View Full Version : Captain America has a director...
cqb101
11-10-2008, 10:50 AM
..and it's Joe Johnston.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/11/09/joe-johnston-to-direct-captain-america/
If he treats this the same way he did "The Rocketeer", color me excited.
AquaParade
11-10-2008, 09:50 PM
Amazing news. I'm actually pretty interested in this. I love the Rocketeer.
Raven
11-10-2008, 10:08 PM
Sweet! I'll be really excited if we at least get flash backs to him fighting in WWII (Which I dont see why not?).
I have always wanted to see the first few pages from the Ultimates on film, that always looked so sweet!
AquaParade
11-10-2008, 10:11 PM
Sweet! I'll be really excited if we at least get flash backs to him fighting in WWII (Which I dont see why not?).
I have always wanted to see the first few pages from the Ultimates on film, that always looked so sweet!
Completely agree. While I'm not the biggest fan of Cap, I do love the Cap in WWII stuff.
Jester
11-10-2008, 10:54 PM
Sweet! I'll be really excited if we at least get flash backs to him fighting in WWII (Which I dont see why not?).
I have always wanted to see the first few pages from the Ultimates on film, that always looked so sweet!
Ever watch Ultimate Avengers, Raven. It pretty much does just that.
Ryona
11-10-2008, 11:35 PM
I can NOT believe that they're making a movie on this patheticly lame superhero. Captain America was pure propaganda at it's time. He has no place in this day and age.
Any character which is created solely to be a weak, uncreative poster-boy for his nation doesn't even deserve fame. That also goes for Captain Canuck, and every other patriotic loser I'm not yet aware of.
What a waste of time and money that could have gone into an actual good superhero instead of a crappy one.
Honestly, please... Give me someone else. Anyone. Make a movie on Aquaman even. Anyone else would be loads better.
cqb101
11-10-2008, 11:48 PM
I can NOT believe that they're making a movie on this patheticly lame superhero. Captain America was pure propaganda at it's time. He has no place in this day and age.
Any character which is created solely to be a weak, uncreative poster-boy for his nation doesn't even deserve fame. That also goes for Captain Canuck, and every other patriotic loser I'm not yet aware of.
What a waste of time and money that could have gone into an actual good superhero instead of a crappy one.
Honestly, please... Give me someone else. Anyone. Make a movie on Aquaman even. Anyone else would be loads better.
Pick up an issue or two of Brubaker's run on cap before you spout off any more crap like that.
Ryona
11-11-2008, 12:04 AM
Yeah, I know that someone can pick up a lame character, reinvent them, and make them "hip" or "cool" or "with the times". I've seen it happen often.
But really, Captain America is a dink who wears stars and stripes with stupid little wings on his head like a goof and has a name that sounds like it was conceived by a ten year old. "Captain America"?? Easy on the G.I.Joe, fella.
If people are looking for a superhero to be a shining beacon for their country, Superman is right for that job. He's at least a dignified character.
When I look at Captain America, I see in him those hockey fanatics who watch the game half-naked with their team logo painted on their big bellies. Same thing pretty much.
You're all free to like him. It just disappoints me that a movie is actually being made on him when there are so many other superheroes that would have been a better choice.
EDIT
Okay, looking back at my posts, I sound like a mean c**t.
I've been edgy and moody, so excuse my attitude above.
I still stand by on what I've said about Captain America, but I could have done so in a not so bitchy way.
Whatever. Continue.
Superman is just as pro-America as Cap. He's basically JFK without the libido.
Yes, Captain America was created as an outlet for enraged Americans after Pearl Harbor and during the U.S.'s involvement in WWII. Since then, he became the embodiment of American resolve during dark times and a reminder of the spirit and drive for advancement that once was.
We all witnessed the downfall of America with its ridiculous decisions, bullying-type ways, sense of misdirection, and stubbornness towards its fellow man. Marvel responded in a way after killing him off a while back, signifying the death of the American dream, the passion for diversity, and the pursuit of happiness that resulted in a sticky end a la Wile E. Coyote. But, if a film is made and seen by a wider audience other than the comic book community, perhaps this nation can receive that slap in the face and turn itself around, despite the history made after the presidential election.
But I doubt Joe Johnston can pull that off.
I can't wait for this movie.
Jester
11-11-2008, 08:44 AM
The Captain America movie is just one more in the string of intro movies before the Avengers movie is released.
Nether the less, Hulk and Iron Man were very impressive, can't wait to see how they deal with Cap.
odupianist
11-11-2008, 09:08 AM
I love the Rocketeer, so this makes me have a good feeling for this movie. That was a WW2 era film, so to speak, so it'll be interesting to see how Johnston takes it this time.
Mecha Cow
11-11-2008, 09:21 AM
Captain America is more a representative of American core values rather than of the country itself. If I'm not mistaken there have been times where Cap himself became disenchanted with his government.
From what I understand this movie will take place during WWII anyway, and end with him getting frozen to set up for the Avengers movie. It will be interesting to see how they handle that, and if nothing else it'll be a nice change of pace compared to all the modern-day superhero movies.
As long as they don't get Will Smith.
Will Smith is a masterful actor, though. You can't really blame him for Hitchcock, other than the fact that he took the role. He should've seen that the story really falls short halfway through...
Mecha Cow
11-11-2008, 09:53 AM
Oh, I think he's a pretty good actor, just not for this role.
