Underworld, Ghost Rider, and all that jazz!!! [Archive]

BAMSS04

07-25-2005, 01:54 PM

So,

I know that a few of you were just a Comicon and they had Panels for both of these movies, and know a little more about them than I do. However, here's what I got.

Ghost Rider... IMDB shows it in post production but not out until next Aug. It could be awesome if it is done right. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0259324/

Underworld... I am so amped up for this one. Its do out in Dec. or Jan. . I hope Dec. !! Sony just put up the website!!
http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/underworldevolution/

Yeah, there are no trailers and I can't seem to find a lot of Pics from the sets, but this is for sharing, so post what you know or How amped you are or are not for these movies. Discuss!!

KingBison

07-25-2005, 03:21 PM

Ok so I know I just posted about how I am sick of seeing all these comic book movies coming out, but im actually a little excited about this one. Ghost rider hopefully will be more like constantine and the first two blade movies, than it is like Spider-man 2 and Daredevil. A good story with adult themes and good acting(yes I thought keanu did some good acting)

Underworld on the other hand scares me. While I thought the movie was well paced and handled the story arcs and character development well, it was kinda campy. Maybe this time they get a better budget and the sequel will be better than the original.

One question I have for the people that went to comic con, did they mention anything about the next movie in the riddick series. I really like the universe they have created in those movies and am very excited to see where they go with that character. Shit, I would even watch a sci-fi original series about riddick!!!!

Ohh shit, the boss....

07-25-2005, 03:25 PM

Underworld on the other hand scares me.

I really dug the first one, but it always bothered me that at the start of just about every scene, the lovely Kate was just arriving from somewhere.

And if Ghostrider has any of the qualities of Constantine, I'll be very happy.

KingBison

07-25-2005, 03:38 PM

I agree. I was not a reader of Hellblazer and all my friends who did read Hellblazer told me that Constantine was going to suck, and Ill admit from the early previews I agreed. I have to say I was surprised when I went to see it. Probably the coolest and freshest movie Ive seen this year, aside from EP.3

What scares me about Ghostrider is that the skull on fire thing. Im scared it might not look good on screen. That it might come off as cheesy. I didnt read Ghost-rider too much so I dont know what his deal is. Is he a vigilante or something like punisher. I mean what does he do. Why is he like the way he is.

FanGirl

07-25-2005, 04:06 PM

Ghostrider looked pretty good, but we didn't get to see any of the effects. They showed us a bit of a preview and I have a hat from it. It didn't make a strong impression either way.

Underworld 2 looks like Vampire porn. You see Kate all kinds of naked not to mention it looked like more than one scene involving a menage a trois. The action looked good. Seems to follow all of Jaime Kennedy's Scream 2 requirements for a sequel. If you liked the first one, but thought it needed more sex and action then you will like it.

07-25-2005, 04:10 PM

I've only read several Ghostrider comics when I was kid. I'll freely admit I completely missed out on comics. But from what I understand, he made some sort of Faustian bargain and channels the spirit of a Druid god, exacting vengence upon the wicked. But I could be wrong.

As far as Hellblazer, I never read any of the books, so I was able to go into the movie with an open mind- I loved it. I know several people who are avid fans of the comic and they think it was crap. I'm hoping the studio will make a franchise out of it.

Omaru

07-25-2005, 04:33 PM

Sadly my only experiences with Ghost Rider are in the old beavis and butthead comic where they read comics between stories instead of watching music vids. And the watered down cameo's he made in Either the Hulk or Fantastic 4 cartoons from the mid 90's.

Gotherella

07-25-2005, 05:02 PM

Ghostrider bike close-up photos here (http://www.screenused.com/).

Photos and a clip here (http://www.digitalentropy.net/Internapse/GRMain.html).

Lighting up the bike here (http://www.superherohype.com/news/ghostridernews.php?id=2958).

Practice runs of flaming skull effect here (http://www.comicbookmovie.com/news/articles/1950.asp).

