Superheroes Killed The Movie Star
July 21st, 2008 by Woody!
Another weekend has come and gone and the box office once again belongs to superheroes. Specifically, the Bat. It’s been a good summer for the superhero. Even Time Magazine has noticed comic books are Hollywood’s newest well. (Welcome to the party, outdated periodical.) And they’re right, comic book movies have become the big dog. Some think superheroes ruined the summer movie season. Those people are idiots. But, if this is so big that even old people magazines have figured it out, it should be time to ask how many comic book movies are too many? Yes, that’s a better question.
I think this summer is a good example of the most that’s going to work. I think next year will only have Wolverine representing the comic book crew. So those who are whining about too many super-heroes will have their way next year. Which, I doubt will be a good thing since I believe this summer has been a critical and commercial success thanks to our friends in tights.
By the way, go see Dark Knight. It is amazing.
“People need money. That’s why they call it money.”
July 21st, 2008 at 1:18 pm
I don’t know how many comic movies would be to many, it would depend more on the quality and whether there was some seperation from one to the other. Case in point; both Iron Man and The Dark Knight were super hero movies but nobody is going to get the two confused. As long as each one brings something to the table I’d say go for it. Of course, I’m a comic book fan so what do I know.
Side note; Woody is correct, The Dark Knight is amazing.
July 21st, 2008 at 1:46 pm
Danny DeVito from Heist
Comic book movies are just about the only original material left to tap. It seems like other movies are just remakes and rehashing used ideas. I personally really like comic book movies. I can watch some of them over and over. I’m with Moe. Just as long as as they keep fresh, I say bring them on!
July 25th, 2008 at 1:24 am
Always love a good Heist quote… here’s my favorites:
Jimmy: So, is he going to be cool?
Pinky: My mother@*#er is so cool, when he goes to bed, sheep count him.
Bergman: Don’t you want to hear my last words?
Joe Moore: I just did.
Joe Moore: Why doesn’t he shoot me?
Fran Moore: That’s the deal.
Joe Moore: He ain’t gonna shoot me?
Fran Moore: No.
Joe Moore: Then he hadn’t ought to point a gun at me. It’s insincere.
…and so forth.
And The Dark Knight was even better on the 2nd viewing.