Woah hoah, they are some great pics, especially Venom v Spidey!!!
On the weekend I purchased the Venom and the Black Costume Spider-Man action figures, from the new Spider-Man 3 toy line
They are very good, well worth the $18 retail cost. They also have Green Goblin (from SM1) Doc Ock (SM2), then The Lizard, Kraven, Ultimate Rhino, Scorpion (new costume design), and "New Goblin" which is Harry Osborn in SM3.
Once I find the New Goblin toy in the stores, it's mine!!!
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Final Spidey trailer is up. H.B. should enjoy this. B-)
Thanks, Rogue--I did enjoy it, although most of it is stuff I'd seen before and, for whatever reason, it bombed off my computer! Anyway, I see your Spidey 3 trailer and raise you a Spidey 4 rumor, courtesy of CinemaBlend:
Exclusive: Spider-Man 4 Villain Revealed?
By Josh Tyler: 2007-03-22 19:12:03
Spider-Man 3 is still a couple of months away, but it’s starting to look like Sony is already hard at work on plotting Spider-Man 4. In fact, they may already be talking about who will be the film’s big villain. According to one of our more reliable sources, the guy that’s getting the most consideration is a newer Spider-Man enemy named Morlun.
Till now most of Spidey’s enemies in the films have been more well traveled, classic faces from his extensive rogues gallery, but Morlun is relatively new to Peter Parker’s universe. Co-created by ‘Babylon 5’ godfather J. Michael Straczynski, Morlun first appeared in “Amazing Spider-Man” comics in 2001. Here’s how Marvel describes him: “Morlun is a vampiric being who has walked the earth for centuries. He feeds on the totems-- the core power sources of the universe. While he can feed on lesser sources such as humans and super humans, he requires a pure source to fully satiate his hunger.”
If this is really the direction they’re thinking of going for the fourth movie, it’s a serious departure from the previous three films. Battling Morlun sounds like they’d be skating on the edge of getting Spidey involved with magic, something that Raimi’s films have shied away from.
But then we don’t know if Raimi will be back, do we? Our inside source has the scoop on that as well. Apparently it’s not as much of a foregone conclusion that Spider-Man 3 will be the last movie for Raimi, Maguire, and Dunst as some think. Despite statements to the contrary, word is that the cast and crew is still undecided about whether or not to return. Unfortunately, of the big three the one that’s now most open to returning is Kirsten, who seems to be waiting around to see what Sam Raimi does. Apparently it’s not just about whether or not Raimi wants to come back, Sony isn’t sure whether or not they actually want him.
If Raimi is out, taking the franchise on a sharp left turn and using a radically different villain like Morlun might make sense. As long as you’re changing out the cast and crew, why not fiddle with the tone of the series as well?
For now, please remember to take all of the above only as unsupported rumor and conjecture. Our source has proven reliable in the past, but nothing is certain until Sony says it is.
I have to admit, when I first read this I thought, "Who the $@#&; is Morlun?" Upon reading about him I have to say, "No thanks." The Spider-Man movies have pretty well established themselves as ones where extraordinary things happen to human beings that turn them superhuman. I don't like the idea of an immortal vampiric being wandering this world and menacing Spidey. All I can say is, Maguire, Dunst, and Raimi, come back! Don't leave the franchise in the hands of others!
More on the possibility of a Spidey 4, this time from CanMag:
Spider-Man 4 Talk Continues
With Spider-Man 3 heading our way in only a month, it comes as no surprise that the Spider-Man 4 talk has begun to surface again. Over the past year we have encountered at least one actor or Sam Raimi discussing the possibility of doing yet another Spider-Man installment every couple of months. Since each of these films is box office gold, you can bet Columbia Pictures is on board.
The good people over at Sci Fi Wire caught up with Tobey Maguire and got the actor to discuss the possibility of another Spidy installment.
"Well, it's possible that we make another movie," Maguire said in an interview. "It all depends on if there's a story worth telling. I feel very proud of the three movies that we've made. I feel like the stories all deserve to be told, and, you know, if they come up with a good movie, and the whole team wants to get back together, and we feel like we can make a good movie that's worth making, then I'm up for it."
