The first ten minutes say a lot about the dramatic tone that director marc webb was most concerned with establishing, although much of that particular air of selfseriousness just kind of lays limp, waiting for the next intermittent scene of humor to relieve the audiences yearning to just have a good time. The amazing spider man is the story of peter parker garfield, an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his uncle ben sheen and aunt may. Sometimes a book comes along that just ticks every box in the things i love about reading stakes a man of shadows is such a novel, so incredibly immersive, such brilliantly incisive descriptive prose and a set of fascinating, beautifully imagined characters that you just dive. The gentleman gustav fiers is a fictional character, a supervillain and enemy of the marvel comics superhero called spiderman.
I never considered myself a big fan of classic comic book heroes. The voice of the man in shadows is actually being done by michael massee. The amazing spiderman 2012 michael massee as man in. The amazing spider man 2012 michael massee as man in the shadows. Feb 02, 2016 the crowalex proyass 1994 cult film about a man brought back from the dead to avenge the murder of his. Because their stories never touched me on an emotional level like the crow did. He has provided the voice for the villain spellbinder in the batman, as well as appearing on the television series 24 as the villain. Michael groo massee september 1, 1952 october 20, 2016 was an american actor. Abstract orphaned young man peter parkers desperate attempts to uncover details concerning his late fathers scientific work lead to his fateful encounter with a radioactive spider, leaving him with a bite that would soon imbue him with tobeinfamous otherworldly abilities.
Regardless, as a spiderman fan, i always planned on buying these films, but just never did until they released this limited edition. But this belief seems widespread, since the cast section of the amazing spider man 2012 on imdb got an entry for michael massee as man in the shadows. Comic book a list of 29 titles created 6 months ago marvel movies a list of 27 titles created 17 sep 2017. Shop the amazing spidermanthe amazing spiderman 2 2 discs dvd at best buy. Ariel as amber stevens rest of cast listed alphabetically. It has happened before, and seems especially common in comic book films. Spidermans suit to incorporate an mp3 player in the amazing spiderman. While the story is a pretty basic revenge tale, its the visuals and the performances that makes this film work so well. Nates top ten comic book villains in film may 1, 2020 natewatchescoolmovies leave a comment i always say a comic book movie is only as good as its villain and come to think of it that applies more broadly too whether its a bond, seagal, batman, van damme or any other franchise outing. Seven by david fincher brad pitt, morgan freeman, gwyneth.
He starred as funboy in 1994 film the crow, ira gaines in 24, and the gentleman in the 2012 film the amazing spiderman. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or in store pickup. Massees death was confirmed by french actor anthony delon on wednesday night. Fiers first appeared in a postcredit scene in the first film in which he was credited as the man in shadows, but was identified at the end of the second film. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. The man in the shadows is the jackal, and amazing spiderman 2 is gonna be clones. Jul 03, 2012 michael massee man in the shadows amber stevens ariel crew marc webb director adam kopald sound effects editor adam lagattuta visual effects production supervisor adam watkins cg supervisor addison teague supervising sound editor alan edward bell editor allen cappuccilli visual effects editor alvin sargent screenwriter amanda c. The amazing spiderman 2012 michael massee as man in the. Well, in case you didnt recognise the voice or checked out the cast list on imdb immediately after seeing the film, it was actually actor michael massee credited only as. Michael massee previously appeared in the superhero film catwoman 2004 in which he portrayed armando and voiced bruce banner in ultimate avengers 2006 and ultimate avengers 2 2006. Dorothy gale, the heroine of the wizard of oz, is one of the most recognizable characters in the film, with her blue and white gingham, ruby red slippers. He soon uses reverse psychology and good old murder on.
Of course, the fact that the face of the man in shadows is never revealed leaves the door open for sony to later cast. His identity was later revealed in the amazing spiderman 2, where he was also credited as gustav fiers the gentleman. The final scene of the amazing spider man sees the defeated curt connorslizard rhys ifans being locked away in a poorlylit prison cell. Michael massee, actor known for playing gustav fiers aka the gentleman in the movie the amazing spiderman, has died at the age of 61, according to entertainment weekly. The amazing spiderman 2012 cast and crew cast photos. After connors denies that he did, the man in the shadows leaves the room. You may want to ask in ask the tropers about whether its safe to recreate.
