tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post5376821041082794837..comments2023-12-28T00:45:29.703-07:00Comments on Rick's Cafe Texan: Gotham: The Balloonman ReviewRickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-42183164527985964792014-10-27T16:24:52.992-06:002014-10-27T16:24:52.992-06:00It will be quite a herculean task to pull this off...It will be quite a herculean task to pull this off. Let us hope for the best.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-50344607664348433062014-10-24T20:15:18.520-06:002014-10-24T20:15:18.520-06:00I reserve all judgment until the film's releas...I reserve all judgment until the film's release, but sometimes you get a sixth sense that something is about to crash about your ears.<br /><br />My question is, 'how will all these characters be integrated into a plot where they are going to be introduced?'Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-86481232715785255192014-10-24T13:16:07.181-06:002014-10-24T13:16:07.181-06:00In addition, the movie also has Aquaman (to be pla...In addition, the movie also has Aquaman (to be played by Jason Momoa) and if rumors are correct, a female Robin (to be played by Jena Malone).<br /><br />Agree with you about Jesse Eisenberg. He always plays a slightly varying version of a genius who is also a jerk.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-27550820534666140302014-10-23T21:01:23.648-06:002014-10-23T21:01:23.648-06:00Everything I read about Batman v. Superman worries...Everything I read about Batman v. Superman worries me, in particular the overloading of so many superheroes (Batman, Wonder Woman, Cyborg). I worry that the film will collapse under its own weight. <br /><br />W/The Avengers, at least they all had their own films before joining forces. Here, it looks like they are throwing everything to match Marvel.<br /><br />One of the issues w/the Gotham pilot was in having so many villains appear at once (Penguin, Riddler, Poison Ivy, Catwoman, and possibly Joker). They've wisely spread them out a bit more, w/Penguin the primary villain and Edward Nygma & Selina Kyle not as prominent but still visible. DOJ is not doing this.<br /><br />That and Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, who is as one-note as Cavill is, doing the same schtick and thinking it's 'acting'. Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-54708398419178930722014-10-23T14:34:29.145-06:002014-10-23T14:34:29.145-06:00I remember seeing the trailer for Immortals which ...I remember seeing the trailer for <i>Immortals</i> which came out before MOS. Cavill was as blank in that trailer as he is in MOS. Guy probably never looks at his work and try to take some acting classes to improve himself.<br /><br />Since he, Snyder and Goyer are not going to go away anytime soon, I don't have much hopes for any good rendition of Supes in the near future.<br /><br />Not sure how much Chris Terrio will improve on the script for the upcoming <i>Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice</i>.<br /><br />As you correctly pointed out, Chris Reeve will remain the definitive Supes.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-31866007221897138332014-10-23T09:23:20.546-06:002014-10-23T09:23:20.546-06:00Yes, Henry Cavill is a beautiful-looking man, but ...Yes, Henry Cavill is a beautiful-looking man, but apart from a respectable job in "The Tudors", Cavill has been blank and wooden in every project he's been in (the British version of Channing Tatum). <br /><br />I wrote that Snyder would be a bad choice given his love for visuals over story and I think was proved correct.<br /><br />It's interesting that despite Cavill, Routh, and Welling, when people think 'Superman', only one face emerges, and that is as it should be, for Reeve kept the balance between the Man of Steel and the mild-mannered reporter. He could do both and do them well.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-22184997292021197792014-10-22T14:54:09.110-06:002014-10-22T14:54:09.110-06:00The worst thing about MOS was the casting of Supes...The worst thing about MOS was the casting of Supes himself. Tom Welling would have been such a great choice, since he spent almost a decade playing Clark.<br /><br />I think they just went for a handsome chap to fill the tights, rather than one with the acting chops to pull off an invulnerable alien with a heart of gold.<br /><br />I guess it is too late now to recast the role. Hopefully, they will get it right the next time, whenever that happens....<br /><br />Another problem is the hiring of Zack Snyder. He is more style than substance. Interestingly, the special effects in MOS was one of the worst I have seen in summer blockbusters. In many scenes, the CGI was obvious. If only he had got those right, at least the movie would have passed off as a typical action blockbuster (like <i>Transformers</i> movies).<br /><br />Well, we always have the Chris Reeve movies....<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-35660697565133984562014-10-21T23:21:14.569-06:002014-10-21T23:21:14.569-06:00I think I'm at an advantage since I can't ...I think I'm at an advantage since I can't distinguish between DC and Marvel. Therefore, I go in w/o prejudice for or against a film/series.