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Post by Word™ on Apr 25, 2012 20:49:46 GMT -5
With that being said in bold.. I'd like to once again say, Edward Norton.. To be honest, for as many bad things as I've heard about him, I blame Marvel Studios... I thought Norton walked out on Marvel Studios for lack of money? I have no beef with Mark Ruffalo being Hulk at all.. I think he's an excellent replacement.. But I can't stop imagining that little extra star power this movie would have if Edward Norton was still in as Hulk.
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Post by robinsonben36 on Apr 25, 2012 21:02:06 GMT -5
To be honest, for as many bad things as I've heard about him, I blame Marvel Studios... I thought Norton walked out on Marvel Studios for lack of money? Marvel has developed a reputation of low-balling its talent. Guys they have offended and/or driven away (since 2009!): Edward Norton Jon Favreau Mickey Rourke Terrence Howard Samuel L. Jackson And: www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/LetsCutTheBS/news/?a=6783I don't mind Ruffalo either, but I don't think he's as talented as Norton, and I thought Norton was perfect as Banner. I'm also just not a fan of recasting in general.
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Post by RAC on Apr 25, 2012 22:11:22 GMT -5
Edward Norton - Glad he's didn't stay, he was a hassle. Jon Favreau - He chose to do Cowboys & Aliens, and Magic Kingdom. Mickey Rourke - was only going to be in one movie, shouldn't get paid more than Downey. Terrence Howard - wanted more money than everyone on the movie including Favreau. Samuel L. Jackson - They fixed it and gave him a 9 picture deal so it couldn't matter anymore.
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Post by robinsonben36 on Apr 25, 2012 22:15:38 GMT -5
That's certainly one (pro-Marvel Studios) perspective on those situations. Spin alert!
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Post by MacReady on Apr 25, 2012 22:34:37 GMT -5
I thought Norton walked out on Marvel Studios for lack of money? Marvel has developed a reputation of low-balling its talent. Guys they have offended and/or driven away (since 2009!): Edward Norton Jon Favreau Mickey Rourke Terrence Howard Samuel L. Jackson And: www.comicbookmovie.com/fansites/LetsCutTheBS/news/?a=6783 I don't mind Ruffalo either, but I don't think he's as talented as Norton, and I thought Norton was perfect as Banner. I'm also just not a fan of recasting in general.Couldn't agree more with this. Recasting just takes me out of the movie, like I know I'm going to be watching Avengers constantly thinking of how every scene with Banner would've played out with Norton instead.
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Post by RAC on Apr 25, 2012 22:37:08 GMT -5
Norton's Banner is way different from how Ruffalo's Banner is played and Norton's just wouldn't have fit. And I'm not the only one who felt that way after seeing it.
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Post by MacReady on Apr 25, 2012 22:44:30 GMT -5
Norton's Banner is way different from how Ruffalo's Banner is played and Norton's just wouldn't have fit. And I'm not the only one who felt that way after seeing it. I hate you for having seen it already.....
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Post by RAC on Apr 25, 2012 22:47:22 GMT -5
I'm trying to get passes for another special L.A. screening on the 1st.
You have to call in and answer the Avengers related question right. It's on KROQ, I don't even listen to that station anymore other than Kevin & Bean in the mornings.
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Post by Word™ on Apr 25, 2012 23:41:43 GMT -5
When you live in Los Angeles.. You get access to all the DOPE pre-screenings of the best movies.. Can't wait till I move out there.
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Post by RAC on Apr 25, 2012 23:57:39 GMT -5
True that. I've been to a bunch of per-screenings & some premieres over the years. One of the best things about L.A.
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Post by LtD73 on Apr 26, 2012 9:50:45 GMT -5
Watched Thor last night, man was i bored, its one of those films where its one for 2 hours and it feels like barely anything happens. I hope The Incredible Hulk is better I didn't get the ending of Thor, can someone clear it up with me, with Loki and Selvig and the cube. Whats the cube, and I thought the bridge to earth was broken but Loki's on earth...how is Thor on earth for the avengers :S
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Post by Noza on Apr 26, 2012 16:07:07 GMT -5
Saw this today. Thought it was alright, and certainly the best Marvel film to date. Enjoyable, but not even close to what people are saying about it (the 'best blockbuster ever', it is not).
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Post by Bray Wyatt on Apr 26, 2012 16:07:50 GMT -5
Seen this earlier today. Wow, blown away by how great it all came together.
Was the perfect mix of little doses of comedy and Action, told a great story.
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Post by Nitro on Apr 26, 2012 17:34:32 GMT -5
I saw Avengers today in 3D with a few friends. We were all blown away by how good it was. While I thought Edward Norton was missed as Banner I still think the Hulk stole the show. Ruffalo wasn't a bad Banner but I just think Norton does a far better job at portraying him as a sympathetic character.
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Post by noir on Apr 26, 2012 18:11:07 GMT -5
looks like I'm seeing this tomorrow, pretty excited as I've not really kept up to date with it and don't know much about the plot. Only Marvel films I really liked were Iron Man and Spider-man 2 (rest range from okay to awful, I'm looking at you Captain America) and haven't read a Marvel comic in about 10 years, but with Whedon on board and Downey Jr., I'm expecting a pretty good film.
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Post by Noza on Apr 26, 2012 18:47:03 GMT -5
Honestly think Tom Hiddleston was the best thing about the film (what an actor!). Might go and see it again, as might just enjoy it a bit more a second time around. Certainly liked it a hell of a lot more than I thought I would.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2012 5:31:14 GMT -5
That's certainly one (pro-Marvel Studios) perspective on those situations. Spin alert! no spin needed-thats what happened.Norton was a nuisance all through Hulk.its well documented that Howard was a greedy er and Favreu bailed to do other things. its simple enough.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2012 5:34:18 GMT -5
Honestly think Tom Hiddleston was the best thing about the film (what an actor!). Might go and see it again, as might just enjoy it a bit more a second time around. Certainly liked it a hell of a lot more than I thought I would. wow it must be good!!! Im going to see it tonight at 9.30.I cant waoit......been waiting 20+ years for this and knowing DC/WB will NEVER get their act together enough to do Justice League properly like this will make it even more important.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 27, 2012 5:36:24 GMT -5
Watched Thor last night, man was i bored, its one of those films where its one for 2 hours and it feels like barely anything happens. I hope The Incredible Hulk is better I didn't get the ending of Thor, can someone clear it up with me, with Loki and Selvig and the cube. Whats the cube, and I thought the bridge to earth was broken but Loki's on earth...how is Thor on earth for the avengers :S did you watch Captain America man?the cube is the Tesseracht the Red Skull takes at the start of the movie and uses throughout.Starks father finds it at the end.
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Post by Noza on Apr 27, 2012 8:07:51 GMT -5
me, this film is winning me over. On furthur reflection, it was actually bloody good. Nothing revolutionary, but what a piece of entertainment!
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