View Full Version : Is X-men the longest running comic film franchise in history?
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 08:38 AM
When you actually stop to realize that the first X-men film came out way back in the ancient year of 2000, and that we're up to the seventh X-men film without a reboot....that's pretty shocking.
It was the first X-men film that even started the comic book movie revival and what spearheaded all the following Marvel films and kicked DC back into highgear.
Its hard to believe that the X-men film franchise has been running for 14 years and is going to have 7 films without any type of reboot. In this same time period we've seen Spiderman rebooted, Superman have a psuedo-sequel and then rebooted, and even the Batman will be rebooted. Yet X-men is still going. I wonder how much longer too.
The Stryker
07-31-2013, 09:08 AM
It was the first X-men film that even started the comic book movie revival and what spearheaded all the following Marvel films and kicked DC back into highgear.
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Captain PunchYouHard
07-31-2013, 11:35 AM
I guess that depends on how much you enjoy the movies.
The Stryker
07-31-2013, 11:38 AM
I guess that depends on how much you enjoy the movies.
I don't think opinions on the movies mean anything when he's talking about how long they've been going.
Captain PunchYouHard
07-31-2013, 11:51 AM
I don't think opinions on the movies mean anything when he's talking about how long they've been going.
Dry joke, didn't translate apparently.
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 01:58 PM
I'm really surprised X-men was never rebooted. I remember hearing that First Class was originally intended to be a reboot but then they nixed the idea.
Now I wonder if it will ever be rebooted. They can literally continue forever as long as the actors are willing. Fox will never give up the rights to Marvel either so nothing can change.
Turo602
07-31-2013, 02:06 PM
I'm really surprised X-men was never rebooted. I remember hearing that First Class was originally intended to be a reboot but then they nixed the idea.
Now I wonder if it will ever be rebooted. They can literally continue forever as long as the actors are willing. Fox will never give up the rights to Marvel either so nothing can change.
Days of Future Past almost seems like a reboot. I mean, they can literally undo previous events with the whole time travel stuff. At least that's how they made it seem at the comic-con panel.
chrisdude
07-31-2013, 02:36 PM
If you count Superman Returns as a sequel to Superman II. That would be 1978-2006. But it seems you counted that out in your initial post.
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 05:40 PM
Days of Future Past almost seems like a reboot. I mean, they can literally undo previous events with the whole time travel stuff. At least that's how they made it seem at the comic-con panel.
But it's not a real reboot where everything is start from scratch in a new universe with new actors and everything.
Also they're not undoing anything from X3. Xavier and Jean are still in the same situations we left them in and the cure from X3 obviously didn't stick.
We also don't know if Cyclops is even in the movie.
snake
07-31-2013, 05:43 PM
But it's not a real reboot where everything is start from scratch in a new universe with new actors and everything.
Also they're not undoing anything from X3. Xavier and Jean are still in the same situations we left them in and the cure from X3 obviously didn't stick.
We also don't know if Cyclops is even in the movie.
I really hope he is. I liked movie Cyclops.
chrisdude
07-31-2013, 06:05 PM
But it's not a real reboot where everything is start from scratch in a new universe with new actors and everything.
Also they're not undoing anything from X3. Xavier and Jean are still in the same situations we left them in and the cure from X3 obviously didn't stick.
We also don't know if Cyclops is even in the movie.hBqY2NTM_0o
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 06:40 PM
Summarize, I don't have time to watch a video.
Cowabunga Carl
07-31-2013, 07:50 PM
Summarize, I don't have time to watch a video.
Oh great and wonderful one we are sorry that someone posted a four minute video. We shall linch them and then disembowel them for this offense. :roll:
You spend time making stupid threads and you can't watch a four minute video?
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 07:52 PM
Of course not, I am currently on my phone browsing the internet at my job. I can not play any video with sound.
Cowabunga Carl
07-31-2013, 07:55 PM
See you should have said that at first instead of coming off as a pompous ass.
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 07:58 PM
Considering how often people use their phones for browsing the internet now its not that surprising. We're not in the year 2000 anymore.
Cowabunga Carl
07-31-2013, 08:05 PM
Wow, never mind you are a self centered jerk. If you can't see it then say way not demand someone summarize it for you. Some peoples children.
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 08:08 PM
I can't watch a video because I'm on my phone at a job where something like this isn't allowed, I'm not sure what the big deal is.
I don't get home for another 2 hours, so I thought someone could summarize it for the time being.
I can't watch a video because I'm on my phone at a job where something like this isn't allowed, I'm not sure what the big deal is.
It's the way you asked, asshole.
CyberCubed
07-31-2013, 09:59 PM
I'm starting to wonder if certain other people here actually have jobs to go to as well. When you're working at a desk with people all around you, you can't pop open a youtube video for whatever even if its on your phone.
