James Gunn’s DC Universe

[@HiTopFilms]

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[@Robin_Is]

Ok.

[@serious.humor_a0z]

HiTop Films Rocks ♥♥♥ Dear Alex I can't digest that you don't make a video on Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special ⛱, that was undoubtedly the most endearing & creative project in the entire Phase 4, just like Dragon Ball Super: Superhero 🐲 that's also an Eminent Masterpiece 💛

[@Comicbroe405]

@@serious.humor_a0z Probably didn't get the time tho he said on his twitter he enjoyed it.

[@davidgeldner2167]

James Gunn isn’t good because he has heart, dude. James Gunn is good bc of the cold hard truth. Skill, technique, and training make a filmmaker. One does not simply wake up with a dream and magically get it. Maybe next time you could bring up just one of the things that make James Gunn to good like his actual filmmaking ability and not just babble out how much soul he has and how fun he is like you’re jerking the dude off. Instead maybe you know, critique, analyze, review, whatever. This ain’t that bro.

[@DamianDeDude]

Inspirational.

[@lightyearkomix9414]

Every time I watch one of this man’s videos, I feel Inspired to do my own stories, to take a risk. Whether my ideas succeed or fail, I’ll be glad I did them out of passion. I’m inspired by the HiTOP and the Gunn to “Keep Going”

[@HiTopFilms]

Keep creating! ❤️❤️

[@themadtitan7603]

Same. He inspires me to want to tell and create, his passion is infectious.

[@gtwxrld5010]

Damn me too

[@davidcarcamo6675]

Same here!

[@FormalFilmsProductions]

Me too

[@bmvthemoviefanatic7282]

Two recent pieces of news that have got me really hopeful for James Gunn's DCU: 1) He reached out to the directors of Batgirl, knowing they had their film taken away, and offering them another project, putting the creators first and not treating their work as a tax write-off. 2) He said the new lineup starts in 2024, suggesting that they actually have a plan, and a fresh start, not just throwing a bunch of stuff at the wall He just seems like he's being as transparent and interactive with the fan base as possible. No matter what you think of James Gunn, ya gotta respect that

[@IshaanGupta00]

Damn it, Alex. That whole segment about your childhood was perhaps the best stretch of any video essay I've seen on this platform. Amazing work.

[@rebelbasscats4682]

yeah man it hit on everything about my childhood and how much this shit meant to me then and how much it means to me now. right in the feels bro.

[@rojobroko5979]

I believe James Gunn is gonna do something special with the DC Universe and I cannot wait to see what he has Instore for us DC Fans.

[@Doofwarrior88]

I am hopeful J Gunn is going to make the DC universe distinctive and entertaining. Because Marvel is getting stail and prefers to make Social Justice a priority over story.

[@Yousuckdeeznuts]

It would’ve been cool if James Gunn, Zack Snyder and Peter Safran ran the DCU. Matt Reeves and Todd Philips should run the standalone DC movies. That would’ve been cool af.

[@mohamedfawzy5843]

@@Yousuckdeeznuts Maybe he really plans for that. Peter Safran could be producing Animated projects, Zack Snyder could produce for A-list characters that receives their own Solo movies (with Justice League team up franchise) like Batman and Superman and wonder woman and Martian Manhunter and Green Lantern etc. And James Gunn could produce tv shows for unknown characters like Peacemaker and Wonder Twins and some comedic characters and Antiheroes.

[@jaylenjayden9305]

Same

[@nickbilske8140]

Take Jlu, make more is what needs to happen

[@reeceparriah4772]

I just want the Matt reeves universe to stay its own thing, while James Gunn builds his own universe with strange heroes and sincere movies

[@mohamedfawzy5843]

The most important thing he has to do is to cancel the CW and Titans and some unnecessary projects The only thing I could accept to be continued is the Doom Patrol and also Stargirl because they're amazing and different show and I hope that Swamp thing receives a new season in HBO Max. I think Stargirl has the potential to be connected to Black Adam because they both introduced the Justice Society and most of the members didn't met each others yet like Starman and Hawkman.

[@finnbalor8021]

@@mohamedfawzy5843 weird that peope think this has to be done in order for Gunn's vision to happen. And I know thats whats happening but I think its a mistake only having one live acton universe

[@mohamedfawzy5843]

@@finnbalor8021 and I think that's the right choice because not every people like these projects. What made Marvel special is their connected universe and Amazing crossovers. It's the best choice to cancel the CW and Titans because they destroyed the characters that we liked in the comics just like the 2015 Fan4stic and X-Men Dark Phoenix.

