Blue Beetle Film in the works - Page 3

Monty Mole · 07-10-2023, 09:20 PM

This movie looks lame as hell

*Autbot_Benz* · 07-11-2023, 03:22 PM

*CyberCubed* · 07-11-2023, 03:44 PM

Kinda reminds me of Iron Man honestly. I only know Blue Beetle through Young Justice.

I'm glad Mexicans get their own superhero so they can feel "represented" though. Because we know people can't relate to white superheroes if they're not white themselves. Save reason Miles Morales exists.

*oldmanwinters* · 07-11-2023, 03:55 PM

I would like for this movie to do well, but with the way things have been going for DC movies of late... I don't have any confidence this is going to turn the tide.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-11-2023, 03:58 PM

Did George Lopez really say, "You're a superhero, cabron!" ?

I still don't even get a good sense of what the movie is about. He gets the scarab, Susan Sarandon (from the government, I'm assuming?) wants it back, and then random goon becomes a cyborg and wants to kill him? Are these villains even from the comics or are they doing a Shazam 2?

*Autbot_Benz* · 07-11-2023, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Did George Lopez really say, "You're a superhero, cabron!" ?

I still don't even get a good sense of what the movie is about. He gets the scarab, Susan Sarandon (from the government, I'm assuming?) wants it back, and then random goon becomes a cyborg and wants to kill him? Are these villains even from the comics or are they doing a Shazam 2?

Susan Sarandon plays Victoria Kord who was created for the film

https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Victoria_Kord_(Prime_Earth)

Carpax is the cyborg guy in the movie he is an actual villain who fought the second Blue Beetle
https://dc.fandom.com/wiki/Conrad_Carapax_(New_Earth)

*Coola Yagami* · 07-11-2023, 06:03 PM

Word on Twitter is how nobody really seems to be talking about the movie, especially not the Hispanics this is apparently supposed to cater to.

*IMJ* · 07-11-2023, 06:09 PM

I think it looks good, but I'm on the fence. I feel like it's clinging to "Summer Blockbuster" but will fall more into the "Spykids" territory of movies.

Also not a fan of the some of the responses to the whole "Batman is a fascist" thing, which quite frankly I'm turned off by completely when anyone uses that word in a modern context of what they think it means. Didn't feel funny - just felt like onboarding.

But I don't know - this one is probably a Netflix click for me but not a theater ticket buy.

Monty Mole · 07-11-2023, 08:13 PM

It kinda looks like Invincible for kids.

If this was movie was coming out in 2010, it might be fine. But this genre has been done to death.

*IMJ* · 07-11-2023, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Monty Mole

It kinda looks like Invincible for kids.

If this was movie was coming out in 2010, it might be fine. But this genre has been done to death.

Yeah it seems like Direct to video knockoff of every superhero origins story with every origin story trope involved.

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-11-2023, 08:36 PM

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Yeah it seems like Direct to video knockoff of every superhero origins story with every origin story trope involved.

I saw it advertised during the MLB all-star game. I swear I thought it was a made for streaming film. It sure looks it quality-wise.

Should have used Ted Kord and its okay to be a supporting hero. Reis fails whenever DC pushes the character.

How much will this bomb? This won't have multiple Batman and other Justice League members to help soften the nuke.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-11-2023, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

Should have used Ted Kord and its okay to be a supporting hero. Request fails whenever DC pushes the character.

They should have just had Ted Kord be the Hank Pym to Jaime Reyes' Scott Lang, at least. I know they're not concerned in the least with old school Blue Beetle fans but if they're out there this is probably all pretty insulting.

*MikeandRaph87* · 07-11-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

They should have just had Ted Kord be the Hank Pym to Jaime Reyes' Scott Lang, at least. I know they're not concerned in the least with old school Blue Beetle fans but if they're out there this is probably all pretty insulting.

Agreed. It's the best of both worlds. Two failed comics, a failed back up yet Reyes keeps getting pushed. Ted isn't top tier either, but he is a likeable supporting hero.

Ted Kord is my younger sibling's favorite hero so there could be some subconscious bias. I know he was one of four on Didio's hate list with my Barbara, Dick, and Wally. It's cool to see Waid using him as a JLA reserve in the revised Earth-1 era in World's Finest.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-11-2023, 09:30 PM

I mean, you go back not even that far and you'll find a ton of love for Ted Kord and Booster Gold's adventures in and out of the JLE. All of that out the window for Mexican Iron-Boy, essentially.

