Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted May 6, 2002 I would have to give my vote to Batman right now. I still watch it over 10 years later and know that it kicked ass. It had the memorable music, a great Joker and was just great in general. I think Spider-Man was a really cool movie, but I don't knwo if it was great. While the music was fitting and had its moments it didn't have the score that will be remembered forever like Batman. There was no music that I will forever associate with Spider-Man. I will have to wait a little while and see how Spider-Man stacks up against Batman. X-Men was cool sometimes too, but it wasn't one of the best ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Karnage Report post Posted May 6, 2002 Spider-Man is the best super hero movie. Another movie, even though its not really super hero that I thought was good was Street Fighter. The movie was so bad, it was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 6, 2002 God...Spiderman was poop. The first Superman was awesome. Watch it back to back with Spiderman to realize not only how bad Spiderman was...but how much Spiderman copied the structure of the movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest imajackoff? Report post Posted May 8, 2002 I think folks tend to romanticize on how good the Superman movie was. If that film came out today, with its dragging first act and a comedy Lex Luthor w/goofy sidekick, I think the fanboys would rip it a new one. It was a good movie and the first big budget superhero film of its kind, but I dont think it compares favorably to Spider-man, or Batman for that matter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 8, 2002 the first act didn't drag. Some people prefer a movie with style and substance that takes the proper amount of time to unfold. Superman is a wonderful film. Not just a great comic book movie...but a wonderful FILM. Spiderman sucked. Batman was good...but not Superman good. I just watched Superman on dvd the other day. (To wash the Spiderman out of my brain). How can anyone say that movie is dragging? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest imajackoff? Report post Posted May 8, 2002 Aside the usual Brando gold, the Superman movie was a tad slow until they reached Metropolis. I usually skip the Smallville scenes when I watch the dvd. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 8, 2002 Here are my faves: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (I & III) Spider-man Batman ??? (the name is not with me now, but its the one with Catwoman) Another movie, even though its not really super hero that I thought was good was Street Fighter. The movie was so bad, it was good. He's right... it was so bad that it was good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted May 8, 2002 Well, Spider-Man is definitely at the top. Man, did I love that movie. #'s 2 & 3 are Batman Returns and Superman. I hated Spawn. X-Men was fun to watch, but there were WAY too many characters for a two-hour movie, and none of them were really interesting (I knew this going in, though). Storm, The Toad and Sabretooth were all pretty much unnecessary to the story. And what was the point of hiring Rebecca Romjin-Stamos if she was going to be covered in blue makeup for the entire movie? Superhero teams are well-suited for comics and TV shows because they get a lot of time to develop the characters. Cramming a dozen superheroes/villains in a two-hour movie makes for a pretty shallow movie. But it made a ton of money, so what do I know? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted May 8, 2002 I didn't really like X-Men at all. I mean, it was a decent movie, but, like any other summer blockbuster, it was style over substance that doesn't last. It wasn't even really stylish style though... I get impressed easily by style (just check my glowing review of the "re-envisioned" Planet of the Apes at IMDb that was written within hours of coming out of the theater to see that), but not X-Men. Maybe it was the too many characters thing, or maybe it was the fact that the storylines in the comic books that I read as a kid were so much better (unfortunately, so much better they'd be almost impossible to make an effective movie with) that the "evil Magneto plot" seemed outplayed and weak in comparison. ...wow, it really sounds like I detest that film. And to think, I wasn't even an X-men fan as a kid! Maybe I shouldn't see Spider Man after all, since I definitely was a fan of that as a kid. Anyway, as for the thread, I'm still sticking with Unbreakable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 11, 2002 I guess if you guys are counting the Crow he'd be my fav. but if you're not then it would have to be X-men and then Batman. Haven't seen the Spidey movie yet so can't judge it. Still looking forward to the Hulk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted May 11, 2002 The first Superman movie was decent considering when they made it, but I don't think it holds up to Batman or Spider-Man. Spider-Man did have a few bad moments, but not enough to make me recall the movie as an unenjoyable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 I'm going to stand by the fact that this movie will not only suffer a great backlash in the coming years....but won't hold up on future viewings. It was so bad that there is no way people can watch it over and over. God...what is wrong with people? It's like everyone who says LOTR was the best movie of last year despite dragging for 3 hours and not having an ending... Maybe its an age thing and there are a lot of people on the board who never lived without MTV (ie...those born after August 1981). Fucking sheep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted May 11, 2002 I'm going to stand by the fact that this movie will not only suffer a great backlash in the coming years....but won't hold up on future viewings. It was so bad that there is no way people can watch it over and over. God...what is wrong with people? It's like everyone who says LOTR was the best movie of last year despite dragging for 3 hours and not having an ending... Maybe its an age thing and there are a lot of people on the board who never lived without MTV (ie...those born after August 1981). Fucking sheep. I think I share your movie taste, or rather distaste bps21... I thought LOTR was way overrated too, but I have yet to see Spider-man so the jury's still out on that one... but it had the best movie opening EVER, and everyone knows if lots of people go see a movie it MUST be good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pinnacleofallthingsmanly Report post Posted May 11, 2002 It's like everyone who says LOTR was the best movie of last year despite dragging for 3 hours and not having an ending... Maybe its an age thing and there are a lot of people on the board who never lived without MTV (ie...those born after August 1981). Fucking sheep. Just because a lot of people like something that you don't like doesn't make them sheep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 No...but when a lot of people like something that isn't very good their is a definite sheep tendancy going on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 11, 2002 Lord of the Rings was Horrible. It made my "Worst 10 Movies" list. