Sentences with phrase «as standalone movies»

Part of me wants to write about Rogue One as a standalone movie, but I can't for two reasons.

When viewed as a standalone movie, it stinks.

Not exact matches

Directed by Ryan Coogler (Creed) and starring Chadwick Boseman (Get On Up) as the Black Panther, the movie is the first standalone film for the classic Marvel Comics character after Boseman previously appeared as the Black Panther in 2016's Marvel film, Captain America: Civil War.

The character has progressed significantly since his 2016 standalone movie, but Cumberbatch just isn't as convincing as everyone else is in their respective roles.

The award is a strong endorsement for Margot, who is set to star in her own standalone Harley Quinn movie as part of the ongoing DC Comics Universe.

Kevin Smith throws his hat into the ring as one director who would want to direct DC's Ezra Miller - led Flash standalone movie.

And the Joker - Harley Quinn project is separate from Warner's recently unveiled standalone Joker origin movie being developed as a potential directing vehicle for Todd Phillips of «The Hangover» — which will not star Leto.

As for Peter, he was an undeniable standout in the late stages of the marketing and if any of the parodic X-Force actually belong in a proper movie version of the team, it's paradoxically him (the writers have even said they want a Peter standalone).

While this film may not be all that engaging as a standalone story, it does feel like a suitable entry point into the shared monster movie universe that Universal Studios has planned.

After all, despite losing both of its directors, The Flash standalone film has a lot of promise in terms of talent already, after assembling an exciting cast for movie with Miller, Kiersey Clemons as Iris West, Billy Crudup as Henry Allen, and Ray Fisher set to reprise his role as Victor Stone / Cyborg in the film.

The as - yet untitled Star Wars standalone movie, heavily rumoured to follow a group of bounty hunters around the galaxy, has been gaining traction of late; Gary Whitta, the movie's original writer, left the project, while Simon Kinberg (X-Men: Days of Future Past, Star Wars Rebels) has joined The Empire Strikes Back scribe Lawrence Kasdan for the second standalone film, which will be directed by Josh Trank (Chronicle).

In truth, all of these movies have offered standalone narratives, which demand nothing of viewers coming in and do little to leave a mark on them as they go.

Working unobtrusively but consistently in a decadent Hollywood that's doubled down on sci - fi / fantasy / superhero franchise tentpoles as the end - all - be-all of action movies, Jaume Collet - Serra has been diligently and often ingeniously pursuing another filmmaking model, that of the mid-range budget standalone genre picture.

As the second feature - length installment in Phase 3 of the MCU, Doctor Strange is primed to go down as one of the most successful standalone entries in the entire Marvel Comics movie franchise - and the latest word has the production on track to reach another major box office marAs the second feature - length installment in Phase 3 of the MCU, Doctor Strange is primed to go down as one of the most successful standalone entries in the entire Marvel Comics movie franchise - and the latest word has the production on track to reach another major box office maras one of the most successful standalone entries in the entire Marvel Comics movie franchise - and the latest word has the production on track to reach another major box office mark.

From its eerie prologue until an unremarkable and gutless third act that only teases as genuine horror, the movie plays with an assortment of simple techniques and tricks to create a series of standalone scares that work pretty well.

Obviously, there are a few in the above list, but there are quite a few standalone flicks as well, and it's pretty much a neck - and - neck race as far as which is the most anticipated: «The Simpsons Movie» and «Transformers.»

As great as Hulk worked in The Avengers, people have wanted a new standalone Hulk movie to follow the only.As great as Hulk worked in The Avengers, people have wanted a new standalone Hulk movie to follow the only.as Hulk worked in The Avengers, people have wanted a new standalone Hulk movie to follow the only...

If you want to have a horror movie, though, you're better off keeping it as a standalone work.

While it might be better appreciated as a bonus feature on one of the movies ($ 20 is a lot to pay these days for a completely barebones DVD), it has enough value to justify this standalone release.

2018 looks to be packed with spin - offs: It will also see the release of the Han Solo standalone film — which is about to land its female lead — as well as another Fantastic Beasts movie.