I had no real horse in the race myself, necessarily, but I felt for the Kord fans for sure.

~~Sumac~~ · 07-12-2023, 07:33 AM

At least villain design is cool (yeah, you can buy attention by designing a cool cyborg-like thing).

*IMJ* · 07-12-2023, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeandRaph87

Agreed. It's the best of both worlds. Two failed comics, a failed back up yet Reyes keeps getting pushed. Ted isn't top tier either, but he is a likeable supporting hero.

Ted Kord is my younger sibling's favorite hero so there could be some subconscious bias. I know he was one of four on Didio's hate list with my Barbara, Dick, and Wally. It's cool to see Waid using him as a JLA reserve in the revised Earth-1 era in World's Finest.

Same thing they keep doing with Ms. Marvel. And now it's even more of a cluster because she has "stretching powers" in the comics but energy powers in the movies. Awful.

And now, Blue Beetle has "wish armor".

*Andrew NDB* · 07-13-2023, 01:12 PM

Apparently illegal immigration will be a big allegory in this.

https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/...ull-recognize/

~~Sumac~~ · 07-13-2023, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Apparently illegal immigration will be a big allegory in this.

Kill me.

Alternatively how about immigrants fix their shithole countries, instead of running to other ones?

*ZariusTwo* · 07-14-2023, 04:33 AM

The lead actor is calling on fans to get creative and promote the movie on behalf of himself and the crew as he can't do it legally because of the SAG strike.

*oldmanwinters* · 07-14-2023, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo

The lead actor is calling on fans to get creative and promote the movie on behalf of himself and the crew as he can't do it legally because of the SAG strike.

So not only is it the fans’ job to buy tickets, but we also have to shill as PR simps without compensation?

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07-11-2023, 06:09 PM	#48
IMJ Emperor Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Midwest, U.S.A. Posts: 8,892	I think it looks good, but I'm on the fence. I feel like it's clinging to "Summer Blockbuster" but will fall more into the "Spykids" territory of movies. Also not a fan of the some of the responses to the whole "Batman is a fascist" thing, which quite frankly I'm turned off by completely when anyone uses that word in a modern context of what they think it means. Didn't feel funny - just felt like onboarding. But I don't know - this one is probably a Netflix click for me but not a theater ticket buy. __________________ Wave 1 Collectibles Online Market Watch Blog Collection Photography

07-10-2023, 09:20 PM	#41
Monty Mole Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 373	This movie looks lame as hell

07-11-2023, 03:44 PM	#43
CyberCubed Overlord Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 43,881	Kinda reminds me of Iron Man honestly. I only know Blue Beetle through Young Justice. I'm glad Mexicans get their own superhero so they can feel "represented" though. Because we know people can't relate to white superheroes if they're not white themselves. Save reason Miles Morales exists.

07-11-2023, 08:13 PM	#49
Monty Mole Hench Mutant Join Date: Jul 2022 Posts: 373	It kinda looks like Invincible for kids. If this was movie was coming out in 2010, it might be fine. But this genre has been done to death.

07-11-2023, 09:30 PM	#54
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,560	I mean, you go back not even that far and you'll find a ton of love for Ted Kord and Booster Gold's adventures in and out of the JLE. All of that out the window for Mexican Iron-Boy, essentially. I had no real horse in the race myself, necessarily, but I felt for the Kord fans for sure. __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-12-2023, 07:33 AM	#55
~~Sumac~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 6,129	At least villain design is cool (yeah, you can buy attention by designing a cool cyborg-like thing).

07-13-2023, 01:12 PM	#57
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,560	Apparently illegal immigration will be a big allegory in this. https://boundingintocomics.com/2023/...ull-recognize/ __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

07-14-2023, 04:33 AM	#59
ZariusTwo Overlord Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Britain, DINO THUNDER...POWER UP! Posts: 22,497	The lead actor is calling on fans to get creative and promote the movie on behalf of himself and the crew as he can't do it legally because of the SAG strike. __________________ Spider-Man: The Rescue Spider-Man: The Galloping Cat Spider-Man: Scarlet Mirror Doctor Who: Child of the Daleks