrise1981]

I've been wondering why Kevin Smith has never made a comic book movie. As big a fanboy as he is I figured he would be interested in making one.

Kevin Smith said at one of his speaking events that he won't direct a comic book film because he doesn't have the patience for it. He stated that filming action sequences are tedious, frustrating, and now you have to film a minute then cut, then film again and start piecing them together.

So he'd rather stick with films that he's known for and good at. His speaking event is on Youtube when someone asked him about it.

[marcvader]

I like Smith for what he does. Not a good choice for Avengers in my opinion.

[WillardNation]

Kevin Smith said at one of his speaking events that he won't direct a comic book film because he doesn't have the patience for it. He stated that filming action sequences are tedious, frustrating, and now you have to film a minute then cut, then film again and start piecing them together.

So he'd rather stick with films that he's known for and good at. His speaking event is on Youtube when someone asked him about it.

ah, that makes sense. Thanks.

[Spider-Fan83]

it might sound like odd choice, but, has, Soderbergh, been mentioned?

[kedrell]

My vote is still for Zemekis. And he'd be easy to get. Just let him know it's something new that no one's ever seen before. That seems to be the only way he'll do a movie these days. It's like if he can't break ground somewhere, he doesn't want to do it. This would be tempting for him.

[R_Hythlodeus]

My vote is still for Zemekis. And he'd be easy to get. Just let him know it's something new that no one's ever seen before. That seems to be the only way he'll do a movie these days. It's like if he can't break ground somewhere, he doesn't want to do it. This would be tempting for him.

I believe there is an interview somwhere in the webs where Zemeckis said he is only interested in animation movies and will not do anymore live action

[Shivsguy616]

Whomever this director is going to be sure has their work cut out for them!



Whoever. Not whomever. Sorry, I'm picky about these things.

[kedrell]

I believe there is an interview somwhere in the webs where Zemeckis said he is only interested in animation movies and will not do anymore live action

Huh, well that's too bad. The guy's a born storyteller if ever there was one.

[Sawyer]

Whoever. Not whomever. Sorry, I'm picky about these things.

Whomever is never actually right. It's a made up word used to trick students.

[DocHoliday]

Now since it is delayed you may be able to get Favreau or Leterrier for that matter, but if you want a fresh approach why not try someone like Kathryn Bigelow who can do Adrenaline Rush better than most. I mean she's not going to be an ego and early indication is that her new film is pretty badass.

[Chewy]

With the delay Favreau will hopefully get the gig

[louiebling$]

But he is the Executive Producer :huh: thats a done deal already

[Chewy]

He was an executive producer on Iron Man and will be an executive producer on Iron Man 2.

[Aztec]

Whoever. Not whomever. Sorry, I'm picky about these things.

http://www.theworldsbestever.com/douche.jpg

[WeaponXProject]

Ridley Scott!

[louiebling$]

:up:

[Chewy]

From AICN

-Avengers is delayed a year because of financing issues but also because the plan is for Favreau to helm it. Everybody here loves the guy and he wants to do it, but it would have been impossible for him to do before the date change given his Iron Man 2 commitments. Also partly the reason why he agreed to do the Stark sequel on such an accelerated schedule was so he could get given first dibs on this. It would still be a punishing schedule for him, so hes not firmly confirmed yet, but he is certainly the presumptive director at this point.

SOURCE (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40410)

[FaT_tONle]

I hope IM3 is still in the plans... now that might be looking at 2014.

[Chewy]

Favreau seems to be a fanboy like us. I doubt he'd be using Whiplash in a movie if there wasn't a 100% chance of an Iron Man 3 w/ Mandarin

[Congo Jack]

If Terminator Salvation turns out to be a masterpiece would people accept McG possibly directing The Avengers?
If TERMINATOR SALVATION is a masterpiece I will eat my own face. If it turns out to be good it will no doubt be thanks to Haggis, Nolan, Bale and the other actors. And while T4 might not require a visionary, if THE AVENGERS is being written by Zak Penn it probably will.

I've been wondering why Kevin Smith has never made a comic book movie. As big a fanboy as he is I figured he would be interested in making one.
His visual style is completely static, and I say this as a fan of Smith. While his comedies don't require the camera to actually move, a superhero movie would. He hasn't shown the ability needed for the job yet, though I hear he's doing a Bruce Willis actioner soon.

***

Looking at Marvel's slate:

IRON MAN 2 - May 7, 2010 - May 7, 2010
THE AVENGERS - July 15, 2011 - May 4, 2012

Surely that gives Favs enough time to do AVENGERS, no?

[FaT_tONle]

Terminator Salvation has a chance to be a masterpiece... :huh:

[irapogi]

From AICN



SOURCE (http://www.aintitcool.com/node/40410)


i've arrived.

or to be more exact, i came.
(actually, arrived's more correct)

j-favs for the win!

[Chris B]

I hope IM3 is still in the plans... now that might be looking at 2014.

That's really the only downside I see with Favreau doing it. I don't really want to have to wait until 2014 for IM3.

[FaT_tONle]

It was either that or 2013... because I'd imagine RDJ would need a break before IM3. So it will be four years after IM2... which is long... but BB3 appears to be going four years in between as well. RDJ is kinda old but I don't think one year would make a huge difference.

[Sawyer]

Im honestly getting sick of the "Favreau should direct The Avengers" thing. Like, really guys? IM wasnt that good. It was watchable, but not enough to warrant him directing The Avengers. Just my opinion, of course.

[mclay18]

I would be happy if Favreau got the gig for The Avengers. Maybe then he can pick his own composer to score the movie and not use Ramin Djawadi as forced onto him by Marvel.

[Aztec]

I wouldn't be upset if Favreau got the Avengers gig, but I would prefer someone else. The strength of the Marvel films thus far has been choosing the right director for the character. I was hoping a different director could put a different spin on this ultimate character mash-up film.

[Shivsguy616]

http://www.theworldsbestever.com/douche.jpg

Apologies. I didn't realise that helping people not to make a fool of themselves would make me a "douche".

[kedrell]

Im honestly getting sick of the "Favreau should direct The Avengers" thing. Like, really guys? IM wasnt that good. It was watchable, but not enough to warrant him directing The Avengers. Just my opinion, of course.

