Just saw X-Men III (Now with spoilers!)

[buzz]

What they've said that this is the last of this saga. There may well be a X-Men 4 in two years, but that will begin a new story.

Well, there's the "for the time being" in my original sentence.

 

[glass]

Contracts usually don't work like that. If they were signed for further films - and most contracts I've read about say 2-3 films for the major stars - -snip-

Huh? There's been three films! So if they were on 2-3 film contracts, why would that be a problem?


glass.

 

[JoeBlank]

I saw the movie last night. Liked it, but not as much as the first two.

One caveat, I seem to be far more forgiving that the usual internet nit-picking geek. Not that I don't pick nits, and I'm certainly geeky, but I set out to have a good time when I go to the movies, and I usually manage to allow myself to enjoy the flick.

For example, I thought Daredevil and Fantastic Four were pretty decent movies. But I join in the universal hate for Elektra, which I watched on DVD until I fell asleep, and never finished.

The biggest plus I give to X3 is that they got the feel of the characters. Individually, I thought the characters were well portrayed, and the cast selections were good. Beast was great, except that it took me a long time not to picture Frasier when I heard him speak. Colossus was very good. Kitty was pretty near perfect.

But like others I would have liked to see a little more of some of the supporting cast, and a little less Wolverine. I like the character all right, and Jackman does a great job, but the guy is already getting his own movie. Let some other shine.

And while I was impressed at first with the decision to off Cyclops, upon reflecting I think it had too many negative consequences. The death showed that this movie was playing for keeps, and made Phoenix more interesting. But the result was that Storm took over the group lead role, and Wolverine became the love interest who has to do the right thing. I don't like Storm, at least not in the movies, mostly because I don't much care for the actress. And Wolvy already had enough to do.

Here's hoping that the move forward with the franchise, and the next movie can focus on the background characters more. A cameo from one or two of the big wigs, followed by a good romp with Colossus, Kitty, Rogue, Angel, and maybe Iceman and one or two newer characters would be a good show. And they wouldn't have to pay any high-priced stars.

 

[Staffan]

I never understood why the don't just bury the Phoenix hatchet in the comics and let Jean become Marvel Woman. I mean, it worked for Sue Storm/Richards, right?

Well, she is currently dead. Although I kinda agree with SWORD Agent Brand: "Yeah, that'll last."

 

[Klaus]

Yeah, I know. It's just that "Jean Grey" is hardly a superhero name, and "Phoenix" doesn't relate to her mutant power...

... unless her mutant power is resurrection, and THAT explains a lot!

 

[Viking Bastard]

...and "Phoenix" doesn't relate to her mutant power...

... unless her mutant power is resurrection, and THAT explains a lot!

That, my kind sir, is an epiphany of the larger sort.

 

[Taelorn76]

Yeah, I know. It's just that "Jean Grey" is hardly a superhero name, and "Phoenix" doesn't relate to her mutant power...

... unless her mutant power is resurrection, and THAT explains a lot!

Didn't most of the X-men a few years ago go through a 2nd mutation, or had their mutants powers evolve. Maybe that was hers

 

[Staffan]

Yeah, I know. It's just that "Jean Grey" is hardly a superhero name, and "Phoenix" doesn't relate to her mutant power...

... unless her mutant power is resurrection, and THAT explains a lot!

I think the current version is that part of her mutant power is to be adapted to be the host of the Phoenix Force. I'm told there's a comic where Emma Frost gets possessed by it ("Phoenix: Endsong" or something like that), and can't stand the strain and is thus being consumed by it.

 

[Mistwell]

I wondered if they deliberately killed off a bunch of characters so they wouldn't have to pay those actors for X4... but I'm cynical like that.


glass.

I know everyone automatically assumes there will be an X4 because the first three did so well. But really, they do not currently have a plan for an X4. The next movie plans are just Wolverine movies, and not X-Men movies. Hallie Berrie said flat out she will never do another superhero movie. The actors signed for 3 movies (or two movies or one movie, depending on the person), and nobody is signed for another movie except for the Wolverine movie.

It could be they make an X-force or X-factor movie instead or something like that.

 

[Taelorn76]

I know everyone automatically assumes there will be an X4 because the first three did so well. But really, they do not currently have a plan for an X4. The next movie plans are just Wolverine movies, and not X-Men movies. Hallie Berrie said flat out she will never do another superhero movie.

It could be they make an X-force or X-factor movie instead or something like that.

here is an interview where Avi talks about the possibility fo future "X-Men" movies

iF: What are the chances of you and 20th Century Fox agreeing to do another X-MEN film?

ARAD: There’s always a chance of an X-MEN sequel. It’s more of an issue of what is the next X-Men story, and when to do it. The X-Men universe is forever and ever, and it’s the number one comic book. There are an endless amount of stories and great sagas that can go into the future, the past, and the present. There are so many more characters that we didn’t deal with yet. It’s such a rich world. I would not preclude anything.

the whole interview can be read here