The Official Flash Thread - Part 2

[Lone]

Justin Lin for director.

 

[Octoberist]

I wouldn't mind Lin.

 

[Brian Braddock]

My choice is Alex Proyas - I've enjoyed the films that he's made.

If he was backed and the studio didnt interfere or push things on him, Proyas would make an amazing comicbook movie; always wanted him to direct a Silver Surfer movie but that doesnt look like happening any time this century.

 

[Panthro]

Here's a list of directors that I think should try to direct The Flash;
- The Wachowskis brothers (Matrix-series & Ninja Assassin)
- Paul Greengrass (Bourne-series)
- James Cameron (Avatar, Alien & T2)
- David Yates (Harry Potter-series, his going to need a new movie after HP)

All of these directors are from WB. So it's more likely that these kinda directors will get The Flash.

In the bold: Cameron made those movies for Fox, not WB. He's a damn good director but I don't know if they could get him, not when he seems more focused on an Avatar sequel.

 

[Airwings]

Cameron doesn't want to do superhero films. He doesn't even like superheroes. The only one he could imagine doing was Spider-Man, because he think that character plays in a league. of it's own.

 

[Brian Braddock]

And we all know what he would have done with Spider-Man if he'd have got that chance to direct the movie >shudders<. Thank God he didnt get the chance.

Some directors are just too big to do superhero flicks (and Bond) imo, if that makes any sense. The likes of Tarantino, Cameron etc are all 'auteurs' who have too much of an individual stamp. They'd certainly want to come in with their own ideas and change things, more than likely to the detriment of the character as we know it.

 

[Airwings]

What would be wrong with a big director, if he really wants to? Ridley Scott, Steven Spielberg and those alike are used to do adventure and sci fi anyway. I say "let them change a few things to make a more unique film". A film is a piece of art, not just a comic book with actors.
Tim Burton did some good changes.
Talking about Martin Scorsese, Francis Ford Coppola, Woody Allen and Roman Polanski on the other hand, these are the guys that are on a too high level for comic book adaptions

 

[Brian Braddock]

Hmmm, you've somehow managed to both agree and disagree with my post.

As I said, some directors are too big [or as you say, 'on a too high level'] for these movies. Who those directors [EDIT: sp] are is obviously a debatable and subjective viewpoint.

 

[BlueLantern]

Lin is okay, but not for the Flash. If I was them, I'd try and snag Darren Aronofsky or Duncan Jones.

Both would ground the story more and maybe provide that 'dark' tone that studios seem to love.

 

[OPAZO]

Didn't Greg Berlanti get the movie? I thought I read some were that Greg Berlanti got the movie to direct The Flash.

BTW do you guys think that The Flash should get a new logo for the movie? Maybe just have a flash over his body like Captain Marvel or something?

 

[BlueLantern]

The Flash's logo is just fine, just be interesting to see how they interpret the suit however.

It was one of the first suits that was a one piece, albeit coming out during Schwartz's time of change.

 

[Kokomo29]

Hmmm, you've somehow managed to both agree and disagree with my post.

As I said, some directors are too big [or as you say, 'on a too high level'] for these movies. Who those directors [EDIT: sp] are is obviously a debatable and subjective viewpoint.

I also agree that there are some directors that are a lil' too big to direct superhero movies. I keep looking at Tim Burton and what he was going to do to Superman. I know that there were definitely a lot of studio influences, but many of the elements that made SUPERMAN LIVES what it was, was because of Burton.

Now, I'm by no means saying this applies to all big name directors, but my personal feeling is that many of them come fully equipped with an ego at times. Is that always the case? No. Can it happen with a lesser-known director, too? Yes. But I really feel like we need a director who wants to prove they can make a good superhero movie and not necessarily a movie that just has their personal stamp on it (sometimes with change for the sake of change).

If a big name director comes along and plans to make a faithful adaptation that will make the fans happy and proud - then I'm all for it. I guess I am just partial to the idea of a lesser-known director being given the opportunity (i.e. Jones, Proyas, etc.).

Then again, we all know what happened when Tim Story was given a superhero franchise *shudders* (and Christopher Nolan on the other hand).

I guess it all depends on the situation. If it feels right, then it probably is.

(((Just my $0.02)))

 

[Airwings]

Brian Braddock: The ones you mentioned, Cameron and Tarantino, are more suited to make superhero adaptions than other big directors (Coppola, Scorsese etc).
Cameron does a lot of sci fi and action, Tarantino is very stylized and bring in a lot of popcultural references. I think they have what it takes to dive into the genre, but the second question is which hero. Tarantino Green Arrow (maybe?)

A director's other work may give a hint whether or not he should to it. Why else do you think I brought up Spielberg and Scott?

Kokomo29: A big director SHOULD have his personal stamp on a superhero movie, it must be done to make the adaption stand out from others in the genre. The question is how big the stamp should be.
I rather have personal stamps than just a comic book translated to the screen frame by frame. That is what a faithful adaption is, really. Just frame by frame exactly the same as in the comic book.

