The Official Choose A Director Thread

[batman44]

The going darker qoute doesn't really bother me much, the phrase could mean a number of things.

Having watched the video, I really don't think he meant Batman "dark" nor did he say darker than SR.

 

[Webhead2006]

Hopefully they can get out of that "darker" thing for superman, he does need to be a brighter, happier, sunnier character. Only dark things would be the city, villain, and any dark threats brought about.

Yea hopefully it means more mature, and not kiddify/corny, more serious.

 

[Willi Berg]

From V and from what I can see with Ninja Assassin, McTeigue's style is dark. The protagonist deals with a very serious threat, with intense action. I can't see Superman really having a sunny disposition fighting a dark villain, but yes Superman should still have the characteristics we recognise- where he means well, is optimistic, wants to do right by people etc. But McTeigue may do something where that kind of persona is tested.

 

[SuperDaniel]

I don't know. His comments scare the hell out of me. I don't think he's capable enough to do a Superman movie and i disagree with his thoughts on the origin. People need to forget STM, period.

 

[GreenKToo]

Apparently Warner Bros. doesn't realize the true reason the Batman franchise has been successful. It's not because they're dark films, it's because they are faithful to the core aspects of the Batman character. It's not about light vs. dark, what really matters is that the filmmakers understand the character and the world he inhabitants.

Like most studios, money talks to them, and boy did TDK talk.

 

[what_19]

i think that a "darker" superman would be awesome, and by "darker" i dont mean him, but the world around him. make the world gritty, make it filled with crime, with governments that lie, with corrupt politicians. you can make a darker superman movie without changing the character, put him in some real life or death situations, where he does the RIGHT thing no matter what. show him agonizing over decisions....

show him trying to influence the world as best he can and show him having setbacks....some peaco on earth kind of sidestory would be interesting...i think you can use superman to make people think about problems on a global scale. use superman to deal with problems that affect us personally, as far as charity and such, while also making his earths supreme protector...

for me when they say "darker", i dont get my undies in a wad, i think that they want to take supes in a more relatable experience, well at least thats what i hope for

 

[GreenKToo]

The going darker qoute doesn't really bother me much, the phrase could mean a number of things.

Having watched the video, I really don't think he meant Batman "dark" nor did he say darker than SR.

But he did say this.....

"I think that the culture has sort of changed a little bit around Superman," McTeigue suggested regarding a "Superman Returns" follow-up. "If you're going to do something with Superman, I think people would probably like something a little darker."

Granted he didn't say Batman dark but he did say darker.

 

[Showtime]

The more McTeigue talks about Superman, the more I think he was in talks with WB previously but isn't any longer.

 

[what_19]

i would just like a more "realistic" approach to supes, and by that i mean how would the world react to a freaking SUPERHUMAN ALIEN residing in the US respond? what would russia do? the middle east? north korea? how or what would supes have to do to prove that he stood for humanity and human rights and what is just instead of just for the "american way"

could be very interesting

take supes global and really probe how the public would feel...i think gratitude wth an incredible amount of suspicion and caution

 

[Webhead2006]

Well if wb is serious to get this going before the 2011 court deadline we should hear something official within the next few months right, because if we dont have a director or writers official by end of the year/start of jan it doesnt look like it would happen in enough time to make what ever the date is for the 2011 deadline.

As for Mct i am still curious to see what he would do and i am open for him, but thats the thing we dont know what is going on and if he still is in talks with wb, or if they are not longer looking at him and all that. If the iesb news a few weeks back is right james mct/matrix bros were only one pairing on a short list of potential guys. I do wonder what other guys might have or are on that list.

 

[SuperDaniel]

I don't think he understands the character at all to make a movie about him. He would've said so in an interview. Not this BS talk about going darker and no origin.

This is what me, as a fan, want to hear: "I love the Donner movies but they are part of the past now and it is time to reintroduce the character to new audiences. I'd be honored to make a Superman movie because he is such an inspirational figure and that needs to be said in a right, fun and exciting way and that's something the last movie didn't quite accomplish."

 

[SuperDaniel]

edit.

 

[Wheels]

i think that a "darker" superman would be awesome, and by "darker" i dont mean him, but the world around him. make the world gritty, make it filled with crime, with governments that lie, with corrupt politicians. you can make a darker superman movie without changing the character, put him in some real life or death situations, where he does the RIGHT thing no matter what. show him agonizing over decisions....

show him trying to influence the world as best he can and show him having setbacks....some peaco on earth kind of sidestory would be interesting...i think you can use superman to make people think about problems on a global scale. use superman to deal with problems that affect us personally, as far as charity and such, while also making his earths supreme protector...

for me when they say "darker", i dont get my undies in a wad, i think that they want to take supes in a more relatable experience, well at least thats what i hope for

As long as Superman himself isn't portrayed as a dark character it would be fine.

