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11-10-2008, 10:50 AM
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Captain America has a director...
..and it's Joe Johnston.
http://www.slashfilm.com/2008/11/09/...ptain-america/ If he treats this the same way he did "The Rocketeer", color me excited.
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11-10-2008, 09:50 PM
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Amazing news. I'm actually pretty interested in this. I love the Rocketeer.
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11-10-2008, 10:08 PM
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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! |
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11-10-2008, 10:11 PM
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11-10-2008, 10:54 PM
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11-10-2008, 11:35 PM
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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. |
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11-10-2008, 11:48 PM
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11-11-2008, 12:04 AM
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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. Last edited by Ryona; 11-11-2008 at 12:22 AM. |
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11-11-2008, 01:00 AM
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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.
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11-11-2008, 08:44 AM
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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.
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11-11-2008, 09:08 AM
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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.
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11-11-2008, 09:21 AM
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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.
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11-11-2008, 09:29 AM
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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...
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11-11-2008, 09:53 AM
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Oh, I think he's a pretty good actor, just not for this role.
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11-11-2008, 09:56 AM
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Oh, I thought you were saying that he's unsuited for superhero roles. My apologies.
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11-11-2008, 10:05 AM
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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.
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11-11-2008, 11:09 AM
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11-11-2008, 01:28 PM
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This could be good. After I watch Wolfman I'll see how it goes.
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11-11-2008, 01:35 PM
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just as long as he punches hitler in the face, it'll be okay.
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11-11-2008, 01:40 PM
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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.
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