explain how they are intertwined? Also which film was a comic first?
Unbreakable is considered by many to be the "first" of the modern comic book movies. In part due to the way it's filmed.
"As in comic books, the main characters have their identified color schemes and aliases. David's are green and "Security" or "Hero", while Elijah's are purple and "Mr. Glass". The colors show up in their clothes, the wallpaper and bed sheets in their houses, Elijah's note to David, and various personal items.[5] The people whose bad deeds are sensed by David are identified by an article of clothing in a single bright color (red, orange), to contrast them with the dark and dreary color scheme typical of the rest of the movie (but not of most comic books). Several scenes also depict characters through reflections or doorways, as if framing them in a picture similar to comic books.[5]"
I think many (but sure, not all) of his movies are fantastic and get better with subsequent viewings.
Example: Unbreakable. In many ways, a cool introspective into the developing male psyche. Young men feel invincible. Then a beautiful woman comes along and "breaks" him. Yet all the while, there is a way to maintain his invincibility, keep his woman (and himself) happy, and help protect his fellow man (in this case, from other men who hate women). I haven't seen Split yet, but it's on my list.
Example 2: The Village. Advertised as a horror movie, it's anything but (Knight has since admitted that its advertising was a mistake). Great characters (which is a staple for Knight), including one of my favorite characters in any movie, Edward Walker (played by William Hurt). I missed his coolness the first time I watched it, but caught it later- in many ways, he's the central character. One of my favorite quotes of all time comes from his character- "I hope I am always able to risk everything for the just and right cause."
All to the exceptional music of James Newton Howard.
Many more thoughts on his movies, but I've probably already crossed the line of tmi.
Good stuff.
And guest appearance by Joaquin Phoenix as "Bat" Man
Example 2: The Village. Advertised as a horror movie, it's anything but (Knight has since admitted that its advertising was a mistake). Great characters (which is a staple for Knight), including one of my favorite characters in any movie, Edward Walker (played by William Hurt). I missed his coolness the first time I watched it, but caught it later- in many ways, he's the central character. One of my favorite quotes of all time comes from his character- "I hope I am always able to risk everything for the just and right cause."
All to the exceptional music of James Newton Howard.
Many more thoughts on his movies, but I've probably already crossed the line of tmi.
Good stuff.
Yea the Village was really underrated. The ending was awesome.
Very underrated film, especially if you sat back, relaxed and let the film unfold. A Lot of people at this time were openly searching for "The Twist" in his movies and didn't just enjoy watching the film and were more occupied with tearing apart the twist and saying how predicable it had become.
Honestly, I've enjoyed most of his films.....except the Last Airbender and After Earth were total crap. Especially the Last Airbender and how much he butchered the source material.
With After Earth, it was so horrifically bad and even worst acting by Smith Jr. that it was one of just 2 movies in my life time that I could not force myself to finish watching (I usually complete watching majority of all the movies I begin to watch from the beginning). Only other movie that was worst, in my opinion, was Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance. That was totally unwatchable and I have not seen or plan to see another Nicolas Cage movie ever again.
Unbreakable is considered by many to be the "first" of the modern comic book movies. In part due to the way it's filmed.
"As in comic books, the main characters have their identified color schemes and aliases. David's are green and "Security" or "Hero", while Elijah's are purple and "Mr. Glass". The colors show up in their clothes, the wallpaper and bed sheets in their houses, Elijah's note to David, and various personal items.[5] The people whose bad deeds are sensed by David are identified by an article of clothing in a single bright color (red, orange), to contrast them with the dark and dreary color scheme typical of the rest of the movie (but not of most comic books). Several scenes also depict characters through reflections or doorways, as if framing them in a picture similar to comic books.[5]"
Sort of random but I worked with Jason Blum for a while helping him raise funds for his new slate of films. Nice guy with a very smart business model.
As soon as I saw Bruce Willis at the end of Split, it was pretty clear we were having a combined sequel. Which is awesome.
Really? I thought it was pretty good. I think it was brought up a few notches when I realized he tied in Unbreakable at the end.
Example: Unbreakable. In many ways, a cool introspective into the developing male psyche. Young men feel invincible. Then a beautiful woman comes along and "breaks" him. Yet all the while, there is a way to maintain his invincibility, keep his woman (and himself) happy, and help protect his fellow man (in this case, from other men who hate women). I haven't seen Split yet, but it's on my list.
Example 2: The Village. Advertised as a horror movie, it's anything but (Knight has since admitted that its advertising was a mistake). Great characters (which is a staple for Knight), including one of my favorite characters in any movie, Edward Walker (played by William Hurt). I missed his coolness the first time I watched it, but caught it later- in many ways, he's the central character. One of my favorite quotes of all time comes from his character- "I hope I am always able to risk everything for the just and right cause."
All to the exceptional music of James Newton Howard.
Many more thoughts on his movies, but I've probably already crossed the line of tmi.
Good stuff.
Special cameo by the Lady in the Water and One Buff Arm Guy.
Example 2: The Village. Advertised as a horror movie, it's anything but (Knight has since admitted that its advertising was a mistake). Great characters (which is a staple for Knight), including one of my favorite characters in any movie, Edward Walker (played by William Hurt). I missed his coolness the first time I watched it, but caught it later- in many ways, he's the central character. One of my favorite quotes of all time comes from his character- "I hope I am always able to risk everything for the just and right cause."
All to the exceptional music of James Newton Howard.
Many more thoughts on his movies, but I've probably already crossed the line of tmi.
Good stuff.
Yea the Village was really underrated. The ending was awesome.
Sort of random but I worked with Jason Blum for a while helping him raise funds for his new slate of films. Nice guy with a very smart business model.
Joemoney, could you shoot me an email? Trying to do something like this right now and would love to get some advice. koassist2@gmail.com
Would really appreciate it!
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Honestly, I've enjoyed most of his films.....except the Last Airbender and After Earth were total crap. Especially the Last Airbender and how much he butchered the source material.
With After Earth, it was so horrifically bad and even worst acting by Smith Jr. that it was one of just 2 movies in my life time that I could not force myself to finish watching (I usually complete watching majority of all the movies I begin to watch from the beginning). Only other movie that was worst, in my opinion, was Ghost Rider 2: Spirit of Vengeance. That was totally unwatchable and I have not seen or plan to see another Nicolas Cage movie ever again.
I thought it was the other way around. I didn't care all that much for Unbreakable, but I really liked Split.
At least it wasn't The Happening where the people had to outrun the wind. Now, that was a terrible movie.