Blasphemy!!:cmad:

[Sawyer]

Blasphemy!!:cmad:

Dont get me wrong. It was good. It just wasnt as God-like as people seem to think it is. It was average.

[kedrell]

Dont get me wrong. It was good. It just wasnt as God-like as people seem to think it is. It was average.

Well that seems to be a dividing line around here. You either thought TDK was God-like and IM wasn't or vice-versa.

[JackIvyGB]

I thought they were both absolutely perfect for the characters they portrayed :yay:

[Jordacar]

I'd nominate Gore Verbinski. The POTC movies were high class (and hard PG-13 to boot.) Plus, I pretty much love POTC3 to death.:oldrazz:

[Chris B]

It was either that or 2013... because I'd imagine RDJ would need a break before IM3. So it will be four years after IM2... which is long... but BB3 appears to be going four years in between as well. RDJ is kinda old but I don't think one year would make a huge difference.

Up until the news about Marvel reshuffling the schedule the other day, I more or less expected 2013 for IM3.

I think it'd be cool if Favreau does direct the Avengers, but having to wait four years after IM2 before we see Stark face off against the Mandarin would just be annoying.

[Philly Phanboy]

I like the concept of J.J Abrams. Speilberg and Jackson would be great, but completely unrealistic. Emmerich could be good, could be bad, Its 50/50 with him. It'd be interesting if Ridley Scott gets it.

Didn't you hear that Spielberg just lost a huge amount of money thanks to the investment scandal? I'm sure he'd be up for a movie that would be a guaranteed success.

[Immortalfire]

Nicholas Meyer

[PumpkinBombxXx]

Jon Favreau, Louis Leterrier, RICHARD KELLY or, and please dont kill me for this one Michael Bay

[Sawyer]

Jon Favreau, Louis Leterrier, RICHARD KELLY or, and please dont kill me for this one Michael Bay

I stopped listening to you when you said Richard Kelly. :dry:

[PumpkinBombxXx]

Dude, Donnie Darko is a master piece. You just have to be smart enough to enjoy his movies. Same goes for Snyders watchmen, you probaly didnt like watchmen either. to complex

[Sawyer]

Dude, Donnie Darko is a master piece. You just have to be smart enough to enjoy his movies. Same goes for Snyders watchmen, you probaly didnt like watchmen either. to complex

Donnie Darko was a steaming turd pile. And dont ****ing talk down to me, Watchmen was great.

[PumpkinBombxXx]

So was darko its a cult classic. yeah i know Kelly hasnt done an action movie but what did Favreau do before IronMan...elf,some Jumanji in space bullcrap and Bachelor party

[R_Hythlodeus]

Dude, Donnie Darko is a master piece. You just have to be smart enough to enjoy his movies. Same goes for Snyders watchmen, you probaly didnt like watchmen either. to complex
I agree that Donnie Darko was a masterpiece. But Watchmen? i mean, I really loved the novel but this film was horrible crap on Uwe Boll levels

[terry78]

I'd suggest Taylor Hackford. Directed Proof of Life, Ray, and Devil's Advocate. Pretty decent flicks to be honest, and he can do action, drama, and a bit of fantasy.

[R_Hythlodeus]

I'd suggest Taylor Hackford. Directed Proof of Life, Ray, and Devil's Advocate. Pretty decent flicks to be honest, and he can do action, drama, and a bit of fantasy.
Nice suggestion. Even if I disliked both Devil´s Advocate and Proof Of Life, Ray was pretty good and Hackford is surley capable and affordable

[Sawyer]

I agree that Donnie Darko was a masterpiece.
But Watchmen? i mean, I really loved the novel but this film was horrible crap on Uwe Boll levels

Two of the most wrong things I have ever heard.

[terry78]

If you know your Avengers history and all the **** that goes on within the team, then you will agree that Paul Greengrass would be excellent. Either him or Hackford like I mentioned earlier.

[Chewy]

God no. The last thing we need is shaky cam Avengers

[Wesley Dodds]

Joss Whedon'd be great for this. You just know he has a great comic book movie inside him...

[Jordacar]

It'd be interesting to see Joss direct a movie he didn't write (which he's yet to try). Tho it didn't work out too well for Goyer as I recall.

[Wesley Dodds]

It'd be interesting to see Joss direct a movie he didn't write (which he's yet to try). Tho it didn't work out too well for Goyer as I recall.

Well, yeah but Whedon is much more talented than (the incredibly over-rated) Goyer...

[Raiden]

I like Jon Favreau, but would he be able to prep for the Avengers after IM2 wrapped? I'd like Peter Jackson but not sure if he'd be interested or passionate about this project like he did for LOTR.

[Chewy]

The big reason IM2 is so rushed is because it was several months after IM came out when Downey & Favs finally closed their deals, presumably because Marvel was waiting to gauge public reaction before moving forward. I would assume they aren't concerned in that department anymore. So if Favs signs on to do it while IM2 is in post, rather than wait several months, he'll have plenty of time. He could get a writer on it in the fall of this year and have a script done by the time IM2 comes out.

[Sawyer]

God no. The last thing we need is shaky cam Avengers

Exactly. Forget Greengrass.

[terry78]

Exactly. Forget Greengrass.

**** YOU. :cmad:

[Sawyer]

**** YOU. :cmad:

**** me?! **** ME?!?! **** YOU! :cmad::cmad::cmad:






:oldrazz:

[kedrell]

The big reason IM2 is so rushed is because it was several months after IM came out when Downey & Favs finally closed their deals, presumably because Marvel was waiting to gauge public reaction before moving forward. I would assume they aren't concerned in that department anymore. So if Favs signs on to do it while IM2 is in post, rather than wait several months, he'll have plenty of time. He could get a writer on it in the fall of this year and have a script done by the time IM2 comes out.

Whoever scribes the Avengers is also going to have to consult with what's going on in Johnston's and Brannaghs films as well so that they fit together.

