Another day, another great trailer! This time it's our second go round with "The Wolverine". I'm getting more and more excited for this movie you guys! Lots of action with some nice quiet character moments thrown in, looks good to me! Plus we finally get a good look at Viper!
What do you think?! Let me know!
Showing posts with label Marvel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Marvel. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Trailer Time! The Wolverine
Let me talk to you about Wolverine. I LOVE him. I know, I say I love a lot of things, but he is my most favourite comic book character. I enjoyed Hugh Jackman's turn as the Ol' Canucklehead in the X-Men movies (despite the awfulness that is X3) and then 'Wolverine: Origins' happened. You should have seen me in the theatre. I was seething with anger at all the ways they were ruining my Wolverine. (not mention whatever the hell that was they did to Deadpool) My friend Craig tried to talk me down a bit, but I couldn't be deterred from my hate. However, now that I understand the politics of the Marvel movie universe a little better I see that 'Wolverine: Origin' was slapped together to hang on to the rights and not let Wolverine go back home to Marvel. (or at least that's what I keep telling myself)
However, with this trailer it makes me think that director James Mangold (of 'Walk the Line' and 'Girl, Interrupted fame) looks like he's trying to right some wrongs in 'The Wolverine'. Jean Grey hallucinations, the Silver Samurai, and kinds of Wolverine being awesome, sounds good to me!
What do you think? I'll be in the theatre watching Wolvie on the big screen, no matter what, and it certainly won't be hard to be better than the last movie...
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Trailer Time!!! Thor: The Dark World
Time for another Marvel trailer! Since launching the Iron Man franchise back in 2008, Marvel has been a force to be reckoned with in the comic book movie genre. And for good reason, they continually make great flicks, that are just as fun for Marvel fanboys (or fangirls) as they are for the rest of the moviegoing public. Thor: The Dark World looks to be no different. Where Kenneth Branagh may have directed the first one a bit slapsticky, it looks like new director Alan Taylor has brought us action, action and some more action.
Yay! More Thor/Loki bickering, always entertaining! Also, I don't know if my fellow Whovians noticed, but the baddy of the tale is none other than the Ninth Doctor himself! Christopher Eccleston!
Are you pumped for this new Marvel movie? Let me know in the comments!
Yay! More Thor/Loki bickering, always entertaining! Also, I don't know if my fellow Whovians noticed, but the baddy of the tale is none other than the Ninth Doctor himself! Christopher Eccleston!
Are you pumped for this new Marvel movie? Let me know in the comments!
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Captain America: The First Avenger
Yes. I know, I'm way behind on my updates. Again. While I try to think of things to write about the movies I've seen in the theatres, let me tell you about a movie out on DVD I think you should watch, 'Captain America: The First Avenger'. And I hear you Canadians, rolling you eyes at me Captain America Andrea? Isn't that just a 124minute propaganda poster? And you might think that, but the fact of the matter is that it you have to remember that Cap's America doesn't exist anymore. This was a country that had to be dragged into WWII, hard to imagine right? Not only that but their enemies were the Germans and Japanese, countries who are better known for making cars than their militaries these days. What I'm really getting at is that, while even I was initially concerned that it would be a bunch of flag waving, it really isn't, it comes back down to a good ol' good vs evil archetype; where the good is an skinny, idealistic kid from Brooklyn who just happens to be injected with the Super Soldier Serum that makes him practically invulnerable and the evil is a crazy, mutated Nazi who wants to take over the world. Fun, right?
Interesting fact about this movie, Chris Evan turned down the role of Steve Rogers THREE times before agreeing to take it on. Which is pretty amazing, considering how wonderfully he embodies the character. However, it's a pretty big commitment, 6 flicks [down from the 9 Marvel initially wanted] and the pressure to carry the film, as well as the new Avengers franchise on his back. I was a little worried too, while I'm a big Chris Evans fan, it was more his humour that I loved, and I wasn't sure he could be the 'All-American' boy that Cap needs to be. There was no need to be concerned, Evans turns out one the most empathetic and idealistic performances I've seen in a while. Whether it's when he's digitally made into scrawny Steve or after he becomes Captain America he comes off as sincere in his desire to do the right thing, no matter the cost to his own person.
Do you know who Hugo Weaving is? You may say no, but I bet you're wrong, this guy has been in more blockbuster sci-fi/fantasy films in the past decade than most, 'The Matrix' trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'V for Vendetta', he was the voice of Megatron in the 'The Transformers' movies, you get my point. Anyways, he's back again as the Red Skull, the creepy head of Hydra, Hitler's super secret science division. And he's awesome at it. I'm sure playing a villain, as an actor, must be super fun, but he really pulls off the psychotic, world conquerer thing in a way I'm not sure another actor would be able to.