Despite being a successful movie in its own right, 10 Cloverfield Lane bore little resemblance to its supposed predecessor - something that perhaps shouldn't come as a surprise considering the movie was originally envisioned as a standalone feature called The Cellar and later re-worked into the Cloverfield franchise.

As The Hateful Eight is advertised as Tarantino's eighth standalone film (which doesn't count Death Proof and Four Rooms), I've added some honorable mentions in a playlist of all tracks (including a few songs that were written for movie soundtracks)-- at the very bottom of this lisAs The Hateful Eight is advertised as Tarantino's eighth standalone film (which doesn't count Death Proof and Four Rooms), I've added some honorable mentions in a playlist of all tracks (including a few songs that were written for movie soundtracks)-- at the very bottom of this lisas Tarantino's eighth standalone film (which doesn't count Death Proof and Four Rooms), I've added some honorable mentions in a playlist of all tracks (including a few songs that were written for movie soundtracks)-- at the very bottom of this list.

The movie could have been a complete standalone flick in the same universe as the original in much the same way as Evil Dead and The Thing broadened the original stories they were based on.

Keeping in mind that this film has obviously gutted many of the bells and whistles that make reading a Rowling work such a pleasure for millions, as a movie — viewing it solely as a standalone cinematic work, rather than a mere adaptation — it's probably the most successful of the series thus far.

All X-Men and Spider - Man movies aside, the non-Marvel Cinematic Universe franchises haven't faired so well, and the last time a superhero character got his own standalone movie — the cinematic trainwreck known as X-Men Origins: Wolverine, it was rebooted within four years.

As this is both an adaptation and the opening chapter in a larger saga, there are many subplots, foreshadowings and other developments that the movie introduces but fails to explain or resolve - a detriment when set against the need for a film to tell a complete standalone story.

On that level, and in the intense portrayal of sniper duty while in active combat situations, the movie works as a standalone experience.

The movie also can feel like a conscious attempt to create a formal prequel for Rings rather than to leave Hobbit as the standalone tale it is.

While it's not the definitive Blu - ray release of Apocalypse Now (which is available on its own in two and three - disc editions), the other three movies are as well - represented here as ever, their discs identical to those sold elsewhere, safely assuming that One from the Heart gets a standalone Blu - ray release in the near - future.

The quote comes from Martin Moszkowicz, who also says «Monster Hunter is envisioned as a film series,» so even though the movie is intended to be a standalone, Moszkowicz has said the following: «We are in the business of brand creation.»

Fox has wanted a Gambit spinoff movie since 2014 when producer Lauren Schuler Donner name dropped the oddly beloved mutant as a potential standalone film.

He's been in standalone movies as well as had cameos in other Marvel films.

Vaughn's involvement with the project is all the more encouraging to hear, as are plans for the movie to be (at the least, mostly) standalone in its nature.

As great as Hulk worked in The Avengers, people have wanted a new standalone Hulk movie to follow the only one currently canon in the MCU (The Incredible HulkAs great as Hulk worked in The Avengers, people have wanted a new standalone Hulk movie to follow the only one currently canon in the MCU (The Incredible Hulkas Hulk worked in The Avengers, people have wanted a new standalone Hulk movie to follow the only one currently canon in the MCU (The Incredible Hulk).

If you were to remove personal affection for the superstar, you would realize that, if you had never heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger and were viewing this as a standalone film, this is one hell of an unfunny movie, with a tasteless premise, predictable turns of events, and wholly contrived plotting meant strictly to show a large, muscular man doing very un-macho things, like crying, dressing up like a woman, and driving himself more by emotion than logic.

The Nook Shop was designed as a standalone app that lets you browse books, magazines, movies & TV, Kids, Apps, Newspapers and Comics.

Lego versions of pop culture movies and TV shows have always had a cool factor about them, hence why their standalone videogames have remained popular for nearly a decade, I honestly can't wait to starting building my minifigs jumping into a collective Lego world where I get to play as the Lego Marty McFly.

As a standalone game, Night Trap is pretty enjoyable for what it is — a playable, no - budget, late night Showtime horror movie.

Ascension didn't just serve as a standalone experience; it's where the Tension movie will actually be shot next year.