[Spider-Vader]

Donnie Darko was a steaming turd pile. And dont ****ing talk down to me, Watchmen was great.
This man speaks the truth.
I agree that Donnie Darko was a masterpiece. But Watchmen? i mean, I really loved the novel but this film was horrible crap on Uwe Boll levels

This man speaks out of his ass.

[allfilms]

Clint Eastwood would do an excellent job but im sure he wouldnt..um how about the guy who did City of God..who was that?

[Jordacar]

Fernando Meirelles. Also did The Constant Gardener and Blindness. An unorthodox choice, but certainly competent.

[irapogi]

God no. The last thing we need is shaky cam Avengers

ironically, i think the camera they use for those shots is called the "steady cam" , im not sure, but i think so.

[NewYorkSpider]

Jon Favreau would be great. My choice would be David Fincher.

[R_Hythlodeus]

This man speaks out of his ass.
So you liked the 2D characterization of characters that are much deeper in the novel but it was all cut because of actions scenes that had ultra slow-mo and bullet time every 5 seconds and a soundtrack that sounded like the playlist of a 16 year old, eye cancer causing colours and an ending that made less sense than the original pseudo alien invasion? fine by me, but I strongly believe that Watchmen failed on many levels to be a good movie

[Silvermoth]

I agree with the above comment but conversations on Snyder and Watchmen don't belong in this thread and certainly not with the vitrole being thrown around on the subject.

As long as Marc Foster doesn't direct the Avengers movie I'm happy :)

[JAK®]

So you liked the 2D characterization of characters that are much deeper in the novelHaha
but it was all cut because of actions scenes that had ultra slow-mo and bullet time every 5 secondsHAHAHA and a soundtrack that sounded like the playlist of a 16 year old,HAHAHAHAHA eye cancer causing colours and an ending that made less sense than the original pseudo alien invasion?HAHAHAHAHAHA fine by me, but I strongly believe that Watchmen failed on many levels to be a good movieHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Sometimes people can get it so, so very wrong.

[Bonovox]

I like what I'm hearing about Favreau possibly directing "The Avengers." He handled "Iron Man" very well, and I think he would do a fantastic job bringing all the heroes involved together. Something I also think would be interesting, though probably difficult, would be to bring all the directors of the various series onboard for this. Allow them to control the story for the character they helped bring to the big screen first. It would probably be a cluster----, but it could make for an interesting ride none the less.

[Chris B]

Doug Liman has been growing on me as a possible choice, if Favreau ends up deciding not to do it. Since he has a similar style to Favs.

[nausicaa]

Yeah, Favreau would be great, although I am interested to see how Joe Johnston does with Captain America.

[louiebling$]

Would anyone be open to Brad Bird?

[zeptron]

^Good one.

[alexlachiusa]

Come ooooon!

You know it would be awesome if he directed. Way better than Favreau who in my opinion did a fairly average job with Iron Man.

What do you guys think?

[Aztec]

Come ooooon!

You know it would be awesome if he directed. Way better than Favreau who in my opinion did a fairly average job with Iron Man.

What do you guys think?

Favereau "did a fairly average job with Iron Man"? Are you joking?

He took a character few knew, and even fewer cared about, and turned him into an A List superhero. He also brought so much character and personality to the film that it's one of the funnest films I've seen in a long while. What makes Iron Man great is not the action (although the Ten Rings scenes are extraordinary) but rather the characters. Heck, how many superhero movies can you think of where the end battle with the villain is so underwhelming in comparison to the characters...and it doesn't pose a problem for the film's greatness?

No my friend, you are incorrect. Mr. Favreau has something special as a director.

[C. Lee]

If I had a dime for everytime the director of the newest hit movie is called the only person worthy of making all the new comic based movies....I would be a multimillionaire.

Abrahms is a good director, he deserves praise for what he has done....but to say that he deserves it over the director that has already done miraculas work with a comic based movie, and from all accords seems to being going the same route with the next one he is working on....is being short sighted.

Read through the histories of all forums.....they are full of THE DIRECTOR OF THIS CURRENT HIT MOVIE IS THE ONLY DIRECTOR FOR THIS CHARACTERS MOVIE....or....THE STARRING ACTOR OF THIS CURRENT HIT MOVIE IS THE ONLY ACTOR THAT CAN PLAY THIS CHARACTER ON THE SCREEN.

[bunk]

I think Favreau is a great director, but more importantly he is up to his neck in this **** right now. He's clearly on the same page as Marvel and gets the characters. He's the best choice.

Abrams isn't likely to be directing any movies he isn't also producing, which isn't a situation Marvel would be looking for. Also, I would be pissed if it screwed up his involvement with future Trek movies.

[marvel001]

i think Favreau is a great director, however i think he lacks in action, i wish iron man would have had more fights/action, but i thought it was good enough for it being a origin movie. i'll see how iron man 2 is before i say i want him as the director of the avengers. imo, the avengers should have more than one director, because its going to be big

[Sawyer]

I still kind of giggle when I hear people say that Favreau should direct The Avengers because of his Iron Man work. He did a good job with Iron Man. One character. But I saw nothing in Iron Man that would led me to believe he could handle a larger scale like The Avengers. Unless he does something ****ing spectacular with Iron Man 2, I'm not gonna be completely on board with him doing Avengers.

And as for Abrams, I love the guy but let him do his own thing.

[Iron_Stark]

Come ooooon!

You know it would be awesome if he directed. Way better than Favreau who in my opinion did a fairly average job with Iron Man.

What do you guys think?

Please leave the internet.

[Dog Logan]

Favereau "did a fairly average job with Iron Man"? Are you joking?

He took a character few knew, and even fewer cared about, and turned him into an A List superhero. He also brought so much character and personality to the film that it's one of the funnest films I've seen in a long while. What makes Iron Man great is not the action (although the Ten Rings scenes are extraordinary) but rather the characters. Heck, how many superhero movies can you think of where the end battle with the villain is so underwhelming in comparison to the characters...and it doesn't pose a problem for the film's greatness?

No my friend, you are incorrect. Mr. Favreau has something special as a director.

*applauds* You are 100% correct, sir. And I say this because I was one of the people that didn't care two cents about Iron Man until the movie came out. Now I'm a big fan.

J.J Abrams is awesome but I don't think he's right for the project.

