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Daredevil (film)



Reviews of the film were generally mixed.[22][23] Review aggregate website Rotten Tomatoes reported that 43% of critics gave the film positive feedback, based on 201 reviews,[22] with a 44% rating from selected "notable" critics.[24] At the website Metacritic, which assigns its own subjective rating out of 100 to each review, the film has received an average score of 42, based on 35 reviews.[23] Roger Ebert gave the film 3 out of a possible 4 stars and called the film good, despite noting the almost typical superhero background. Of the actors, he stated that Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner were suitable for their roles, whilst Michael Clark Duncan's presence alone was menacing. He finished by saying "I am getting a little worn out describing the origin stories and powers of superheroes […] Some of their movies, like this one, are better than others."[25] Houston Chronicle's Bruce Westbrook considered it "the best Marvel movie to date, it's as well-written and character-driven as some of today's Oscar contenders, and its story doesn't stall with hollow flamboyance."[26] The Austin Chronicle's Kimberly Jones praised the film, the actors, and felt that though an unproven director, "Johnson has just signed his meal ticket with this marriage of big brains, big brawn, and – most happily – big heart."[27]

Empire's Kim Newman gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, and felt people "will like the characters more than the film," before adding that there are enough strong moments to guarantee a good viewing.[28] The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw, considered the film held "unconvincing touches" but was more enjoyable than Spider-Man, as well as calling it as dark as Tim Burton's Batman.[29] BBC film critic Nev Pierce believed the film had spectacular set-pieces, but felt there was no strong narrative arc to keep the viewer interested.[30] The Wall Street Journal's Joe Morgenstern didn't consider the film to be original nor great, but felt it maintained "many grace notes, and interesting oddities."[31] The Globe and Mail's Rick Groen said the film was "not woeful, not wonderful, merely watchable."[23] The Philadelphia Inquirer's Steven Rea thought the film brought a variance of humour and violence, but felt it didn't work as well as it could have.[23] James Berardinelli felt the film was merely a satisfactory superhero film.[23] TV Guide's Frank Lovece noted that for a superhero film the characters are more grounded to reality, respectively, but also felt it was "a movie for grown-ups, not kids."[32]

Particularly negative reviews included The New York Times' Elvis Mitchell, who said the film was "second-rate and ordinary,"[22] whilst Variety's Todd McCarthy considered it "a pretender in the realm of bona fide superheroes."[33] Time Out's Trevor Johnston praised Ben Affleck, feeling he "persuades us of the pain of sightlessness and supersensitive hearing," but also felt writer/director Johnson's construction fails all involved in the film.[34] Slate's David Edelstein believed Johnson copied a lot of Batman, and concluded by saying "that's not so bad: The movie looks best when it looks like other, better movies."[35] The Chicago Tribune's Michael Wilmington thought the film grabs the attention, but felt it doesn't reward it.[23] The New York Post's Lou Lumenick panned the film, describing it as a "mind-numbing, would-be comic-book franchise, which often seems as blind as its hero -- not to mention deaf and dumb."[23]

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Soundtrack

Main article: Daredevil: The Album

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Director's cut

In December 2004, a Director's Cut of the film was released on DVD. This version added 30 minutes of footage not seen in the original, including an entire subplot involving Murdock defending a murder suspect played by rapper Coolio. Director Mark Steven Johnson has claimed the scenes were cut in favor of a PG-13 rating.

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References to Daredevil creators

  • Stan Lee, Daredevil's co-creator, makes a cameo appearance in the movie when he is stopped by young and blind Matt Murdock from walking in front of a speeding bus.
  • Frank Miller, a prominent Daredevil comic writer/artist, is shown in a cameo as a corpse with a pen in his head, whose motorcycle Bullseye takes. The credits list Frank Miller as "Man with Pen in Head."
  • In the scene with Matt Murdock's father, Jack Murdock, fighting, the sign outside the arena reads "Jack 'the Devil' Murdock vs. John Romita." John Romita was an artist in the 1960s who worked on the Daredevil comic books. His son, also called John Romita, pencilled the comic in the 80s.
  • Also in the boxing sequence, Jack Murdock is talking to Fallon, who orders Jack to lose. During the conversation, Fallon lists all of his fighters, whose names are "Miller...Mack...Bendis." This is a reference to some of the Daredevil comics writers: Frank Miller, David Mack and Brian Michael Bendis.
  • The character José Quesada's name is a reference to Marvel's editor-in-chief, Joe Quesada, who also did the artwork for a Daredevil storyline written by Kevin Smith, who makes a cameo in the movie as the morgue worker Kirby, which is a reference to comic book legend Jack Kirby. Also referred to only in dialogue is Mr. Lee, another reference to Stan Lee.
  • The character Father Everett's name is a reference to co-creator Bill Everett.

