Sentences with phrase «of standalone movies»

«That's the fun for me, working in the X-Men universe, creating these sort of standalone movies that have a different vibe to them.

Overall, the whole thing just felt like an elaborate setup for a sequel instead of a standalone movie.

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The movie had more problems than just its casting — like choosing to introduce the mutant in someone else's standalone movie and nearly ruining «Deadpool» forever — but that doesn't excuse the bad interpretation of a beloved hero who was much more clever in the comics.

Iger told CNBC on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2013, that the standalone movies will be based on «great «Star Wars» characters that are not part of the overall saga.»

Co-written and directed by Ryan Coogler, «Black Panther» is a radically different kind of comic - book movie, one with a proud Afrocentric twist, featuring a nearly all - black cast, that largely ignores the United States and focuses instead on the fictional nation of Wakanda — and guess what: Virtually everything that distinguishes «Black Panther» from past Marvel pics works to this standalone entry's advantage.

While the premise of these movies have always been that they are mostly standalone, I like the feeling here that it's all settled into a rhythm.

They're phenomenal, and certainly worthy of a standalone spinoff movie.

Indeed, the non-Marvel films in these franchises that have done best more recently are the ones that stood out from the crowd, like Wonder Woman (which rejected the dark tone of other DC movies), Logan (which felt like a grown - up standalone film), and Deadpool (which loudly razzed the idea of being linked to X-Men movies).

Now, seeing the first footage from Ron Howard's reworking of the movie, Lord & Miller were the most interesting thing about a standalone Han Solo movie.

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.

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).

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.

This was supposed to be a standalone adventure for Wolverine, and yet writers Mark Bomback and Scott Frank can't help but muddy the waters with references to the X-Men, including a mid-credits sting at the end of the movie that admittedly shouldn't be missed.

Deadpool was a surprise hit for the studio: After Reynolds spent years lobbying to get a standalone Deadpool movie made, the film about the «Merc with the Mouth» ended up becoming the highest grossing rated - R film of all time.

Joaquin Phoenix is reportedly in negotiations to play the Clown Prince of Crime in Todd Phillips «standalone Joker movie.

Finally to once more capitalize on Infinity War hype without actually using anything from the movie, a standalone comics version of Thanos is also on the way, complete with both an alternate, Infinity Gauntlet - clad hand, and a smiling face for good measure.

It also contains the full - length Battlestar Galactica - Razor movie which has been released separately before (expect standalone copies of Razor to swamp eBay soon).

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.

The news of the sequel confirmation will be warmly welcomed by fans of the popular comic book character, after waiting for years for the standalone «Deadpool» movie to emerge.

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 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.

Although I like Thor's contribution to the group dynamics of the Avengers movies, his standalone films have never really clicked with me before — but, considering this casting and the fact that Into the Shadows «Taika Waititi will be helming Ragnarok, I think the third time might be the charm.

Captain Marvel's standalone film is slated to release in March 2019, two months prior to the (tentative) release of the unnamed forth Avengers movie.

The original script by «Mortal Kombat» creator John Tobias and the first movie's producer, Lawrence Kasanoff (along with Joshua Wexler), was ditched in favor of a barebones one by b - movie horror scribe Brent V. Friedman and TV writer Bryce Zabel, who mostly ignore the video game's style in order to make the film a standalone horror - action fantasy.

Yesterday / Film posted a rumour regarding the plot for Gareth Edwards» (Godzilla) standalone Star Wars movie — suggesting that the story will revolve around a team of bounty hunters hired by the Rebellion to steal the plans to the Death Star — and now the site is back with another Star Wars story, this time -LSB-...]

Joaquin Phoenix was making headlines all over the place yesterday because of reports that he could be the Joker in a new standalone movie.

And the way Warner has pared down new movie DVDs lately, the losses of the standalone DVD tend not to be substantial.

The series will be brought to the screen by the highly acclaimed director / executive producer Douglas Mackinnon, whose credits include Knightfall, Dirk Gently, Doctor Who, Outlander and the standalone Victorian episode of Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie last year.

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.

SYNOPSIS: The first standalone Star Wars movie is out in a Blu - ray + DVD + digital copy set that has an okay batch of bonus materials.

Wiseau said he would only allow his story to be told if he got to act in a scene with Franco, but since it was deemed impossible to work Wiseau into the actual plot of the movie, the only solution was to film a standalone scene and tack it on to the end.

Ask Woody Harrelson — he's just landed the role of mentor to Han Solo in the upcoming standalone Star Wars anthology movie, slated for release in May of 2018.

Warner Bros. and DC Entertainment are developing a new standalone movie featuring an all - star cast of female DC heroes and villains with Margot Robbie attached to reprise her role of Harley Quinn.

Joaquin Phoenix talks about the prospect of joining the standalone Joker movie.

Earlier this month, we reported that Gary «One And Done» Whitta had dropped out of writing Gareth Edwards» standalone Star Wars movie that's probably about Boba Fett after completing a first draft.

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.

THR further claims that the script for the standalone Van Helsing film is still being polished, with more time being spent to tighten up it, along with the scripts for the Dark Universe movies in the wake of The Mummy's critical failure and less - than - anticipated box office.

In fact, he was one of the first few people who pushed for a standalone Deadpool movie.

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

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 list.

Anghus Houvouras wasn't a fan of the news — check out his feature «The Joker doesn't need an origin story (or a solo movie)» — but Samuel Brace thinks that «If DC Wants to Make Standalone Movies, We Should Cheer `...

We know Brie Larson's Carol Danvers will appear in her own standalone movie next year, but, aside from that, there's been a maelstrom of misinformation and crossed wires about her possible debut in Avengers 3.

In an increasingly repetitive industry, any attempt at a unique approach should be commended but, naturally, risks are prone to failure and while 10 Cloverfield Lane was a fantastic and gripping standalone movie, the idea of it being a «spiritual successor» to Cloverfield ended up being its biggest flaw.

Despite widely circulated reports that Tatum's deal for the title role in the standalone Gambit movie was unravelling to the point of the actor ditching the X-Men character's signature trench coat and energized deck of cards, word broke over the weekend that the Magic Mike star is still on board.

2014 didn't have a cult film in the making like What We Do in the Shadows, or a true sleeper like Straight Outta Compton (or Spy, for that matter), or a blockbuster hitting the sweet spot for audiences and critics alike like Mad Max has done, or a traditional standalone nonfranchise blockbuster like The Martian, or an animated film with the acclaim of Inside Out, or a little horror movie that could like It Follows, or an unexpected independent drama that ran forever like Room....2015 was a year like 1999 or 1994.

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.