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Aquaman social media embargo lifted. Press Impressions coming in
- Thread starter Theorry
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It felt so fucking creepy for half the movie tho
And then they magically fall in love
You have to realize what we're comparing it to as well.
Personally, I really enjoyed everything on the island. The fish-out-of-water bits were also entertaining, though I've seen complaints from people saying they were too political/leftist. Which made me like them all the more. :) When she actually suits up and starts smashing through enemies and buildings, I was fully on board and saying "holy shit" on more than one occasion.
The final fight was pretty bland, but after enjoying so much of the movie, I was able to forgive it.
I can get behind this.
I think we're still acting too much like MOST super hero movies have ever been anything other than fun escapes with characters we like spending time with, and bad guys we want to punch in the face. Not to be too reductionist about it, but...that's how I feel at this point.
P.S. Daredevil is the best comic book media property out there, on big screen or small screen. :D Deadpool is probably my fave big screen character.
First fan reactions maybe. Critics and press shit all over the movie from jump.
This is why you give your universe to talented directors to do what they want with the material instead of, well.
Zach Snyder.
Too late to save it now, but glad the movie seems like it's good.
Zach Snyder.
Too late to save it now, but glad the movie seems like it's good.
Sometimes it comes off like y'all don't enjoy movies so much as being concerned about the state of a franchise. A good movie is a good movie. It's not that complicated.
The thing I love about this Momoa casting is that it feels like they literally threw your average metalhead into a sci fi epic as the lead hero
Kinda like that Brutal Legend game in a way.
Plus the trailers underwater scenes remind me of the over the top cg designs of Lucas' Star Wars prequels for better or for worse
Kinda like that Brutal Legend game in a way.
Plus the trailers underwater scenes remind me of the over the top cg designs of Lucas' Star Wars prequels for better or for worse
If it really tries to condense the entire New 52 run of Aquaman into a single film, it'll end with the Dead King returning no? Someone did say Lovecraftian!
If Aquaman is critically acclaimed (as much as a fairly standard comic book movie normally is) and does huge numbers WW it presents DC with an interesting problem. Superman and Batman have to be recast, and the Superman movies (as well as the portrayal) hasn't been well received. The easy approach is just trudge in with new actors in those roles and hope the DCEU can be salavaged - and that may be the best choice - but I wonder if DC could use an event to semi-reset their universe the way they would in the comics.
For instance, there was a mediocre event in DC comics where a bunch of characters from different multi verses were forced to fight. During this time the classic Superman that has been discarded from DC comics was apart of the event and was de-powered. This allowed him to have a son with Louis. And Super Dad is exactly the Superman story we need, honestly. It gives an interesting take on Superman, can parallel his origins, has an emotional heart that makes Superman, especially that version, such a great character. There's opportunity for levity and suspense.
I don't know how DC can make a really good movie that achieves the goal of keeping the current aquaman, Wonder Woman and whatever characters they want to save from the current DCEU, but it's at least an option.
I just want a DCEU that gives me the same level of confidence that MCU does. I know I'm most likely going to enjoy any MCU movie now, with a good chance of really liking it, and because it was created with such care there's a lot of excitement and hype built up for stuff like Infinity War and End Game. I want that same feeling from DC and I wonder if they can get there with how they are going now.
I certainly hope so.
For instance, there was a mediocre event in DC comics where a bunch of characters from different multi verses were forced to fight. During this time the classic Superman that has been discarded from DC comics was apart of the event and was de-powered. This allowed him to have a son with Louis. And Super Dad is exactly the Superman story we need, honestly. It gives an interesting take on Superman, can parallel his origins, has an emotional heart that makes Superman, especially that version, such a great character. There's opportunity for levity and suspense.
I don't know how DC can make a really good movie that achieves the goal of keeping the current aquaman, Wonder Woman and whatever characters they want to save from the current DCEU, but it's at least an option.
I just want a DCEU that gives me the same level of confidence that MCU does. I know I'm most likely going to enjoy any MCU movie now, with a good chance of really liking it, and because it was created with such care there's a lot of excitement and hype built up for stuff like Infinity War and End Game. I want that same feeling from DC and I wonder if they can get there with how they are going now.
I certainly hope so.
The comment about Momoa, who in fairness ain't a great actor, is really weird considering that's been Arthur's path lately in the post-New 52... maybe seven years ago doesn't quality as lately anymore.
Even now that's Arthur's path. He's not even ruler of Atlantis right now; Mera is.
I chock it up to yet another case of Bob forming an opinion and doubling down on it in needlessly snarky ways even when no one is challenging him.
I think that's way overthinking it. Here's what'll happen: they'll make the Batman movie with a different, younger actor. You'll have blogs write about it for a couple days. Fast forward to some images and footage of the new Batman, and except for the pedantic folks, people will be cool with it. Last thing I want is for them to saddle Matt Reeves with having to deal with continuity baggage when he's out to make his Batman movie. It's not a big deal in the scheme of things.
As it is, it'll be a while before there's crossover among these franchises, as in, the Wonder Woman franchise, Aquaman franchise, Batman franchise, etc. They exist within a shared universe but will be their own things.
Nailed it.
Anyway... I saw one of the trailers and I saw the film, I don't remember any big twist that needed to be hidden in the marketing. I definitely didn't fall asleep so I've got no idea what that tweet is even referencing. I don't think the hid anything cuz there was nothing to hide. The story is as basic as it gets. Not saying it's bad, it's cheesy fun. Like I said before, best dc movie in my opinion. It isn't good but it's entertaining mostly.
You're baffled a critically acclaimed director is getting lots of praise?
Really looking forward to a zany, awesome action romp with this one. I just want great set pieces with corny quips and lots of biceps. I think that's a good direction for the DCEU to go right now.
If they can salvage something between Wonder Woman (legit good action movie) and Aquaman (looks really fun,) so be it. That's a solid (re)start.
If they can salvage something between Wonder Woman (legit good action movie) and Aquaman (looks really fun,) so be it. That's a solid (re)start.
I'm trying to keep my expectations in check but I'm really pumped by this last batch of impressions. Even the Rocha tweets, I like that guy but his taste in films is pretty much the opposite of mine from what I can tell so this is a good sign.
WW was commercially and critically successful, everything seems to indicate that Aquaman will be too, Shazam's marketing has generated some decent buzz, I don't really see the problem. Sure, we're not gonna get Justice League 2 or a Superman solo film any time soon and that's a shame but hey, if an Aquaman film can do well at the box-office, the DCEU is hardly in need of saving.
This seems a bit random. Why is it too late?
WW was commercially and critically successful, everything seems to indicate that Aquaman will be too, Shazam's marketing has generated some decent buzz, I don't really see the problem. Sure, we're not gonna get Justice League 2 or a Superman solo film any time soon and that's a shame but hey, if an Aquaman film can do well at the box-office, the DCEU is hardly in need of saving.
You're baffled the critically acclaimed director is getting praised just because you think hes average? I mean its pretty obvious you're the odd one out in this scenario.
Pleasant surprise, haven't been keeping tabs on this and did not have any real expectations on it.
Surprised people are praising the CGI. From the trailers a lot of the underwater effects involving fast movement look ugly as sin.
So much crow about to be served with this one.
I always felt the trailers were visually stunning.
Feeling good about my 85% or above rt prediction.
Aquaman will make a billi
I always felt the trailers were visually stunning.
Feeling good about my 85% or above rt prediction.
Aquaman will make a billi
Maybe you're the outlier :/Surprised people are praising the CGI. From the trailers a lot of the underwater effects involving fast movement look ugly as sin.
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