Oct 28, 2016 michael massee, a character actor who played villains on television and film and who fired the gun on the set of the crow that accidentally killed brandon lee in 1993, died on oct. All the easter eggs and references you might have missed. He also reprised this role in the 2014 sequel the amazing spiderman 2. The visual design is superb, shadows stab the city streets and we swoop high or low for well visualised camera shots. Man in the shadows michael massee ariel amber stevens stunt coordinators andy armstrong. He is the second character to hold the title of shadowman after jack boniface and also stars in the shadow man video game franchise by. Remember, we know that michael massee is the man in the shadows. Reboot of the classic comic book series film franchise tells the tale of how peter parkers powers came to be. He also reprised this role in the 2014 sequel the amazing spider man 2 early life. Jonah jameson, who has been reimagined as an allpowerful rupert murdoch figure. Directed by marc webb screenplay by james vanderbilt and alvin sargent and steve kloves story by james vanderbilt based on the marvel comic book by stan lee and steve ditko produced by laura ziskin avi arad matt tolmach executive producers stan lee kevin feige executive producer michael grillo director. Michael massee wikipedia michael massee august 16, 1955 october 20, 2016. He was born in kansas city, missouri in 1952, to holly and.
Sometimes a book comes along that just ticks every box in the things i love about reading stakes a man of shadows is such a novel, so incredibly immersive, such brilliantly incisive descriptive prose and a set of fascinating, beautifully imagined characters that you just dive into it with abandon and leave the real world behind. He starred as funboy in 1994 film the crow, ira gaines in 24, and the gentleman in the 2012 film the amazing spider man. With spiderman one of the heroes most clearly tied to lee for the past few decades, we would certainly. The amazing spider man 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
Oct 26, 2016 actor michael massee, who starred in 24, the amazing spiderman, the game, seven, lost highway, and the crow, has died at the age of 61. Michael massee dead at 61, the crow actor accidentally. The style evokes the rapid shot changes of comic book reading, better the the hulk ever did with its artsy cutting style. The amazing spiderman 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The amazing spiderman 2012 cast and crew cast photos and. Of course, its frustrating because i know that man in shadows is just a. Director marc webb has been taking to twitter nearly everyday to post pictures of his upcoming project, the amazing spiderman 2 movie, and give fans. The amazing spiderman after the credits scene spoiler. The gentleman appears in the midcredits scene of the amazing spiderman, portrayed by michael massee and credited as man in the shadows. The actors and make up make them seem like the drawn exaggerated comic book characters. Delon, who costarred with massee in the 2014 french tv series interventions. Thats michael massee, a character actor who specializes in playing evil dudes.
The game was released in 1999 for the nintendo 64, microsoft windows, playstation and dreamcast. Even though the amazing spiderman movies werent quite so amazing. Michael massee, a character actor who played villains on television and film and who fired the gun on the set of the crow that accidentally killed brandon lee in 1993, died on oct. Seemingly random murders, readily identifiable as the work of one man, suggest a master plan of.
A murky, claustrophobic whodunit distinguished by its unusually literate script, stylized production design, masterful performances, and directorial virtuosity, seven pits detectives brad pitt and morgan freeman against an unknown serial killer in a desperate race against time. Michael massee has passed away at the age of sixtyone following a battle with cancer. It is based on the shadowman comic book series published by valiant comics. That man is gustav fiers, also known as the man in the shadows. Feb 15, 2019 10 littleknown facts about judy garland. Cory mcfadyens shadow man is the best thriller i have read. Joker michael massee joker with the return of batman, the joker finds a new energy awaken inside. But this belief seems widespread, since the cast section of the amazing spiderman 2012 on imdb got an entry for michael massee as man in the shadows. Based on the marvel comic book by stan lee and steve ditko produced by laura ziskin avi arad.
Curt connors rhys ifans at the end of the amazing spiderman have been electro. Find michael massee movies, filmography, bio, co stars, photos, news and tweets. Marc webb discusses amazing spiderman midcredits scene. Gathering of the sinister six, gustav fiers was a businessman. Well you can see massee is in new trailer when you get to the plane scene pause it carefully to see face on guy on left attacking richard. The gentleman appears in the midcredits scene of the amazing spider man, portrayed by michael massee and credited as man in the shadows. Read on for all the easter eggs, trivia and nods to the comics packed into the movie. The character first appeared in a trilogy of spiderman novels written by adamtroy castro before appearing within the comic books themselves. This pick is mostly thanks to dafoe who seems born to play the part and milks it for all its worth in a demonic, cackling portrayal of psychotic break and violent menace. This is not a proof of the identity of this man since there is no source to the is believed section. Gustav fiers michael massee spiderman films wiki fandom. Norman osbornegreen goblinwillem dafoe in sam raimis spider man. Actor michael massee, who starred in 24, the amazing spiderman, the game, seven, lost highway, and the crow, has died at the age of 61.
