Author Topic: Why is it suddenly ok for the Spider-Man franchise... (Read 2165 times)

MrAngryFace · « **on:** May 06, 2007, 11:15:32 AM »

To be used as a cheap ride for a Raimi song n dance comedy hour? It just seems like SOME people on this forum are making excuses for an obvious cause of bought off critics, stupid viewers and a bad movie.

Cheebs · « **Reply #1 on:** May 06, 2007, 11:27:00 AM »

Raimi's song n dance comedy hour >>>>>>>>>>>> everything.

I want a musical comedy from Raimi now.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #2 on:** May 06, 2007, 11:44:40 AM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #3 on:** May 06, 2007, 01:58:33 PM »

Because it was awesome.

demi · « **Reply #4 on:** May 06, 2007, 02:11:55 PM »

There's no comedy hour in the game!

Game >>>>> Movie

Movies are for schleps.

Van Cruncheon · « **Reply #5 on:** May 06, 2007, 02:16:36 PM »

musicals are for teenaged girls.

Cheebs · « **Reply #6 on:** May 06, 2007, 02:17:50 PM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on May 06, 2007, 02:11:55 PM

Movies are for schleps.

I doubt nick frost agrees

Cyanista · « **Reply #7 on:** May 06, 2007, 02:38:23 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on May 06, 2007, 02:16:36 PM

musicals are for drama teachers.

fixed, gosh

demi · « **Reply #8 on:** May 06, 2007, 02:55:59 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on May 06, 2007, 02:17:50 PM

Quote from: Dick Frost on May 06, 2007, 02:11:55 PM

Movies are for schleps.
I doubt nick frost agrees

I can still like him and disagree on some things.

Yeti · « **Reply #9 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:16:01 PM »

If there were Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead video games would they be better than the movies?

demi · « **Reply #10 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:20:43 PM »

Quote from: Yeti on May 06, 2007, 03:16:01 PM

If there were Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead video games would they be better than the movies?

Dead Rising and Rainbow Six are AWESOME. But not as good as the movies.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:29:02 PM »

Didn't Evil Dead become a musical?

demi · « **Reply #12 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:32:09 PM »

Quote from: ferrarimanf355 on May 06, 2007, 03:29:02 PM

Didn't Evil Dead become a musical?

Yeah, at appropriate theaters. It wasn't called Evil Dead 4 then played worldwide. There is a difference.

If I saw a showing of Spider-Man 3, I would expect Spider-Man 3.

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:33:31 PM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on May 06, 2007, 03:32:09 PM

Quote from: ferrarimanf355 on May 06, 2007, 03:29:02 PM
Didn't Evil Dead become a musical?

Yeah, at appropriate theaters. It wasn't called Evil Dead 4 then played worldwide. There is a difference.

If I saw a showing of Spider-Man 3, I would expect Spider-Man 3.

So, how distinguished mentally-challenged was the whole thing? Be honest.

demi · « **Reply #14 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:34:00 PM »

I don't understand your question. What thing?

ferrarimanf355 · « **Reply #15 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:35:15 PM »

Quote from: Dick Frost on May 06, 2007, 03:34:00 PM

I don't understand your question. What thing?

The whole song-and-dance crap that got mixed up with your Spiderman.

demi · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:36:55 PM »

I dunno, I didn't see it. Why would I want to go see it now?

Cheebs · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:43:28 PM »

Liking Spider-Man 3 depends one one thing.

Do you want either:

A. A epic follow up to Spidey2 that is action super-hero film

or

B. Want to kick back for 2 hours and enjoy a silly romp filled with Sam Raimi's sense of quirky sense of humor with some very nice action thrown in.

I find Raimi's type of humor absolutely perfect and spot on, I felt this for years now and the musical comedy numbers are Sam Raimi to a tee.

Cyanista · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:44:23 PM »

Whoah. Whoah. The introduction of Venom and Carnage was. . a wacky romp?

SAM WHAT HAVE YOU WROUGHT?

Cheebs · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:46:26 PM »

Quote from: Cyanista on May 06, 2007, 03:44:23 PM

Whoah. Whoah. The introduction of Venom and Carnage was. . a wacky romp?

SAM WHAT HAVE YOU WROUGHT?

There is no Carnage and Venom was not "introduced". He is 100%

spoiler (click to show/hide)

dead by the end of the movie. You see Eddie Brock brutally and 100% killed

[close]

And yes it is a wacky silly romp with multiple musical and dance numbers. Like I said, do you love Sam Raimi's sense of humor? Then you'll get a kick out of it

Cyanista · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:54:27 PM »

No, I hope sam raimi dies for ruining Spiderman. IN A FIRE. I already have ED2 on dvd. I'll survive.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:55:21 PM »

The look and feel of this film felt entirely different too. Felt very 80s.

Cheebs · « **Reply #22 on:** May 06, 2007, 03:58:20 PM »

Quote from: Willco on May 06, 2007, 03:55:21 PM

The look and feel of this film felt entirely different too. Felt very 80s.