[@finnbalor8021]

@@mohamedfawzy5843 Destroyed the characters is dramatic and it doesnt take into account the crew and cast out of jobs that ran shows for seasons successfully. I dont even like all the CW shows but they had success universe building. WB and DC should diversify their adaptions instead of trying to make everything one tone.

[@mohamedfawzy5843]

@@finnbalor8021 Connected universe doesn't mean to make everything one tone. You could have a horror Constantine movie that is connected to a comedy Plastic man tv show for example and the CW don't care for the fans opinions that's why they're rushing lots of shows with so many seasons that has many plot holes and trash VFX.

[@TMWOV]

This guy, HiTop Films, he makes a video, I watch it, I cry. Repeat. He reminds me of that hope, he inspires and speaks to the dreams I had as a kid looking up to these titans and heroes, he articulates what I could never put into words and I absolutely love his content for it. Thank you, because of this, I am now doing well, and I hope you are too

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you dude!

[@ashtoncasedy3237]

the amount of ass kissing. Omegalul

[@SupersonicSpinach]

Totally!

[@thebrownbanana7863]

Innit

[@theofficalchairmanrevoluti614]

When I was younger, first getting into DC, I used to draw Polka-Dot Man redesigns. I seriously doubted that the image of Polka-Dot Man on the big screen I had in my head would actually happen, and James Gunn delivered that dream. What a hero. I couldn’t imagine a better man for the job. When I was a kid, my favourite movie was Scooby Doo 2002, a movie he wrote. When I was older, it became Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2, a movie he wrote and directed. He shares my love of the obscure and the ridiculous but he always grounds it in empathy, human emotion. Recently, he told the story of how he used to dress up as Green Arrow as a kid. I have no doubt that James Gunn understands these characters, loves these characters, and he will make a comprehensive, beautiful DCU for both the most popular of DC characters and the more obscure ones.

[@rennythespaceguy7285]

It's so cool to see someone else who cared about Abner before the movie. No insult to anyone introduced to him by the movie but it's such a rare thing to see. What sorta things did you change in your redesigns?

[@BullwhipBobbyLove]

Hope is one of the greatest things that people can hold on to. Hope is always lingering and never fully lost.

[@shadowstrike234]

Oh dear the timing of this video

[@tomtudorweaver1078]

James Gunn's The Suicide Squad is the perfect DC film to me. When it came out it had everything I hoped it would have that I felt was lacking from other comic book films at the time, clear directorial vision, great blending of CG and practical effects, unique characters, a fun and unpredictable plot and an overall feeling of love and appreciation for the source material. It was never ashamed of the goofiness of the characters or premise like some other comic book films still are to this day. Heck, I liked it so much that it got me back into writing, it had me thinking 'if we could get this, what if we got stories about characters as obscure as Killer Moth?' It really gave off this feeling that it could open up new corners of the DC universe to the screen which had previously never been thought possible, but my hopes were dashed when it made no money. Right now though, even though it's still a rocky road given how much baggage there is to DC's recent attempts at a cinematic universe, I'm remaining optimistic. A central difference between Marvel and DC, which I think phase 1 of the MCU perfectly captured and why I feel DC trying to copy their structure didn't work, was because Marvel comics to me always felt like our world then suddenly superheroes and villains start appearing in it, so they needed introductions, origins, and clear layouts for how they could exist in the world. DC obviously also had origins for all their characters, but as its gone on DC to me is fundamentally an otherworldly setting, from the cities to the style, superheroes are a part of everyday culture and life, they've been a presence that long and I feel like that's the approach they should take. If you're doing Green Lantern you can't just start all the Lantern corps from scratch, if you want it to feel like Batman has a massive rogues gallery, don't just spend every film introducing them, just place details to show they exist or he's fought them already (Matt Reeves I think nailed that idea). We know these characters by now, so if you're restarting just do a Justice League film right off the bat, don't bother with origins. What James Gunn did with the Guardians and how they led us through their own corner of the universe which had always been there and we just hadn't seen it, that's how I feel DC should do it. If they're well written and likeable characters who aren't just starting out their superhero careers, they'll feel like they're full of possibility and people will want to see what their corners of the world are like. Flash could've already met the Rogues and have a museum, Green Lantern could've already fought Sinestro or Atrocitus, heck just have Darkseid be a known thing that exists rather than repeating how Marvel built up to Thanos then had him come and go within two films. Some of the most successful franchises like Star Wars, Harry Potter and John Wick all started with good films with engaging stories and characters, that also introduced us to these massive expansive worlds that were clearly and concisely established, so future sequels and spinoffs could just have characters show up and it felt like they'd always been there. Marvel to me at this point is beginning to show cracks by having to very often devote screen time to character's origins, motives, and deaths al in the same film, mainly with villains, which makes the universe seem smaller to me as they're so fleeting, whereas someone like Polka-Dot Man or Savant felt like they'd been around for years before the events of that film. DC could easily succeed if they stuck to what worked for them in things like the Arkham games or Justice League Unlimited by having a world that feels alive and lived in with their own histories and stories before they've even been shown on screen.

