Comments on: 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/ Daily coverage of what is truly interesting in the film world Sat, 28 Nov 2009 16:30:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: the Sublime Blog » 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-120353 the Sublime Blog » 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material Wed, 04 Feb 2009 22:03:01 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-120353 [...] Spout has created a top 10 list of movies not based on comic books or other previously written mater... Will Smith’s new superhero movie, Hancock, may be receiving terrible reviews, but it’s sure to make a lot of money. It is a Will Smith movie, after all. The fact that it’s an original superhero title (meaning not adapted from a comic book or other source material), however, means that if it is a success, it will be the rare movie of its kind to be such. Superhero movies may be huge right now, but really only the pre-sold properties, those with a build-in audience, make the big bucks. [...] [...] Spout has created a top 10 list of movies not based on comic books or other previously written mater… Will Smith’s new superhero movie, Hancock, may be receiving terrible reviews, but it’s sure to make a lot of money. It is a Will Smith movie, after all. The fact that it’s an original superhero title (meaning not adapted from a comic book or other source material), however, means that if it is a success, it will be the rare movie of its kind to be such. Superhero movies may be huge right now, but really only the pre-sold properties, those with a build-in audience, make the big bucks. [...]

]]> By: JimmyJoe http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-119600 JimmyJoe Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:13:58 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-119600 Thanks! Thanks!

]]> By: Christopher Campbell http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-119576 Christopher Campbell Thu, 15 Jan 2009 13:46:58 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-119576 JimmyJoe: it's a tune from the 70s titled "Popcorn." By Hot Butter. JimmyJoe: it’s a tune from the 70s titled “Popcorn.” By Hot Butter.

]]> By: JimmyJoe http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-119564 JimmyJoe Thu, 15 Jan 2009 06:10:20 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-119564 What is the song from the Special trailer? The popping sounding one. What is the song from the Special trailer? The popping sounding one.

]]> By: StarsOverTibet http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107847 StarsOverTibet Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:08:58 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107847 Robocop was based off of the Marvel comic Deathlok, so it does not entirely fit here. Though I guess it's really just iffy since it was loosely based of a comic. Robocop was based off of the Marvel comic Deathlok, so it does not entirely fit here. Though I guess it’s really just iffy since it was loosely based of a comic.

]]> By: GerbilFinks http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107809 GerbilFinks Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:33:44 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107809 Meteor Man! Meteor Man!

]]> By: Richard http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107761 Richard Fri, 04 Jul 2008 23:17:18 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107761 I watched the trailer to movie #10, Special, and went out to get the full movie. It's a nice twist on the super hero genre with the added schizophrenia. It was cool seeing a normal person think he was gaining super powers and how he dealt with it, but it got really twisted how far down the rabbit hole he really went. I watched the trailer to movie #10, Special, and went out to get the full movie. It’s a nice twist on the super hero genre with the added schizophrenia. It was cool seeing a normal person think he was gaining super powers and how he dealt with it, but it got really twisted how far down the rabbit hole he really went.

]]> By: correction http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107730 correction Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:27:14 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107730 The Matrix is based on the first volume of Grant Morrison's 90s comic series The Invisibles. The Matrix is based on the first volume of Grant Morrison’s 90s comic series The Invisibles.

]]> By: The J http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107710 The J Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:17:48 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107710 Actually the Matrix was based (and by based I mean stolen by the Brothers) off the anime Mega Zone 23. Still a great movie, it's too bad after the original movie the brothers wanted everyone to be Jesus...... Actually the Matrix was based (and by based I mean stolen by the Brothers) off the anime Mega Zone 23. Still a great movie, it’s too bad after the original movie the brothers wanted everyone to be Jesus……

]]> By: panorama_change http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107708 panorama_change Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:58:48 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107708 I thought it was called Super Snooper. I love that movie. Terrence Hill is one of the worst, but great at the same time. I thought it was called Super Snooper. I love that movie. Terrence Hill is one of the worst, but great at the same time.

]]> By: student of gomi http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107693 student of gomi Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:03:13 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107693 Captain invincible. Alan arkin and christopher lee in a superhero musical. This is the brown acid of superhero movies. Captain invincible. Alan arkin and christopher lee in a superhero musical.

This is the brown acid of superhero movies.

]]> By: JC http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107679 JC Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:43:24 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107679 @Zach Davidson Regarding the Matrix and its sequels "allegory," I have to say that just because something wants to have depth and meaning doesn't mean that it succeeds on that level. The "philosophical depth" of the original Matrix is actually the movie's weakest link. Especially the heavy-handed, unoriginal metaphor about how machines are using us to power them, since it leads to really bad sf (there's no way for the machines to get a net gain of energy from the small amount of electricity contained in the human body). On the other hand, if approached for pure fun, the first one can be enjoyable, and frankly so can the second one. Enjoyable, but not great. And if you really think that the Matrix films are the closest thing on film to a great work of literature, here is a beginner's list of movies that you have obviously never seen: 2001: A Space Odyssey The Godfather 1 & 2 Chinatown Schindler's List My internet @$$hole obligation for the day is now fulfilled. @Zach Davidson

Regarding the Matrix and its sequels “allegory,” I have to say that just because something wants to have depth and meaning doesn’t mean that it succeeds on that level. The “philosophical depth” of the original Matrix is actually the movie’s weakest link. Especially the heavy-handed, unoriginal metaphor about how machines are using us to power them, since it leads to really bad sf (there’s no way for the machines to get a net gain of energy from the small amount of electricity contained in the human body).

On the other hand, if approached for pure fun, the first one can be enjoyable, and frankly so can the second one. Enjoyable, but not great.