 

[Webhead2006]

That is the thing any time this "dark" "darker" term has been thrown around by folks for superman they never clearly said if they meant the character will be dark and darker like batman for example or if they mean the film be more serious in tone, darker threats to take on, etc........

 

[Christmas]

It's so simple a phrase. "Oh I'd go darker..." Don't make it badass for baddassery's own sake.

A director can extrapolate themes in the story that can set Superman's Heroism in stark relief against corruption or acts of depravity, but making him a badass for the kick of it is lame IMO.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I want Superman updated but not darker really. I mean a little more serious than Donner's but thats about it.

I found Superman Returns to be too dark/serious, so I damn sure don't want something darker than that.

 

[dark_b]

the fact that they use the word ''dark'' means something.do you see anyone saying that they made james bond more darker? or that iron man was darker?

we all know what they mean



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[GreenKToo]

Now I wouldnt mind if they, for instance, had the first half of the film be so bright that you would have to squint your eyes ie: perfect suit, tone, palette, score.
Then, have the second half be dark due to the villain and the death and destruction he causes.
Granted, some will balk at a Superman film having death in it, but thats prolly the only way you'll get non-fans in the seats. We do want a sequel to it afterall dont we.

 

[solidsnake86]

The more McTeigue talks about Superman, the more I think he was in talks with WB previously but isn't any longer.

You're probably right. It's not very often you hear directors comment on a project that they may be in negotiations for. They've probably moved on to the next person on this special list. To bad though, action wise he would've brought something spectacular to the table.

 

[matrix_ghost]

Perhaps I'm being optimistic here, but maybe he's using the word in the loosest way possible, in reference to the public reception of Supes being corny and akin to child's play in the rank of superheroes. In this regard, I would agree with that assertion. However, "mature" would probably be a more accurate word than "dark".

Exactly.
I also think that that's what James was saying. Dark doesn't have to mean dark as in "OMG , Batman's gf got blown to pieces " but more in the lines of maturity. For example suppose that in the superman world a 9/11 tragedy took place. How the Supes have reacted to that....

With movies like The Dark Knight , Watchmen and Iron Man making comic book movies more accessible to adult audiences as opposed to kids and nerds , i don't see why a superman movie can't go in that direction.

 

[Webhead2006]

I totally agree their we need to get out of being corny/kiddy like and taken more serious that teens/adults will like it and still have it not to adult for kids.

 

[FlawlessVictory]

EXCLUSIVE: Matthew Vaughn Calls 'Avengers' & 'Superman' His Dream Projects, Regrets 'Iron Man' Timing

Posted 1 hr ago by Rick Marshall in DC Comics, Marvel, News


"Kick-Ass" director Matthew Vaughn already has one comic book movie in the works, and his name's been dropped in connection with a potential adaptation of "American Jesus," as well as being attached to "Thor" well before Kenneth Branagh joined the project.

So, since it's pretty safe to say Vaughn knows his comics fare, we had to ask him whether there's a dream project out there that he's dying to bring from comics to the big screen—other than "Kick-Ass," of course.

"[I'd] love to do 'The Avengers,'" Vaughn told MTV News. "And Superman... I think it would be great to reinvent Superman."

While he was at it, Vaughn also shared some thoughts about the one that got away, too—and he wasn't talking about Marvel's god of thunder.

"I was desperate to do 'Iron Man' about 8 years ago, and everyone was like, 'Iron Man, no one will go watch that,'" he said. "Cut to now, and it's a huge hit."

"I grew up watching superhero films, so I want to make superhero films," he added.

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/08/2...n-his-dream-projects-regrets-iron-man-timing/



Great, another director who wants to reinvent Superman.

 

[FilmNerdJamie]

At least it's not Millar talking outta his ass for the trillionth time now. Good find, Flawless.

 

[Webhead2006]

Well its just one little word reinvent with no details on what they mean. Do they mean yea i would want to remake the character with all new backstory, etc....... and change things from the comics/not use comic stuff. Or just mean i want to reinvent the film in a more modern take and not make it like the past takes on screen.

 

[Showtime]

At least it's not Millar talking outta his ass for the trillionth time now. Good find, Flawless.

Maybe Matthew Vaughn will say he is doing it, and then bow out at the last minute and let Brett Ratner take over.