Ironman - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Bob Danger · 2006-10-05, 12:25 AM

Robert Downey Jr. to star in new Ironman film! I'm wasn't to thrilled, but then I realized Tony Stark was an alcoholic, so he might be able to pull it off.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-10-05, 07:03 AM

Ironman?!

Sweetness.

sperry · 2006-10-05, 08:46 AM

Why, for the love of god, does every two bit superhero comic have to make the transition to a movie? This should be a straight to DVD flick... There are only 3 superheros "big" enough to make it to a mainstream movie: SuperMan, Batman, and Spiderman. The rest... yes, even the X-men... are too small time IMO. Comics aren't that entertaining for all this crap.

Fantastic 4? Not all that fantastic.
The Hulk? Green = gay
That steaming pile with Ben Aflek? Hell, I can't even remember what superhero that was.
Even the last few Batman movies were beyond pathetic... though I never bothered to see the very latest one.

What's next, are the Wonder Twins going to get a 5 movie deal? I can't wait to see how great the ILM effects are for the Amazing Blob.

MikeK · 2006-10-05, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by sperryRant2000

Even the last few Batman movies were beyond pathetic... though I never bothered to see the very latest one.

You should, "Batman Begins" was the only decent batman movie.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-10-05, 09:05 AM

Dude the first two Batman's with Keaton rocked! You guys are nuts. Batman Begins I thought was good too.

All the other movies you listed did suck Scott. Esp. Ben Whoflek movies. I think Ironman will be badass.

I'm the Juggernaut bitch!

Kevin M · 2006-10-05, 09:12 AM

The first Batman was great. The last one, even better.

Jonny, I lawled at teh Juggernaut.

Nick Koan · 2006-10-05, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Why, for the love of god, does every two bit superhero comic have to make the transition to a movie? This should be a straight to DVD flick... There are only 3 superheros "big" enough to make it to a mainstream movie: SuperMan, Batman, and Spiderman. The rest... yes, even the X-men... are too small time IMO. Comics aren't that entertaining for all this crap.

Fantastic 4? Not all that fantastic.
The Hulk? Green = gay
That steaming pile with Ben Aflek? Hell, I can't even remember what superhero that was.
Even the last few Batman movies were beyond pathetic... though I never bothered to see the very latest one.

What's next, are the Wonder Twins going to get a 5 movie deal? I can't wait to see how great the ILM effects are for the Amazing Blob.

Yeah, for the last few years comic books have been the darling of the movie industry. There is usually name recognition, a decent back story and almost a pre-written script of good vs. evil conflict and resolution without much work on the writer/adapter. With these, you don't need a good script to make a lot of money, just a big special effects budget and one or two big name actors. Its much easier then taking the risk on a story where its unknown if the public will accept it.

So, I think we can expect to see more of these, until we get another 10 Batman Forever's in a row.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-10-05, 09:35 AM

I also give the thumbs-up to Batman Begins. It takes it's place right beside the original Batman in my book as the only ones worth watching. Two completely different atmospheres, but both done well. Of course, I'm a sucker for dark, gritty movies so it wasn't hard to like...

Most other comic book movies are worthy of a technicolor yawn.

MPREZIV · 2006-10-05, 09:55 AM

Fantastic4... Jessica Alba... Movie was JUST FINE by my standards!

JonnydaJibba · 2006-10-05, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Fantastic4... Jessica Alba... Movie was JUST FINE by my standards!

I hate to say it, but not even she could save that movie.

However, she is absolutely beautiful.
http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/enterta...1261716443.jpg

sperry · 2006-10-05, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by MPREZIV

Fantastic4... Jessica Alba... Movie was JUST FINE by my standards!

Who's the genius that put Alba in a superhero roll where her power is to be invisible? There's a fucking bottom of the pool idea.

Nick Koan · 2006-10-05, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

Who's the genius that put Alba in a superhero roll where her power is to be invisible? There's a fucking bottom of the pool idea.

But, she couldn't make her clothes invisible, so she had to take them off to become truly invisible. Rawr.

dknv · 2006-10-05, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AtomicLabMonkey

Most other comic book movies are worthy of a technicolor yawn.

How about Sin City? And #2 is due next year.

sperry · 2006-10-05, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dknv

How about Sin City? And #2 is due next year.

I wouldn't call Sin City a "superhero comic". There are no caped and/or tights wearing do-gooders in that one by any stretch of the imagination.

Bob Danger · 2006-10-05, 02:38 PM

Stuff like this makes me ashamed to have been a comic book nerd, when I was younger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGjsPYLb9xU

sperry · 2006-10-05, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Danger

Stuff like this makes me ashamed to have been a comic book nerd, when I was younger.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGjsPYLb9xU

As if it couldn't be worse... Nick Cage? Ugh.

AtomicLabMonkey · 2006-10-06, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by dknv

How about Sin City? And #2 is due next year.

I said most, not all.

I liked Sin City.

MattR · 2006-10-06, 06:10 AM

Sin City was sweet, it went a totally different direction than most of the other comic book movies.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-10-06, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

Sin City was sweet, it went a totally different direction than most of the other comic book movies.

Like showing Jessica Alba's beautiful ass.

Duckie · 2006-10-06, 08:57 AM

V for vendetta...doesnt get more obscure than that when it comes to comic books that will become movies.

sybir · 2006-10-06, 11:51 AM

If you're talking the mainstream Marvel/DC characters, sure, but V has been a classic in more of a graphic novel sense for quite some time.

