X-Men Fans Aren't Loving the 'Dark Phoenix' Trailer
09/29/2018 11:05 am EDT
Waiting for the Spark
Some fans are sort of in the middle about the trailer, not looking at it negatively but also still waiting for that one aspect of it to get them excited.
"That X-Men trailer isn't bad but I'm also not seeing anything exciting and enticing about it either. Which I was hoping there would be since I'm such a fan of the Dark Phoenix Saga. But it just seemed flat to me."
Out of Balance
Other fans wish there was actually a bit more Jean Grey in the trailer. Sure she's in the footage but there's even more footage of other people talking about Jean and not as much coming directly from the source.
"I really wish the Dark Phoenix trailer were a little more Jean Grey and a little less... men talking about Jean Grey."
Waiting for Marvel
Some fans just aren't feeling the new trailer, and are sort of over the current take on X-Men. For them, it's just about waiting for a redo in the MCU.
"That #DarkPhoenix trailer was… underwhelming. X-Men need a do-over now that Marvel Studios will be in charge."
Can't Stop Watching
Others can't get enough of the trailer, including the Phoenix (or Dark Phoenix if you will) herself Sophie Turner.
"i can't stop watching the dark phoenix trailer... redhead sophie always snaps "
Spirit of the Phoenix
Comics and movies are truly different animals, but as we've seen you can still capture the essence of the characters and stories from the comics while also making tweaks for the big screen.
"Yeah, no, not quite the feeling. A movie is inherently different then a comic being different media. And when I watch this trailer, I see nothing of the power or spirit of dark Phoenix."
The Last Run
There's no questioning how talented this cast is, and some fans were just hoping for a bit more out of the first trailer from the (most likely) last film they will star in together as X-Men.
"Times like this, I like to look back and remember just how fucking incredible #XMen First Class was...
This isn't to say I think the #DarkPhoenix trailer is/was bad, it just wasn't great. For a film that was supposed to launch this year and will serve as the last #XMen film with this (incredible) cast...I wanted more out of it."
Better Than Apocalypse
While the jury is out on the movie for some, one fan is sure about a few things, including the fact that it does look better than the last outing.
"Upon subsequent viewings of the Dark Phoenix trailer, I can't decide now if I really like it, or not...
I just don't want to be let down like Last Stand. It's definitely better looking than Apocalypse."
The Wrong Focus
One issue some have perceived is that the franchise as a whole has focused too much on characters like Charles Xavier, Magneto, and Raven and not enough on the younger cast. That's presented some issues now that a new movie revolves around one of that said younger cast.
"What kind of irritates me for the #DarkPhoenix trailer is that the new characters introduced in Apocalypse and even Quicksilver haven't been fully developed. The only ones developed has been Raven, Erik, Hank, and Charles."
Valentine's Day Plans
Other fans are now marking their calendars and can pencil in plans for Valentine's Day.
"THE DARK PHOENIX TRAILER LOOKS AMAZING I'M SCREAMING. (guess what I'm doing on Valentine's!!)"
Getting Chills
Other fans can't wait to see what Simon Kinberg can do the second time around with the Dark Phoenix saga, potential unrealized with X3: The Last Stand.
"The #DarkPhoenix trailer is giving me chills. I love everything about it."
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