The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread - Page 20

Ponyboy · 06-08-2011, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Nokio

It is accurate. The comic Shaw absorbs energy just like Shaw in the film, except he can just rechannel it for strength and speed and durability. He can't rechannel the energy like he did in the film to create explositions or nor can he use it to slow his aging. It was just a slight tweaking and they made his ability similar to what Xman Bishop can do. He abosorbs energy used against him and he can rechannel like what Shaw was doing in the film.

all this

SuperSoldier985 · 06-08-2011, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by conaniscool

His death should go on a list of top villain's deaths in cinematic history.

Yeah, it makes the top 20 easy.

JimB · 06-12-2011, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by conaniscool

His death should go on a list of top villain's deaths in cinematic history..

I was reading another discussion forums, and one guy that saw the movie said that he felt sad that Shaw had to die, and actually that's how I felt but didn't want to admit it hehe. I think one of the reasons aside the great interpretation he put on is that I found him charismatic as a villain.

It is also strange but Kevin Bacon despite his long career trajectory never has caught my attention until now. And this time seeing him in the role of Shaw actually made me forget about Kevin Bacon and now each time that I see him I will think of him as Sebastian Shaw

The guys were also saying that he was signed for more X-men films but were wondering what would they do now that his character is dead. And one replied that maybe he could play Sinister which I wouldn't mind at all.

psylockolussus · 06-13-2011, 03:07 AM

I saw Kevin Bacon yesterday on Jay Leno show! And they showed a clip from XFC!

WeasleyIsRKing · 06-13-2011, 03:31 AM

Jay Leno, booo!!!! Long live Conan! I watched him on Letterman last week. Don't really like Letterman (a bit creepy...especially with Jennifer Lawrence) but he is at least funny sometimes, unlike Leno.

henzINNIT · 06-13-2011, 05:38 AM

I've heard mixed opinions of Bacon in this film but I found him highly entertaining; a lot of charisma. I don't know a great deal about Shaw though which probably helps.

AVEITWITHJAMON · 06-13-2011, 08:00 AM

I thought Bacon as Shaw was absolutely superb, he just had an air of menace about him that made him a real threat, possibly the biggest threat in the franchise so, maybe even more so that McKellan's Magneto who was also superb.

Loved the way his powers were depicted as well, only thing I didnt quite understand is why Magneto's powers had no effect on him in the sub at the end, he seemed to be able to block Magneto's powers?

X-Maniac · 06-13-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by AVEITWITHJAMON

I thought Bacon as Shaw was absolutely superb, he just had an air of menace about him that made him a real threat, possibly the biggest threat in the franchise so, maybe even more so that McKellan's Magneto who was also superb.

Loved the way his powers were depicted as well, only thing I didnt quite understand is why Magneto's powers had no effect on him in the sub at the end, he seemed to be able to block Magneto's powers?

He wasn't 'blocking' Magneto. He was supercharged with energy from the nuclear reactor and that power was enough to push back the metal beams that Magneto was trying to push forward.

JimB · 06-13-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by psylockolussus

I saw Kevin Bacon yesterday on Jay Leno show! And they showed a clip from XFC!

That´s nice. Did he mention something about being involved in more X-men films?

JimB · 06-13-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by X-Maniac

He wasn't 'blocking' Magneto. He was supercharged with energy from the nuclear reactor and that power was enough to push back the metal beams that Magneto was trying to push forward.

Rt, and it could be seen that Magneto unleashed some damage in there, but Shaw was super powered at that moment.

AVEITWITHJAMON · 06-13-2011, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by X-Maniac

He wasn't 'blocking' Magneto. He was supercharged with energy from the nuclear reactor and that power was enough to push back the metal beams that Magneto was trying to push forward.

Ah, I just thought Magneto should have been able to handle Shaw himself, maybe his emotions were getting the better of him at that point.

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Originally Posted by JimB

Rt, and it could be seen that Magneto unleashed some damage in there, but Shaw was super powered at that moment.

