The Top 9 DC Comics Movies Warner Bros. Should Be Making Right Now

[Ion Kenshin]

http://www.audioshocker.com/2009/04...movies-warner-bros-should-be-making-right-now

For some reason, Neal was under the impression that this Top 9 list would be about Texas. He was wrong! This is a WAKE UP CALL for Warner Bros. and some REEL TALK (get it? “reel”???) for the film producers behind any future DC Comics properties.
9. Green Arrow. Supermax, eh? What a ****ing stupid idea. Why would you introduce Green Arrow to the film audience through a prison breakout movie? Play this one close to the vest and tell the tale of a spoiled rich kid that turns into a modern Robin Hood. It’s that easy. Get some imaginative director to envision fun archery antics (including a slo-mo Matrix style arrow shot, of course) and you’ve got another superhero blockbuster on your hands, Warner Bros.
8. Metropolis. This is an unusual suggestion that could work out unusually well - take the highly successful Smallville TV series and spin it off into a blockbuster film where everything we know about the TV show changes. Let Clark Kent grow up and make the transition that we knew he was always going to make. Bring back familiar cast members - Lex, Lana, and more - while solidifying Clark’s status in the big city. Show Kal-El taking hold of the Superman mantle and growing into his infamous role.
7. Arkham Asylum. A horror movie where the spotlight is on the Batman’s rogues gallery. People already know the cast of characters well… so now give them a freaky thriller where every villain gets the same sort of hyper-serious treatment that Heath Ledger and company gave to the Joker. The story could focus on one frightening night when the prisoners of Arkham get loose inside the building and attempt to escape from the asylum. Tell the story from the viewpoint of a psychiatrist working there. People would love this.
6. Green Lantern. Supposedly, this movie is going to get made soon. But Warner Bros., you’re like the “the film studio that cried wolf” when it comes to superhero movies. I’ll believe that you’re actually making this when I see some production stills or photos from the set. And it’s probably best to go with the John Stewart version of the character - that’s who the public is mostly familiar nowadays. Plus, the DCU film universe could use a bit of diversity.
5. The Daily Planet. A film about the most famous fictional newspaper in the world. Redefine Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White for the masses. Show what it’s like to cover news in a world where the unbelievable happens on a regular basis. On the whole, this should be largely devoid of Superman (maybe just a little foreshadowing). However, this movie must be developed with the notion that relaunching the Superman franchise as a sequel is a given. As a tease, have the final scene feature a young Clark Kent being introduced to Lois Lane for the very first time.
4. Flash. The character is truly iconic. That’s what he has in spades over most other superheroes. His name alone gives you everything you need to know: it’s all about speed. Plus, the Flash logo makes for incredible merchandising. The marketing potential for this property is tremendous. To top it off, this legacy character has more than one classic iteration. Therefore, you can kill off Barry in the second film (for unparalleled dramatic superhero tension) and have Wally rise to the challenge.
3. Aquaman. As a huge Aquaman fan, I may be a bit biased. But this character is known across the world and beloved by many who grew up on Super Friends. Those two things alone make it the perfect time for an Aquaman movie, which would be a lavish underwater epic. Still need more proof that this should get made? Entourage has already done the viral promotion for the film! Warner Bros., if you wait too damn long then you’ll never be able to capitalize on that free publicity!!!
2. Superman Begins. Yeah, we already have five modern Superman movies, not to mention countless hours of animated film and TV shows, and then there’s Smallville… and a WHOLE LOT MORE. But the Superman film franchise is in the crapper right now. Warner Bros., just admit that Superman Returns didn’t turn out like you expected and relaunch the whole franchise from the beginning. Keep it simple and go with the “Begins” motif that worked wonders for your Batman franchise.
1. Wonder Woman. Seriously, why is there no Wonder Woman movie yet? I know the story blah blah blah Whedon blah blah blah wrote a script blah blah. WHO CARES!?! Just make the damn movie already!!! This is one of the most famous superheroes in the world and all she has right now is a dated (albeit awesome) 70s TV series and a (LAME!) direct-to-DVD animated film. Stop making excuses, Warner Bros., and make a goddamn Wonder Woman movie!

