Due to the success of the X-Men movie, it looks as if nothing's going to further derail the LOOOOOOONG awaited Spider-Man movie. Unfortunately, a few years back when James Cameron(who was originally set to direct) wrote the script, he came up with the idea of having Spider-Man's webbing being organic. Instead of having Peter Parker use his intellect to invent his webshooters, the script had them written off as another mutation from the spider bite. As years, lawsuits, and potential directors went by, it looks as if that idea has been one of the only constants, as director Sam Rami intends to keep the organic webbing concept. His reason? To make Peter Parker more "ashamed" of his powers. Every true Spidey fan knows that Pete allready had enough to worry about with his high school nerd status, so it's completely unnecassary to have him think of himself as a FREAK. Anyway, there's a petition that you can sign at www.no-organic-webshooters.com that's trying to put an end to this nonsense. Even if you're not a Spidey fan, PLEEEEASE sign. Afterall, Batman and Superman weren't ****ed up when they went to the silver screen... ------------------ WE WILL WATCH THEM FALL... Next year
I disagree. I think it makes for a better story when superheroes are unsure if they like having their powers or not. ------------------ Going for the Rolls Royce! visit www.swirve.com
RM95- Parker still has that aspect without having spinnerets in his wrists. He always had to juggle his crime fighting life with tests, girlfriends, family, and eventually marriage. He even lost his uncle and his first love because of his powers. ------------------ WE WILL WATCH THEM FALL... Next year
Any word on who the villain will be? Dr. Octopus? Goblin? Venom? They are working on a Daredevil film so they will probably save Kingpin for that.
outlaw- I think the original James Cameron script had Electro as the villain, but now www.spidermanhype.com has both Doc Ock and the Green Goblin listed as (potential?)enemies... ------------------ WE WILL WATCH THEM FALL... Next year [This message has been edited by AntiSonic (edited July 25, 2000).]
AntiSonic, I'm going to support you on this one. I absolutely hate it when they do things like these. I always feel cheated somehow. As for the theory that this will enhance his having to deal with his mutant powers, I think it's absolute BS. I'm not going to repeat what you said as those are my exact arguments. BTW- did you receive my email? I used the one on your profile. Don't know if you still check that one... ------------------ Nederland 2002 Qualifying Campaign (Damn those penalties!!!) Houston Rockets Space Center- Not just another ClutchCity.NET clone. We're that and more!
Ace - Thanks for the support! Just replied to your email(sorry, I only check my inbox every four days or so).
I happen to think that organic web-shooters are the least of the worries. This must be a classic spidey story and needs to develop the character properly. Rami(the director) apparently is a big spidey fan and wants to do the right thing. Here's a link to give all the info about the new spidey movie. http://filmforce.ign.com/news/1198.html I want this film to do as well as X-men because I want the Fantastic Four movie to be made. Oh do not forget about the Hulk re-make with a complete computer graphics Hulk. I have seen a test trailer of the CGI Hulk destroying a small town and it was great!! ------------------ Houston Rockets Forever!! In Rudy We Trust
"This must be a classic spidey story and needs to develop the character properly." Dennis- Organic webshooters aren't going to do a thing when it comes to properly developing the character of Peter Parker. The inorganic webshooters are essential if you want a true-to-character Spidey. During Parker's youth, he was more interested in learning than playing with kids outside. His aunt and uncle nurtured that. During his adolescence, Parker would rather study than "hang out" with his peers. Again, his aunt and uncle nurtured that. Parker's webshooters are the result of his aunt and uncle nurturing his brilliance. Rami claims that he needs to have the spinnerets inside his wrists to add angst. Again, if Rami was a true fan he'd know that Parker allready has enough problems to deal with without having to worry about covering his wrists. He's an orphan, his peers tease him for being a "nerd," and on top of all that, he can never get a date. If that's not enough "angst," I don't know what is... Parker is essentially a product of his aunt and uncle's love. They were the only ones who cared for him and are partly responsible for his intellect. If in the comics, Uncle Ben had given young Parker sporting equipment rather than science equipment, this wouldn't be an issue, but he didn't. Spider-Man is a brilliant teenager and having his webshooters be a mutation rather than a product of his intellect is a betrayal to the character and the entire idea. ------------------ WE WILL WATCH THEM FALL... Next year [This message has been edited by AntiSonic (edited July 26, 2000).]
Antisonic~ Will it stop you from seeing the movie( if they have organic web-shooters)? I think not(since I can tell by your passion that you are as big a sipdey fan as myself ). The X-men movie was a good example of minor changes that did not ruin the overall movie experience. Magneto was less powerful than the comic book. Mystique was more powerful than the comic book and had some enhanced abilities that she never showed before. Also the age differences in Bobby Drake(the iceman) as compared to Cyclops and Jean Gray. Just to name a few... The key thing about Spidey was the saying " with great power comes great responsibility" I agree with you though.I would prefer to have the mechanical web-shooters so I am a bit torn on the issue but not completely turned off. ------------------ Houston Rockets Forever!! In Rudy We Trust [This message has been edited by Dennis2112 (edited July 26, 2000).] [This message has been edited by Dennis2112 (edited July 26, 2000).]
AntiSonic, I absolutely back you up on this issue. Spidey, to me, is one of the better developed super heroes out there IMO. His web shooters wouldn't add what Rami is planning to, but would rather take something away. His webshooters are that which mark Peter Parker's brilliance. It's one of the factors which imediately indicate what type of guy he is and how he has come to terms with his powers. In addition to that, I think it's a slap in the face for the man who drew up the story of spiderman. I mean, they are flat out saying that they think the development of the story is wrong. BTW- I replied to your email. ------------------ Nederland 2002 Qualifying Campaign (Damn those penalties!!!) <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/Pressbox/6544" TARGET=_blank>Houston Rockets Space Center- Not just another ClutchCity.NET clone. We're that and more! </A> [This message has been edited by Ace (edited July 26, 2000).]
Screw organic web shooters -- THIS MOVIES NEEDS VENOM!!!! ------------------ It doesn't matter if I have a signature!
In the latest issue of Wizard there is an article stating Doc Ock & Green Goblin as being the villans. This is another movie that I've been holding my breath for. I'm with ya AntSonic!!! Having Spidey with organic shooters bites. And if it so happens to develop like that, it won't stop me from seeing the movie. But I wish that producers and directors fully understood what Fan Boys want to see in their comic book heros on the big screen. And that is what hooked us to the character in the first place. Keep it true to the comics as much as possible. With the X-Men I understand that the costumes wouldn't have came out very well on the screen. At least they put hints of the characters traits in the suits (Storm with her cape, Wolvie with his slashes over the shoulders). OK I've rant on a little to long now. Back to Solitare! Randall ------------------
Dennis- Hell yeah I'd still go see it! I've been waiting for the damn thing ever since Stan Lee announced it would be out "very soon" back in '92! That's not too say that I'd like it, though. 2cor517: "But I wish that producers and directors fully understood what Fan Boys want to see in their comic book heros on the big screen. And that is what hooked us to the character in the first place." Yeah, doesn't that piss you off?!?! Instead of making a movie for the fans, they either slap something together to please the ma$$e$(most of which don't give a damn about the character(s) and will probably never pick up a book about them in their lives), or give the film to some director and let him show us his "vision" of the character(s). ------------------ WE WILL WATCH THEM FALL... Next year
