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Favreau Now On Board IRON MAN 2??
Merrick here...
Deadline Hollywood's Nikki Finke says issues have been resolved between Jon Favreau & Marvel, and that Favreau has now made a deal to return for the next IRON MAN film.
Marvel Studios and Iron Man director Jon Favreau have reached a deal for him to helm the sequel, due out in 2010.
...according to THIS POST at Deadline Hollywood.
Highly-publicized posturings and shenanigans a few weeks back suggested Jon might not be offered the gig...or choose return to the director's chair even if he was.
No word on how (or IF) Favreau signing on will impact the film's already-announced 2010 release date. Favreau has previously indicated concern about such a tight time frame; essentially saying that he and Downey don't wanna do a knock-off (my wording, not his).
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Good news that Marvel doesn't have its head up its ass completely.
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I hope so, I really do.
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Or maybe even a LOT more action, if we're lucky.
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Thank you John and Marvel!
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He went on the offense. A best defense is a good offense, and he drew a line in the sand to make sure he had the necessary clout to do it right. And saw his share of the big fat Ironpie.
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Cause Favreau didn't deliver the best MARVEL film made since X2, and oh. They were gonna take credit for ALL of it. Stupid cunt. He deserves the credit, the money and the gig.
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I swear the last 15 minutes of Iron Man was like watching a big budget remake of the final battle in Robocop 2. Anyhow, Nikki is right. He was an asshole. Anyone could have directed the same movie. The dude is no fucking visionary. Just a guy who got one movie right (Swingers) and got lucky on "Iron Man" with the inspired casting of RDJ. RDJ made that movie.
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is taking Fav's side on the whole "asshole" thing, which is good. I know it isn't cool for a skilled worker in America to actually want to be paid well, but that doesn't make you an asshole.
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I thought Marvel was really going to screw the pooch on this one.
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Jul 10, 2008 10:02:14 AM CDT
They should include IronMan's Proton Cannon from the Marvel Vs C
by seth brundle
that thing was teh shit!!!
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on the first movie. it's funny, clever, interesting, and also intense (the heart removal scene is heartbreaking - get it). glad he's back on, as it should be.
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We can expect another top notch movie...
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Jul 10, 2008 10:03:34 AM CDT
Finke is right, Favreau's been shameless in his handling of teh
by spencertrilby
Seriously, such a boldface lying about 2010 not being an option, then reaching out to the fans on his BS MySpace so he could butter them up even more... just so he could get a few millions bonus. And not changing anything to the schedule in the process, 2010 becoming all of a sudden a realistic date... How cynical can he be?
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Inspired casting improves a film a script and director make it good, but thanks for shitting on Favreau I hope you feel better now.
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Fav can get to work on the Christopher Moltasanti movie he still hasn't gotten around to yet.
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Judging by the intended release date and the fact that they don't have a script, this thing is quickly approaching rush-job territory.Good luck, Favreau. You're gonna need it.
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Just because a director butters you up at Comic Con and posts on his Myspace doesn't make it OK to overpraise his mediocre movie. It was good. But not the end all be all. You guys give shit to other directors who make "Good" movies. Yet with this guy bitching and complaining online you all think that was his only option? He is supposed to be a professional. Leaking contract negotiations online to Fanboys is a ridiculous thing to do. He's lucky Marvel didn't yell "Next" and hire Proyas or someone else who could have done an equal (if not better job). Look at the Harry Potter franchise. It is still lucrative 5 directors in.
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I loved Iron Man but I loved the Incredible Hulk more. Apparently the sequel has been shelved because it only did okay. 'Hulk Depressed. Hulk Want franchise. Hulk don't want to be the least utilized Avenger in 'Avengers' movie. Hulk not want to be like Winston in Ghost Busters.'
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Just because the fanbase was rabidly supportive of him is not Fav's fault. Maissel should take a lesson from Favreau and should have been more gentlemanly and accommodating. Anyway, it's time to move on so we can all look forward to IM2. And although there was some initial concern about the release date of IM2, Fav has since acknowledged that, because the casting, design, and CG technology has already been locked, getting IM2 ready for release date will not be an impossibility.
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No, not because of this news, but because I've stopped using cocaine. This week.
