Deadpoolwithcomicsans here again. First, let me say I am well aware of how bad you guys think my articles are, and I respect your opinion. However, unless you have actual criticism, don't just leave "Dafuq did I just read?". For those of you who provide me with criticism, thank you. Now onto the article.
Should they take creative liberties
You're probably wondering "Why take any creative liberties at all?"
Well here is how I see it. Why go to a movie theater for 20-30 something $ (including popcorn and drink), to see something you've already read? You know what's going to happen, and you know each and every little bit of story.
We already know the industry can create excellent media based on these heroes without EVEN USING a story directly from the comic books. We've seen it in the Arkham games and Injustice. My point is that if they if they didn't take creative liberties, we would just get what we've ALREADY SEEN, only in live action.
This is where two famous CBM icons fall flat. Nolan and MARVEL STUDIOS Every last movie has to be directly from a story arc. While this seems good at first, it means nothing will really surprise the person watching.
FOX (Personally I like to spell it with a "U" instead of an "O".
They have zero respect for what made these characters great, which is why they deserve to be slapped ... with a pissed off lion.
What about key events?
Key events should always be EXACTLY as they are in the comics.
This is where Sony falls flat.
It should be a random thug who kills Uncle Ben, not Sandman. According to rumors, Electro will be the one to kill Gwen Stacy, despite her death being the spark of violence between Peter and Norman. It's like Cobblepot breaking the bat instead of Bane. It's BS.
Key events are something, if you're planning to bring in a certain character, you HAVE to bring onto the screen and make MINIMAL change to because usually they define that character.
The Verdict
Creative liberties SHOULD be taken, but only in a certain way. For example, If you're making a Deadpool movie, it doesn't have to follow the story of the Joe Kelly run. In fact, why not throw Wolverine in as a side antagonist, to mix things up. However, no matter what the character, stay true to what made the characters great. Make Deadpool's one liners hit where it hurts, make Hulk go on a rampage of blind fury, make Batman a vigilante of the night. Do justice to the legacy the characters have. THAT is the important part of making a CBM.