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 11, 2002 The reason Lord of the Rings didn't have an ending is that if they ended it after the first movie it would ruin the fact that it's a "trilogy", you know, kind of like the books, maybe you've heard of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 No...but when a lot of people like something that isn't very good their is a definite sheep tendancy going on. I suppose all the critics who gave it glowing reviews are sheep as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted May 11, 2002 Screw critics. They give almost every foriegn/drama 3-4 stars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 My point is that for something that "isn't very good", it's getting a lot of praise, from both critics and the Man on the Street. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest evenflowDDT Report post Posted May 11, 2002 Screw critics. They give almost every foriegn/drama 3-4 stars. Hey, I do not! The thing about criticism is that, although a lot of people share the same views about movies, every person is unique. So, even if there is a critic that you agree with most of the time, there will always be the one movie that you disagree with him or her on. My point? Ummm... read all my columns, and watch all the movies, and when you find the one (or two or three) that you disagree with, uhhh... never mind, I forgot where I was going. I like being a critic, but a lot of times being a critic or reading a critic's views suck. I know the reason I dislike a lot of big budget movies is if the budget is ten times that of one of my favorite low budget movies, it should be ten times as good. Of course, it never is, thus I am extremely disappointed with almost every big budget movie I see. Is this wrong? Probably, but wouldn't ya know it? I'm off topic again ??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ravenbomb Report post Posted May 11, 2002 I dunno, I liked LOTR. I don't mind long movies, and it ended more or less the way the book did. It at least has an excuse, Cast Away was alright on the island but the second he started his escape it dropped faster that...uh...a rock in...something fast... I mean, are we supposed to be UPSET that his precious Volley ball is gone? And Cast Away had even LESS of an ending! Stupid Volley Ball...and Tom Hanks...but mostly the Volley Ball... But LOTR wasn't the best movie of the year. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Training Day come out the same year? I liked Training Day a bit more. Were there superheros in LOTR??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 The reason Lord of the Rings didn't have an ending is that if they ended it after the first movie it would ruin the fact that it's a "trilogy", you know, kind of like the books, maybe you've heard of them. thats all fine and good. but a movie can only be judged on what it puts on the screen...not the promise of what comes in the future. Saying that LOTR should have won best picture is an insult. And...hmm....gee...why would critics give Spiderman (or any other Summer movie for that matter) a softer grade? hmm...is it because alot of stupid people think that summer movies are really really cool...and giving really really cool movies bad grades would alienate the reader? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 What I find extremely funny is that we are on a board known for bashing wrestling for pushing less talented wrestlers instead of the Benoits/Jerichos/Angles of the world... ...and yet the same people come in here and put over the dumbest movies instead of the ones that are...you know...better workers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 And...hmm....gee...why would critics give Spiderman (or any other Summer movie for that matter) a softer grade? hmm...is it because alot of stupid people think that summer movies are really really cool...and giving really really cool movies bad grades would alienate the reader? Well...hmm...gee, so how does this explain the shitty reviews for practically EVERY big-budget summer blockbuster, from the same people who praised Spider-Man? The AOTC reviews are starting to trickle in, and they aren't pretty. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest imajackoff? Report post Posted May 11, 2002 I'm going to stand by the fact that this movie will not only suffer a great backlash in the coming years....but won't hold up on future viewings. It was so bad that there is no way people can watch it over and over. God...what is wrong with people? It's like everyone who says LOTR was the best movie of last year despite dragging for 3 hours and not having an ending... Maybe its an age thing and there are a lot of people on the board who never lived without MTV (ie...those born after August 1981). Fucking sheep. This is the dumbest thing I've read recently. Movies are subjective. All entertainment is for that matter. Why would someone be so insecure about their likes and dislikes, that they have to attempt to devalue someone else's?? I've never seen LOTR. It just doesnt look appealing to me. Anyways, I've always thought of myself as a lemming, not a fucking sheep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 um.... what are you talking about? where can I find a Star Wars review right now? please link me to these "credible" journalists who were the first to review the movie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bps "The Truth" 21 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 And why do you need critics to tell you how a movie was? and people who liked spiderman...please...please give some reasons other than "it kicked ass" Am I on the smarkboard or an aim WWF chat? If someone will start giving some reasons I will unleash the list of things that I found wrong with the film both from an entertainment level and from a critical level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ravenbomb Report post Posted May 11, 2002 I haven't seen it, but it looks pretty good, and something with Willeim DaFoe in it can't be that bad, can it? Can it? Jesus CAN'T be in a bad move... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest areacode212 Report post Posted May 11, 2002 The NYT review of Episode II is right here, hopefully the fucking New York Times is "credible" enough for you: http://www.nytimes.com/2002/05/10/movies/10STAR.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
