Zeta Otaku Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 So, years ago, before most of you readers were born, my father befriended a lad by the name of Ralph Macchio... and no, not the guy that played in the Karate Kid films... let's get that straight right now. Who is Ralph Macchio Zeta? Oh, he's been the editor for Spider-man for years... he also had a run with Dare Devil and a few other comics there... he was pulled to be the consultant for both Spidey films, Dare Devil, the Blade movies, and a few of the next films. (if I remember right, Fantastic Four, Blade 3, Iron Man, and Spidey 3) Anyway, since my birthday just passed and the fact that he missed out on tickets for Punisher, he managed to get a ticket for me and my father to this. It was great... saw it in New York in the Loew's Cineplex. They rented the whole place out and it was PACKED!!! Before the movie, we headed over to the Marvel offices and checked out the place... they have some nice peices of ass working there, let me tell ya! Spoiler news from Zeta: The next films coming from Marvel are Elektra, Fantastic Four, Blade 3, Iron Man, X-Men 3, and of course Spidey 3... they're also in the works of getting Dare Devil 2. This is straight from the head of Marvel's lips... he had a 30 minute speech prior to the movie... he definitely cut the speech short though as the crowd was getting ugly... Under the groans and shuffling of the audience, he said something about another Hulk movie and how they were still debating if it should be a sequel or a whole new franchise seperate from the movie Ang Lee did... Enough backstory... Here's the review!!! Spider-Man 2: A++! BEST movie I've seen in a LONG time. The action scenes were great, the witty lines were awesome, and the acting was terrific. A true comic book in action. Doc's metal arms are as much their own characters as Spiderman or Doc Ock himself. J.J. Jameson's scenes were very clever.. he's still the obnoxious prick he was in the first film... and more screen time. There are a lot of cameos thrown in... Jameson's son, Dr. Connors... and a few more I'll leave out... but let's just say, some people from the first film make an appearance. Great film that wraps up the loose ends from the first flick and lead right into Spidey 3 in 2007... and no, Venom is NOT gonna be the new badguy. Trust me on this. PS> if you want spoilers, PM me. I don't want to see this movie ruined for ANYONE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaku-Smeghead Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 they're also in the works of getting Dare Devil 2. Now how are they going to do that When Arsefleck said he dont want to do Bang Bang Shoot Em up filcks no more!!!?!? No More Action Movies for Ben from His Ass ... I mean Mouth to our ears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akilae Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Iron Man!!! I've been waitin for that forever... wonder which version suit they're gonna use for the movie... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otaku-Smeghead Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Iron Man!!! I've been waitin for that forever... wonder which version suit they're gonna use for the movie... Yeah Man they want Cruise as Stark... I could SO see that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akilae Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Yeah Man they want Cruise as Stark... I could SO see that TOM Cruise? huh... I always figured Stark to be... older... and a more haunted man. Then again, seeing his performance in The Last Samurai seemed encouraging... hey, he gets to do the whole "demon in a bottle" act again I wonder if there's ANY chance we'll get a glimpse at Spider-Man's symbiote suit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I can't wait to see Spidey 2! Never was big into the comics but the first one was a blast... besides, it's a Sam Rami film, ie = solid entertainment. Iron Man... boy, I hope that one turns out well. That's like the only comic hero I've ever dug... or his suit at least. They MUST ge the suit right!!! I hope to God it doesn't look like that narsty Marvel Ultimates one... interesting suit... but not Iron Man, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaine23 Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Heh... I've met Marvel's Ralph Macchio at a comic convention back when I was writing an indie. Very, very cool guy. You're really lucky to have him as a family friend! Go use that to get a job at Marvel! He told me quite a bit about pages and pages of letters he'd gotten from kids who saw his name in the Bullpen and wrote asking him questions about the Crane Kick and Miyagi. Glad to hear the movie rocks. Can't wait to see it. Thanks for the review, Zeta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted June 24, 2004 Author Share Posted June 24, 2004 He told me quite a bit about pages and pages of letters he'd gotten from kids who saw his name in the Bullpen and wrote asking him questions about the Crane Kick and Miyagi. You know, this all started as an office joke that spiraled out of contol? Eventually, Marvel is going to start an official investigation about all this and then have a press release or something. It's all quite silly... but funny as hell. I was in his office and he had two letters framed. One saying "I loved you in the Karate Kid movies! Can I have an autographed picture?" Next to it was the angry response letter after they got his autographed picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 It's good that you saw the Spidey 2 picture. But I want to know two questions. 1: Do you feel the acting to be less dorky than the first one? 2: Is Spidey more of a smartass than in the first movie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted June 24, 2004 Author Share Posted June 24, 2004 Toby has Peter Parker to a T... he's a dork. But yeah, I felt the acting was better this time. The actors have their roles nailed down. As for Spidey being a smart-ass... he gets in a few great lines. Quick fact: there's a scene where Peter throws out the Spidey suit. (not a spoiler since it's in every TV spot I've seen). For this scene, Raimi requested a page from one of the Spidey books. The way to suit is laying in the can is 100% accurate to how it looks in the comic book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBe-Patt Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I have a feeling that ironman is gonna be like the rocketeer. But dang, I wonder if jennifer gardner is gonna play elektra again for the Elecktra movie. Good stuff, I can't wait for Spidey 2 to come out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I have a feeling that ironman is gonna be like the rocketeer. But dang, I wonder if jennifer gardner is gonna play elektra again for the Elecktra movie. Good stuff, I can't wait for Spidey 2 to come out! yep, she sure is!!! i think they were waiting for Alias to wrap for the Elektra movie to get going.