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Sam Raimi Wants to 'Get Back to the Basics' on Spider-Man 4
October 16, 2009
Source: Coventry Telegraph
by Alex Billington
It's amazing how far some quotes can get, but this time these quotes deserve to be seen. Director Sam Raimi recently talked with the print edition of DVD & Blu-Ray Review (via Coventry Telegraph) about his plans for Spider-Man 4 and, more importantly, what went wrong on Spider-Man 3 (and how he won't be making those mistakes again). With Raimi returning for the fourth movie (due out in 2011), fans are a bit worried that he's going to screw it up again (even though I don't blame Raimi for the problems). Thankfully it sounds like he knows what went wrong and is already planning not to let this next one get out of hand.
One of the biggest complaints about Spider-Man 3 was that it had too many villains (counting Black Spidey, it had four total) and was overcrowded, causing the story to suffer. When asked about this, Raimi admitted that it was a problem. "I think having so many villains detracted from the experience. I would agree with the criticism." I've always believed that Raimi was forced by Avi Arad to include Venom, even though he didn't want to and he wasn't a fan of the character anyway. Fueled by the success (and positive reviews) of Drag Me to Hell, Raimi is ready to get back to Spider-Man and take the franchise to where it was in 2004.
"I think I've learned about the importance of getting to the point and the importance of having limitations, and I'm hoping to take that into a production where I'm actually allowed to explore with more of the tools to pull it off with a little more splendour."
I hope by limitations he means the budget, because on Spider-Man 3 the rumor was that they just kept spending more and more, pushing close to $300 million (or even beyond that). Interesting self-criticism on his part and I admire him even more for admitting and learning from those mistakes. They haven't chosen a villain for Spider-Man 4 yet (as far as we know, at least), but it seems like they'll be focusing on fewer villains this time (maybe just one or two). Raimi is optimistic about moving forward. "I hope I don't lose that edge that I've just found. That would be my approach to Spider-Man 4: to get back to the basics."
Man, I really love Sam Raimi. Screw all you haters out there, even though Spider-Man 3 wasn't that good, this guy understands it. Not only is he a great director in general, but he knows what fans want and knows exactly why the third one wasn't great. Unfortunately with a huge marketing machine and studio like Sony behind him on Spider-Man 3, he couldn't openly talk about being forced to include Venom, but I have a feeling that'll come out one day. In terms of moving forward on Spider-Man 4, I've got complete confidence in him, despite Spider-Man 3. I think Sam is going to deliver one hell of a fourth movie. Anyone with me?
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1
bring back venom or get a director that will
subcelsious5g on Oct 16, 2009
2
sam raimi has lost it
we need michael bay to direct spider-man 4
qweqwu on Oct 16, 2009
3
how can you not blame Raimi? Even if he didn't want Venom and only put him in to please Arad, Venom wasn't the only problem with the film. It was terribly written. And who wrote Spiderman 3?
Adrian on Oct 16, 2009
4
my money is on the Lizard.
Ballyhoo on Oct 16, 2009
5
Spiderman 3 was fun. Yeah, too many villains, not enough story, but I still think Raimi understands Spidey and his world better than anyone, and he is THE man for the job. Lot of great potential left in the franchise, with this cast and director.
Scott on Oct 16, 2009
6
Great, yet another director who has entirely missed the mark of their previous mistakes. Congrats Sam Raimi, take your seat next to George Lucas and maybe you can both learn something:
The problem with the story wasn't that there was too many villains, the problem is that the script was written by someone who has absolutely no business writing a Spider-Man movie. The entire Peter Parker character has been mishandled since the second movie, his transformation into Venom was laughable at best, and embarassing at worst (really? the symbiote unlocks Parker's inner dark side and all we get is a crybaby emo jazz dancer?), and the entire B-story with MJ and Harry and Goblin Racer X-Treme or whatever he was supposed to be made me cringe.
Unless Raimi can find a way to absolutely and complete redeem the main character after the "dig on this" fiasco I don't really see a reason to even bother watching this in theaters. First they ruined the character in the movies, then they ruined him in the comics… what's next? A Spider-Man musical on Broadway? Oh, wait….
Pete the Geek on Oct 16, 2009
7
It's gonna be Morbius or Kraven. Morbius bcs the horror that is Twilight. Kraven because he can be developed in the movie to stand on his own as the big bad guy that drives the movie ala Joker in Dark Knight. I would love to see Kraven done well.
WHo could play him?? Viggo Mortensen
kyser on Oct 16, 2009
8
ps I completly agree with Pete the Geek
kyser on Oct 16, 2009
9
Change director. None of the Spider-Man movies where good.
ryderup on Oct 16, 2009
10
For me it wasn't the number of villians, it was how they were portrayed in such a overthetop and meaningless way. Doc Oc was a good villian because we understood and liked his character, both before and after he becomes the villain.
Also, the self-refrencing in Spider Man 3 was horrible. Namely Parker's monologue and the newscasters near the end which just destroyed the experience for me.
shadow on Oct 16, 2009
11
I don't like that movie for a couple reasons.
Too many bad guys crammed into one movie, and Peter Parker dancing like a sexually confused emo kid on crack along the streets.
Also, the ending. -.-
New Goblin: "OMG, I EFFIN HATE YOUR GUTS! U KEEL'D MAH FATHER!1!!!111!1!"
Spiderman: "NOU! I only defended my pansy ass, and he happened to die when his spleen asploded!"
Fight scene…
KAPOW! Bang! Swoosh! OOPH! Argh! Blargh! SPLOSION!
Later in the movie…
Butler: "Dude, your father was effed up in the head, and Petey was always your bff. I totally saw your father's wounds and immediately knew he died from his own weapons. Yet, I never felt like telling you, and rather watched you going into a killing frenzy against your old friend, HAHAHA, PUNK'D BITCH!"
New Goblin: "Ooooh, you little rascal, you! Well, in that case… Let's forget the past and let go of the grudge. TO ZEE RESCUE!"
New Goblin arrives at the scene, where MJ is screaming her snaggle toothed head off as usual, Peter gets his ass kicked (also as usual) by Venom and Sandman. He hovers over Peter, who looks up thinking "Oh shit. HALP!"
New Goblin: "Hey buddy. I just found out my dad was totally looney toons, and I never had an idea despite the fact that I adopted his crazy outfits and weaponry, lul! Sorry for almost killing you several times. BFF's?"
Spidey (with a lip quiver and teary eyes): "BFF's. Now let's kill those guys so we can make out after."