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There will be a bad guy!
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who would have thought this could work:
http://tinyurl.com/5o5o6z
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Doesn't mean it won't happen. Give the international box office a chance to grow a little more. Then DVD sales and rentals. It's all good.
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..aaanywaaay, good thing they keeping the cast and crew. Keep it up
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Hulk 2 will happen. Trust me. Marvel is a new studio. They need the cash flow to fund their ambitious production slate that leads to the eventual "Avengers" movie. Since Hulk has been established, and re-established with success, he isn't a huge priority right now. But don't be surprised to hear (after it's DVD release) that a sequel is moving forward with a 2010 date.
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So he's going around asking people to join the team, so Does this mean the hulk will show up in Iron man 2? It would be cool seeing Iron Man trying to talk to/containing The Hulk
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That would be cool since I read that a possible Avengers storyline involved The Hulk being a big bad. Might as well get it out the way sooner.
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Doesn't look good.
http://tinyurl.com/6capgd
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it seemed like he would be back. Glad to hear it.
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Didn't I break this story on this site in the SHERLOCK HOLMES talkback? Anyone? Bueller?!? Ah, who cares, it's great news, anyway. I knew Marvel wouldn't kill the IM golden goose.
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Did anybody Really think he wouldnt be? I mean seriously....
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It was silly to think of anyone else directing.
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Overall, I loved the movie. But I really hated Jeff Bridges in this. That whole part of the movie was a mess.
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...anyway.
it seems to me that most of the hard work is done with the first installment.
making the background and relationships interesting is the difficult part. i can't say i'd be too disappointed if they coasted on part 2 with just some bad ass special effects and some RDjr being a charismatic A-hole. -
this is as it should be. Favreau and Downey and the team know what they're doing.
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When are we going to hear the casting of Michael O'Hearn (Titan from American Gladiators) or Nathan Jones as Thor?
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after the first week of DVD sales.
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A really scary intelligent Mandarin, a Bond style lair for the 10 Rings organisation, Big fucking Chinese Dragons who chase Iron Man to the ends of the earth and torch his suit!! (Imagine a massive fight between Iron Man a big dragon and a army done by Weta CGI ..)
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Anybody who doesn't think Favreau contributed mightily to the success of Iron Man (seriously, before the project was announced, did anybody think an Iron Man film would do $300 million in the US? That's Spider-man money.) is an idiot. He helped shape the script and cast the leads. It was funny when the film came out, so many critics begrudgingly liked it; they said if it weren't for the cast the movie wouldn't have been as good. Can't that be said about every movie? Casting is a vital part of the pre-production process you geniuses.
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that said the writers strike was ending MONTHS before it actually did? Yeah, I won't believe anything until something official comes out or favs says so himself.
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But I think the movie is more franchise friendly than Ang Lee's, even so. Thus we may well see a sequel, especially after DVD sales, rentals, HBO, etc. I don't think Incredible Hulk has quite lived up to its potential yet, but I think it will. And if Hellboy Golden Army outperforms the first one significantly, it will be a clear and present example of a sequel building business on the slow-burn growth of its predecessor.
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will he use his iron penis and nail paltrow? i want to see her screaming "yellow" at the top of her orgasming lungs while chris martin is in the corner crying about fair trade affairs...
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we know it's gonna happen.
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That is all.
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...it is good news that Favreau is back on board. I hope the studio pressure doesn't get to him. F'n suits breathing down his neck, trying to protect their $300 million baby.
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My english is not that good and I'd love to know (hey, this post is sarcasm-free)
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Let you guys in on a little secret... Jon's been working on IM2 for about a month. As in, showing up at the office every day, kind of working.
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I am happy.
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http://www.cnbc.com/id/25571475
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..but it doesn't suck as much ass!
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loved IronMan .... can't wait for part 2
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It just goes to underscore how fucking awful that Ang Lee debacle was. The Hulk reboot is great--everything that should have been in the franchise launch--but the stink lingered in many moviegoers minds. DVD and OnDemand viewing of the reboot will change many minds and there will be another Hulk from this new team.
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favreau is the man for the job, i can never understand why studios feel the next to break up a tried and tested team. execs, lay the fuck off them so they can do their job well. I hope norton comes back for the hulk. that truly was a fucking great movie.
