ROTTEN TOMATOES: Looks Like that "Silver Surfer" Spinoff is Coming Comments

Looks Like that "Silver Surfer" Spinoff is Coming

by Scott Weinberg | June 14, 2007

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Oh, c'mon. Like you couldn't see this one coming. Back to Article

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Thundaar writes:
on Jun 14 2007 06:43 AM

J. Michael Straczynski has some skill with episodic TV scripting. I'm not sure how this talent will translate to the big screen. I've always liked his stuff so it sounds encouraging.

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Crenshaw writes:
on Jun 14 2007 06:53 AM

"Hi! We're Marvel Studios, and we desperately need to justify our existence!"

Oh oh, I'm starting to repeat myself...

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Matanuki writes:
on Jun 14 2007 07:03 AM

In reply to this comment (#869383)
Desperate?... Didn't know you were a comedian, Crenshaw.

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rustdog writes:
on Jun 14 2007 07:55 AM

"Yes, uhh... Doug Jones will you uhh please let us use your body again? No, we don't need your voice. We've decided to go with David Hyde Pierce for the voice. He's been working on souding more like a large black man."

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moviemann45 writes:
on Jun 14 2007 08:08 AM

Since Marvel already knows that ROTSS is gonna be a blockbuster masterpeice, they ALREADY wanna work on a cash-in........see, a sign of desperation is doing things in the wrong order. Wait for the movie to be released, watch the money pour in, and THEN work on another project......but the Silver Surfer IS cooler than any of the Fantastic Four COMBINED so I would go see a movie about him....

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skasforfags writes:
on Jun 14 2007 08:23 AM

In reply to this comment (#869386)
Blockbuster masterpiece? LOL.

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Vitamin M writes:
on Jun 14 2007 09:00 AM

I hope they keep doing this with the FF, introduce a much more interesting character in a FF film and then spin that character off, meanwhile the FF just continue to seem like a bunch of worhtless dorks who don't even get to be the stars of their own films. that would be great.
Next up Namor can kick their asses!

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Merlin235 writes:
on Jun 14 2007 09:11 AM

I'd say when evaluating how good the FF movies are, one must keep in mind what it COULD have been. Three words, my friends : Batman and Robin. Lets be fair, afterall.

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cgcbooks writes:
on Jun 14 2007 10:19 AM

Silver Surfer vs. Terminator. I'll be first in line.

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Bigbrother writes:
on Jun 14 2007 10:40 AM

In reply to this comment (#869388)
Personally I'd like to see Namor, Black Panther, The Inhumans or Moleman next. FF has such a good mix of periphery characters.

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mojodaddy writes:
on Jun 14 2007 10:58 AM

The Surfer kicks ass. I'm glad the guy that's writing this has written comics, so he will appreciate the fact that Galactus is not a storm cloud.

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Mr. Kong writes:
on Jun 14 2007 10:59 AM

They should've come out with a Silver Surfer movie and THEN come out with ROTSS. Silver Surfer is to cool a character to recieve just a "spin-off" treatment. Didn't he have his own comics?

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oldnoakes writes:
on Jun 14 2007 11:09 AM

In reply to this comment (#869385)
LOL!
I highly appreciate that comment, and I do feel for Doug Jones.

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oldnoakes writes:
on Jun 14 2007 11:13 AM

In reply to this comment (#869393)
SS did have his own comic, but it wasn't quite as popular as other Marvel comics. Which isn't to say he doesn't have a fan following. Even if FF 2 sucks, I would definitely go see SS in his own movie, especially if it doesn't have a lot of ties to FF2. Hopefully this production staff will know what the Hell they are doing!

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Shatter24 writes:
on Jun 14 2007 12:42 PM

Let's not diss Fantastic Four 2 until we see the movie. The first one was pretty good, passive fans liked it; its just the hardcore ones (who post about this stuff), that had problems with Dr. Doom's portrayal. I'm sure DD will appear in a more familiar guise in this episode, so relax fanbase.

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Crenshaw writes:
on Jun 14 2007 12:54 PM

[b]"Next up Namor can kick their asses!"[/b]
BWAHHH HAHAHAHAHA! Good one! I almost spit Pepsi on my screen!

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Matanuki writes:
on Jun 14 2007 01:00 PM

In reply to this comment (#869388)
Well up next, reportedly, is Black Panther. Bring on the African Batman! I'm all for Fantastic Four being a sacrificial lamb to host the intro of far more interesting characters. So yep, Black Panther, Namor, good deal. Let the kids enjoy the campy foursome, give us adults spin offs of the others.

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Pleasuretown writes:
on Jun 14 2007 02:33 PM

FINALLY! I've been waiting for this news since they announced The Silver Surfer was in FF2. I just don't understand why it took so long...

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arendr writes:
on Jun 14 2007 03:25 PM

Raise your hand if your childhood love of Marvel Comics has been replaced in adulthood with extreme displeasure and annoyance.