And if you really think that the Matrix films are the closest thing on film to a great work of literature, here is a beginner’s list of movies that you have obviously never seen:

2001: A Space Odyssey
The Godfather 1 & 2
Chinatown
Schindler’s List

My internet @$$hole obligation for the day is now fulfilled.

]]> By: FuzzLinks.com » 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107677 FuzzLinks.com » 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:36:20 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107677 [...] They’re not all ‘Blankman’. From RoboCop to the Toxic Avenger, a look at ten solid superheroes created specifically for the screen. http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/ [...] [...] They’re not all ‘Blankman’. From RoboCop to the Toxic Avenger, a look at ten solid superheroes created specifically for the screen. http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/ [...]

]]> By: IsMyOnlyFriend http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107676 IsMyOnlyFriend Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:27:20 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107676 Super Fuzz! Oh my god! A blast from the past and yes... It was a favorite in my childhood. Fun list. Super Fuzz! Oh my god! A blast from the past and yes… It was a favorite in my childhood. Fun list.

]]> By: Mike Johnson http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107675 Mike Johnson Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:22:57 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107675 Buffy is a comic ya jack Buffy is a comic ya jack

]]> By: Rob Walch http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107672 Rob Walch Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:47:23 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107672 What no The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai A total classic. Rob W What no The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai

A total classic.

Rob W

]]> By: DeerDance http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107671 DeerDance Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:45:38 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107671 Unbreakable is just best... Unbreakable is just best…

]]> By: hollywoodnews.com http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107670 hollywoodnews.com Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:23:22 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107670 <strong>10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material...</strong> To tie-in to the release of 'Hancock', here are ten great superhero movies not based on a comic book or other previously written material. by Christopher Campbell at blog.spout.com... 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material…

To tie-in to the release of ‘Hancock’, here are ten great superhero movies not based on a comic book or other previously written material.
by Christopher Campbell at blog.spout.com…

]]> By: Koby http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107669 Koby Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:01:07 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107669 Oh yea, and the whole government anti-superhero thing is partially taken from The Watchmen. Oh yea, and the whole government anti-superhero thing is partially taken from The Watchmen.

]]> By: Koby http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107668 Koby Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:00:25 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107668 1) The Incredibles are really just the Fantastic 4 (with the roles switched around a little bit). So some of it is based in comic lore. 2) Frank Miller's work on Robocop was butchered (he marks it as one of the reason's he didn't want to do a Sin City movie until he saw Robert's short play). (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Miller_(comics)#Sin_City_and_the_1990s) 3) Darkman was actually suppose to be Rami's "The Shadow" movie but he couldn't secure the rights. So the character has similarities to Batman & the Shadow. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkman_(movie)) 1) The Incredibles are really just the Fantastic 4 (with the roles switched around a little bit). So some of it is based in comic lore.

2) Frank Miller’s work on Robocop was butchered (he marks it as one of the reason’s he didn’t want to do a Sin City movie until he saw Robert’s short play). (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Miller_(comics)#Sin_City_and_the_1990s)

3) Darkman was actually suppose to be Rami’s “The Shadow” movie but he couldn’t secure the rights. So the character has similarities to Batman & the Shadow. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darkman_(movie))

]]> By: Zach Davidson http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107667 Zach Davidson Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:58:30 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107667 A few points about this blog: 1. Blankman and My Super Ex-Girlfriend were both comedic spoofs of the Superhero genre, so to call them bad superoes is actually a compliment and totally misses the point, especially in the case of Blankman. 2. To say tthe Matrix sequels were unneccesary borders on heresy in my book. The Matrix saga is not a simple superhero tale. It is an allegory for the way we live our lives. It is a commentary on our dependence on technology. It is the closest thing on film we have to a classic of literature. But it is not a superhero movie. Appeareantly the author totally didnt get it. Other than these two complaints, I agree with most of his picks. The incredibles is one of the most intriguing films pixar has done, while I would argue it was closer to superhero satire than a straight superhero film. A few points about this blog:

1. Blankman and My Super Ex-Girlfriend were both comedic spoofs of the Superhero genre, so to call them bad superoes is actually a compliment and totally misses the point, especially in the case of Blankman.

2. To say tthe Matrix sequels were unneccesary borders on heresy in my book. The Matrix saga is not a simple superhero tale. It is an allegory for the way we live our lives. It is a commentary on our dependence on technology. It is the closest thing on film we have to a classic of literature. But it is not a superhero movie. Appeareantly the author totally didnt get it.

Other than these two complaints, I agree with most of his picks. The incredibles is one of the most intriguing films pixar has done, while I would argue it was closer to superhero satire than a straight superhero film.

]]> By: lists 4world » 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107666 lists 4world » 10 Best Superhero Movies Based on Original Material Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:54:23 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107666 [...] Source: SpoutBlog [...] [...] Source: SpoutBlog [...]

]]> By: John Jones http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107665 John Jones Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:44:42 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107665 RoboCop dude. Robocop totally ROCKED! JT http://www.ULtimate-Anonymity.com RoboCop dude. Robocop totally ROCKED!

JT
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]]> By: richwelder http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107664 richwelder Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:34:43 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107664 how could you forget buffy? too how could you forget buffy? too

]]> By: Christopher Campbell http://blog.spout.com/2008/07/01/10-best-original-superhero-movies/#comment-107564 Christopher Campbell Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:42:06 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=3238#comment-107564 I didn't forget about her. I just don't really care for her, especially in the movie. I didn’t forget about her. I just don’t really care for her, especially in the movie.

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