Five Reasons To Look Forward To A 'Spider-Man' Reboot
1/14/2010 02:07:00 PM
kenmouse
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Whether you're over the moon or down in the dumps about the news, the fact of the matter is Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire are no longer a part of the "Spider-Man" franchise.Sony's decision to pursue the superhero series without Raimi and Maguire hasn't gone without some backlash, but the course is set regardless of how downtrodden some members of the fan community may be. But there's no use dwelling on the past when it can't be changed. Instead, lets look towards something less tangible but no less exciting — opportunity.
No matter what the future holds for the "Spider-Man" series, here are five aspects about the property's relaunch that we're excited for.
A NEW HERO
While Tobey Maguire will be missed, it's exciting to think about the identity of Spidey's next performer. Casting Peter Parker is one of the single most important elements to the new series, and while we've already suggested a few names, it's likely that the role could go to an unknown actor. Without a doubt, the search for the next webhead is one of the most fascinating components of the reboot — let's just hope that the chosen actor isn't a universally panned pick.
VILLAINOUS CHOICES
With the possible exception of Batman, Spider-Man's own rogues gallery is populated by some of the most compelling villains in mainstream comics. We've already seen some great bad guys in the forms of Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, Sandman and Venom, but there are so many more to choose from. Be it Electro, Kraven or someone else entirely, one thing is clear — the villainous choices are truly endless.
FRESH DIRECTION
I'm a big supporter of Sam Raimi's and would have loved to see him tackle Spider-Man one more time, but I'm equally ready to embrace an entirely new director. Whether the franchise ends up in the hands of a big name like James Cameron or a more intimate choice such as Marc Webb, Sony has to understand that selecting the proper filmmaker is just as important as casting the new Peter Parker.
SCORING GOALS
One of the weaker points of the "Spider-Man" movies, at least in my opinion, was the forgettable score. Sure, it was serviceable, but ultimately the music wasn't very memorable when compared to the theme songs associated with the 1960s and 1990s animated series. Could the new Spidey series herald new iconic music? It's too early to say, but I've certainly got my fingers crossed.
STORY POTENTIAL
James Vanderbilt is already working on the new film's script, so offering specific suggestions might not be helpful at this point. Even so, the reboot means that Spider-Man can go in any number of new directions, all of which are completely free of the first trilogy's continuity. That's a pretty exciting prospect considering the tremendous wealth of comic book stories that Vanderbilt has to draw from.
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