Yes, they might as well have talked like this in the movie. Annoying, isn't it?
SuicidalOptimist on Oct 16, 2009
12
SuicidalOptimist, that was awesome!! ha ha!
GTO on Oct 16, 2009
13
I think Spiderman 4 should have Iceman and Firestar and be called "Spiderman and his Amazing Friends.
Russell on Oct 16, 2009
14
I'm just sick of MJ being the dancel in distress at the end of each movie. It's always the same basic story readjusted for a new villian. Spiderman 4 is going to have to get some really great reviews before I step into a cinema to see it.
Moe on Oct 16, 2009
15
People still care about Spiderman? That character needs to die out already.
sean on Oct 16, 2009
16
"(counting Black Spidey, it had four total)"
No one fuckin counts that
There was 3, fool
Welbanks on Oct 16, 2009
17
i agree with #9.none of them were any good.none.change everything!!!!!!!spiderman 3-worst movie ever…ever….i wanted to kill myself after watching that crap….
splinter on Oct 16, 2009
18
Sam Raimi is god and Spiderman is his prophet.
Dreckent on Oct 16, 2009
19
get back to basics?? get back to where it was in 2004? All these films for me have been one disappointment after another. way to pussified and cartoony. c'mon, darken it up. make it hardcore. I know thats hard with a chump like tobey mcquire as spiderman and that whiney bitch whatever her name is as Mary Jane. It sucks, just stop and let someone make a "re-boot". And too many villians? non-sense, just done horribly wrong. Bring in the Shocker, Electro, Rhino, Vulture, Mysterio, and Lizard for the Sinister Six.
jagermeister on Oct 16, 2009
20
NO! Basics are bad! We don't need another Peter and MJ soap opera, more of the tired "with great power comes great responsibility" message and overloads of cheese. I know Spider-Man's a corny character, but delivering pizzas? Come on.
SlashBeast on Oct 16, 2009
21
Raimi needs to bring in some help instead of going "back to basics".
M-Cat on Oct 16, 2009
22
Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3 were basically the same films repackaged with different villains. Superhero films that follow the cliched "villain of the week" format usually aren't very good.
Governor on Oct 16, 2009
23
Multiple villains didn't kill Spider-Man 3, terrible writing did. I know that Raimi can't be blamed for having to shoehorn Venom in. That wasn't his fault. But then who's idea was the fucking dancing emo-Peter? My God, who ever thought that was a good idea?
1-7 on Oct 16, 2009
24
What better villian would Raimi need than a Spidey fanboy? Only villian tougher would a Lucas hater.
Hattori Hanzo on Oct 16, 2009
25
I'm with you. Bring on Spider-Man 3!
Will Dearborn on Oct 16, 2009
26
Er.. 4!
Will Dearborn on Oct 16, 2009
27
Bringing Danny Elfman back would be the best start for this film.
yuck on Oct 16, 2009
28
”sam raimi has lost it
we need michael bay to direct spider-man 4”
Is this guy real?
Lizard and Black Cat…Just because I don't like Kirsten Dunst
m4st4 on Oct 16, 2009
29
#2 Michael Bay.? you're joking right…? thats the funniest thing i heard all year. Transformers 2 was equally as bad as Spidey 3
chad on Oct 16, 2009
30
I admire everyones comment on this one.
Bring on The Lizard and move this major character on.. maybe Spider-man 5 can bring back Venom or not.. but my fingers are crossed that Raimi can bring back the web.
Thanks FS
ryaN
Ryan McCarthy on Oct 16, 2009
31
ok so here is what i think would be coolest. Gerard Butler as Kraven-comes to hunt down Spider-man, and in the midst of his chasing him The Lizard emerges. Kraven gets beaten up by the Lizard, and leaves the movie for a while to gather his bearings. Spiderman and the Lizard battle for a chunk of the movie and then Kraven comes back only to be beaten by the two of them. Not a cheesy ending though where the Lizard realizes he is a good guy or something though. Do something like Spiderman beats him up and captures him and he gets locked away or whatever.
KG on Oct 16, 2009
32
Let's bring on Val Kilmer to potray Peter Parker and Chris O' Donnell to portray Ben Reilly (Parker's clone). And you know why? Because that's where Spiderman is heading with Raimi at the helm…and of course what a great storyline The Clone Saga was and what a great movie it would make in Raimi's hands!! Can't wait..
MajesticXIII on Oct 16, 2009
33
The LAST thing we need is the Clone Saga.
SlashBeast on Oct 16, 2009
34
Get rid of anything Osborn. No more Green Goblin crap
mandarin on Oct 16, 2009
35
Let's not get it twisted… Spiderman 3 wasn't "AS GOOD" set by the bar he placed with the first two. It definately wasnt a Matrix/ Matrix Revolutions or Jurassic Park/ JPIII type drop off but it's good he can recognize his short comings and set his own limitations. Should be good. Can't wait to see who the bad guy is.
wHiskey Tango... on Oct 16, 2009
36
#32 go shoot urself. Clone Saga was the worst story in the history of Spidey, and that includes Spiderman 3 movie.
dave13 on Oct 16, 2009
37
Electro, King Pin, and Black Cat are all good contenders.
Alex on Oct 16, 2009
38
Electro or King Pin! Lots of possibilities are there.
Alex on Oct 16, 2009
39
#6, I agree with everything you said. Well Written.
The movie was too sookie la la and focused on the stupid on again off again relationship with Peter and MJ.
Personally I didn't go to watch a superhero love story. I can appreciate that behind every superhero there is a love interest, but it shouldn't make up the core of the story as it was in SM3.
I want to see villains, I want to see action, I want to see something that is entertaining and visually spectacular. SM3 failed on all fronts. I couldn't wait for the movie to finish when I went to watch it at the cinemas which seems to be the overall sentiment of people.
Ezza on Oct 16, 2009
40
SuicidalOptimist for the Win
PimpSlapStick on Oct 16, 2009
41
Screw you too. Raimi sucks.
Syphous on Oct 16, 2009
42
My prediction: less Kirsten Dunst, more Elizabeth Banks. Less Mary Jane, more Betty Brant.
Bet on this.
Hugh on Oct 16, 2009
43
Venom sucked….at least the way he was thrown in there like that. Definitely back to basics….that being said…Drag Me to Hell was only a critical success, it was a commercial flop.
