X-Men: Apocalypse (May 27th, 2016)

[JRS1386]

Completely agree

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

http://comicbook.com/2015/07/16/firs...o-in-x-men-ap/

I'll be honest, Apocalypse doesn't look as big and menacing as I had hoped for

I didn't even notice Apocalypse until you mentioned him. That Olivia Munn tho...

[chadizzy1]

https://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07...9d8f19525d.jpg

He reminds me of somebody....

[clayj41]

Originally Posted by clayj41

I really dig the artist rendering of Apocalypse in the poster, but I find his diminished stature in the trailer a little off-putting. Granted, there's still a lot of post-production effects to be added so who knows what he'll end up looking like.

I'll say it again though -- I fucking love Oscar Isaac.

I stand by this statement, only now I'm less hopeful that we're going to see the issue fixed in post-production since they're doing EW photoshoots.

All that really matters is Isaac's performance and the writing though. I'm confident in both.

[junior94]

For what it's worth, I kind of feel like EW doesn't necessarily have the greatest history of showing early looks at big comic movie characters looking their best, for whatever reason. Just something about their photography, doesn't necessarily seal it that he'll be looking that iffy.


I don't really know much about the actual character of Apocalypse, mutant powers-wise. If he's supposed to be sort of like all encompassing, like a laundry list of awesome abilities, as in what they tried to make Deadpool in the XMen: Origins movie. I mean I'm thinking at the very least he kind of shares the regenerative properties of Wolverine, if he's been alive since the days the pyramids were built, as shown in the DOFP credits sequence.

[bradshaw06]

Originally Posted by junior94

For what it's worth, I kind of feel like EW doesn't necessarily have the greatest history of showing early looks at big comic movie characters looking their best, for whatever reason. Just something about their photography, doesn't necessarily seal it that he'll be looking that iffy.


I don't really know much about the actual character of Apocalypse, mutant powers-wise. If he's supposed to be sort of like all encompassing, like a laundry list of awesome abilities, as in what they tried to make Deadpool in the XMen: Origins movie. I mean I'm thinking at the very least he kind of shares the regenerative properties of Wolverine, if he's been alive since the days the pyramids were built, as shown in the DOFP credits sequence.

He is as far beyond mutants as they are beyond us.

[bradshaw06]

Even though he looks a little off, I expect Apocalypse to be great. X-men have some of the best villains in comics.

[WidespreadMule3]

Apocalypse is by far the most powerful mutant. He's pretty epic. There's a reason he's the first mutant and still alive and thriving.

[bradshaw06]

oh and my god, psylockes outfit.

[WidespreadMule3]

Originally Posted by bradshaw06

Even though he looks a little off, I expect Apocalypse to be great. X-men have some of the best villains in comics.

Agreed, but I give the hat to Spider-Man's villains. Venom, Green Goblin, Venom, Carnage, Hobgoblin, Punisher, Shocker, Morbius, Kraven, etc.

[clayj41]

Originally Posted by junior94

I don't really know much about the actual character of Apocalypse, mutant powers-wise. If he's supposed to be sort of like all encompassing, like a laundry list of awesome abilities, as in what they tried to make Deadpool in the XMen: Origins movie. I mean I'm thinking at the very least he kind of shares the regenerative properties of Wolverine, if he's been alive since the days the pyramids were built, as shown in the DOFP credits sequence.

Originally Posted by bradshaw06

He is as far beyond mutants as they are beyond us.

That's a good way to sum it up. If you want specifics Junior, wikipedia describes him this way:

Apocalypse is an ancient mutant born with a variety of superhuman abilities who further augmented himself after merging with Celestial technology. The character has total control over the molecules of his body, enabling him to alter his form as it suits him, such as allowing his body to become extremely malleable and flexible or change its size, enhance his physical abilities, transform his limbs into weapons, wings, or jets, regenerate from fatal injuries, adapt his body to apparently any disease or hostile environment, and give himself virtually any physical superhuman power. The character is also able to project and absorb energy, and has displayed telepathy and telekinesis. Apocalypse is also capable of technopathy, able to directly interface with the various technologies he has at his disposal. Thanks to the aid of his mutant abilities, special "regeneration" chambers, and changing bodies, Apocalypse has made himself effectively immortal.

Aside from his superhuman powers, Apocalypse is extraordinarily intelligent, a scientific genius with knowledge in various areas of science and technology including physics, engineering, genetics, and biology, all of which are more advanced than conventional science. Apocalypse has knowledge of Celestial technology that he uses for his own applications, such as altering mutants or humans. Apocalypse is also a skilled demagogue and a master strategist.

Apocalypse's blood can heal other mutants, but is fatal for humans. Apocalypse's blood can also restore his de-powered mutant descendants.

[clayj41]

Originally Posted by WidespreadMule3

Agreed, but I give the hat to Spider-Man's villains. Venom, Green Goblin, Venom, Carnage, Hobgoblin, Punisher, Shocker, Morbius, Kraven, etc.

In the Marvel universe, Spider-Man takes the cake. I still prefer Batman's Rogues Gallery above all else though.

[junior94]

Originally Posted by clayj41

That's a good way to sum it up. If you want specifics Junior, wikipedia describes him this way:

Apocalypse is an ancient mutant born with a variety of superhuman abilities who further augmented himself after merging with Celestial technology. The character has total control over the molecules of his body, enabling him to alter his form as it suits him, such as allowing his body to become extremely malleable and flexible or change its size, enhance his physical abilities, transform his limbs into weapons, wings, or jets, regenerate from fatal injuries, adapt his body to apparently any disease or hostile environment, and give himself virtually any physical superhuman power. The character is also able to project and absorb energy, and has displayed telepathy and telekinesis. Apocalypse is also capable of technopathy, able to directly interface with the various technologies he has at his disposal. Thanks to the aid of his mutant abilities, special "regeneration" chambers, and changing bodies, Apocalypse has made himself effectively immortal.

