myk Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 ^^Yeah, I wish Bale would have consulted Kevin Conroy about how he does his particular Batman voice. It's probably the best around. Regarding the last Superman film, I don't think you can really call it a reboot. If anything, it was way too beholden to the original 80's Superman films. On that note, that's what I appreciated about the latest Superman movie as there was nothing to be changed from the 80's films; they're great in their own right, but refreshing it as they did with the latest movie to make it relevant and appeal to a younger audience was a good move, IMO... Quote
Omegablue Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 Though lets be honest here. Who here would like to see a new Batman trilogy, but done identically to the Arkham game franchise? I would. Quote
areaseven Posted May 6, 2012 Posted May 6, 2012 Though lets be honest here. Who here would like to see a new Batman trilogy, but done identically to the Arkham game franchise? I would. It would be perfect if WB got John Carpenter to direct it, as Arkham City's atmosphere is right up his alley. Quote
BeyondTheGrave Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 On that note, that's what I appreciated about the latest Superman movie as there was nothing to be changed from the 80's films; they're great in their own right, but refreshing it as they did with the latest movie to make it relevant and appeal to a younger audience was a good move, IMO... Sarcasm? Quote
Keith Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 It would be perfect if WB got John Carpenter to direct it, as Arkham City's atmosphere is right up his alley. Problem with the Batman games are the big stupid monsters + Joker turning into one. Remove that aspect, and yeah. Quote
myk Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Sarcasm? Mmmm...no, not at all. I'm a fan of the original Superman movies, and I look at the latest one as an attempt to emulate the original one but in a way that appeals to audiences today. I also believe that Brandon Routh, Roush, Roof, whatever his hame is, performed adequately enough as the man of steel, although I didn't find him as emotionally convincing as Reeves. I realize I'm one of the few that supports the last Super-movie but it is, what it is... Quote
Mog Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 I had no beef with how Brandon Routh portrayed Supes. it wasn't the greatest, but it wasn't the worst portrayal either. Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor, however, seemed heavily out-dated. After seeing the DC animated universe's take on Lex (still a genius, but now a calm, controlled, calculating businessman), I got bored with the movies' one-dimensional version of Lex. And let's not talk about the Kate Bosworth's Lois Lane. . . . . .yeesh! But yeah, let's see what happens with Bats. The Nolans have a pretty good track record. So hopefully, they can deliver again. Quote
myk Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 I had no beef with how Brandon Routh portrayed Supes. it wasn't the greatest, but it wasn't the worst portrayal either. Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor, however, seemed heavily out-dated. After seeing the DC animated universe's take on Lex (still a genius, but now a calm, controlled, calculating businessman), I got bored with the movies' one-dimensional version of Lex. And let's not talk about the Kate Bosworth's Lois Lane. . . . . .yeesh! But yeah, let's see what happens with Bats. The Nolans have a pretty good track record. So hopefully, they can deliver again. Completely agree with your appraisal of Roush, Routh, Rome, whatever his hame is. I actually like the genius-megalomaniac portrayal of Lex Luthor so I have no issue with Spacey's performance. What fault did you find with Bosworth as Lane? I typically don't give females or the characters they play much regard so I never thought about Bosworth/Lane much. I did note that they tried to make her a self-reliant, career-minded woman to relate to women today, but I didn't think much of the character beyond that level... Quote
Omegablue Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Kevin Spacey's Lex Luthor, however, seemed heavily out-dated. After seeing the DC animated universe's take on Lex (still a genius, but now a calm, controlled, calculating businessman), I got bored with the movies' one-dimensional version of Lex. And let's not talk about the Kate Bosworth's Lois Lane. . . . . .yeesh! So true! If the villian fails in any hero story, then the whole film fails. These days it feel producers are purposely making villains lamer just to pump out more of the hero's brand. Quote
Roy Focker Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Of course Lex Luthor is a totally lame villian. The Man of Steel vs a Bald Guy. That's like Mega-Satan vs a blind kitten. Quote
Agent ONE Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Of course Lex Luthor is a totally lame villian. The Man of Steel vs a Bald Guy. That's like Mega-Satan vs a blind kitten. Bald guys are evil Quote