It was only last February when Kirsten Dunst came out and said 'game on' to another installment if Raimi was willing. It is hard to say whether she will be doing Spider-Man 4 for the love of the films or her love for Raimi. The actress seems to have a bit of a crush on the director.
"There's an openness at the end [of Spider-Man 3], which I like, but ... I feel like this is a trilogy unto itself," she said. "And I think if we venture into a fourth, it will be some time from now and in a new way. Because I don't think Sam can do that: continuing on this same course."
Dunst goes on to mention that each of the cast needs to venture out first, which would mean a significant break between Spidy 3 and 4.
If Sam Raimi can get his hands on an incredible story and Columbia Pictures is willing to fork over pay increases, it is hard not to see at least one more Spider-Man installment in our future. But who to be the villain this time?
Of course, if Spidey 3 turns out to be the equivalent of Batman and Robin, I'm sure all the talk of a fourth film will die down. But I try not to dwell on the possibility of disaster!
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I thought I'd pass this along for those who are interested. Pardon me if it's been posted already. Play the Spidey vs. Venom game now:
With two weeks to go till Spidey 3 opens, RottenTomatoes has started the Tomatometer counting. So far, only five reviews have been counted--one is poor, but the rest are pretty good, giving the film an 80% rating. I've also heard that Ain't It Cool News's reviewer has said that the movie "blows," but given AICN's impossibly high (read: drooling fanboy) standards, I wouldn't worry too much about that.
My brother & I just saw Spider-Man 3, which was released here in Australia today.
We're both BIG Spidey fans, as Amazing Spider-Man was the first comic book we ever read, many many years ago.
The movie was good, but definately a lot darker than the first two films. Spidey turns evil, and he does some pretty mean things, plus Venom is one nasty peice of work, easily the scariest of all of the movie villains, so I would advise against taking anyone under 10 to see this film.
Plus I felt it went for a little bit too long, around 2 hours 30 minutes, and some scenes could easily have been cut. But to finally see Sandman, and Venom in action, it's a joy.
If you're a fan, then you'll no doubt want to see Tobey Maguire in his last outing as Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man.
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If you're a fan, then you'll no doubt want to see Tobey Maguire in his last outing as Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man.
Don't be so quick to rule out a fourth film. If Spider-Man 3 is the success that the studio hopes it will be, and if the principal cast and Sam Raimi want to make a fourth film, I would be very surprised if the studio says no. As a matter of fact, there is already talk about there being a fourth film with Dunst saying that she probably won't return if Raimi isn't rehired.
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I am sooooo looking forward to Venom. LOOOOVE him. I still cannot believe that mom has absolutly NO idea who he is...:o surprising...
Well, remember, Venom is a pretty recent addition to the Spidey universe. He wasn't around when I was reading the comic in the 1970s, and I didn't follow comics at all at the time Venom was created. I happened to know of the black suit because a college newspaper ran the story of Spidey getting a new costume (this would have been around 1985 or so), and a couple of years later I saw a Spider-Man comic with Venom on the cover and holding a skull with the tatters of Spider-Man's mask on it. I thought the drooling, tongue-wagging thing was the most disgusting monster I'd ever seen, so I thumbed through the comic and then put it back, sadly thinking, this ain't my Spidey any more. I've reconciled myself to the presence of Venom, though when I think of Spider-Man villains I still think of Doc Ock, Kingpin, Lizard, Kraven, and all the other baddies of my youth.
Sony have just recently green-lit 3 more Spider-Man films, making it a total of 6!
Unfortunately, Maguire, Dunst & Raimi only signed on for 3 films. And whilst Maguire & Dunst have said this is their last Spidey film, I think Raimi is keen to continue.
So if Raimi is re-hired as Director, but is unsuccessful in persuading Maguire & Dunst to return, then we may see a new Spider-Man and MJ. But if he does succeed...
Another big question is, who will the villains be in the next 3 films? Lizard? Scorpion? Scarlet Spider? Electro? Rhino? The Tinkerer? the list is (almost) endless.
Go Spidey!
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I am sooooo looking forward to Venom. LOOOOVE him. I still cannot believe that mom has absolutly NO idea who he is...:o surprising...
