Topic: Month Long Superhero Marathon

[addicted2dvd]

I guess it is just the way I read "now you're pimping your ratings!"... I read that and it just sounds like being told that what I am saying isn't what I really think.

[Najemikon]

Quite the opposite. You used to be uptight about rating something so high, now you're relaxed and more honest about how you want to sell your rating to others.

[samuelrichardscott]

Glad you got some enjoyment out of it but for me, this was the poorest of the current Marvel movies so far (though still enjoyable and a solid 3/5). I didn't like Evans and felt he didn't have enough presence and I found the special effects, whilst they looked excellent and were superb, seemed to lack that Marvel magic. I still look forward to the second.

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Justice League Unlimited: Season Two: Disc 2: DC Comics Classic Collection (2005/United States) 8. The Great Brain Robbery While the League uses magic to try to tap into Grodd's location based on Flash's previous contact with the villain, Luthor uses science to try to tap into Grodd's mind for information on Brainiac...and the resulting confluence causes the two to switch bodies. 9. Grudge Match Roulette returns with a new version of Metabrawl...and plans to use the Justice League to boost her ratings. 10. Far from Home Supergirl is abducted to the 31st century to aid a futuristic group of super-heroes...and where it is destined she will never return. 11. Ancient History The Hawkman and Shadow Thief (from "Shadow of the Hawk") return and the secret behind both their existences is finally revealed. 12. Alive! Lex Luthor searches for the remains of Brainiac in distant space using the Secret Society. What awaits them in the far reaches of space? And how will Grodd attempt to retake control of the Society? 13. Destroyer Darkseid is back from the grave and has revenge on his mind with Superman as his target. Darkseid brings the armies of Apokolips to destroy the Earth and all of Earth's super-powered meet the attack. The end looks bleak but the world's salvation comes from an unexpected act of heroism.

Stars:
Clancy Brown as Lex Luthor
Michael Rosenbaum as The Flash
Phil LaMarr as Green Latern
Powers Boothe as Grodd
Juliet Landau as Tala
Michael Beach as Mr. Terrific
Oded Fehr as Dr. Fate

Extras:

• Feature Trailers
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes
• Closed Captioned
• Destroyer Episode: Music Only Track

My Thoughts:

Watched this disc last night. I have now seen the entire series... and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Finally got to another episode with Supergirl. And this time they mentioned the new outfit. She purposely designed it to be more like her cousin's. I really liked all the episodes on this disc. Especially the series finale. But I think my favorite episode on the last disc has to be Far from Home... even though it was very predictable as I knew what would happen with Supergirl from the beginning... I really liked the storyline. Now I am kinda sad that I don't have more episodes to watch.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

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Watched the pilot movie from the Wonder Woman series this morning... so thought I would just bring my review from the Wonder Woman thread instead of writing a completely new one...


Pilot Movie:
THE NEW ORIGINAL WONDER WOMAN
Airdate: Nov. 7, 1975
The world is waiting for her! The events that feed Wonder Woman to leave her uncharted homeland isle and join the fight for the forces of Good against Evil provide the adventurous springboard for the series.

Guest Stars: John Randolph as Phil Blankenship Red Buttons as Ashley Norman Stella Stevens as Marcia Eric Braeden as Drangel Severn Darden as Bad Guy

Writer/Director Stanley Ralph Ross - Writer Leonard Horn - Director

My Thoughts:
As I said earlier in this thread... I never cared much for the episodes of this first season. Being centered around the war and the Nazis. But this pilot movie is an exception to that rule. I felt it is an excellent introduction to the characters. In this movie Cloris Leechman played the Queen, Diana Prince's mother, and she did a wonderful job in the role. I can't stress enough how perfect the lovely Lynda Carter is in the role of Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. She does a great job and looks just like you would expect Wonder Woman to look in real life.

The scenes on Paradise Island are both entertaining and breathtaking. Not only breathtaking for the fact of all the beautiful scenery... but come on now... it is an island full of nothing but beautiful women! The whole tournament thing was also a lot of fun to watch. Then the whole show she did when Wonder Woman first got to the states. Had to love when she deflected the bullets from the machine gun.