Yeah but what confused me a little was Shaw pushing metal back at Magneto, just thought that was a little strange at the time.

JimB · 06-13-2011, 01:13 PM

Yes, it looked like that, but this guy was immensely charged with energy that I assume he could inflict at will lots of pressure at anything he touched. We have to keep in mind also that Eric at that age was not as masterful with manipulating his powers as he was at an older age.

SuperSoldier985 · 06-13-2011, 01:33 PM

OT: I'm literally eating a sandwich with bacon irl btw fyi

Raiden · 06-13-2011, 01:53 PM

I really love Kevin Bacon's Sabastian Shaw, and because a great villain usually can elevate a good movie to a great one (example: Star Wars), I think his performance enhanced the movie greatly. I wasn't too keen on his death scene, though, but I thought Vaughn did a good editing job intercepting his death with Xavier's cry of anguish at Erik's vengeance. Too bad we won't be seeing more Shaw in the future.

Btw, like someone said they basically took Bishop's ability and merge it with Shaw's, but I always though Shaw (as head of the Hellfire Club) had a rather weak ability. In this movie, they made it better much and it can explain why he's the leader despite having mutants like Emma Frost and Azazel on his team.

SuperSoldier985 · 06-13-2011, 02:12 PM

A lot of people are enjoying his performance.

Hell, some people are even saying that he deserves an Academy Award nomination for his role. Not in a million years of course, but it's nice to hear..

JimB · 06-13-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSoldier985

OT: I'm literally eating a sandwich with bacon irl btw fyi

Nice hehe, I usually don't each much bacon, but I loooove the taste in Popeye's rice & beans.

JimB · 06-13-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Raiden

I really love Kevin Bacon's Sabastian Shaw, and because a great villain usually can elevate a good movie to a great one (example: Star Wars), I think his performance enhanced the movie greatly. I wasn't too keen on his death scene, though, but I thought Vaughn did a good editing job intercepting his death with Xavier's cry of anguish at Erik's vengeance. Too bad we won't be seeing more Shaw in the future.

Btw, like someone said they basically took Bishop's ability and merge it with Shaw's, but I always though Shaw (as head of the Hellfire Club) had a rather weak ability. In this movie, they made it better much and it can explain why he's the leader despite having mutants like Emma Frost and Azazel on his team.

Right on!!
Actually I like better this version of Shaw than that of the comic book.

JimB · 06-13-2011, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSoldier985

A lot of people are enjoying his performance.

Hell, some people are even saying that he deserves an Academy Award nomination for his role. Not in a million years of course, but it's nice to hear..

As you say not in a mill years, but it would add xtra class to the movie if we had Oscar nominees. Maybe him or Fassbender?

AVEITWITHJAMON · 06-13-2011, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by JimB

Yes, it looked like that, but this guy was immensely charged with energy that I assume he could inflict at will lots of pressure at anything he touched. We have to keep in mind also that Eric at that age was not as masterful with manipulating his powers as he was at an older age.

Yeah this popped into my head also, I thought by the time he is McKellan's Magneto he would have wiped the floor with him, but now not so sure, Shaw seemed pretty damn powerful, possibly the most powerful mutant we have seen yet.

SuperSoldier985 · 06-13-2011, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by JimB

As you say not in a mill years, but it would add xtra class to the movie if we had Oscar nominees. Maybe him or Fassbender?

If only the Oscars were bold enough to do so..

It truly was close to a Heath Ledger level performance...

JimB · 06-13-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AVEITWITHJAMON

Yeah this popped into my head also, I thought by the time he is McKellan's Magneto he would have wiped the floor with him, but now not so sure, Shaw seemed pretty damn powerful, possibly the most powerful mutant we have seen yet.

Next to Jean Grey in full Phoenix force (my fav) probably

JimB · 06-13-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperSoldier985

If only the Oscars were bold enough to do so..

It truly was close to a Heath Ledger level performance...