However now that I am home and have watched it, I still say it'll be interesting to see it not go the reboot route. Sure it looks like certain characters will be brought back to life, but that was expected anyway. I just wish we could get confirmation on Cyclops.
Turo602
08-01-2013, 02:20 AM
But it's not a real reboot where everything is start from scratch in a new universe with new actors and everything.
Also they're not undoing anything from X3. Xavier and Jean are still in the same situations we left them in and the cure from X3 obviously didn't stick.
We also don't know if Cyclops is even in the movie.
Yes, but I'm referring to the outcome of the film. They're messing with time which could alter events. Sure, it's not a real reboot, but I see this in the sense of how the Incredible Hulk was a reboot. They could use this as a way to inject more freedom into their universe while not completely ignoring the past, for audience sake. This way, they can continue to tell new stories instead of starting over from scratch. I actually hope they go this route. Rebooting it now just seems like a waste of time. Plus, I would really love to see Mister Sinister and Apocalypse down the line.
I'm starting to wonder if certain other people here actually have jobs to go to as well. When you're working at a desk with people all around you, you can't pop open a youtube video for whatever even if its on your phone.
That's besides the point. You could have explained your situation instead of just demanding something. We understand your situation perfectly. But if you're at work, and aren't allowed to be watching videos, then ask in a way that's gonna make someone want to summarize the video for YOU. They're not obligated to and you're not really giving them much reason to want to take away some of their time for YOUR convenience. Otherwise, get back to work and wait til you get home to watch the video.
Yes, but I'm referring to the outcome of the film. They're messing with time which could alter events. Sure, it's not a real reboot, but I see this in the sense of how the Incredible Hulk was a reboot. They could use this as a way to inject more freedom into their universe while not completely ignoring the past, for audience sake. This way, they can continue to tell new stories instead of starting over from scratch. I actually hope they go this route. Rebooting it now just seems like a waste of time. Plus, I would really love to see Mister Sinister and Apocalypse down the line.
This is actually a good point. I think this can happen.
That's besides the point. You could have explained your situation instead of just demanding something. We understand your situation perfectly. But if you're at work, and aren't allowed to be watching videos, then ask in a way that's gonna make someone want to summarize the video for YOU. They're not obligated to and you're not really giving them much reason to want to take away some of their time for YOUR convenience. Otherwise, get back to work and wait til you get home to watch the video.
Thank yoooooou.
Cyber, you've been here as long as I have. Were you a TMNT board only guy, or did you have an old name? I gotta know so I can either put two and two together, or simply laugh.
Captain PunchYouHard
08-01-2013, 12:17 PM
I'm starting to wonder if certain other people here actually have jobs to go to as well. When you're working at a desk with people all around you, you can't pop open a youtube video for whatever even if its on your phone.
Are you a troll, or just functionally retarded?
Not everyone works "with people all around them." I have my own office, for example.
CyberCubed
08-01-2013, 12:31 PM
And your point? I have a job where that isn't allowed, what can I say about it? I wasn't at home either when that YouTube video was posted.
Cyber, you've been here as long as I have. Were you a TMNT board only guy, or did you have an old name? I gotta know so I can either put two and two together, or simply laugh.
I've always had this username, you might be thinking of someone else.
Captain PunchYouHard
08-01-2013, 12:32 PM
The point is that not everyone is like you.
what can I say about it?
YOU CAN SAY PLEASE AND THANK YOU. How are you not getting that?
CyberCubed
08-01-2013, 12:40 PM
The point is that not everyone is like you.
I think the difference is a lot of people assume we're always at home when we're on the Internet. This was true in the early 2000's.
However with phones that are basically computers in our pockets we can go online at anytime. I make most of my posts on this forum while I'm outside or at my job on my phone.
Stuff I do on my home computer only happens late at night when I'm not playing a videogame or watching something.
Captain PunchYouHard
08-01-2013, 12:42 PM
I think the difference is a lot of people assume we're always at home when we're on the Internet. This was true in the early 2000's.
However with phones that are basically computers in our pockets we can go online at anytime. I make most of my posts on this forum while I'm outside or at my job on my phone.
Stuff I do on my home computer only happens late at night when I'm not playing a videogame or watching something.
Thanks for the primer on handheld devices? I have an electronic Geiger counter that makes traditional Geiger counter clicks.
Anyway, whatever, back to the topic at hand.
Leo656
08-02-2013, 01:30 AM
Stuff I do on my home computer only happens late at night when I'm not playing a videogame or watching something.
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Kevin Nash Disapproves. He also suggests you refrain from giving any details.
Anyway, whatever, back to the topic at hand.
Since you obviously can't admit it on your own:
You're right, guys. It's inconsiderate of me to demand anything of anyone ever. I'm a selfish person.
CyberCubed
08-02-2013, 04:09 PM
Amazing how all this got out of hand over a simple YouTube video.
