[OT] Spider-Man...who's interested? (possible spoilers)
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Mouseferatu
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Wow...
So apparently, one of Spider-man's superpowers is "Crushing all previous records beneath his red-socked heel."
The movie made $41.4 million opening day. Not weekend, which isn't even close to over yet. Day.
The previous opening day record, set by Harry Potter, was $32 million and something.
Sheesh. It's an amazing thing to contemplate, but it's possible that Star Wars may not be the biggest opening of this summer. (Okay, not likely. But possible.)
So apparently, one of Spider-man's superpowers is "Crushing all previous records beneath his red-socked heel."
The movie made $41.4 million opening day. Not weekend, which isn't even close to over yet. Day.
The previous opening day record, set by Harry Potter, was $32 million and something.
Sheesh. It's an amazing thing to contemplate, but it's possible that Star Wars may not be the biggest opening of this summer. (Okay, not likely. But possible.)
SHARK
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Greetings!
Just got back from seeing Spider-Man with my wife. Great movie! I thought it was cool how he gradually learned how to use his new-found abilities, and his humbleness was just right, too. Defoe did an *EXCELLENT* job as The Green Goblin! Damn, that body armour of his was just awesome! Who couldn't like that cool glider that he flies around on? That thing rocked!
Kirsten Dunst did a fine job as well. She's good at playing a cute girl with simple, down-to-earth values. The movie rocked! My wife really liked it as well! It brings back many cool memories of all the Spider-Man comics that I used to read as a kid. It makes me want to look into collecting comics again! It was just a great time. I highly recommend Spider-Man.
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
Just got back from seeing Spider-Man with my wife. Great movie! I thought it was cool how he gradually learned how to use his new-found abilities, and his humbleness was just right, too. Defoe did an *EXCELLENT* job as The Green Goblin! Damn, that body armour of his was just awesome! Who couldn't like that cool glider that he flies around on? That thing rocked!
Kirsten Dunst did a fine job as well. She's good at playing a cute girl with simple, down-to-earth values. The movie rocked! My wife really liked it as well! It brings back many cool memories of all the Spider-Man comics that I used to read as a kid. It makes me want to look into collecting comics again! It was just a great time. I highly recommend Spider-Man.
Semper Fidelis,
SHARK
Mojo
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Yeah baby!
Saw it last night...and loved it.
They got everything right. The organic webshooters make so much sense that I'll bet if Stan Lee were to do it all over, they would have been included in the original story.
And they did a good job of setting up possible sequel stories: The Lizard, Harry Green Goblin, The Hobgoblin perhaps.
At times the "emotional" scenes seemed a bit strained, but that might have been the stress of a theatre packed with kids, some of whom could not shut up (why do parents insist on bringing small children to a PG13 movie? Ones that talk loudly at inappropriate times? )
All in all, a good flick, and one I'll see again...
Saw it last night...and loved it.
They got everything right. The organic webshooters make so much sense that I'll bet if Stan Lee were to do it all over, they would have been included in the original story.
And they did a good job of setting up possible sequel stories: The Lizard, Harry Green Goblin, The Hobgoblin perhaps.
At times the "emotional" scenes seemed a bit strained, but that might have been the stress of a theatre packed with kids, some of whom could not shut up (why do parents insist on bringing small children to a PG13 movie? Ones that talk loudly at inappropriate times? )
All in all, a good flick, and one I'll see again...
I just got back from seeing it with my two sons, and I enjoyed it. I was a little leery going in because of some of the changes I'd heard about (as a long-time comic book collector - as in "I have been collecting comic books for more years on the this Earth than not" - and there's a sobering thought, huh?) and a big-time Spidey fan, I wasn't thrilled when I heard that Peter was going to be generating webs from his own body, but you know what? It didn't bother me in the least. I also prefer the accidental bite from a radioactive spider - call me a purist - but I think they did a good job with the genetically-enhanced super-spider bit as well. My biggest disappointment was the look of the Green Goblin armor [insert Power Rangers reference here], but then I've never really been that big a fan of the Green Goblin anyway, so it didn't bother me too much. (Can you imagine if they used the real - and by "real" I mean of course the comic book version - costume for the movie? Let's face it, that would look equally silly.)
My main concerns were that they would do the Spider-Man costume justice - which they did, excellent job - and that they'd do a good job on the characterization of Peter Parker and company - which they did. (Loved that JJJ!)
I also liked the fact that they put in a lot of touches that probably didn't matter to the average viewer, but meant a lot to long-time fans. The fact that Betty Brant was there at the Bugle, even if she didn't play much of a role in the movie. The Albert Einstein poster in Peter's bedroom. The mention of "Eddie" at the Bugle. (Surely this is Eddie Brock?)
All in all, I thought they did a great job of keeping the spirit of the comic books. I look forward to the sequels no doubt already in the works.
And next time, I imagine we'll probably get a new villain. Any guesses? I for one think Doc Ock would make for a great movie villain - I'm sure the special effects department would have a ball with the metal tentacles - or, failing that, maybe Electro. My sons are hoping to see Venom, but I think there's too much backstory to do Venom justice without doing a complete rewrite on his origins.
I just hope they don't go the way of the Batman films and decide to cram multiple villains into each movie. That, in my opinion, was a really bad idea.
Johnathan
My main concerns were that they would do the Spider-Man costume justice - which they did, excellent job - and that they'd do a good job on the characterization of Peter Parker and company - which they did. (Loved that JJJ!)
