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Ozmodiar · Dec 5, 2005, 08:20 PM

http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox/x3/

Reading the Ain't It Cool News spoiler turned me off, but this trailer definitely has me intrigued. Hollywood will be getting my $10 on May 26th.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Dec 5, 2005, 08:25 PM

Music was cool.

Tomchu · Dec 5, 2005, 08:30 PM

Bah, they filmed this outside my window at 1-3 AM throughout October. There's nothing quite like waking up to explosions, smoke, and weird light over the houses across from my backyard.

On the first night I thought one of the factories back there had exploded, and I called the fire department.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Dec 5, 2005, 08:34 PM

Originally Posted by Tomchu

Bah, they filmed this outside my window at 1-3 AM throughout October. There's nothing quite like waking up to explosions, smoke, and weird light over the houses across from my backyard.

On the first night I thought one of the factories back there had exploded, and I called the fire department.

Was the whole production moved to BC? They filmed much of the first and second here in Toronto and area.

rickey939 · Dec 5, 2005, 08:48 PM

That "X" at the end of the trailer looks awfully familiar...

ghporter · Dec 5, 2005, 08:49 PM

It looks awesome! A great looking story, apparently all the original people, and of course great production values-it looks like it will be a great success.

Tomchu, sorry they woke you up. Maybe you should have asked for a cameo for your troubles.

Agasthya · Dec 5, 2005, 08:52 PM

Looks like they abandoned the Phoenix plot.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Dec 5, 2005, 09:01 PM

Originally Posted by Agasthya

Looks like they abandoned the Phoenix plot.

Well she is still in it and more powerful by the looks of it so prob not.

Tomchu · Dec 5, 2005, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Was the whole production moved to BC? They filmed much of the first and second here in Toronto and area.

I think a good portion of it was. The residents of my area eventually got letters in the mail about the filming, with apologies for the inconvenience. The letterhead was from "X3 Canada, Inc." with some reference to BC from what I can remember.

Rob van dam · Dec 5, 2005, 09:25 PM

Do the battle scenes remind anyone of the battle scenes between man and machine in Terminator 2.

jdiddy · Dec 5, 2005, 09:42 PM

Famke Jansen looks hot. She can be my Mrs. Robinson anytime!

himself · Dec 5, 2005, 09:43 PM

If the movie is nearly as good as the trailer suggests, I'd hit it.

Teronzhul · Dec 5, 2005, 10:01 PM

Beast doesn't look bad at all, and that is what I was worried most about. Still didn't see Gambit. Famke looks awesome in those little shorts. Magneto looks pissed. I'll be there may 26.

SuvsareRetarded · Dec 5, 2005, 10:10 PM

Gambit got cut out, because he was too similar to Wolverine. I checked a few weeks ago.

Ozmodiar · Dec 5, 2005, 10:17 PM

Storm's spin move is pretty sweet. I'm also excited about Famke going all nuts.

SuvsareRetarded · Dec 5, 2005, 10:27 PM

Why is it choppy?

andi*pandi · Dec 5, 2005, 10:33 PM

coolness.

rickey939 · Dec 5, 2005, 10:36 PM

I cannot wait for X.4!

jonasmac · Dec 5, 2005, 10:48 PM

Me gusta. This looks AWESOME.

mdc · Dec 5, 2005, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by rickey939

I cannot wait for X.4!

bah! by that time apple will be on X.5 anyway, leaving the rest of the industry playing catch up again.

demograph68 · Dec 5, 2005, 11:56 PM

Wolverine is being pulled by Magneto.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Dec 6, 2005, 12:09 AM

Something about the first 2 movies didn't work for me. I think it was the directing. I didn't dislike them, and even own them on DVD but I found them rather vanilla.

cpt kangarooski · Dec 6, 2005, 03:14 AM

I say we are the Cure

Excellent. I can't wait to see Robert Smith transform into his giant Mothraesque form and fight Sentinels.

Kenneth · Dec 6, 2005, 03:30 AM

I can't wait.

His Dudeness · Dec 6, 2005, 03:41 AM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Something about the first 2 movies didn't work for me. I think it was the directing. I didn't dislike them, and even own them on DVD but I found them rather vanilla.

