Comic Book/Super Heroes release thread - Blu-ray Forum

russgup · 05-30-2011, 06:31 PM

Have looked but couldn't find a thread like this - we could use it to discuss all things comic book and super hero on blu. Obviously we have the Superman collection release coming soon and have recently had The Green Hornet released. Later this year we will have Thor, Priest, X-Men: First Class and Green Lantern to look forward to along with much later releases of Captain America and Cowboys and Aliens.

So what's everyone favourite comic book movies, what releases are you still waiting for on blu and what are you most looking forward to coming out soon on blu?

I quite like this post on boxofficemojo with takings for all the comic book movies:-

http://www.boxofficemojo.com/genres/...adaptation.htm

KRiTiC · 05-30-2011, 07:34 PM

favourite comic book movie is scott pilgrim:Rock:

chip75 · 05-30-2011, 07:39 PM

I love all the comic book movies, I think Superman is still my favourite though. But I love the detours like A History of Violence, Road To Perdition and Ghost World.

And you've got to have a soft spot for Flash Gordon, The Rocketeer and Supergirl.

Billz · 05-30-2011, 09:00 PM

Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Kick-Ass
Batman Begins
Iron Man 2

chip75 · 05-30-2011, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Billz

Scott Pilgrim vs The World
Kick-Ass
Batman Begins
Iron Man 2

I still haven't seen Kick-Ass or Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, I enjoyed the Kick-Ass graphic novel it was good unwholesome fun and I've enjoyed the Pilgrim books as well (I loved the bit when Scott climbed into Ramona's bag hiding from an Evil-Ex)).

I'm waiting for a quiet day to crank up the sound on Scott Pilgrim I don't really want to watch it on 'Night Mode' on my receiver I think it deserves to be loud....

Billz · 05-30-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by chip75

I still haven't seen Kick-Ass or Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, I enjoyed the Kick-Ass graphic novel it was good unwholesome fun and I've enjoyed the Pilgrim books as well (I loved the bit when Scott climbed into Ramona's bag hiding from an Evil-Ex)).

I'm waiting for a quiet day to crank up the sound on Scott Pilgrim I don't really want to watch it on 'Night Mode' on my receiver I think it deserves to be loud....

Watch them soon.

Alex_DeLarge · 05-30-2011, 10:35 PM

ALL of 'em, except for Ang Lee's less than dire 'HULK'.

Can't wait for 'Captain America', 'X-Men : First Class' and mostly 'The Amazing Spider-Man'.

dallywhitty · 05-30-2011, 10:44 PM

Batman Returns is easily my favourite comic book film. As for Blu-ray releases I want, I still need to purchase Begins to complete my live action Warner Bros series on the format.

NHassell18 · 05-30-2011, 11:05 PM

Spider-Man
Batman Begins
Kick-Ass
Scott Pilgrim Vs The World
Watchmen

And of course, The Dark Knight. Not only the best comic book movie ever made, but one of the best films ever made.

dallywhitty · 05-30-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by NHassell18

And of course, The Dark Knight. Not only the best comic book movie ever made, but one of the best films ever made.

I used to think so, too. I found it quite difficult to sit through the last time I watched it, however. It was heavily contrived and forced its messages and values down the throat of the viewer. I don't think repeat viewings are too kind to Nolan's films.

Chief. · 05-31-2011, 12:29 AM

Scott Pilgrim vs The World is the one of the worst films I have ever bought.

Such a shit film and plot.

KingSimba · 05-31-2011, 03:11 AM

Another vote for Kick-Ass

I hope Kick-Ass 2 happens.

Dragon Lee · 05-31-2011, 04:49 AM

best comic book film ever = Spider-man 2

best comic book/superhero blu-ray release = Iron Man

russgup · 05-31-2011, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by IbanezACA

Scott Pilgrim vs The World is the one of the worst films I have ever bought.

Such a shit film and plot.

I think you might be in the minority on this thread but each to their own

Captain Rex Kramer · 05-31-2011, 09:39 AM

.... Just kidding.

Although the recent spat of comicbook films have been pretty entertaining and well made, I personally think 'Donner's 'Superman' is the template for what makes a comicbook film great. Sure it's a bit dated and some of the scenes are downright silly, but it had a great script, wonderful acting and direction, and for it's time, some great effects. But most important, the filmmakers not only took the subject matter somewhat seriously, they were able to captured the heart of the comic, IMHO. It would be another 24 years before another comicbook film got it right.

Billz · 05-31-2011, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by IbanezACA

Scott Pilgrim vs The World is the one of the worst films I have ever bought.

Such a shit film and plot.

All aboard the troller coaster!

Tdonnelly3 · 05-31-2011, 12:38 PM

Ive been thinking of starting a marvel/dc/superhero thread for ages, never got round to it

Anybody picking up the green lantern animated next week? Looking forward to it, never seen any of the green lantern cartoons, always quite liked the character though and looking forward to the film too

Anybody got a list of the animated releases from marvel and dc? Is the latest superman available in the uk? The firey covered one, forgot what its called

chip75 · 05-31-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tdonnelly3

Anybody got a list of the animated releases from marvel and dc? Is the latest superman available in the uk? The firey covered one, forgot what its called

I think it's All*Star Superman you're after and there's no sign of it yet. We don't get luck with the animated stuff but I guess we're lucky it's all Warner Bros. for the DC films and they should be region free.

russgup · 06-01-2011, 08:23 AM

Did see Green Lantern First Flight on DVD in the Tesco Bargain Chart for £5 - might pick it up

russgup · 06-03-2011, 09:40 AM

Anyone seen X-Men First Class yet?

