The Amazing Spider-Man Spider-Man Reboot Costume Part 4 - "What's that in his eye??" edition

[Spider-ManHero12]

Because we all know anyone creative enough to put silver shoes on Spider-man has got to be brilliant director.

Lol, if you know me, then you know how skeptical I am about this (but VERY excited at the same time) considering I was very against it when S-M4 was cancelled because it was the wrong move. The silver on the shoes is unnecessary and it bothers me when I look at it, but, like I said, I'm going to try and over look it.

 

[©KAW]

but the changes to the TDK suit made sense within the context of the movie

That's a cop-out excuse and you know it, and what would be the idiotic excuse for the color changes, you can make armor of his classic color scheme blue/gray. The fact is, they changed the classic 70 year old suit and no one cares, because the movie was great.

I prefer the classic Spidey suit myself, but it's no where near that of the changes made to the Batman suit. And The Dark Knight is the comic book movie to beat...not SPIDER-MAN.

 

[chaseter]

but the changes to the TDK suit made sense within the context of the movie

That is exactly right and I have said this all along; if the costume works in the context of the film then I will be fine with it. If they don't explain some of those design choices, then it comes down to aesthetics preference and I hate it. Raimi didn't explain the design choices in the movie but it was just a fantastic looking basic costume. Nolan's Batman, all of those design choices for the suit, are explained so they work in the context of the film.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

How much does the costume really matter after The Dark Knight, seriously, we're talking an almost 100% redesign of Batman's classic suit?

You would have a point if Batman ever had a costume that was faithful and then was changed to TDK suit. You don't.

 

[chaseter]

That's a cop-out excuse and you know it, and what would be the idiotic excuse for the color changes, you can make armor of his classic color scheme blue/gray. The fact is, they changed the classic 70 year old suit and no one cares, because the movie was great.

I prefer the classic Spidey suit myself, but it's no where near that of the changes made to the Batman suit. And The Dark Knight is the comic book movie to beat...not SPIDER-MAN.

It still looks like Batman doesn't it? I am not saying you said this but I have heard multiple times in here that the new suit still looks like Spider-Man to justify all the aesthetic changes. They both look like their comic counterparts in basic terms. However, both have a lot of changes. Nolan explained why that is so I was fine with it. I doubt this movie will explain it because Spider-Man's costume doesn't have a lot of practical explanations other than that is what Peter wanted it to look like.

 

[©KAW]

You would have a point if Batman ever had a costume that was faithful and then was changed to TDK suit. You don't.

What sense does that make, the fact is, no one cares that he's never had a faithful costume to begin with--shouldn't they? The question people should be asking themselves is, why is it that BATMAN not in his classic costume is the better movie, than SPIDER-MAN who's wearing his classic costume.

And you can put up polls across the internet asking which movie owns whom (chose the Spider-Man film of your choice), and The Dark Knight will kick his ass in his classic suit.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

The question people should be asking themselves is, why is it that BATMAN not in his classic costume is the better movie, than SPIDER-MAN who's wearing his classic costume.

The easiest question ever? Because of elements other than the suit duh.

What sense does that make, the fact is, no one cares that he's never had a faithful costume to begin with--shouldn't they?

I am sure people would've been on an uproar if Batman ever had a faithful costume and then changed to TDK suit.

But since Batfans never had that luxury, they don't expect it.

 

[©KAW]

It still looks like Batman doesn't it? I am not saying you said this but I have heard multiple times in here that the new suit still looks like Spider-Man to justify all the aesthetic changes. They both look like their comic counterparts in basic terms. However, both have a lot of changes. Nolan explained why that is so I was fine with it. I doubt this movie will explain it because Spider-Man's costume doesn't have a lot of practical explanations other than that is what Peter wanted it to look like.

Your post makes no sense. Nolan explaining why he made the changes means nothing, it still isn't the classic blue/gray costume. You know, like the classic Spider-Man suit we all want Spider-Man wearing. No one is going to care if Webb makes up excuses why the suit was changed. I sure as hell didn't care when Raimi made excuses for not using the mechanical web-shooters. So I don't expect Webb to get a pass because he comes up with an excuse.

The reason why you all are making up reason for Nolan is, because he made a great film regardless of the changes to the Batman suit. It's that simple. BTW, I don't like the TDK's costume, but the movie is freakin' great.