[@DarnHooligan]

The fact that ANYONE is against Gunn being in charge of the DCEU is insane. He's proved time and time again that he understands how to add emotion to characters, how he can lead obscure heroes into the mainstream eye. Really excited for the future of DC! (edit: no i don't think this aged badly lol. i'm glad we can get another chance to properly adapt these characters)

[@themadtitan7603]

We may finally to get a DC lineup that isn't just consisting of Batman, Batman and Batman with some other decent DC character films sprinkled between.

[@jeremyball116]

My only hesitancy is the over abundance of bathos and comedy like in guardians or peacemaker that I’m not a fan of. He does add more emotion than other marvel movies but I think he also sacrifices character development and consistency for jokes.

[@aryan7767]

He’s not gonna be making the movies though. He is just gonna have a more unique approach in selecting directors and scripts

[@oldenough5424]

@@jeremyball116 That'll be the choice of the actual directors of these movies, not him

[@erubin100]

@@jeremyball116 at this point, that's pretty tame compared to marvel. at least gunn has some genuine emotion behind the jokes.

[@themadtitan7603]

EXACTLY...You *perfectly* put why I believe James Gunn is going to push DC into a new era of hope and imagination. James not only understands and loves these characters but he's also a filmmaker first and foremost. One who got the opportunity to direct one of the few superhero blockbusters with a defined vision and identity. He fully understands the experience of fighting hard for your creative vision within the system and he's going to give other directors the chance he got.

[@markmolino679]

I agree with everything you said. DC's future is in great hands.

[@KamoJack]

Alex, you are a inspiration to me. As an aspiring filmmaker, the whole speech about childhood hit me. Thank you.

[@noahbeiter]

Thanks for putting so much care and attention to detail in all of your videos man. From the script to the editing, this was beautiful

[@TheRibottoStudios]

I'm cautiously optimistic. The fact that they STILL seem to struggle with the concept of just a SOLO move with no tease, no nothing, just tell a story in 2022 is baffling. My God like Sonic the Hedgehog has it figured out. Here's the formula they need to follow: make a few humble solo movies. Keep doing that. DON'T blow your load on the second movie. Maybe when you're three to four movies in start the teases. THEN do a team up as a payoff. It's that simple. People need to remember that Iron Man having an Avengers Initiative tease was a GAMBLE at one point in time they had no idea if it would work. That's why they just did a few solo movies after that, and that's why they all feel so distinct and different. There are SOME threads connecting the dots, but about as thin as thin ice. Could crumble at any moment back then. Sonic the Hedgehog is also taking the slow build approach. Introducing at most 2 characters at a time per movie so they don't get overcrowded. Sonic the Hedgehog 3 will be pretty ambitious since they are introducing Shadow, but it'll be worth it cause the first two movies have done the hard parts, setup and expand. DC needs to think "what if we were the underdog that Marvel once was." because they are. Because right now, what they're doing, is just nothing more than a sad pathetic attempt to claw at the hype that Marvel was so effortlessly able to generate. I want them to be better than this, absolute mess. You can have the best writer, director, cameraman at the helm. But if the STUDIO interferes too much, you're screwed no matter what. Sonic the Hedgehog is succeeding because they're following the Marvel formula yet still having their own style of writing, editing, etc; take INSPIRATION from the property you're basing your film off of, but make it work FOR film, go slow but steady. Here's hoping the future of the DC Cinematic Universe is better...it can't get any worse than what we've had.

[@nalday2534]

Sonic was a bad movie. Keep that formula. Keep your teases. We'll keep our stories.

[@TheRibottoStudios]

@@nalday2534 way to completely miss my point why marvel worked where DC failed. You say you'll keep your stories but what STORIES have been told that didn't just shove other characters into those stories? The Batman 2022 was the first DC movie that actually felt like they HAD a story to TELL. IN TWENTY TWENTY TWO.