Well, remember, Venom is a pretty recent addition to the Spidey universe. He wasn't around when I was reading the comic in the 1970s, and I didn't follow comics at all at the time Venom was created. I happened to know of the black suit because a college newspaper ran the story of Spidey getting a new costume (this would have been around 1985 or so), and a couple of years later I saw a Spider-Man comic with Venom on the cover and holding a skull with the tatters of Spider-Man's mask on it. I thought the drooling, tongue-wagging thing was the most disgusting monster I'd ever seen, so I thumbed through the comic and then put it back, sadly thinking, this ain't my Spidey any more. I've reconciled myself to the presence of Venom, though when I think of Spider-Man villains I still think of Doc Ock, Kingpin, Lizard, Kraven, and all the other baddies of my youth.
yes, but mom sees me reading comics now a days, and I guess she doesn't pay any attention to those or the posters in my room. that's cuz my mom is cool like that
I saw Spidey 3 today and enjoyed it quite a bit. The film has gotten quite a bit of criticism about being too emo and having too high an angst quotient. To my eyes however, it was no more or less emotional than the previous entries and I wouldn't be surprised if it's the cumulative angst of the three movies that is the source of fatigue.
Without giving any spoilers, highlights of the movie for me included the action scenes, which were all very well staged and executed; the villains (Venon, Sandman, New Goblin) were all uniformly very good; JK Simmons is hilarious as JJ Jameson; Bryce Dallas Howard is absolutely adorable as Gwen Stacey; and the Black Suit Spidey / Evil Peter are fun to watch. I also like the fact that JJ Jameson notwithstanding, Spiderman starts the movie embraced by the residents of New York and not everybody is stepping on Parker - no pizza delivery man this time around.
As for letdowns, the movie was simply too long with too much exposition and character development. Mary Jane Watson was also largely wasted here, first coming across as a petulant little girl, then a pathetic character, and ultimately serving no more purpose than being the damsel in distress again.
Venom does not get a lot of screen time; but in hindsight, I think that was a good thing as I just don't think he could carry an entire movie by himself as villain - his looks and appearance are just too close to Spiderman.
Overall, the movie definitely gets a thumbs up and should be seen, if only for the spectacle of the FX and action; but IMHO all the character stuff drags it down and does hinder it's potential for repeated viewings - the same problem I had with the first two movies.
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Went to see this today with none other than Loeffelholz, LoeffelholzJr, and LoeffelholzIII. Loeff's sons seemed to never run out of things to say. They are a chip off the old block. Which unfortunately means that they have been forced to submit to their father's questionable Bond tastes.
From what I gathered, all parties thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The action was fantastic and there were a lot of great laughs. The film did seem to be a bit long, but the character development was excellent.
A lot of twists and turns in this one, as well as an unlikely hero.
Easily my favorite of the Spiderman movies.
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I concur with Mr. Hee about the film---and about my boys, who were quite excited to meet another AJBer in person! B-)
Quite a lot of fun---an appropriate way in which to inaugurate the Summer Movie Season B-)
I'd be hard put to choose between the three films in the Spiderman franchise...perhaps 2 still gets my nod...but all are great fun which reward old comic book fans (like myself). This last one is a bit rich---like good chocolate fudge---and a bit overstuffed with villains (an ever-present danger in comic book adaptations, to which the third and fourth Batman films fell particular victim, IMRO). Nonetheless, the balance struck was fairly effective, and of course it was a visual/action feast...to go well with overly-buttered, grossly overpriced popcorn :v
I nodded in appreciation when I saw that screenwriting legend Alvin Sargeant had been brought in---as with #2, no doubt to 'punch up' the relationship material---ala Paul Haggis with CR...
If there's a fourth entry, I hope they do it right. If not, this is a pretty good sendoff for the webslinger...
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I saw it this afternoon. The movie has gotten mixed reviews, and, well, I guess my own review is mixed as well. On balance, I liked it, but I think it's simply not as good as the first two films. The problem is twofold: first, no real narrative momentum. The story moves in fits and starts; it seems that every time it begins to soar it screeches to a halt. The effect wasn't helped by the fact I saw Spidey 3 at a matinee, and it seemed everyone had to bring their little crumb-crunchers along. There are a lot of scenes of characters just talking to each other, and every time one of these moments was on the screen all the kiddies started whining or talking or running up and down the aisles--or all three.