[nogap87]

Favreau all the way. I'm hoping that his awesomeness can overcome Zak Penn's suckitude.

[Aztec]

If I had a dime for everytime the director of the newest hit movie is called the only person worthy of making all the new comic based movies....I would be a multimillionaire.

Abrahms is a good director, he deserves praise for what he has done....but to say that he deserves it over the director that has already done miraculas work with a comic based movie, and from all accords seems to being going the same route with the next one he is working on....is being short sighted.

Read through the histories of all forums.....they are full of THE DIRECTOR OF THIS CURRENT HIT MOVIE IS THE ONLY DIRECTOR FOR THIS CHARACTERS MOVIE....or....THE STARRING ACTOR OF THIS CURRENT HIT MOVIE IS THE ONLY ACTOR THAT CAN PLAY THIS CHARACTER ON THE SCREEN.

Welcome to the internet. That's what goes on around here.

[Aztec]

Favreau all the way. I'm hoping that his awesomeness can overcome Zak Penn's suckitude.

Well Zak Penn wrote "The Incredible Hulk" and "X2". Those are pretty darn good superhero films. Of course he also wrote "Elektra", and X-Men: The Last Stand", and the fun but incredibly dumb "Fantastic Four".

[FaT_tONle]

TIH had some pretty terrible, cheezy dialogue if you went back to watch it. A lot of the lines were simplistic and lacked depth. I could not buy Norton or Nelson as top of the line, cutting egde scientists... at all. The only work I was remotely impressed with was X-2, and even then that was a co-write with Hayter (also a sub-par writer), but nonetheless, is wasn't 100% Penn's input. And X-3 and Electra aren't even worth discussing.

[Iron_Stark]

If I had a dime for everytime the director of the newest hit movie is called the only person worthy of making all the new comic based movies....I would be a multimillionaire.

Abrahms is a good director, he deserves praise for what he has done....but to say that he deserves it over the director that has already done miraculas work with a comic based movie, and from all accords seems to being going the same route with the next one he is working on....is being short sighted.

Read through the histories of all forums.....they are full of THE DIRECTOR OF THIS CURRENT HIT MOVIE IS THE ONLY DIRECTOR FOR THIS CHARACTERS MOVIE....or....THE STARRING ACTOR OF THIS CURRENT HIT MOVIE IS THE ONLY ACTOR THAT CAN PLAY THIS CHARACTER ON THE SCREEN.


That gave me a great idea.

The Avengers

Director: JJ Abrams

Heroes:

Captain America: Chris Pine
Iron Man: Zachary Quinto (Favreau is such a sub-par director, hiring RDJ was obviously a mistake.
Thor: Karl Urban
Hulk: Eric Bana
Wasp: Uhura (don't know her real name)
Ant Man: Simon Pegg

Villains:

Red Skull: Anton Yelchin
Mandarin: Harold/the guy that played Sulu

the rest:

Odin: Chris Hemsworth (should play young Odin in a flashback scene) :hehe:
Howard Stark: Leonard Nimoy

[nogap87]

Well Zak Penn wrote "The Incredible Hulk" and "X2". Those are pretty darn good superhero films. Of course he also wrote "Elektra", and X-Men: The Last Stand", and the fun but incredibly dumb "Fantastic Four".

I give Norton credit for TIH being watchable. The only thing X2 has going for it is that it's better than X1.

[Aztec]

The only thing X2 has going for it is that it's better than X1.

You have to be kidding? Up until The Dark Knight X2 was widely considered to be the best superhero film going.

[Majik1387]

No. Abrams is overrated.

[[A]]

That gave me a great idea.

The Avengers

Director: JJ Abrams

Heroes:

Captain America: Chris Pine
Iron Man: Zachary Quinto (Favreau is such a sub-par director, hiring RDJ was obviously a mistake.
Thor: Karl Urban
Hulk: Eric Bana
Wasp: Uhura (don't know her real name)
Ant Man: Simon Pegg

Villains:

Red Skull: Anton Yelchin
Mandarin: Harold/the guy that played Sulu

the rest:

Odin: Chris Hemsworth (should play young Odin in a flashback scene) :hehe:
Howard Stark: Leonard Nimoy

:hehe: :applaud

[Hyperstorm]

I do think Abrams would be better then Favreau in one crucial area: action scenes. Seriously Iron Man was a great movie but it's action scenes left a lot to be desired and Avengers is going to NEED some awesome action scenes.

[Iron_Stark]

Iron Man 2's actions scenes are apparently going to be amped up big time.

Genndy Tartakovsky was brought in to story board the action scenes.

[jaymes_e06]

I say Favreau and Abrams team up a la Sin Cityesque the way Tarintino and Rodriguez did.

[Sawyer]

No. Abrams is overrated.

Yeah, well, so is Favreau.

[nogap87]

You have to be kidding? Up until The Dark Knight X2 was widely considered to be the best superhero film going.

I'm still trying to figure that out. Other than the opening scene there is nothing about that movie that makes me think it deserves the praise it gets. Cyclops was an afterthought, the women were underwhelming, and Wolverine was watered down and given way too much attention.

I do think Abrams would be better then Favreau in one crucial area: action scenes. Seriously Iron Man was a great movie but it's action scenes left a lot to be desired and Avengers is going to NEED some awesome action scenes.

IM1 may not have the most action but what was there was very memorable: escaping from the terrorist, coming back and shooting them in the head, destroying some high class military equipment, dogfight against two jets, and one the better "end-of-the-movie-battle-with-the-villain" sequences.

[Majik1387]

Yeah, well, so is Favreau.
Not really.

[bunk]

No. Abrams is overrated.

Elaborate.

Not really.


Elaborate.

[topdog1]

Favs needs to do Avengers.

Star Trek, while a good story, does have plot flaws and action gaps that a lot of people like to overlook. Plus, MI3 was a bit of a choppy mess. I'm sure Abrams can step up his game, it's just not necessary.

[alexlachiusa]

I think Jon Favreau is overrated in the sense that all that was good about Iron Man had very little do do with Favreau, rather the script and the performances from Robert Downey Jr and Jeff Bridges.

