Tim Burton Might Make Another Superhero Movie; But Is Bored Of The MARVEL Formula

Tim Burton Might Make Another Superhero Movie; But Is Bored Of The MARVEL Formula

While doing press for Big Eyes, the Batman director told Yahoo! that he thinks it's only a matter of time before people get sick of the current superhero movie formula, mentioning Marvel Studios specifically. He also addresses the possibility of him stepping into the genre again.

By MarkCassidy - Dec 16, 2014 06:12 AM EST
Filed Under: Batman (1989)
Source: Yahoo UK

There's no doubt that Tim Burton paved the way for the modern superhero movie with his unprecedented big-screen take on the Caped Crusader back in 1989 (though even he admits that the movie many criticized for being too dark back in the day "now looks like a light-hearted romp" when compared to some of our more recent CBMs), but it sounds as if he has become a bit fed up with the current glut of cape-flicks occupying our multiplexes. Seemingly blissfully unaware of some of the criticism levelled at his recent cinematic output, the Alice In Wonderland director tells Yahoo! that he feels it's only a matter of time before people begin to tire of the "funny costumes with the tights and stuff", and the overall formula adopted by Marvel. That being said, when asked if he'd ever get behind the canera on another superhero film he doesn't rule it out, and actually hints that it might be a possibility someday.

"Marvel, they have their thing and there’s a certain formula to it all which seems to still be working, but how many times can you say ‘you’re wearing a funny costume’ with the tights and stuff? That’s been going on for 20 years now. Yes, we all know that superheroes are damaged individuals. Maybe we need to see a happy superhero?  I think there is [another superhero film in me], but I don’t know. You think we need more superhero movies? It keeps on going. It’s amazing how long it’s been going for and it just keeps getting stronger and stronger. Some day people will get sick of it."


What do you think of Burton's comments? Would you like to see him direct another CBM? Sound off below.
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Asrchele
Asrchele - 12/16/2014, 6:53 AM
Well, I'm bored of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp's formula.
IminentEminence
IminentEminence - 12/16/2014, 6:54 AM
"Some day", but, not today.
GareBear36
GareBear36 - 12/16/2014, 6:54 AM
Get bored of superhero movies?

http://i47.tinypic.com/34pmnhc.jpg
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/16/2014, 6:57 AM
<<<<<<<<

Tim Burton is starting flame wars and sh*t!!

slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/16/2014, 6:58 AM
Tim burton should direct the Solo Batman film… again! Seeing how his batman movies were my favorite!
UrbanEnigma
UrbanEnigma - 12/16/2014, 6:59 AM
Says the guy who has been using the same visual style for 30 years.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/16/2014, 7:00 AM
Tim burton's "The Batman Before Christmas"
MarkV
MarkV - 12/16/2014, 7:00 AM
How long did the western last? Like 50+ years? I think we have at least another decade....
vinomonster
vinomonster - 12/16/2014, 7:01 AM
I can see burton making a plasticman movie.
Nixaliz
Nixaliz - 12/16/2014, 7:02 AM
What is this "formula" he's talking about?
KaneRomita
KaneRomita - 12/16/2014, 7:02 AM
His Batman movies are atrocious. The action is terrible, the casting, f$#&^%ing PRINCE MUSIC!? He's awful.
patrat18
patrat18 - 12/16/2014, 7:02 AM
" Some day people will get sick of it."

Very true. 5 superhero movies a year? Sheit.
jj72
jj72 - 12/16/2014, 7:03 AM
Meh, Tim Burton hasn't been relevant in years. Calling the kettle black when he uses the same dreary emo look for all his films.
ChuckV
ChuckV - 12/16/2014, 7:03 AM
"Marvel, they have their thing and there’s a certain formula to it all which seems to still be working, but how many times can you say ‘you’re wearing a funny costume’ with the tights and stuff? That’s been going on for 20 years now. Yes, we all know that superheroes are damaged individuals. Maybe we need to see a happy superhero?"

If that's ALL he gets from the medium of CBM, then he needs to do more research. Didn't he see Avengers and GOTG??
MoodyMax
MoodyMax - 12/16/2014, 7:04 AM
@KaneRomita--Let me guess, you were born after 1990?
Mastyrwerk
Mastyrwerk - 12/16/2014, 7:04 AM
Ah. Bitter directors that are out of touch with the cultural zeitgeist.

Tim, Ridley; now's a good time to quietly step out of the spotlight. You aren't relevant anymore.
MonsterSquad35
MonsterSquad35 - 12/16/2014, 7:05 AM
[frick] off Tim, Go make another bomb with Johnny Depp.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/16/2014, 7:05 AM
Superhero films are like westerns and blockbusters film...like any genre, people will rarely of ever get tired of it. As lot as thier is bombastic battles, explosions and ass kicking the public will see it. That's what they like. More than avant grade film anyway lol. People, as in the avergae joe, will always see a blow it up blockbuster over an oscar bait indie type film. I love indie film and oscar quality ulna but CBMs are getting better and better and more complex....the genre is expanding and evolving to whee it's possible for them to compete with non superhero films on a critical level. TDK started that and is the godfather of mixing genres with superheroes film. Cap: TWS is another example as well. And the tv medium of comic book shows is becoming stronger too. Mavel fomula works and is growing better. Wih each pahse the quality of filn has gotten better and the filmmakers behind it as well
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/16/2014, 7:05 AM
Tim Burton is crazy, don't listen to crazy people… He just wants to be relevant again...



COREY6487
COREY6487 - 12/16/2014, 7:07 AM
marvel formula is mixing genres... they have a comedy, thriller, a horror with strange and a sci fi movie... unless hes saying marvels formula as in having a shared universe. cap 2, iron man and GOTG are all different movies.
BradyMVP
BradyMVP - 12/16/2014, 7:07 AM
He has some nerve to talk about formula. Can this douche even make a movie without Johnny Depp or Helena Bonham Carter?! Enough of you whiny emo goth 90's garbage Burton, the world has passed you by.
Johnwalker641
Johnwalker641 - 12/16/2014, 7:07 AM
Some people will start getting bored of superhero films eventually...... NEVER!!!!!!!!!!
Dannagar
Dannagar - 12/16/2014, 7:08 AM
The Marvel Formula is not to stick to one genre.
jmitch713
jmitch713 - 12/16/2014, 7:11 AM
@asrchele Thank You! I couldn't have put it better myself!
BlackPhillip
BlackPhillip - 12/16/2014, 7:13 AM
Burton is mad that the general audience have gotten tired of his formula.
MarvelChile
MarvelChile - 12/16/2014, 7:14 AM
I'm bored of Tim Burton's fkng remakes.
LordDaredevil
LordDaredevil - 12/16/2014, 7:14 AM
Criticize Marvel in one way and literallye everyone is at your throats. Just because he slapped the face of a god with these comments doesn't mean his movies are suddenly "trashy 90's emo/goth garbage". I swear some of the people on this site are only fans of the superhero genre, and anyone who criticizes anything Marvel is the Antichrist.
BatmanHeisenberg
BatmanHeisenberg - 12/16/2014, 7:14 AM
His comments about Marvel sound very ignorant. It seems like he watched two movies and that's it. I hope he educates himself better on these movies before making such comments.
SickBreeD
SickBreeD - 12/16/2014, 7:14 AM
That would be awesome!

I wonder what character he has in mind? Maybe a team?

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