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[Dabanton]

Haha how has this thread been semi derailed with that independent film example the full quote is

“It’s not The Dark Knight,” he says. “One of the special things about what we’re going to try and create is that you’re going to see the biggest independent film ever. It’s not going to be an epic thing; it’s going to be a film surrounded by these incredible things, but that follows this boy and his life. Peter Parker is a favorite of many because everyone can relate to him, and we’re going to try to make everyone relate to our Peter Parker. And John Hughes is a perfect example of what we’re going to try and do.

It makes sense in that context and the feel he says they want to try and create.

 

[Tatsumaki Senpuukyaku!]

Haha how has this thread been semi derailed with that independent film example the full quote is



It makes sense in that context and the feel he says they want to try and create.

Any superhero movie that doesn't end with thousands of faceless minions destroying a major metropolitan area in a cg orgy qualifies as having that indie vibe now.

 

[TwEE-N-Toast]

A Kraven and Chameleon combo would be a good threat for rookie Spider-man.
Then they can establish Kraven so "Kravens last Hunt" will be more impactful when it happens.

 

[Dr. Malik]

I feel sick reading all of this. We are never going to go back to spider-man 2 level of greatness

 

[Ithil]

I feel sick reading all of this. We are never going to go back to spider-man 2 level of greatness

You sure take this seriously.

 

[BUNTING1243]

Here's hoping it evokes 500 Days of Summer.

Oh man, that was a good movie! I want to know what a director from something like that would do with Spider-Man!

 

[The Kree]

Any superhero movie that doesn't end with thousands of faceless minions destroying a major metropolitan area in a cg orgy qualifies as having that indie vibe now.

How many times has that actually happened?

 

[Trojita]

I still can't see him as Peter Parker or Spider-Man. I don't really give a shit if he can do back flips.

 

[Bronx-Man]

A Kraven and Chameleon combo would be a good threat for rookie Spider-man.
Then they can establish Kraven so "Kravens last Hunt" will be more impactful when it happens.

This is a good idea right here.

 

[Toa TAK]

I feel sick reading all of this. We are never going to go back to spider-man 2 level of greatness

Probably not, but it'll at least be better than the last three travesties. I mean, you can only go UP from TASM2.

 

[Gonzalez]

Ummmm... Wasn't Amazing Spider-Man supposed to be that?

 

[bearythebear]

If he means that it's relatively "small scale", and not just some planet ending CG baddie or whatever, then that's cool.

 

[WordAssassin]

If they're going to make another highschool spider-man movie, just can it.

The fuck?

We have yet to actually get a proper high school Spider-Man movie. Peter has been like a senior graduating out of high school in all the other movies they've done, this will be a very welcome change of pace. One of the notes from the Sony leaks was actually a Marvel Guy going over the ASM2 script saying "Why is he graduating already!?!?!"

 

[Pachimari]

Yeah, this movie should take place in school and show Peter's life with his class mates in high school. And how he struggles but is still a smart kid.

 

[Kevinroc]

A Kraven and Chameleon combo would be a good threat for rookie Spider-man.
Then they can establish Kraven so "Kravens last Hunt" will be more impactful when it happens.

I think the best way to use Kraven would be to do what they did in Ultimate Spider-Man. He's a total joke that Spidey defeats with ease for a movie or two. Then when he comes back, the audience thinks he's a joke only to discover he isn't.

Yeah, this movie should take place in school and show Peter's life with his class mates in high school. And how he struggles but is still a smart kid.

Just as long as he doesn't look up how batteries work on youtube.

 

[bearythebear]

Attack the Block type scale would be cool, but it will never happen.

 

[wenis]

Man, people are really stuck on this independent thing. It truly is a brain twister how he meant it.

 

[BadAss2961]

I believe it. Disney/Marvel already gave us the gripping 1970's political thriller in Winter Solider. Now they're going indie with Spider-Man. Sundance is gonna go bonkers.

 

[Vyrance]

They already said the first villain has never been in film before.

So an indie rom-com featuring Mysterio, hopefully.

We can only hope, Mysterio would look great on screen

 

[Not]

So basically Spider-Man's going to be in 6 minutes total of a 156 minute Spider-Man movie again?

Fucking hell

 

[diaspora]

The fuck?

We have yet to actually get a proper high school Spider-Man movie. Peter has been like a senior graduating out of high school in all the other movies they've done, this will be a very welcome change of pace. One of the notes from the Sony leaks was actually a Marvel Guy going over the ASM2 script saying "Why is he graduating already!?!?!"

There's been like 2 or 3 in highschool. Even then, kid spiderman is worst spiderman.

Spoiler

OMD and the Stacy kids are a whole other ballgame.

 

[Jigorath]

So basically Spider-Man's going to be in 6 minutes total of a 156 minute movie again?

Fucking hell

You might be jumping to conclusions.

 

[Shaanyboi]

So basically Spider-Man's going to be in 6 minutes total of a 156 minute Spider-Man movie again?

Fucking hell

What is this based on?

 

[Not]

You might be jumping to conclusions.

Not if Spider-Man 2 and 3 were any indication. I'm sick of these being Peter Parker movies. Why can't it be like the 60's comics where he starts the story as teenage Peter for like 3 pages then is Spider-Man for like the other 16. Then a one-page Peter wrap-up.

That's the good stuff.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

My brain registered that as 'Spider-Man 2099' and my heart jumped. Stupid brain.