Oh, I thought you were saying that he's unsuited for superhero roles. My apologies.
junkboy
11-11-2008, 10:05 AM
I can be considered a Marvel Universe guy but mainly an X-guy.
but i can say that i really really do not like Cap ( and i fully hate Reed Richards ) - I am not getting any Cap titles nowadays even tho i like Brubaker, i know his run is good, but i do not feel like getting it cause of the character.
Whatever...
Tho this might be an enjoyable movie. I am ok for WWII era story too.
But an Avengers movie is what i want to see more ofc.
raphael_is_cool
11-11-2008, 11:09 AM
You can't really blame him for Hitchcock, other than the fact that he took the role. He should've seen that the story really falls short halfway through...
Yeah, but it was really suspenseful. Oh, wait, did you mean Hancock? :P
Spitfire
11-11-2008, 01:28 PM
This could be good. After I watch Wolfman I'll see how it goes.
That Matt Guy
11-11-2008, 01:35 PM
just as long as he punches hitler in the face, it'll be okay.
The Stryker
11-11-2008, 01:40 PM
I'm hoping the movie is just a brainless actionfest with bits of story thrown in.
Cap didn't start to grow a personality until after he was thawed out.
Yeah, but it was really suspenseful. Oh, wait, did you mean Hancock? :P
Yes, I meant Hancock. I dunno what the hell I was thinking...
poiuytre
11-11-2008, 02:01 PM
I loved the Rocketeer, so I'm fine with this. I wouldn't mind Will Smith being Captain America at all either. He's a good actor and now with our first black president, it would be the ideal time to turn Cap America into an African American too. It would be a good marketing move I think.
Mecha Cow
11-11-2008, 04:01 PM
Making Cap black just as a marketing move would be in pretty bad taste (though I'll assume that was just poor wording on your part).
Anyway, there already was a black Captain America, but he's a different character altogether. If they want to make a movie about him that's cool, but the Captain America is Steve Rogers, who is a white guy. In a WWII setting, that's pretty significant.
odupianist
11-12-2008, 07:59 AM
just as long as he punches hitler in the face, it'll be okay.
Gary Beach for Hitler!
I loved the Rocketeer, so I'm fine with this. I wouldn't mind Will Smith being Captain America at all either. He's a good actor and now with our first black president, it would be the ideal time to turn Cap America into an African American too. It would be a good marketing move I think.
I think Cap being black would be a horrible move, but Mecha Cow already explained why.
Making Cap black just as a marketing move would be in pretty bad taste (though I'll assume that was just poor wording on your part).
Anyway, there already was a black Captain America, but he's a different character altogether. If they want to make a movie about him that's cool, but the Captain America is Steve Rogers, who is a white guy. In a WWII setting, that's pretty significant.
Isn't his name Patriot?
Mecha Cow
11-12-2008, 08:51 AM
As far as I know the black Cap is called Isaiah Bradley, and Patriot is his grandson.
poiuytre
11-12-2008, 09:27 AM
Making Cap black just as a marketing move would be in pretty bad taste (though I'll assume that was just poor wording on your part).
Anyway, there already was a black Captain America, but he's a different character altogether. If they want to make a movie about him that's cool, but the Captain America is Steve Rogers, who is a white guy. In a WWII setting, that's pretty significant.
My bad. I didn't know there already was a black Captain America, nor that the race of the original was significant.
cqb101
11-12-2008, 09:41 AM
As far as I know the black Cap is called Isaiah Bradley, and Patriot is his grandson.
Yep.
I'd love to see Isaiah Bradley have a small role in the Cap movie.
Raph's Girl
11-12-2008, 01:22 PM
just as long as he punches hitler in the face, it'll be okay.
Nothing will ever compare to when Raphael punched Hitler in the face in TMNT Adventures!
Raven
11-13-2008, 12:32 PM
Ever watch Ultimate Avengers, Raven. It pretty much does just that.
Yea I saw that and was greatly dissappointed with it all. I usually dont care how dead on they are with the souce material they are going off of, but that one I wish they were awhole lot more faithfull.
Then again Im baised when it comes to the Ultimates.
raphael_is_cool
11-13-2008, 01:06 PM
My bad. I didn't know there already was a black Captain America, nor that the race of the original was significant.
Captain Native America!
Jester
11-13-2008, 01:10 PM
Yea I saw that and was greatly dissappointed with it all. I usually dont care how dead on they are with the souce material they are going off of, but that one I wish they were awhole lot more faithfull.
Then again Im baised when it comes to the Ultimates.
I guess I was really only talking about the opening stuff, before Cap gets frozen...then again I haven't read the Ultimates.
cqb101
11-19-2008, 10:29 AM
Now we have some writers:
Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely ("The Chronicles of Narnia" films) are in negotiations to pen Marvel Studios' "First Avenger: Captain America." The dealmaking occurs about a week after Joe Johnston (Jumanji, Jurassic Park 3) boarded the project as director.
Created in 1941 by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon for Timely Comics, Captain America is the heroic alter ego of Steve Rogers, who is rejected by the Army for being too sickly and undergoes an experiment that takes him to the pinnacle of human form. Paired with an indestructible shield, he becomes a symbol of the war effort, fighting Nazis and villainous scientists like the Red Skull.
In modern times, the character starred in his own long-running comic series and also was a charter member of Marvel's superteam, the Avengers.
Marvel's "Captain America" will be a World War II-set movie, and the character will appear in the modern day-set "Avengers."
There are far worse choices out there.
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