The second problem is the lack of a real villainous presence. Both the Sandman and the "new Goblin" are extremely sympathetic characters (yes, so too was Doc Ock, but he was also out of his mind and dangerous, so he was a threat); and while Venom is fun his role is so small that he provides a jolt only at the end. There needed to be a feeling of impending danger in the movie, and it's just absent in Spidey 3--but maybe, again, that's a problem with the film's momentum.
Fortunately, there's a lot of wonderful stuff in the movie. I think my favorite scene is when Flint Marko returns to life, as it were--watching the sand particles come together and form a rough human outline and seeing Marko's attempts to seize a locket and just to stand were incredible. In fact, all of the Sandman effects--and the effects in general--are awesome; and there are some fine moments of zap-pop action. It's also great to see the entire cast back together again, and to see those fond, familiar characters change and develop. The obligatory Bruce Campbell cameo is hilarious--he seems to be channeling both Peter Sellers and John Cleese in his role as a maitre d'--and J. K. Simmons of course steals every scene he's in as J. Jonah Jameson. On the whole, there's enough great material and simply good material to make me recommend the movie; but there are also enough problems to make that recommendation a bit cautious.
I really hope there is a Spider-Man 4, but only if Maguire, Dunst, and Raimi are on board; and only if the script can deliver a great villain with a great scheme. Dylan Baker has been waiting in the wings as Dr. Connors for two films now--isn't it time to allow him to grow scales and a tail and launch his plan to turn all humans into lizards so he can rule the world?
I saw it last night, and I was quite sad to find myself extremely disappointed.
I know what the problem was - my expectations were far too high. Spider-man 2 was such a fantastic film, and the idea of the third one being anything less than amazing didn't even cross my mind.
I just found the whole thing rather unexciting - the action scenes lacked momentum, and it felt very much like a "what ideas didn't we use for the last two" job.
I think that music is very important to a film, and I was very much reminded of Goldeneye in this case. If only Danny Elfman hadn't resigned (anybody know what his and Raimi's publicized argument was about?), because Christopher Young's score was terrible, and I'm somebody who can't help but allow that to detract from my enjoyment of the film.
A bit too long and too many bad guys; great though he was, Sandman wasn't really needed here. He only came in useful to show how ruthless Black Spidey had become, and I'm sure another character could have done that.
Good film still, though, with some great comedy moments (the dancing was, as advertised, hilarious) and some of the dramatic bits were decent (probably only the end, though) but not up there with Spidey 2. Beats most blockbusters, even though it does sort of meander along aimlessly for a while.
And dammit, they stole my idea for a Bond stunt where Bond 'waterskis' behind a van on the door along the road!
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From IMDB.com this morning:
Studio Signs for Three More 'Spider-Man' Movies
Webbed superhero Spider-Man will appear in at least three more movies, Sony Pictures has confirmed. The studio's chief executive Michael Lynton said after the box office success of the latest release Spider-Man 3, there is a huge audience waiting to see the story continue. Lynton tells BBC News, "Everybody has every intention of making a fourth, a fifth and a sixth and on and on. (We'll make) as many as we can make good stories for." Spider-Man 3 entered the record books as the most successful new release ever after taking $148 million in its opening weekend. Lynton enthuses, "I think it had a lot to do with timing - the fact we were the first out in the summer. I think it had to do with the fact that the movie had a universal appeal, it had a broader appeal than the second movie, it attracted a family audience and brought the family audience back. There were many factors that contributed to it, and there's a part that you just put down to 'I don't know'." Lynton did not confirm whether director Sam Raimi or Tobey Maguire would be coming back for the fourth installment and beyond.
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Webbed superhero Spider-Man will appear in at least three more movies, Sony Pictures has confirmed. The studio's chief executive Michael Lynton said after the box office success of the latest release Spider-Man 3, there is a huge audience waiting to see the story continue. Lynton tells BBC News, "Everybody has every intention of making a fourth, a fifth and a sixth and on and on. (We'll make) as many as we can make good stories for." Spider-Man 3 entered the record books as the most successful new release ever after taking $148 million in its opening weekend. Lynton enthuses, "I think it had a lot to do with timing - the fact we were the first out in the summer. I think it had to do with the fact that the movie had a universal appeal, it had a broader appeal than the second movie, it attracted a family audience and brought the family audience back. There were many factors that contributed to it, and there's a part that you just put down to 'I don't know'." Lynton did not confirm whether director Sam Raimi or Tobey Maguire would be coming back for the fourth installment and beyond.