By-tor

07-25-2005, 05:13 PM

Underworld 2 looks like Vampire porn. You see Kate all kinds of naked not to mention it looked like more than one scene involving a menage a trois. The action looked good.
Count me in. :D

BAMSS04

07-25-2005, 11:41 PM

I didnt read Ghost-rider too much so I dont know what his deal is. Is he a vigilante or something like punisher. I mean what does he do. Why is he like the way he is.
Johnny Blaze (Cage), who agrees to become "Ghost Rider", the host of a "spirit of vengeance" in exchange for the safety of his true love, but the price he pays is to be cursed with the avenging spirit that takes its form at night as a demon with a flaming skull on a motorcycle of hellfire. He dishes out a hellish justice on his Hell-Cycle by forcing you to re-live tenfold all the sins you have perpetuated in your life......

BAMSS04

07-25-2005, 11:49 PM

The movie is going to be about a motorcycle stuntman makes who a deal with the devil in order to save his mentor from cancer. His end of the bargain is a little more than he expected, however, and he is possessed by a demon. Every night, he transforms into the Ghost Rider, a humanoid form with a flaming skull for a head, and goes out to wreak vengeance on the guilty.

Pretty much the same thing!!

ozchick

07-26-2005, 01:10 AM

Why do I keep seeing Charlie Sheen on a motorbike everytime "Ghost Rider" is mentioned?

KingBison

07-26-2005, 01:16 PM

Why do I keep seeing Charlie Sheen on a motorbike everytime "Ghost Rider" is mentioned?

The real question is why do you see Charlie Sheen everywhere you go??

ozchick

07-27-2005, 02:38 AM

I obviously have some sort of problem ;)

But I worked it out - I was thinking of the movie "Wraith". It's been a long time since I saw it but I believe it has Chuck Sheen as a dude on a motor bike who comes back as a ghost... I think there's some revenge deal in there... yeah I can't remember :rolleyes:

By-tor

07-27-2005, 02:56 AM

07-27-2005, 03:27 AM

You're right oz, saw that pee' o' shit not to long ago on sci-fi channel. Sucked Great White Ones.

Aw, Come ON! That movie kicked ass! Sort of... It was a cool concept anyway...

It had Randy Quaid! Punks drinking brake fluid! The Pontiac Banshee!

All right, it sucked. But it's one of those movies I'll watch even if no one else will.

By-tor

07-27-2005, 03:36 AM

Aw, Come ON! That movie kicked ass! Sort of... It was a cool concept anyway...

It had Randy Quaid! Punks drinking brake fluid! The Pontiac Banshee!

All right, it sucked. But it's one of those movies I'll watch even if no one else will.
Yet again, another movie that sucked the sac, but I won't turn off if I'm surfin'.

Psyche

07-27-2005, 04:44 AM

BAMSS04

07-27-2005, 12:43 PM

Yeah, I have read a bunch of stuff about it. Its either or. Mentor of Girl. I haven't found anything solid yet. Thats why I posted both.

BAMSS04

01-15-2006, 06:59 PM

Well, Underworld comes out next week. What are we thinking people? I am a little nervous about it. All in all more excited than nervous. I have not seen a Ghost rider preview yet, I am thinking it won't be long.

Anyone of you seen Underworld yet? If so, thoughts?

FanGirl

01-16-2006, 02:38 AM

I stand by my "vampire porn" comment. Don't think I'll be racing out to see it.

Ismael

01-16-2006, 11:37 AM

I stand by my "vampire porn" comment. Don't think I'll be racing out to see it.
Vampyros Lesbos (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/6305334730/002-8459463-6310434?v=glance&n=130) :D
http://twtd.bluemountains.net.au/Rick/vl.GIF

EternalStrife

01-17-2006, 01:29 PM

The real question is why do you see Charlie Sheen everywhere you go??

Why that's because he's probably the one guy you don't want to see on tv anymore but somehow keeps popping up everywhere you look and make you go: 'what the hell!?!'

I'm come on, how the hell did he get nominated??!!

Dave

01-17-2006, 01:47 PM

hmmm, i thought that was Jim Belushi....

FanGirl

01-17-2006, 03:16 PM

Now, now. We put up with Jim out of respect for his brother.

phit_demon

01-18-2006, 12:46 AM

Why that's because he's probably the one guy you don't want to see on tv anymore but somehow keeps popping up everywhere you look and make you go: 'what the hell!?!'