There are a plethora of great supporting performances in this film as well. Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones are great as Dr. Erskine and Col. Phillips respectively. Dominic Cooper plays Howard Stark, yes that would be Tony 'Iron Man' Stark's father, and I can almost believe that the two are related. Last but not least in the supporting cast is the lovely Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Cap's main squeeze.
ALRIGHT! For not really knowing what to say, I have certainly rambled on, as per usual. Needless to say, I think if you should go out and watch 'Captain America: First Avenger', especially, if, like me, you'll be waiting to see the Joss Whedon [EEE!!!] directed 'The Avengers' next summer! See you next time....hopefully sooner rather than later.
Interesting fact about this movie, Chris Evan turned down the role of Steve Rogers THREE times before agreeing to take it on. Which is pretty amazing, considering how wonderfully he embodies the character. However, it's a pretty big commitment, 6 flicks [down from the 9 Marvel initially wanted] and the pressure to carry the film, as well as the new Avengers franchise on his back. I was a little worried too, while I'm a big Chris Evans fan, it was more his humour that I loved, and I wasn't sure he could be the 'All-American' boy that Cap needs to be. There was no need to be concerned, Evans turns out one the most empathetic and idealistic performances I've seen in a while. Whether it's when he's digitally made into scrawny Steve or after he becomes Captain America he comes off as sincere in his desire to do the right thing, no matter the cost to his own person.
Do you know who Hugo Weaving is? You may say no, but I bet you're wrong, this guy has been in more blockbuster sci-fi/fantasy films in the past decade than most, 'The Matrix' trilogy, 'The Lord of the Rings' trilogy, 'V for Vendetta', he was the voice of Megatron in the 'The Transformers' movies, you get my point. Anyways, he's back again as the Red Skull, the creepy head of Hydra, Hitler's super secret science division. And he's awesome at it. I'm sure playing a villain, as an actor, must be super fun, but he really pulls off the psychotic, world conquerer thing in a way I'm not sure another actor would be able to.
There are a plethora of great supporting performances in this film as well. Stanley Tucci and Tommy Lee Jones are great as Dr. Erskine and Col. Phillips respectively. Dominic Cooper plays Howard Stark, yes that would be Tony 'Iron Man' Stark's father, and I can almost believe that the two are related. Last but not least in the supporting cast is the lovely Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, Cap's main squeeze.
ALRIGHT! For not really knowing what to say, I have certainly rambled on, as per usual. Needless to say, I think if you should go out and watch 'Captain America: First Avenger', especially, if, like me, you'll be waiting to see the Joss Whedon [EEE!!!] directed 'The Avengers' next summer! See you next time....hopefully sooner rather than later.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
I'm baaaack!!!
Hello Internets!
I have returned from my not-as-brief-as-I-meant sabbatical from the blogosphere. Hockey is finished for a couple months, and even though Wimbledon is on, a fortnight of wonderful tennis just isn't as all consuming as watching your favourite team almost win the Stanley Cup.
Not only did I miss posting for almost a month I also missed a couple of weeks of movies while I was wrapped in my ice cocoon, but I'm making up for it with a vengeance here! Last week I saw Super 8 and X-Men: First Class and I fully intend to see two more movies for tomorrow's Matinee Monday...although what those two movies are I'm not quite sure yet, there sure are a lot of options out there right now!
I also have a couple of long overdue posts to put up; Kung Fu Panda 2, as well as the trailer reviews from April and May. So, I hope that it goes without saying that you, Internet, are going to be seeing a lot of me in the next week or so! July's fast approaching and I have massive amounts of travel to do, a couple of weddings and then for the REAL trip, San Diego Comic Con with my most excellent friend Craig. Not to worry, I'm looking forward to all the movies coming out in the next month, so I will spending lots of time at the theatre too!
See you soon!!
I have returned from my not-as-brief-as-I-meant sabbatical from the blogosphere. Hockey is finished for a couple months, and even though Wimbledon is on, a fortnight of wonderful tennis just isn't as all consuming as watching your favourite team almost win the Stanley Cup.
Not only did I miss posting for almost a month I also missed a couple of weeks of movies while I was wrapped in my ice cocoon, but I'm making up for it with a vengeance here! Last week I saw Super 8 and X-Men: First Class and I fully intend to see two more movies for tomorrow's Matinee Monday...although what those two movies are I'm not quite sure yet, there sure are a lot of options out there right now!
I also have a couple of long overdue posts to put up; Kung Fu Panda 2, as well as the trailer reviews from April and May. So, I hope that it goes without saying that you, Internet, are going to be seeing a lot of me in the next week or so! July's fast approaching and I have massive amounts of travel to do, a couple of weddings and then for the REAL trip, San Diego Comic Con with my most excellent friend Craig. Not to worry, I'm looking forward to all the movies coming out in the next month, so I will spending lots of time at the theatre too!
See you soon!!
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