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Christ, what an dicklicker. Fav makes Marvel $400 mil right outta the gate, they thank him by screwing with him, Fav gripes about it online and she says that makes FAV an asshole? That HE should suck up to THEM? I take it she gives lessons on nutsucking....
And, Harry - what the fuck just happened? June postings? Have you been hacked and I've just posted on a hacked site and now I'm fucked? By god, I'll SUE..... -
enough said
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Just plain Hollywood dealings. Still, I am glad that Fav is onboard for the sequel. Always glad to see the same team helm a sequel from a successful film. The cast and crew will be so comfortable instead of fitting in with new blood.
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...is on board for RUDY II?
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I'm glad Favreau is back. Iron Man was great in my top five but still it was no Batman Begins. the Dark Knight will still be the best comic book movie this summer.
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They need more than 20 months to get Iron Man 2: Iron Manner ready for theaters? Bullshit.
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First I agree with some posters this would be a cool concept for Iron man 2. Just one action scene where he finds Hulk... Fights Hulk and then makes Hulk his friend lol. As Mandarin goes I think they casted him already. In the first movie the terrorist leader who was holding Stark... Well lets think about this his organizations name was the ten rings. He is obsessed with power and betrayed by his other villain friend. He also in one scene rubs a huge ring on his hand. Watch the movie again I believe this guy will be Mandarin in Iron Man 2.
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Let's face it, he took a B-list superhero that most regular folk never heard of and turned it into the #1 movie of the summer, so far. The combination of him and RDJ was perfect, and made the movie. I like his 'classic' style of directing, no shaky cam or constant zooming and panning... I fucking hate that shit. Also, minimal use of special effects. Didn't they make actual lifesize Ironman suit? Lucas would have CGIed the whole thing.
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Jul 10, 2008 12:39:23 PM CDT
spectre, I think that's actually been established somewhere...
by samsquanch
I've read that theory somewhere already, can't remember where, brain not working properly. Seriously though, I think you're right about that.
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Oh yeah. can't wait. Starring Will Ferrell
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is all i can say.
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And had access to technology in Stark's suit. Makes sense. And honestly, I don't think they can really get away with a Chinese Mandarin with politics the way they are. Stark is a weapons manufacturer for US. Can't have him "going to war" with China. Beating up some "terrorist" in Afghanistan is "politically correct", but honestly, has anyone heard of a "Chinese terrorist" recently. Don't think it will fly. Iron Man vs. Hulk would be cool.
As far as Hulk goes, I think Leterrier was the obvious problem. It was laclustre. Just had the feeling that he didn't care, that Norton was holding back. So the thing is: the director is really important.
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What the hell happened at the end!? There were 2 Robot guys fightin on the roof and it fell in and Posy Nosey Paltrow was underneath and should have been crushed but wasn't and Iron man won and the baldyman lost but it was as clear as mud! ie not sure what went down?Daler Rowney Junior was good though but why was he in Hulk at the end? I thought he was a good guy?
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Are you serious? If yes, are you developmentally challenged? I don't want to insult yo if you are, but you sound like a 5 year old.
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They can certainly do a Mandarin with him at the head of an internation terrorist organization. Have his origin include his family dying because of the Communists, which led him toward a life of terrorism against the Chinese. And then have it showing him growing. Hell, make him affiliated with a Hydra type organization, modernized like Shield. Also, include an alien ship with the rings or the stones for the rings.
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Just pay a hack to write a shitty script and make the CGI less than great and all of you will still stand in line and make this a hugely profitable hit. You guys rewarded Spider-Man 3 for being shit, so that's why Iron Man 2 is being made this way...good job.
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Favreau's a mench, glad he's back onboard for the the sequel, gotta see that War Machine armor in action next outing!
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...that Marvel Films is relatively inexperienced and kind of put the cart before the horse, got all excited and started announcing release dates and plans BEFORE locking in deals. Which is ass backwards. Most studios, when they have and opening weekend like Ironman, will try to have deals locked or underway immediately. Basically they had their first hit (Marvel Films, not Marvel Comics) and didn't know what to do.This from some conversations out and about running into him with a friend that knows him, blah blah.