One thing I noticed about the first few episode... when Diana Prince twirls around to change to Wonder Woman... instead of just magically changing... her street clothes disappearing... they are still in her hands and she has to find a place to stash them. This is understandably changed within the first few episodes.

My Rating:

Episode Screen Caps:

     

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Watched the pilot movie from The Flash series this morning... so thought I would just bring my review from the marathon thread I did a while back instead of writing a completely new one...

Image: While working in the police lab Barry Allen is struck by lightning. The mixture of the lightning and chemicals turns Barry Allen into The Flash

Episode 1 - Pilot Movie

The origin of a superhero. An accident gives police crime-lab expert Barry Allen awesome powers of speed, and he vows to use them to bring his brother's murderer to justice. But first, Allen must learn to control his sudden, remarkable talents.

Guest Stars:
Paula Marshall as Iris
Michael Nader as Pike
Tim Thomerson as Jay Allen
Priscilla Pointer as Nora Allen
Lycia Naff as Lila
Richard Belzer as Joe Kline
Robert Hooks as Chief Arthur Cooper
M. Emmet Walsh as Henry Allen

My Thoughts:
This is a series I enjoyed since it originally aired in 1990, Wow... it just hit me that this series is already 20 years old! I used to watch this with my wife (girlfriend at the time) every week. And we were both bummed when it was canceled after the first season. This movie length pilot episode is a great origin story for our hero. I think John Wesley Shipp was a great choice for the Scarlet Speedster. And I also liked the lovely Amanda Pays as Tina McGee... the scientist that helps Barry Allen. She is the only person that knows Barry's secret. Well except for Barry's dog of course. I still laugh every time that dog freaks out because of Barry's speed. I actually laughed out loud when Barry asked his dog if he wanted to take a walk... and scared the dog goes hide in the closet... pulling the door shut with his leash. The episode ends on a good note... with Barry sitting with his nephew talking about his father and telling him that if he ever needs him he would be there in a Flash. This is a very strong and fun start to a great series.

My Rating:

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Superman and the Mole Men (1951) Warner Home Video Director: Lee Sholem Writing: Richard Fielding (Screenwriter) Length: 58 min. Rating: NR Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

Stars:
George Reeves as Superman/Clark Kent
Phyllis Coates as Lois Lane
Jeff Corey
Walter Reed
J. Farrell MacDonald

Plot:
Superman saves four supposedly radioactive "Mole Men" who have come from their underground world to visit the town of Silsby through the town's well shaft.

My Thoughts:

This is a movie that was later cut to be 2 episodes of the first season of The Adventures of Superman. It is an extra feature added to the first set of the TV series. There is only 2 characters from the series involved in this movie... Superman/Clark Kent and Lois Lane... as it shows them arriving in a small town for a story on the world's deepest well. It is a right good movie... I enjoyed it quite a bit. Though it did take a while for the first appearance of Superman. The movie was already half over by the time Clark first showed up as Superman. Other then that the only complaint I have is the fact that Clark didn't cover up that he is Superman as well as he should have. Though the series has the same problem. You just have to suspend disbelief and go with the flow of the story.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

[Mustrum_Ridcully]

Plot:
Superman saves four supposedly radioactive "Mole Men" who have come from their underground world to visit the town of Silsby through the town's well shaft.

Hans is radioactive??

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The Green Hornet (1940/United States) Director: Ford Beebe, Ray Taylor Writing: George H. Plympton (Writer), Basil Dickey (Writer), Morrison Wood (Writer), Lyonel Margolies (Writer) Length: 258 min. Rating: NR Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo Subtitles: None

Stars:
Gordon Jones as Britt Reid/The Green Hornet
Keye Luke as Kato
Wade Boteler as Michael Axford
Phillip Trent as Jasper Jenkins
Cy Kendall as Curtis Monroe
Stanley Andrews as Police Commissioner

Plot:
Faced with rising crime and increased racketeering activity, intrepid newspaper editor Britt Reid (Gordon Jones) becomes the crime fighter the Green Hornet. Donning a disguise, the Hornet and his brilliant Korean inventor/sidekick Kato (Key Luke) fight an infamous racket that’s menacing their city.

