Entirely. Although the Martian Manhunter might be an even better example, almost every one of his Silver Age stories revealed a new power or an even more implausible way to use one he already had.
And that happened a LOT with a LOT of the old public domain Super Heroes, too. But I do think that Meteor-Man needed to have more clearly defined powers and more hard limits on what he can do. I keep saying that I hope that Meteor-Man is rebooted and reimagined at some point in the future with a new, young actor in the lead role and with someone else writing and directing it!
The 90s were full of movies and TV shows starring black actors. Listening to the current cultural mainstream, you would think that this all new and groundbreaking.
According to Gen z, everything they do is new. Every dance, every song. Every thought and idea. I just learned that they invented vibe check, finna, and taking the L. Could have sworn I was saying those 20 years ago.
I mean its not rocket science and not really hard to understand. They meant Black Panther was the first one to really take it seriously and had a mostly black cast. If we want to get technical Meteor Man would be the first, not that its good but it came out in 1993. Blade didn't exist until 1998, Steel was 1997 and, Blank Man was garbage, but still came out a year after Meteor Man.
@@jamesquirk4999Eddie Murphy films were terrible? Richard Pryor movies too? The Rocky movies? Yeah and the Cosby show and fresh Prince? You're trippin
Disney has made LOTS of claims that have been, well… bold faced lies! Every time a new film comes out they like to claim it’s the first gay lead or first Latin lead and it never is
Heh, yeah they've done the "first gay character" so many times now. And it's usually just a supporting character whose 'gayness' can be easily edited out for the less gay-friendly markets like russia and china then gets forgotten about.
I don't think Disney has ever claimed anything of the sort... that's usually RU-vid 'nostalgia' commentators, who are a plague on humanity, let's be honest. We all remember the twXtwaffles guy from a month or two ago, who actually had a dolly of trans-Cloud in a dress behind him. They're all just tragic virgins and latent homXXexuals, let's be honest. To be fair, you sound like you're admitting to something, yourself...
@@carn9507 yeah like the spiderman far from home having a trans character....who was just a third string character at best and the whole trans thing wasn't really mentioned. Still didn't stop the media from making a big deal out of it. Technically it was a Sony movie though I guess.
@@Necrowolf81 Love that you basically agreed with me, Disney/Sony didn't say those things... 'the media' said them, according to you. I mean, your speech is also fairly unhealthy but in a different way.
The thing about Frank Gorshin, about most of the 60's Batman cast really, is that most of them were very legit. Frank Gorshin in particular had a long and well-received career through his entire life.
@@Necrowolf81 Eh, Frank was pretty well known when I was a kid. Granted, it was a long time ago, but he was on TV like ALL the time in variety and talk shows. He might not be as well remembered as some from that time period, but he was very well known at the time.
You know what I'm glad you uncovered it, Black Panther was deal because of Disney's association but it is unfair when movies like these exist, they are really part of history worth remembering.
Eh, the first guy gets the shaft sometimes. Before Jackie Robinson made it into baseball a Moses Walker was the first black baseball player in a white league. Didn't go quite as well.
It was the same thing with Captain Marvel, even though Wonder Woman was still fresh in people's memory. Disney's hype built it up as another "first" and used that as a selling point. I get people not knowing about Meteor Man or Blankman because they weren't established characters or successful movies, but willfully ignoring the Blade trilogy? Most people remember those existing whether they saw them or not. It got pretty irritating watching everyone salivate over Black Panther like it was some monumental accomplishment for mankind; Spawn, Steel, and Men in Black (MIB was a comic first) were all in theaters at the same time in 1997 and no one gave it a second thought.
Is it a good movie? No. Is it an entertaining movie? Yes. It stays kind of grounded at least and doesn't hit Superman 3 territory. I for one miss the heart that 80's and 90's movies had. I like this movie.
James Earl Jones as the neighbour looks like an alternate version of the rebooted version of the Nutty Professor which was closer to Lewis's professor in design.
Agree 110%, and I would also recommend his "Robert Townsend and His Partners in Crime" comedy special from HBO. As those were a whos who of black comedians from the time, many of which starred in Hollywood Shuffle as well.