I know, I'll get slammed for even suggesting it here.

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Matanuki writes:
on Jun 14 2007 06:14 PM

In reply to this comment (#869400)
To a degree, arendr. To a degree. But don't worry. If you get slammed, take comfort in knowing that you're not without allies.

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phill01 writes:
on Jun 14 2007 10:00 PM

why is it every spinoff/remake movie promises to be "darker" and yet still turns out to be the same pg rubbish. thats a raging generalization but you get the point

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ALmighty1080 writes:
on Jun 14 2007 10:38 PM

the surfer is the only reason ill even come close the FF 2. Hopefully the movie isnt a "family comedy" and they actually put some work into it.

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aknddon3 writes:
on Jun 15 2007 02:30 AM

In reply to this comment (#869400)
Raise your hand if you are tired of little virgin nerds like this loser thinking their opinion actually means something.

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arendr writes:
on Jun 15 2007 07:34 AM

In reply to this comment (#869404)
Wow, "virgin nerds"? I'm the one who said "childhood love" of Marvel. I haven't touched a comic book in years. How does that makes me a nerd? And I'm pretty sure it doesn't make me a virgin either.

Way to go, you tried to make me look immature by posting an immature response. Good work!

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oldnoakes writes:
on Jun 15 2007 07:50 AM

In reply to this comment (#869404)
Trolling would be more effective if you have some wit or ome point to make. Don't quit your day job.

I am a nerd but difinetly not a virgin! My opinion about comic movies is just as valid if not more valid than anyone else.

Would a Christian's opinion of a movie about Jesus be worthless?

Why would a person who read the book/comic that a movie is based on not be important?

Maybe some can't view the movie and source material as different entities but most people realize this, and distance themselves a little from their love of the book/comic.

Why wouldn't a fan be a person who's opinion counts, if they know the subject matter inside and out? Especially an objective fan that can accept reasonable changes to a story if the film/story as a whole is not god-awful.

Comic books are a ligitimate art form, and many people view them as a modern mythology. As a scholar of mythology and literature, who is not a pretentious prick, (particularly in terms of what I consider art/literature) I have a little more authority than some moron placing stupid comments on the internet.

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arendr writes:
on Jun 15 2007 08:24 AM

In reply to this comment (#869406)
I appreciate the backup! I have some nerdy qualities but I post here to keep me sane while I work (and because I love movies). I find that this site is a little too much about comic books, and not enough about movies...but then again, that's where the industry is. However, I find most of you to be civil (such as yourself) so I don't mind talking with you guys.

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aknddon3 writes:
on Jun 15 2007 11:24 AM

In reply to this comment (#869406)
Heres the problem, there are losers like you and that fool i was talking about that think that because the movie is not exactly like the way they think it should be then it sucks and that anyone who likes it is wrong. Now i had problems with some of the movies Marvel made but i am far from dissapointed. If i was to be mad i would be mad at DC for destroying Superman and for not making a solid Superman Movie EVER. Also the overuse of Batman, who is a very weak character. The biggest problem being the fact that Hal Jordan the only solid DC character has yet to get a movie. A Green Lantern movie would be awesome.

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arendr writes:
on Jun 15 2007 12:01 PM

In reply to this comment (#869408)
Good, you've decided to be civil about this (despite calling me a fool, which is better than "virgin nerd"). My disappointment with Marvel is not because I think these movies should be done a certain way. Far from it. There are many things in comic books that don't transfer to the screen, much like when adapting a good novel. My problem is with the sheer volume of movies they're attempting to shove down the public's throat without really seeming to care about quality.

And I think it's funny that you call me a nerd when you clearly read more comic books than I ever have in my life. You sure make quick judgements about people. I'm 24, I have my own apartment and I have a full time job with benefits. I post here to help get through the grind of the work day and because I am pursuing film making in my spare time. Does that sound like some "little virgin nerd" to you? To me it sounds like a working professional with ambition.

I respect your opinion on the quality of the movies. Did I ever attack people who like Marvel movies? No, I was simply stating my opinion and because I was curious to see if others share my opinion (hence the "raise your hand" portion of my message). It sounds to me like you're the one that needs to be taught how to respect a person's opinions.

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Bigbrother writes:
on Jun 15 2007 02:07 PM

In reply to this comment (#869408)
OK, I let your irrationally obsessive Superman hate slide, but I have to draw the line when you drag in Batman. Batman is one of the most archetypal characters of the 20th Century. He is at the same time amazingly complex yet manages to speak to something primal in most of us. As to your Green Lantern comment which one are you talking about. For my money Hal Jordan is the only Green Lantern who is even in Batmans ballpark. Once you they got past the ultimate weakness being the color yellow that is. That was just silly.