Penguin Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 I had no problem with Spacey's performance, but I thought "crazy land-mogul Lex" was a tired and done concept. Hackman's Lex evolved when the character was kinda in limbo between the hackneyed mad scientist and the eventual evil corporate magnate who could never be indictably linked to his crimes. Continuing it into Superman Returns was poorly done and his "master plan" was ridiculous. Genius Lex Luthor didn't think a Blackhawk full of marines could wipe out his half dozen thugs and drop him over the side of his oh-so-valuable dead black island? Quote
Mog Posted May 9, 2012 Posted May 9, 2012 Completely agree with your appraisal of Roush, Routh, Rome, whatever his hame is. I actually like the genius-megalomaniac portrayal of Lex Luthor so I have no issue with Spacey's performance. What fault did you find with Bosworth as Lane? I typically don't give females or the characters they play much regard so I never thought about Bosworth/Lane much. I did note that they tried to make her a self-reliant, career-minded woman to relate to women today, but I didn't think much of the character beyond that level... Considering how plucky and spunky Lois is generally portrayed as, Bosworth's portrayal was rather flat and bland. She was just sorta there and didn't bring much to the table. One of the reasons I liked the newer take on Lex (especially during Justice League Unlimited) is that, despite being hopelessly outmatched physically against Supes, he could still out-smart, out-maneuver, and out-fox the Man of Steel. Much like a smart businessman, he knows the rules well enough to break 'em, and he uses those same rules against Superman to keep him at bay. And he doesn't wuss out by hiding behind a wig. The new Lex don't give a f&*k about being bald! Quote
renegadeleader1 Posted May 11, 2012 Posted May 11, 2012 Considering how plucky and spunky Lois is generally portrayed as, Bosworth's portrayal was rather flat and bland. She was just sorta there and didn't bring much to the table. You try being knocked up only to have the father bolt on you. Kinda hard to be plucky and spunky then. Quote
Omegablue Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 Kotobukiya's remains the best! http://i.toynewsi.com/g/index.php?mode=view&album=Kotobukiya%2FDark_Knight_Rises_ArtFX&pic=525489_460204833995918_137679822915089_1939325_1959568445_n.jpg&dispsize=600&start=0 Quote
Fly4victory Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 You try being knocked up only to have the father bolt on you. Kinda hard to be plucky and spunky then. Thats if you ignore Superman 2. If you include 2 before Returns then the Lois isn't that bad since Superman wiped her memory at the end. Rather not think of a loose Lois. Quote
Kicker773 Posted May 20, 2012 Posted May 20, 2012 I wonder if they are going to release a new hot toys fig Quote
Omegablue Posted May 24, 2012 Posted May 24, 2012 New TV spot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kOR7bE5AdTQ Quote
Omegablue Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 Another new TV spot. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=imE3EaitaHk Quote
Omegablue Posted May 25, 2012 Posted May 25, 2012 And yeah, it looks there are Raptors or F-23 flying into Gotham! Quote
areaseven Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 Definitely not picking this one up. Will just wait until a diecast version comes out. Quote
Hoptimus Posted June 4, 2012 Posted June 4, 2012 It would be perfect if WB got John Carpenter to direct it, as Arkham City's atmosphere is right up his alley. Stop. You make me sad. That would be awesome. Quote
hutch Posted June 5, 2012 Posted June 5, 2012 It shouldn't be called "The Bat". It should be called "The This Isn't A Car". Quote
areaseven Posted June 18, 2012 Posted June 18, 2012 Earlier this month, Mountain Dew unveiled the winning design of their special The Dark Knight Rises paint scheme for the #88 Chevrolet Impala stock car driven by Dale Earnhardt, Jr. And it gets better, as the car won yesterday's race at Michigan International Speedway. This marks the end of Earnhardt, Jr.'s four-year winless streak. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQkZxbtOqxM Quote
the white drew carey Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 So, basically, it is black. Has the DKR bat symbol on the hood, Batman near the rear wheel wells, and the bright green Mountain Dew plastered everywhere else? Meh... Unless you saw it from the top, it would be hard to tell that it had anything to do with DKR Quote
David Hingtgen Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 The Optimus Prime car for ROTF was way cooler. Quote
areaseven Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) I personally prefer the 1995 Batman Forever paint scheme: or the 1998 Batman and Joker paint schemes: or the 2004 Justice League paint schemes: or the 2005 Batman Begins version: or the 2011 Batman: Arkham City version: Edited June 20, 2012 by areaseven Quote
EXO Posted June 19, 2012 Posted June 19, 2012 (edited) Just messing with ya. Edited June 20, 2012 by >EXO< Messing with A7. Quote
areaseven Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 quote!!!! And what's the point of your reply? Quote
David Hingtgen Posted June 20, 2012 Posted June 20, 2012 I'm guessing to elicit a response from you. Quote
ps99042 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 That preview had my eyes glued to it the whole time, almost forgot I'm babysitting my daughter right now. Quote
Kicker773 Posted June 21, 2012 Posted June 21, 2012 got my tickets already for me and my whole family. LOL Quote
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