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In fact, I'd like to see a movie where Iron Man does his thing with as much mugging and drinking that Downey can get out of it, with Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury chasing him down the whole flick trying to get this Avengers... thing off the ground. Don't have IM booze it up seriously until part 3, but I think that's what they were planning anyway...
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I'm glad that rumor he wasn't involved was crock.
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...iron man fights killer croc in the second...or, maybe youngblood!
i've always wanted to see vogue and shaft try to take down iron man.
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Iron Man did absolutely nothing for me. Not a bad movie, per say, but just a run-of-the-mill comic book flick. I honestly don't see what the big deal is about it. I enjoyed the new Hulk movie a lot more.
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Jul 10, 2008 3:36:49 PM CDT
SWEET! OH AND T Y KEVIN FOR NOT POSTING "FIRST" IT TRULY IS ANNO
by eoneon
IRON MAN WAS A WHOLE LOTTA FUN! CAN'T WAIT FOR THE SEQUEL
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IM THE FIRST MAN TO PUT HIS OWN TESTES IN HIS ANUS! IT FEELS SO GOOD!
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He's waiting for a great screenplay; why rush it? If a director listens and obeys the studios, you'll get FF crap.
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the Real problem with the HULK was too many Genre films coming out to soon, each weekend there has been a new film to see (that combined with the fact that we KNOW that the movies will be out on DVD inside of 6 months) has put a damper on repeat business...Fans nolonger feel the need to see a movie more than once in a theatre....the studios need to spread the releases out a bit more....The Hulk was a good Film, my son and i saw it opening day and the minute it was over he told me that we had to buy it on DVD as soon as it was release as he wanted to see it again.....
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Damn You Michael Bay
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Yeah, baby. Favs is back in his director's chair and all is as it should be. I hope he pulls together an absolutely rockin' second film. Can't wait.
As for "The Hulk," I just saw it last night and was surprised by how kickass and well-acted it was. I give Leterrier credit for his direction, and applaud Ed Norton for giving us a Bruce Banner we can care about. Even my girlfriend dug "The Hulk." And if you met her, you'd know that's saying a lot.
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But I am a "wait for the DVD" kind of person. Just not enough time in my life to sit in a theatre for what amounts to be close to 3 hours. Having said that I am DYING to see Iron Man, as it was the one book I bought religeously for most of my childhood. The sequal should be called War Machine, or Invincible Ironman. I hate simply numbering the series, and was one of the ones clamouring for Spiderman 2 to be Amazing Spiderman, etc. The next Batman movie is simply called The Dark Knight, not Batman 2: Dark Knight.
And yes, Mandarin should show up and be central, if not shadowy, figure. With either Crimson Dynamo or Titanium Man appearing in a cameo punching-bag role for action scenes. -
Iron Man seemed to be much more a good stand-alone movie. It's early, but I don't hear much clamoring for a Hulk sequel yet. I think the movie has too much of a "this is building up to something better" feel.
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the problem -box office wise- is that the studios release the movies all at once....they need to spread them put more. When they release movies back to back the box office numbers drop as it cuts down on repeat business- i am all for the # of films, but they coould be spread out a bit more.....And when the box office numbers arent there-ala HULK- the studios think twice about giving the Greenlight to a sequel
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I heard Favreau took a shit on the dashboard of Stan Lee's car!
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because all MARVEL did was take money away from IRONMAN. HULK will be lucky to break even after video at this rate
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Awesome Idea Mr. Profit. Not just for the Hulk Vs. Iron Man one on one (which would be sweet) but the for Edward Nortan Vs. Robert Downey Jr. verbal sparring.
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Brunomac, your comments were hilarious.
I agree that the casting in those Spider-Man movies were ridiculous. I never imagined such a trashy looking Mary Jane. And Peter Parker looked like he was an in-bread or something like that.
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Did I just mis-spell "in-bread"?
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My video of Darth Vader's life set to Sinatra's "My Way." Skip past the first 3:16 to watch the video.
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That's a must-be!
Since the Iron Man - Movie was simply awesome, Faveau deserves to direct the Second Movie.
As I was watching it in the Theatre, I've got that OMG,-that's-awesome-feeling.