Yep. I know this is a very weak sequel to Spider-Man 2 but why is it so bad I enjoy it for the pure sillyness and oddness that it is? It is unlike a Batman Forever(not fair to even bring up B & R) because the humor is actually GOOD.

The fact Raimi was willing to take it off the deep end into the world of dance scenes is what saved it.

I gave up hope for a follow-up to Spidey 2 months ago, I get 2 hours of sheer silly entertainment.

Error Macro · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:01:43 PM »

I'm not qualified to speak on Spider-Man 3, but I have this feeling that poor Sam's glory days are over. I mean, I loved SM2, but you could see where the old Raimi was trying to break through in certain scenes without getting flak from the studio. I think his only chance is to go completely indie. Okay, fantasy over.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:03:17 PM »

Raimi's quirkiness is not for everyone.

I personally felt the film lacked energy for the most part, except in those scenes when Parker is rocking out the 70s pelvic thrusts and showin' up folks. The dialogue he has with Ursula (cake girl!) while he's on the phone with Doc Connors was hilarious. Seemed like when Sam and Tobey were having the most fun.

But for the most part, the entire cast seemed like they were going through the motions. The energy from the first two dissipated as soon as Spidey separated from the symbiote, and there wasn't a ton of momentum in the film prior to that even.

Reading a few of the geek boards, it's also no surprise that the third act possibly has the most material cut from it. There are folks that are speculating that good 30 minutes or more has been cut from the film, most of it involving the Sandman's family, Eddie Brock before his change and the resolution at the end.

I can see why folks would be upset by Sam cutting those scenes instead of his quirky ones, but I felt he made the right decision - if he had to keep something, those few shining moments had to be it.

Cheebs · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:06:11 PM »

Quote from: Willco on May 06, 2007, 04:03:17 PM

Raimi's quirkiness is not for everyone.

I personally felt the film lacked energy for the most part, except in those scenes when Parker is rocking out the 70s pelvic thrusts and showin' up folks. The dialogue he has with Ursula (cake girl!) while he's on the phone with Doc Connors was hilarious. Seemed like when Sam and Tobey were having the most fun.

I think Franco had a lot of fun too. I mean come on, he turns into a distinguished mentally-challenged 5 year old who does cheesey winks into the camera and has a litte dance number.

My enjoyment of the film comes down to:
-Everything with Peter Parker after he puts on the dark suit till he rips if off
-Harry's distinguished mentally-challenged scenes(harry and peter in the house, the cooking/dance date), the evil love triangle thing with the pie line and wink...etc
-Bruce Campbell's scene
- Harry vs. Peter in the house
- 4 Way finale

Everything else was medicore to poor but that above made up for it.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #26 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:06:26 PM »

Raimi shoulda called this movie 'lol look at what I like doing' not SPIDER-MAN 3. This is Batman & Fuckin Robin all over again.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #27 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:06:43 PM »

Quote from: Error Macro on May 06, 2007, 04:01:43 PM

I'm not qualified to speak on Spider-Man 3, but I have this feeling that poor Sam's glory days are over. I mean, I loved SM2, but you could see where the old Raimi was trying to break through in certain scenes without getting flak from the studio. I think his only chance is to go completely indie. Okay, fantasy over.

I don't think his glory days are over, but this is a definite misstep. The 'ole Sam Raimi might have been inclined to walk had Avi Arad insisted on Venom, but this new one has had two huge mega-hits under his bet to inflate his ego. If anything, hopefully this will serve as a reminder that you're only as good as the story and no one director can please everyone all the time. Here's hoping he's humbled a little bit and goes to work on projects he's more enthusiastic about, because unlike the first two, where you can see he's bursting at the seams in love for the material, this one feels like he loves some of the material, but not most.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #28 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:08:38 PM »

James Franco was awesome. If anything, I feel more bothered by the fact that this is Harry's swan song and it's such a mediocre one. He was great and deserved possibly a film to himself, but I know a lot of folks were worried about another Green Goblin hurting box office business. The character deserved a better way to go out.

Cheebs · « **Reply #29 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:09:13 PM »

Quote from: Bubblicious Panda on May 06, 2007, 04:06:26 PM

Raimi shoulda called this movie 'lol look at what I like doing' not SPIDER-MAN 3. This is Batman & Fuckin Robin all over again.

As I said, the difference being this time the cheesey comedy is GOOD cheesey comedy.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #30 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:29:57 PM »

I'd hate to think that the spider-man franchise is actually just a big ol COMEDY. I think the movie misses the point entirely.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #31 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:32:57 PM »

I don't think the movie missed the point - it was just poorly put together. Good concept, flawed execution. There's supposed to be humor in these films, Sam just made it his own brand this time around and I can see how that would bother folks.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #32 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:33:01 PM »

Quote from: Bubblicious Panda on May 06, 2007, 04:29:57 PM

I'd hate to think that the spider-man franchise is actually just a big ol COMEDY. I think the movie misses the point entirely.