 

[©KAW]

The easiest question ever? Because of elements other than the suit duh.

Yep, and if the focus is on Peter's hair, pants, eyebrows and gray things on his boots. You can expect The Dark Knight to always be Spider-Man's better.

I am sure people would've been on an uproar if Batman ever had a faithful costume and then changed to TDK suit.

But since Batfans never had that luxury, they don't expect it.

Uh, wouldn't that's be the reason for people to have MORE of an uproar over Batman's suit--then Spider-Man's, because you've NEVER had a faithful suit. By your logic, I guess it's okay to make Bats a mutant sense it was never done in the previous films, eh? Either you expect the classic suit in all comic book films or you don't in any. Who the hell is in charge of accepting when the suit should and shouldn't be change?

 

[craigdbfan]

Big difference between Spider-Man and Batman is that one is a super human and one isn't.

A fantastical costume applies to one while the other actually needs armor if he wants to live another day.

Trying to add "realistic" properties to Spider-Mans costume is ridiculous because nothing about Parkers situation (super strength, spider-sense, super agility, wall crawling) yells "realistic" this allows for him to have a costume that doesn't need to abide by the rules of "real".

Capiche. How many times must one say this?

 

[Ajendo]

Thread Manager wears silver shoes

He's going to be wearing it someplace where the sun don't shine if he carries on with his silly nonsense!

 

[chaseter]

Your post makes no sense. Nolan explaining why he made the changes means nothing, it still isn't the classic blue/gray costume. You know, like the classic Spider-Man suit we all want Spider-Man wearing. No one is going to care if Webb makes up excuses why the suit was changed. I sure as hell didn't care when Raimi made excuses for not using the mechanical web-shooters. So I don't expect Webb to get a pass because he comes up with an excuse.

The reason why you all are making up reason for Nolan is, because he made a great film regardless of the changes to the Batman suit. It's that simple. BTW, I don't like the TDK's costume, but the movie is freakin' great.

Yes it makes no sense. It make no sense why Batman has kevlar chest plates instead of spandex.

 

[chaseter]

Big difference between Spider-Man and Batman is that one is a super human and one isn't.

A fantastical costume applies to one while the other actually needs armor if he wants to live another day.

Trying to add "realistic" properties to Spider-Mans costume is ridiculous because nothing about Parkers situation (super strength, spider-sense, super agility, wall crawling) yells "realistic" this allows for him to have a costume that doesn't need to abide by the rules of "real".

Capiche. How many times must one say this?

Exactamundo.

 

[Tacit Ronin]

By your logic, I guess it's okay to make Bats a mutant sense it was never done in the previous films, eh?

Maybe some wacko version of my "logic" you conjured up.

It is closer to, "it is okay for them to make Batman a mutant since we never had the classic Batman". Since we did, no, its not okay.

 

[©KAW]

Big difference between Spider-Man and Batman is that one is a super human and one isn't.

Wow, you took that literally. Smart guy.

A fantastical costume applies to one while the other actually needs armor if he wants to live another day.

Trying to add "realistic" properties to Spider-Mans costume is ridiculous because nothing about Parkers situation (super strength, spider-sense, super agility, wall crawling) yells "realistic" this allows for him to have a costume that doesn't need to abide by the rules of "real".

Capiche. How many times must one say this?

Still waiting for why the armor couldn't be made into his classic blue/gray suit like the comics. Could he not live another day wearing blue and gray. Since we want Spidey's suit to be perfect and all.

I didn't say anything about adding realistic elements to Spider-Man's suit, where'd you read that s---? Plus, the new suit is just altered in its design, nothing else. Spider-Man suit will protect him no more than Raimi's suit would. Not to mention, the whole notion of Peter making either suit (Raimi/Webb) is fiction in itself. I'm questioning why every other comic book film gets a pass for the changes in their suit and Spidey doesn't, and he's had more suit changes than any of them?

 

[©KAW]

Yes it makes no sense. It make no sense why Batman has kevlar chest plates instead of spandex.

You can have kevlar chest plates and still use the design of the classic suit, nothing but a color change, where's the classic black/yellow logo on his chest. Let me guess, kevlar doesn't take well to yellow. Why the over designed black getup? You're making excuse, I'm just waiting for someone to say because black looks cool.