LINKFX on Oct 16, 2009
44
You lot are way too hard on spiderman 3, it was fine. Considering there was that many villians the plot moved along and climaxed nicely. And whoever said that iceman and firestar should be in it, first of all that sounds very familiar, and secondly probably would be very cool. (providing that wasnt sarcasm). And as far a villains…why not the kingpin. Keep it simple y'know.
DSTAR on Oct 16, 2009
45
Kill off Mary Jane. I can't stand see her Billy Corgan looking face on the big screen.
Henry Jones Sr. on Oct 16, 2009
46
I believe in Raimi. I think he's a kick-ass, honest director who was plagued by continuous input from the suits at Sony that affected "Spider-Man 3". In retrospect, Spidey 3 wasn't as bad as many made it out to be. Sure, it lacks so much story and characterization and contains dozens of lapses in logic (What flick doesn't? but it was a fun flick, nonetheless. I won't start the bitchin'–especially when we're having Raimi back, because the 4th installment will be epic, Raimi owes us for "3". Props to him for admitting that "Spider-Man 3" had it's problems. I'm excited for "Spider-Man 4"!
Spider on Oct 16, 2009
47
i completely back Sam Raimi. He's one of my favorite filmmakers and I truly believe that he can comeback for Spider-Man 4. We all know that it was truly his fault part 3 sucked the way it did. He had to pile it up with villains and love story to appease the fuck head producers who wanted a wacky blockbuster flick…..
The first two Spider-Man movies were excellent and they were both by our man Raimi. To all you fools posting here and everywhere else cutting up Raimi for his work on Spider-Man 3…you don't even deserve to watch his work.
btw, "Drag Me to Hell" was boss!!!!!
long live Raimi!
Conrad on Oct 16, 2009
48
I liked the first two movies, the 3rd we all know was just crap. If he can go back to "basics" for the next one, I'll give him another chance.
<3 Suicidal Optimist.
Sabes on Oct 16, 2009
49
I'd rather he get back to evil dead.
JimD on Oct 16, 2009
50
like i said before, all the money was spent on the sandman and venom, leaving nothing for the goblin son. a green snowboard and a painters facemask does not a green goblin make! bring on the lizard and the scorpion! have J.J. put a bounty on spidey's head! who would go after him? everybody! kraven! the rhino! electro! maybe even bullseye! everybody works today!
nacho on Oct 16, 2009
51
I'm not with you. i didn't come out of Spider-man 3 saying "man it sucked having Venom, Sandman, and Harry Osborne in this movie". I came out saying "why the fuck was Spiderman fucking dancing and acting all emo". Avi Arad may have forced Venom on him, but that didnt force him to to make emo-parker and dancing parker.
Jmoney on Oct 16, 2009
52
Venom simply should have been introduced at the end of the movie for the 4th movie. They rushed the end and filled it with too much emo Parker crap.
Tra la la la la di da on Oct 16, 2009
53
You ruined spider-man
n common "Foreman" as venom from the last movie i mean COMMON man u made him look like a pussy
Madnezz344 on Oct 16, 2009
54
Hmm. Black cat will makes things interesting, she is a "good" villain and spidey is a 'good' good guy, since raimi says he needs a villain opposite to spidey's growth as a hero. Maybe Amanda Seyfried
john on Oct 16, 2009
55
In my opinion there were two main problems with spider-man 3. First, if spider-man didn't cry every two seconds it might not of been so terrible. Second, if you’re going to have a villain then make him a villain, don’t make the guy be someone misunderstood or caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. In the dark knight heath ledger’s character was crazy and evil; in spider-man 3 sandman was a dad trying to save his daughter, and venom was plain dumb.
David on Oct 16, 2009
56
for anyone who has seen the evil dead trilogy can appreciate raimi's directing style and sense of what we really want to see…….Fu*K micheal bay that dude is an effects director big and flashy no subtlety. Venom would be great but not for awhile…..for anyone talkin trash bout my man sam…there mom's go to college……
DerF on Oct 17, 2009
57
Lets combine Spidey and Warcraft. I'd love to see what Spider-Man could do against a deep breath.
J on Oct 17, 2009
58
I'll go see it (which is, I'm sure, all Sony cares about), but honestly….I've been spoiled by 'The Dark Knight.'
The Guitar God on Oct 17, 2009
59
Some folks here need to buy a clue. Where did you get the idea a director of a major has any say as to story content? You think Sony is going to risk 300 mil on 1 guys opinion?
You want to be pissed off? Look to the producers of the film not the director.
Bunch of damn armchair quarterbacks here.
Chris on Oct 17, 2009
60
Hahahah Michael Bay! Don't make me laugh Transformers 2 sucked donkey balls. Spiderman 3 wasn't that bad because of the villians (altough sandman shouldn't have played a big roll as he did) but because eric foreman played venom. I mean wtf eddie brock is a big guy and so is venom.
Kankertje on Oct 17, 2009
61
I feel like I'm taking Crazy Pills, Sam Raimi may not be the only one to blame here, but Spiderman 3 was absolutely terrible. Even Spiderman 2 was pretty bad. We need a complete reboot of this franchise, something darker, grittier.
If you think Sam Raimi recognizing that Spidey 3 had too many villains is going to fix Spiderman 4 then you're about to be disappointed. Spiderman 3 sucked for a number of reasons: Terrible story, terrible CGI, terrible directing, terrible acting from Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst… the list goes on..
Somebody needs to put this dying animal out of its misery.
That's my 2 cents.
Taseda on Oct 17, 2009
62
Gerard Butler as Kraven? Awesome! I think a lot of us could get behind something like that. Especially if there is a bounty on Spidey's head. Who better to try and claim it than him? And maybe a few minor villains along the way., But this would have to include raw fight scenes (300 like). And somewhere Black Cat can com and save Spidey.
Fusion! on Oct 17, 2009
63
Xmen had more villains (& heroes) and it was good
corny dialog and crappy villains were (some) of the reason spidey 3 sucked
DillDoe on Oct 17, 2009
64
Yes! I like the idea of Gerard Butler as Kraven, that would be awesome! And really I think we need to see less of MJ and all that dam romance crap. Epic villains make for epic stories.
mikk on Oct 17, 2009
65
Bring the comedian of watchmen to play kraven, but the best villains are the lizzard and scorpion. And why they didn't kill gwen stacy in the last movie? Spider man 4 have to be awesome or i will not see that.
hater on Oct 17, 2009
66
Good lord qweqwu or whatever your name is….Michael Bay? he should be shot with a high powered rifle at point blank range.
