Posting on Upcoming Stephen King movie projects

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Maybe. But I still liked the 1978 version of Superman a WHOLE lot better.

And I still prefer Terrence Stamp's portrayal of General Zod in Superman II.

[srboone]

Maybe. But I still liked the 1978 version of Superman a WHOLE lot better.

[TJCams]

I agree, but I also think the comics never really gave a accurate description of how he began as a hero. There's no way he had full control over his power that early on in his career, there had to be some collateral damage during his learning phase. So I feel the movie actually portrayed a more accurate description of what would happen if a rookie Superman fought someone like Zod in Metropolis.

I would agree with you on that 100%. Thus would make it more believable, more of a human feel, in a sense.

[Dan Hocker]

Perhaps, but not done on Superman's part. He will always try to save everyone, not smash a building filled with citizens to get the bad guy.

I agree, but I also think the comics never really gave a accurate description of how he began as a hero. There's no way he had full control over his power that early on in his career, there had to be some collateral damage during his learning phase. So I feel the movie actually portrayed a more accurate description of what would happen if a rookie Superman fought someone like Zod in Metropolis.

[Theli]

Without mentioning any spoilers, there is an epic smack down between Superman and General Zod, in which half the city gets wasted in the process.

Although there are many people who have disliked this movie because of the amount of carnage and obvious loss of life that occurs in Metropolis, in my opinion the fight scene is a very realistic depiction of what would happen if two people with super powers were to actually slug it out for real.

Interestingly, the Superman comics themselves depict an even greater level of violence and destruction...

Perhaps, but not done on Superman's part. He will always try to save everyone, not smash a building filled with citizens to get the bad guy.

[TJCams]

I liked the origin story in Man of Steel except his dads death. I call a big WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?! on that one. Back to the main topic...I am glad ben affleck will not be in the stand if it ever gets made. I like lesser known actors to take roles in book movies, someone who fits the part rather than just the biggest name they can manage. That being said though, I have no idea who Scott Cooper is or if he can act his way out of a paper bag or not. Just glab it's not Ben. Altho I think i'd rather see ben in the Stand than as Batman. But preferrably neither.

Exactly! There are many up and coming or lesser knowns who can do just as good a job. Plus, for me at least, it almost the movie more believable. I am there to watch the movie, not the actor(s).

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I liked the origin story in Man of Steel except his dads death. I call a big WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?! on that one. Back to the main topic...I am glad ben affleck will not be in the stand if it ever gets made. I like lesser known actors to take roles in book movies, someone who fits the part rather than just the biggest name they can manage. That being said though, I have no idea who Scott Cooper is or if he can act his way out of a paper bag or not. Just glab it's not Ben. Altho I think i'd rather see ben in the Stand than as Batman. But preferrably neither.

Ben Affleck was due to Direct The Stand not star in it. Scott Cooper is talking with the movie studios to be the new Director, if it gets made.

[Teriw]

I liked the origin story in Man of Steel except his dads death. I call a big WHAT THE FUCK?!?!?! on that one. Back to the main topic...I am glad ben affleck will not be in the stand if it ever gets made. I like lesser known actors to take roles in book movies, someone who fits the part rather than just the biggest name they can manage. That being said though, I have no idea who Scott Cooper is or if he can act his way out of a paper bag or not. Just glab it's not Ben. Altho I think i'd rather see ben in the Stand than as Batman. But preferrably neither.

[Dan Hocker]

Personally I generally compare Man of Steel to Batman Begins, the more boring movie of a greater trilogy. It's just more boring than Batman as we've seen the Superman origin story about 100 times already.

[srboone]

The epic battle between Zod and Supes was one of the few good things abut the movie. The rest was boring and underwhelminfg. I still blame the loss of his red underoos on the dismal state of the movie.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

Haven't seen the new one yet, but I have been informed that he smashes multiple buildings most likely carrying thousands of people in them.

Without mentioning any spoilers, there is an epic smack down between Superman and General Zod, in which half the city gets wasted in the process.

Although there are many people who have disliked this movie because of the amount of carnage and obvious loss of life that occurs in Metropolis, in my opinion the fight scene is a very realistic depiction of what would happen if two people with super powers were to actually slug it out for real.

Interestingly, the Superman comics themselves depict an even greater level of violence and destruction...

[Theli]

Haven't seen the new one yet, but I have been informed that he smashes multiple buildings most likely carrying thousands of people in them.

[T-Dogz_AK47]

^Didn't they already ruin it when Superman killed thousands of people in Metropolis?

Um....No.

[Theli]

^Didn't they already ruin it when Superman killed thousands of people in Metropolis?

[T-Dogz_AK47]

I think he could be good as Batman if you can look past his other roles. He has done some pretty good movies recently though. I really liked Argo. That said I don't think he will really work after Christian Bale's batman.

Yeah, that's the problem. Stepping into Christian Bale's shoes is practically impossible.

Personally, I think if the movie studios are unable to entice Christian Bale back into the role, then they should scrap the idea entirely.

I just cannot see how this film is going to work, which is a shame because they are going to ruin the new Superman franchise to boot.

Granted, Argo is a great film, but Ben Affleck is DEFINITLY miscast for the role of Batman!!!