Marvel Entertainment (MVL): News & Press Releases Thread!

[blades_shades]

As far as Daredevil 2 it would be nice but I think Marvel and Fox are waiting for Ben Affleck's misearable fingerprints to be wiped clean off the franchise. What a putz. I've never seen such a pathetic lead actor in a action movie considering the quality of the rest of the film. I loved the tone of that movie.

 

[Darth Elektra]

HEY,I liked Ben Affleck as the lead in DD,he's not a wimp! and he's said he'll do another!

 

[blades_shades]

Ben Affleck was so awful in that film. He has zero fighting or physical skills, the fight sequence on the playground w/Elektra could have been awesome but Ben Affleck looked like a muppet with an oversized head smirking at the screen while moving in slow motion in order to get the punches and kicks done correctly. He was plain bad. I'm sorry I disagree as do most people on the planet...but to each his own. I'd love to see someone like Jason Statham do Daredevil. Then you'll see some badass fight sequences. It might be a good idea for Marvel to get an animated Daredevil going first and then go back to film in a few years without Affleck. The movie had a great tone, a good director, good actors and...Ben Affleck. Blah.

Go watch Snipes in Blade and see how flawlessly he moves in the fight sequences. Then go watch Affleck in Daredevil. Now imagine Statham in the red suit or someone with similar skills and the ability to act enough to make it good. Even Viggo would be fun as Daredevil.

Oh and of course Affleck said he would do another but nobody wants him. He's never been able to carry an action flick on his own and never will. All of his films are bombs where he has a large percentage of the screen time. Armageddon is the only exclusion but Affleck was NOT the draw of that film. It was the F/X and the rest of the actors.

 

[mokf]

I'm not an Afleck fan either but the main problem with DD was the script itself
the way they portrait the relationship between him and Elektra was lame.
that "fight" in the park was ridiculous. Why they didn't make it the way Miller wrote it is beyond my comprehension..
as for Hulk, well i actually liked the first one, but there are a lot of others movies i would like to see first.

 

[Darth Elektra]

Blade_Shades,your wrong Snipes did a good job!

 

[adamcz]

I've never lost so much money in one day on a stock. I hope my patience is rewarded some day. Come on Marvel - make some great movies for me!

 

[skorponok]

Ben Affleck was so awful in that film. He has zero fighting or physical skills, the fight sequence on the playground w/Elektra could have been awesome but Ben Affleck looked like a muppet with an oversized head smirking at the screen while moving in slow motion in order to get the punches and kicks done correctly. He was plain bad. I'm sorry I disagree as do most people on the planet...but to each his own. I'd love to see someone like Jason Statham do Daredevil. Then you'll see some badass fight sequences. It might be a good idea for Marvel to get an animated Daredevil going first and then go back to film in a few years without Affleck. The movie had a great tone, a good director, good actors and...Ben Affleck. Blah..

HOW MANY TIMES MUST YOU REPEAT YOURSELF...it's always the same rant with you...give it up...

 

[YJ1]

Go watch Snipes in Blade and see how flawlessly he moves in the fight sequences. Then go watch Affleck in Daredevil. Now imagine Statham in the red suit or someone with similar skills and the ability to act enough to make it good. Even Viggo would be fun as Daredevil.

I have to disagree here. Affleck did a fine job as Matt/DD. What made DD work for me is that it was easy to believe that the 6'3" Affleck could kick serious a$$. The costume, action sequences and characters all felt real. (Unlike EVERY Batman movie where it's obvious that the lead can barely function in the cape and cowl)

The extended bar fight in the DD director's cut was better then anything ANY of the Blade movies had to offer, Affleck and all.

Also, just keep Ang Lee far away from Hulk 2 and it will be more then fine.

 

[skorponok]

I have to disagree here. Affleck did a fine job as Matt/DD. What made DD work for me is that it was easy to believe that the 6'3" Affleck could kick serious a$$. The costume, action sequences and characters all felt real. (Unlike EVERY Batman movie where it's obvious that the lead can barely function in the cape and cowl)

Most people forget that Affleck's that big of a guy...he's 6'3" or 6'4" (depending on who you ask) and probably 220-230...of course he's going to appear a bit topheavy and NOT so graceful at times, like most real fighters do... but seriously, I'd be more frightened of a guy that big coming at me in a dark red leather suit than a 5'6" guy in a blue and red webbed costume, reguardless of what superpowers they have

 

[blades_shades]

Blade_Shades,your wrong Snipes did a good job!

What? Do you think I have this screen name because I don't like Snipes? I was referring to Bennifer not Snipes. Blade 1 & 2 are my favorite Marvel films and Snipes IMO is the best portrayal of a superhero IMO.

 

[Darth Elektra]

I have to disagree here. Affleck did a fine job as Matt/DD. What made DD work for me is that it was easy to believe that the 6'3" Affleck could kick serious a$$. The costume, action sequences and characters all felt real. (Unlike EVERY Batman movie where it's obvious that the lead can barely function in the cape and cowl)

The extended bar fight in the DD director's cut was better then anything ANY of the Blade movies had to offer, Affleck and all.

