Monday Movie Roundup...3/27/2017

Morning Pepe.

I don't have a ton of time, so let's get to it:

 Logan is at $565.4 million worldwide. It's already the top Wolverine film. As for the rest of mutant-kind,

it surpassed X-Men: Apocalypse's $543.9 million. 

In terms of all Marvel-based films, it's 19th, right behind Iron Man. 

And, across the aisle, it's made more than Batman (1989), but less than Man of Steel.

Good Job!

Gotta go!

Have a good week!

So, Iron Fist (WTF? Friday...3/24/2017)

Hey Joe, let me ask you a question:

Have you seen Iron Fist? 'Cause I've seen Iron Fist.

I saw Luke Cage too, but there was a disconnect.

For one thing, I don't know the character very well. I've got a couple of issues, including some Power Man and Iron Fist, but I knew his origin...his motivation...his "gist".

The show, however, emphasized Harlem. I know nothing about the history of Harlem. I liked the show, but that lack of knowledge affected my enjoyment.

Now back to Iron Fist.

Again, I don't know the character well, but I got his 'gist'. However this time around, my interest wasn't very high. I'm just not a fan of martial arts based comics. I don't think he's a bad character or poorly written or anything, it's just that he (and his genre of books) aren't my cup of tea.

I like what the show didn't do - focus on Chinatown, spend a lot of time in K'un-Lun or feel too "Kung Fu Fighting".

I also didn't like what it didn't do - show us any of K'un-Lun, have Danny meet Luke or give us the mask.

I like what it did - show us Danny re-integrating himself into his former life (and world for that matter) and kick some serious ass.

I also didn't like what it did - give us a lot (a LOT) of Rand Corporation. Know how much I knew about Rand Corporation from the books?

THAT much.

Know how much I cared about Rand Corporation in the show? Same thing.

I love Love LOVE Claire. I'll never get tired of watching her integrate herself into the Defenders mythos. Say what you want, the Netflix shows needed a Coulson. They got one HELL of a Coulson. And in some ways, a better one. 

I guess what I'm saying is - since the books didn't hold my interest, the show didn't either.

But is that because the show was bad? Is it because the character is bad? I really don't know. I am planning on rewatching the series in the near future...and yeah, eventually buying it on Blu-ray.

Don't judge.

My hope is that the show will have the chance to improve with Season 2 (which it deserves), giving fans more of what we want - especially after reading Season 1 reviews like this one.

In Marvel Studios I Trust

Enjoy your weekend!

Monday Movie Roundup...3/20/2017

Evening Pepe!

So...how's it doin'?

Well, after adding my $9.50 to the "Hugh Jackman Retirement Fund" the film has made $523.6 million worldwide. 

That makes it the #1 movie in the Wolverine franchise.

As for that other franchise...

Logan is the fourth grossing film, beating X-Men: The Last Stand by more than $64 million. It only needs another $20 million or so to take the #3 position away from X-Men: Apocalypse.

Not bad after less than three weeks.

Have a good week Pepe!

WTF Logan? (WTF? Friday...3/17/2017)

Okay Joe, SPOILERS ahead.

So I finally saw Logan.

Well...

The Good:

That kid - Dafne Keen. Watch her. She's gonna be big. I mean it.

I don't know the character. Like AT ALL...except that she's a clone of Wolverine.

But I could watch Dafne play her all day long. She owns it. To me, she IS X-23.

This move deserved it.

The ending. It brought me to tears.

The Bad:

Now, before you get mad, hear me out:

My problem wasn't with Stewart's performance. He was captivating as always. My problem is with Charles Xavier. Seeing him delirious and feeble was almost too much to bear. 

Almost.

The WTF?:

These were the Reavers?

I ask because they were only mentioned by name once, and it went by pretty quick. Did any if them get names? I was looking for Bonebreaker or Pretty Boy. Hell, even Reese. But I couldn't make any of them out. And Donald Pierce? His name was where? On the card? Where's my pause button...

 I never saw X-Men: Apocalypse. 

So I have no idea how Logan factors in, if at all. But why would Xavier lose his s#!t and destroy the mansion? No flashback? No explanation? Just raspy prattling on and on about how sorry he was. And don't even bother naming anyone who was "destroyed" along with it. 

The other kids in the program.

WHO THE F**K ARE THEY??? I remember a member of the New Mutants/X-Force named Rictor, but the Rictor in the film doesn't have the same powers. As for the others, Laura rattles their names off so fast I could barely make them out. The names were written out on the back of the picture, but who the hell was who? Their powers were pretty cool though...

The ending. It brought me to tears. And not even a post-credit scene?

At least we learn where Logan stands within the Deadpool franchise - 

Since the film is seen in the Deadpool trailer AS a film, it is therefore outside Deadpool continuity. Just don't ask me about that "Old Man and the Sea" review at the end. 'Cause that just made NO sense whatsoever.

Have a good weekend Joe!

Monday Movie Roundup...3/13/2017

Morning Pepe.

Logan is up to $438.2 million worldwide after 12 days in theaters (it opened March 1st in France, Indonesia and the Philippines). That puts it at the top spot of all three Wolverine films.

Damn right Hugh!

Now, as for that other franchise...

Logan had risen to fifth place. 

X-Men: The Last Stand made about $21 million more, and I wouldn't be surprised if that gap is surpassed by next week. 

However, Deadpool's $783.1 million will probably keep it at #1.

As I mentioned last week, I plan on adding my money to the pot this Friday. I've heard good things about Logan, but have steered clear of actual reviews.

Unlike other Marvel properties...

Have a good week Pepe!

WTF? Friday...3/10/2017

Mornin' Joe...

So as I was telling Pepe, Logan made $237.8 million worldwide over opening weekend. Well, that number has risen to $300,649,174 over 6 days. That puts it firmly in ninth place within the X-Men franchise. It's about $53 million away from taking #8 away from X-Men: First Class, and roughly $73 million more is needed to beat X-Men Origins: Wolverine.

You heard me - X-MO:W made more worldwide than X-M:FC.

But...getting back to Logan...

What I didn't know was that this film is the third collaboration between Jackman and director James Mangold. I mean yeah, he directed The Wolverine waaaaay back in 2013, but even waaaaay-er back in 2001 he directed Kate and Leopold. 

So Mangold knows his Jackman.

And no. I haven't seen it yet. I'm waiting for a weekday off so I can see it before picking Adorkette up after school. One More Week...One More Week!

Have a good weekend Joe!