How can say such things about "The Ma-Sheen"?!!, or Carlos Irwin Estevez as his mother calls him. He's a legend in my eyes. I even watch the deplorable Two-And-A-Half Men just cos he's in it. He is also the current holder of the phit demon "Best Cameo Ever" award:
http://www.80s.com/saveferris/images/cast/sheen.jpg
Drugs?;)

By-tor

01-18-2006, 01:18 AM

I even watch the deplorable Two-And-A-Half Men just cos he's in it. http://www.80s.com/saveferris/images/cast/sheen.jpg

C'mon, that show has some pretty good laughs. It ain't great, but it beats the hell outta alot of the "comedies" barfed up by network TV. Cryer cracks me up, sometimes. The maid gets the best lines though.

phit_demon

01-18-2006, 01:22 AM

C'mon, that show has some pretty good laughs. It ain't great, but it beats the hell outta alot of the "comedies" barfed up by network TV. Cryer cracks me up, sometimes. The maid gets the best lines though.

That's why I love you so, By-tor, you'll say what I'm afraid to. Of course I like it, I just thought I'd be ridiculed for saying so.:o I mean, it's hardly Shakespeare is it?

JamesW

01-18-2006, 01:28 AM

Of course I like it, I just thought I'd be ridiculed for saying so.:o I mean, it's hardly Shakespeare is it?

Okay, I'll admit I find it somewhat entertaining as well.

By-tor

01-18-2006, 01:35 AM

That's why I love you so, By-tor, you'll say what I'm afraid to. Of course I like it, I just thought I'd be ridiculed for saying so.:o I mean, it's hardly Shakespeare is it?Yeah, I'm too old to fear ridicule. Or too stupid.

The Bard? Not close. But I've never been too into 500 year-old comedy. Although Bill's themes carry over to today's time, the translation leaves much to be desired. ;)

phit_demon

01-18-2006, 01:43 AM

Okay, I'll admit I find it somewhat entertaining as well.

*gets up from chair and prepares to address people sitting in circle around him*

"Hi, I'm phit, and I'm a Two-And-A-Half Men-aholic."

phit_demon

01-18-2006, 01:45 AM

The Bard? Not close. But I've never been too into 500 year-old comedy. Although Bill's themes carry over to today's time, the translation leaves much to be desired. ;)

My friend calls Dan Brown "The Anti-Bard". Anyone who's read his "books" will know why.

jjcourtright

01-18-2006, 03:19 PM

I pretty much refuse to watch anything on CBS besides football. Although, Love Monkey looks...slightly better than OK. Did anybody catch it last night? I was out Drinking Liberally, and forgot to Tivo it.

BAMSS04

01-21-2006, 08:49 PM

I stand by my "vampire porn" comment. Don't think I'll be racing out to see it.

Not even close.
There are two sex scenes in the movie that are maybe 1 min and 30 seconds combined. Only one show's anything, the other shows a whole lot of nothing. There is one boob. One. That is the extent of the nudity in this movie. So, if that is what is preventing you from seeing this movie, go see it.

Anyway.
The action sequences are fun, the music is fitting, and the movie was very entertaining. It was not Incredible or anything, but it was a good movie. Very bloody though. I mean at times even disgusting. I didn't mind, but some might.

I will say this, the previews do not do this movie justice. You should all go and see it, if you liked the first Underworld. It is a fitting sequal.

Thats all I gots to say about that.

BAMSS04

01-24-2006, 05:22 PM

http://downloads.comingsoon.net/GR_Point.mov

Ghost Rider EFX test.

RobinHoodDaffy

01-24-2006, 08:42 PM

What if you thought Underworld was overrated and boring?

JaimePaulFalcon

01-24-2006, 10:34 PM

BAMSS04

12-06-2006, 03:36 PM

So the new Ghost Rider (http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ghostrider/) trailer has been out for a while...

I am so amped. Anyone else excited about this one?

Antonio_Bay

12-06-2006, 04:14 PM

Anyone else excited about this one?

Its all about the bike...
http://www.cvgames.com/wp-content/uploads/news/Multiconsole/ghostrider.jpg

And this cool cowboy (who reminds me of the Death/Skeleton Cowboy cut from the final edit of The Crow.)
http://static.flickr.com/48/152111597_be1cd40209_o.jpg

phit_demon

12-06-2006, 07:12 PM

So the new Ghost Rider (http://www.sonypictures.com/movies/ghostrider/) trailer has been out for a while...