05-30-2011, 06:31 PM	#1
russgup Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:184 Blu-ray collection:1027 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Comic Book/Super Heroes release thread Have looked but couldn't find a thread like this - we could use it to discuss all things comic book and super hero on blu. Obviously we have the Superman collection release coming soon and have recently had The Green Hornet released. Later this year we will have Thor, Priest, X-Men: First Class and Green Lantern to look forward to along with much later releases of Captain America and Cowboys and Aliens. So what's everyone favourite comic book movies, what releases are you still waiting for on blu and what are you most looking forward to coming out soon on blu? I quite like this post on boxofficemojo with takings for all the comic book movies:- http://www.boxofficemojo.com/genres/...adaptation.htm

05-31-2011, 09:39 AM	#15
Captain Rex Kramer Member Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Warfield, England Blu-ray collection:400 Blu-ray reviews:17 Trading Score:1	Roger Corman's 'Fantastic Four'...... .... Just kidding. Although the recent spat of comicbook films have been pretty entertaining and well made, I personally think 'Donner's 'Superman' is the template for what makes a comicbook film great. Sure it's a bit dated and some of the scenes are downright silly, but it had a great script, wonderful acting and direction, and for it's time, some great effects. But most important, the filmmakers not only took the subject matter somewhat seriously, they were able to captured the heart of the comic, IMHO. It would be another 24 years before another comicbook film got it right.

05-30-2011, 07:34 PM	#2
KRiTiC Senior Member Member since:Sep 2010 Location:Edinburgh, Scotland Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:205 Trading Score:5	favourite comic book movie is scott pilgrim:Rock:

05-30-2011, 07:39 PM	#3
chip75 Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Oct 2010 Location:Wales 4K collection:304 Blu-ray collection:3099 DVD collection:1782 iTunes collection:230 Trading Score:9	I love all the comic book movies, I think Superman is still my favourite though. But I love the detours like A History of Violence, Road To Perdition and Ghost World. And you've got to have a soft spot for Flash Gordon, The Rocketeer and Supergirl.

05-30-2011, 09:00 PM	#4
Billz Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009 Location:In a rubbish part of England 4K collection:84 Blu-ray collection:448 DVD collection:78 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:38	Scott Pilgrim vs The World Kick-Ass Batman Begins Iron Man 2

05-30-2011, 10:35 PM	#7
Alex_DeLarge Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2010 Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:1	ALL of 'em, except for Ang Lee's less than dire 'HULK'. Can't wait for 'Captain America', 'X-Men : First Class' and mostly 'The Amazing Spider-Man'.

05-30-2011, 10:44 PM	#8
dallywhitty Blu-ray Grand Duke Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Temple of Isis 4K collection:319 Blu-ray collection:1679 DVD collection:178	Batman Returns is easily my favourite comic book film. As for Blu-ray releases I want, I still need to purchase Begins to complete my live action Warner Bros series on the format.

05-30-2011, 11:05 PM	#9
NHassell18 Banned Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:171 Trading Score:1	Spider-Man Batman Begins Kick-Ass Scott Pilgrim Vs The World Watchmen And of course, The Dark Knight. Not only the best comic book movie ever made, but one of the best films ever made.

05-31-2011, 12:29 AM	#11
Chief. Active Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Oxfordshire, UK Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:214	Scott Pilgrim vs The World is the one of the worst films I have ever bought. Such a shit film and plot.

05-31-2011, 03:11 AM	#12
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:479 iTunes collection:1	Another vote for Kick-Ass I hope Kick-Ass 2 happens.

05-31-2011, 04:49 AM	#13
Dragon Lee Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Minneapolis, MN Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:738 Blu-ray collection:3729 DVD collection:357 Digital collection:142 Blu-ray reviews: 84 Trading Score:108	best comic book film ever = Spider-man 2 best comic book/superhero blu-ray release = Iron Man

05-31-2011, 12:38 PM	#17
Tdonnelly3 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2010 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:267 Trading Score:3	Ive been thinking of starting a marvel/dc/superhero thread for ages, never got round to it Anybody picking up the green lantern animated next week? Looking forward to it, never seen any of the green lantern cartoons, always quite liked the character though and looking forward to the film too Anybody got a list of the animated releases from marvel and dc? Is the latest superman available in the uk? The firey covered one, forgot what its called

06-01-2011, 08:23 AM	#19
russgup Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:184 Blu-ray collection:1027 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Did see Green Lantern First Flight on DVD in the Tesco Bargain Chart for £5 - might pick it up

06-03-2011, 09:40 AM	#20
russgup Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2011 Location:Bognor Regis, United Kingdom Home Theater Gallery:19 4K collection:184 Blu-ray collection:1027 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:7	Anyone seen X-Men First Class yet?

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