Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) - Page 56

davejames · July 20 2011, 09:16 PM

Beyond Antares wrote:

davejames wrote:

I'm starting to wonder now how they're going to fit The Lizard into this gritty, realistic world.

Two words: DNA Recombination.

Yeah, but how is the makeup going to be realized? Just a guy with some scaly skin and a tail? I sure can't imagine a full-on Lizard dude running around that world.

23skidoo wrote:

This is supposed to be a movie, not a frelling videogame. Same the cheesy first person for the PS3.

Even if that sequence IS in the movie, I doubt it's representative of all the Spidey action in the movie. It's probably just a couple brief moments at the most.

Besides, I think it's kinda cool seeing what such a thing would look like through Peter's eyes.

JacksonArcher · July 20 2011, 10:49 PM

I can't stop watching this trailer. I think the radical shift in tone separates Raimi's movies and this one apart pretty drastically. Raimi's movies were always light-hearted and bright, and this looks considerably darker and more mature. Even when Spider-Man 3 went into "darker" territory it still had that slapstick, wise-cracking feel of a Sam Raimi movie.

It also seems that this movie is going to tread slightly different water than Raimi's first movie. We get to see Peter's parents here and based on the trailer, something to do with secrets. I think Marc Webb and his writers have concocted something different enough to warrant this reboot. At least I hope so.

Also, on top of that, it just feels like a David Fincher movie. The look, the tone, the feel. Even that POV swinging sequence felt like it came from the opening credit sequence of Panic Room. I think I'm excited for this film solely for the darker tone and feel. I liked Raimi's movies a lot, but a lot of the times they were way too corny and sappy for me. The Amazing Spider-Man looks darker, and apparently is grounded in a sense of realism, verses the hyperrealism of Raimi's movies, and I'm really excited for that.

Pilot Ace · July 20 2011, 10:51 PM

JacksonArcher wrote:

I can't stop watching this trailer. I think the radical shift in tone separates Raimi's movies and this one apart pretty drastically. Raimi's movies were always light-hearted and bright, and this looks considerably darker and more mature. Even when Spider-Man 3 went into "darker" territory it still had that slapstick, wise-cracking feel of a Sam Raimi movie.

It also seems that this movie is going to tread slightly different water than Raimi's first movie. We get to see Peter's parents here and based on the trailer, something to do with secrets. I think Marc Webb and his writers have concocted something different enough to warrant this reboot. At least I hope so.

Also, on top of that, it just feels like a David Fincher movie. The look, the tone, the feel. Even that POV swinging sequence felt like it came from the opening credit sequence of Panic Room. I think I'm excited for this film solely for the darker tone and feel. I liked Raimi's movies a lot, but a lot of the times they were way too corny and sappy for me. The Amazing Spider-Man looks darker, and apparently is grounded in a sense of realism, verses the hyperrealism of Raimi's movies, and I'm really excited for that.

Shazam! · July 20 2011, 10:55 PM

davejames wrote:

I sure can't imagine a full-on Lizard dude running around that world.

No full on Lizard dude = NO BUYS

Ayelbourne · July 20 2011, 10:56 PM

JacksonArcher wrote:

I think I'm excited for this film solely for the darker tone and feel.

I'm not. Dark and brooding Spidey sucks. Didn't work for me in the Clone Saga and it won't work for me here.
If I wanted that, I'd read/watch Batman.

Spider-Man has always been at its best when it was dramatic but also lighthearted and funny.

davejames · July 20 2011, 11:04 PM

Well we DO catch a pretty geeky, lighthearted moment between Peter and Gwen in the trailer. So I doubt the whole movie is going to be as dark and heavy as it appears here.

JD · July 20 2011, 11:38 PM

davejames wrote:

Beyond Antares wrote:

davejames wrote:

I'm starting to wonder now how they're going to fit The Lizard into this gritty, realistic world.

Two words: DNA Recombination.

Yeah, but how is the makeup going to be realized? Just a guy with some scaly skin and a tail? I sure can't imagine a full-on Lizard dude running around that world.

It is a Spider-Man movie, so I can't really see it being that realistic. I can see them pulling off the really realistic stuff with a character like Batman, but I don't think it's possible to get that realistic with Spiderman, I can see them pulling of something a little darker, but not anything that realistic.

DarthPipes · July 21 2011, 12:18 AM

THANK GOD it's another origin story, because we so badly needed one after ten years...

Seriously, what's the point in retreading old territory with an origin story? Why can't he just be Spider-Man from the beginning of the movie on? Gritty Spider-Man? When I think gritty comic book characters, I think Wolverine, Batman, and Daredevil. Spider-Man is not gritty. He's a guy who cracks jokes when he's fighting bad guys. He's had plenty of dark moments to be sure and the death of his uncle is one of them. But he's not the Dark Knight and this shouldn't be The Dark Knight.

Andrew Garfield is a great actor but he still looks a little too old to be playing high school Spider-Man.

Finally, I don't see what the fuss is about this trailer. It's Spider-Man Redux on the big screen.

CaptainCanada · July 21 2011, 01:32 AM

DarthPipes wrote:

Andrew Garfield is a great actor but he still looks a little too old to be playing high school Spider-Man.

