I had a quick flick through the Apple Quicktime site to see if there was any cool trailers for upcoming films over the summer. Unfortunately it seems that yet again Hollywood seems to be churning out film adaptations of comic-book superheroes?! I understand that by doing so they tap into an already established fan base and so potentially stand to make more money - BUT (with a couple of exceptions) they are generally ALWAYS rubbish?!
Whether it’s sequels (Hellboy 2), film versions of minor superheroes (Ironman), or remakes of previous superhero films (Hulk) it always seems to guarantee an interesting trailer and a boring film? It seems particularly ridiculous that the Incredible Hulk has already had a bad remake a few years back and yet the 2008 CGI-Hulk seems to look just as unbelievable as the 2003 CGI-Hulk?
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UPDATE: This spoof news report by the Onion sums up my feelings nicely I think!
Actually, this Hulk was much better and more well-paced than its predecessor, and Iron Man turned out to be a fantastic movie (which may have had something to do with a former addict playing an alcoholic play-boy).
Also, Iron Man is not a minor hero, but actually one of the big names in Marvel’s major superhero team, the Avengers. If you’re going to blog about something, at least look it up before you stick your foot in your mouth (your own superpower perhaps?)
Ha! Fair enough I have to admit I couldn’t bring myself to watch Hulk after the disappointment last time round.
I did watch Iron Man though and although it did start off quite well the second half was DULL! Also if Iron Man is not a minor hero because he appears in the Avengers then presumably you’d also say that ‘Thor’, ‘Ant-man’ and ‘Wasp’ are also worthy of movie spinoffs?! - can’t wait for those ones!