Ghost of a flea: Grayson

August 23, 2004

Grayson

Grayson has the first cool Robin uniform I have ever seen. Admittedly, it is always difficult not to look lame when you are standing next to the Batman.

Gotham's Son Returns! Two decades after the golden age of superheroes has passed, hope has abandoned Gotham City. Corruption has infected Gotham's highest levels of power and led to the death of its greatest champion. Now, former boy wonder, Dick Grayson, will emerge from the shadows of retirement to avenge the murder of his legendary mentor.

This is a big download but it is a beautiful job so well worth it. So, how come it takes a fan film for me to see the first convincing screen Superman ever? Studio people: give John Fiorella money to make this film. You will have insane fan loyalty backing it up. "Stay out of this, Clark!" Yep, I admit it. Superman kicks ass.

Posted by Ghost of a flea at August 23, 2004 08:58 AM

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I have always loathed Robin and was pleased to see him killed off. He distracts from the darkness and angst of Batman.

Posted by: Andrew Ian Dodge at August 23, 2004 10:02 AM

This film might change your mind.

Posted by: Flea at August 23, 2004 10:10 AM

The trailer is the only film, right?

Posted by: Bill from INDC Journal at August 23, 2004 12:26 PM

There is also a "making of the trailer" film that is considerably longer than the trailer itself. But no film yet. The trailer is Fiorella's way of attracting interest to the project.

Posted by: Flea at August 23, 2004 12:55 PM

I saw bits of this at the San Diego Comic-Con (playing in various booths), and was much impressed. A definite case of a fan having a better feel for the characters than the studios ...

Posted by: ***Dave at August 24, 2004 01:10 AM

Wow that preview looks exceedingly lame. Unless, of course, they are trying to make a comedy.

Posted by: Andrew Ian Dodge at August 24, 2004 09:05 AM

Okay, having now seen it in more controlled circumstances ...

Well, hell, scenery-chewing and hokey accents and dubious fx aside, it's *still* a lot more exciting than 7/8 of the comics adaptations whose scripts I read.

Posted by: ***Dave at August 24, 2004 12:36 PM

Dave point well taken. I am sure it will be better than Judge Dredd for instance.

Posted by: Andrew Ian Dodge at August 24, 2004 01:11 PM

I was impressed not only by the clip, but by the dedication of John F. To spend 18 months to put this together and have such a passion for your craft makes me want to look at projects that I have neglected to move forward.

Oh yeah, I could watch that Superman for a whole movie too!

Posted by: John H at August 24, 2004 10:10 PM