Favreau did a very stock, standard job at directing. Yes the interaction between the characters was nice but thank the script and the actors, not Favreau.

Like previously stated, Favreau hasn't nailed action scenes at all. The fight between Iron Man and The Iron Mongler played like a reject fight scene from Transformers.

However this was Favreau first attempt at shooting big budget action sequences, I'm sure he's learned a lot and could prove himself on IM2.

Any other ideas who could direct The Avengers if Favreau couldn't do it?

I'll get flammed but IMO Bryan Singer could do a good job. The guy can juggle multiple characters as demonstrated by X2, it's just a shame that he was forced to edit out scenes with Cyclops and the Professor due to FOX's time limit restrictions.

[nogap87]

I think Jon Favreau is overrated in the sense that all that was good about Iron Man had very little do do with Favreau, rather the script and the performances from Robert Downey Jr and Jeff Bridges.

The Actors were an impotant part to IM's success but it's not like they walked on the set and knew exactly what each scene required from them. There are plenty of movies that have had fine actors but piss poor direction (Terminator Salvation and Wolverine to name recent examples).

Any other ideas who could direct The Avengers if Favreau couldn't do it?

I'll get flammed but IMO Bryan Singer could do a good job. The guy can juggle multiple characters as demonstrated by X2, it's just a shame that he was forced to edit out scenes with Cyclops and the Professor due to FOX's time limit restrictions.

I want Singer no where near this movie. You slam Favreau for his action scenes but recommend a guy who has three superhero movies under his belt and still hasn't delivered anything special regarding action (and characters for that matter).

[alexlachiusa]

I want Singer no where near this movie. You slam Favreau for his action scenes but recommend a guy who has three superhero movies under his belt and still hasn't delivered anything special regarding action (and characters for that matter).

Uhh where were you during the following:

The opening Nightcrawler scene in X2
The mansion invasion scene in X2 (Wolverine's finest moment)
The fight between Wolverine & Lady Deathstrike in X2
The plane crash scene in Superman Returns
Superman stopping the bank robbery in Superman Returns
Superman lifting up a ****ING ISLAND in Superman Returns

I'd say those are all very well directed action sequences, far better than the action scenes in Iron Man.

And characters? Have you not watched a little movie that Singer did called The Usual Suspects?

[nogap87]

Uhh where were you during the following:

The opening Nightcrawler scene in X2 My favorite action scene from any of his superhero movies. But it was short and Nightcrawler did nothing even remotly cool for the rest of the movie
The mansion invasion scene in X2 (Wolverine's finest moment) PG-13 Wolverine has never impressed me
The fight between Wolverine & Lady Deathstrike in X2 The lack of blood and average choreography keeps this from standing out over any other action scene involving a hot chick beating up a dude
The plane crash scene in Superman Returns nothing special at all about this scene.
Superman stopping the bank robbery in Superman Returns I barely remember any bank robbery scene
Superman lifting up a ****ING ISLAND in Superman Returns This scene will forever embody Singer's complete lack of interest in studying the material that came before him. ****ING ISLAND made out of ****ING KRYPTONITE

I'd say those are all very well directed action sequences, far better than the action scenes in Iron Man.

Not to me.

And characters? Have you not watched a little movie that Singer did called The Usual Suspects?

Never saw it. Might give it a rental. I still don't think he has any business being involved in the superhero genre.

[alexlachiusa]

Actually the island was made out of other kryptonian crystals with a kryptonite center. He was only affected once enough kryptonite was exposed at the bottom.

I think we are just going to have to agree to disagree haha.

But seriously, I highly recommend The Usual Suspects.

[nogap87]

Actually the island was made out of other kryptonian crystals with a kryptonite center. He was only affected once enough kryptonite was exposed at the bottom.

It still reeked of BS

I think we are just going to have to agree to disagree haha.

Pretty much :yay:

But seriously, I highly recommend The Usual Suspects.

I'm sure I'll get around to watching it.

[Chewy]

Favreau did a very stock, standard job at directing. Yes the interaction between the characters was nice but thank the script and the actors, not Favreau.
Funny you say this, as the dialogue in the script was not very good and Downey and Favs rewrote most of it on set.
Superman lifting up a ****ING ISLAND in Superman Returns
Is this a joke? Island lifting is now considered an action scene?

[tryp09]

Abrams works well with an ensemble cast. I am such a huge fan of lost and it's because he spends the right amount of detail on each character and the timing for the revelations and background scenes are just spot-on. However, Fav has shown that he understands the Iron-Man universe and who knows, maybe he understands the avengers just as well. I don't think Fav is a bad choice at all. We obviously do not need slow-motion matrix scenes to have a good movie, so who cares if his action scenes aren't the best. I say character > action.

[The Ace of Knaves]

I want Singer no where near this movie. You slam Favreau for his action scenes but recommend a guy who has three superhero movies under his belt and still hasn't delivered anything special regarding action (and characters for that matter).

C'mon man. Nightcrawlers attack on the White House is WIDELY considered to be one of THE best action scenes in any comic book movie...EVER.

And The Usual Suspects is one of the best ensemble character movies ever.

But...



Ridley Scott for Avengers.

[TheVileOne]

I would like it to be Favreau if he's up for it.

[alexlachiusa]

Ridley Scott for Avengers.

Oh wow. It would be so awesome.

James Cameron would also make me ruin my pants.

[nogap87]

C'mon man. Nightcrawlers attack on the White House is WIDELY considered to be one of THE best action scenes in any comic book movie...EVER.

It was a good scene but the movie failed to sustain that level of intensity. Also, Singer didn't do his cred any favors by turning Superman into a dead beat dad and a stalker who gets beat up by normal henchmen. Singer needs to stay away from directing comicbook movies since he doesn't seem to care much for the source material.

[Iron_Stark]

It was a good scene but the movie failed to sustain that level of intensity. Also, Singer didn't do his cred any favors by turning Superman into a dead beat dad and a stalker who gets beat up by normal henchmen. Singer needs to stay away from directing comicbook movies since he doesn't seem to care much for the source material.

Not just normal henchmen, he got his a** kicked by friggen Kumar.

[tryp09]

shotgun *nus!

