The All Encompassing AQUAMAN Movie Thread - Part 6

[Micromind]

 

[harlequinade]

Few things:. 1, this is bigger and weirder than Ragnarok easily. Unlike Ragnarok this has dark and horror elements. And Ragnarok wishes it was compared to LotR 2. The bleak tone was never a problem in DC. Giving the franchise to a bad director was

 

[Micromind]

About comparisons to Ragnarok ..

 

[harlequinade]

You can kinda tell what sort of person is asking when they refer to humor as 'distracting' lol

 

[Iceman]

Also, I'm a bit worried (not for Aquaman movie) that Critics constantly refer to comic book movies not taking itself "too seriously" as a desirable attribute. I mean cbm's should be allowed to be whatever they want to be, depending on the story they want to tell, whether it's an adventure-fantasy or a noir crime thriller or or a kids movie.

I wonder how those Critics (who prefer cbm's to be goofy and fun) will react to Joker movie and 'R' - rated Birds of Prey movie.

Yeah, you don’t see many critics saying that when they’re reviewing films like The Godfather. It’s almost like they have an in-built superiority complex when it comes to what they view as an inherently inferior genre and want to limit the maximum attainable level that films within it can reach.

 

[harlequinade]

Be ready for a bunch of idiots saying "not as rich as Black Panther" as if Aquaman was aiming to be some great drama or as if Black Panther was a great drama itself lol

 

[dennis_3107]

I think everyone is out for blood with Aquaman.

I don't like it being compared to Marvel, but its just comparison, nothing to lose sleep over. But there is group of people (minority, please) is pretending to boycott Aquaman for that, and the fact that James Wan is retweeting some of those tweets about Marvel likeness, which really aggravated those people haha.

 

[kguillou]

When Ragnarok's reactions came out, most of them were saying "funniest Marvel movie ever!!" Which gave you a clear indication of the tone. Im not seeing thr word "funny" being used here but "cheese." Theres a difference.

 

[Iceman]

Few things:. 1, this is bigger and weirder than Ragnarok easily. Unlike Ragnarok this has dark and horror elements. And Ragnarok wishes it was compared to LotR 2. The bleak tone was never a problem in DC. Giving the franchise to a bad director was

Bigger sure, but it could be difficult to be more weird (not that that's a bad thing). And Ragnarok's neverending comedy suggest it wasn't aiming to be paricularly like LotR. I don't think the bleak tone for DC films was the problem either.

 

[Iceman]

I think everyone is out for blood with Aquaman.

I don't like it being compared to Marvel, but its just comparison, nothing to lose sleep over. But there is group of people (minority, please) is pretending to boycott Aquaman for that, and the fact that James Wan is retweeting some of those tweets about Marvel likeness, which really aggravated those people haha.

The number of people doing a boycott like this will be too small to worry about.

 

[Micromind]

When Ragnarok's reactions came out, most of them were saying "funniest Marvel movie ever!!" Which gave you a clear indication of the tone. Im not seeing thr word "funny" being used here but "cheese." Theres a difference.

This may be unpopular opinion but I miss Phase-1 Marvel movies in MCU.

 

[Micromind]

BTW, does anyone here agree that the current thread has become too loong ? and it's time to close this thread and move on to Part-7.

 

[harlequinade]

"This is from “The Wraps” article about early reactions to Aquaman.
“Official tracking estimates for “Aquaman” are not due until this Thursday, but analysts who spoke with TheWrap say the film is likely to give the domestic box office its first $100 million-plus opening since “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” way back in June.”

 

[dennis_3107]

This may be unpopular opinion but I miss Phase-1 Marvel movies in MCU.

I like ironman and the incredible hulk if that counts as phase 1.

Thor is as simple as it can be in terms of plot. The first cap tbh is kinda boring and i literally fell asleep. I might have had a long day before going to the movie, but still.

 

[harlequinade]

The number of people doing a boycott like this will be too small to worry about.

Also these 'people' likely don't have the income, clean clothes or parents' permission to actually go to the movies in the first place so....

 

[Iceman]

Also these 'people' likely don't have the income, clean clothes or parents' permission to actually go to the movies in the first place so....

More likely to be grounded at the time of the film’s release too.

 

[Iceman]

"This is from “The Wraps” article about early reactions to Aquaman.
“Official tracking estimates for “Aquaman” are not due until this Thursday, but analysts who spoke with TheWrap say the film is likely to give the domestic box office its first $100 million-plus opening since “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom” way back in June.”

Early, but great to hear

 

[Morg]

Those that live in London, get over there!

Meet 'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa and director James Wan @ ForbiddenPlanet.com - UK and Worldwide Cult Entertainment Megastore

 

[Iceman]

BTW, does anyone here agree that the current thread has become too loong ? and it's time to close this thread and move on to Part-7.

Which films do you like most from Phase 1? For me phase 3 is the best.

 

[Iceman]

Those that live in London, get over there!

Meet 'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa and director James Wan @ ForbiddenPlanet.com - UK and Worldwide Cult Entertainment Megastore

I knew it would be during my work hours or I definitely would have gone. Can’t they do this on a weekend for once? I love that particular Forbidden Planet too, it’s huge.

 

[Iceman]

Also exactly what I want to hear! Plus I think everyone here needs to get their own trident.

 

[Iceman]

I knew Wan wouldn't let me down.

James Wan made another good movie? I'm shocked... SHOCKED!

Yes, there seems to be a pattern emerging here.

 

[StarLord]

 

[Iceman]

My favorite reactions

I love the 2nd one.

 

[StarLord]

Jupiter Ascending?! What is he smoking?

That movie is absolute trash.