No way, dude! I loved the movies. I can NOT wait for this one!

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Dec 6, 2005, 03:50 AM

Originally Posted by His Dudeness

No way, dude! I loved the movies. I can NOT wait for this one!

I think it is because Storm sucked, the action scenes were all meh and it just isn't the same without the giant Sentinels.

SuvsareRetarded · Dec 6, 2005, 04:11 AM

I liked the personalities and interactions between all the characters. They were well done and pretty fun to watch.

His Dudeness · Dec 6, 2005, 04:22 AM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

I think it is because Storm sucked, the action scenes were all meh and it just isn't the same without the giant Sentinels.

Well, we didn't get to see enough Storm Skin.

nredman · Dec 6, 2005, 05:42 AM

looked cool to me, i'll check it out on dvd

Big Mac · Dec 6, 2005, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by SuvsareRetarded

Gambit got cut out, because he was too similar to Wolverine. I checked a few weeks ago.

And how does that make any sense? Similar in what respect? Gambit is as similar to Wolverine as he is Cyclops.

TheIceMan · Dec 6, 2005, 06:54 AM

Wow, definitely something to look forward to come May 26, 2006!!

JoshuaZ · Dec 6, 2005, 07:33 AM

It'll be interesting to see who stays on for X4, if there is one. Luckily there are quite a few mutants around to fill the rants if anyone leaves....

I can't wait to download it in May... maybe see it in october. Hollywood will most certainly be getting my 1000 Yen.

deej5871 · Dec 6, 2005, 05:13 PM

Originally Posted by Big Mac

And how does that make any sense? Similar in what respect? Gambit is as similar to Wolverine as he is Cyclops.

If memory serves, Wolverine and Gambit both try to act badass while Cyclops is near the exact opposite.

Chuckit · Dec 6, 2005, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by deej5871

If memory serves, Wolverine and Gambit both try to act badass while Cyclops is near the exact opposite.

Wolverine is gruff and aggressive while Gambit is more jokey and laid-back. Like, just because neither of them is a prancing fairy, they're too much alike?

jonasmac · Dec 6, 2005, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

I think it is because Storm sucked, the action scenes were all meh and it just isn't the same without the giant Sentinels.

What? Storm had the BEST lines! Like, um....

"Do you know what happens to a toad when it's struck by lightning? (Dramatic, Oscar-worthy pause) The same thing that happens to everything else."

Yeah, actually the first movie was OK. Better than I thought it would be. Casting was good for all parts, especially Jean and Wolverine. The 2nd movie was MUCH MUCH better, though. Better action sequences came with the bigger budget.

My top 5 comic book movies:

1. Batman Begins
2. Spider-Man 2
3. Superman The Movie
4. Spider-Man
5. X-Men 2

Chuckit · Dec 6, 2005, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by jonasmac

What? Storm had the BEST lines! Like, um....

"Do you know what happens to a toad when it's struck by lightning? (Dramatic, Oscar-worthy pause) The same thing that happens to everything else."

It's actually kind of a funny line. Halle Berry just didn't get that it was a joke and delivered it in the same stilted deadpan she used for every other line in that movie.

jonasmac · Dec 6, 2005, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

It's actually kind of a funny line. Halle Berry just didn't get that it was a joke and delivered it in the same stilted deadpan she used for every other line in that movie.

Exactly, Chuckit. She just didn't get it. X-Men was full of funny lines (purposely or not).

SirCastor · Dec 6, 2005, 08:46 PM

I can't say that I like the logo (The three blades against the X just looks hokey to me.) But the rest of the movie looks cool. I'm eager

SuvsareRetarded · Dec 6, 2005, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Big Mac

And how does that make any sense? Similar in what respect? Gambit is as similar to Wolverine as he is Cyclops.

I have no idea. I read that from some xmen site about the movie. I was pissed.

SuvsareRetarded · Dec 6, 2005, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by jonasmac

What? Storm had the BEST lines! Like, um....

"Do you know what happens to a toad when it's struck by lightning? (Dramatic, Oscar-worthy pause) The same thing that happens to everything else."