 

[TheComicbookKid]

That list is all kinds of fail.

1.Why make up two off-shoots(AA and DP) of the Supes and Bats franchises instead of putting up Captain Marvel.

2. How is Aquaman ahead of the Flash?

3. And he likes the Lynda Carter WW over the DVD film(i dislike too) but I assume he wants the 70s version updated.

 

[Ion Kenshin]

LOL Yeah I mostly posted it for the pure funny factor

 

[Chewy]

Smallville the Movie is on my list of 9 DC Comics movies that Warner Brothers should never, ever consider making

 

[Changeling]

Theirs is horrible.

1. Wonder Woman
2. Green Lantern
3. The Flash
4. Sandman
5. JLA
6. Green Arrow
7. Captain Marvel
8. Aquaman
9. Doom Patrol

 

[batlovescatDC]

1. Wonder Woman
2. Green Lantern
3. The Flash
4. Green Arrow
5. Batman 3
6. Superman Reboot
7. John Jones and the Martian Manhunter (j/k about the title, of course, but he does need a detective movie, which of course shows him in his martian form as well.)
8. Aquaman
9. Justice League of America (hopefully with a direct-to-dvd Injustice League film. Even if it's just animated, it would so fuc*ing rock.)

 

[MadVillainy]

1. Superman Reboot (origin story)
2. Wonder Woman
3. The Flash (even though hes my 2nd favorite hero)
4. Aquaman
5. JLA
6. 100 Bullets
7. Sandman
8. Y: The Last Man
9. Green Arrow
10. ????

I didnt count Batman 3, Jonah Hex, or GL because they are already pretty much ont he fast track

 

[Changeling]

REVISED

1. Wonder Woman
2. Super Sequel
3. Sandman
4. Flash
5. JLA
6. Captain Marvel
7. Green Arrow
8. Aquaman
9. Martian Manhunter

 

[JTStarkiller]

Supermax sounds awesome. I stopped reading before finishing #9.

 

[Mister J]

It's good that the Smallville adaptaion was listed early on. I knew I didn't really need to read anything else, just scan the list. GTFO.

No need to put the third Batflick on here, because we know it's a lock.

1. Wonder Woman
2. Green Lantern
3. Superman Reboot
4. Flash
5. Aquaman
6. Justice League
7. Captain Marvel
8. Doom Patrol
9. Suicide Squad

 

[hippie_hunter]

1. Aquaman - I love Aquaman. He's my favorite superhero

2. Superman - Have it be some kind of psuedo reboot/sequel kind of thing to make both fans and haters of Superman Returns as happy as possible. Face it, unlike Batman where pretty much everyone loves Nolan's take, the Superman fanbase is split 50/50 on what direction to take and Warner Bros should take a position with the film that pleases both sides.

3. Wonder Woman - I'd like to see a Wonder Woman film that is similar to the DTV movie we recently got.

4. Flash - Since Hal Jordan is in Green Lantern, this film should have Barry Allen.

5. Green Arrow - I'd honestly would love to see a politically charged Green Arrow film

6. Hawkman - Like Wonder Woman but have it involve Thanagarian aliens and Egyptian mythology

7-9. Vertigo films - 100 Bullets, Y the Last Man, etc.

 

[protocida]

9. Suicide Squad.
8 Teen Titans.
7. Aquaman.
6. Green Arrow.
5. Shazam!
4. Justice League of America.
3. Wonder-Woman.
2. The Flash.
1. Superman.

 

[Lobo]

It's good that the Smallville adaptaion was listed early on. I knew I didn't really need to read anything else, just scan the list. GTFO.

No need to put the third Batflick on here, because we know it's a lock.

1. Wonder Woman
2. Green Lantern
3. Superman Reboot
4. Flash
5. Aquaman
6. Justice League
7. Captain Marvel
8. Doom Patrol
9. Suicide Squad

My list is near identical to J's, the only switch I'd make, is Suicide Squad at 8, and Teen Titans at 9

 

[Commodore Schmidlapp]

1. Superman reboot
2. Green Arrow (My favorite outside of Batman)
3. Flash
4. Green Lantern
5. Wonder Woman
6. Captain Marvel
7. Martian Manhunter
8. Doom Patrol
9. Justice League
10. 100 Bullets

 

[Sawyer]

Wonder Woman being number 1 is basically full proof that that list is BS. I can wait a long, looong time for a WW movie. There are bigger fish to fry.