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Effect Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I can't wait to see Spiderman 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted June 24, 2004 Author Share Posted June 24, 2004 I have a feeling that ironman is gonna be like the rocketeer. But dang, I wonder if jennifer gardner is gonna play elektra again for the Elecktra movie. Good stuff, I can't wait for Spidey 2 to come out!   yep, she sure is!!! i think they were waiting for Alias to wrap for the Elektra movie to get going.... There was that and I think they wanted to wait to see how their main female super hero rival would be stacking up... meaning Catwoman... I don't think Marvel has much to fear in that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 they're also in the works of getting Dare Devil 2. Now how are they going to do that When Arsefleck said he dont want to do Bang Bang Shoot Em up filcks no more!!!?!? Well, consider if you will how the Batman movie franchise stopped when Keaton didn't want to do a third film... Except it didn't... Any future Hulk movie would have the same problem, with Bana distinctly unimpressed in doing it again. Cyc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoryHolmes Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 (edited) I have a feeling that ironman is gonna be like the rocketeer. But dang, I wonder if jennifer gardner is gonna play elektra again for the Elecktra movie. Good stuff, I can't wait for Spidey 2 to come out!   yep, she sure is!!! i think they were waiting for Alias to wrap for the Elektra movie to get going.... There was that and I think they wanted to wait to see how their main female super hero rival would be stacking up... meaning Catwoman... Elektra the movie is currently filming here in Vancouver Plus the Catwoman project spent about a week in my area filming. I now know exactly why it's called the Midnight Sun light... EDIT: I am very eager to see a sequel or two for Daredevil. Ben Affleck, for all the hate he seems to get, perfectly nailed that role. The writing and dialog were much, much better than any other comic book movie to date, and I really appreciated the darker tone to the movie. The darkness fit the character very well. I personally rate DD as the better movie when compared with Spider-Man 1. Edited June 25, 2004 by CoryHolmes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladic Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I think Timothy Dalton would of been the Perfect Tony Stark if he was 10-15 years Younger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amped Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I think Timothy Dalton would of been the Perfect Tony Stark if he was 10-15 years Younger. Actually... he still could be an older Stark... thereby giving the filmmakers an excuse to introduce Jim Rhodes as... WAR MACHINE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 (edited) So who's gonna be the villin for spiderman 3? Edited June 25, 2004 by GobotFool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akilae Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I have a feeling that ironman is gonna be like the rocketeer. But dang, I wonder if jennifer gardner is gonna play elektra again for the Elecktra movie. Good stuff, I can't wait for Spidey 2 to come out! What's wrong with Rocketeer? For a movie that barely registered as a blip on the cinematic radar, I thought it was a wonderfully done film. Of course, Iron Man would have to be much, much darker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted June 25, 2004 Author Share Posted June 25, 2004 So who's gonna be the villin for spiderman 3? If you really want to know, PM me... otherwise, i'd like to keep anything spoiler-ish about this film or the next under wraps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I am so overcome with anticipation my genitals have sucked up inside of my body cavity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicKaze Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I think Timothy Dalton would of been the Perfect Tony Stark if he was 10-15 years Younger. Actually... he still could be an older Stark... thereby giving the filmmakers an excuse to introduce Jim Rhodes as... WAR MACHINE!!! Have you guys seen Pierce Brosnan with a mustache? He's old enough to be Stark now. I don't want a "young Stark" like in the reinvented comics. But all this talk of superheroes and nothing of Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins??? And they're currently casting a new Superman which may begin production by the end of this year! But back to Spiderman. I sure hope Spidey ditches Mary Jane and they can find a new love interest...like Felicia Hardy! I just can't stand Kirsten Dunst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted June 25, 2004 Author Share Posted June 25, 2004 I think Timothy Dalton would of been the Perfect Tony Stark if he was 10-15 years Younger. Actually... he still could be an older Stark... thereby giving the filmmakers an excuse to introduce Jim Rhodes as... WAR MACHINE!!! Have you guys seen Pierce Brosnan with a mustache? He's old enough to be Stark now. I don't want a "young Stark" like in the reinvented comics. But all this talk of superheroes and nothing of Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne in Batman Begins??? And they're currently casting a new Superman which may begin production by the end of this year! But back to Spiderman. I sure hope Spidey ditches Mary Jane and they can find a new love interest...like Felicia Hardy! I just can't stand Kirsten Dunst. as of now, Dunst doesn't want to do anymore Spidey films