Fantastic Four reborn! - Part 3

[Avenger]

I still like Rachel McAdams for Sue.

[bigscore]

CGI Thing please.....

[Brian Braddock]

Damn, that's good shout. Not only is he a damn fine actor, but he looks the part [even has Reed's grey temples!!!]:-




Free's Wilson up for Pym!

[Avenger]

Originally Posted by Brian Braddock

Damn, that's good shout. Not only is he a damn fine actor, but he looks the part [even has Reed's grey temples!!!]:-

Yep, I'm sold. Just lose the beard and that's Reed Richards.

[roach]

Originally Posted by MarvelKnight

Good lord, I hope not.

too late it already happened...during the movie when Reed is telling Sue she wanted a stronger man, he morphs his face to have a strong jaw...in an alt take he morphs his face into wolverine

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by bigscore

CGI Thing please.....

Absolutely!! No more rubber suit!!!!!

Also....CGI the Baxter Building!! Give us the one from the comics!! Look at Stark Tower in the Avengers!! Geeez.....

[Project862006]

very happy that trank is working on this

[psylockolussus]

Originally Posted by Avenger

I still like Rachel McAdams for Sue.

Yeah she would be a better choice than Jessica Alba.

[spideyboy_1111]

Rachel looks horrible as a blonde though. She's just going to look like an older "Regina George"

[Whiskey Tango]

Elizabeth Banks

[spideyboy_1111]

Originally Posted by Whiskey Tango

Elizabeth Banks

I would enjoy that casting

[Julio Alejandro]

When someone decides that it's time for the FF to return to the big screen, I think that it should be done in the manner of a 50s/60s alien/monster sci-fi film. If I don't have your approval yet, please let me continue. The world of the Fantastic Four is full of characters that frequent the pages such as The Watcher, Galactus, The Skrulls, Mole Man & The Moloids. These are characters in the vein of the aforementioned genres. The FF themselves consist of a scientist that can elongate his entire body, and even form shapes, a superhuman rock-man, a woman who becomes invisible, and a boy whose body becomes engulfed in flames. These are elements that fit in those genres.

I would take Jack Kirby's artwork as a template for the look and all, with the main antagonist being the Mole Man leading an invasion of Moloids thru New York City, and would even have the monster depicted so iconically on the cover of the first issue with a shot that re-enacts it.

If there's anything The Avengers has taught is, it's that we as fans prefer the fantasy aspect of the comic books. Nolan's Batman world is great, and The Dark Knight was very successful, but there's only so far his "realistic" take can take the characters.

Now, I wouldn't go as far as doing shotty editing and such, but more just the style and tone, kinda similar to the first Hellboy. I'd even recommend someone like Guillermo Del Toro for a project like this.

Also, for those wondering, I would not begin with an origin. I would only go thru that in flashbacks for now. Also, can we please get a Sue & Johnny that aren't so close in age?

Well, that's my proposal. Input and criticism are welcomed.

[DrCosmic]

Originally Posted by Julio Alejandro

When someone decides that it's time for the FF to return to the big screen, I think that it should be done in the manner of a 50s/60s alien/monster sci-fi film. If I don't have your approval yet, please let me continue. The world of the Fantastic Four is full of characters that frequent the pages such as The Watcher, Galactus, The Skrulls, Mole Man & The Moloids. These are characters in the vein of the aforementioned genres. The FF themselves consist of a scientist that can elongate his entire body, and even form shapes, a superhuman rock-man, a woman who becomes invisible, and a boy whose body becomes engulfed in flames. These are elements that fit in those genres.

I would take Jack Kirby's artwork as a template for the look and all, with the main antagonist being the Mole Man leading an invasion of Moloids thru New York City, and would even have the monster depicted so iconically on the cover of the first issue with a shot that re-enacts it.

If there's anything The Avengers has taught is, it's that we as fans prefer the fantasy aspect of the comic books. Nolan's Batman world is great, and The Dark Knight was very successful, but there's only so far his "realistic" take can take the characters.

Now, I wouldn't go as far as doing shotty editing and such, but more just the style and tone, kinda similar to the first Hellboy. I'd even recommend someone like Guillermo Del Toro for a project like this.

Also, for those wondering, I would not begin with an origin. I would only go thru that in flashbacks for now. Also, can we please get a Sue & Johnny that aren't so close in age?

Well, that's my proposal. Input and criticism are welcomed.

First, thanks for putting your idea in here. Second, I really like this, and it's along the lines of what I've been thinking about quite a while. I wouldn't do Guillermo, as he likes dark and demonic characters, I don't think he'd take to well to a fantastical adventure.