Aside from his superhuman powers, Apocalypse is extraordinarily intelligent, a scientific genius with knowledge in various areas of science and technology including physics, engineering, genetics, and biology, all of which are more advanced than conventional science. Apocalypse has knowledge of Celestial technology that he uses for his own applications, such as altering mutants or humans. Apocalypse is also a skilled demagogue and a master strategist.

Apocalypse's blood can heal other mutants, but is fatal for humans. Apocalypse's blood can also restore his de-powered mutant descendants.

okay so mmmm... yea, he's pretty much GOD. sure, decent antagonist for a movie

[clayj41]

This is shitty news:

http://collider.com/gambit-movie-mig...hanning-tatum/

[clayj41]

Originally Posted by clayj41

This is shitty news:

http://collider.com/gambit-movie-mig...hanning-tatum/

Crisis averted:

http://collider.com/channing-tatum-g...oving-forward/

Although I agree with the report that C-Tate's people did this as a means of publicly negotiating in order to secure him a better deal.

[rconverse]

What was going on at the very end of Days of Future Past (after the credits)? Who was that chica?

[Joruus]

Originally Posted by rconverse

What was going on at the very end of Days of Future Past (after the credits)? Who was that chica?

Not a chica... That's En Sabah Nur, aka Apocalypse, building the Great Pyramid with his mind.

He's the main antagonist for the upcoming X-Men movie (hence this thread).

[chadizzy1]

http://comicbook.com/2015/12/10/x-me...line-tomorrow/

Trailer tomorrow!

[BTCS_JTR]

Originally Posted by chadizzy1

http://comicbook.com/2015/12/10/x-me...line-tomorrow/

Trailer tomorrow!

Oh nice!!

[chadizzy1]

http://comicbook.com/2015/12/11/x-me...leased-online/

Trailer is out

[M. Steng]

Looks pretty good. I've always enjoyed X-Men moreso than any other Marvel property so I'll definitely check it out.

Man, looks like NYC takes a beating again. Wonder how the Man of Steel naysayers will justify all that death/grief/hunger/sorrow vis a vis the Superman/Zod battle?

I have to say, though, the acting looks to be phenomenal. Fassbender is the man, and I think seeing McAvoy transform from the 70's Prof. X to the one we all know and love will be cool.

[BotheLaneFan]

Originally Posted by Roose13

I honestly never knew who she was until Aaron Rodgers

Overrated woman for an overrated jerk.

[WidespreadMule3]

That trailer looked really good. Very excited to see Apocalypse on the big screen.

[KevinTH]

The last couple X-Men movies have been fantastic, so I'm really looking forward to this. 2016 is going to be awesome.

[Tomriddle]

Originally Posted by junior94

I don't really know much about the actual character of Apocalypse, mutant powers-wise. If he's supposed to be sort of like all encompassing, like a laundry list of awesome abilities, as in what they tried to make Deadpool in the XMen: Origins movie. I mean I'm thinking at the very least he kind of shares the regenerative properties of Wolverine, if he's been alive since the days the pyramids were built, as shown in the DOFP credits sequence.

I'm not super familiar with Apocalypse either... my impression is that he's a "more in theory than in practice" kind of villain, in that he has a reputation as being one of the great X-Men villains but there aren't actually very many great comics with him as the villain (there's definitely one -- Age of Apocalypse-- but that may be it?).

I think the issue might be that his super power is basically "every super power ever", so it's difficult to actually turn that into a functioning storyline, unless it's a sort of a Major Event/Potential End of the Whole Universe mega-story. He's just too powerful. It'll be interesting to see how they resolve that in the film.

I haven't actually read a lot of Apocalypse comics though (my X-Men reading has been basically confined to the Whedon run and the magnificent Morrison omnibus), so I'd be glad to take some recommendations.

Originally Posted by M. Steng

Man, looks like NYC takes a beating again. Wonder how the Man of Steel naysayers will justify all that death/grief/hunger/sorrow vis a vis the Superman/Zod battle?

Easy: it'll be in a much better movie, problem solved

[TwoStep2888]

looks good I'll see it

[junior94]

well I was massively looking forward to this thing from the first moment I heard about it, but that being said, and for reasons I can't even really put my finger on, something just felt lacking for me with this trailer. And yea I know it's only the first one (and looks like it's maybe about a 60/40 split as far as what was already done in the comic-con trailer, and new stuff), but still. It occurs to me, I guess one of the bigger suspensions of disbelief we'll have to have is the fact that Mystique, Beast and Havoc (among even more) are supposed to be about 20 years older than in First Class. I mean, that took place around 1963 and this is 1983, yea... these folks ain't a couple decades older now


Now this isn't directly related to the movie, but I wondered, and obviously this can't happen in the movies because different characters are split up between studios, but back in any of the original Marvel comics, did Apocalypse and Thanos ever appear in the same story? just cause, they both seem like they're this REALLY overpowering, has every ability under the sun, villainous character that on paper at least seem like any of the heroes could possibly match up against.

[chadizzy1]

New Super Bowl spot:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/36...ction#/slide/1

[WidespreadMule3]

That trailer was great. I was mid-story when it came on and I just stopped. My buddy and his wife just kinda looked me like I was crazy. Totally worth it.

[chadizzy1]

https://www.facebook.com/xmenmovies/...9517849078669/

New trailer rocks.