after #3... so there are a few things that'll happen: 1) They'll kill her off and move on to another love interest 2) They'll recast the role to someone else 3) She'll decide she still wants a sizable paycheck from Marvel/Sony and sign on for a few more sequels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 as of now, Dunst doesn't want to do anymore Spidey films after #3... so there are a few things that'll happen: 1) They'll kill her off and move on to another love interest 2) They'll recast the role to someone else 3) She'll decide she still wants a sizable paycheck from Marvel/Sony and sign on for a few more sequels see that's why I thought they should have made her Gwen Stacy instead and then made Jessica Biel Mary Jane. Would've been perfect... But then I bet they're gonna have to switch Toby also. He'll get tired of it soon enough... unless it keeps making the millions it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Having not yet seen Spidey 2 I can speculate as to the villian or villians for Spidey 3. 1) Harry Osbourne as the new Green Goblin or Hobgoblin-- They seem to be setting this up based upon what we've seen in the trailers. Plus it would be a logical evolution for Harry's character, He's becomes a nut like his father 2) Doc Connors becomes the Lizard maybe a little far fetched in the movie universe they've set up. 3) Kraven the Hunter-- Lured by the attention of Spiderman, Big game hunter decides if he can tangle with the webhead Sorry Carnage and Venom fans you can dream about them as much as you like, but I Doubt we'll ever see them in a movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Having not yet seen Spidey 2 I can speculate as to the villian or villians for Spidey 3. 1) Harry Osbourne as the new Green Goblin or Hobgoblin-- They seem to be setting this up based upon what we've seen in the trailers. Plus it would be a logical evolution for Harry's character, He's becomes a nut like his father 2) Doc Connors becomes the Lizard maybe a little far fetched in the movie universe they've set up. 3) Kraven the Hunter-- Lured by the attention of Spiderman, Big game hunter decides if he can tangle with the webhead Sorry Carnage and Venom fans you can dream about them as much as you like, but I Doubt we'll ever see them in a movie. well, bendis said he would never use them in his Ultimate spiderman books, but first Venom makes an appearance, and now Carnage has showed up. much better stories than in the regular marvel universe. As far as old Tony vs. young Tony, marvel will go young, i think. the movies that they are making are more along the ultimate line, with young characters in modern times,as opposed to 1960's when they were created. did you really want to see college professor Peter Parker, and his Wife Mary Jane? Or for that matter, Scott Summers and Jean Grey with their 1 (Rachel Summers) or possibly 2 (Nathan Summers, AKA Cable) Children ?? by making the characters young in the films, it allows for trimming of uneccesary continuity (Gwen Stacy, anyone??). i would put money on a young Tony Stark for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isamu Atreides 86 Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 see that's why I thought they should have made her Gwen Stacy instead and then made Jessica Biel Mary Jane. Would've been perfect... OH YEAH!!! well, maybe she could still be Black Cat in Spidey 3. shes definately got the body for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UN Spacy Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 Heh... I've met Marvel's Ralph Macchio at a comic convention back when I was writing an indie. Very, very cool guy. The Karate Kid (Daniel-son) works at Marvel? All things aside I can't wait for Spiderman 2 to hit the theaters. I don't care whether it's Venom, Lizard, or Rhino for the next major villian. At least the franchise seems in good hands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 I loved this song as a kid: Spiderman, Spiderman, Does whatever a spider can Spins a web, any size, Catches thieves just like flies Look Out! Here comes the Spiderman. Is he strong? Listen bud, He’s got radioactive blood. Can he swing from a thread Take a look overhead Hey, there There goes the Spiderman. In the chill of night At the scene of a crime Like a streak of light He arrives just in time. Spiderman, Spiderman Friendly neighborhood Spiderman Wealth and fame He’s ignored Action is his reward. To him, life is a great big bang up Whenever there’s a hang up You’ll find the Spider man. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaijin Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 It's on the first movie soundtrack CD...twice...one the original, and the other with Aerosmith singing it. Still a classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeta Otaku Posted June 25, 2004 Author Share Posted June 25, 2004 I loved this song as a kid:Spiderman, Spiderman, Does whatever a spider can Spins a web, any size, Catches thieves just like flies Look Out! Here comes the Spiderman. Is he strong? Listen bud, He’s got radioactive blood. Can he swing from a thread Take a look overhead Hey, there There goes the Spiderman. In the chill of night At the scene of a crime Like a streak of light He arrives just in time. Spiderman, Spiderman Friendly neighborhood Spiderman Wealth and fame He’s ignored Action is his reward. To him, life is a great big bang up Whenever there’s a hang up You’ll find the Spider man. Graham LOL!!! Graham, they have a little old asian lady plucking away at a violin singing it... when peter walks by her, his face is priceless! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock Posted June 25, 2004 Share Posted June 25, 2004 My favorite cover is The Ramones rendition. Not to mention the Remix that's in the PSOne/DC versions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_vandermeer Posted June 26, 2004 Share Posted June 26, 2004 My favorite cover is The Ramones rendition. Not to mention the Remix that's in the PSOne/DC versions. I'm with you, JRock. The Ramones version kills. And it's cool to hear it live on their greatest hits album. I was actually pretty disappointed that it didn't get used on the soundtrack the first time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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