[nogap87]

Not just normal henchmen, he got his a** kicked by friggen Kumar.

Supes' lowest moment :csad:

[The Guard]

Have none of you ever read a comic book where Superman is weakened by Kryptonite, and ordinary criminals get the drop on him?

Really?

[Mister Sinister]

Ridley Scott for Avengers.

Wasn't Kevin Feige spotted with Ridley Scott a while back?

[topdog1]

Come on, Singer is a great story teller but his fight sequences are very weak. Nightcrawler's attack and Superman lifting heavy things aside, every fight in the first two X-films were too short and poorly choreographed.

[nogap87]

Have none of you ever read a comic book where Superman is weakened by Kryptonite, and ordinary criminals get the drop on him?

Really?

After 20 years and 200 million dollars, I was expecting something a bit more from a Superman movie. :o

[The Guard]

Superman saved a shuttle, caught a falling airplane (in style), stopped a crazed bank robber with a gatling gun, saved Metropolis in several areas, and lifted a continent made of Kryptonite.

Oh, wait, you're one of those "Superman should punch everything" people, aren't you?

Because punching has so much to do with CGI and a high budget.

[nogap87]

Superman saved a shuttle, caught a falling airplane (in style), stopped a crazed bank robber with a gatling gun, saved Metropolis in several areas, and lifted a continent made of Kryptonite.

He also left his adopted planet for five years without telling anyone, including the woman he had a child with, and then proceeded to stalk said woman when it was clear she was in another relationship.

Oh, wait, you're one of those "Superman should punch everything" people, aren't you?

Because punching has so much to do with CGI and a high budget.

He should at least try to punch the guys currently kicking his ass.

I understand that Singer was more interested in making a love story rather than an action flick, I just don't get why he thought turning Superman into this slightly creepy jesus figure would be a blockbuster.

[The Ace of Knaves]

Wasn't Kevin Feige spotted with Ridley Scott a while back?

Yea I heard that too. That would be frickin sick if Ridley Scott directed Avengers.

[The Guard]

He should at least try to punch the guys currently kicking his ass.

The entire point of the scene is that he can barely STAND, let alone lash out at someone who is attacking him. It's all he can do to even try to grab ahold of them as they beat on him. The entire point is that he is at their mercy. He is standing on a continent partially made of Kryptonite.

[C. Lee]

He should at least try to punch the guys currently kicking his ass.


Absolutely....the guy who has never felt pain of any kind and has never been hurt in his entire life should be able to just jump right up after being sucker punched and knocked down a flight of rock stairs....let's ignore that he is laying on Kryptonite (the stuff that makes him too weak to stand just by being close to him) and now has the strength of a human baby....I want him to be able to ignore the rules of the Superman mythos and punch something!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nogap87]

The entire point of the scene is that he can barely STAND, let alone lash out at someone who is attacking him. It's all he can do to even try to grab ahold of them as they beat on him. The entire point is that he is at their mercy. He is standing on a continent partially made of Kryptonite.

Absolutely....the guy who has never felt pain of any kind and has never been hurt in his entire life should be able to just jump right up after being sucker punched and knocked down a flight of rock stairs....let's ignore that he is laying on Kryptonite (the stuff that makes him too weak to stand just by being close to him) and now has the strength of a human baby....I want him to be able to ignore the rules of the Superman mythos and punch something!!!!!!!!!!!!

Singer's Superman seems to be able to take on the effects of kryptonite better than other versions of the character seeing as he lifted the damn continent/island into space.

[The Guard]

Does the average man "get right up" afte rbeing knocked down a flight of stairs and beaten? Then why should Superman.

It never fails to amaze me how much people do not understand the basics of Superman's powers.

Kryptonite causes him immense pain and blunts his powers. It also quickly saps his strength to the point where he's barely able to stand usually. After long enough, it can poison and kill him.

Yellow radiation is the source of Superman's power, it's effect on him reverses Kryptonite's effects, and supercharges him, essentially putting him back at full power.

Many, many times in the comics, Superman has used the sun to heal from Kryptonite or something else.

The Kryptonite was on top of the island. Which is why he went underneath the damn thing under the ocean bed itself to life the continent.

Yes, there was some Kryptonite on New Krypton. But the man was on Superman crack, and supercharged. Now how are you able to suspend your disbelief that a man can lift an island, but not that he'd be able to fight through any pain because he's on a solar high? Nevermind that the point of the scene is that he KNOWS he's going to die.

Criminy.

[jab1118]

Superman saved a shuttle, caught a falling airplane (in style), stopped a crazed bank robber with a gatling gun, saved Metropolis in several areas, and lifted a continent made of Kryptonite.

Oh, wait, you're one of those "Superman should punch everything" people, aren't you?

Because punching has so much to do with CGI and a high budget.

Forget punch everything how about punch something, did he even make a fist during that 2 hour snoozer. The biggest problem with Singer on superman was that he wanted to stay connected to the old movies so much that he basically remade them. Lex is a bad guy scheming about some nonsense real estate scam combined with kryptonite and natural disasters...... how original

[nogap87]

Yes, there was some Kryptonite on New Krypton. But the man was on Superman crack, and supercharged. Now how are you able to suspend your disbelief that a man can lift an island, but not that he'd be able to fight through any pain because he's on a solar high? Nevermind that the point of the scene is that he KNOWS he's going to die.

Criminy.

I guess I've just grown use to the idea that Superman can lift heavy things and Kryptonite makes him powerless.

Regardless, I don't believe Singer has the imagination to bring The Avengers to life.

[The Guard]

Forget punch everything how about punch something, did he even make a fist during that 2 hour snoozer.

Yep. During the sequence where he's taking in sunlight.

I don't think Singer lacks imagination, I think he's more interested in story and character than showcasing powers constanty. A lot of SUPERMAN RETURNS was pretty imaginative.

[nogap87]

Yep. During the sequence where he's taking in sunlight.

I don't think Singer lacks imagination, I think he's more interested in story and character than showcasing powers constanty. A lot of SUPERMAN RETURNS was pretty imaginative.