[@danield.8233]

@@TheRibottoStudios you forgot The Suicide squad

[@TheRibottoStudios]

@@danield.8233 oh yeah I did forget that. Whoops

[@JamesEatWorld7758]

You must have completely missed Peacemaker

[@brandawgz]

Been so hyped for this one, I strongly believe James is gonna do a lot of good for DC. He seems so passionate and I love his creative vision! Another banger of a video by the way! I absolutely loved this one, I’m so glad you’ve been uploading more!

[@OcularAMVs]

That part of your childhood was so inspiring. Thank you for sharing

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank YOU for watching. :)

[@masoncorrea5224]

alex i love every single one of your videos but this is my absolute favorite. i’ve never shared a passion for an idea with you so hard. you managed to put into words how much James Gunn leading means for not only us as fans but also as filmmakers. the opportunities seem almost endless for both sides and that’s such a good feeling. I really hope he sees this video because it’s so good. great job alex!

[@ivankekic8411]

i'm really excited to see his SUPERMAN movie. cause he knows that SUPERMAN is the greatest superhero of all TIME!

[@startswithdee3425]

I got really emotional when you mentioned your dad. Me and my dad used to turn out all the lights in the house and have light saber fights. Great memories.

[@Smxnaxpls]

Really appreciate you sharing the memories of your childhood plays with your father. Made me tear up for sure

[@pingusthyroidproblem701]

Beautifully made man. Everything you covered was spot on (polka dot style)

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you dude!

[@motumbu2236]

I support Gunn completely, he is a man that can make any character, ridiculous and strange as it may be work! Im hopeful for the future of DC and hope he adapts some bangers like the Teen Titans, Lobo, Green Lantern, Booster Gold...

[@GamingTank]

Jesus man, the hope section of this video had me right in the feels. You never fail to surprise me Alex

[@spider_coffee_addict]

Never ever have i thought a HiTop Films video would make me tear up. Then Alex pulls up with the mostly heartbreaking yet heartpleasing talk about him and his dad. Just. Beautiful.

[@HunterDeutsch]

Hope, hope is what can make this universe special. James is full of that hope.

[@SunsetDiner]

JAMES GUNN IS GONNA CRUSH IT AND MAKE DC A POWERHOUSE. Seriously, everything he touches turns to gold and Peacemaker was the best comic book show of '22. The future is glorious!

[@MandatoryFruit]

With James Gunn at the helm, I'm feeling my hopes rise for the eventuality of a Kite Man feature. Whether it be his own film or something else, he's got a great story that should be told.

[@StoryStreet]

Every video you post, this one especially, just makes me want to make something, and that is the highest compliment I feel I can bestow.

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you buddy!

[@Smonkyyy]

I cannot fathom the tears that would stream down my face if someone wrote a script like this about how my passion inspires them.

[@Tenchi707]

What?

[@luisz222]

I have trust that James Gunn will finally get dc to make a true adaptation of John Constantine. he’s ridiculously overlooked as a character and is easily my 2nd favorite fictional character of all time after Batman. little known fact is that a lot of the popular supernatural shows like well Supernatural have taken inspiration and elements from John Constantine/ Hellblazer. he’s the blueprint. I think it’s a character that is utterly and totally in James’ wheelhouse. one he’s deeply flawed and tortured and two beneath all of the flaws is someone who just wants to do good. It’s the perfect mix of pulpy noir and horror. Keanu Reeves Constantine got the tone right. it’s supposed to be dark and noir heavy, but they forgot to actually do the character right. He’s not Batman. John Constantine has a dark sense of humor and most of all he’s a con man. He’s a skilled magician sure but his greatest strength is his ability to talk himself out of anything. manipulate and blackmail anyone. that’s why he was able to con the actual devil. With James involved I think we could finally get the John Constantine adaptation that we’ve wanted since 2005.

[@SS-um8ji]

You got a few tears out me this time- idk how you do that regularly. Those last 3 or so minutes really spoke to my soul. Thank you again for inspiring me.

[@dwelty]

Dude I'm about to cry, why'd you have to go so hard on this one 😢

[@yash_kapoor]

Damn dude you got me out here in a Denny’s crying my eyes out 😖😭

[@speroentertainment6990]

The part about you and your dad really got me man. Been watching your videos for a long time, and that’s the first time I’ve teared up.

[@Mike-wr7om]

I also grew up in Pittsburgh, also loved comics as a kid and, in particular, the Batman Animated Series, also transitioned to loving movies around the age of twelve, also dreamed of being a filmmaker, also treasure memories of going to comic books stores on Saturday mornings with my dad when I was ten or eleven years old. It's nice to meet a kindred soul.

