07-29-2004, 03:14 AM
I've been saying for years that animated film is the wave of the future when it comes to comic books movies. Not that I don't love the live action fare we have been treated to over the past 5 years, because I do. But lets be honest, we all know that we will never get to see Eric Banna's Dr. Bruce Banner consult with Ioan Gruffuddâs Dr. Reed Richards. Weâll never get to see Hugh Jackmanâs Wolverine go toe to toe with Wesley Snipeâs Blade. And Christian Baleâs Bruce Wayne will never steal Lana away from Tom Wellingâs Clark Kent. Because in the end, there are simply too many roadblocks standing in the way of epic stories such as this occurring on the big screen.
However, if you are talking animation, there is nothing standing in the way. It would be far cheaper to bring us the Crisis on Infinite Earths or The Infinity Gauntlet in animated form. It just makes sense that film makers would look toward animation to tell the more complicated stories that the fans are clamoring for. Not to mention the initial investment is far less as well, making it less important for one of these films to produce a 60 million dollar opening weekend.
If they can produce these animated films with quality and consistency, I have no doubt that we could be talking about the next wave of comic book geek greatness here.
However, if you are talking animation, there is nothing standing in the way. It would be far cheaper to bring us the Crisis on Infinite Earths or The Infinity Gauntlet in animated form. It just makes sense that film makers would look toward animation to tell the more complicated stories that the fans are clamoring for. Not to mention the initial investment is far less as well, making it less important for one of these films to produce a 60 million dollar opening weekend.
If they can produce these animated films with quality and consistency, I have no doubt that we could be talking about the next wave of comic book geek greatness here.