Eric on Oct 17, 2009
67
Spider Man 4 is not going to be a good movie in my opinion. It will be too repetitive of the other 3 movies.
Chris on Oct 17, 2009
68
SYMBIOT WARS!!!! CARNAGE NOWWWW! Plz? Pretty plz?
GRIM on Oct 17, 2009
69
OK, my theory on the whole emo-spidey crap along with some of the other "questionable" decisions in 3 is that Raimi was so pissed at being told how to write and direct "His" movie that he said "F it! I'll give them what they want. I'll tell them Emo is in and all the kids will relate with Peter now." He didn't HONESTLY think it was a good decision, just a bit of an outburst of frustration. Granted, not the best choice (It could've seriously hurt his career) but an understandable one when you really think of it. Anyone who watched ANYTHING else Raimi did (including Hercules and Xena) know that 3 was simply NOT a proper Raimi film.
Ghrayfahx on Oct 17, 2009
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"I've always believed that Raimi was forced by Avi Arad to include Venom, even though he didn't want to and he wasn't a fan of the character anyway"
Venom or GTFO you asshole
Him on Oct 17, 2009
71
Venom got the dath maul treatment, the only badass reason to watch the movie and they only get 10 min of screentime *sigh*
subcelsious5g on Oct 17, 2009
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Its blindingly obvious the writer of this post is just gagging to suck rammi's balls! Sam rammi is a shite director man. Spider-man 3 was ruined by this clown! As for his other films boogyman and drag me to hell? WTF planet must you be on to say this guy can direct? The autho defenatly has no taste in films…
Rob on Oct 17, 2009
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Its blindingly obvious the writer of this post is just gagging to suck raimi's balls! Sam raimi is a shite director man. Spider-man 3 was ruined by this clown! As for his other films boogyman and drag me to hell? WTF planet must you be on to say this guy can direct? The author defenatly has no taste in films…
Rob on Oct 17, 2009
74
…you people are crazy!!!!!!!!!!!you are talking about raimi like he is a good director!!wtf???spider-man movie are no good !!!!!!!!they are awful!!!!full of romantic stuff…..they should be banned!!!!dont get me wrong,i read comics when i was young and i still have them at home but movie is faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar away from real spider-man!!!!!just cancel the hole thing and bring it back again!!!!!!!!spider-man 3 worst movie ever!!!EVER!!!EVER!!!EVER!!!!!emo gay spidey…haha…..faget spider-man…hahahahah….shame on everybody that payed a ticket to watch this crap trilogy…..sam raimi?????what a lame director!!!!!
splinter on Oct 17, 2009
75
raimi is a good director,no speilberg but spidey 2 was good, they just needed to seperate the villians in spidey 3 and give them more screen time and maybe individual movies especialy Venom , besides ghoblin hes spideys second best villian, and if raimi doesn't like venom then fuckem bring in some1 who can, What Venom is to spidey is what joker is to Batman.
subcelsious5g on Oct 17, 2009
76
#36 dave 13: come on!! You can't tell when I'm joking? Where's your sense of humor? You really think i like Clone Saga? Give me a break…and Spiderman 3? I'm still trying to forget i saw it. Wost movie ever and it wasn't even made by Michael Bay.
MajesticXIII on Oct 18, 2009
77
I loved the nerdy character of Peter Parker. I mean how may films are there with a geek protagonist?
AprilCoolsDay on Oct 18, 2009
78
Well with Bruce Campbell having a lead role or at least a major part, I think it will probably be Mysterio and the Lizard… I think the symbiote will give Doc Connors the research he needs to develop his regeneration serum, but possibly bring back Venom at the end of the movie.
Chris on Oct 18, 2009
79
But it's not the real Sam Raimi … it's CYBORG SAM RAIMI!
http://www.celebrityfreakshow.com/cyborg-sam-raimi-talks-spiderman-4/
Skullebrity on Oct 18, 2009
80
bring back and fix Venom
DoomCanoe on Oct 18, 2009
81
I'm with you. 3 months before shooting, Avi Arad forced Venom on Sam Raimi. The script which originally featured Sandman and the Vulture was scraped (in the original script, Sandman was a pawn used by the Vulture… You can see elements of this story left over in the final film, but it doesn't make much sense without having the manipulating Vulture there). Introducing Venom at such a late stage (especially when the director was deep in pre-production) meant the script was a rush-job, with everything to do with Venom in a really rough-draft state.
We only have Avi Arad to blame for that. You don't force a director that hates a certain villain to do a film about that villain. Sam Raimi even said he never wanted to do a Venom film. Marvel would've been wiser to wait till he was done with the series before introducing Venom at all.
Mark on Oct 18, 2009
82
One thing's for sure. As much as there have been generally negative comments as well as interesting suggestions on this thread I think that everyone can agree that spider-man is an important fictional character that appeals to the masses.
I have to say that I actually saw all 3 movies at the theater and judging by the audience that I observed sitting all around me I firmly believe that I think the real strategy was to try to get a younger audience interested by the third movie so that the franchise could continue to grow with the audience.
The same thing happened (over a longer period of time of course) with the star wars saga so to bring it to a boil by Revenge of the Sith for both old and new generations alike.
I think that Raimi was aware of this move and that's the real reason why he was forced to include venom.
Contracts were up, characters were in abundance and time was a quintessential factor.
I believe that the next two movies will provide some of the best that Spider-man has to offer.
I don't think that it will be like a "Dark Knight" situation but imho i think that spider man 2 would probably be the best way to describe overall tone for the next two movies.
bobby on Oct 19, 2009
83
have spidey fight carnage and be done with it..carnage played by hugo weaving..
AC on Oct 19, 2009
84
Spider-Man 4 needs: new director, better writers, Tobey, Dunst gone (I actually liked James Franco), better CGI.
Dont' reboot it; just continue with a new-and-improved creative team.
snickers on Oct 19, 2009
86
All of the third movies in franchises suck, hence Alien 3. Its always someone at the studio's fault because they are more worried about making a product than an actual film, and more villains means more burger king toys. At this point I really don't see any quality spider-man movies coming out in the near future. Everything from this point on will be as bad as Spider-man 3 or worse. Sorry but thats just how it is. Spider-man has gone from being a decent comic book hero to being the equivalent of the sham-wow guy or Billy Mays. So either call now and be good sheep like corporations want or do what I do. Don't. Just enjoy the good stuff thats already been made and call it a fucking day.