In the black community(at least those who lived through the 90's) I think this is more well known. For me this was a worn out VHS for me. It's a black Superman who's your uncle, cousin, or the neighbor next door. As a black man he's a very positive role model. It's a who's who of black actors/singers from this time. So again for the black community this really stands out. Yeah the humor is iffy which I think is sorta MCU lite. I can see how it's a bit of an acquired taste. If we could have gotten Blankman and Meteor Man into a movie together..... If this film was done today, better cgi and a script tweaking would help it. The movie really wants to address a lot of issues(that are still relevant today) which get under developed. But man do I love this film.
Robert Townsend has a particular type of comedy where it’s more heartwarming than laugh out loud. Even on his tv show the laughs were sprinkled in between the more serious topics. It’s his stitch. Still this movie is definitely a classic with a bomb ass soundtrack .
I loved this one and Blankman. I am white, but I guess because I grew up in an urban area the underlying message of a neighborhood bonding together against gang violence and corporate greed with value of family was still relatable. I'll be honest the current us vs them feel of most movies is just really off putting.
Yup meteor man was also a childhood movie for me. I remember it was especially cool because it was filmed in DC, so it hit home. meteor man, blankman, celtic pride, the 6th man, all movies of childhood. Then you get older and see more mature movies like Juice or Do the Right Thing. Theres lots of movies in this genre. It may grab a cult following decades later, but for a lot of folks its part of their culture. For example, i bet a lot of folks (like my brothers and me), immediately knew kanye's gold hair was inspired the golden lords. Or this was probably the first movie they had seen don Cheadle or Tiny Lister. Now that last dragon got a rerelease, i wonder if it willl build a cult following now
I grew up on this movie and it has a special place in my heart, especially as a kid that was born and raised in DC, so it was nice to see that part of the city be represented on the screen.
@@bloodeagle6458 Many Pilots can get released as a TV movie, heck, many series have had 2 part episodes released as a TV or even theatrical released movie, doesnt mean they were made as movies.
@@salmineo4132 A kids' movie with crack dens and gang violence. Riiiight. And even if it _were_ a kids' movie, that doesn't excuse a shitty script. Why do people keep saying that? A crappy script in a kids' movie just means you have a crappy movie with an even smaller audience. A good kids' movie is pretty much the biggest money-maker you can create, because not only does your movie make fucktons of money, you also sell toys. You see anyone buying Meteor Man toys? No, but the toy sales for _Cars,_ _Toy Story,_ and pretty much any Disney animated movie before 2010 are worth more than most Hollywood Blockbusters make. And that's before we get into the kid-friendly films aimed at a general audience like Star Wars and the Marvel movies.
Agreed. I keep saying that Meteor-Man needs a reboot( along with a new comic book series) and that he needs to be reimagined and reinvented. There was( and there STILL IS) a lot of untapped potential there with the character. Meteor-Man is even a big inspiration and influence for two of my own characters who are black Super Heroes and Superman-like characters that I plan on doing independent comic books for in the future.
Bad joke or stupid comment, not sure which. There are not that many marvel heroes whose names are public information. Cap, Iron Man, Fantastic Four are about it. Pretty sure Peter Parker thing got retconned.
also, Iron-man in the comics was not a public hero. As far as the public knew Iron-Man was Tony Starks bodyguard Morgan Pierce. Tony only went public during the mid- to late 2000s, which was done to synergize with the then upcoming RDJ movie.
Robert Townsend clearly has a love for superheroes as he would star in a Disney’s up up and away. I guess you’re wondering, no he’s not called meteor man in the movie rather he’s called the bronze eagle. Side note: up up and away is one of Disney’s most underrated movie that does not get talked about enough.
I loved this movie as a kid, used to watch it pretty consistently. Haven't seen it in years and yeah, it's way sloppier of a film now that I'm older but I can't help but still like it.
This movie was filmed in the Reservoir Hill area, of Baltimore, the neighborhood resembles Washington DC. I remember visiting my cousins house, which was on the same block where the ending was filmed. It was crazy seeing all the celebrities walking and filming through the neighborhood
It really sounds like the Rewrites killed this. There're so many good elements. With a bit of refinement, or a singular vision, this could have been something special.
