Should Sam Raimi decide to run for office, a recent interview with MTV proves that he has the kind of circuitous non-answering gene that most politicians need to survive in today’s media world. For example, when asked whether Kirsten Dunst would be back in Spider-Man 4 and 5:
“I hope she’ll be written into it. I couldn’t imagine making one
without her, and I think she’s an important part of the movies.”
Hope? Like it’s out of his hands? Come now, Sam!
He gives lots of other non-answers in the interview, including whether or not the next two films will be shot back to back:
“It’s Amy Pascal’s decision. I don’t think it has been decided yet, and
she’s the one that’s really going to make that decision; I’m really
curious myself.”
And whether The Lizard will finally make his appearance in a Spidey film:
“[Dylan Baker’s] a great actor, and I think one day The Lizard’s story will be
told. I don’t
know if it will be this one or not. I just don’t know. I’m definitely
hoping to work with Dylan in the picture. I just don’t know who the
villain is yet.”
Pretty much the only thing that Raimi answers straight is that the new film will go into production in 2010, I do understand that there’s a lot of stuff that, this early, is still up in the air (including, apparently, whether or not Raimi is even directing the next two), but you’d think that Sam Raimi might have a clue whether or not Mary Jane makes it into the next film. I mean, that would be a pretty big departure from the status quo at the end of 3 if they just wrote her out. As far as I’m concerned, saying you hope Mary Jane gets written in is like saying you hope you can squeeze Peter Parker into this next installment.
As for The Lizard: I chilled with Avi Arad on the set of The Grand in Vegas two years ago, and he swore up and down to me that The Lizard was the villain in the fourth film. Obviously Avi is not now the Avi he was then, and his insistance that The Lizard would show up was based on his personal love of the character. Still, it seems almost pathological to keep having Dylan Baker show up as Curt Connor and never give him a damn thing to do in these movies.
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I still remember having my heart broken at the midnight showing of Spiderman 3. Raimi shouldn't be allowed anywhere near another Superhero flick, or a computer for that matter as his and his brother's "writing" was atrocious. Finally, Dunst is a bottomless pit.
I cannot and will not watch another spiderman with Tobey Maguire in it. He's disgusting looking and his acting skills are questionable at best.
This has been a waste of a franchise.
Ironically it's probably been the most profitable.
sigh..
I say scrap Raimi, Tobey, Dunst, the whole shitty mess they've created, aside from some damn good villain performances, and start from scratch, batman begins style with topher Grace as Spider-man. I think his playing venom was one of the worst casting blunders in cinema history.
So an uneven third film erases the greatness of the films before it? I guess that means the Godfather is a wasted franchise as well.
does anyone know whats going on with the Raimi directed Jack Ryan franchise reboot?
Firstly, he should be ordered not to approach a Spiderman movie set by court; secondly, it might be a decent idea to replace Dunst with someone less homely. For instance, Jack Black or Steve Buscemi.
I confess, I lolled Jack Grissom.
My heart breaks that more of these terrible, terrible films are being made. All three are the worst Spider-Man movies ever made, just utter garbage. No chemistry at all between the two leads, a ridiculous looking Spidey costume and more weeping than any soap opera ever dreamed of have killed these films. Please Sam, no more.
I think the mediocre third installment succeeds in making the first two, which don't hold up so well after a few viewings, sort of more terrible. I don't know, I like a lot of Spider-Man 1 and 2, but the silliness, which is way more abundant in 3, hurts them over time.
I think that mostly comes from the team they have in place, where somehow they equated Spider-Man being a "light hearted" character to the universe needing to be ridiculously over the top at times.
All three Spider-Man films are really bad. I cannot for the life of me understand what all of you people see in them.
All three films were incredibley tacky, oversaturated with CGI and schmaltz. With a boring romantic subplot, I say bring back Spider-Man to his roots, being a wise cracking, self-deprecating teenager, who can't get the girl or even a bus ride to save the day! Oh, and please, please, please replace Danny Elfman with a surfer band.
I couldnt agree more…..The series lost me when peter parker wrestled macho man. I mean come on……It wasnt cool when Rocky wrestled Thunder Lips. Why would it be cool now?
This thread is insane. The first film was good, if a little cheap looking. The second film was a classic. The third was a disappointment, with a terrible third act. For that, Sam Raimi should stay away from the franchise forever? Do you guys think Chris Nolan should make every movie ever?
This series lost me at the scene where the kid got bitten by a spider and then developed powers. I mean, come on! Tacky and ridiculous! If Jim Cameron had been allowed to direct his version of Spider-Man, that kind of stuff wouldn't have happened, I assure you! Raimi is the Anti-Spidey!
I really hope that they just let the series go. The third one was a disaster. If they insist on keeping the series going, why not just start over with an all new cast and crew and go direct-to-DVD where it belongs?
Dear CHUD,
I hate you for allowing these people a comments section.
How they manage to make the most fun superhero there is into the most non fun bland superhero put on screen is amazing. Is tobery maguire worth 50 million dollars and a few hours a day of work for his awful portrayal of spidey. You got guys like Bale, Downey Jr and Norton who give a shit and actually research their roles but this guy. Bah.
I've always though the comments section was entertaining, even if there are a few too many morons whose only goal is to bash Devin. But I must agree with Tim today. Who are these stupid bastards? Is this just the same idiot posting again and again with a different name? Or is it simply a case of Devin liking Spider-Man so now assholes don't? The Dark Knight is an excellent film with an iconic performance, but you all know in your hearts that it's not the equal of Spidey 2. Just accept that Devin is an asshole but you love reading his stuff, and deep down you know that his assholeness is part of his charm, and Good God how you love him!
Spiderman = Average
Spiderman2 = Great
Spiderman3 = I'm in pain…
And for the love of God stop the crying in these movies, just get on with it and stop wasting screen-time with over-emotion!!
Oh god – where did all these Tod MacFarlane fans come from? FUCK OFF!!!! If you don't like the silly colorful teen-angsty tone of the movies then you sure as fuck never read a Stan Lee Spiderman comic.
REBOOT! #1: Make the suit look like the comics, not some douche-fag sci-fi horse shit. #2: Cast some one that can fucking act as Spidey, like Matt Dillon or Sean Penn. #3: DARK! GUNS! KILL GWEN STACEY. HAVE PETER ACCIDENTALLY MURDER HIS OWN UNCLE. 'NUFF SAID.
Wow so much hatred which leads to the dark side.;) While I have problems with elements of the SPIDERMAN film series, I still think it is not bad in it's execution. It could of been way worse. Just look at some superhero adapted properties that have been done. But hey wait a few years from now and you can get a reboot. Cheers.
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