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[vinnygambini]

Still 2% higher than Catwoman and Green Lantern combined!

But no better than Divergent.

Shailene Woodley to be cast as Wonderman on the next instalment.

 

[captainnapalm]

You guys read this Walter Chaw review?

You should read this Walter Chaw review. I'm hit & miss on the guy (he's basically the kind of critic Faraci seems to be clawing towards when he overreaches like he does) but while this thing is long, and takes diversion after diversion, he hits on some pretty fucking interesting thoughts regarding Snyder's interpretation of these characters, and the reason this film might resonate with audiences even though the criticisms are all on point:



There's a lot more at the link, but holy shit what a review. It's fucking fascinating to read.

edit: Inferno, you dog! You beat me!

How tragic. Not the Superman America wants, but the Superman America deserves. I mean, I guess he's right.

These movies could have been a symbol of hope and light, though, instead of just the dirty reflection in the mirror.

 

[PBY]

This definitely felt like it broke some people.

Haven't seen reviews this vitriolic in a while. People just unloading a full clip into every minute of this film.

 

[echoshifting]

This has got to be one of the best film reviews I've ever read, it's not very positive, but damn if it didn't get me excited again to see this mess.

You guys read this Walter Chaw review?

You should read this Walter Chaw review. I'm hit & miss on the guy (he's basically the kind of critic Faraci seems to be clawing towards when he overreaches like he does) but while this thing is long, and takes diversion after diversion, he hits on some pretty fucking interesting thoughts regarding Snyder's interpretation of these characters, and the reason this film might resonate with audiences even though the criticisms are all on point:



There's a lot more at the link, but holy shit what a review. It's fucking fascinating to read.

edit: Inferno, you dog! You beat me!

Thank you both, that was an excellent read.

 

[NOLA_Gaffer]

If Civil War turns out bad.....

Then fuck me.

Here's hoping that one isnt a mess also.

Anything can happen, of course, but I feel like the Marvel Studios and Russo Bros. track record means hopes are much higher there. I feel like at this point if Marvel nailed Ant-Man of all things it'll take something really crazy for there to be a significant fuck-up in that franchise.

 

[broncobuster]

You guys read this Walter Chaw review?

You should read this Walter Chaw review. I'm hit & miss on the guy (he's basically the kind of critic Faraci seems to be clawing towards when he overreaches like he does) but while this thing is long, and takes diversion after diversion, he hits on some pretty fucking interesting thoughts regarding Snyder's interpretation of these characters, and the reason this film might resonate with audiences even though the criticisms are all on point:



There's a lot more at the link, but holy shit what a review. It's fucking fascinating to read.

edit: Inferno, you dog! You beat me!

Yes, it sure was.

 

[AnotherDayAnotherDollar]

WB needs to give DC back to Marvel.

When did Marvel ever have DC lol. I wouldn't be opposed to Bewkes selling to Iger though.

 

[Mr. Giggles]

Damn, I'll still watch it.

Part of me feels like I might enjoy it too!

 

[BassForever]

When did Marvel ever have DC lol. I wouldn't be opposed to Bewkes selling to Iger though.

The joke

Your head

 

[Jeffolation]

Surprised to see a Walter Chaw review brought up here, been reading the guy for years and when he's on point, he's really on point.

I'm actually more than a little excited to see something so grim and nasty sounding.

 

[AlfredX1990]

When did Marvel ever have DC lol. I wouldn't be opposed to Bewkes selling to Iger though.

Somebody is missing the joke

 

[SimleuqiR]

But no better than Divergent.

Shailene Woodley to be cast as Wonderman on the next instalment.

Wasn't she supposed to be the new Mary Jane?

 

[Bobby Roberts]

Surprised to see a Walter Chaw review brought up here, been reading the guy for years and when he's on point, he's really on point.

I woulda missed it if Seitz hadn't specifically called it out as a must-read.

 

[Colonel Nasty]

Anything can happen, of course, but I feel like the Marvel Studios and Russo Bros. track record means hopes are much higher there. I feel like at this point if Marvel nailed Ant-Man of all things it'll take something really crazy for there to be a significant fuck-up in that franchise.