If ever a movie did not require an extra sheen of darkness, it was the 1994 adaptation of james obarrs graphic novel the crow. The amazing spiderman by marc webb andrew garfield, emma. Massee fired the gun that killed lee, which had improperly constructed dummy rounds. Marvel fans will know him as bruce banner on ultimate avengers and ultimate avengers ii while in live action he was the man in the shadows gustav fiersgentleman in the films the amazing spiderman and the amazing spiderman 2. Shadow man michael leroi is a fictional antihero who appears in comic books copublished by valiant comics and acclaim entertainment. The amazing spidermancredits amazing spiderman wiki. The amazing spiderman is one confused mixed bag of a superhero movie.
Michael massee august 16, 1955 october 20, 2016 was an american actor. Michael groo massee september 1, 1952 october 20, 2016 was an american film, television and voice actor known for his many villainous roles as well as for his role in the accidental and tragic death of brandon lee. The amazing spiderman 2012 michael massee as man in the shadows. Curt connors in his cell at beloit psychiatric hospital, asking him if he told peter parker the truth about his father. Michael massee dead at 61, the crow actor accidentally shot. Michael crow leigh bell spiderman costume manufactured by cirque du soleil. Michael massee man in the shadows amber stevens ariel crew marc webb director adam kopald sound effects editor adam lagattuta visual effects production supervisor adam watkins cg supervisor addison teague supervising sound editor alan edward bell editor allen cappuccilli visual effects editor alvin sargent screenwriter amanda c. Lightning flashes, and a figure played by character actor michael massee steps out of the shadows into one of the two slivers of moonlight in the room and proceeds to interrogate connors. He is arguably the secondary antagonist in the amazing spider man, and a major antagonist in the amazing spider man 2. Introduced as one of the family members attending peter and gwens graduation, lee witnesses the webslingers late arrival, saying, i think i know that guy. Its a lot slimmer than the original trilogy edition, but its definitely nice to have this rebooted franchise alongside the og version with the same type of packaging and artwork. Michael massee was born on september 1, 1952 in kansas city, missouri, usa as michael groo massee. The amazing spider mancredits book creator stan lee makes his appearance early on in amazing spiderman 2. By the time i reached the 5% mark, i knew this book was going to be special.
Shop the amazing spider man the amazing spider man 2 2 discs dvd at best buy. Might the man in the shadows michael massee who visits dr. Revealed to be the gentleman in the amazing spider man 2. Jul 04, 2012 well, in case you didnt recognise the voice or checked out the cast list on imdb immediately after seeing the film, it was actually actor michael massee credited only as man in the shadows. The man in the shadows is the hobgoblin, and amazing spiderman 2 is going to be. The man in shadows in the stinger of the amazing spiderman. At the time of the release of the amazing spiderman, the mans identity was a secret, so he was simply credited as man in the shadows. Hes played here and in the previous film by actor michael massee, but its possible theyre keeping his face in the shadows so they have the option to recast him later. The amazing spiderman is the story of peter parker garfield, an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his uncle ben sheen and aunt may. Shadow man is an actionadventure game developed by acclaim studios teesside and published by acclaim entertainment. Michael massee, 64, screen villain haunted by the accidental. The amazing spidermancredits amazing spiderman wiki fandom. He portrayed gustav fiers in the amazing spiderman and the amazing spiderman 2. The amazing spider man is one confused mixed bag of a superhero movie.
Arrow recommends is a column that has my sorry ass advise older movies to your royal asses. Skank angel david and funboy michael massee, not to mention the unrelated top dollar michael wincott and. I paused long enough to race over to amazon to order the other 3 books in the series. All the easter eggs and references you might have missed in. The final scene of the amazing spiderman sees the defeated curt connorslizard rhys ifans being locked away in a poorlylit prison cell. The amazing spidermanthe amazing spiderman 2 2 discs.
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