What did you think about the Tim Burton Batman movies? I didn't like them for the same reason. It just felt like the director wasn't taking the material seriously.

Cheebs · « **Reply #33 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:33:51 PM »

[youtube=425,350]H09xv-SqxZc[/youtube]

demi · « **Reply #34 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:35:58 PM »

Someone needs to circumcize Cheebs. You have to be kidding me.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #35 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:37:12 PM »

The look on Jameson's face is priceless.

Cheebs · « **Reply #36 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:39:47 PM »

CAKE GIRL:
[youtube=425,350]511z-TL85m4[/youtube]

Beezy · « **Reply #37 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:42:32 PM »

You people need to learn how to embed. *glares at Cheebs*

Edit: I guess it wasn't his fault.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #38 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:44:12 PM »

God Raimi could shit into some of your mouths and you guys would go 'GOOD OL RAIMI!'

Cheebs · « **Reply #39 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:46:12 PM »

Quote from: Bubblicious Panda on May 06, 2007, 04:44:12 PM

God Raimi could shit into some of your mouths and you guys would go 'GOOD OL RAIMI!'

who doesnt love "gimme some mo'"?

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #40 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:46:33 PM »

@ "Gimme some mo" and "Go make me some!"

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #41 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:48:12 PM »

I tell you, that film was pretty good up until the church scene - then it got convoluted as hell. I hope they flesh it out with a DVD release, because Disco Pete stuff is awesome.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #42 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:48:58 PM »

YOU GUYS ARE THE N FANS OF MOVIE FANS! IM OUTTA HERE ARHHGHHGHGHGHGHG

Cheebs · « **Reply #43 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:50:06 PM »

even if he doesnt make it longer on dvd I pray for some deleted scenes of that part of the film.

Cake girl should be the one he marries. She wouldn't complain and she was fine with disco peter unlike MJ! She enjoyed taking demands from him. :'(

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #44 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:52:49 PM »

I hope if they do a fourth installment with the same people, he dumps MJ for Gwen. And if they do a new trilogy, that MJ dies in a fire and he goes out with Gwen.

Gwen was hot.

I thought it was criminal that they cut out scenes with her!

Cheebs · « **Reply #45 on:** May 06, 2007, 04:58:05 PM »

Quote from: Willco on May 06, 2007, 04:52:49 PM

I hope if they do a fourth installment with the same people, he dumps MJ for Gwen. And if they do a new trilogy, that MJ dies in a fire and he goes out with Gwen.

Gwen was hot.

I thought it was criminal that they cut out scenes with her!

and her dad. Apparently he had a much bigger role.

Scurvy Stan · « **Reply #46 on:** May 06, 2007, 05:04:43 PM »

I think some ppl are forgetting that this is all still based on a comic book and they've done way goofier shit in the books over the years.

Error Macro · « **Reply #47 on:** May 06, 2007, 05:08:32 PM »

Quote from: Cheebs on May 06, 2007, 04:39:47 PM

CAKE GIRL:
[youtube=425,350]511z-TL85m4[/youtube]

Oh my. I have to see this film.

Quote from: Bubblicious Panda on May 06, 2007, 04:44:12 PM

God Raimi could shit into some of your mouths and you guys would go 'GOOD OL RAIMI!'

/looks at his tag

YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!

Solo · « **Reply #48 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:20:28 PM »

Anybody who didnt love the disco Pete stuff isnt somebody I want to know.

Nick · « **Reply #49 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:36:11 PM »

Quote from: Professor Prole on May 06, 2007, 02:16:36 PM

musicals are for teenaged girls.

I really like High School Musical.

TVC15 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 06, 2007, 06:49:04 PM »

I just watched Spider-Man 1 for the first time, and I have no idea why people think 2 is an improvement. 2 is so boring. 1 has some hokey lines, but god damn is Willem Dafoe perfect in that movie. He brings the perfect balance of acting and campy scenery chewing. Plus, when you see him and James franco in the same movie, you can see why Franco was cast, visually. I have to say I actually enjoyed Spider-Man 1.

Solo · « **Reply #51 on:** May 06, 2007, 07:00:58 PM »

You're half way there, Whitey! The power of Molina compels you!

TVC15 · « **Reply #52 on:** May 06, 2007, 07:03:50 PM »

Quote from: Solo on May 06, 2007, 07:00:58 PM

You're half way there, Whitey! The power of Molina compels you!

I've always said he was the only thing worthwhile about Spider-Man 2. I think Spider-Man 1 is more tolerable and less boring because it actually has the whole Uncle Ben scenario in it, rather than the pointless emo milking the sequel has. I can understand Parker being mopey in Spider-Man 1, but it's weightless in Spider-Man 2. And frankly, Dafoe > Molina.

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Author Topic: Why is it suddenly ok for the Spider-Man franchise... (Read 2165 times)