Alex T. on Oct 19, 2009
87
Go spidey and raimi great combo
just get tobey maguire out hes a freakin crybaby
max s. on Oct 19, 2009
88
Hopefully he will pull a decent Spiderman movie this time.
Fisherr on Oct 19, 2009
90
sam ramsi and who ever else aalll need to be fired spiderrman 1 2 and 3 suked
if there making the movie it will suk
[only first 35 min of spiidey1 was just ok]
ps micheal bay will be the best choice his style is what spidey needs
sam on Oct 20, 2009
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@90 - And you were doing so well… till you mentioned Michael Bay.
snickers on Oct 21, 2009
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Let's go way over the top and include a naked sex scene with Peter and MJ. Can't get anymore basic than that. In the middle of climax, the Rhino rails through their rathole apartment complex. Funny, but then Peter bursts into action. MJ is finally killed by a trampling.
Lokiluvcocky on Oct 21, 2009
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Bring Carnage into this movie and than it will be good!
Carnage is so better than Venom and Spiderman combined!
Even though Carnage and Venom are similar…
BashfulBob on Oct 21, 2009
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I agree with the author, Sam Raimi is going to bring it, hes humble enough to know where he went wrong and skilled enough to make all the haters moan and grumble in a classic case of footinthemouthitis. But then again, that seems to be the type of source material that gives most haters love and purpose in life; I would hate to take that away from such darn likeable people, lol…
Mr. Raimi roll camera, your fans are looking forward to another Spidey classic that's worthy of the first two and that compliments and brings to fruition the underlying potential in the third film, which really wasnt a half bad movie in my opinion anyway (btw anybody can shit on a film, not anybody has the balls to take a chance and commit a significant portion of their lives actually making one).
Players keep on playin, ladies keep on layin, and haters keep on hatin.. ;p
Grey Pilgrim on Oct 21, 2009
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Blah Blah Blah ! i love Spiderman and i collect a lot of the comics but the movies ? Trash all of them. It only attracts the young audiences and not the people that grew up reading them!…Its time to change things a little , HOLLYWOOD !
heN.rY. on Oct 21, 2009
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they should have the hobgoblin as the villian
he is one badass villian if you ask eme
lawl on Oct 21, 2009
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hen.rY.- Blah blah blah indeed.. Alright why dont you stop whining and bitching about it (unless you admit that you in fact love to whine and bitch in general), and get into Hollywood and bring about that promised change already, you and the president both, lol..
Grey Pilgrim on Oct 22, 2009
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@97 DONT ACT LIE U WORK FOR HOLLYWOOD! "GREY PILGRIM" ! Take a turkey and shove it up your ass if you have some time ! I am simply expressing my opinion on these over hyped movies and getting nothing out of it ! When you have anything constructive to say about movies and not the peoples opinions , then get a fucking life and go play with yourself watching these poor made Spiderman movies ! ..By the way as far as the "PRESIDENT"? Hey Asshole ! i didn't vote for him , you angry FUCK ! …
heN.rY. on Oct 22, 2009
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spiderman 3 sucked on so many levels and it was not just a question of overcrowded villains…
mk on Oct 22, 2009
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Unfortunately, Spider Man 3 was garbage. However, I have complete faith in Sam Rami to restore one of the best comic book movies. He has recognized the mistakes of Spider Man 3. It was crowded with villains. Lack the connection between the villains and the story. Hopefully Sony and Rami will agree for Spider Man 4 the max amount is two villains. Now the audience is left to wait on the return on Spider Man.
Dee on Oct 22, 2009
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Is he forgetting the horrible dancing emo Peter Parker….God that sucked ass.
Tim on Oct 23, 2009
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Well with Bruce Campbell having a lead role or at least a major part, I think it will probably be Mysterio and the Lizard… I think the symbiote will give Doc Connors the research he needs to develop his regeneration serum, but possibly bring back Venom at the end of the movie.
Chris on Oct 18, 2009
I agree with Chris on # 78 Spiderman 4 should focus on actor Dylan Baker's character as Dr. Curtis Connor's aka The Lizard we all still haven't seen his alterego come to life yet. Venom needs to be redone and brought back Black Cat played, by either Rachel McAdams or Chloe Sevigny both girls are attractive. Carnage I would choose Jim Carrey, Edward Norton or Zachary Quinto(Sylar from Heroes) as Cletus Kassady aka Carnage. Zachary Quinto was great in Heroes and Star Trek XI he is a talented and believable actor he knows his stuff.!!!
Kevin on Oct 23, 2009
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Let me make this simple. Retail the story of Venom and set it up for a 5th movie with Carnage. If you time it right you could make a live action Maxium Carnage with all the charactures including Capt. America.
If it was my call I would make the movie with Venom and Black Cat. You can redo Venom very easily by making Eddie Brock Sr. as the new Venom that we all love. A big guy that looks like he should be playing on the line in a pro football team. After all you stressed Eddie Brock Jr. enough threw out Spider Man 3. Why would you do that unless you where going to make daddy the Venom we where all waiting for.
For those that don't know what I'm talking about check out Spider-man 3 again and count how many times Eddie Brock calls himself "Eddie Brock Jr" Personally I heard it enough to want to kill him myself. If you want to get a little creative you could make Brock Sr. into Anti-Venom and bring his son back from the dead. Could have a cool father-son fight.
And for god sake please don't even think about making Eddie Brock Sr. into Carnage. We all know Carnage is Cassidy and we will greatly hate the movie if it doesn't follow the comics somewhat.
Ryan on Oct 24, 2009
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well said ryan
David on Oct 24, 2009
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BTW. If Raimi wants to know what upset the fans the most. It wasn't to many Villains. It was the crappy intoduction to Venom and killing him 30 mins into finally creating him.
You did to Venom what the Batman movies did to Bane. You made a Top Rate Villain into a crappy second rate support villain.
You could make the Sinister Six movie and as long as it's made right we would love it.
OH wait a minute…………You killed Doc. Ock in Spider-man 2
Nothing like spitting on the comics…..
Ryan on Oct 24, 2009
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Ryan,
You are right my man Sam Raimi allowed Avi Arad, to disgrace and embarrass Venom one of the most iconic Spiderman villains in Spiderman comic history. I can only imagine what he would do to Carnage another great icon if Avi Arad has his way again. Sam Raimi needs to read and look and the Spiderman comics effectively if he wants the fans to be pleased with his work. People, are talking about the sinister six but, Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus were both shown in Spiderman and Spiderman 2. How, can you create the six team villain group with Green Goblin and Doctor Octopus both dead. Spiderman 4 will be a remake so that erases the deaths of both of these characters it will be as if the first 3 films were never made that way. I was disappointed to a degree with The Green Goblin he was scary and Halloweenish like he is in the comics. Doc Ock on the other hand was scary and more realistic than Gobbie in the original Spiderman film. Ryan, I can tell you this if Sam Raimi messes up after Spiderman 4 he needs to be replaced immediately Spiderman should have never been a project he worked on.
