For the past few weeks now, we've hearing the rumblings of casting news, as the studio wanted to finally settled down with a performer who could fit the bill. At one point it was reported that John Krasinski (Jim on The Office) was a top contender. As great as he is on that show, I'm not trying to see him playing around with that outfit on. Keep the tie, stay away from the indestructible shield.
Anyway, last week (I think) it was reported that Hugo Weaving (Mr. Smith from The Matrix Trilogy, V For Vendetta) would be playing Cap's ultimate nemesis, Red Skull.
Red Skull has been Captain America's enemy since 1941. Red Skull took part in espionage and sabotage working as Hitler's right-hand man. In his last battle with Captain American, "he was buried under the rubble of a bombed building but - as would occur later with Captain America - fell into a state of suspended animation."Now this script is being taken very seriously by Marvel, as the 1990 film they released wasn't so good. Hugo Weaving can give exactly what the role really needs, instead of what makes for good box office as most actors get caught up in. I've never been disappointed by him. Plus, he just got off The Wolfman with Johnston this Feb, so he's worked with him before and they have a good relationship behind the camera. Which always makes for better stuff in front of it. Always. Chris Evans can buckle down and give you something worthy when his flashy smiling and silly humor doesn't get in the way. And both of these actors are no stranger to action either. Each having a slew of films in their repertoire with action as a genre, it proves wise to go with experience as well as chops in this case.
Joe Johnston (Jurassic Park 3, The Wolfman) will be directing this project.
Which is the only draw back as far as I'm concerned.
The guy had so much in his hands with The Wolfman this February. It could have so much better than what it failed to be. He loves placing music in inappropriate situations and canceling any real resonance of substance with silly editing and mindless action and close-ups. So in that respect, I'm sure Cap Ameri will be ballin' with summer blockbuster fun, but not much of anything else really.
But here's hoping he cleans up his act and learns from his February failure.
Munki Out.
To be blunt, I think the whole comic book fascination is getting out of hand and borderline self indulgent more or less reminiscent to the amount of cheesy martial arts flicks that exploded in the 80’s. With that off my chest, I’m also starting to question why time after time I find myself watching yet another “dude” in spandex working up a sweat roughing up a bunch of other “dudes”. My point is, change up the damn scripted and lets get some hot ladies involved kicking ass, taking names and simultaneously protecting the fate of humanity. What I’m mad about is Wonder Women. This would have been a great opportunity to break the mold and possibly add more originality to the current comic book frenzy. Oh well, I guess instead of Wonder Woman I’ll have to watch Captain 8:::[)~, I mean America, flex his wash board abs and salvage the good of man kind……..What a surprise. But I’m still gunna watch the shit.
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