A third villain? Played by Armie Hammer?

[ClarkLuther55]

what I don't understand is why use Max as a villain when throughout his history, he's always been the good guy? Is it because they didn't want to use a character that's too well known, and wanted a 'throw away megalomaniac'?

I don't get it either, and I suspect that it's really because the WB has no ideas.

The first Spider-Man used the #1 Spidey villain, Norman Osborn. They had an updated origin story, and elements from The Death of Gwen Stacy.

X2 had Magneto, and was based on God Loves, Man Kills.

Batman Begins didn't use the Joker, but Batman is a different case because he already had a movie franchise and it was still early enough for the general audience to understand that this was a full reboot. Yes, 16 years passed between Batman (1989) and BB, and people were still thinking that it was the same continuity. That's why I think the apologist argument that people won't care if JLA is in the same continuity as BB is nonsense. Nontheless, BB was based on Year One and wisely promised Joker for the sequel.

These pretty much considered to be three of the standout films in the recent superhero movie craze. They had classic villains, and were based on classic stories.

Now why the hell is the WB using Maxwell Lord, a non-evil supporting character, who was only retconned into being a villain two years ago, as it's big bad? That's lame.

 

[Wally West]

I don't get it either, and I suspect that it's really because the WB has no ideas.

The first Spider-Man used the #1 Spidey villain, Norman Osborn. They had an updated origin story, and elements from The Death of Gwen Stacy.

X2 had Magneto, and was based on God Loves, Man Kills.

Batman Begins didn't use the Joker, but Batman is a different case because he already had a movie franchise and it was still early enough for the general audience to understand that this was a full reboot. Yes, 16 years passed between Batman (1989) and BB, and people were still thinking that it was the same continuity. That's why I think the apologist argument that people won't care if JLA is in the same continuity as BB is nonsense. Nontheless, BB was based on Year One and wisely promised Joker for the sequel.

These pretty much considered to be three of the standout films in the recent superhero movie craze. They had classic villains, and were based on classic stories.

Now why the hell is the WB using Maxwell Lord, a non-evil supporting character, who was only retconned into being a villain two years ago, as it's big bad? That's lame.

They are going for a tower of Babel type story, except it's Brother eye that is turned against the league (I'm guessing) Wasn't Lord connected to the omacs in the comics?

 

[protocida]

Max Good guy?

He put a bullet in Blue Beetle Head and put an invencible android army against the world's heroes.

Or you would prefer Starro?

 

[batman strikes]

I think some of the fans at first wanted the Legion of Doom or the White Martians for the villians in the first JLA film. But from what we know about the script it's sounds really good, I just hope the cast will be up to the task to play these iconic roles.

 

[Jake Cassidy]

I would've had
JL 1 - White Martians
JL 2 - Legion of Doom
JL 3 - Darkseid

That would be the perfect trilogy for me. I can live with the OMACs, though.

 

[Webhead2006]

yea i would have liked that order too jake cassidy.

 

[KBX]

I would've had
JL 1 - White Martians
JL 2 - Legion of Doom
JL 3 - Darkseid

That would be the perfect trilogy for me. I can live with the OMACs, though.

Yeah that would be nice as well, but I can't help but think the WB trying to limit the whole sci fi when it comes to JL as possible. I mean the Omacs are what? something that takes over a human being. The lead Villians are Maxwell Lord and Talia Al Ghul. As fans, we can easily see how the White Martians can and should be in the first film, plus it would be easy to introduce the Martian Manhunter.

But what do I know....

 

[mego joe]

what I don't understand is why use Max as a villain when throughout his history, he's always been the good guy? Is it because they didn't want to use a character that's too well known, and wanted a 'throw away megalomaniac'?

Howabout b/c in the Sacrifice/ OMAC story from the comics on which this film is based, Max IS a villain in the story. THE villain as a matter of fact.

 

[Maze]

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Enough cock talk, yes, some members of the cast are in Australia, I wasn't able to get any solid news on JLA tonight with the exception of the triple confirmation that every circle in Hollywood knows that he has been cast as Bats and not a villain. So I am hearing that the two casting issues have been Supes and Wonder Woman.
I will be in LA all next week, before I forget, totally off subject, if anyone here is based in the Sacramento/Davis area let me know since we are hosting an early screening of Cloverfield on the 17th.

We will have some solid news on Wolverine come Monday, as Devin reported today, Liev is Sabretooth but the two other names that he mentioned are not close to being accurate.

Little info, while Miller maybe capable of writing some of the changes that are needed, everyone if afraid of pissing of the WGA. I was told that some people believe that it may be possible that this strike will be over within 30 days now that TWC and UA have made deals with the writers, fingers crossed.

Keep an eye on the front page or on your RSS feeds, first couple days of next week will have big updates on Joe, Wolverine and hopefully I get the green light to talk more openly about JLA and tidbits on The Man of Steel.
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[sad lieutenant]

Hasn't Miller and Co recognized a certain trend in comic films lately? Consider Wolverine, Hulk, The Dark Knight, and Watchmen... They each involve really reall really good casting. Why go with the ****-rate casting in the case of JLA?

Judging from the leaks and rumors, the cast seems more appropriate for a Porky's reboot. Not Justice League.

I guess it doesn't matter since this movie is dead. Right?

 

[az824]

probably so they can spend more money and really good fx and stuff. this wont be as cheap as any of those other movies

 

[I Am The Knight]

Hasn't Miller and Co recognized a certain trend in comic films lately? Consider Wolverine, Hulk, The Dark Knight, and Watchmen... They each involve really reall really good casting. Why go with the ****-rate casting in the case of JLA?

Judging from the leaks and rumors, the cast seems more appropriate for a Porky's reboot. Not Justice League.

I guess it doesn't matter since this movie is dead. Right?

BWAHAHAHAHA!!

 

[tdkjoker]

trust me, hammer will be a villain. WB knows better than to screw us over like that *cough* batman&robin *cough*

 

[teh Puffy]

I hope this movie dies until the strike is finished then they can rework this. By then Nolan should be done with his story and they can do this. I never liked WBs move to capitalize on comic films right now when they have TDK being a great thing! Everything has felt wrong that I have read up on including this ARM & HAMMER kid. Even Common has been felt wrong. Just reboot is all I am saying.

 

[SodaPop]

I hope this movie dies until the strike is finished then they can rework this. By then Nolan should be done with his story and they can do this. I never liked WBs move to capitalize on comic films right now when they have TDK being a great thing! Everything has felt wrong that I have read up on including this ARM & HAMMER kid. Even Common has been felt wrong. Just reboot is all I am saying.

Well tomorrow is the day we find out if the league lives. I wouldn't be surprised if the movie doesn't get greenlight, but gets a serious re-write not involving aforementioned villians(talia and Max). I wouldn't be surprised too see better, more well known villians. The legion of doom may be out of reach for the first one, but the white martians would be a great fit. They could easily introduce MM and set up Darksied for the second. And yes this cast sounds crappy and young, but i say give them a chance. I'm still on the fence with them but i'm giving them a shot. A young League coming together is a good story, IMO, and if you they make sequels with the same actors we will have the league of most of our dreams in a couple of years.