Have to disagree with you KM. The first movie needs to introduce the team, which means you need a good chunk of time to explain who they are, how the came to be, etc. You would then have to explain the Master's b/g and, if using the alien invasion idea, the Plodex and their history. Even as flashbacks there is just too much story to tell. And worse than boring people is not explaining things for the folks who don't know the comic. Better to annoy some diehard fans than make the film inscrutable to the greater number of non-fans who will see it. However, OF is tied to AF's past so both histories can be told at the same time, avoiding having to explain motivations, and powers later.Originally Posted by King Mungi
Saying OF isn't a major threat is (IMO) just plain wrong. Remember, they were able to defeat AF in the first series (somewhere in the mid-twenty issues IIRC). Not to mention, as I said in my earlier post, OF would have the advantage of surprise, knowledge of their opponents and even hostages (Heather). Those are powerful advantages to have!
As for Mac, I never said he would have to die. Remember, the movie doesn't have to (and rarely ever does) follow the comic exactly. Mac could be killed in a sequel, or never be killed at all!
The Master would make for a great sequel though. That would allow for his backstory and motivations to be explained while leaving plenty of time for telling the story. If Mac was to die, I would rather see it at the hands of the Master. Then in the third movie Heather could take up the mantle of Guardian (all the while struggling with the responsibilities and the emotions that come with it) to bravely lead her team against whatever new threat that has appeared.