Red Meat Going Green?

Hell to the no. Here comes a review of all things green in the world of animated comic book movies both DC and Marvel, I know, real specific topic. Here is some brief history before we get into it.

Both Marvel and DC have a rich history of animation, most popular seems to be the TV series for both houses. They also came out with feature length animated films that go straight to DVD, which is a shame, especially for Marvel because of the recent quality of a particular flagship character portrayed in 2 feature length films (soon to be 3), the HULK.

Right after the Wolverine Origins movie Marvel decided to take their green powerhouse directly to DVD with 2 movies, Hulk vs. Wolverine and Hulk vs. Thor. Let me tell you if you haven’t picked this up and are a comic fan do so RIGHT NOW. The Hulk vs. Wolverine story follows his Logan’s 1st appearance in the original Incredible Hulk comic book. This one goes into Wolverine’s past like no other media has done before, with a cohesive retelling of WEAPON X while keeping pace with the battle of Wolverine and the Hulk, and did I mention the Weapon X Team is assembled!!!! Yup Sabertooth, Lady Deathstrike, Omega Red and Deadpool are in this flick. All the characters are true to form to their comic book persona’s, no touch up for the kids, this is def a fan boyz justice.

The Thor vs. Hulk is good, but I was never really into Thor. I am not gonna get into either’s flicks plots, because they are that good, just watch em.

And was Marvel done with the Bruce Banner, nope. They brought the gamma ridden human back for another animated flick, PLANET HULK. This was a story arch developed by Marvel, Iron Man and the S.H.I.E.L.D. have exiled the Hulk because he is too dangerous for earth and no one can stop him, so they sent him into outer space and his destination was a planet devoid of life, but like most things in the marvel universe a mishap via wormhole crash lands into a planet full much like ancient Rome, and the Hulk is now a gladiator and fights in a coliseum. Don’t believe me? Well at the most recent comic con Marvel decided to bring this out of the comic books and onto film format. Here is the trailer-

Don’t forget Marvel Vs Capcom 2 is going to X-box Live today and the PS3 on August 13th, and the Hulk is a playable character

Don’t worry I got news on the DC front. Today The Green Lantern: First Flight animated movie came out. I haven’t watched it yet, but I am glad DC has decided to portray Hal Jordan’s origin on animated film rather than Hollywood. Yes there is a Green Lantern movie, and hopefully DC doesn’t go the way of Marvel and continues to make GREAT comic book movies. I do love the Marvel universe 1000 more than DC, but DC has proven to be the better story teller when it comes to film, animated or otherwise. Besides Batman, the Green Lantern is one of DC those must follow characters. Hal Jordan being the best (he is the most gangster)and hopefully I will be updating this review in good spirits. We shall see, here’s the trailer for all ya’ll

Whiteface takes over….

Weeeellll, funny you should mention this here Green Lantern movie Shogun, I just watched it last night, being the huge Lantern fan that I am. I have to say it was pretty damn good. It is all about Hal Jordan and his introduction to the Corps. It starts off real quick like with the ring being transferred to him from the alien defender Abin Sur, who has recently crash landed in an area similar to my back yard. He asks the ring to locate “him” and sure enough, Hal is ripped out of his test flight facility and brought to the death bed of Abin Sur. In seconds, Hal is transformed to the Green Lantern and seems to be extremely comfortable with the whole thing. Next thing Hal knows, he is confronted by Sinestro, Boodikka, and Kilowog (voiced by none other than Michael Madsen) and they bring him to meet the Guardians for an “interview.” They are not too keen on the human race and I have to tell you I was a little offended but Hal soon proves why the ring has chosen him and Sinestro decides to take him under his wing till he can get the hang of things. Sinestro has some plans of his own though, hungry for the revenge of the death of friend and colleague Abin Sur. He also feels like the Guardians aren’t using the Corps to it’s fullest potential. Here’s where the shit hits the green lit fan and all yellow breaks loose. If you don’t know much about the Lanterns, the only weakness they have is the color yellow as its the only color that can resist the color green. Well written and animated I give this the green thumb up and any fan of comics should get this shit now. Enjoy.

Whiteout.

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