Kevin on Oct 25, 2009
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And please stop Aunt Mays incessant moralizing. Please.
Loves to Spooge on Oct 25, 2009
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Yeah bring on Rhino and Mysterio two badass villains, Micheal bay what the fuck with you people go fuck yourselfs transformers suck worse than spiderman3, Fuck I watch Spiderman 3 over any things
Richard on Oct 25, 2009
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Everyone suck on this page if your not a fan FUCK OFF PLEASE DICKHEADS, ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A NEGATIVE SIDE DICKHEADS, SIMPLE DON'T LIKE SAM IS DOING PISS OFF IS THAT HARD TO DO, PLEASE STOP TAKING ABOUT SP3 YOU GUYS ARE THE ONLY ONES THAT HATED WHILE THE REST WORLD DOESN'T AGREE WITH YOU FANBOYS DICKHEADS.
Ken on Oct 25, 2009
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Come on bring the lizard
shocker on Oct 25, 2009
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I didn't hate Spider-man 3 as much as just hated the poor use of Venom. A top rate villian should never be used in such a BS second rate way. You could make three stories with Venom plus what ever happened to Marvel wanting to make a Venom movie? Kinda hard after the crappy usage.
Ryan on Oct 26, 2009
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Ryan, I'm glad that you didn't hate Spiderman 3 because, of the poor use of one of top 2 favorite Spiderman villain characters Venom and the other is Carnage. Venom needs to be redrawn and put into the films as he was meant to be shown from the comic books. I am glad Marvel Comics is going to do a Venom film, this will be exciting to see a much more vicious and intimidating Venom. Carnage I know will be seen to since, he is the offspring son of Venom. Yes, I'm all for a Maximum Carnage film the novel book was epic as well as, the 1994 blockbuster video game. Ryan, I was at Bedrock City comics last year and I think earlier this year too and I saw a 2 different Carnage collectors a 15" to 20" Carnage figure and he looked cool and I also saw the action figure and a smaller collector's Carnage figure that was expensive. Spiderman 3 will be airing on FX Channel 136 sometime this year into 2010 I will be happy when it does. I love Symbiote Spiderman, Sandman and Venom. New Goblin was crappy I rather would have seen the classic Halloween style Green Goblin from the Spiderman comics and the Marvel Civil War comics. Green Goblin is in Marvel Ultimate Alliance 2 as a playable character and guess what else, Ryan Carnage is in it as well as a downloadable character I saw him in a video at Ign.com.
Ryan, you're a great Spiderman fan man I love your comments here.!!! Ken, should calm himself there is no need to be profane and vulgar just because, people disagree with the Marvel icon Spiderman.!!!
Kevin on Oct 27, 2009
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whats with Sam Raimi forced to include Venom in the script??? ummm… VENOM IS SUPPOSED TO BE THERE IF SYMBIOTE SPIDERMAN(black spidey for non fanboys)IS IN THE STORY!!!!!!!!!!
shyam on Oct 29, 2009
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No dancing Peter Parker? I'm out.
Will on Oct 29, 2009
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Shyam,
You are exactly right in the 1990's Spiderman series with Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. as the voice of Dr. Octopus/Otto Octavius and Christopher Daniel Barnes as the voice of, Peter Parker/Spiderman What in the world possessed Sony/Columbia and Marvel Studios if they were both, involved to include Venom in the script when Venom was written and created in the actual Alien Costume episode on the 90's Spiderman series. Venom, has alway's been a written and created comic book villain and later anti-hero in the comic books. It seems to me some idiot created and idiotic idea to have Venom brought in Spiderman 3 later towards the end and then they kill him off at the construction site building. How insulting, embarrassing, disrespectful and degrading for Avi Arad who isn't the director of the entire Spiderman series but, Sam Raimi is. Avi Arad is responsible for killing of Venom like that. They, need to have Avi Arad stay away from departments that the director Sam Raimi himself has authority in. Spiderman is an iconic Marvel character and he was done injustice by an ignorant and foolish idea to have one of my favorite villains killed off at the end of the third Spiderman film. Do, they not remember what happened to Venom at the end of the 3 part series with Spiderman/Peter Parker fighting the evil darkness within himself. Venom was named, after Peter Parker's rival Edward Brock, Jr. a photographer who made his living creating garbage and slanderous lies on Spiderman Peter Parker's alter-ego. When, Eddie Brock got back home he see's the photos that he took of Spiderman changed to him so that he was the culprit and not Spiderman. Well, in Spiderman 3 they totally changed the story plot of Peter Parker and Edward Brock, Jr. played, by actors Tobey Maguire and Topher Grace. The Cathedrel scene was the only realistic scene that was taken from the comics the Peter Parker dancing crap was added into the film and had nothing to do with the actual story.!!!
Kevin on Oct 30, 2009
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I would rather receive Shit in a box, DHL'd to me than pay to see another Spiderman movie starring Tobey McGuire, Kirsten Dunce and James Franco in it. How about using actors that were NOT featured in BOP magazine 1994? Sam Raimi, seriously? These movies are good for when you are not paying… I would on the other hand pay to see a Spiderman that wasn't plagerizing the cartoon series in both look and homo-ness. I guess this is why I never bought a Spiderman comic when I was younger, Venom provided a darker escape from all of that scheisse on TV and the "movies" esp from Sam Ram-me (for $10). . .
Jon the Rob-ot
Jon the Rob-ot on Oct 30, 2009
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Jon the Rob-ot,
I would rather see a Spiderman movie that is taken from the comic books and cartoon series that has decent stories that are original and complete than a Spiderman movie that was dissected and put together with little or now plots in them. That is exactly what bonehead Avi Arad did creating 3 different stories in Spiderman 3 and giving Venom less than half of the film's time to have him in their for less time than Tobey Maguire's time as Symbiote Spiderman. Remember, in the cartoon series Symbiote Spiderman was in the episodes for over an hour first finding the alien symbiote and it changing him in his dream. In, the second episode he still is beingf controlled by the creature and then later learns that they creature is consuming his entire being and he needs to take it off. Later, Eddie Brock interferes with his fight with Shocker aka Herman Schultz and Symbiote Spiderman grabs him and webs him up and say's "I'm saving you for dessert". Jon the Rob-ot not buying Spiderman comics for $ 10 dollars was foolish and childish man you allowed Sam Raimi's mistakes on Spiderman 3 not Spiderman and Spiderman 2 to keep you from buying The Amazing Spiderman comics those are the origin stories to the wall crawler not the films that began in 2002 and 2004.