 

[craigdbfan]

Black looks cool.

 

[©KAW]

Well, that's a better asinine excuse than what the rest are giving.

 

[Immortalfire]

A new thread calls for a new sub title.

 

[Troy_Parker]

It's confusing when people say "it looks like they changed the suit for the sake of change"... I mean, isn't that obvious? Now I'm sure there's no argument that Raimi's suit was like at least 99% accurate to the original design. :P ...soo if they just used that suit, wouldn't it confuse the general public aswell? "white eyes, raised webbing, hey! this must be Spider-Man 4!" as opposed to "yellow eyes, visible seams, lack of belt, visible webshooters, large spider logo stretched all the way on the chest...hmm, this must be something different". Sorry if this didn't make sense, but I'm just trying to say... yes, they made a change for the sake of change because they want to distance themselves as far as they possibly could from the Raimi movies... besides, it's not like he's running around in a completely red leotard with a blue spider or something... this costume still has obvious influences from the comics.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

Big difference between Spider-Man and Batman is that one is a super human and one isn't.

A fantastical costume applies to one while the other actually needs armor if he wants to live another day.

Trying to add "realistic" properties to Spider-Mans costume is ridiculous because nothing about Parkers situation (super strength, spider-sense, super agility, wall crawling) yells "realistic" this allows for him to have a costume that doesn't need to abide by the rules of "real".

Capiche. How many times must one say this?

I couldn't have said it better myself.

 

[Spider-Who?]

Spidey’s suit is one of the most iconic designs in the comic book world. This is not my opinion; it’s a fact. Yes, there have been several variations of the years, (every long standing comic hero goes through suit changes); but it always comes back to the original design. Because it works. Nothing more needs to be said about it. Now, look at the new suit. Yes, it “is” Spider-Man, but with heavy design changes. Personally, I’m one of the people who welcome a director’s ability to take liberties with a costume, so long as the changes made are GOOD changes. IMO, these changes are NOT good.

I'm questioning why every other comic book film gets a pass for the changes in their suit and Spidey doesn't

Who is saying this? Go to the forums of every superhero movie that comes out, and you'll see half of the fans hating the costume design, and half of them loving it. Spider-Man, Captain America, Daredevil, X-Men, Batman, Green Lantern, Thor, Superman, etc - every comic book movie has fans who hate the director's take on the suit. NO superhero movie "gets a pass". And to suggest otherwise is just asinine.

 

[roach]

That's a cop-out excuse and you know it, and what would be the idiotic excuse for the color changes, you can make armor of his classic color scheme blue/gray. The fact is, they changed the classic 70 year old suit and no one cares, because the movie was great.

I prefer the classic Spidey suit myself, but it's no where near that of the changes made to the Batman suit. And The Dark Knight is the comic book movie to beat...not SPIDER-MAN.

I dont think its a cop out.
I hope one day we'll see a comic faithful Batman costume as I am not a fan of the armor we have been getting.
In the context of the story they decided that he needs protection to go out and fight crime.

 

[Immortalfire]

Big difference between Spider-Man and Batman is that one is a super human and one isn't.

A fantastical costume applies to one while the other actually needs armor if he wants to live another day.

Trying to add "realistic" properties to Spider-Mans costume is ridiculous because nothing about Parkers situation (super strength, spider-sense, super agility, wall crawling) yells "realistic" this allows for him to have a costume that doesn't need to abide by the rules of "real".

Capiche. How many times must one say this?

THANK YOU.

I really wish Hollywood would get over this idea of keeping superhero/comic adaptations "real". It's a movie about radioactive spider bite giving a kid super strength and wall crawling ability, who faces off against the likes of a humanoid lizard, a doc with mechanical tentacles, and a crazed loon on a hoverboard! You pretty much forfeit the right to "realism" on that those concepts alone. Geez.

 

[roach]

Who is saying this? Go to the forums of every superhero movie that comes out, and you'll see half of the fans hating the costume design, and half of them loving it. Spider-Man, Captain America, Daredevil, X-Men, Batman, Green Lantern, Thor, Superman, etc - every comic book movie has fans who hate the director's take on the suit. NO superhero movie "gets a pass". And to suggest otherwise is just asinine.

exactly...I was a vet of the great Captain America costume battles