I am so amped. Anyone else excited about this one?
I would be, but I can't stand Nic Cage...I still might go and just pretend it's not him. :o

BAMSS04

12-06-2006, 08:26 PM

Well it's only him half the time...The rest of the time it is a flaming CG head.

phit_demon

12-07-2006, 02:37 AM

Well it's only him half the time...The rest of the time it is a flaming CG head.
I can live with that.

Captain Spaulding

12-18-2006, 11:06 AM

I would be, but I can't stand Nic Cage...I still might go and just pretend it's not him. :o

Same here. I can't stand the woman beating bastard, but it's Ghost Rider, so I'll probably do the same, pretend it's someone decent. I wouldn't mind if they'd re dub the movie, and add a paper bag over his head, that would be great.

Well it's only him half the time...The rest of the time it is a flaming CG head.

Awesome, almost as good as a paper bag....

FanGirl

02-19-2007, 01:43 PM

I saw Ghostrider on Saturday. I had high hopes for it to be mediocre. I figured how bad can it be since I don't know enough about the comic to do any kind of comparison. Wow. I was so wrong. It was beyond bad. The acting was terrible. It seemed like Sam Elliot was the only one who even tried to act. I spent most of the movie thinking about how many other movies I would rather be watching. Fantastic Four, for instance. At least there the stunts were fun.

Guys, the boobs of the main chick give a much better performance than the actress they are attached to. Gals, the young Ghostrider is pretty cute. That's the nicest thing I can say about the movie.

Minor spoliery stuff............................................. .............................

One of the things that drove me the most nuts about it is the writer/director didn't read his own goddamn script. He sets up at one point that he's safe on hallowed ground, but a half an hour later there are two fight sequences in churches. He gets stabbed as Ghostrider and needs to get stitched up when he comes out of it, but then 10 mins later he gets pumped full of lead by the cops and when he comes out of it doesn't have a scratch.

DEFINITITE SPOILERS.......................................... .................................

.................................................. .................................................. ...

He wins his life back, but when he's ready to get it back he changes his mind. Which would be find if they had explained just once why. He says he can do more good and keep souls from the devil if stays as Ghostrider, but they never establish that. He nevers says just once how that works. It made no sense whatsoever.

02-19-2007, 04:13 PM

Droogan_Leader

02-19-2007, 05:34 PM

I saw Ghost Rider this morning and I liked it a lot. I never read the comic other than browse through an issue once or twice when I was a kid (mom wasn't looking) but I was able to get the drift of the how's and why's. But maybe I'm just not high-brow enough to care about the flaws in logic or reason and should have stayed in my cave. If more of us did that then maybe these kind of movies wouldn't be made and the world would be a better place.
Whenever you come out of your cave to support these movies and they prosper, God has to kill ten baby seals, JK. Thanks for supporting Hollywood's "death to the seals" underground campaign.

I haven't worried about being abroad for this release! Yay, one thing I didn't miss.

02-19-2007, 05:47 PM

Whenever you come out of your cave to support these movies and they prosper, God has to kill ten baby seals, JK. Thanks for supporting Hollywood's "death to the seals" underground campaign.

I haven't worried about being abroad for this release! Yay, one thing I didn't miss.

Well, honestly, I don't have any problem with God killing baby seals. Polar bears, sharks, and Eskimos need to eat and I like being entertained. And this flick was entertaining. I was also entertained by Daredevil and I thoroughly enjoyed Hulk. If that makes me a pariah on these boards, then maybe I should spend more of my free time at the movies.

boobookittyfuk2007

02-19-2007, 06:09 PM

I was just curious if anyone else saw the resemblance that Cage bears in the trailor for this film to Ben Stillers character in Zoolander? Cage seems to be making that squinty face that Stiller is known for in Zoolander. Just something I noticed when watching the commercial. I dont intend to see the film because I just dont think Cage is believable. I think they should have cast somebody younger. I may rent it on DVD if my hubby wants to watch it but I wont pay theater prices.

phit_demon

02-19-2007, 07:00 PM

I was also entertained by Daredevil and I thoroughly enjoyed Hulk.
I really liked those two movies, too. Ghostrider, however, bored me to tears. To each his own though, after all, I liked The Avengers. *ducks for cover*

DarthMaulRat

02-19-2007, 07:09 PM

Now if they could use the same technology and put flaming skulls over Ashton Kutcher's head in his movies... maybe I'd watch them.

phit_demon

02-19-2007, 07:14 PM

Now if they could use the same technology and put flaming skulls over Ashton Kutcher's head in his movies... maybe I'd watch them.
Or just set his head on fire and film it. I'd watch that.

