I am aware that the target audience for comic-book movies are men, particularly the younger types. But many of these movies have a fantastic mix of action and humor that I enjoy. Also, as a fantasy/paranormal reader, I like the extra-ordinary aspects of these stories.
But how do you interest the women who see these movies as guy-only fare? Who prefer chick flicks and roll their eyes at their boyfriend's/husband's/brother's/dude-friend's video game marathons and comic book collection? (I am *not* saying anything about these women or about the quality of either types of these movies - I'm mainly talking about impressions here.)
How do you get these women in the theaters for comic movies? Easy. You cast Robert Downey Jr. as the lead. (Hummina hummina hummina.)
I would like to applaud the casting people for many of their choices. Halle Berry and Rebecca Romijn and their "costumes" were for the fanboys, but thank you, X-Men, for Hugh Jackman. Recently-released Losers - all eye candy, all the time. Iron Man (plus Sherlock Holmes) - RDJ is delicious! And Wolverine - more Jackman and Taylor Kitsch and Ryan Reynolds (plus my favorite hobbit, Dominic Monaghan).
Now some of these movies are pushing it, even for me. For example, I don't think anyone will be able to twist my arm and get me in the theater to see Tron, but some of these movies are indeed chick-friendly. And if it takes a bit of yummy to get a gal to give one a try, I see no harm in that. No harm at all.
Let me show you what I'm talking about...
Nothin' wrong with that.
I see no "Losers" here. Just tasty, tasty winners.
I can growl, too Wolverine: Rreowr.
UPDATE! Thank you Marvel Studios! Thank you thank you thank you! I had no idea two years ago when I wrote this blog post that Iron Man was just the beginning. I would particularly like to thank you for more RDJ, the two Chris's, Jeremy Renner, and Mark Ruffalo. Seriously - THANK YOU!
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| Le sigh. Le swoon. Le drool. |
What movie/actor would you add to this list? (Guys can play, too - what actress rocked your socks in a comic book movie?)
I will fully admit that I was much more interested in seeing the current Batman movies because I've been in love with Christian Bale for many many years. Throw in hotties like Cillian Murphy and Joseph Gordan Leavitt...mmm.
ReplyDeleteAlso, the Avengers is written and directed by Joss Whedon - so basically, a way to get me to see something I am normally never going to see would be to get that man involved. He is my personal pop culture god.
Ahh, I second the love for Christian Bale and JGL. I've loved them both forever (CB since Little Women - though Amy? Really? - and JGL since 3rd Rock from the Sun).
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