 

[diaspora]

Not if Spider-Man 2 and 3 were any indication. I'm sick of these being Peter Parker movies. Why can't it be like the 60's comics where he starts the story as teenage Peter for like 3 pages then is Spider-Man for like the other 16. Then a one-page Peter wrap-up.

That's the good stuff.

I was thinking more along the lines of Watchmen's intro credit sequence.

 

[Maintenance]

it’s going to be a film surrounded by these incredible things, but that follows this boy and his life.

Will the movie take 12 years to be made?

 

[jerry113]

Tonal wise, would something like the atmosphere and banter from Life is Strange be good? A coming of age high school movie with a young Spiderman?

 

[Shaanyboi]

Not if Spider-Man 2 and 3 were any indication. I'm sick of these being Peter Parker movies. Why can't it be like the 60's comics where he starts the story as teenage Peter for like 3 pages then is Spider-Man for like the other 16. Then a one-page Peter wrap-up.

That's the good stuff.

Because of all the things about Spider-Man, Peter Parker's life and his frustrations are what made that character outlive the countless other disposable superheroes of the era. Spider-Man really isn't anything more than a quip machine without the weight of his real life.

 

[Rydeen]

Can we just get JK Simmons back as Jonah? That's all I ask...

 

[Pachimari]

Tonal wise, would something like the atmosphere and banter from Life is Strange be good? A coming of age high school movie with a young Spiderman?

Yes please.

Can we just get JK Simmons back as Jonah? That's all I ask...

Yes please.

 

[Anth0ny]

Can we just get JK Simmons back as Jonah? That's all I ask...

this is actually the most important thing

it MUST happen

 

[Not]

Because of all the things about Spider-Man, Peter Parker's life and his frustrations are what made that character outlive the countless other disposable superheroes of the era. Spider-Man really isn't anything more than a quip machine without the weight of his real life.

Well, then they gotta tip the ratio a little more in Spidey's favor. The movie's called "Spider-Man," I want hella Spider-Man in it. "Independent movies" aren't a good sign. Heck, the last two were directed by the 500 Days of Summer guy-- pretty much the king of "independent" movies.

EDIT: Always onboard for more Simmons

 

[Loxley]

Can we just get JK Simmons back as Jonah? That's all I ask...

If Sony can get away with completely rebooting the James Bond franchise with Casino Royale and still keeping Judi Dench as M...I think they could easily get away with bringing back JK Simmons.

 

[jtb]

what?

aren't the Star Wars films the biggest independent films of all time?

also didn't they try (and fail miserably) with the whole indie schtick with webb, who was brought on board with 500 days of summer as his entire resume

 

[Rydeen]

If Sony can get away with completely rebooting the James Bond franchise with Casino Royale and still keeping Judi Dench as M...I think they could easily get away with bringing back JK Simmons.

Agreed. On top of that, WB went through three different actors as Batman in their initial cycle of Batman sequels, but kept Michael Gough as Alfred and Pat Hingle as Commissioner Gordon for all of them.

Plus let's be honest, other than Willem Dafoe as Green Goblin and Alfred Molina as Doc Ock, JK Simmons as Jonah was one of the best casting coups in the Raimi trilogy.

 

[HP_Wuvcraft]

Going after the Juno crowd, I see.

 

[guek]

Modern day indie movies don't feel at all like classic John Hughes, Tom

 

[Jombie]

They mean that the film will be more intimate and character-driven and less 'random villain attempts to destroy New York'.

 

[BadAss2961]

They mean that the film will be more intimate and character-driven and less 'random villain attempts to destroy New York'.

They mean that the film will be an hour and a half of Peter Parker with Uncle Ben & Aunt May, love interest melodrama, bully at school and spider bites. 30 minutes of random villain who attempts to destroy New York.

 

[Animator]

best bit about this whole thing is him screen testing with The Punisher\

Holy shit I just realized I would kill for a netflix punisher series.

 

[Rydeen]

Holy shit I just realized I would kill for a netflix punisher series.

They probably will announce one after Daredevil season 2 is done and out.

 

[BobLoblaw]

The last Spider-Man movie I saw was 2, so unlike a lot of you the taint from some of the other movies hasn't affected me. I'm not a (movie) Spider-Man fan since 90% of the time he seems like he's just CGI, but if they do this one right, I'll get on the hype train.

 

[Archer]

http://gifsoup.com

 

[GAMEPROFF]

Well, then they gotta tip the ratio a little more in Spidey's favor. The movie's called "Spider-Man," I want hella Spider-Man in it. "Independent movies" aren't a good sign. Heck, the last two were directed by the 500 Days of Summer guy-- pretty much the king of "independent" movies.

EDIT: Always onboard for more Simmons

My god, at least wait until they started filming before jumping to conclusion.

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I feel sick reading all of this. We are never going to go back to spider-man 2 level of greatness

Go throw up then. It could easily top it

 

[Radec]

Will Uncle Ben gonna die again in this movie?

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

Will Uncle Ben gonna die again in this movie?

No. It is not an origin. At all.

 

[Radec]

No. It is not an origin. At all.

Good!

 

[The Illiterati]

Spiderman used to be my favorite superhero, but there's been too many tries and they've run him straight into the ground IMHO. This has to feel insanely fresh and new to get my attention, and I can't even imagine what that would mean.