It's a Wrap

[RickO'Connell]

Wow it looks like this will not be another X3 with images & story plots leaking every single day. This might actually be enjoyable if FOX can continue to keep a lid on spoilers & stuff

 

[Deadpool87]

Wow it looks like this will not be another X3 with images & story plots leaking every single day. This might actually be enjoyable if FOX can continue to keep a lid on spoilers & stuff

Yeah, I agree. However, I have to admit that I would like at least a few set pics of Ryan Reynolds in character.

 

[lucas8771]

Yeah, I agree. However, I have to admit that I would like at least a few set pics of Ryan Reynolds in character.

That would be nice, but not likely. Were there even pics of Reynolds making his way in or out of Australia? I saw plenty of pics of him stateside, in and around Boston filming but from his announcement as the character I feel like I saw him only in the US..

 

[Deadpool87]

That would be nice, but not likely. Were there even pics of Reynolds making his way in or out of Australia? I saw plenty of pics of him stateside, in and around Boston filming but from his announcement as the character I feel like I saw him only in the US..

I haven't found any yet.

 

[Apollo]

nice, can't wait to see some footage.

 

[jaymes_e06]

Is it just me or is anyone else getting less excited about this movie. I love X-Men movies but this one just seems like Fox doesn't care enough about the fans and just cares about what its self serving was of making money and not quality work. Adding Cyclops and Gambit seems like a marketing ploy and the other characters seem to be watered down from the comics.

 

[Deadpool87]

Is it just me or is anyone else getting less excited about this movie. I love X-Men movies but this one just seems like Fox doesn't care enough about the fans and just cares about what its self serving was of making money and not quality work. Adding Cyclops and Gambit seems like a marketing ploy and the other characters seem to be watered down from the comics.

With all due respect, I believe that it's just the opposite. I'm getting more excited every day! If they build up the anticipation any more, I think I might burst!

Cyclops might be a marketing ploy, but I think Gambit's gonna be a great addition!

 

[BMM]

Is it just me or is anyone else getting less excited about this movie. I love X-Men movies but this one just seems like Fox doesn't care enough about the fans and just cares about what its self serving was of making money and not quality work. Adding Cyclops and Gambit seems like a marketing ploy and the other characters seem to be watered down from the comics.

This movie is far from a self-serving studio project when compared to the last X-Men movie. This movie has an acclaimed director, decent writers, a producer with clout who happens to be the star of the movie and who cares about the character, a fine cast, a solid story (hopefully) that revolves around a central character without a cluster---- of multiple storylines competing against one another, and plenty of pre and post production time in which to properly bring it all together.

The last movie had no director, writers, or cast and was hemorrhaging crew members all the while still moving forward to meet a release date only nine months after filming was set to begin. Nevermind the fact that the studio hired two questionable writers to craft a heavily studio influenced script and was looking to hire any director it could find to pretty much shoot first and ask questions later. On top of that, the studio threw in a slew of cameos (much more so than X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and pretty much resorted to false advertising to lure hesitant fans into seeing the movie.

If you love the X-Men movies, including the last one, then I don't see why there's any reason you should be worried about this one. Thus far, this is probably the smoothest production of an X-Men movie save for maybe X2, cameos and all. If the studio starts displaying posters of Cyclops and Gambit in uniform, while the writers are sent to tell you that, if you’re a fan of Cyclops and Gambit, you’ll love their roles and that this movie is akin to Return of the King, then I would begin to question why the studio is trying to sell the movie so hard.

 

[X-Maniac]

This movie is far from a self-serving studio project when compared to the last X-Men movie. This movie has an acclaimed director, decent writers, a producer with clout who happens to be the star of the movie and who cares about the character, a fine cast, a solid story (hopefully) that revolves around a central character without a cluster---- of multiple storylines competing against one another, and plenty of pre and post production time in which to properly bring it all together.

The last movie had no director, writers, or cast and was hemorrhaging crew members all the while still moving forward to meet a release date only nine months after filming was set to begin. Nevermind the fact that the studio hired two questionable writers to craft a heavily studio influenced script and was looking to hire any director it could find to pretty much shoot first and ask questions later. On top of that, the studio threw in a slew of cameos (much more so than X-Men Origins: Wolverine) and pretty much resorted to false advertising to lure hesitant fans into seeing the movie.