I also liked the fact that they put in a lot of touches that probably didn't matter to the average viewer, but meant a lot to long-time fans. The fact that Betty Brant was there at the Bugle, even if she didn't play much of a role in the movie. The Albert Einstein poster in Peter's bedroom. The mention of "Eddie" at the Bugle. (Surely this is Eddie Brock?)
All in all, I thought they did a great job of keeping the spirit of the comic books. I look forward to the sequels no doubt already in the works.
And next time, I imagine we'll probably get a new villain. Any guesses? I for one think Doc Ock would make for a great movie villain - I'm sure the special effects department would have a ball with the metal tentacles - or, failing that, maybe Electro. My sons are hoping to see Venom, but I think there's too much backstory to do Venom justice without doing a complete rewrite on his origins.
I just hope they don't go the way of the Batman films and decide to cram multiple villains into each movie. That, in my opinion, was a really bad idea.
Johnathan
Mouseferatu
Hero
There's a minor spoiler below, so read at your own risk.
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Okay, they mentioned several potential villains already. The "Eddie" reference at the Bugle. The whole "I was late again and Doctor Connors fired me," line. (For those who don't know, Doc Connors is the Lizard.) And of course the lead-in to Harry becoming the next Goblin, whichever one they go with.
But I think I might have found one more. It struck me very much while watching the movie, but they never named the character, so I want you other Spidey fans to tell me if I'm reading too much into this.
Think back to the scene at the Quest Industries bunker, when they're testing the military exo-suit. Right before the test begins and the GG shows up, the general is speaking to a man who is, at least presumably, part of the Quest Board, and also part of its scientific team.
He man has brown hair, in a vaguely bowl-like cut. He wears glasses. He's a little round about the middle, without being drastically overweight. He's working with powered exo-skeletons. And we don't know for sure that he died in the Goblin's attack, although it was a pretty hefty explosion.
So, am I reading too much into this? Or have we seen a glimpse of the good Dr. Otto Octavius?
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Okay, they mentioned several potential villains already. The "Eddie" reference at the Bugle. The whole "I was late again and Doctor Connors fired me," line. (For those who don't know, Doc Connors is the Lizard.) And of course the lead-in to Harry becoming the next Goblin, whichever one they go with.
But I think I might have found one more. It struck me very much while watching the movie, but they never named the character, so I want you other Spidey fans to tell me if I'm reading too much into this.
Think back to the scene at the Quest Industries bunker, when they're testing the military exo-suit. Right before the test begins and the GG shows up, the general is speaking to a man who is, at least presumably, part of the Quest Board, and also part of its scientific team.
He man has brown hair, in a vaguely bowl-like cut. He wears glasses. He's a little round about the middle, without being drastically overweight. He's working with powered exo-skeletons. And we don't know for sure that he died in the Goblin's attack, although it was a pretty hefty explosion.
So, am I reading too much into this? Or have we seen a glimpse of the good Dr. Otto Octavius?
Wolfspider
Explorer
It's worth noting that Roger Ebert also questions Peter Parker's sexuality in his review of the film:
http://www.suntimes.com/output/ebert1/wkp-news-spider03f.html
http://www.suntimes.com/output/ebert1/wkp-news-spider03f.html
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That bit he added at the end was TOTALLY out of context.
When I first read it, before seeing the films, I took the line to be a bit more old fashioned: that here's a guy who is in love with this girl-turned-woman, and he's not just out to 'do' her.
After seeing the movie, I know now that he's said it for two very good reasons: One, she's still kind of with Harry, and there's a lot of associated guilt there over the Goblin's death. Two, everyone he's cared about has been put in jeapordy, and he's doing this to protect her.
Again, though: (mod hat on) The comments in the previous part of the thread were still inappropriate. (mod hat off) Ebert's comments just seem like he took the comments out of context, as if the whole movie never happened. The way he mentions it, I sort of imagined the scene taking place in the high school, with MJ clearly in the know that Parker likes her, and is in a way teasing him about it and he answered honorably. Certainly not the scene as it happened in the film.
Though as of late, Ebert's reviews have become increasingly negative and overly critical, IMO.
When I first read it, before seeing the films, I took the line to be a bit more old fashioned: that here's a guy who is in love with this girl-turned-woman, and he's not just out to 'do' her.
After seeing the movie, I know now that he's said it for two very good reasons: One, she's still kind of with Harry, and there's a lot of associated guilt there over the Goblin's death. Two, everyone he's cared about has been put in jeapordy, and he's doing this to protect her.
Again, though: (mod hat on) The comments in the previous part of the thread were still inappropriate. (mod hat off) Ebert's comments just seem like he took the comments out of context, as if the whole movie never happened. The way he mentions it, I sort of imagined the scene taking place in the high school, with MJ clearly in the know that Parker likes her, and is in a way teasing him about it and he answered honorably. Certainly not the scene as it happened in the film.
Though as of late, Ebert's reviews have become increasingly negative and overly critical, IMO.
Wolfspider
Explorer
I haven't seen the movie yet, so I don't know what to think of the comments or Ebert's review. I will agree, however, that Ebert is getting a bit crotchety.
In any case, I agree that the previous comments were innapropriate. I didn't mean to rehash them and certainly don't agree with their tone; I just thought that it was interesting that Ebert brought up a similar point (although less crudely presented). I wonder if this is going to become a common complaint about the movie?
In any case, I agree that the previous comments were innapropriate. I didn't mean to rehash them and certainly don't agree with their tone; I just thought that it was interesting that Ebert brought up a similar point (although less crudely presented). I wonder if this is going to become a common complaint about the movie?
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