Yes, I do agree with you about Venom providing a darker escape from What Avi Arad did to Spiderman 3. The film was really dark when the Alien Symbiote was hungry and ready to feed on it's first host because, the alien wanted to be buddies with Peter Parker's violent and tormented side from the death of his late Uncle Ben Parker 5 years ago before Spiderman 3's story started.!!! Spiderman and Peter Parker are no different from Bruce Wayne and Batman and Clark Kent and Superman. Bruce Wayne was 10 years old when a coward street thief named, Joseph Chill murdered them and left him angry, vengeful and monstrous. He, later realizes that Justice is about harmony not revenge. Clark Kent lost both, of his Kryptonian parents Jorel and Lara and earthly parents Jonathan Kent and Martha Kent but, he was not on the path of vengeance, anger and chaos he was on the path of Truth, Justice and The American Way. In, the cartoon series when his best friend Daniel Turpin was vaporized by Apokalips Intergalactic Warlod Darkside viewers saw a differnt side of Superman our Man Of Steel here. He, was angry, vengeful and ruthless because he promised that Darkside would pay for killing Daniel Turpin and that day came when Superman beat the crap out of him. So, Jon don't let What Sam Raimi and Avi Arad did to the films and cast keep you from enjoying Spiderman comics and memorbilia.!!!
Kevin on Oct 30, 2009
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dude all i have to say is, bring venom back somehow, and have carnage in it, huge on the box office cuz im sure they could have a huge hit if they stuck to the story of spidey vs. venom vs. carnage. That i would die to see, but get a new fucking director. Sam Raimi's shit is getting way too old. the film sucks, he dosent know how to shoot a "dark" superhero movie, get christopher nolan to do it, have sam be the assistant director and producer and also have micheal bay produce it cuz of how much fucking money hes got. Just get a better fucking writer, one that actually know the story lines like its his fucking job. Which in turn he should be getting paid to do to begin with
Patrick on Oct 31, 2009
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About too many villains, it can work, just that in Spider-Man 3, they were really just thrown in. An excellent idea could to make a gangster film. Have a sort of gang war between Kingpin and Hammerhead, and maybe even add the Enforcers for good measure.
zxqyv on Nov 1, 2009
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@2
FUCK YOUUUUU!
All Michael gay ass Bay is good for are CGI effects.
His scripts probably consist of:
BOOOOOM! VRRRRROOOOOM! CRRASSHH!! PHOOOOOOOOO!
AHHHHHHHHHHHH! Hey, sup? CRASH! BOOOOOOM!
I swear to God, Transformers 2 SUCKED BALLS.
I really do want the next villain to be Carnage,
because Venom and Carnage would make a kick ass tag team plus
they're my fav villains :3
Matt P on Nov 3, 2009
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@119
Actually, then everyone would expect him to create another damn spider-man
which would lead into S.H.I.E.L.D possibly and into a bunch of other bullcrap.
I want one to two main, solid villains in the next movie.
Matt P on Nov 3, 2009
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@118
Yep, i agree. Just don't have Michael do any of the directing.
Matt P on Nov 3, 2009
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Michael Bay may suck, but his box office dollars are all that counts in Hollywood.
stuckey on Nov 3, 2009
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Chad, and some of you guys here How in the world did Michael Bay's Transformers films suck it was far superior in CGI visual and special computer effects than all 3 of the Spiderman films combined. You, guys probably are not familar with a few of Michael Bay's other film blockbusters such as, Armageddon, Bad Boys, Bad Boys II, and The Rock these were cool movies. Transformers, and Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen were his finest masterpieces what was so gay about both, of these films directed, from Michael Bay. Chad, I think you are being childish, and silly man talking about Michael Bay whom you have never met only scene on the television, magazines, DVD extras and the internet. Stuckey, Michael Bay doesn't suck at all he understands movies and the last four films I listed are examples of his genious film directory. Anyway, moving on to Spiderman 4 someone here said, none of the Spiderman movies were good I think that person needs to be slapped Spiderman and Spiderman 2 were epic also Spiderman 3 but, the storyline was jacked up with 3 different stories going on at the same time. Spiderman 4, 5 and 6 plus, the Venom spinoff will hopefully change all of that I sincerely hope so Spiderman fans.!!!
Kevin on Nov 3, 2009
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Matt P,
S.H.I.E.L.D. will most likely be shown during the second and third Ironman films as Ironman's film series will go right into "The Avengers" live action movie. I wonder how DC Comics will bring about the "Justice League Of America" movie it might spawn from either the third Batman film series or Superman's film series. I would love to see The Joker again, The Riddler, Penguin and Catwoman for Batman 3. For, Superman:Man Of Steel I want to see Brainiac, Metallo, Parasite and Livewire moving right along Matt P Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen is nowhere near the suck level of action films. There were scenes that were a disgrace to the Transformers cartoon series and image of the Hasbro legacy. I'll tell you this it was far better than G.I.J.O.E.: The Rise Of Cobra and I haven't seen that movie yet it should be out on DVD already. I will buy it and I am also going to buy Public Enemies and Jennifer's Body in early and late December.!!!
Kevin on Nov 3, 2009
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Please give me the lowdown. Will there ever be a joker versus spiderman??
steve jaubert on Nov 3, 2009
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Steve Jaubert,
The only way you would see a Joker versus Spiderman movie is if DC Comics and Marvel Comics made a contract agreement to have the DC heroes and DC villains meet the Marvel heroes and Marvel villains. My kid brother and I have a DC versus Marvel comic book and Spiderman and Peter Parker his alterego see's a time box that transports him to Gotham City where Batman and his arch-nemesis The Joker live. Joker meets Spiderman and smiles and tells him a malicious joke and Spiderman wonders Why is Joker smiling. News flash Spidey Joker is a clown and clowns smile but, vigilantes like Batman frown when his enemies commit crimes against the law.!!!
Kevin on Nov 4, 2009
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I agree with #52!
