Knightsofold Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 1 hour ago, Wall-Crawler said: I just finished episode one, others will have to wait. The show is fine, like all of Marvel's Netflix shows there is a bit of pacing issue but Iron Fist, in my opinion is a good (so far). I think with success that Marvel has had, it is becoming "cool" to hate on them? They have a formula, it works and they are sticking to it. I honestly do not know why the critics "hate it" this much... I agree with you 100% I only watched x2 episodes so far but I think it's great! Not like Emmy award winning or anything, but I'm really enjoying it, I like the main character and can tell I'm gonna binge this. I don't know too much about Iron Fist comics so maybe yhat makes it easier for me, but I doubt all those critic read them either. ComicConnoisseur 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimjum12 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Wall-Crawler said: I just finished episode one, others will have to wait. The show is fine, like all of Marvel's Netflix shows there is a bit of pacing issue but Iron Fist, in my opinion is a good (so far). I think with success that Marvel has had, it is becoming "cool" to hate on them? They have a formula, it works and they are sticking to it. I honestly do not know why the critics "hate it" this much... I believe there are those out there who would find fault with a free dollar.....and unfortunately they thrive on the spotlight. GOD BLESS... -jimbo(a friend of jesus) ComicConnoisseur and 1950's war comics 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze_rules Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) 2 episodes in. Not too bad. Fighting choreography nowhere near DD level. But interesting how he was trained as the 'only one' that could destroy the hand. Looks like the hand will play a role in Defenders. Also, I take it the Hand is the one who left the hand imprint as a threat on Mitchum's window, and perhaps why he never leaves his house. Not terrible at all, but there are a few holes here and there, IMO. Edited March 18, 2017 by bronze_rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosco685 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Really enjoyed episode 1. Low-key intro, but with enough action to make it worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red_Hood Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 It's not bad... it's not 1970's Spider-Man T.V show quality....but it's not Daredevil T.V show quality either...somewhere in the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatsby77 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just finished episode 1. Liked it better than Jessica Jones so far, but it took me more than half the episode for me to get over his blatant stupidity in Spoiler going to the RAND Corporation without first establishing his identity. Even if he'd never been fingerprinted, dental records should be able to establish his identity, and any attorney would likely have taken his case on pro bono or on contingency vs. a portion of his controlling interest. So...not only did the comparable scene in Batman Begins do it better, but the writing was _incredibly_ stupid to a) just have him walk into the offices; b) admit to breaking into her house; to say nothing of the carjacking; and c) drink her tea after he knows her brother had tried to have him killed. Pure laziness on behalf of the writers and _really_ took me out of the story. Meanwhile, Spoiler even if he is in the moral right (obviously), our protagonist is now legit guilty of (at least) carjacking/false imprisonment, breaking and entering, assault, and trespassing. C'mon. Far easier to just talk to an attorney to begin with. Still, I'm curious to see where this goes & am starting episode 2 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Im 7 episodes in, I like it. I didn't care for Jessica Jones. Loved Daredevil 1 and 2. Liked Luke Cage ok. I think critics were overly harsh on this unless Im missing something that I haven't seen yet. Its definitely not as strong as Daredevil, but I dont think the others are either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) I finished watching the first 5 episodes and am enjoying it. Is the writing a bit clunky? Yes. Still worth watching.... Edited March 18, 2017 by piper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) My kids and I started watching this ready to laugh considering the horrible reviews. The joke was on us, ITS ACTUALLY not bad at all. (OK one laugh moment, that terrible car jump) We are 2 episodes in and completely hooked. We stopped so my wife can catch up. But after a few hours IM going to watch another 2 more with them. Edited March 18, 2017 by Rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaSealed Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Up to episode 9, it's okay but kind of falling apart, like all of these netflix shows a lot of really good things and a fair amount of bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaSealed Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) People also may want to watch Daredevil again before viewing, as this show is very Hand heavy. Edited March 18, 2017 by NinjaSealed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adampasz Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Watched first episode and thought it was decent: B or B-. Still better than 99% of what's on TV. The cast is mostly likable, though the villains so far are a bit boring. I liked DD and JJ, but I didn't make it through Luke Cage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rip Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 23 minutes ago, adampasz said: Watched first episode and thought it was decent: B or B-. Still better than 99% of what's on TV. The cast is mostly likable, though the villains so far are a bit boring. I liked DD and JJ, but I didn't make it through Luke Cage. I haven't made it through Cage either. Was like pulling teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall-Crawler Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 2 hours ago, NinjaSealed said: People also may want to watch Daredevil again before viewing, as this show is very Hand heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
october Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 2 hours ago, Rip said: I haven't made it through Cage either. Was like pulling teeth. I thought Cage was the worst of the first four Marvel Netflix seasons by a wide margin and I have no idea why so many critics gushed over it. Dull as dirt villains, annoying supporting character, and whoever was playing Misty Knight needs some acting lessons ASAP. On the other hand, really enjoyed the first episode of Iron Fist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevhtx Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) 28 minutes ago, october said: I thought Cage was the worst of the first four Marvel Netflix seasons by a wide margin and I have no idea why so many critics gushed over it. Dull as dirt villains, annoying supporting character, and whoever was playing Misty Knight needs some acting lessons ASAP. On the other hand, really enjoyed the first episode of Iron Fist. I am glad I didnt listen to critics about Iron Fist. Yes, the writing is cheesy at times and I can see why the story didnt necessarily appeal to critics. But, honestly, critics many times are swayed by political messages and think about what was going on at the time Luke Cage was released. I didnt think it was terrible, but not near the critical praise it got. Overall, DD has been heads above them all for me. but IF didnt get a fair shake by any means. Edited March 19, 2017 by kevhtx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicConnoisseur Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Iron Fist is a winner. The Rotten Tomatoes reviews were off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vexsus Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I've found Iron Fist to be one of the least faithful adaptations its so embarrassed of the source material its disgusting. Like all these Netflix shows there is no joy, no brightness, just dour grim fights, screwed up people committing shock gore violence. I finish an episode and feel drained and disappointed. The tone of the Netflix verse is not something I can enjoy at all, its lacks the hope and fun and fantasy that makes superhero comics so amazing to me. I should have expected it going it, I don't know why I bothered to watch this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze_rules Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 Don't know if anyone else noticed, but I have to say, I thought it was pretty cool to see Gil Kane's name in the opening credits. He always regretted not being known for particular characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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