That is great news, however the other night Loeffelholz and myself came to the conclusion that any future Spiderman films will suffer without series regulars Raimi, Maguire, and Dunst. Maguire simply owns the role; Spiderman will not be as easy of a character to re-cast as Bond. Unlike the Bond franchise (Pre-CR), there is overwhelming continuity linking the Spiderman films. Audiences everywhere may not be willing to accept a change of actors at this stage in the "story."
It should be interesting to see who signs on for the next three. Based on articles I have read and interviews I have watched, both Maguire and Dunst seem to have become bored and rather have shown interest in moving on to other things.
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I saw it last night and to be honest it left me cold. I loved the first two but this just felt rushed with lots of plot holes e.g. how did venom know about sandmans kid? I know it had a lot to live up to but it just came across as a missed chance. oh and BTW too much eye liner!
I saw it last night and to be honest it left me cold. I loved the first two but this just felt rushed with lots of plot holes e.g. how did venom know about sandmans kid? I know it had a lot to live up to but it just came across as a missed chance. oh and BTW too much eye liner!
I had at least 4 co-workers come in yesterday to say that they didn't really care for Spider-Man 3 and that's including 2 Marvel fanboys . Two of my art students came back from viewing it with less than stellars reviews...
They said that they didn't mind the length so much as for the content of the whole.
I'm planning on seeing this one of these days this week to base my own opinion because now I'm really curious.
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I had at least 4 co-workers come in yesterday to say that they didn't really care for Spider-Man 3 and that's including 2 Marvel fanboys . Two of my art students came back from viewing it with less than stellars reviews...
They said that they didn't mind the length so much as for the content of the whole.
I'm planning on seeing this one of these days this week to base my own opinion because now I'm really curious.
I was pretty neutral to the first two movies and really approached this one without any expectations or preconceptions. I think people who had really high expectations were the ones that were most disappointed. It's funny because to my eyes it felt very much like the first two movies, in terms of character development, angst/emo quotient and even pacing. Afterward I was talking to my brother about it and he had the exact same reaction as I did.
I've been thinking about the movie for the past couple of days, and I may eventually give it a second viewing. There was so much in Spidey 3 that I out-and-out loved that I just can't dismiss the film. Great effects, good performances, interesting character development. . .it doesn't all work, but it's hardly a catastrophe or even a bad film. Unfortunately, I think in this day and age of Internet criticism--when a movie must either "rock" or "suck" (thank you, Ain't It Cool News)--there isn't much room for the interesting movie, the one that tries to do something different, that's experimental and is perhaps a noble failure. Spidey 3 may not be a great film, but it's interesting and it's different, and I think those qualities count for something.
When it comes down to it, if it's a choice between a not-quite up to par Spidey movie and a Fantastic Four film, I'm going with the webhead all the way!
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And here's a larger pic of Venom and Spidey:
And you can decide for yourselves what this one is about:
On the weekend I purchased the Venom and the Black Costume Spider-Man action figures, from the new Spider-Man 3 toy line
They are very good, well worth the $18 retail cost. They also have Green Goblin (from SM1) Doc Ock (SM2), then The Lizard, Kraven, Ultimate Rhino, Scorpion (new costume design), and "New Goblin" which is Harry Osborn in SM3.
Once I find the New Goblin toy in the stores, it's mine!!!
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Exclusive: Spider-Man 4 Villain Revealed?
By Josh Tyler: 2007-03-22 19:12:03
Spider-Man 3 is still a couple of months away, but it’s starting to look like Sony is already hard at work on plotting Spider-Man 4. In fact, they may already be talking about who will be the film’s big villain. According to one of our more reliable sources, the guy that’s getting the most consideration is a newer Spider-Man enemy named Morlun.
