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Cinemaman said:Unbreakable was really great movie based on superhero![]()
Very underated movie. I love it.
Cinemaman said:Unbreakable was really great movie based on superhero![]()
I SEE SPIDEY said:Yeah, I think that Unbreakable has to be the best superhero movie ever and it put the suppose realism of the X-Men movies and Batman Begins to shame.
That-Guy said:You couldn't resist it, could you? Unbreakable's realistic feel "put the supposed realism of the X-Men movies and Batman Begins to shame" because it was SUPPOSED to be more realistic. Shayamalan was making a movie about a regular guy in the real world who finds out that superhero myth isn't just a work of fiction. Batman Begins and X-Men were placed in a real world type setting as well, but both film franchises were attempting to adhere to a separate world that exists in comic books. There is no Gotham City in the real world. In the real world, the Government is not having debates about what to do with mutants (well, maybe George W. Bush is). Nolan and Singer, while taking some liberties, were attempting to adapt largely unrealistic comic book stories and make them as real and relatable as possible while still staying true to the source material (although I'm sure that you didn't feel they did that). Shayamalan was creating an original, human phenomenon drama based on comic book and superhero mythology but was not actually confined to the guidelines of a typical movie based on a comic book. They're two completely different things and all three films, in my opinion (and many other people's as well) are all very well-made pictures.
dr collossus said:Agreed. I didn't think Unbreakable was any more realistic than BB, just contextually different.
SpiderDaniel said:If Singer leaves, Donner, Jackson or Steven Spielberg should direct the sequels
It's funny that you mention that. Most people applaud Spielberg for actually making statements with his work now and not just focusing on purely commercial ventures. Also, critics have lauded his edgier films and the fact that his "happy" endings are not just saccharine ways of tying up loose ends.LordSuperhero said:I liked Steven's work in the past, but truly his recent work has all this libral propoganda/agenda and with his "happy" endings.
That-Guy said:You couldn't resist it, could you? Unbreakable's realistic feel "put the supposed realism of the X-Men movies and Batman Begins to shame" because it was SUPPOSED to be more realistic. Shayamalan was making a movie about a regular guy in the real world who finds out that superhero myth isn't just a work of fiction. Batman Begins and X-Men were placed in a real world type setting as well, but both film franchises were attempting to adhere to a separate world that exists in comic books. There is no Gotham City in the real world. In the real world, the Government is not having debates about what to do with mutants (well, maybe George W. Bush is). Nolan and Singer, while taking some liberties, were attempting to adapt largely unrealistic comic book stories and make them as real and relatable as possible while still staying true to the source material (although I'm sure that you didn't feel they did that). Shayamalan was creating an original, human phenomenon drama based on comic book and superhero mythology but was not actually confined to the guidelines of a typical movie based on a comic book. They're two completely different things and all three films, in my opinion (and many other people's as well) are all very well-made pictures.
explode7 said:Are u guys crazy? Speilberg only directs Alien movies and yes I know superman is an alien an all but still he has to be treated as a superhero above all else he will become tooo unrelatable. WOTW was good though.
Alien movies? Out of all of his movies, he's made 3 alien movies. If you're trying to be funny you need to try harder.explode7 said:Are u guys crazy? Speilberg only directs Alien movies and yes I know superman is an alien an all but still he has to be treated as a superhero above all else he will become tooo unrelatable.
Showtime029 said:I agree with your points about the differences between Batman Begins and Unbreakable. I do however think that Unbreakable is a nice take on superheroes and anybody involved in the making of a superhero movie should check it out.
That-Guy said:Oh, I agree wholeheartedly. In my opinion, it's the best of Shayamalan's films and the only people who don't like it or respect it are simply those who feel that comic books and superheroes are "stupid" and "for dorks only." But like it or not, comic books have a place in history and its great that Unbreakable attempts to expand upon that by offering up a greater reason for it. It certainly works as a superhero movie as well, and yes, it should be considered by directors who are attempting to make more realistic-style comic book films.
Weadazoid said:I wouldn't want him any where near Superman it would be too strange IMO
I also would not want Cameron or Spielberg.
Peter Jackson would be interesting but I don't think he would do it
I think Singer will be back for a 2nd, I would not mind Ratner either.