Also, just keep Ang Lee far away from Hulk 2 and it will be more then fine.

I couldnt disaggree with you on one thing!

 

[Darth Elektra]

Most people forget that Affleck's that big of a guy...he's 6'3" or 6'4" (depending on who you ask) and probably 220-230...of course he's going to appear a bit topheavy and NOT so graceful at times, like most real fighters do... but seriously, I'd be more frightened of a guy that big coming at me in a dark red leather suit than a 5'6" guy in a blue and red webbed costume, reguardless of what superpowers they have

EXACTLY.

 

[Ironfan72]

Well,they really didn't give us any thing new regarding the Iron Man development, that we hadn't already heard,basically saying,yes they have it,yes its a important franchise (which they say about all their franchises) and they have many options for the movie and thats about it.

 

[slipknotrocks]

I want more news about hulk 2 and dd2 before I'm happy. And can we get a freakin movie made on Iron man. Black Widow needs to be hurried up to. I'm gonna be 50 before they release some of these movies. And give Elektra 2 a chance.

 

[TheVileOne]

Why? Elektra 2 and DD 2 are not happening.

 

[Darth Elektra]

DD was a really good movie,it made more money than it took,the actors want to come back,Marvel needs to give it another chance! Has for Elektra,It had so much potentiol, was it a great film,no was it good yes,could the sequel be awsome,deffinetly!!!

 

[GNR]

Well whoever said Thor belonged to Sony was wrong!Him and Iron Man better join the fold at Paramount with Nick Fury and Cap.*ahem Ultimates*

 

[darthhalen]

I'm really disappointed with this report, not only financially, but with the development of the movies. Especailly the other studios Marvel has deals with.
I'm sorry blades shades, but I disagree with you. It is ridiculous how long Hulk 2 is taking, and the fact that even Namor has been pushed back with no date now really sucks, and shows little forward movement in my opinion. I know many here still feel like Hulk 2 will happen and so did I until now. I really feel this movie will not be made until the rights return to Marvel, and even then it may not happen
I don't think I'm being negative about Marvel or Hulk 2, just realistic.
With the poor financial results of this report, it really surprised me there was not more news regarding the film slate to boost expectations. I thought there would be several announcements regarding the Paramount/Marvel movies. Oh well.

 

[Darth Elektra]

I'm really disappointed with this report, not only financially, but with the development of the movies. Especailly the other studios Marvel has deals with.
I'm sorry blades shades, but I disagree with you. It is ridiculous how long Hulk 2 is taking, and the fact that even Namor has been pushed back with no date now really sucks, and shows little forward movement in my opinion. I know many here still feel like Hulk 2 will happen and so did I until now. I really feel this movie will not be made until the rights return to Marvel, and even then it may not happen
I don't think I'm being negative about Marvel or Hulk 2, just realistic.
With the poor financial results of this report, it really surprised me there was not more news regarding the film slate to boost expectations. I thought there would be several announcements regarding the Paramount/Marvel movies. Oh well.

I know exactly how you feel,I personally beleive that Hulk 2 will be made,but hell Im still hoping for a DD2.Marvel disappointed its fan's my not giving better details! I just dont understand Marvel,Hulk and DD both made more money than it took,ofcourse both were overall disappointing but if there goal is 2-300 mill they wont reach half of that on half of that @ paromount!

 

[Mr. Magoo]

Did anybody else notice that Hawkeye is getting his own movie? Freakin' sweet, I say. A cult character getting some love is always nice. Then again, what would a Hawkeye movie be about?

 

[Mr. Magoo]

Oops. Double post.

 

[emi]

Cuneo speaks: behind Marvel's gloomy '06

 

[blades_shades]

!The extended bar fight in the DD director's cut was better then anything ANY of the Blade movies had to offer, Affleck and all.

LMFAO Yeah ok.

 

[Sauron]

After Marvel saw what X-men and Spider-man did they rushed everything else and ended up with very poor film versions of their best comics.

No matter how many say well this part and that part was good and if you watch it this way it is good but, you should be able to enjoy the whole movie.

Hulk went sideways, dull and boring was not the way to go with the Green Goliath. I couldn't believe what they did with that movie.

Should've been fun and big and ofcourse still a good story. Bad choice in director, messed up origin. Sure you have to update things but, just not right.

Daredevil the DC was good but still, Kingpin is not black, you go too far away from a character and it is no longer that character.

Ben wouldn't wear spandex so we got that clunky dumb leather suit. Not cool when you need movement. The DD suit looked wierd, especially with the collar constantly open.

 

[adamcz]

"Kingpin is not black"
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That's just about the lamest complaint I've ever heard about a movie. As if Kingpin's race is the essence of his character. They did a great job making him seem powerful, mentally tough, and larger than life, and yet we've got the KKK here complaining that he doesn't look exactly as he did in the comic. Grow up dude.