I wouldn't be so sure, they've made like one good movie. After Ultron, which is mediocre and bloated but not horrible, anything is possible.

 

[The Silver]

This has got to be one of the best film reviews I've ever read, it's not very positive, but damn if it didn't get me excited again to see this mess.

You guys read this Walter Chaw review?

You should read this Walter Chaw review. I'm hit & miss on the guy (he's basically the kind of critic Faraci seems to be clawing towards when he overreaches like he does) but while this thing is long, and takes diversion after diversion, he hits on some pretty fucking interesting thoughts regarding Snyder's interpretation of these characters, and the reason this film might resonate with audiences even though the criticisms are all on point:



There's a lot more at the link, but holy shit what a review. It's fucking fascinating to read.

edit: Inferno, you dog! You beat me!

this just made me want to see the movie more

 

[Siegcram]

Thank you both, that was an excellent read.

It definitely was. If there was one thing I didn't expect to be reading in a BvS review, it's a Dario Argento reference.

Also this

It's polarized, xenophobic, hyper-sexualized, hyper-desensitized, and, in the final analysis, more than a little psychotic.

is the best summary of pretty much the entirety of Snyder's filmography.

 

[Ahasverus]

Haven't seen reviews this vitriolic in a while. People just unloading a full clip into every minute of this film.

I know right haha. I'm almost glad it's over, at least this is the last DC movie with such a bad goodwill. Unless JL is still "grimdark" or whatever., and Terrio confirmed it was going to be lighter than BvS

 

[BBboy20]

Blade runner used to be lambasted for it's depressing nature and terrible editing. It had multiple editions and cult classic status. Probably going to be most debated movie in the close future.

Snyder is not Scott even if he himself made bad movies.

 

[PBY]

I know right haha. I'm almost glad it's over, at least this is the last DC movie with such a bad goodwill. Unless JL is still "grimdark" or whatever.

i think SS will be good. Snyder is doing JL though...

 

[vinnygambini]

Wasn't she supposed to be the new Mary Jane?

That's teen sensation Zendaya

 

[Dash_Riprock]

I know right haha. I'm almost glad it's over, at least this is the last DC movie with such a bad goodwill.

Pretty sure Suicide Squad is gonna suffer from Guilt by Association.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

I'm anxious to see Double Toasted's review. I mean, Korey will go off and Martin will half-heartedly defend it, but it will be entertaining nonetheless.

 

[SimleuqiR]

That's teen sensation Zendaya

No, for Garfield's Spiderman.

 

[AmaterasuOni]

Blade runner used to be lambasted for it's depressing nature and terrible editing. It had multiple editions and cult classic status. Probably going to be most debated movie in the close future.

Nope. Blade Runner is my favorite movie of all time. BvS is one of the worst comic book movies ever made.

 

[kris.]

i think SS will be good. Snyder is doing JL though...

yeah, if this is as boring and messy as everyone is saying it is, i have absolutely zero hope for JL. WB really needs to drop Snyder at this point. SS looks great though.

 

[Reszo]

I'm still pretty excited to see this, if anything should be good popcorn movie like MoS.

 

[Ahasverus]

Pretty sure Suicide Squad is gonna suffer from Guilt by Association.

Nah, the internet is in love with that movie already.

 

[Bronx-Man]

I'm not sure my heart can take it if Suicide Squad sucks.

 

[Danis Saur]

That's teen sensation Zendaya

It ain't confirmed she's Mary Jane, son. Also, she's gorgeous!

 

[vinnygambini]

No, for Garfield's Spiderman.

Dayum apparently she was but was cut. Didn't know that.

http://www.mtv.com/news/1711298/shailene-woodley-amazing-spider-man-2-mary-jane-watson/

 

[Frozenprince]

I'm not sure my heart can take it if Suicide Squad sucks.

Captain Boomerang will save us.

 

[AlfredX1990]

Dayum apparently she was but was cut. Didn't know that.

http://www.mtv.com/news/1711298/shailene-woodley-amazing-spider-man-2-mary-jane-watson/

She was going to appear at the end of movie, which would've been tasteless after what happens a few minutes earlier

 

[PanicFreak]

Pretty sure Suicide Squad is gonna suffer from Guilt by Association.