And in order to not have them close in age, we'd have to stop trying to make them both hot 20-somethings.

[spideyboy_1111]

I just don't personally want a F4 franchise to stand completely alone. Not anymore... I want it to exist in the same world as other films (other than X-men). It's a novel Idea... but It's just going to seem more cliche' imo to hop on the 60s theme bandwagon of Madmen, Playboyclub, Pan-am, first class, etc (list keeps growing)

[jaymes_e06]

Originally Posted by bigscore

CGI Thing please.....

It's a must at this point.

[Julio Alejandro]

Originally Posted by DrCosmic

First, thanks for putting your idea in here. Second, I really like this, and it's along the lines of what I've been thinking about quite a while. I wouldn't do Guillermo, as he likes dark and demonic characters, I don't think he'd take to well to a fantastical adventure.

And in order to not have them close in age, we'd have to stop trying to make them both hot 20-somethings.

In regard to Del Toro; that's why I referred to the first Hellboy, which was alot lighter, and did have a throwback feel in certain parts.

Originally Posted by spideyboy_1111

I just don't personally want a F4 franchise to stand completely alone. Not anymore... I want it to exist in the same world as other films (other than X-men). It's a novel Idea... but It's just going to seem more cliche' imo to hop on the 60s theme bandwagon of Madmen, Playboyclub, Pan-am, first class, etc (list keeps growing)

I wasn't suggesting it take place in the 50s or 60s. That's X-Men's territory now. I was suggesting more the genre, not the timeline.

[bubbadoom]

Budget for a CGI thing is a must if you hope for one - let's see if Fox is up to that - they have not been yet!

[OsGom]

Originally Posted by Julio Alejandro

When someone decides that it's time for the FF to return to the big screen, I think that it should be done in the manner of a 50s/60s alien/monster sci-fi film. If I don't have your approval yet, please let me continue. The world of the Fantastic Four is full of characters that frequent the pages such as The Watcher, Galactus, The Skrulls, Mole Man & The Moloids. These are characters in the vein of the aforementioned genres. The FF themselves consist of a scientist that can elongate his entire body, and even form shapes, a superhuman rock-man, a woman who becomes invisible, and a boy whose body becomes engulfed in flames. These are elements that fit in those genres.

I would take Jack Kirby's artwork as a template for the look and all, with the main antagonist being the Mole Man leading an invasion of Moloids thru New York City, and would even have the monster depicted so iconically on the cover of the first issue with a shot that re-enacts it.

If there's anything The Avengers has taught is, it's that we as fans prefer the fantasy aspect of the comic books. Nolan's Batman world is great, and The Dark Knight was very successful, but there's only so far his "realistic" take can take the characters.

Now, I wouldn't go as far as doing shotty editing and such, but more just the style and tone, kinda similar to the first Hellboy. I'd even recommend someone like Guillermo Del Toro for a project like this.

Also, for those wondering, I would not begin with an origin. I would only go thru that in flashbacks for now. Also, can we please get a Sue & Johnny that aren't so close in age?

Well, that's my proposal. Input and criticism are welcomed.

That's some outside the box thinking my friend! I grew up watching those old scifi/monster flicks on creature features. Seems like a really good fit and certainly a great way to kick-off the new franchise. However, I truly believe the key is going to be getting Doom and Reed right. Fox really screwed those elements up in their interpretation.

[Julio Alejandro]

Thanks. I think it's the right thing to do.

About Doom & Reed; you're preaching to the choir. However, for the first film, I'd suggest Doom take a backseat, and not be a key antagonist.

[Julio Alejandro]

Oh, and I nominate Matthew Macfadyen for Doom.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0532193/

[Eddie Dean]

I love to see Stallone provide the voice for Ben Grimm, although I'd also like to see Grimm's actor mo-capped on set and Syl doesn't seem like he would go for that.

[Incrediblejeff]

What do you guys think of Patton Oswalt as The Mole Man?

[spideyboy_1111]

Nah. He's a horrible actor. You need a real creepy actor for him IMO

[Eddie Dean]

Oswalt is a great actor, but not for Mole Man. Foggy Nelson please.

[Dark Raven]

Originally Posted by Eddie Dean

I love to see Stallone provide the voice for Ben Grimm, although I'd also like to see Grimm's actor mo-capped on set and Syl doesn't seem like he would go for that.

Ben Grimm is more eloquent than Stallone though. Stallone would make Ben seem a bit dumb, which he isn't. You really need someone who is a good actor with a knack for words and wisecracks. Stallone isn't the most articulate and would have trouble with some phrases.