Chindie Posted October 15, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 15, 2015 People actually want the Fantastic Four rights?Marvel want all their rights back. The reason why they'd particularly want the F4 rights is they gave away loads of associated rights with them, which means they can't use whole swathes of their established canon. They can't use 2 of their biggest villains, they can't use a whole race of aliens that have been in loads of plotlines, etc etc. The actual F4 isn't what will interest most people, though Marvel will take some pride in getting their 'first family' back and they'll use them. They don't add much to the current roster as it stands, but having Dr Doom back does. And post Infinity War they might be a bigger deal.FF are an odd one for me.They're seen as somewhat of a 'red headed step child' by many Marvel fanatics but i've always been a fan of them. I certainly think there's the scope for a decent movie in there and I had high hopes (given the director and the cast) for the latest incarnation but my lord was it dismal.I'm not a fan really. I think the issue is there's never been a defining F4 storyline, and as characters they're often a bit bland. The archetypes they explore are relocated by other characters and there's rarely a problem that can't be solved by another character who is more interesting. Hence in big events in the comics they're forever supporting cast - Reed Richards in Civil War for example is little more than a scientist and could have been replaced by anyone really and the story doesn't alter.The best things about them have always been their villains.But theres nothing to say you couldn't make a good movie with them. Fox just consistently **** up.Saying that, I'd love Marvel to bring in some of their more obscure characters to either the big or small screen. I want an Ellis type Moon Knight damnit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omariqy Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 The first F4 was awful and felt like tv movie. I didn't watch the sequel. I was quite looking forward to the most recent version when I saw the cast but I fell asleep after watching 30 minutes and never watched it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 who will help me carry him ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 People actually want the Fantastic Four rights?Marvel want all their rights back. The reason why they'd particularly want the F4 rights is they gave away loads of associated rights with them, which means they can't use whole swathes of their established canon. They can't use 2 of their biggest villains, they can't use a whole race of aliens that have been in loads of plotlines, etc etc. The actual F4 isn't what will interest most people, though Marvel will take some pride in getting their 'first family' back and they'll use them. They don't add much to the current roster as it stands, but having Dr Doom back does. And post Infinity War they might be a bigger deal.FF are an odd one for me.They're seen as somewhat of a 'red headed step child' by many Marvel fanatics but i've always been a fan of them. I certainly think there's the scope for a decent movie in there and I had high hopes (given the director and the cast) for the latest incarnation but my lord was it dismal.I'm not a fan really. I think the issue is there's never been a defining F4 storyline, and as characters they're often a bit bland. The archetypes they explore are relocated by other characters and there's rarely a problem that can't be solved by another character who is more interesting. Hence in big events in the comics they're forever supporting cast - Reed Richards in Civil War for example is little more than a scientist and could have been replaced by anyone really and the story doesn't alter.The best things about them have always been their villains.But theres nothing to say you couldn't make a good movie with them. Fox just consistently **** up.Saying that, I'd love Marvel to bring in some of their more obscure characters to either the big or small screen. I want an Ellis type Moon Knight damnit.my favourite story arc from civil war is the FF one, will be a big miss from the film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikantcpell Posted October 15, 2015 Share Posted October 15, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amsterdam_Neil_D Posted October 16, 2015 Share Posted October 16, 2015 I watched Vacation last night, both me and the Mrs really enjoyed it and I laughed all the way through. Christina Applegate is timeless and worth watching just for her tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyp102 Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 Just re watched Guardians of the Galaxy. What a great film...Now I'm no marvel buff, but I have a theory on Quills father (apparently the director has said the film isn't going to follow the comics).I think it's Thanos, not only would this show how quill has different powers and can survive the infinity stone. It would also follow the lines of GOTG being the modern day Star Wars, in that despite the sexual tension between Quill and Gamorra they are actually related ( in this case purely because Thanos brought up Gamorra). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 17, 2015 Share Posted October 17, 2015 A lot better (IMO) than the reviews stated. Found footage time travel film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted October 18, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2015 Enjoyed Crimson Peak.A beautiful looking movie, with plenty of the usual GDT touches.Cast excellent, particularly Jessica Chastain who is on top form.Not in the same bracket quality wise as Devils Backbone or Pans Labyrinth (not much is) but way, way better than the disappointing Pacific Rim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 An enjoyable budget film about a camera that takes pictures 24 hours into the future. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Avengers age of ultron was alright but felt extremely formulaic now. The storyline followed the usual marvel arc but was still enjoyable. tonight I have ex-machina to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coda Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 The Lobster. Great cast but the intentionally stilted robotic delivery started to grate after a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Designer1 Posted October 18, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted October 18, 2015 Anyone seen Beasts of No Nation yet? Looking forward to that tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 So last night I watch 'The Fault in Our Stars'.I had to blow my nose a few times and wipe away some popcorn dust that had got into my eye.Very well made film about two young couples dealing with cancer. It can get a bit American at times but keeps a lid on it when it wants to. Also a cameo from Willem Dafoe, who seems to pop up in the weirdest films. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFCDAN Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I thought the honest trailer of the fault in our stars said it best. Terrible film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Crimson Peak was definitely worth watching. Chastain is superb, some classic horror tropes and del Toro colour. I do love gothic horror done with a style other than than the fad for some dank blue/grey filter that consumes certain films. Was jumping out the seat with the tense anticipation at times. Edited October 18, 2015 by Rodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meath_Villan Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Forgot just how good this film is/was solid 8/10 Mel hes got a good run as a director in movies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboyangel Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 Really enjoyed Ex Machina - good concept, well acted by the main three characters and a pretty good film in all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 braveheart is a strange one, its an enjoyable film and an absolutely terrible one at the same time, its also probably the most historically inaccurate film ever made 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troon_villan Posted October 19, 2015 Share Posted October 19, 2015 I always thought Braveheart would be a difficult movie for an English to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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