I think Captain America is a dangerous move in that he's not a very believable character. Even guys like Thor can be placed in a universe that he belongs in...but Captain America is someone I think is really gonna struggle to sell. They made the Spider-Man costume work, but I think it's gonna be a real challenge for them to make Cap work...Superman looked ridiculous in his latest film, I hope we don't get the same thing happening.
Further, there's a lot of talk about anti-American sentiment challenging film sales world-wide. I'm worried about it. I'm Australian and I just can't see the disdain for America in general put aside to gross well at all here. I can't speak for other countries, but unless they do something very subversive and play up the propaganda angle I can't see it selling.
My Cap concept would involve him in the 40's and the way he's treated as an idol, showing parallels to Nazi and Soviet propaganda. Then have him thawed out and plonked into modern society where he's been just another forgotten part of the history books with no genuine belief of his existence. I think there's a lot of potential for a run-in with protest groups and the like since he'd have missed the Social upheaval of the 60's...there could be some very interesting story within that if it's played right.
What are your ideas?
Further, there's a lot of talk about anti-American sentiment challenging film sales world-wide. I'm worried about it. I'm Australian and I just can't see the disdain for America in general put aside to gross well at all here. I can't speak for other countries, but unless they do something very subversive and play up the propaganda angle I can't see it selling.
My Cap concept would involve him in the 40's and the way he's treated as an idol, showing parallels to Nazi and Soviet propaganda. Then have him thawed out and plonked into modern society where he's been just another forgotten part of the history books with no genuine belief of his existence. I think there's a lot of potential for a run-in with protest groups and the like since he'd have missed the Social upheaval of the 60's...there could be some very interesting story within that if it's played right.
What are your ideas?