Till now most of Spidey’s enemies in the films have been more well traveled, classic faces from his extensive rogues gallery, but Morlun is relatively new to Peter Parker’s universe. Co-created by ‘Babylon 5’ godfather J. Michael Straczynski, Morlun first appeared in “Amazing Spider-Man” comics in 2001. Here’s how Marvel describes him: “Morlun is a vampiric being who has walked the earth for centuries. He feeds on the totems-- the core power sources of the universe. While he can feed on lesser sources such as humans and super humans, he requires a pure source to fully satiate his hunger.”
If this is really the direction they’re thinking of going for the fourth movie, it’s a serious departure from the previous three films. Battling Morlun sounds like they’d be skating on the edge of getting Spidey involved with magic, something that Raimi’s films have shied away from.
But then we don’t know if Raimi will be back, do we? Our inside source has the scoop on that as well. Apparently it’s not as much of a foregone conclusion that Spider-Man 3 will be the last movie for Raimi, Maguire, and Dunst as some think. Despite statements to the contrary, word is that the cast and crew is still undecided about whether or not to return. Unfortunately, of the big three the one that’s now most open to returning is Kirsten, who seems to be waiting around to see what Sam Raimi does. Apparently it’s not just about whether or not Raimi wants to come back, Sony isn’t sure whether or not they actually want him.
If Raimi is out, taking the franchise on a sharp left turn and using a radically different villain like Morlun might make sense. As long as you’re changing out the cast and crew, why not fiddle with the tone of the series as well?
For now, please remember to take all of the above only as unsupported rumor and conjecture. Our source has proven reliable in the past, but nothing is certain until Sony says it is.
I have to admit, when I first read this I thought, "Who the $@#&; is Morlun?" Upon reading about him I have to say, "No thanks." The Spider-Man movies have pretty well established themselves as ones where extraordinary things happen to human beings that turn them superhuman. I don't like the idea of an immortal vampiric being wandering this world and menacing Spidey. All I can say is, Maguire, Dunst, and Raimi, come back! Don't leave the franchise in the hands of others!
Spider-Man 4 Talk Continues
With Spider-Man 3 heading our way in only a month, it comes as no surprise that the Spider-Man 4 talk has begun to surface again. Over the past year we have encountered at least one actor or Sam Raimi discussing the possibility of doing yet another Spider-Man installment every couple of months. Since each of these films is box office gold, you can bet Columbia Pictures is on board.
The good people over at Sci Fi Wire caught up with Tobey Maguire and got the actor to discuss the possibility of another Spidy installment.
"Well, it's possible that we make another movie," Maguire said in an interview. "It all depends on if there's a story worth telling. I feel very proud of the three movies that we've made. I feel like the stories all deserve to be told, and, you know, if they come up with a good movie, and the whole team wants to get back together, and we feel like we can make a good movie that's worth making, then I'm up for it."
It was only last February when Kirsten Dunst came out and said 'game on' to another installment if Raimi was willing. It is hard to say whether she will be doing Spider-Man 4 for the love of the films or her love for Raimi. The actress seems to have a bit of a crush on the director.
"There's an openness at the end [of Spider-Man 3], which I like, but ... I feel like this is a trilogy unto itself," she said. "And I think if we venture into a fourth, it will be some time from now and in a new way. Because I don't think Sam can do that: continuing on this same course."
Dunst goes on to mention that each of the cast needs to venture out first, which would mean a significant break between Spidy 3 and 4.
If Sam Raimi can get his hands on an incredible story and Columbia Pictures is willing to fork over pay increases, it is hard not to see at least one more Spider-Man installment in our future. But who to be the villain this time?
Of course, if Spidey 3 turns out to be the equivalent of Batman and Robin, I'm sure all the talk of a fourth film will die down. But I try not to dwell on the possibility of disaster!
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We're both BIG Spidey fans, as Amazing Spider-Man was the first comic book we ever read, many many years ago.
The movie was good, but definately a lot darker than the first two films. Spidey turns evil, and he does some pretty mean things, plus Venom is one nasty peice of work, easily the scariest of all of the movie villains, so I would advise against taking anyone under 10 to see this film.
Plus I felt it went for a little bit too long, around 2 hours 30 minutes, and some scenes could easily have been cut. But to finally see Sandman, and Venom in action, it's a joy.
If you're a fan, then you'll no doubt want to see Tobey Maguire in his last outing as Your Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man.