Unfortunately, some of the really good graphic novels have received questionable (and heavy-handed) conversions to the silver screen, like the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which was an excellent book, but suffered from the normal Hollywood BS like adding characters, etc.

I thought Hellboy was done really well and transferred well to the screen, but that was because the main actor was such a perfect fit. Same with Batman Begins; you finally got someone edgy and dark, who could actually pull off "conflicted" while also being rich

Nick Koan · 2006-11-06, 11:00 AM

Bump.

Just got this off another forum. Its the movies Marvel has slated for the next few years.

Way too many (and too many obscure ones to boot)

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Licensed Marvel Character Feature Film Line-Up For 2007
Ghost Rider, Sony - In post-production, February 16, 2007 release
Spider-Man 3, Sony - In production, May 4, 2007 release
Fantastic Four 2, Fox - In production, June 15, 2007 release

Film Projects Being Developed by Marvel for 2008
Iron Man, Marvel - Writer & director engaged, slated for May 2, 2008
The Incredible Hulk, Marvel - Writer and director engaged, slated for June 27, 2008 release
Ant-Man, Marvel - Writer and director engaged
Captain America, Marvel - Writer engaged
Nick Fury, Marvel - Writer engaged
Thor, Marvel - Writer engaged
The Avengers, Marvel - Writer engaged

And others:
Wolverine, Fox - TBD
The Punisher 2, Lionsgate - TBD
Magneto, Fox - TBD
Namor, Universal - TBD

Who the hell is Ant-Man?

sperry · 2006-11-06, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nKoan

Who the hell is Ant-Man?

That's when your mother's sister has a sex change operation.

JonnydaJibba · 2006-11-06, 12:03 PM

Wow. I didn't know people actually liked the first F4 enough for there to be a second... how gay.

Nick Fury? The Punisher 2? Namor!? Laaaaame.

Bob Danger · 2007-11-18, 11:31 PM

Bump for trailer!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYZ3954lqag

2006-10-05, 12:25 AM	#1
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Ironman Robert Downey Jr. to star in new Ironman film! I'm wasn't to thrilled, but then I realized Tony Stark was an alcoholic, so he might be able to pull it off. __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-10-05, 08:46 AM	#3
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Why, for the love of god, does every two bit superhero comic have to make the transition to a movie? This should be a straight to DVD flick... There are only 3 superheros "big" enough to make it to a mainstream movie: SuperMan, Batman, and Spiderman. The rest... yes, even the X-men... are too small time IMO. Comics aren't that entertaining for all this crap. Fantastic 4? Not all that fantastic. The Hulk? Green = gay That steaming pile with Ben Aflek? Hell, I can't even remember what superhero that was. Even the last few Batman movies were beyond pathetic... though I never bothered to see the very latest one. What's next, are the Wonder Twins going to get a 5 movie deal? I can't wait to see how great the ILM effects are for the Amazing Blob. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2006-10-05, 09:05 AM	#5
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Dude the first two Batman's with Keaton rocked! You guys are nuts. Batman Begins I thought was good too. All the other movies you listed did suck Scott. Esp. Ben Whoflek movies. I think Ironman will be badass. I'm the Juggernaut bitch! __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-10-05, 09:12 AM	#6
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The first Batman was great. The last one, even better. Jonny, I lawled at teh Juggernaut. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2006-10-05, 09:35 AM	#8
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	I also give the thumbs-up to Batman Begins. It takes it's place right beside the original Batman in my book as the only ones worth watching. Two completely different atmospheres, but both done well. Of course, I'm a sucker for dark, gritty movies so it wasn't hard to like... Most other comic book movies are worthy of a technicolor yawn. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2006-10-05, 07:03 AM	#2
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Ironman?! Sweetness. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2006-10-05, 09:55 AM	#9
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	Fantastic4... Jessica Alba... Movie was JUST FINE by my standards! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2006-10-05, 02:38 PM	#15
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Stuff like this makes me ashamed to have been a comic book nerd, when I was younger. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGjsPYLb9xU __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.

2006-10-06, 06:10 AM	#18
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	Sin City was sweet, it went a totally different direction than most of the other comic book movies. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2006-10-06, 08:57 AM	#20
Duckie EJ22 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Reno Posts: 309	V for vendetta...doesnt get more obscure than that when it comes to comic books that will become movies. __________________ quack

2006-10-06, 11:51 AM	#21
sybir The Don Real Name: Aaron Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,097 Car: '97 Legacy / '05 FXT Class: low	If you're talking the mainstream Marvel/DC characters, sure, but V has been a classic in more of a graphic novel sense for quite some time. Unfortunately, some of the really good graphic novels have received questionable (and heavy-handed) conversions to the silver screen, like the League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, which was an excellent book, but suffered from the normal Hollywood BS like adding characters, etc. I thought Hellboy was done really well and transferred well to the screen, but that was because the main actor was such a perfect fit. Same with Batman Begins; you finally got someone edgy and dark, who could actually pull off "conflicted" while also being rich __________________ Tact is for people who aren't witty enough to be sarcastic.

2006-11-06, 12:03 PM	#24
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	Wow. I didn't know people actually liked the first F4 enough for there to be a second... how gay. Nick Fury? The Punisher 2? Namor!? Laaaaame. __________________ "Why do chicks tell you to call and then not answer....so gay." "Cuz girls are fags I dunno"

2007-11-18, 11:31 PM	#25
Bob Danger Tape Terrorist Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Melmac Posts: 1,792 Car: ? Class: Retired! Warning: Prolonged eye contact may cause insanity	Bump for trailer! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYZ3954lqag __________________ A fronte praecipitium a tergo lupi.