Comments on: Rated D for Doom: A Look at Superhero Movies in ‘08

By: Van

Van — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:20:51 +0000

I’d say your omission of Wanted and Jumper is grounded. Wanted is based on a comic that features no superheroes, and the movie is removing the comic-book-i-ness, from what previews have detailed.

Jumper is based on a classic sci fi novel, not a comic book. There are no superheroes, but Sam Jackson is prominently involved.

By: Doom DeLuise

Doom DeLuise — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 03:46:54 +0000

Watchmen and The Spirit come out in 2009. Jumper and Wanted would count as comic book movies (I’ve never heard of Jumper, but I’ll take your word for it), but they wouldn’t count as superhero movies, which is what I’m writing about.

At least I don’t think they would. I know dick diddly about both. I’m talking about guys in spandex or armor.

By: Joe Mamma

Joe Mamma — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:18:47 +0000

If you really want to get technical, there are two direct to DVD films that I’m looking forward to almost as much as the new Batman. The New Frontier should be out any day now. That looks to be the best film ever if lives up to the trailers. Batman: Gotham Nights will arrive on DVD in June. It’s six animated shorts written and drawn by the top screenwriters and DC comic gurus. Expect both of these DVD’s to be PG-13 with lots of blood and serious adult language. When does Zac Snyder’s Watchmen come out? What about Frank Miller’s The Spirit? Do Jumper and Wanted count as comic movies???

By: Mars uhhh Doom?

Mars uhhh Doom? — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:52:06 +0000

I didn’t realize that new Hulk movie was coming out this summer. They’re probably waiting for Iron Man to hit the theaters before blitzing us with Ed Norton getting angry. I’m psyched for The Abomination!

I hate the 80’s TV Hulk thing they’ve got going on, though design -wise.

That show…

Overdub Yelling Hulk beating on construction workers week after week. That’s what I remember most, the dull Bill Bixby Human Interest poo, some Union guy in a hardhat rightfully tossing him around until Bill goes “HUNH!” into the camera for the killer transformation (the best part of the show). Hulk flexes on the union crew and ‘David Banner’ hitchhikes outta town without getting laid. AGAIN. Cue morose piano…
da da da da
da da da da

By: Matt

Matt — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 07:57:02 +0000

I have a special place in my heart for the “original” Punisher flick as well, and I think Tom Jane was the perfect choice (and the fact that he’s not returning almost makes me want to boycott the film on that basis alone).

However, the film itself had some SERIOUS problems that kept it from being anywhere near a solid film, in my mind. For one thing, Travolta really hammed it up. I honestly couldn’t buy him as any kind of a threat - to me, he was little more than a walking target. I also could’ve done without the neighbors. I certainly understand their role in the narrative of the film - to give Frank some sort of character growth, as opposed to simply putting forth two hours of death death death - but it seemed too early. Their comic moments, in my mind, interrupted the tone of the film as opposed to complimenting it. And seriously? There were some RIDICULOUS situations presented in the film. I literally CRINGE every time I see the flaming-skull car lot at the end.

I wish the film had been better - or at least adequate enough to get a decent sized audience. That way, the sequel wouldn’t have stalled for so long, and Tom Jane may not have ducked out. As it stands I’m more or less indifferent to the film, until I start seeing some sort of footage or stills or something.

-M

By: Krystal

Krystal — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 17:53:41 +0000

Hopefully Omegatube will come through on a DVD-quality version of the Dark Knight.

By: Van

Van — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:37:01 +0000

Good luck talking to Kirby, dicknose.

By: Fin Fang Doom

Fin Fang Doom — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:37:11 +0000

I hadn’t heard about the Punisher sequel until this very moment. Is Tom Jane still i the lead? I agree he is totally awesome.

As for good comic movies in 2007: did you see 30 Days of Night?

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:48:37 +0000

So, they laugh at my boner, will they? I’ll show them! I’ll show them how many boners the Joker can make!

Wait, wrong comic.

Never mind.

By: Doominator

Doominator — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:05:58 +0000

Too bad it’s not “Bonered to Death.”