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Well, remember, Venom is a pretty recent addition to the Spidey universe. He wasn't around when I was reading the comic in the 1970s, and I didn't follow comics at all at the time Venom was created. I happened to know of the black suit because a college newspaper ran the story of Spidey getting a new costume (this would have been around 1985 or so), and a couple of years later I saw a Spider-Man comic with Venom on the cover and holding a skull with the tatters of Spider-Man's mask on it. I thought the drooling, tongue-wagging thing was the most disgusting monster I'd ever seen, so I thumbed through the comic and then put it back, sadly thinking, this ain't my Spidey any more. I've reconciled myself to the presence of Venom, though when I think of Spider-Man villains I still think of Doc Ock, Kingpin, Lizard, Kraven, and all the other baddies of my youth.
Unfortunately, Maguire, Dunst & Raimi only signed on for 3 films. And whilst Maguire & Dunst have said this is their last Spidey film, I think Raimi is keen to continue.
So if Raimi is re-hired as Director, but is unsuccessful in persuading Maguire & Dunst to return, then we may see a new Spider-Man and MJ. But if he does succeed...
Another big question is, who will the villains be in the next 3 films? Lizard? Scorpion? Scarlet Spider? Electro? Rhino? The Tinkerer? the list is (almost) endless.
Go Spidey!
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For the full article
Spider-Man breaks one-day record
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6628601.stm
Spider-Man 3 has set a new box office record for first-day takings, earning $59m (£30m) in North America on Friday, according to its film studio Sony.
The movie beat the previous best of $55.8m (£28m) set by Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's chest last year.
And it is on couse to set a new record for an opening weekend. But it has reached that mark with mixed reviews.
Without giving any spoilers, highlights of the movie for me included the action scenes, which were all very well staged and executed; the villains (Venon, Sandman, New Goblin) were all uniformly very good; JK Simmons is hilarious as JJ Jameson; Bryce Dallas Howard is absolutely adorable as Gwen Stacey; and the Black Suit Spidey / Evil Peter are fun to watch. I also like the fact that JJ Jameson notwithstanding, Spiderman starts the movie embraced by the residents of New York and not everybody is stepping on Parker - no pizza delivery man this time around.
As for letdowns, the movie was simply too long with too much exposition and character development. Mary Jane Watson was also largely wasted here, first coming across as a petulant little girl, then a pathetic character, and ultimately serving no more purpose than being the damsel in distress again.
Venom does not get a lot of screen time; but in hindsight, I think that was a good thing as I just don't think he could carry an entire movie by himself as villain - his looks and appearance are just too close to Spiderman.
Overall, the movie definitely gets a thumbs up and should be seen, if only for the spectacle of the FX and action; but IMHO all the character stuff drags it down and does hinder it's potential for repeated viewings - the same problem I had with the first two movies.
From what I gathered, all parties thoroughly enjoyed the movie. The action was fantastic and there were a lot of great laughs. The film did seem to be a bit long, but the character development was excellent.
A lot of twists and turns in this one, as well as an unlikely hero.
Easily my favorite of the Spiderman movies.
-Roger Moore
Quite a lot of fun---an appropriate way in which to inaugurate the Summer Movie Season B-)
I'd be hard put to choose between the three films in the Spiderman franchise...perhaps 2 still gets my nod...but all are great fun which reward old comic book fans (like myself). This last one is a bit rich---like good chocolate fudge---and a bit overstuffed with villains (an ever-present danger in comic book adaptations, to which the third and fourth Batman films fell particular victim, IMRO). Nonetheless, the balance struck was fairly effective, and of course it was a visual/action feast...to go well with overly-buttered, grossly overpriced popcorn :v
I nodded in appreciation when I saw that screenwriting legend Alvin Sargeant had been brought in---as with #2, no doubt to 'punch up' the relationship material---ala Paul Haggis with CR...
If there's a fourth entry, I hope they do it right. If not, this is a pretty good sendoff for the webslinger...
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"Screw 'em." - Daniel Craig, The Best James Bond EverTM
The second problem is the lack of a real villainous presence. Both the Sandman and the "new Goblin" are extremely sympathetic characters (yes, so too was Doc Ock, but he was also out of his mind and dangerous, so he was a threat); and while Venom is fun his role is so small that he provides a jolt only at the end. There needed to be a feeling of impending danger in the movie, and it's just absent in Spidey 3--but maybe, again, that's a problem with the film's momentum.