Chapters:
1. The Tunnel of Terror
2. The Thundering Terror
3. Flying Coffins
4. Pillar of Flame
5. The Time Bomb
6. Highways of Peril
7. Bridge of Disaster
8. Dead or alive
9. The Hornet Trapped
10. Bullets and Ballots
11. Disaster Rides the Rails
12. Panic in the Zoo
13. Doom of the Underworld

Extras:

• Scene Access

My Thoughts:

This is the first time I ever sat down and watched anything dealing with the Green Hornet. Going into it I was slightly familiar with the character from the '60s TV series my brothers used to watch at the time... and then it was in reruns. But I was too young for any of it to sink in. This is a very cool serial... I enjoyed every minute of it. This DVD set was given to me by a friend a while back... unfortunately this is a set of 3 burned DVDs The picture quality while definitely watchable... leaves some to be desired. There is also a light hissing in the audio. This is one I will be looking to upgrade to the studio release... as well as looking to adding the other Green Hornet serial. If there was anything I had to complain about... it would be the over-use of the Green Hornet theme music. Especially anytime he is in his car. It put me off a little. To the point that I started to consider fast forward through the car parts. But over-all I would say if you like the old movie serials... this one is a must see.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

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Superboy: The Complete First Season: Disc 1 (1988/United States) 1: The Jewel of Techacal Even a priceless artifact has its price. Lex Luthor pilfers a rare Mayan relic on display at Shuster U. 2: A Kind of Princess It seems so right, how can it be wrong? Clark Kent learns his girlfriend's dad is a mob boss. 3: Back to Oblivion World War II didn't end. It just changed locations. The Holocaust continues to haunt a scrap-yard proprietor. 4: The Russian Exchange Student Gas prices cut 90% - who's against that? Clark/Superboy guards a scientist's breakthrough fuel research against saboteurs. 5: Countdown to Nowhere When did Superboy first make himself known to the world? The story is here! 6: Bringing Down the House He wants it, he'll take it. A spoiled rock star intends to acquire a theme park by any means possible. 7: The Beast and Beauty Not even Superboy is above the law. He's mistakenly arrested for crimes committed by a false Superboy. 8: The Fixer All bets are off! Luthor's plan to rig a basketball game goes awry when Superboy officiates the game.

Stars:
John Haymes Newton as Clark Kent/Superboy
Stacy Haiduk as Lana Lang
Jim Calvert as T.J. White
Peter White as Professor Thomas Lang
Scott Wells as Lex Luthor
Michael Manno as Leo
Gregg Todd Davis as Haines

Extras:

• Bonus Trailers
• Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

This is a series I used to watch in my teen years. It is always a series I liked. Felt like watching a hand full of episodes... so decided to watch this first disc. Unfortunately only the first season was ever released... but thankfully I have recordings of the entire run of the series that I am in the process of putting to DVD. Looking at my collection at least... it don't seem like the main cast has done much. With the exception of Stacy Haiduk... I have her in several things. While I definitely still enjoy the series... it hasn't held up as much as I would have liked it to. Some of it is pretty cheesy. But it is still fun all the same.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

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Smallville: The Complete First Season: Disc One (2001/United States) 1. PILOT Rescue Lex, avoid Lana's killer green necklace, stop an avenging scarecrow man and don't reveal your powers to anyone. Who says being a teen hero is easy? Clark also learns he's not exactly from the neighborhood. 2. METAMORPHOSIS Is Lana fated to a cocoon of doom? A nerdish bug collector is transforned into a monster by the irradiated bugs of Smallville – and he wants Lana for his bug-world queen. 3. HOTHEAD He has a burning desire for vicotry! A win-at-any-cost football coach turns deadly when unexpected exposure to Kryptonite gives him the power to cause his critics to engulf in flames. 4. X-RAY Clark is startled to discover he has the power of X-ray vision – a power that may be useful when he confronts a challenging-like student who can take on the appearance and emotional traits of anyone.