 

[BlueLantern]

The problem with Green Arrow is that he's too much like Batman to the average moviegoer.

Unless you're a comic book fan, no one really cares if one dude is fighting crime to rid Gotham of it and the other is fighting crime to protect the little man in Star City.

That and all I can picture is a thug going 'Who are you?!?!?' and a hooded Josh Holloway going 'I'm Green Arrow!' with the Batman voice.

 

[OPAZO]

The Flash's logo is just fine, just be interesting to see how they interpret the suit however.

It was one of the first suits that was a one piece, albeit coming out during Schwartz's time of change.

True, I wonder if Bary's suit is going to pop out from his ring LOL

 

[Airwings]

BlueLantern: But then it's up to the director to do something own of the hero. And I am sure Tarantino can make Green Arrow to look and feel VERY different from Batman.

I will now, here in this moment, suggest Ridley Scott for The Flash. He seems to go back to his sci fi roots. Atleast with the Alien prequel. Haven't heard more about Brave New World or the futuristic/dystopic Monopoly.
Shouldn't he manage to throw out a superhero in the middle of it all? As long as he doesn't rush The Flash in a high speed (lol), but take the time it needs to get it worth seeing, then I will be happy as a lamb.

 

[Kokomo29]

The Flash's logo is just fine, just be interesting to see how they interpret the suit however.

It was one of the first suits that was a one piece, albeit coming out during Schwartz's time of change.

I honestly think that The Flash's costume is one of the coolest costumes out there. I really hope that they don't bulk it up too much, ya know? By all means give it Spider-man definition - but please don't make it look like the 1990's Flash T.V. show costume

 

[OPAZO]

I don't know if you guys have seen this, but these are the new costumes for the new Justice League.

http://media.**************.com/images/users/uploads/32580/1837236-tumblr_lm33wgou9f1qbujox_super.jpg

I wonder if The Flash outfit is going to look like this? Since Batman and Green Lantern have there new movie costumes. And if that is Superman's new outfit for Man of Steel then that is AWESOME!

 

[Kokomo29]

Kokomo29: A big director SHOULD have his personal stamp on a superhero movie, it must be done to make the adaption stand out from others in the genre. The question is how big the stamp should be. I rather have personal stamps than just a comic book translated to the screen frame by frame. That is what a faithful adaption is, really. Just frame by frame exactly the same as in the comic book.

Perfectly said. I totally and completely agree t:

 

[Panthro]

BlueLantern: But then it's up to the director to do something own of the hero. And I am sure Tarantino can make Green Arrow to look and feel VERY different from Batman.

I don't think I want to hear Green Arrow give 30 minute monologues of pop cultural references.

I'm sure Jim Cameron could make a good superhero film - IF he wanted to. Thing is he just doesn't seem interested in the superhero genre (beyond nightmare fueled script for Spider-Man).

 

[BlueLantern]

BlueLantern: But then it's up to the director to do something own of the hero. And I am sure Tarantino can make Green Arrow to look and feel VERY different from Batman.

I will now, here in this moment, suggest Ridley Scott for The Flash. He seems to go back to his sci fi roots. Atleast with the Alien prequel. Haven't heard more about Brave New World or the futuristic/dystopic Monopoly.
Shouldn't he manage to throw out a superhero in the middle of it all? As long as he doesn't rush The Flash in a high speed (lol), but take the time it needs to get it worth seeing, then I will be happy as a lamb.

He probably could give it a different feel, but it would need an entirely new take on the superhero that would catch people out otherwise it's another Batman.

Scott would be good, but I think Duncan Jones', specifically off the back of Source Code could nail the crime-mystery-adventure film we'd need for Barry.

 

[OPAZO]

I honestly think that The Flash's costume is one of the coolest costumes out there. I really hope that they don't bulk it up too much, ya know? By all means give it Spider-man definition - but please don't make it look like the 1990's Flash T.V. show costume

Hahaha yeah I sure hope they don't go with the outfit from the 90's series either!

I wish that they would update his mask though! Have like a yellow lince or something. Like Daredevil's mask. I don't want to his see his eyes just "naked" like that if you know what I mean. Maybe put some black make up like they do on the Batman mask lol. I don't know but like do something.

 

[OPAZO]

Maybe Francis Lawrence could pull off The Flash?!
I Am Legend and Constantine were just purely EPIC!

 

[Airwings]

BlueLantern: A director I wanna see for Green Arrow is Terry Gilliam, not so much Tarantino, but it will never happen with any of them (sad to say). And discussing Green Arrow here is going off-topic

Panthro: The best superhero for Cameron is Aquaman, and that is not only for Entourage. His resume has a couple of films with a "water theme", and some of his work even begins with the letter "A". Perhaps I am reading too much into this?

 

[BlueLantern]

Gilliam would be good. Someone entertaining is needed. Going for Darren Aronofsky or anyone who is similar to Chris Nolan wouldn't be right since there would be no dividing lines then. More Favreau, less Nolan. But yes, off topic.

Cameron would be perfect for the Flash, but he'd never do it. As long as it's not a slipshod director, we're good.