Michael Fassbender

[carmencrem]

I've read and written it. Still do actually

About Cherik or other stuff? Btw I lurked on Archive Of Our Own and I think some people are pretty good writers. Others are a bit......meh.

 

[Just Askin]

Sure. I'm sure the Ewan McGregors, Jude Laws, Clive Owens', and even a James McAvoy felt that way at some point also. We have had this conversation before, at some point you have to show the receipts, especially if you want make the films YOU want to make.

I think his credit is good for a long while to come. The names you mentioned still sell films and keep them acting. Michael's made good investments so I'm sure he can financially afford an occasional wage cut. It's his talent that will continue to attract the film makers imo.

 

[carmencrem]

Even though many of his fans may not care about BO receipts (myself included), depending on what kind of career he's looking for, that is something that is of at least some importance to him. If he's looking for a bigger career with longevity, then BO will absolutely matter. It's unfortunate, but it's the way of the business, especially with how people generally pick which movies to go see at the cinemas.

This isn't discrediting his talent and respect by his peers in the industry, by any means, but if BO wasn't important to one's career in the industry and big wigs in film production companies, we wouldn't even be seeing him or his peers doing promos for movies since they wouldn't matter. There's a reason why they have to advertise their movies by doing things like interviews, press junkets, and things even beyond that.

I have confidence he'll do a good promo for AC, however, especially since he has more control over production and promotion unlike most of his previous movies.

And he also has plenty of time. Straight after TLBO promo he's free until 2017, so he'll surely do his best for AC when it's time.
I think he cares about it, it's his "product". I have faith.

I'm not sure about how the movie will turn out but this isn't due to his performance IMO; it's a matter of tastes and most of all I'm always doubtful about movies made out of video games. But I can't say anything until I see it. And I'll surely see it.

 

[aprilmayjune]

About Cherik or other stuff? Btw I lurked on Archive Of Our Own and I think some people are pretty good writers. Others are a bit......meh.

There are actually some incredible writers in the X-Men fandom, including ones who publish original fiction and even change the names in their fic and publish that as original fiction too. Fanfic is a writing exercise for most of us, I think.

 

[carmencrem]

I think his credit is good for a long while to come. The names you mentioned still sell films and keep them acting. Michael's made good investments so I'm sure he can financially afford an occasional wage cut. It's his talent that will continue to attract the film makers imo.

Ewan mcgregor has directed and acted in upcoming American Pastoral, out next October and presented at TIFF. It's his directorial debut, not bad as a debut, going to tiff. he's also in the Trainspotting sequel by Danny Boyle again.

James is doing wonderful movies and next years we'll have many films with him in them.

And yes, I agree with you. I'm attracted to an actor's talent too.

BO has its importance but it's not relevant for me: it doesn't affect my opinions about a movie. Many of my favourite movies bombed.

 

[Just Askin]

There are actually some incredible writers in the X-Men fandom, including ones who publish original fiction and even change the names in their fic and publish that as original fiction too. Fanfic is a writing exercise for most of us, I think.

I do read fan fic and, as I said, have come across some brilliant writers. Think with fan fic we each have our own take on the characters already so we can easily mould it to suit us as a reader. My Erik will be completely different to another readers. Personally, not so keen on reading real person fic.

 

[mchris55]

Oof, expecting/hoping AC to be quality. I won't be surprised if it gets Jonah Hex or Warcraft level of reviews.

Come on, Warcraft and Jonah Hex?!? It can't be that bad, LOL!!

 

[BadAzzBish]

OMG!! Maybe all of the directives need to stop. Like totally, SUPER!!

Interesting how some comments are approved of while others are not.

 

[carmencrem]

I do read fan fic and, as I said, have come across some brilliant writers. Think with fan fic we each have our own take on the characters already so we can easily mould it to suit us as a reader. My Erik will be completely different to another readers. Personally, not so keen on reading real person fic.

If you like, recommend me some good writers, I'd be glad to read something while I'm free, this summer. Autumn and winter will be pretty busy again.

 

[artemis09]

I definitely have read fanfic, although not as much lately. I've read a huge chunk of X-Men/Cherik ones, I'll be honest, and some of them are definitely incredible and some of the prose is just beautiful. Some of them I avoid depending on story elements or if they're just badly written in general, but I truly admire the creativity that people put in their writing. There's also always room for improvement, so for some people it's a good way for them to practice their skills. I just wish there were more that were based more closely on the comics and not just the movies, even though the movies are fun.

 

[Esizzle]

Some people can't see beyond the box office though...Different values I guess...

It is not so much about "values" that I am sure you meant in a condescending way. It is about the business. As a producer and lead star, it is Michael's implied responsibility to do as much as he can so that the movie makes back the money and then some more. Money for the studio and all the people that worked on the movie. Obviously Michael is a superb actor but AC is not about acting, it is meant to be a blockbuster and do well in the business.

 

[carmencrem]

I definitely have read fanfic, although not as much lately. I've read a huge chunk of X-Men/Cherik ones, I'll be honest, and some of them are definitely incredible and some of the prose is just beautiful. Some of them I avoid depending on story elements or if they're just badly written in general, but I truly admire the creativity that people put in their writing. There's also always room for improvement, so for some people it's a good way for them to practice their skills. I just wish there were more that were based more closely on the comics and not just the movies, even though the movies are fun.

Thanks for sharing.
I've always had problems reading them probably cos I came across bad writers on Archive of Our Own but I searched for fanfics just twice or 3 times, so... I haven't put much effort

 

[mollie12]

Come on, Warcraft and Jonah Hex?!? It can't be that bad, LOL!!

It absolutely can. I think Duncan Jones has proven to be a much more talented filmmaker than Kurzel (Moon >>> Macbeth/Snowtown) and he STILL made a disaster.

But some of the people in this thread are overstating MF's "credit" insofar as his career health. This isn't 2011. Legendary directors are not and have not been knocking at his door. He will still work, but if every film he makes through 2017 is a critical/BO disappointment, then he's not going to be leading many films.

 

[Esizzle]

Oof, expecting/hoping AC to be quality. I won't be surprised if it gets Jonah Hex or Warcraft level of reviews.

ugh! the curse of the video game adaptations. Back in the day I was a huge fan of Jake Gyllenhaal and had high hopes from PoP. Even when it was panned by the critics, I still went to see it in the theaters and liked it. I saw it again recently and was like "what was I thinking". It was so bad! I dont want to get my hopes up for AC in case the history repeats itself. Also not a fan of the director.

 

[Esizzle]

It absolutely can. I think Duncan Jones has proven to be a much more talented filmmaker than Kurzel (Moon >>> Macbeth/Snowtown) and he STILL made a disaster.

But some of the people in this thread are overstating MF's "credit" insofar as his career health. This isn't 2011. Legendary directors are not and have not been knocking at his door. He will still work, but if every film he makes through 2017 is a critical/BO disappointment, then he's not going to be leading many films.

Thanks I was thinking the same thing. He has to improve his BO if he wants to be a lead or even have a pick of his scripts. New actors join the industry every day ready to take on roles that may be offered to Fassbender.