[Aptorian]

Apparently a Daredevil show premiers on Netflix on Friday. I've litterally heard nothing about this before today.



It looks competent. I suspect it's going to be more Arrow than the Wire but it looks promising.

Really curious to see how they handle the character and Hell's Kitchen. I am a fan of the more gritty, crime noir type of Daredevil stories where it's just him keeping his turf clean.

From the look of the costume design it looks like they are going for a more practical look than the theatrical, which I appreciate. He looks sort of like Iron Fist with that face scarf.

I am curious about D'Onofrio. He has the look down but he's not as physically imposing. Are they going to give him super powers to combat Daredevils skills or is he going to be more of a shadowy figure that doesn't get directly involved?

This post has been edited by Apt: 07 January 2016 - 06:47 PM

[amphibian]

D'Onofrio has zero problems with being imposing, compelling and above all, deeply invested in getting "his"/the character's way.

I've watched him for years on the Law and Order show he was on and you may recall his turn as the bad guy in The Cell with Jennifer Lopez.

The only question is how interesting the writers will let Kingpin be. D'Onofrio will knock anything out of the park for a while, but it takes real volatility to keep him invested for years.

This post has been edited by amphibian: 05 April 2015 - 08:13 PM

[amphibian]

D'Onofrio has a habit of close talking and side on approaches that visually suggests intimidation as well as being unusual to see on screen where most actors keep a certain range.

This post has been edited by amphibian: 05 April 2015 - 08:13 PM

[Aptorian]

I agree about D'Onofrio appeal. I think it's a great casting choice. He's an actor than can be every bit as scene stealing as The Kingpin should be.

This post has been edited by Apt: 05 April 2015 - 08:06 PM

[champ]

Really liking the way this looks and considering this, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage and the Iron Fist series are all going to tie together for the Defenders spinoff, we're in for an interesting ride!

[worry]

I keep getting distracted by his glasses, which remind me of that goofy lawyer from BSG. Other than that though it looks like it has potential.

[Gnaw]

Briar King, on 06 April 2015 - 01:06 AM, said:

DD was one of my least fav characters of Marvel.

Must not neg rep....

"Everyone is entitled to their own wrong opinion"- somebody's signature

[Gnaw]

I'm curious to see how they work the release format into the wider MCU or if they even try.

[Abyss]

io9 has an advance review of the first five eps and was pretty impressed.

[QuickTidal]

Woohoo!

Red Suit reveal in the latest spot.

And it looks BADASS!

My link

[Primateus]

QuickTidal, on 09 April 2015 - 04:14 PM, said:

Woohoo!

Red Suit reveal in the latest spot.

And it looks BADASS!

My link

THAT....Looks pretty damn badass!

[QuickTidal]

Primateus, on 09 April 2015 - 04:21 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 09 April 2015 - 04:14 PM, said:

Woohoo!

Red Suit reveal in the latest spot.

And it looks BADASS!

My link

THAT....Looks pretty damn badass!

Right? It takes cues from the comic suit, the horns are present, the dark eye sockets....but adds the type of material that can move for fighting AND looks SWAT-like enough to take a punch....which is key with a hero like Matt who doens't really have superpowers.

Can't wait to start binging the show tomorrow!

[Primateus]

QuickTidal, on 09 April 2015 - 04:34 PM, said:

Primateus, on 09 April 2015 - 04:21 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 09 April 2015 - 04:14 PM, said:

Woohoo!

Red Suit reveal in the latest spot.

And it looks BADASS!

My link

THAT....Looks pretty damn badass!

Right? It takes cues from the comic suit, the horns are present, the dark eye sockets....but adds the type of material that can move for fighting AND looks SWAT-like enough to take a punch....which is key with a hero like Matt who doens't really have superpowers.

Can't wait to start binging the show tomorrow!

Remember though, QuickTidal, THOU SHALT NOT SPOIL!!

I'll probably be binging on saturday though.

[Aptorian]

Oh so he actually does have a real "superhero" costume in this series. The other trailer made me think they were going for a more ninja, tight fit, bandana style of costume. This looks more suitabel for brawling.

Not sure that I like the look but we've only seen it in a brief glimpse from the front. I want to see him in motion.

[Gnaw]

The suit is going to evolve in stages during the show. I forget where I read that.

[QuickTidal]

Primateus, on 09 April 2015 - 04:42 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 09 April 2015 - 04:34 PM, said:

Primateus, on 09 April 2015 - 04:21 PM, said:

QuickTidal, on 09 April 2015 - 04:14 PM, said:

Woohoo!

Red Suit reveal in the latest spot.

And it looks BADASS!

My link

THAT....Looks pretty damn badass!

Right? It takes cues from the comic suit, the horns are present, the dark eye sockets....but adds the type of material that can move for fighting AND looks SWAT-like enough to take a punch....which is key with a hero like Matt who doens't really have superpowers.

Can't wait to start binging the show tomorrow!

Remember though, QuickTidal, THOU SHALT NOT SPOIL!!

I'll probably be binging on saturday though.

No worries, if I post my thoughts, I'll make sure to spoiler tag them.

[Aptorian]

Alright. A buddy and I just started up the first episode.

6 liters of cola. 2 family size pizzas. Enough Cashew nuts to kill a squirrel.

We're not moving for 13 hours.

Going to do a running commentary as we chew through the show.

This post has been edited by Apt: 10 April 2015 - 03:09 PM

[QuickTidal]

Apt, on 10 April 2015 - 03:08 PM, said:

Alright. A buddy and I just started up the first episode.

6 liters of cola. 2 family size pizzas. Enough Cashew nuts to kill a squirrel.

We're not moving for 13 hours.

Going to do a running commentary as we chew through the show.

I've heard from a friend who claimed that two eps of DAREDEVIL was better than two seasons of AoS. So I'll be curious as to your thoughts, you crazy bastard!

[Aptorian]

First episode over.

Good introduction. I don't think the actor they picked looks the part but he does a good job of playing the part. Foggy and Karen Page are spot on. Especially Foggy, I like that actor.

Spoiler

Not sure what I think of the combat. I get that this is Daredevil the early years but he is getting his ass kicked by low level mooks. I get that Daredevil is a brawler but that is in a group of ten bad guys in close quarters. One on one, even when he was young he's supposed to crush an opponent.

What happens when Bullseye or Electra or somebody else who are superhumanly awesome show up?

[Aptorian]

Finished Episode 2.

QuickTidal, on 10 April 2015 - 03:30 PM, said:

I've heard from a friend who claimed that two eps of DAREDEVIL was better than two seasons of AoS. So I'll be curious as to your thoughts, you crazy bastard!

Oh god yes. Fuuuck yes. The way the built up this episode is worth some kind of fucking golden globe. The ending of episode 2 is what other shows wish their finales could be like.

Forget all your doubts about Daredevil working on screen.

This was so fucking cool.

Spoiler

I wonder if present Daredevil takes place before or after Daredevil meets blind monk guy who trains him.

The way Daredevil fought in this battle leads me to suspect he hasn't been properly trained yet.