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Sequel

Avi Arad has stated that the sequel will begin development once the rights go from 20th Century Fox to Marvel Studios.[36] Ben Affleck stated repeatedly that he doesn't want to return. Director Mark Steven Johnson showed interest in returning to direct with the Born Again storyline.[37] Michael Clarke Duncan stated strong interest in returning. Johnson stated that villains Mr. Fear[37] or The Owl are strong possibilities to appear for the sequel.[citation needed]

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References

  1. ^ Tim Swanson (3 October 2001). "Affleck homes in on 'Daredevil' role". Variety. Accessed 21 February 2008.
  2. ^ a b Tim Swanson (5 December 2001). "Farrell targets 'Daredevil'". Variety. Accessed 21 February 2008.
  3. ^ Ryan J. Downey (24 June 2002). "Affleck, Garner Open Up About 'Daredevil'". MTV. Accessed 21 February 2008.
  4. ^ John Gunn (20 June 2002). "Daredevil Press Day!!". JoBlo.com. Accessed 21 February 2008.
  5. ^ a b c d e Ryan J. Downey (6 February 2003). "Ben Affleck Dares to Dream 'Daredevil'". MTV. Accessed 21 February 2008.
  6. ^ a b Stax (27 March 2002). "More Daredevil Casting Tidbits". IGN. Accessed 21 February 2008.
  7. ^ Ryan J. Downey (3 June 2002). "Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Suit Up For 'Daredevil'". MTV. Accessed 21 February 2008.
  8. ^ "Colin Farrell Interview". UGO. Accessed 22 February 2008.
  9. ^ Dave McNary (9 January 2002). "Duncan takes on 'Daredevil'". Variety. Accessed 23 February 2008.
  10. ^ Daniel Robert Epstein. "Michael Clarke Duncan Interview". UGO. Accessed 23 February 2008.
  11. ^ Dave McNary (22 February 2002). "'Daredevil' has partner in Favreau". Variety. Accessed 24 February 2008.
  12. ^ Dave McNary (17 March 2002). "IGN FilmForce Exclusive: Which Matrix Star Has Been Cast in Daredevil?". IGN. Accessed 24 February 2008.
  13. ^ a b c d "Beyond Hell's Kitchen": Making Daredevil [DVD]. Daredevil 2-Disc Special Edition. 20th Century Fox (2003).
  14. ^ Stax (26 April 2001). "Daredevil: The Man Without Ed". IGN. Accessed 6 March 2008.
  15. ^ KJB (12 July 2000). "Daredevil Exits Columbia". IGN. Accessed 6 March 2008.
  16. ^ Michael Fleming (12 July 2000). "Marvel's Daredevil on pic trail". Variety. Accessed 14 February 2008.
  17. ^ Harry Knowles (2 April 2001). "Harry reviews Mark Steven Johnson's Perfect DAREDEVIL script!!!". Ain't It Cool News. Accessed 14 February 2008.
  18. ^ Stax (11 July 2001). "Daredevil Ready for a Fall Start?". IGN. Accessed 6 March 2008.
  19. ^ Stax (26 July 2001). "Make Way for Daredevil". IGN. Accessed 6 March 2008.
  20. ^ Rob Worley (7 August 2002). "Daredevil". Comic Book Resources. Accessed 12 May 2008.
  21. ^ Malaysia bans Affleck's Daredevil, BBC News, [1]
  22. ^ a b c "Daredevil". Rotten Tomatoes. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  23. ^ a b c d e f g "Daredevil". Metacritic. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  24. ^ "Daredevil - Cream of the Crop". Rotten Tomatoes. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  25. ^ Roger Ebert (14 February 2003). "Daredevil". Chicago Sun-Times. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  26. ^ Bruce Westbrook (26 March 2004). "Daredevil". Houston Chronicle. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  27. ^ Kimberly Jones (14 February 2003). "Daredevil". The Austin Chronicle. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  28. ^ Kim Newman. "Daredevil". Empire. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  29. ^ Peter Bradshaw (14 February 2003). "Daredevil". Guardian. Accessed 5 March 2008.
  30. ^ Nev Pierce (12 February 2003). "Daredevil". BBC. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  31. ^ Joe Morgenstern (14 February 2003). "Daredevil". The Wall Street Journal. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  32. ^ Frank Lovece. "Daredevil". TV Guide. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  33. ^ Todd McCarthy (14 February 2003). "Daredevil". Variety. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  34. ^ Trevor Johnston (14 February 2003). "Daredevil". Time Out. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  35. ^ David Edelstein (14 February 2003). "Ben in Tights". Time Out. Accessed 26 February 2008.
  36. ^ Larry Carroll (June 2005). "Future Shocks: What's Ahead for Avi Arad and His Marvel Empire". MTV. Accessed 18 February 2008.
  37. ^ a b Daniel Robert Epstein. "Mark Steven Johnson, director of Daredevil (Fox)". UGO. Accessed 18 February 2008.

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