James White of Total Film brings up some interesting thoughts regarding how bad this movie COULD be and suggests the project be terminated.
Citing and interview with Jon Faverau where Favs stated:
"It’s going to be hard, because I was so involved in creating the world of Iron Man and Iron Man is very much a tech-based hero, and then with Avengers you’re going to be introducing some supernatural aspects because of Thor...
How you mix the two of those works very well in comic books, but it’s going to take a lot of thoughtfulness to make that all work and not blow the reality that we’ve created."
In "The Ultimates" I wondered how they would resolve the issue of "Thor" considering the creators seemed to want to make the universe as grounded as possible. Eventually they declared he was in fact the Norse god of thunder. Personally I think this would work, but I HATE when Thor talks like he's in a Shakespeare play.
White also brought up another good point: What if Captain America sucks? Or Thor sucks? Or they both suck? Or if the leads are hated by fans? It can happen.
White's solution is to have them try to expand only where it fits, like making a movie with Iron Man and SHIELD, since they work together more easily. I don't share the author's pecismism BUT I already dislike a few elements about the upcoming movie. For instance I read recently in an article on CBM where one of the creative personell behind "Avengers" said something (he was talking about the possible exclusion of Hulk and how he may not be needed I think) about this movie focusing on these four main characters: Cap, Thor, Iron Man and Fury...but Fury is NOT an Avenger. He's more of a beurocrat. I hope they don't try to interject him further into it than he need be. I WOULD like to see the Hulk, and WOULD like to see a separate villian who could menace the team.
Anyway, just letting you guys know what others are saying.
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