Has the comic book movie officially become A-list worthy?

[terry78]

Back in the day, we did have a few, like the Superman series, but there was that timeframe that they were just B-movies done by directors that basically did them "for the fun", so to speak. Granted, the fun should never be left out, but are they getting to a point now where avant garde directors, writers, and actors are seeing their merit? The talk of TDK getting the Oscar is a step in that direction it seems, though I have yet to see it and determine if it is in fact Oscar worthy. Will we see Scorsese tackling Sgt. Rock, Paul Thomas Anderson giving us the live action version of Dr. Strange, etc.? Who can say?

 

[Raiden]

I think at the very least, the stigma that associated with this genre has passed. Now filmmakers and actors don't see them as adaption from a "funny book", but take them seriously, for them realized that if properly made, they can not only make millions, but maybe even garner some awards. Talented actors like Christian Bale, Robert Downey Jr, and Edward Norton all treat them with respect, and I think this attitude helps bringing in great superhero movies like TDK and IM.

 

[FireFlys Enigma]

I agree that Iron Man and The Dark Knight have set new standards for comic/superhero movies. The first X-Men opened the flood gates and we had great comic movies since: i.e. X2, Spier-Man 2, Batman Begins, Sin City and Road to Perdition. Now that IM and TDK has taken the comic movie genre to a whole new level...we might see the Hollywood "great" directors take the helm. I'm not saying that Nolan, Favreau or del Toro are not great but they are not in the same ballpark as Scorsese or Spielberg yet.


Terry78,

Guillermo del Toro is set and ready to direct Doctor Strange.

 

[Chris Wallace]

I think the genre has definitely gained a lot of respect & credibility in the public eye, but they're still largely regarded as "kiddie fare". Until the day comes that a grown man can wear a Spider-Man t-shirt & not get funny looks, we've still got a long way to go.

 

[anrrd_2]

I think the genre has definitely gained a lot of respect & credibility in the public eye, but they're still largely regarded as "kiddie fare". Until the day comes that a grown man can wear a Spider-Man t-shirt & not get funny looks, we've still got a long way to go.

at least now we can wear our heath ledger joker shirts without people crossing the streets to avoid us...thats a big step in the right direction.t:

R.I.P.

 

[Chris Wallace]

Would that be the case if he were still alive, I wonder?
I remember getting relentlessly razzed back in 1993 for wearing a Spidey shirt, when there were numerous people my age wearing Batman shirts. When I pointed this out, the reply was "That's the style." By the same token, my other half tends to poke fun at my love of comic books even though she herself has enjoyed the Hulk & Iron Man movies just as much as I did.