I'm all about story. TDK isn't great because it has bind blowing action, it's great because the story was very engaging and had a truly menacing villain. SR was a bit of a rehash of the first Superman movie and Lex's plan was scatterbrained (IMO). I also think that Singer has a tendency to make the women of his superhero movies underwhelming. Storm, Jean, and Lady Deathstrike didn't have much personality and Lois Lane was just a moron.

Whoever directs Avengers, I hope they give Wasp and any other woman that makes the cut a little development.

[TheVileOne]

This is sort of off topic.

I think Favreau did a great job with his Iron Man, and I think you can tell overall it was his vision on screen as well as the way he interpreted Tony Stark.

Favreau threw out everything that came before and started fresh and gave us a take that was much closer to the original 616 comics than the previous Iron Man scripts that had been put together.

I think the main drawback is that Favreau should've influenced a bigger, more epic score for Iron Man.

Abrams is cool and all, but I mean I didn't really like anything he did before Star Trek. I thought MI:3 was a massive disappointment and waste of time.

[The Ace of Knaves]

There is only one man who could make Avengers! Ridley Scott!!!!!

[SAINTofKILLERS]

I have no problem with Fav's at the helm of Avengers but how would everyone feel about say, Snyder?

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[The Ace of Knaves]

Nope. Avengers needs to be grounded. I think Snyder would try to be too fancy.

[TheVileOne]

Nope. Zach Snyder = flavor of the month director.

I enjoyed 300 a lot. Watchmen didn't do it for me. I thought the style was appropriate for 300. He overdid it with Watchmen and compromised the integrity of the material.

[The Ace of Knaves]

I did like Watchmen but I see what you are saying. He went a bit over board with the stylized ****.

[nogap87]

Snyder gets my vote for The Sentry if Marvel ever decides to give him a movie.

[SAINTofKILLERS]

Nope. Zach Snyder = flavor of the month director.

I enjoyed 300 a lot. Watchmen didn't do it for me. I thought the style was appropriate for 300. He overdid it with Watchmen and compromised the integrity of the material.

I don't know if he's "Flavor of the month" but I do appreciate how close to the source material he stays, which IMO when I see a comic movie, I don't want some ****** Fox interpretation of the characters, I want what I read brought to life. But I can see what you mean with Watchmen, not everyone's cup of tea.

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[TheVileOne]

I get that and all, but Alan Moore was right in that the material is unfilmable.

Favreau did a more than better job with Iron Man. If he's up to the task, I hope he does Avengers.

[SAINTofKILLERS]

I get that and all, but Alan Moore was right in that the material is unfilmable.

Favreau did a more than better job with Iron Man. If he's up to the task, I hope he does Avengers.

Like I said, no complaint there, I love Fav's. Just thought I would toss it out there.

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[jab1118]

[quote=nogap87;17061106]I'm all about story. TDK isn't great because it has bind blowing action, it's great because the story was very engaging and had a truly menacing villain. SR was a bit of a rehash of the first Superman movie and Lex's plan was scatterbrained (IMO). quote]

Thats an understatement, the plan was to do waht kill %20 of the planet to make room for jagged rock mountains with no soil and do waht build condos on them and the governments of the world would be okay with this?

[nogap87]

It's definitely one of the more asinine movie villain schemes.

[SAINTofKILLERS]

Trying to contemplate that plot scheme and understand what they were thinking makes me want to nap for several days, that's how mentally draining it is.

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[Darth Nata]

I would love to see Spielberg direct The Avengers and I don't think its out of the realms of possibility for him to do it.

[TheVileOne]

No thanks. Did you see Indiana Jones 4?

Spielberg doesn't want to do these movies. People need to get the dreams of Steven Spielberg doing Avengers, Capt. America, and Harry Potter out of their heads. And thank God because the beard wanted Haley Joel Osment as Harry.

[R_Hythlodeus]

No thanks. Did you see Indiana Jones 5?
no. my time machine is broken atm. what´s the story? is ford still in it?

[nogap87]

Chronological inaccuracy aside, I agree with TheVileOne.

I could actually hear Spielberg's lack of interest during Indy 4.

[TheVileOne]

My point is that Spielberg is not invested or interested in making popcorn action adventure movies anyway.

Spielberg is not the same director that he was 25 years ago.

[Majik1387]

I wouldn't say he isn't interested, I just don't think any project has really stood out for him to want to direct the way projects were for him a while back.

[Aesop Rocks]

So it can have a viral that goes no where? No.

[TheVileOne]

He directed Indiana Jones 4 and his heart clearly isn't in that type of stuff anymore.

[Chris B]

Abrams would be cool, but he's going to be busy with the Stark Trek sequel.

I don't want to sound like the guy's agent or anything since I already mentioned over at the TF forums that he would be my top choice to take over from Bay in response to the short lived rumors about him not returing to TF3, but Louis Leterrier has started to become the guy that I would want to see tackle the Avengers. With maybe Doug Liman as my second choice.

As cool as it would be if Favreau got the job, I don't think he will. The reason being that you have to wonder how much energy the guy is going to have after more-or-less doing Iron Man 1 and 2 back-to-back.

With a good script and some influence from Favreau, I think Leterrier could pull it off.

[TheVileOne]

No to Leterrier. I think he's decent, but I'm not sold he can handle the Avengers.

Doug Liman, eh dunno. There were a lot of issues with him and the studio for The Bourne Identity. Mr. And Mrs. Smith was all gimmick and flash with no substance.

I want Favreau to do it if he's up for it.

[nogap87]

I'm all for a Favreau/Leterrier combo. Between Transporter 2 and TIH, Leterrier has proven he can shoot some great action scenes without resorting to eye-rolling gimmicks like "the shakey camera" or "the ridiculous close-up".

[alexlachiusa]

No to Leterrier.

The Incredible Hulk was soooooooooo average.

The love scenes were so painful to watch.

[alexlachiusa]

No to Leterrier.

The Incredible Hulk was soooooooooo average.

The love scenes were so painful to watch.

[nogap87]

I found the Bruce/Betty relationship in TIH more likeable than 90% of other comicbook movie romances.

[alexlachiusa]

You could actually watch the scene where they are laying in separate beds where she is clutching her heart and NOT cringe?