And Smallville: the Movie?! The Daily Planet?! Who the **** wrote this list and why do I care? Oh, wait... I dont.

 

[Lobo]

What bigger comic Icon than WW hasn't had a movie? Did you notice Wonder Woman tops most people lists here, too?

 

[Sawyer]

I just dont care. Sorry. I'd rather see GL and Flash.

 

[Lobo]

You said there are bigger fish to fry, WW is a bigger fish than either of those two. You not caring doesn't mean the desire is not there. Obviously there is a want for it. not to mention nearly all lists like this, WW is the #1 choice with people asking "Why hasn't she had a movie yet?"

 

[Sawyer]

Eh. I suppose its a matter of who's handling it. If it's a director ans writer that respects the character and makes a good movie for non-fans, I can dig it. If not, it's no big loss on my account. Superhero movies + Female leads = not exactly the best track record.

 

[Mister J]

The list is quite infamous, but in all sincerity, all of those movies were godawful in terms of their imaginings, with even worse qualities concerning plot and execution. Supergirl, Catwoman, Elektra, even extending it to efforts like Aeon Flux and Ultraviolent, all reeked for the most part. Some were outright putrid. It wasn't because they were premised on women. It was because they sucked ass. They deserved (if not, were destined) to bomb.

As you said, get the heads of the project to respect the character and craft a tale that indicates they actually give a damn and I think you get a different result. I'd love to see a flick put the issue to rest, which can assuredly be done with proper handling.

 

[BATZARRO WWD]

I don't have my own list. But I can dissect my feelings for this one.

9. Green Arrow. My personal bias towards heroes with powers tell me, no, not nine.

8. Metropolis. " Let Clark Kent grow up and make the transition that we knew he was always going to make." No, gracias. Smallville is already walking a tightrope of tolerability as a series. A movie about it? Nuh, uh!

7. Arkham Asylum. While not necessarilly a bad Idea, I don't know if the audience is ready for a Batman movie without Batman in it.

6. Green Lantern. I agree with the skepticism, but it STILL is being done as we speak. It doesn't need to be on the list.

5. The Daily Planet. I think WB needs to at least connect a hit with Superman before starting more stuff like this. And isn't Lois Lane's love interest Superman anyway?

4. Flash. A slight nudge up or down. I don't know which .

3. Aquaman. This one goes behind Flash. It can be done right, but in terms of relevance and marketability it's a harder sell.

2. Superman Begins. Look, this one is mostly where it should be. At this point, nobody should be wondering "What's the deal with Superman?". But we all are...

1. Wonder Woman. I thought the animated film was way better than what I remember of the shows reruns. Maybe I'm old fashined like that, but I prefer Superheros fight Superpowered threats rather than lip-synching doppleganger musicians. The animated series dispensed with he notion that Wonder Woman was way too "cooky" to be well executed. But still, while I agree that Wonde Woman should be high in the list, maybe not the top of it.

 

[The Major]

1. Wonder Woman

2. Green Arrow

3. Aquaman

4. Power of Shazam

5. Suicide Squad

6. Flash (Barry Allen)

7. Adam Strange

8. Manhunter (Kate Spencer)

9. The Demon

 

[louiebling$]

1. Superman (Reboot)

2.Shazam

3.The Flash

4.Teen Titans

5. Static Shock

6.Nightwing

7. Aquaman

8. Wonder Woman

9. Justice League

10. Blue Beetle

 

[JokerLedger]

Green Lantern and Batman 3 are guaranteed to be made so I'll have to omit them

1. Superman reboot
2. Wonder Woman
3. The Flash
4. Suicide Squad
5. Green Arrow
6. Aquaman
7. Doom Patrol
8. Plastic Man
9. Justice League

 

[TinkTonks]

Am I the only one who would like to see a Swamp Thing movie?? Like a really dark and serious attempt at one? The material is out there....