Let's also recall the TV show MANTIS. "Was it ahead of its time, or a disappointment?" Eh, both -- but I appreciated it. I think the point of Jones's character was that he was willing to use his precious records like ninja throwing stars -- or try to, anyway.
Maybe it's because I'm from NYC and went to secondary school in Oakland, CA, but I remember this movie being a BIG deal. But whenever I bring it up, nobody seems to remember it. Maybe Meteor Man's ultimate superpower was to remove himself from most people's memories?
I never forgot Meteor-Man. I am a big fan of the character and what he COULD BE and I feel like there is STILL just so much untapped potential for the character. The movie needs to be rebooted, is what I keep saying and they need to get a new young actor and have someone else write the movie( there should also be a new comic book series for the character, too). Meteor-Man is even a big inspiration for two characters of mine that are black Super Heroes and Superman-like characters that I plan on doing independent comic books for in the future( and one of them is even closely patterned after Meteor-Man, will wear a green costume, have a green cape and will even have the word green be part of his Super Hero name).
Townsend at the time was known for raunchier stuff like his HBO specials and Hollywood Shuffle, but this when he transitioned away from comedy into more serious movies. He would return to superheroes playing the superhero father of the main character in the Disney Channel movie Up, Up, And Away. The Meteor Man is a movie I enjoy more for concept than execution, which is what I also think of The Pumaman.
Man I remember seeing so many trailers for this movie, talk about a walk back into the 90’s and Brandon is right, this is the first black man superhero movie
Meteor Man was big in the 90s within the Black community. I don't know why folks were claiming Black Panther was the first black superhero movie. I have this movie on blu ray, and I absolutely love it and all it's cheesiness, lol.
This movie feels like a continuation of Robert Townsends satire Hollywood shuffle. The ending of the movie is him imagining himself playing a super hero instead of prisoner, pimp or street hood. Also the black acting school bit in Hollywood shuffle is hilarious as it is biting.
Up, Up, and Away is a Disney Channel Original Movie starring a family of black superheroes, save for the main character who lacks any powers. Basically, he's the Mirabel Madrigal of the bunch and has to save everyone in the end.
Like "The People Under the Stairs" this movie was building so much hype then after its release, it felt like it never existed. By comparison, "Blankman" was considered the better comedy superhero movie because of the cast and the story had some deep moments that could be related to. I agree it is the better film which is a shame because I wanted to enjoy this film a lot but never got into it much and I remember seeing the trailer for it on TV and on VHS tapes. I wonder if he considered coming back to this property and making it again but with a more serious tone to it. I would go see it.
Ay Brandon Ik this might be off topic but I love you're videos,they always make me feel happy when I watch them I'm 13 but I first Watched you're videos when I was 8-9
This is a rare example of the movie that I watched as a kid, but I realized that around half way of the review. The lamp post scene was the key to the locked memories.
When the world freaked out about black panther being the first black superhero, this is the movie I brought up. As a kid I watched this a lot and well before Blade. And I’m white. lol
Good point. But Back Panther was NOT the first black Super Hero in comic books OR in a movie. But to your point, a lot of people mistakenly think that he is the first black Super Hero.
Fun fact meteor man got a comic adaptation made by marvel And want to know who else got to be in marvel comics? Godzilla and Godzilla was supposed to have a crossover with adam west batman
I had the comic that made as a tie in to the movie. Really enjoyed this movie, thanks for reviewing it for new audiences, really nostalgic feelings came back
blank man/meteor man are the best movies. Meteor man was legit cool. I loved these movies as a kid. The golden lords used to scare me as a kid. Even the kid golden lords were scary lol.
This is a awesome and silly movie, it is definitely one to watch when you're all commericaled out from MCU and DC Superheroes. I'm glad I have Meteorman on DVD. Great review, very funny and entertaining. You so totally rock Brandon.