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Mr. Kong writes:
on Jun 15 2007 04:19 PM

^Agreed.

and aknddon3, why are your insults always _____ nerd? Arendr didn't even DO anything to insult you and yet you called him a "virgin nerd". You just randomly spout out insults to people that don't try to offend you whatsoever.

"Well, Spider-man 3 didn't suck, loser nerd."

Why'd you write that? Oh no, God Forbid that somebody has a different opinion than yours!

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TheAnswerMVP2001 writes:
on Jun 15 2007 06:00 PM

A film based on a totally CGI hero? Where's George Lucas!?! I think Fantastic Four 2 is all the screen time the Silver Surfer needs. Not every comic book character needs a film!

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arendr writes:
on Jun 15 2007 06:39 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to all the class acts who have stuck up for me on this one! We all disagree sometimes, but it's nice to know we've got each other's backs!

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Mr. Kong writes:
on Jun 15 2007 06:58 PM

In reply to this comment (#869408)
With all due respect, you shouldn't really be pointing out when other people that think their opinion is the only one that is right.

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aknddon3 writes:
on Jun 16 2007 01:49 AM

In reply to this comment (#869410)
Hal Jordan is a complex character. Batman is really not, they try to make him complex but he is not. He is basically the Republican version of a vigilante.

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Bigbrother writes:
on Jun 16 2007 04:38 AM

In reply to this comment (#869415)
I agree about the Hal Jordan thing. That whole arc where he turned out to be the ultimate evil blew my mind, but Batman has all sorts of issues too. His parents death, the whole Janus complex balancing being a billionaire playboy and a masked vigilante, his relationships with his crew (Nightwing, Catwoman, batgirl, all the Robins etc, The unanswerable question of what came first the Batman or the Freaks. I can see where you're coming from in that he IS simple from the point of view that many people can easily understand his motivations and wish we could do the things he does and would make a lot of the same decisions if we were freed from the burden of fear and consequences, but like I said before Batman is an archetypal character ala Sherlock Holmes, or Captain Hook. He's not just A vigilante, he's THE vigilante. The one which all others are judged by. Oh and I kindof like the John Stewart Green Lantern from the cartoon series too although he is a bit too straight laced and grumpy to compare with Hal, he has his moments.

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Bigbrother writes:
on Jun 17 2007 09:54 AM

Just saw FF2 and think it was a vast improvement on the original in terms of characterization and dialog. There was really only one line by Dr. Doom that made me role my eyes. Good summer fun.

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CenoBiteMe2000 writes:
on Jun 19 2007 03:03 AM

[b]Silver Surfer: Wipeout![/b]
I want to see the Silver Surfer movie as a rom-com, where he gets rejected by most of Marvel's superheroines, save one: Squirrel Girl. Will Ferrell can play Galactus as a giant man in a purple bathrobe, consoling his "herald." David Cole can play Hal Jordan, willing him to work on weekends and holidays.

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CoolFreakinGuy writes:
on Jun 20 2007 03:22 AM

In reply to this comment (#869393)
Silver Surfer's first appearance was in Fantastic Four comics so it's only right that he appear in their movie before his own

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Vitamin M writes:
on Jun 20 2007 09:09 AM

I enjoyed the FF2 film. silver sufer was cool and if they go at the spin off as more of a sci fi film it could be cool. I don't really think we need to see anymore of the surfer fighting the military or anything like that...I guess you could bring in a super powerful earth hero to battle him but otherwise I think you stick with the surfer out in the galaxy dealing with Galactus (who can't be dead...if they claim he is then I will call sheinanigans).

oh and haven't we already gone through all these arguments about who's opinions matter?

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Bigbrother writes:
on Jun 20 2007 12:44 PM

In reply to this comment (#869420)
Nope, I thought we'd decided mine was the only one who did, but then everybody else went and disagreed...assholes

:)

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oldnoakes writes:
on Jun 21 2007 11:20 AM

In reply to this comment (#869412)
Do you even know anything about silver surfer or read any comics? If you did, you might see why his own film would be great. (so certainly shouldn't talk about stuff you know nothing about it that is the case)

Silver surfer's was not developed as a character in FF2, so he definitely should have a chance for his own film.

If there are Blade films, Daredevil, Catwoman, Elektra, and numerous other comic films than silver surfer should have a film. If done well it woud be part of the solution and not the problem of an abudence of low quality comic book films.

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TheAnswerMVP2001 writes:
on Jun 21 2007 05:39 PM

In reply to this comment (#869422)
Just because Daredevil, Catwoman and Elektra had films doesn't mean they should have! Your missing my point, a majority of the Superhero films are total crap. The only ones that really succeed are the most popular, such as Spider-man, X-Men, Batman and Superman. While the Surfer may be worthy he's not a highly popular character. If they did the film right I would have no complaints, but what usually happens with these more cult comic heros is they totally get screwed and we end up with a very mediocre to horrible film. And frankly a fan of Nightwing would think him having his own film would be great, still doesn't mean it should be done!

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