Yeah, actually the first movie was OK. Better than I thought it would be. Casting was good for all parts, especially Jean and Wolverine. The 2nd movie was MUCH MUCH better, though. Better action sequences came with the bigger budget.

My top 5 comic book movies:

1. Batman Begins
2. Spider-Man 2
3. Superman The Movie
4. Spider-Man
5. X-Men 2

!?! The Crow?!?! Sin City?!?! I mean come on. If you're going to include the cheesyness that is superman you should also include the original batman movies.

deej5871 · Dec 6, 2005, 09:35 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

Wolverine is gruff and aggressive while Gambit is more jokey and laid-back. Like, just because neither of them is a prancing fairy, they're too much alike?

I didn't say I agreed with them, that's just probably they're reasoning. They are much more alike personality-wise than Wolverine and Cyclops though.

jonasmac · Dec 6, 2005, 09:51 PM

Originally Posted by SuvsareRetarded

!?! The Crow?!?! Sin City?!?! I mean come on. If you're going to include the cheesyness that is superman you should also include the original batman movies.

The Crow and Sin City were both good, but c'mon, man, Superman The Movie is a classic, and ahead of its time with great special effects!

Besides, that's my top 5. What's yours?

Oh yeah, and Batman 1 (Burton) is my number 6.

JoshuaZ · Dec 6, 2005, 10:11 PM

What about Batman Returns! Holy wow that was a great film!

Ozmodiar · Dec 6, 2005, 10:52 PM

Originally Posted by SuvsareRetarded

I have no idea. I read that from some xmen site about the movie. I was pissed.

I read the same thing, I think at upcomingmovies.com, a couple years ago.

Makes a little bit of sense, but I think the fans are due at least a cameo.

Severed Hand of Skywalker · Dec 6, 2005, 11:52 PM

Originally Posted by JoshuaZ

What about Batman Returns! Holy wow that was a great film!

Seriously Batman begins is the best comic book movie I have ever seen. I think I have watched it 6 times now and love it more every time.

jonasmac · Dec 6, 2005, 11:56 PM

Originally Posted by Severed Hand of Skywalker

Seriously Batman begins is the best comic book movie I have ever seen. I think I have watched it 6 times now and love it more every time.

True that. Only downside was Katie Holmes' droopy face.

JoshuaZ · Dec 7, 2005, 12:13 AM

It was good, and it did show Batman as a ninja. A badass ninja. But really, the villians of Batman and Batman Returns were so well done. Plus the atmosphere of Gothem City was extreamly well done. Batman Begins was good, but I don`t know about it being the best...

ghporter · Dec 7, 2005, 10:32 AM

Gotham was Chicago, but so many renditions of Batman have been done as if Gotham was New York. Wrong! I think the effort to make EVERYTHING Chicago-like (even the license plates-they're Illinois plates with "Gotham" instead of "Illinois") was a masterstroke of believability.

And it's hard to beat Michael Caine doing ANYTHING on screen. "I hope he wasn't part of the fire brigade!"

Jonasmac, Katie was a sidelight, not the focus, so as long as she didn't look like Rosanne Barr at age 90, she was fine. I thought she looked "serious but cute." The only character issue I have with the film was the guy that played the shrink/Scarecrow. Much too young and pretty-but maybe that was the point.

cpt kangarooski · Dec 7, 2005, 11:43 AM

Gotham was Chicago, but so many renditions of Batman have been done as if Gotham was New York. Wrong!

It basically is. Gotham City was based on New York, the name is taken from New York, it's usually written as being on the East Coast (currently in NJ, however, as the comic books have it as being a separate place) -- it's very strongly identified with New York as seen through the worst light. Metropolis is more readily identifiable with Chicago, although to be honest, while originally based on Cleveland and Toronto, it's also become highly associated with New York.

Ozmodiar · Dec 7, 2005, 11:54 AM

I liked Gotham City as Chicago. Chicago is a beautiful city (not that New York isn't, I've just never been there) and it was nice to see something so familiar.

I've always thought of Metropolis as being more like Washington, DC for some reason.