Movie Discussion Thread

[M.O.T.H.]

I just think it's failry surprising that there are so many people on here and people I interact with every day that say they've read the graphic novel. Because, prior to the movie, I've never even heard of it. It really wasnt mainstream at all which is surprising.

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

I just think it's failry surprising that there are so many people on here and people I interact with every day that say they've read the graphic novel. Because, prior to the movie, I've never even heard of it. It really wasnt mainstream at all which is surprising.

I think it may have become slightly more mainstream when Time Magazine put it on that list. I know that's when I decided to pick it up and read it.

Also the movie has been so near development for dozens of years with the biggest names at the times involved that I think it might be more mainstream than you think.

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

I think it may have become slightly more mainstream when Time Magazine put it on that list. I know that's when I decided to pick it up and read it.

Also the movie has been so near development for dozens of years with the biggest names at the times involved that I think it might be more mainstream than you think.

Perhaps but, there are many people that have never even heard of it. You just figure they would have released an adult cartoon or something to get it out there more. It was certainly like an underground popular but, it never really broke into the mainstream consciousness. It will now, though...obviously. It's just surprising that something so loved among its fans could be basically kept under wraps or unknown to the vast public for so many years.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by M.O.T.H.

I just think it's failry surprising that there are so many people on here and people I interact with every day that say they've read the graphic novel. Because, prior to the movie, I've never even heard of it. It really wasnt mainstream at all which is surprising.

The Sci-Fi literature class, here at A&M, has The Watchmen as one of the class readings.

[M.O.T.H.]

Originally Posted by Brent

The Sci-Fi literature class, here at A&M, has The Watchmen as one of the class readings.

Well it is well regarded so, I'm not surprised. Sounds pretty sweet but, outside of the comic book or literary world it's not even that well known.

[Paranoidmoonduck]

Originally Posted by Brent

The Sci-Fi literature class, here at A&M, has The Watchmen as one of the class readings.

That is pretty awesome.

[thetedginnshow]

Someone tell me how it is once they see it.

[comahan]

Keep it in the Watchmen thread for now, i merged all the posts over there

[M.O.T.H.]

Well, I watched Quarantine last night and it's actually pretty decent. I've been hearing it was really bad but, I didnt think so. Jennifer Carpenter gets annoying sometimes and as usual, all the lead actors do some bone headed things that no one in their right mind would do in the real world. But for someone who doesnt care for "zombie" movies, I didnt think it was all that bad. It was a helluva lot better than that garbage Romero turned out on his first person attempt, Diary of the Dead. The acting may not be amazing but, it is worlds better here than in that crappy overrated movie. It's actually worth a watch, imo. It's cheesy and not scary in the slightest, imo but, the execution isnt terrible. You'll probably do more laughing than anything but, sometimes that can be a good thing. Again, some people have some weak ass stomachs and get effected by the shaky cam for some reason. I dont have that problem so, I could actually enjoy this type of deal if it's actually decent and this one was pretty decent. So, if you're not proned to motion sickness, I'd suggest watching it...it may surprise you, like it did me. Better than I thought it was going to be.

[fischbowl]

Just thought I'd pay homage to a favourite

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by fischbowl

Just thought I'd pay homage to a favourite

I have spent hours at a time watching that scene. That is my film school right there.

[Brent]

Originally Posted by fischbowl

Just thought I'd pay homage to a favourite

No audio track? A 'u' in 'favorite'? Tisk tisk, Fisch.

[Paul]

Just finished RocknRolla. Wasn't a fan.

[comahan]

News to piss APS off!

Someone who worked on the Wolverine movie sayssssssss

SPOILERS FOR WOLVERINE ORIGINS REGARDING DEADPOOL

• Ryan Reynolds shows up for 10 minutes in the beginning of the film. He's part of Stryker's team, and his mutant ability is mostly being a badass with swords, cutting bullets and the like. He is called Wade Wilson during this period.
• Stryker's big plan (or one of 'em) is to make Weapon XI, a mutant with a ****-ton of mutant powers.
• Stryker uses Wilson's body as the mutant power receptacle, and because of the scarring (I'm not sure whether that's from a previous fight, or as a result of all the mutant powers getting packed into him), Weapon XI is played by Scott Adkins. Weapon XI appears for about ten minutes near the film's end, and has the claws seen above (a la Wolverine), Cyclops' optic blast, Wraith's teleportation ability, and Wolverine's healing factor, too. Also, his mouth is indeed sewn shut.
• Just like Weapon X is given the name "Wolverine," Weapon XI is given the name "Deadpool."

So really, the only inaccuracies with the toys is that Hasbro is calling the Wade Wilson figure Deadpool too, although I can see why they'd rather put "Deadpool" on the packaging rather than "Wade." So, guys... you can freak out and boycott Fox if you want, but please, stop pretending these are two separate characters. Now, it's possible my source is inaccurate, but he's given me ample evidence to believe him (you'll have to trust me on this). So in summary: Wade Wilson is Weapon XI is Deadpool, even if he's played by two different actors. The movie's Deadpool has two big, silly claws, at least by the end. I'm sorry. But that's the way it appears to be.

Now a spoiler on what they made him look like.

Thats what they did to Deadpool.

That. Is what they did, to Deadpool.

:(

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by comahan

News to piss APS off!