<br /><br />MOS divides people: I found it ponderous, slow, and really a waste (not to mention, no Jimmy Olsen, who is a personal favorite). I gave it the mildest of recommendations I think because it wasn't AS BAD as I thought, but this one still troubles me.<br /><br />Personally, I think Marvel hasn't always scored (no one I know defends the Ang Lee/Eric Bana Hulk film or Spider-Man III). How soon they forget...<br /><br />As for SHIELD, while I love Agent Coulson I have yet to see an episode, but for all the Gotham-bashers who go on about how since this isn't about Batman, it isn't any good, note that SHIELD has to spin its own legends w/few if any Marvel superstars. Apart from Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury (which I think might have been a mere cameo), have we seen any 'big names' on the show?<br /><br />BTW, how will they tie in SHIELD w/Winter Soldier? Doesn't Coulson know what happened to SHIELD HQ?Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-64618510776115049822014-10-21T12:26:35.793-06:002014-10-21T12:26:35.793-06:00I too like both DC and Marvel adaptations, as long...I too like both DC and Marvel adaptations, as long as they are well made and enjoyable.<br /><br />DC has had a good run with the Chris Reeve Superman movies (1 and 2), Batman movies (from Michael Keaton to Christian Bale). DC's animated adaptations have always been among the best (Batman: The Animated Series, Superman: TAS among many others). Somehow, they have not been able to score a home run with <i>Man of Steel.</i>.<br /><br />Some Marvel fans tend to ignore DC's long successful run and seem to focus only on post-2000 entries and love to bash DC as a whole for their presumed inability to make hits (excluding Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy).<br /><br />In addition to these aforementioned DC shows/movies, I have enjoyed Marvel based Spiderman movies (Sam Raimi), X-Men, Blade and The Incredible Hulk. I have seen couple of episodes of SHIELD and found them boring.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-48644587298705865272014-10-20T22:14:54.498-06:002014-10-20T22:14:54.498-06:00Thanks for letting me know. I'm not big on an...Thanks for letting me know. I'm not big on any DC/Marvel fight, but w/Arrow as DC as is Gotham, it looks like DC is doing great shows and lousy movies while Marvel might be the reverse (not having seen SHIELD I can't say for sure).Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-82122422461847656232014-10-20T21:44:30.367-06:002014-10-20T21:44:30.367-06:00I too like Benedict's portrayal of Sherlock Ho...I too like Benedict's portrayal of Sherlock Holmes. His is a refreshing take on an iconic character of the Victorian era. The show does tend to get quite melodramatic sometimes. Still I watch the show for Cumberbatch and the nods to the Canon.<br /><br />Just as a FYI - Arrow is a DC character based show.<br /><br />B2B.<br /><br /><br />Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-49152397793677852752014-10-20T20:57:29.838-06:002014-10-20T20:57:29.838-06:00As someone who doesn't know the difference bet...As someone who doesn't know the difference between DC and Marvel, I have no opinion on any 'rivalry'. I think it's just as silly as the war between Sherlockians (fans of "Sherlock") and Elementarians (fans of "Elementary"). I have strong issues w/Sherlock and personally prefer Elementary, but I think Cumberbatch certainly has done wonders in making SH his own. <br /><br />However, I do hear those who love Agents of SHIELD trash-talk Gotham, so there may be some truth to the idea (however, they similarly love Arrow, but is that DC or Marvel...I have no idea).<br /><br />Finally, as for JPS, I think she knows Fish Mooney is EVIL with all caps, and plays it as such. So long as we have Robin Lord Taylor as Penguin, I frankly don't care...he alone is worth watching.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-58195961488698531572014-10-20T18:19:59.072-06:002014-10-20T18:19:59.072-06:00I think the people who find JPS campy are just not...I think the people who find JPS campy are just not into DC Comics. They tend to be Marvel fans and desperately need reasons to not like DC adaptations.<br /><br />Just my two cents.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-42927817902821875762014-10-19T21:36:09.073-06:002014-10-19T21:36:09.073-06:00I know people are split on JPS: some find her refr...I know people are split on JPS: some find her refreshing, some campy. I fall in the former. However, RLT as Oswald/Penguin is simply astonishing and I think pushing to being the best version of the character.<br /><br />I don't know if Gordon will lighten up, at least in the foreseeable future. Someone's got to be the brooding not-so-young man. Still, Gotham is impressing me greatly.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611922269342141654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6334926894764753088.post-65699879314616096322014-10-16T23:06:42.282-06:002014-10-16T23:06:42.282-06:00This was definitely the best episode so far. The a...This was definitely the best episode so far. The acting, plotting all came together nicely.<br /><br />Robin Taylor and Jada Smith are my favorites as well. I also liked the fact that Bruce and Alfred are beginning to show some humor. Hopefully, Gordon would do the same too.<br /><br />B2B.Arunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16498276962097853996noreply@blogger.com