I'm pretty sure Suicide Squad will also be garbage.

 

[tomtom94]

Dayum apparently she was but was cut. Didn't know that.

http://www.mtv.com/news/1711298/shailene-woodley-amazing-spider-man-2-mary-jane-watson/

Part of the incredible demonstration of creative vision that was ASM2.

 

[VeryGooster]

You guys read this Walter Chaw review?

Goddamn that was a great read

 

[BewareTheBatsie]

But no better than Divergent.

Shailene Woodley to be cast as Wonderman on the next instalment.

She'll film scenes, get cut from the movie and then the entire universe will then get shut down when Wonder Woman rights get sold to someone else.

 

[Schweinehund]

I enjoyed this review:

http://theconcourse.deadspin.com/batman-v-superman-is-v-bad-1766555948

Here's a snippet:

"A fun thing you could do during the two and a half hours you spend watching Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice is count the number of times some rando blurts out something like “It’s uninhabited!” or “It’s after five, so downtown’s nearly empty right now!” whilst Batman and/or Superman throw various bad guys (and/or each other) through various walls. No civilians were harmed in the making of this loud, droning, incoherent, and bonkers deadly serious film, in sharp contrast to 2013's Man of Steel, wherein Superman spends the last half hour bonking giant buildings full of innocent people together until they explode. "

Really sounds like a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.

That was a chief complaint in MoS, now a segment of people are upset that he addressed it.

 

[HowZatOZ]

Nope. Blade Runner is my favorite movie of all time. BvS is one of the worst comic book movies ever made.

That's some hyperbole if I've ever seen. There are far worst comic book movies, let alone movies in general.

 

[diamount]

I'm pretty sure Suicide Squad will also be garbage.

Well, at least that won't be taking itself seriously.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Really sounds like a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.

That was a chief complaint in MoS, now a segment of people are upset that he addressed it.

*in a laughably heavy-handed way
(sounds like)

 

[kswiston]

Nah, the internet is in love with that movie already.

They will just go back to "From the studio that brought you The Dark Knight" in the ads if BvS is soft on the WOM.

 

[Veelk]

*in a laughably heavy-handed way
(sounds like)

Plus the TFA comment he made, it makes it sound that rather than addressing the heart of the issue (Superman's apathy to the pointless violence and death around him), it feels like he's just going "THERE, YOU MOTHERFUCKERS, HE ISN'T KILLING ANYONE WHILE HE'S FUCKING SHIT UP(WHICH, BTW, IS A TOTALLY AWESOME THING TO DO), HAPPY NOW?!"

 

[SimleuqiR]

Dayum apparently she was but was cut. Didn't know that.

http://www.mtv.com/news/1711298/shailene-woodley-amazing-spider-man-2-mary-jane-watson/

Oh, so her scenes were cut. I thought she was cast to appear in part 3, which is now never happening.

Critics are crushing 'Batman v Superman' from every angle

I don't think this movie will have any legs after Sunday.

 

[BearPawB]

Really sounds like a damned if you do, damned if you don't situation.

That was a chief complaint in MoS, now a segment of people are upset that he addressed it.

There are ways to do something organically, this doesn't sound like it even tried

 

[Rooster12]

Haven't seen reviews this vitriolic in a while. People just unloading a full clip into every minute of this film.

Yeah...did Snyder/DC offend these people's religion or kill their mothers or something?

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Welp refunded my IMAX tickets. Have some friends going opening night, will wait for their verdicts before I go maybe Sunday afternoon

 

[icespide]

so what are the chances of this thing joining the billion dollar club?

 

[diamount]

Yeah...did Snyder/DC offend these people's religion or kill their mothers or something?

What is hyperbolic about him being a terrible director?

 

[zeemumu]

so what are the chances of this thing joining the billion dollar club?

Nothing's free in Waterworld

 

[Flavius]

I'm pretty sure Suicide Squad will also be garbage.

It might be, but at least the trailers depict it as coherent.

so what are the chances of this thing joining the billion dollar club?

Still decent. Can't imagine it doing any worse than $130-140 this weekend, and I'd be really surprised if it didn't pull $850+ WW. I do wonder if peeps in the BO prediction thread who were predicting it to top a billion easily are still so confident.