Droogan_Leader

02-19-2007, 07:32 PM

Well, honestly, I don't have any problem with God killing baby seals. Polar bears, sharks, and Eskimos need to eat and I like being entertained. And this flick was entertaining. I was also entertained by Daredevil and I thoroughly enjoyed Hulk. If that makes me a pariah on these boards, then maybe I should spend more of my free time at the movies.
Brohim, I was being facetious, please don't take my post seriously.

02-19-2007, 10:44 PM

Brohim, I was being facetious, please don't take my post seriously.

Oh, I wasn't. But I know some cats around here will stop at nothing to covince me & the world that this flick is the worst thing since... House Party 2...

freetoaster

02-19-2007, 11:14 PM

I like shaved pussy and House Party 2...

sweet

FanGirl

02-20-2007, 12:12 AM

No, Daredevil was far worse. I had to be restrained from screaming at the screen. I didn't think Hulk was as god awful as everyone said. I've blocked most of the Avenger movie, but I have a friend who thought the movie was perfection and only made for him to enjoy.

I can't rank Ghostrider as a comic book movie since I don't know the original story. I just didn't like it as a movie. It's not the worst movie I've ever seen in a theater. That would be reserved for If Lucy Fell.

Zens7s

02-20-2007, 11:14 AM

I liked Daredevil for the fun factor. I hated Hulk. This is unavoidable as I have yet to enjoy an Ang Lee movie. I think he may have been placed on this earth to make movies that I will go see and then regret not saving money.

I avoided all things Ghost Rider to go see Breech and Smokin' Aces instead. It takes a very special movie for me to tolerate Nick Cage. His nasal dead pan thoughout a majority of what I have seen is too distracting. Plus I think he isn't attractive and his face bothers me. If you are going to have chronic post nasal drip then it would be nice if you were hot to provide balance to the equation.

Breech really pleased me. Chris Cooper is so versatile and he hasn't been this scary since American Beauty. Scary not in a horror kind of way, but he really masters the slow burning evil that is more realistic. Most actors take a character and make them a one dimensional bad guy. He is one of the few actors that can bring out the humanity in a bad person. The real world hardly ever produces someone that is bad 100% of the time.

Smokin' Aces was fun. No real plot, but fun.

Antonio_Bay

02-20-2007, 01:37 PM

I thought Daredevil was fun too. It was quite dark and grim in places, and in some aspects reminded me of The Crow, which is the best comic to movie adaptation ever in my humble opinion. :)

Antonio_Bay

02-20-2007, 01:39 PM

after all, I liked The Avengers. *ducks for cover*

Ahhh, Sir August de Winter - what a great name for a Hollywood baddie.

http://us.movies1.yimg.com/movies.yahoo.com/images/hv/photo/movie_pix/warner_brothers/the_avengers/_group_photos/ralph_fiennes9.jpg

BAMSS04

02-20-2007, 02:48 PM

Yeah, I was so very upset after seeing Ghost Rider. The acting in that movie was terrible. I mean aweful. I now know why that movie was shelfed for a year.

I waited two years for that peice of shit.

The CG was cool. That was it.

Denyse

02-20-2007, 05:46 PM

I loved me some Daredevil. But that may have been skewed by the fact that I was A) in it (sort of) and B) Affleck ass in red leather. That said, the director's cut was way better than the release version, IMO.

I am going to wait for video for GR based on the fact that I can't sit longer than 30 minutes without a potty break and because of the reviews I've read. My two faves?

"I kept hoping in the middle of the movie the Scooby Doo gang would come out, rip the mask off of Cage and reveal Ghost Rider really is crazy old man Ben Affleck! That would explain so much."

and

"For years scientists have theorized that one day Nicolas Cage would overact so badly that his head would burst into flames. Now, with "Ghost Rider," the phenomenon has finally come to pass."

Good times!