Someone who worked on the Wolverine movie sayssssssss

SPOILERS FOR WOLVERINE ORIGINS REGARDING DEADPOOL

• Ryan Reynolds shows up for 10 minutes in the beginning of the film. He's part of Stryker's team, and his mutant ability is mostly being a badass with swords, cutting bullets and the like. He is called Wade Wilson during this period.
• Stryker's big plan (or one of 'em) is to make Weapon XI, a mutant with a ****-ton of mutant powers.
• Stryker uses Wilson's body as the mutant power receptacle, and because of the scarring (I'm not sure whether that's from a previous fight, or as a result of all the mutant powers getting packed into him), Weapon XI is played by Scott Adkins. Weapon XI appears for about ten minutes near the film's end, and has the claws seen above (a la Wolverine), Cyclops' optic blast, Wraith's teleportation ability, and Wolverine's healing factor, too. Also, his mouth is indeed sewn shut.
• Just like Weapon X is given the name "Wolverine," Weapon XI is given the name "Deadpool."

So really, the only inaccuracies with the toys is that Hasbro is calling the Wade Wilson figure Deadpool too, although I can see why they'd rather put "Deadpool" on the packaging rather than "Wade." So, guys... you can freak out and boycott Fox if you want, but please, stop pretending these are two separate characters. Now, it's possible my source is inaccurate, but he's given me ample evidence to believe him (you'll have to trust me on this). So in summary: Wade Wilson is Weapon XI is Deadpool, even if he's played by two different actors. The movie's Deadpool has two big, silly claws, at least by the end. I'm sorry. But that's the way it appears to be.

Now a spoiler on what they made him look like.

Thats what they did to Deadpool.

That. Is what they did, to Deadpool.

:(

I am praying with every fibre that this is someone purposefully leaking wrong info. If it isnt, Im going to burn down Fox Studios. Thats right. Burn the ************ down. If they **** up Deadpool that badly, Im going to ******* lose it. My all time favorite comic character, they find the perfect actor to play him, and then what...they retconn his story into some stupid ******** *** ass movie plot? **** Fox. Give Marvel its character rights back. **** Fox.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

I am praying with every fibre that this is someone purposefully leaking wrong info. If it isnt, Im going to burn down Fox Studios. Thats right. Burn the ************ down. If they **** up Deadpool that badly, Im going to ******* lose it. My all time favorite comic character, they find the perfect actor to play him, and then what...they retconn his story into some stupid ******** *** ass movie plot? **** Fox. Give Marvel its character rights back. **** Fox.

All I have to say is it serves you ******* right for looking forward to what clearly looked and sounded like a pile of **** movie.

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

All I have to say is it serves you ******* right for looking forward to what clearly looked and sounded like a pile of **** movie.

You bastard...Im heartbroken over what they did to Deadpool and you rub it in my face! Admit it, you were excited when you heard that Reynolds was playing Deadpool...come burn ******* Fox down with me! Everyone! **** Fox!

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

You bastard...Im heartbroken over what they did to Deadpool and you rub it in my face! Admit it, you were excited when you heard that Reynolds was playing Deadpool...come burn ******* Fox down with me! Everyone! **** Fox!

**** Reynolds. Him and Deadpool both blow.

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

**** Reynolds. Him and Deadpool both blow.

**** BEN FOSTER! IT IS HE WHO REALLY BLOWS!

chirping Reynolds is one thing, but chirping Deadpool is something completely different...you have started something larger then you realize you fool!

[Dr. Gonzo]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

**** BEN FOSTER! IT IS HE WHO REALLY BLOWS!

chirping Reynolds is one thing, but chirping Deadpool is something completely different...you have started something larger then you realize you fool!

Let's stop with the personal attacks on Ben Foster please. This board is a place of peace, not somewhere people come to be dicks :(

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by Dr. Gonzo

All I have to say is it serves you ******* right for looking forward to what clearly looked and sounded like a pile of **** movie.

I have had faith for awhile now that Origins will be good because the director Gavin Hood was outstanding with the movie Tsotsi. If they let him do his thing I have no doubt he can make an entertaining action movie.

[A Perfect Score]

Originally Posted by Hollywood

I have had faith for awhile now that Origins will be good because the director Gavin Hood was outstanding with the movie Tsotsi. If they let him do his thing I have no doubt he can make an entertaining action movie.

If you read the spoilers above and still think it will be a good movie, you are more naive then Gonzo, who thinks Ben Foster is a good actor.

[Hollywood]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

If you read the spoilers above and still think it will be a good movie, you are more naive then Gonzo, who thinks Ben Foster is a good actor.

haha, I never read spoilers for anything...

[Brodeur]

Originally Posted by A Perfect Score

I am praying with every fibre that this is someone purposefully leaking wrong info. If it isnt, Im going to burn down Fox Studios. Thats right. Burn the ************ down. If they **** up Deadpool that badly, Im going to ******* lose it. My all time favorite comic character, they find the perfect actor to play him, and then what...they retconn his story into some stupid ******** *** ass movie plot? **** Fox. Give Marvel its character rights back. **** Fox.

Ryan Reynolds the perfect actor for Deadpool? Hahahahahaha.

[comahan]

He really is, actually.

I mean, hes not the greatest actor on the planet, but for what Deadpool is, I think Reynolds is pretty much the perfect fit for him.