Stars:
Tom Welling as Clark Kent
Kristin Kreuk as Lana Lang
Michael Rosenbaum as Lex Luthor
Eric Johnson as Whitney Fordman
Sam Jones III as Pete Ross
Allison Mack as Chloe Sullivan
Annette O'Toole as Martha Kent

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

This evening I felt like watching some old episodes of Smallville... so decided to pull out the very first disc of the series. I enjoyed seeing some of the earlier characters that hasn't been around for years. No... I don't plan on starting to watch the entire 10 season run of this series now. This is probably the only full disc of episodes I will watch. Though I may watch the movie length episodes later. Thinking Absolute Justice and the series finale. Normally the pilot episode on a disc is my favorite. But not in this case. This time my favorite episode on the disc would have to be X-Ray... as I always liked the episode where Clark first gets a new power.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

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Smallville: Absolute Justice
DR. FATE, HAWKMAN, STARGIRL – members of the disbanded JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA reunite to confront the threat of being iced by the notorious villain ICICLE. They'll need the help of another heroic team to succeed – a nameless group Clark Kent calls "a work in progress."

My Thoughts:
When this double length episode originally aired they promoted it as a "Smallville Movie Event." This is one of my favorites of the entire series run.I liked the introduction of Dr. Fate, Hawkman & Stargirl. It has a great storyline that keeps your attention even after multiple viewings. Definitely a must see if you are a Smallville fan... and hasn't gotten to season 9 yet.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

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Smallville: Series Finale
Will Lois walk down the aisle? Will Clark stand up to DARKSEID? Meanwhile, APOKOLIPS roars Earthward. And a familiar Luthor resurfaces. But a hero in a soon-familiar outfit of red, blue and yellow also emerges. Look up. And long may the legend be told.

My Thoughts:
I know a lot of people at different sites didn't like this series finale. This just means that I am once again in what appears to be the minority. As I personally loved every minute of it! I must have watched this finale 6 or 7 times since the original airing. And I am still glued to the set as I watch the episode. I am so glad that this series got a proper ending. After being on the air for 10 years it deserved one. Though I would have liked to seen a better view of him in the Superman outfit then what they gave us. Everything was either from such a distance or up so close that you really could get that good of a view of it. That did take away from it a little for me.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5

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No Ordinary Family: The Complete First Season: Disc 1 (2010/United States) 1. Pilot A flight to South America has a far greater impact on the Powells' family dynamic than they had planned. 2. No Ordinary Marriage The Powells keep secrets from each other as JJ hides his new ability from everyone, and Jim and Stephanie secretly break their promises to the other not to use their powers. Meanwhile, Jim takes on bank robbers and Stephanie attempts to determine the source of their powers. 3. No Ordinary Ring Jim and George crash a wedding to catch the thieves who stole Stephanie's wedding ring. Meanwhile, Stephanie is forced to break into a secure lab to retrieve Katie's blood sample after the lab tech substitutes her blood for Stephanie's to protect her, Daphne considers telling a friend about her powers, and JJ asks his sister to read a girl's mind and find out if she likes him. 4. No Ordinary Vigilante Jim is mistaken for a vigilante while trying to protect people in the park at night. Meanwhile, Daphne uses her powers to get herself invited to a party she normally wouldn't have been considered for. 5. No Ordinary Quake Jim comes across someone else with powers, but isn't using them for the greater good. Meanwhile, Stephanie and Katie pursue the secret of Volson's research, Daphne telepathically learns a startling secret about a classmate, and JJ continues to try and hide his secret.

Stars:
Michael Chiklis as Jim Powell
Julie Benz as Stephanie Powell
Kay Panabaker as Daphne Powell
Jimmy Bennett as JJ Powell
Autumn Reeser as Katie Andrews

Extras:

• Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:

This is a series I liked a lot when it originally aired... unfortunately it seems not many agreed with me since it was canceled after the first season. I have been a big fan of Julie Benz since her Buffy/Angel days (Darla). And she was of course also in Dexter as Rita as well. I also found I like Autumn Reeser as Stephanie's lab assistant/friend. She is someone I really didn't know until this series. I enjoyed all the episodes on this disc quite a bit... but my favorite episode would have to be the pilot with them first getting and discovering their powers.

My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5