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With the success of Spiderman 2 and XMen: 2, it seems like comic book movies are the way to go if you want to make money. There are a whole bunch that are coming out that I'm itching to see. I haven't read all the books that these movies are based on, but I try to support comic book movies when I can - if it creates more comic book readers to help out my favorite hobby, so be it. Here's some trailers that you may want to check out of some upcoming movies:
Elektra
Elektra is one of my favorite characters in comic books. Although I was wary of casting Jennifer Garner as Elektra, she did a great job in Daredevil and converted me. She doesn't have the look of Elektra, but she has the intensity and athleticism. She plays a tortured heroine very well. I have no idea if the storyline in Elektra is the same as the books (I started reading her books way after she was killed by Bullseye, so I don't know if she was ever involved as a tutor to a young girl) but the trailer looks pretty badass:
Constantine
I haven't read Hellblazer, but Constantine is based of off the main character. A supernatural investigator who is walks between good and evil, heaven and earth. Why am I so hyped about it? Two words: Keanu Reeves. Can I get a 'Whoa!' in here? The movie should be pretty good - Reeves already knows how to play a troubled herp, the special effects look awesome, and for the guys, 'The Mummy's' Rachel Weisz is in it.
Sin City
Another comic I don't read is Sin City, though it's been around for a long time. But one look at the trailer for it, and I'm ready to call up my local comic shop and reserve a couple trade paperbacks. It looks AWESOME. As described by Don, "Imagine the baddest city out there, the most evil, the worst. Now imagine going to the 'bad' side of that town. That's Sin City." Hmm. Interesting. If that's not enough to get you salivating, check out the cast: Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke, Brittany Murphy, Benicio Del Toro, Jamie King, Nick Stahl, Michael Madsen, Rosario Dawson, Clive Owen, Alexis Bledel, Josh Hartnett, Michael Clarke Duncan, Devon Aoki, Maria Bello, and Jessica Alba. Check out the trailer - it's pretty hot!
Batman Begins
To tell the truth, I thought the whole Batman movie franchise died, and I was happy about it. As soon as Alicia Silverstone's crappy Batgirl came on board, I knew it was the end of it - there was no way out. But then I heard rumors about a new Batman coming out - but a prequel: Batman Begins. As soon as I heard that Christian Bale (of the 'American Psycho' hottiness) was on board, I thought, 'Hmm, maybe it won't be so bad!'. Then I saw the trailer, and I know I have to see this one in the theaters! It's gonna be GOOD.
Posted by Yano at December 22, 2004 11:51 AMBatman Begins... I can't wait for that movie. I'm a total Batman fangirl (actually, gimme Nightwing first but Bats is great too) and I can't wait to see it.
I'll be doing the same at my local comic book store with Sin City; the trailer makes it look awesome.
Sorry, I've been lurking on your blog for awhile. I'm from the RBJ, Filipino and a comic fangirl :P Love your blog! :D
Posted by: Michi on December 22, 2004 02:10 PMjust passing through... saw ur site, had to comment: not to mention, marvel's ghost rider is coming to the big screen with nick cage and the fantastic four with jessica alba as sue storm.. and also wonder woman is coming.
sin city appeals to me now with that cast... how can't you.
I've seen a couple versions of the Batman Returns trailer. This is one that I have to see in the theater, too. I also want to see Constantine, too. I saw that trailer before watching Ocean's Twelve. Yummy Keanu Reeves and I really like Rachel Weisz, too.
Posted by: chattykathy on December 23, 2004 09:21 AMi'm dying to see Sin City. i love the guitar play during the latter half of the trailer.
there had better be lots of sadism and gore. no friggin' PG-13 crap! i wanna see Elijah Wood's character get NASTY!
Posted by: Wally on December 27, 2004 02:54 PM