Ayindi on Nov 4, 2009
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He made two great movies and one clunker. I'm willing to let him have a shot at the 4th.
Jeremy2020 on Nov 4, 2009
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Love triangles. Conflict. Life and death choices. These are the basic components of ALL stories — yes, even visual, though the latter requires a more vivid approach. Keep it simple so the main character comes full circle with a difficult choice or situation which fundamentally beats him up throughout the story, leaving Spiderman on the brink of tossing his 'uniform', tossing his special, superhuman skills and tossing humankind to the wolves when he decides — just for minute — to go fishing on Lake Michigan. The rest, little spidies, is incidental and probably chock full of special effects.
Lynda Starwriter on Nov 5, 2009
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First two were great. The third one was brutal. 2 for 3's not too bad though. I do however think they should bring back venom, just re-imagined and no forman, haha. Actually a story with venom and carnage would be pretty sweet. Lizardman or mysterio could be good too. Whatever they do they better not make the villians scorpion, shocker, or rhino(good comic/cartoon villians, but definitley not good for realism). I think it'll be good though, can't wait for the first trailer.
Evan on Nov 7, 2009
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I do believe the joker and spiderman squaring off would be a great movie. Hollywood needs to get interesting again. Steve
steve jaubert on Nov 7, 2009
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I think the shining was probably the best movie that stanley kubrick ever made.
steve jaubert on Nov 8, 2009
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If Raimi, Sony, Arad, and everyone else involved screws this one up, I'm personally gonna pull a Jay n' Silent Bob. I'm buying plane tickets and personally flying all over the world beatin the crap out of these morons. The billions of fans have spoken. Raimi- Sucks (97.9%), Don't Care (2.1%), Thinks he's god (3 people). Raimi did a ok job on Evil Dead 1. 2 sucked monkey nutz. 3 (Army of Darkness) is one of my personal favorite cult classics. What else is he known, besides screwing Spiderman to hell and back?
the_freckle on Nov 9, 2009
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i would like the movie to have a spiderman without a gay ballerina in tights on ropes
sam on Nov 11, 2009
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#6 Nailed th problems with Spidey 3. Get David Koepp back to help with the script, and kill MJ cause she sucks. We get it your daddy didn't love you enough and you need attention and you get jealous when spidey gets accepted blah, blah just die already!
Bring back Bryce Dallas Howard as Gwen Stacy.
I like venom but stop pulling back to reveal Topher's face just leave him as a creature all the time.
Sam Raimi is a okay director IF he has a good script and actors examples:
For the love of the game, A Simple Plan, The Gift and Spidey 1 & 2
Now what do they all have in common? Sam and his brother had nothing to do with the scripts!
vondoom88 on Nov 12, 2009
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This next movie needs very little M.J like next to none maybe things are going on between them o.k sure…but I would like to see a villain that has more umpf and really wants to take down allot of people.
I have Electro in mind.
I also would like to see as an ending the rise of Carnage give him a good five minutes and leave the movie off with Spiderman fighting Carnage…roll credits…
Jennifer Kiltz on Nov 12, 2009
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Jennifer Kiltz,
That sounds really good sweetheart I think excessively using Mary Jane Watson without giving the villains enough screen time is a bore for all Spiderman movie fans. Electro is a great villain he looked great in the MTV Spiderman with Neil Patrick Harris voicing, Peter Parker and Spiderman. Carnage is one of my all-time favorite villains Jennifer and I think Carnage needs to appear during or at the end of Spiderman 4. The Maximum Carnage story would fit well into the next 3 films Carnage will mostly likely appear in the Venom spinoff movie too since, he is the symbiote offspring of Venom.!!!
Jennifer Kiltz, Tell me what you love about Carnage?!!!
Kevin on Nov 12, 2009
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hey its just cool that we have the technology to make movies with the graphics we do to day, not every movie is perfect but we still pay to see the story, we never had these kind of movies growing up! and the job is demanding of actors and directors and so forth they are pick and do these movies for a reason.
hoscat on Nov 13, 2009
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geez, tons of things went wrong in Spider-Man 3. The symbiote storyline was quite rushed and didn't translate that well to the big screen. Venom was just plain awful, I hope they give him a movie of his own and keep him out of Spider-Man. And put Carnage in that film as the villain, the worst thing Raimi could do is return to the symbiote storyline. Sandman could've been a great villain we all could sympathise with (a bit like Doc Ock), but bad writing screwed that one up.
what they need to do is cut out some of the love story. The last 3 movies have dealt with Spider-Man's love life, please do something else for a change! There are so many paths you could take (why not introduce Ben Ulrich?) and I'm not saying exclude any love interest, but make it a less important theme in the film. The introduction of the Black Cat might be the best way to deal with that.
As for villains, I'm trying to imagine how one could translate The Rhino, The Chameleon or The Scorpion to the big screen. You could alter a bit of the Shocker's costume, cause if I'm not mistaken it's not that a necessity. But the other three need their costumes or they're powerless. I think The Lizard, Kraven, Kingpin, Electro or Morbius would be best choices. I always thought Alistair Smythe could've been interesting (but without the spiderslayers…) but anyways.
Spoon on Nov 14, 2009
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The Lizard has been waiting in the wings for too long….and not even in the wings, actually. Dr. Connor was there from the very first movie, if I remember right.
Pratapaditya on Nov 15, 2009
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well i hope to see better story,and villain characters get screen time to build there origins. i hope we see the lizard most of all with kraven. tehn for spiderman 5, i hope to see scorpion, more doc ock,and mysterio.as for spiderman6 i really hope to see carnage,and venom.
chris on Nov 15, 2009
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I totally agree, Spider-man 3 felt far too forced and after all the good Raimi did with the first two, it can't have been his own idea to include so many sub-plots. I pray that the fourth installment of the series will return to the one-villain formula this way character development and motives are much more believable. Think about 1 and 2: Norman was forced into evil by losing everything he had (his company) and then in 2 Otto was faced with the loss of his wife because of his own miscalculations. Whereas in 3 we had only Harry with a clear motive, what was it the other two wanted? Money for a kid and Venom didn't like the way Peter took better photos… hmm…
Like a lot of people I'd like to see the whole Lizard story line seeing as Connors has been lingering about since at least the second movie. It would only make sense to finally have him transform and would perhaps create a shock for those who follow the films but are unaware of the other villains from the comics. Could be an interesting interruption to Peter and MJ's wedding too.
Andy on Nov 17, 2009



