If you love the X-Men movies, including the last one, then I don't see why there's any reason you should be worried about this one. Thus far, this is probably the smoothest production of an X-Men movie save for maybe X2, cameos and all. If the studio starts displaying posters of Cyclops and Gambit in uniform, while the writers are sent to tell you that, if you’re a fan of Cyclops and Gambit, you’ll love their roles and that this movie is akin to Return of the King, then I would begin to question why the studio is trying to sell the movie so hard.

At this point, I think that's a fair assessment. Plus, there is a year before this movie comes out, so plenty of time to 'perfect' things. I just hope Gavin Hood doesn't get pressured by the studio into doing the wrong thing. The studio must now look at Iron Man (and probably Dark Knight) as the standards to follow.

 

[Deadpool87]

At this point, I think that's a fair assessment. Plus, there is a year before this movie comes out, so plenty of time to 'perfect' things. I just hope Gavin Hood doesn't get pressured by the studio into doing the wrong thing. The studio must now look at Iron Man (and probably Dark Knight) as the standards to follow.

I totally agree!

 

[Figs]

Is it just me or is anyone else getting less excited about this movie. I love X-Men movies but this one just seems like Fox doesn't care enough about the fans and just cares about what its self serving was of making money and not quality work. Adding Cyclops and Gambit seems like a marketing ploy and the other characters seem to be watered down from the comics.

I haven't been following this film lately...when did they mention Cyclops would be in it??

I knew Gambit was announced but not Cyclops.

 

[Sun_Down]

I'll second that.

"Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new" worries me, though. I fear that this means they may be creating new characters for the film - which is absolutely ridiculous considering how many mutants there already are to choose from in the X-Universe. But they could just be implying that "familiar" mutants are those we've seen in the films already, and "new" mutants are ones we haven't yet (but have existed in the comics).

But, anyway, glad they've wrapped filming.

I don't think "new" actually means created for the movie, IMO. It just sounds like mutants not already seen in the X-Men films.

 

[X-Maniac]

I totally agree!

Glad you agree. I blogged about it here, catching up on all recent Wolverine news, and throwing in my comments.

http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2008/05/post.html

 

[jaymes_e06]

I haven't been following this film lately...when did they mention Cyclops would be in it??

I knew Gambit was announced but not Cyclops.

That is exactly what I feel!

 

[X-Maniac]

That is exactly what I feel!

Cyclops is a cameo by an unknown young actor, probably to set up a Young X-Men spin-off.

Read about it here:

http://blogs.coventrytelegraph.net/thegeekfiles/2008/05/wolverine-movie-actor-cast-to.html

 

[Catman]

they are still filming in the studio with the principle actor and that is supposed to continue into June.

June is next week.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

I'm pretty sure that "new" just means mutants that haven't been in any previous films before.

That article is an announcement for everyone not just comic fans, so I don't think "new" means they are creating brand new characters/mutants.


I'm glad they're done...not they can start showing us some finished pics in the near future.

I don't think "new" actually means created for the movie, IMO. It just sounds like mutants not already seen in the X-Men films.

I sure hope so.

 

[jaymes_e06]

^^^Me too.

 

[narrows101]

Still with the chops = still filming something. Personal trainer Michael Ryan with him.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/05/31/hugh-jackman-saturday-morning-swim/

 

[CeeJay]

Still with the chops = still filming something. Personal trainer Michael Ryan with him.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2008/05/31/hugh-jackman-saturday-morning-swim/

Maybe for reshoots? I still can't get over how big he got for this role. In general, I really respect actors like him, Cristian Bale, Will Smith etc for really embodying what they do even to the physical extent. Acting can't just be about the script, and it's cool that they really become their characters.

Good on ya's!

 

[narrows101]

Maybe for reshoots?

Those pics were posted on May 31. We know he was filming the WW2 beach scenes last week for two days so I don't think it's reshoots.