You sir, are a stronger man than I.

[nogap87]

After seeing Tobey Maguire's crying face, I can watch almost anything.

[WillardNation]

I'm all for Favreau, but if fore some reason he doesn't do it, Ridley Scott would be epic.

[alexlachiusa]

After seeing Tobey Maguire's crying face, I can watch almost anything.

Hahahaha.

You know what kid, you're alright. :yay:

[jaymes_e06]

I'm all for Favreau, but if fore some reason he doesn't do it, Ridley Scott would be epic.
Hmmm.... I never even thought about him. He would be epic!

[TheVileOne]

More wishful speculation like ridley scott doing Halo.

[nogap87]

Hahahaha.

You know what kid, you're alright. :yay:

Right back atcha, sport. :cool:

[Colossal Spoons]

This is a pretty horrible idea

[Agent 194]

Just came across this thread...and as to the subject of this thread...no he should not. Have decided I'm not a fan of the man or his work.

[alexlachiusa]

Okay who do you want to see helm The Avengers movie? Yes some of these choices are terrible, some are impossible and some just don't make sense but have some fun!

[Dr. Evil]

Jon Favreau

[Kingfish]

Favreau is the best choice right now. That could change obviously.

[alexlachiusa]

While I know it's never going to happen, I chose James Cameron.

THE AVENGERS IN 3-D

[JeetKuneDo]

Favreau for me.

[Aesop Rocks]

Why would anyone want to logically see McG direct* such an important movie like The Avengers?

*Direct: Ruin.

[topdog1]

I'm on the Fav-train along with everyone else!

Louis Leterrier would be a great choice as well. Watching the DVD extras on IH really delivers outstanding insight and illustrates that he is a thoughtful and a remarkable director.

Cameron would be awful. He brings too much ego and control to any project. Plus, away from the camera he's a genuine jackass.

It's funny to see Tarantino on the list. That's just a scary and bizarre thought.

[terry78]

For some odd reason, I want David Fincher on this. I just have a feeling.

[Sarg92]

I think it would be great if James Cameron directed The Avengers but it is never gonna happen.

However I do hope that Marvel consider using his performance capture technology for Hulk and any other CGI characters and that they use his 3D technology.

[louiebling$]

Brad Bird, Ridley Scott, Faverau, or Speilburg.

[Gamma Goliath]

For some reson ifeel like this movie should have two drectors.

[terry78]

You can't have a director talking about they want this grounded in reality and trying to tone down the powers and spectacle. You got one ***** that's in a robotic suit, another one that transforms into a green monster version of himself, and another that that is a mother****ing Norse god. They can't be afraid to go balls out with this one.

[kedrell]

I'm totally fine with Favs but part of me still would like somebody like Zemekis to do it.

[WillardNation]

Either Fav's or Ridley Scott. And I think it would be cool to have each of the directors of the individual movies have at least a little bit of input.

[WillardNation]

You can't have a director talking about they want this grounded in reality and trying to tone down the powers and spectacle. You got one ***** that's in a robotic suit, another one that transforms into a green monster version of himself, and another that that is a mother****ing Norse god. They can't be afraid to go balls out with this one.

:up: Totally agree. 100%

[louiebling$]

Either Fav's or Ridley Scott. And I think it would be cool to have each of the directors of the individual movies have at least a little bit of input.
Here's a Crazy thought... why don't we get all four Directors Kenneth,Jon,Joe,Louis and have them fourQuad Direct this thing :o

[mclay18]

Matthew Vaughn wants to do The Avengers, and if Kick-Ass turns out to be a huge hit for Lionsgate I wouldn't be surprised if he's picked to helm that. That'll give him the opportunity to direct both Thor and IM, and he's not afraid to go all balls-out.

http://screenrant.com/matthew-vaughn-direct-avengers-rob-23459/

[marvelboy10]

Matthew Vaughn wants to do The Avengers, and if Kick-Ass turns out to be a huge hit for Lionsgate I wouldn't be surprised if he's picked to helm that. That'll give him the opportunity to direct both Thor and IM, and he's not afraid to go all balls-out.

http://screenrant.com/matthew-vaughn-direct-avengers-rob-23459/


It could be very good, i hope vaughn stay in this project for this time (not like x men 3 and thor) !!!!

[terry78]

To be totally honest, if James Cameron said he wanted to take this on, and probably finance part of it himself, I doubt anybody would be like, "uhhh, no."

[Lobo]

I'm all for Favs, Vaughn would be great, too :up:

[Aztec]

To be totally honest, if James Cameron said he wanted to take this on, and probably finance part of it himself, I doubt anybody would be like, "uhhh, no."

Sure and the movie would be ready for the big screen by 2019!

[The Ace of Knaves]

Ridley Scott most definitely.

[louiebling$]

Ridley Scott most definitely.

That's who I voted for too :o

[Aztec]

For the longest while I wanted someone other than Favreau to direct but the more listen to him in interviews and hear his thought process, the more I think he'd do a terrific job. I'm all for Favs now!

[kedrell]

Given that Peter Jackson seems persuadable(he's already a big fan of Favreau's Iron Man movie), I'd like it if he did it. But he'd be too busy with the Hobbit.

[Chewy]

Favs may not be able to (http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2009/09/jon-favreau-making-cowboys-and-aliens.html)

[kedrell]

^Anyone notice the timing on this news? Immediately after the Disney acquisition. I get the feeling Favs may not be happy about this.

[Chewy]

Disney has not yet acquired Marvel. It will likely be few months before the deal is finalized. And it has been negotiated for a few months now.

This has nothing to do with the Disney deal, Favs just want to make the movie

[Brian2887]

If not Favs...

Rian Johnson - The Brothers Bloom, Brick
James Mangold - 3:10 To Yuma, Identity, Cop Land, Walk The Line
Jason Reitman - Thank You For Smoking, Juno
Matthew Vaughn - Layer Cake, Sawdust, Kick Ass
Danny Boyle - Sunshine, 28 Days Later, Slumdog Millionaire
Marc Forster - Quantum of Solace, Stranger Than Fiction

[louiebling$]

Reitman is an Odd Choice ...