X-Men: Apocalypse - May 27, 2016

[jye4ever]

I hope Marvel has used up their last remaining villain dance off card.

Fans did seem to enjoy it though.

 

[RIDDICK]

I agree, Singer definitely might trump the Russo Bros with his big boss battle.

Spoiler

 

[Josette]

Yup, X1, X2, and DOFP were terrible, if only he had a chance to star in a great superhero film.

I stated in my post I thought DOFP was mediocre.

X2 I will absolutely agree on as it was a great film.

There will always be a nostalgia factor with me for X1, saw it with my best friend who knew more about X-Men than me at the time.... And the themes have stayed relevant, but I don't think it's a great film, nowhere near the level of X2 or First Class. It hasn't aged well to me. It especially suffers from a weak climax. Wolverine's characterization, however, was probably the best in it.

 

[jye4ever]

That's a pretty accurate X1 review.

 

[karamazov80]

Never was, never will be.
He did a nice impression of Wolverine from time to time, that's all. And it's not his fault because only the first X-meh film had reasonably written Logan. Overall, cinematic Logan is a charming, good-looking redneck... That's not Wolverine.

Yep.
Jackman is an awesome actor so while he wasn't good for the role physically he could properly convey the essence of Wolverine if the character was properly written. He was stuck in this routine for fifteen years, there's no reason to prolong it.

I'm really with Riddick here. I liked Jackman, but he wasn't the Wolverine I grew up reading about, from the Uncanny comics from the '80s and the Claremont/Miller mini-series. He was more watered down, only hinting at the "real" Wolverine here and there. And I think he probably was the most "pure" Wolverine in X1, when he hadn't fallen into the routine yet, and was still able to legitimately channel a cantankerous beast in human clothing. Even in scenes that were straight out of legit Wolverine stories, like the beginning of The Wolverine, felt like watered down imitations of the real deal. But that takes nothing away from Jackman's abilities. And of course, the writing is as responsible as anything else. A "kinder, gentler" Wolverine sells better to the kids. So honestly, I expect nothing very different in forthcoming movies when he is recast. If we want to get unpredictable, and sometimes dangerous "heroes" who are known as much for killing as anything else, then. . .we'll always have Snyder's Superman.

 

[jye4ever]

Lofol

What an ending,

 

[jye4ever]

He was at his best in X1, yet at his skinniest.

You want a violent Wolverine movie, watch Blade.

 

[karamazov80]

Well, Wolvie was never a stone cold bad-ass like Blade. Nor did he use lots of guns and fight vampires. And he wasn't black, and he didn't do a bunch of wacky karate moves. But other than that, agreed 100%!

Wasn't Jackman actually a bit fatter during X1 than he was later? He certainly wasn't as ripped up. But I'll totally take that over a roided up body-builder who acts like a pretty generic good guy.

 

[RIDDICK]

He had the best look in X1.
Not overly massive, not overly ripped, not overly pretty. And most importantly - had lots of body hair (especially on chest).

 

[jye4ever]

Well, Wolvie was never a stone cold bad-ass like Blade. Nor did he use lots of guns and fight vampires. And he wasn't black, and he didn't do a bunch of wacky karate moves. But other than that, agreed 100%!

Wasn't Jackman actually a bit fatter during X1 than he was later? He certainly wasn't as ripped up. But I'll totally take that over a roided up body-builder who acts like a pretty generic good guy.

That's what I meant, less roided up ripped.

He had the best look in X1.
Not overly massive, not overly ripped, not overly pretty. And most importantly - had lots of body hair (especially on chest).

Please Riddick, I'm eating.

 

[meanstreak]

Jackson is one of those actor's who, unfortunately, as perfect as he is for the role, has never had the material behind him to allow him to fully let loose, IMO (with minor exceptions here and there).

He's such a great Wolverine, but has been stuck in some bad to mediocre films. It sucks.

Hopefully they let Bucky shine in Cap 3

Well at least let him talk

 

[Johnny Utah]

McAvoy has gone full Xavier! Can't link on my phone but he is bald! It's on Singer's Instagram!

 

[Snake Plissken]

Shaved head!

https://instagram.com/p/2cNOOLxDxE/?taken-by=bryanjaysinger

 

[Jack D]

Maybe now that Jackman is done with Wolverine he can play Snake in a Metal Gear movie, I think he'd do a great job.

 

[pturtle]

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

I was one minute late!! I've become slow...like QS from AOU.

 

[GasparZizou]

He already has the eyebrows for it.

 

[GasparZizou]

I was one minute late!! I've become slow...like QS from AOU.

 

[Magpie 7]

Well, Wolvie was never a stone cold bad-ass like Blade. Nor did he use lots of guns and fight vampires. And he wasn't black, and he didn't do a bunch of wacky karate moves. But other than that, agreed 100%!

Wasn't Jackman actually a bit fatter during X1 than he was later? He certainly wasn't as ripped up. But I'll totally take that over a roided up body-builder who acts like a pretty generic good guy.

Jackman was cast late, they'd already begun filming and when he arrived on set he was clean shaven so wore fake whiskers.

 

[VintijDroidGutzz]

Young Picard there!