This was one of my favorite movies growing up. There s a faction called the Golden Lords in my current Fallout tabletop campaign that has Rad-Tigers. (It takes place in Texas)
Funny thing about this movie: I think got "adapted" in the Philippines as a movie called "Extranghero", and I think even in India in a movie called "The Flying Jatt", particularly the power the absorb info from books, using it for comedy
There were a lot of movies I'd rent so often as a child my mom might as well have just bought them all for me. Hook, Airheads, Masters of the Universe, Labyrinth, Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore, and The Meteor Man. I had to have watched this movie over 30 times. The dad bitching about the Nintendo (Hindindu I believe he called it 😂) was a personal favorite chuckle of mine. How he got his power always reminded me of when Stephen King touched the meteor in Creepshow when he became the worlds first truly green farmer.
Come to think of it, if a normal person got super powers, they'd probably fuck everything up like Jefferson. You'd be to overwhelmed at all the new things you could do, you're bound to just fuck around and not do anything heroic. Also, forget your neighborhood knowing about your powers, with social media within days the whole world would know everything there is about you. That is if you're not a teenager, because if you were then YOU'D be the one spreading all that info on insta or tiktok yourself. Quite honestly, if an average normal person got powers, they'd just use it for personal reasons. Fucking putting out fires, that's the fireman's job.
Sad how I still remember seeing this in the theater. Most of the early 90's would go every week to the theater in the summer with friends. I don't think any of us like this one.,
Well, I liked it. And the book reading scene during the final fight was one of my favourite scenes. But yes, it might not be the best super-hero movies of all.
Hey Brandon, just wanted to say man been watching you for over 6 years now and I have to say I've watched every review you've ever done , you have a Greta sense of humor,. Please don't ever stop making your videos man.
What do you mean? I'm new to his channel. He seems like an oversensitive snowflake the way he's mocking this movie. Yeah I'm about to leave sorry I don't like snowflake Comedy. Humor is supposed to be controversial and edgy not delicate and easily offended.
@@shadycnetwork Then you should watch more of his reviews, before putting a final self-misguided label on him. Brandon's part smartass, with a personality that prefers things to at least make sense in the movie making industry that he likes to talk about, and isn't afraid to call out bad mistakes in films that end up making them mostly only cult classics. Even if you like or love a movie he's putting down in his reviews, many of his subs know by now that he's just doing what he started this channel for, which is to put out more acknowledgment about these mostly forgotten movies that deserve at least some attention today, despite not being all that well made. They still have at least a little something going on with them.
20:24 Post Malone has the tattoo "Μολών Λαβέ/Molon Lave" on his torso, the words Leonidas told the persian god-king Xerxes at the battle of Thermopylae 480BC. Xerses told Leonidas, that they are outnumbered by far (at the end, when Leonidas send the rest of greek soldiers home, around 20,000, and stayed with his 300-personal-guard alone there, the ratio was 1:1000, at best). Xerses spoke: "Give your weapons up", where Leonidas answered to him: "come, take/Molon, Lave"
most interesting? How? Not very imaginative or original. Hundreds of characters that are named after whatever gave them their powers. You are right about there being weirder ones though.
@@TheHauntedMaskKid There are actually quite a few characters with that name and Marvel Comics has already had a very obscure Spider-Man Super Villain with that name from the 1960s, too.
How do you make anything likeable? Have him played by or voiced by James Earl Jones. Thulsa Doom? Darth Vader? Ran the CIA while hunting Soviet submarines? Man's a legend. I remember whole theaters sobbing when Mufasa died. Fucking legend.
You should do Supersonic Man (1979) someday. It was directed by Juan Piquer Simon (who also directed Slugs) and it stars B-movie legend Cameron Mitchell. It's perfect for your channel.
This is why every superhero movie needs to have a montage scene where the main character tests outs all of his/her abilities. Edited: This movie needs to be remade properly, it deserves a second chance.
I'm so happy you reviewed this movie! Watched if countless of times as a kid and I loved it so much. Robert Townsend also have another black superhero movie called Up, Up and Away from 2000.
Amazing! I haven't heard a thing about "Meteor Man" in years and BOOM! RedEye Reviews just did a review yesterday and NOW you upload one today! What are the odds?? Plus, I found it odd that the scenes YOU were flagged on were shown with no problems on the other RU-vid channel! What's up with that?