And even after that time, I was thinking: damn, I'll never miss a second of thistime i've spend sitting there. -
Hulk's rouge gallery is a bit weak for my liking, and Iron Man's villians are even less interesting to me. Norton vs Downey Jr. would be fucking sweet, but it might steal some thunder from Avengers.
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X = negative money.
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Lol I hope Iron man smacks the Shit out of rob Liefild too....
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of one's own product.
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Really excited about Iron Man 2 ; Attack of the Mandarin.*
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Best. Post. Ever. Coldplay suck.
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Because she was seriously hot in the first one. I know - I was totally surprised. I've never found her anything but annoying and plain. As long as someone else is writing the words she says, she's kind of a piece. And as for Faverau, good for him. He did a great job, he's a class guy, and he deserves a payday.
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If Marvel Studios' first film had sucked, or been poorly received, it would put a stench all over the studio and a bad taste in fans' mouths. Favreau didn't just deliver a big opening weekend, or a moderate hit, he took a second-tier character and delivered a full-blown blockbuster that not only made three-quarters of a billion dollars, but rated something like 93% at Rotten Tomatoes.
Look at THE INCREDIBLE HULK's lukewarm reception. Imagine if the first Marvel Studios film performed that way. The fact is, Marvel should be kissing Fav's ass. His work on the film wasn't "visionary," but it *worked,* and to get a sense of how difficult that is, just look at all the crappy tentpole movies that litter our multiplexes every summer.
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...and The Incredible Hulk is still my favorite movie of the summer. Don't get me wrong, TDK kicks all kinds of ass, but it lacks the sheer impact of Leterrier's Hulk. Those three action set pieces (the factory, the park, and the battle royale in NYC) are some of the greatest action moments that have ever graced the big screen. The acting is amazing all around. Can any of you honestly say you didn't fall in love with Liv's Betty Ross by the end of the movie? God, I fucking loved that movie. I walked out of the theater teary-eyed and covered in goosebumps. Seeing my favorite comic book character brought to the screen with such respect moved me like no other film has in ages. So I would die to see a sequel and there are so many brilliant possibilities (Tim Blake Nelson's kickass moment). And I piss on the idea of making Hulk a villain for Iron Man 2 or The Avengers. I'm sure it would be fun, but there wasn't one moment in Hulk where I wasn't genuinely concerned for Ed Norton's Banner. His rendition of the character generates far too much empathy to work as a villain. I fucking WANT my Incredible Hulk 2, and I will not stop posting hyperbole-filled rants until I get it!
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oh wait... shit.
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Better than iron man actually. Cant anyone see how badly iron man is gonna age over time? it's not a classic, and what was up with terrence howard? his acting was shit. it was fun, but the ending was ho-hum. same-powered villain vs hero. Hulk was a lot more interesting and character driven (i don't understand people who complain that substance was sacrificed for action. even the hulk had character development in the cave scene). although it also did the same-powered villain vs hero fight. i understand theyre the villains from the comics, but still. But better than dark knight? I highly doubt that. Nolan is a god director. the nolan brothers can add so much layer on top of the usual big 'splosions and that seems to be what they did. Check out online reviews. Batman is gonna squash every other comic book hero.
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There's no need to fact check this... You can tell I know what I'm talking about because of my use of only capital letters and the presence of eight exclamation points. I think he'll be AMAZING.
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very funny.
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Damn You Michael Bay
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I'm leaving the country. After 30 years (10 of which i spent in our military) I've fucking had it. The general populace has been reduced to cynical, snobbish fucktards. *oh look at me! i'm unique! like a fucking snowflake!* I'd rather be poor and broken living on a mountain fucking sheep than in a room with you assholes. I wish the world would just fucking end and take all of us with it. I really do. You know you agree with me. If you don't you're just lying to yourself. You know we suck. We should die for what we've become. Lazy, depressed, smart-assed, cocksucking assholes that spill our bullshit thoughts all over the internet. But!!! as an induvidual we always think we're cool or original when we do it. Nobody can touch us. All I have to do is type. I can say anything I want here without fear of retribution. Its just a screen name, nobody knows me. I can get away with anything. Well fuck you! Fuck me! and fuck what we have become.
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