Its too bad Patrick Stewart is more recognized now for playing Charles Xavier than Captain Picard. These young kids don't even know who he was prior to X-men.
It wasn't the video, it was you. You seriously must have been raised by f*cking circus people. It's really quite astounding how dense you are.
"Come meet the man who hasn't the slightest inkling of how to properly ask someone for a favor! CyberCubed! No matter how hard you try, he'll never understand!"
CyberCubed
08-02-2013, 04:26 PM
It was just a video though of Patrick Stewart drumming up interest for the new movie.
It was also posted out of context as it wasn't part of the current active conversation. It's not like I asked for a video to dissect.
"CyberCubed, ladies and germs! Thank you and good night!"
Turo602
08-02-2013, 04:35 PM
It was just a video though of Patrick Stewart drumming up interest for the new movie.
It was also posted out of context as it wasn't part of the current active conversation. It's not like I asked for a video to dissect.
WTF does any of that matter? Do you seriously not get what the big ****in' commotion is about? And please, don't say it's the goddamn video.
CyberCubed
08-02-2013, 04:38 PM
Yes, because saying I don't have time to watch a YouTube video really sparked a two page circle jerk.
What a great thread. I only wish the next two X-men movies could come out before the guy who plays Magneto dies.
Turo602
08-02-2013, 04:43 PM
Summarize, I don't have time to watch a video.
How do you not get this?
CyberCubed
08-02-2013, 04:44 PM
An obvious statement?
Turo602
08-02-2013, 04:46 PM
An obvious statement?
Not that obvious. You didn't explain jack in that statement for anybody to want to summarize anything for you. You demanded something without saying "please."
CyberCubed
08-02-2013, 04:49 PM
So you think there would be any difference if I worded that sentence slightly differently even if I was asking for the same thing?
If I said, "I can't watch that video right now, could someone give a brief summary?" why would that elicit a different response?
Does it matter?
Turo602
08-02-2013, 04:51 PM
So you think there would be any difference if I worded that sentence slightly differently even if I was asking for the same thing?
If I said, "I can't watch that video right now, could someone give a brief summary?" why would that elicit a different response?
Does it matter?
Of ****ing course. How do you have a job?
CyberCubed
08-02-2013, 04:52 PM
Of ****ing course. How do you have a job?
I don't do customer relations.
Turo602
08-02-2013, 04:54 PM
I don't do customer relations.
Says a lot...
Jester
08-02-2013, 05:12 PM
So you think there would be any difference if I worded that sentence slightly differently even if I was asking for the same thing?
If I said, "I can't watch that video right now, could someone give a brief summary?" why would that elicit a different response?
Does it matter?
Yes...how you present yourself always matters. I've asked this very thing back when I was on a limited internet profile at work and couldn't view embedded videos, and people kindly obliged. It's all about how you come across. There's a difference between asking nicely and demanding.
NO!!! NOT ERASURE!!! CURSE YOU 愛! My wife played Robot Unicorn Attack and the loop of this song dug into my brain.....
CyberCubed
08-02-2013, 06:36 PM
Well I'd certainly hope not.
Leo656
08-03-2013, 12:44 AM
At this point everyone needs to just let it go, man...
Jester
08-03-2013, 01:04 AM
NOOO!!!! It will stay a festering wound!!
Ok...got that out of my system. Proceed.
Ecto Jedi
08-03-2013, 02:40 AM
Summarize, I don't have time to read three pages of back-and-forth arguing.
Leo656
08-03-2013, 02:46 AM
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Scott Hall isn't sure if you're serious or just s**t-stirring...
ZariusTwo
08-03-2013, 04:01 AM
Off to completly mishear the lyrics of the 80s X-Men cartoon theme song
"Magneto's Whores are on the way..."
Leo656
08-03-2013, 04:08 AM
:lol: I'd run. Magneto's Whores would likely be of questionable quality and the absolute loosest of ethics. Although I just had an image of Magneto wearing a big purple pimp hat and now I can't stop f*cking laughing.
Nightcrawler might stick around for Magneto's Whores. Dude banged his sister, he'd go for anything.
Jester
08-03-2013, 04:11 AM
What about Magneto's kids....well...the Ultimate ones anyway. Ick.
Leo656
08-03-2013, 04:53 AM
Yeah, you know come to think of it, Marvel characters don't exactly seem to disapprove of incest very much. :lol:
To be fair, Nightcrawler didn't know it was his sister at first, since she was disguised as his girlfriend... BUT once he found out, he wasn't exactly discouraged. In fact, he seemed... pretty excited about the whole thing, really... That's why it's the Number One Most Awkward Sexual moment In Comic Book History!
See? http://www.cracked.com/article_18957_the-8-most-awkward-sexual-moments-in-comic-book-history_p2.html
:o AWK-waaaaaaard.
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