Fortunately, there's a lot of wonderful stuff in the movie. I think my favorite scene is when Flint Marko returns to life, as it were--watching the sand particles come together and form a rough human outline and seeing Marko's attempts to seize a locket and just to stand were incredible. In fact, all of the Sandman effects--and the effects in general--are awesome; and there are some fine moments of zap-pop action. It's also great to see the entire cast back together again, and to see those fond, familiar characters change and develop. The obligatory Bruce Campbell cameo is hilarious--he seems to be channeling both Peter Sellers and John Cleese in his role as a maitre d'--and J. K. Simmons of course steals every scene he's in as J. Jonah Jameson. On the whole, there's enough great material and simply good material to make me recommend the movie; but there are also enough problems to make that recommendation a bit cautious.
I really hope there is a Spider-Man 4, but only if Maguire, Dunst, and Raimi are on board; and only if the script can deliver a great villain with a great scheme. Dylan Baker has been waiting in the wings as Dr. Connors for two films now--isn't it time to allow him to grow scales and a tail and launch his plan to turn all humans into lizards so he can rule the world?
I know what the problem was - my expectations were far too high. Spider-man 2 was such a fantastic film, and the idea of the third one being anything less than amazing didn't even cross my mind.
I just found the whole thing rather unexciting - the action scenes lacked momentum, and it felt very much like a "what ideas didn't we use for the last two" job.
I think that music is very important to a film, and I was very much reminded of Goldeneye in this case. If only Danny Elfman hadn't resigned (anybody know what his and Raimi's publicized argument was about?), because Christopher Young's score was terrible, and I'm somebody who can't help but allow that to detract from my enjoyment of the film.
Good film still, though, with some great comedy moments (the dancing was, as advertised, hilarious) and some of the dramatic bits were decent (probably only the end, though) but not up there with Spidey 2. Beats most blockbusters, even though it does sort of meander along aimlessly for a while.
And dammit, they stole my idea for a Bond stunt where Bond 'waterskis' behind a van on the door along the road!
Studio Signs for Three More 'Spider-Man' Movies
Webbed superhero Spider-Man will appear in at least three more movies, Sony Pictures has confirmed. The studio's chief executive Michael Lynton said after the box office success of the latest release Spider-Man 3, there is a huge audience waiting to see the story continue. Lynton tells BBC News, "Everybody has every intention of making a fourth, a fifth and a sixth and on and on. (We'll make) as many as we can make good stories for." Spider-Man 3 entered the record books as the most successful new release ever after taking $148 million in its opening weekend. Lynton enthuses, "I think it had a lot to do with timing - the fact we were the first out in the summer. I think it had to do with the fact that the movie had a universal appeal, it had a broader appeal than the second movie, it attracted a family audience and brought the family audience back. There were many factors that contributed to it, and there's a part that you just put down to 'I don't know'." Lynton did not confirm whether director Sam Raimi or Tobey Maguire would be coming back for the fourth installment and beyond.
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That is great news, however the other night Loeffelholz and myself came to the conclusion that any future Spiderman films will suffer without series regulars Raimi, Maguire, and Dunst. Maguire simply owns the role; Spiderman will not be as easy of a character to re-cast as Bond. Unlike the Bond franchise (Pre-CR), there is overwhelming continuity linking the Spiderman films. Audiences everywhere may not be willing to accept a change of actors at this stage in the "story."
It should be interesting to see who signs on for the next three. Based on articles I have read and interviews I have watched, both Maguire and Dunst seem to have become bored and rather have shown interest in moving on to other things.
-Roger Moore
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I had at least 4 co-workers come in yesterday to say that they didn't really care for Spider-Man 3 and that's including 2 Marvel fanboys
They said that they didn't mind the length so much as for the content of the whole.
I'm planning on seeing this one of these days this week to base my own opinion because now I'm really curious.
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I was pretty neutral to the first two movies and really approached this one without any expectations or preconceptions. I think people who had really high expectations were the ones that were most disappointed. It's funny because to my eyes it felt very much like the first two movies, in terms of character development, angst/emo quotient and even pacing. Afterward I was talking to my brother about it and he had the exact same reaction as I did.