As I understand it, he's in university.

Admiral Buzzkill · July 21 2011, 04:12 AM

Nothing about the trailer looks any more "mature" than any other superhero movie. Darker than Raimi? Maybe, but...eh.

Admiral_Young · July 21 2011, 04:19 AM

Peter's actually in high school. I believe that is an advanced bio-chem/bio engineering lab he is visiting at Os Corp. You can clearly see his visitor's pass dangling from his little jacket.

Samurai8472 · July 21 2011, 04:34 AM

CaptainCanada wrote:

As I understand it, he's in university.

He's in highschool

There will be ALOT more scenes of Parker in high school than in the 2002 movie

DarthPipes · July 21 2011, 05:16 AM

Looks pretty much the same as the first film.

Funny thing is, I think Peter was only in high school for the first 29 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man.

Admiral_Young · July 21 2011, 05:38 AM

I would disagree that it looks like the first film. I agree with some of the others who have said the tone and feel of the film looks like a David Fincher movie. I was dead set against the very notion of this film when it was first announced but thanks to the trailer and some of the stills that I've seen, along with the cast and director, I've come all the way around to embracing this movie. I can't wait.

Samurai8472 · July 21 2011, 06:11 AM

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July 20 2011, 10:49 PM	#827
JacksonArcher Vice Admiral	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) I can't stop watching this trailer. I think the radical shift in tone separates Raimi's movies and this one apart pretty drastically. Raimi's movies were always light-hearted and bright, and this looks considerably darker and more mature. Even when Spider-Man 3 went into "darker" territory it still had that slapstick, wise-cracking feel of a Sam Raimi movie. It also seems that this movie is going to tread slightly different water than Raimi's first movie. We get to see Peter's parents here and based on the trailer, something to do with secrets. I think Marc Webb and his writers have concocted something different enough to warrant this reboot. At least I hope so. Also, on top of that, it just feels like a David Fincher movie. The look, the tone, the feel. Even that POV swinging sequence felt like it came from the opening credit sequence of Panic Room. I think I'm excited for this film solely for the darker tone and feel. I liked Raimi's movies a lot, but a lot of the times they were way too corny and sappy for me. The Amazing Spider-Man looks darker, and apparently is grounded in a sense of realism, verses the hyperrealism of Raimi's movies, and I'm really excited for that. __________________ Bane: "When Gotham is ashes... you have my permission to die." - The Dark Knight Rises

July 20 2011, 11:04 PM	#831
davejames Vice Admiral Location: Sac, Ca	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) Well we DO catch a pretty geeky, lighthearted moment between Peter and Gwen in the trailer. So I doubt the whole movie is going to be as dark and heavy as it appears here.

July 21 2011, 12:18 AM	#833
DarthPipes Rear Admiral	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) THANK GOD it's another origin story, because we so badly needed one after ten years... Seriously, what's the point in retreading old territory with an origin story? Why can't he just be Spider-Man from the beginning of the movie on? Gritty Spider-Man? When I think gritty comic book characters, I think Wolverine, Batman, and Daredevil. Spider-Man is not gritty. He's a guy who cracks jokes when he's fighting bad guys. He's had plenty of dark moments to be sure and the death of his uncle is one of them. But he's not the Dark Knight and this shouldn't be The Dark Knight. Andrew Garfield is a great actor but he still looks a little too old to be playing high school Spider-Man. Finally, I don't see what the fuss is about this trailer. It's Spider-Man Redux on the big screen.

July 21 2011, 04:12 AM	#835
Admiral Buzzkill The Man Location: Defying Gravity	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) Nothing about the trailer looks any more "mature" than any other superhero movie. Darker than Raimi? Maybe, but...eh. __________________ "I think [J.J. Abrams has] done a great thing for Star Trek. I’m very grateful to him. We all owe him a lot. When someone comes along like he has done and picks it up and elevates it, we should be grateful." - Leonard Nimoy

July 21 2011, 04:19 AM	#836
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) Peter's actually in high school. I believe that is an advanced bio-chem/bio engineering lab he is visiting at Os Corp. You can clearly see his visitor's pass dangling from his little jacket. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

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July 21 2011, 05:16 AM	#838
DarthPipes Rear Admiral	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) Looks pretty much the same as the first film. Funny thing is, I think Peter was only in high school for the first 29 issues of The Amazing Spider-Man.

July 21 2011, 05:38 AM	#839
Admiral_Young Fleet Admiral Location: Metropolis	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) I would disagree that it looks like the first film. I agree with some of the others who have said the tone and feel of the film looks like a David Fincher movie. I was dead set against the very notion of this film when it was first announced but thanks to the trailer and some of the stills that I've seen, along with the cast and director, I've come all the way around to embracing this movie. I can't wait. __________________ Admiral Young Chief of Operations Ignoring the The Last Stand since 2011.

July 21 2011, 06:11 AM	#840
Samurai8472 Vice Admiral	Re: Spider-Man movie (casting, rumors, pix till release) From US Today Notice the man hole cover __________________ "Inception" is a layer cake.