That says a lot.

psylockolussus · 06-14-2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by JimB

That´s nice. Did he mention something about being involved in more X-men films?

He did not.

I also Jennifer Lawrence on Letterman, she said XFC is a Prequel.

Nathan · 06-14-2011, 03:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Doctor Jones

His introductory scene was one of my favorites. My God, his German was fantastic. Was that really him?

His german was good, but I was impressed how much better Fassbender's german was. Or even his french.

AVEITWITHJAMON · 06-14-2011, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JimB

Next to Jean Grey in full Phoenix force (my fav) probably

Eh, was really not impressed by anything in X3 except Beast, Pyro and the score, was and still am REALLY dissapointed with The Pheonix we got.

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Originally Posted by Nathan

His german was good, but I was impressed how much better Fassbender's german was. Or even his french.

Fassbender is part German, so I believe he speaks it fluently anyway, sure I read this during an interview for his part in Inglorious Basterds.

06-13-2011, 03:07 AM	#479
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06-13-2011, 03:31 AM	#480
WeasleyIsRKing Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 215	Re: The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread Jay Leno, booo!!!! Long live Conan! I watched him on Letterman last week. Don't really like Letterman (a bit creepy...especially with Jennifer Lawrence) but he is at least funny sometimes, unlike Leno.

06-13-2011, 05:38 AM	#481
henzINNIT Side-Kick Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 904	Re: The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread I've heard mixed opinions of Bacon in this film but I found him highly entertaining; a lot of charisma. I don't know a great deal about Shaw though which probably helps.

06-13-2011, 08:00 AM	#482
AVEITWITHJAMON Terminator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liverpool, U.K Posts: 21,378	Re: The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread I thought Bacon as Shaw was absolutely superb, he just had an air of menace about him that made him a real threat, possibly the biggest threat in the franchise so, maybe even more so that McKellan's Magneto who was also superb. Loved the way his powers were depicted as well, only thing I didnt quite understand is why Magneto's powers had no effect on him in the sub at the end, he seemed to be able to block Magneto's powers? __________________ 2013: 1)Django Unchained-9(2)Iron Man 3-9(3)Evil Dead-8(4)Oblivion-8(5)The Last Stand-7.5(6)Oz: The Great And Powerful-7.5(7)Jack The Giant Slayer-7.5

06-13-2011, 01:13 PM	#487
JimB Side-Kick Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Mexico Posts: 515	Re: The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread Yes, it looked like that, but this guy was immensely charged with energy that I assume he could inflict at will lots of pressure at anything he touched. We have to keep in mind also that Eric at that age was not as masterful with manipulating his powers as he was at an older age.

06-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#488
SuperSoldier985 That's Funny Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,248	Re: The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread OT: I'm literally eating a sandwich with bacon irl btw fyi

06-13-2011, 01:53 PM	#489
Raiden Start Your Agents... Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 22,185	Re: The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread I really love Kevin Bacon's Sabastian Shaw, and because a great villain usually can elevate a good movie to a great one (example: Star Wars), I think his performance enhanced the movie greatly. I wasn't too keen on his death scene, though, but I thought Vaughn did a good editing job intercepting his death with Xavier's cry of anguish at Erik's vengeance. Too bad we won't be seeing more Shaw in the future. Btw, like someone said they basically took Bishop's ability and merge it with Shaw's, but I always though Shaw (as head of the Hellfire Club) had a rather weak ability. In this movie, they made it better much and it can explain why he's the leader despite having mutants like Emma Frost and Azazel on his team. __________________ "There are two things that I can’t stand when I go to see a movie based on a comic book: being ignored and being pandered to. Fans are well aware when movies are doing either one." - Joss Whedon

06-13-2011, 02:12 PM	#490
SuperSoldier985 That's Funny Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 4,248	Re: The Kevin Bacon/Sebastian Shaw Thread A lot of people are enjoying his performance. Hell, some people are even saying that he deserves an Academy Award nomination for his role. Not in a million years of course, but it's nice to hear..

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