[@adityawankhede7260]

I'm telling yall, this guy's gonna be a star director in the future. Calling it already.

[@christophergraphia4698]

You just gave me wood at the prospect of a Gunn-backed Swamp Thing!! And the prospect of seeing Etrigan in live action!?! Man, im having palpitations.

[@FabianEllis]

This video genuinely made me emotional. Fantastic work.

[@loltothebanknojoke]

Bro I watch every video of yours like a movie. I won't say that u are like my favorite person on Earth or u changed my life. It is just pleasurably af to sit back and watch ur vid after a busy day or sum. Keep grinding my man, ur vids are work of art 4r.

[@pppoopoo2886]

Dude I’m still trying to wrap my head around why you’re not more popular. I mean holy fucking shit this like one video alone, just you talking about your deep love of these characters was poetic and perfectly written. I sound like a fuckin super geek, I don’t care. You made me feel that way. I’ve had the that same love that you have for superhero’s but was never able to put it in to words, and I’m sure you feel the same way. But these videos bring me that much closer. I could go on and on, but just, thank you. Truly

[@matmachina]

My dude. Don't stop. Ever. I look forward to every single one of your videos and find insight, news, knowledge and hope in every one. I ambitiously look forward to your inevitably successful career in film and the art you will make. Don't stop. Ever.

[@Sir_Cube]

I love your passion. Never lose it, it's infectious.

[@ejgonzalez7246]

Since Gunn confirmed he’s filming Superman: Legacy, you should do a video on what you would like to see in the movie like your Batman 2 video pls 😊

[@calvinng2597]

It's been so long since the last time I just sat and watched an entire video without clicking away, i almost forgot how nice it felt. Great video man

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you!

[@CymruCreator]

damn it dude, you made me cry again. I'm full of hope for what James Gunn will bring us now. I saw all those interesting characters and come to realise how much more potential is in DC. I feel that same sense of wonder that you described.

[@e_1665]

I’m excited and and also very scared to see what James Gunn does with DC and I hope he fixes it finally feels like with marvel slowing down and James gun taking over DC I think marvel and DC are finally listening to us and it makes me happy.

[@mrknowall2849]

As a comic book fan and DC fan, I'm so glad you are for the underdog. I'm a fan of DC Comics and proud of it, as such my top 10 list of favorite superheroes are from DC: 1) Green Lantern Hal Jordan 2) Dr Occult 3) Metal Men 4) Metamorpho 5) The Ray 6)B' Wana Beast 7) The Atom 8) Phantom Stranger 9) Wildcat 10) Karate Kid -there hopefully James Gunn find one of these characters a place in live-action film or tv

[@Comicbroe405]

James Gunn has always known the type of characters that work in his niche & who don't so I'm really looking forward to see what he does next too. Also the fact that a filmmaker is headlining the team is great cuz the creativity won't have to be restricted like before.

[@Steven_ze_engineer]

Hitop not sure if you saw peacemaker, but man I highly recommend. You'll fall in love with those scrappy characters

[@captainbeastwinger4940]

The timing lol

[@defnotkevin]

Great video, love how personal you made this

[@chickenwinna]

Maybe now we can finally get that live action scooby doo crossover we've always wanted.

[@STANNco]

looking at clips of Guardians of the galaxy again, and thinking about the few problems i had with those movies, made me think how amazing a fit Gunn could be to make Cowboy Bebop as a live action show. It obviously doesn't need one, but cowboy bebop was very brief and could for sure have way more adventures packed within it's story

[@roddyhuckle2006]

This was beautiful, your passion is so palpable and is just so inspiring to me. Thank you for continuing to share your passions, and helping me to keep on wanting to dream and make my own movies.

[@HiTopFilms]

❤️❤️

[@weekly7827]

@@HiTopFilms Tops Films, why don't you talk about David Fincher's Spider-Man? I'm sure that's the best Spider-Man version we could have!

[@TheManTheyCallJC]

I had no idea you were from Pittsburgh, it’s dope seeing people here doing stuff they love regardless of what everyone else thinks, it’s refreshing. Keep it up man

[@shinobix1651]

You know it’s good when HiTop makes a video

[@luckystallone4194]

The heart you put in these videos...... It's inspiring!

[@nelsonortiz9295]

even tho like some of snyder films like snyder cut and man of steel imagine how much better dc would of been if the guy steering the ship was a storyteller like Gunn instead of a visual one like Snyder

[@thefanboy2008]

For me, DC is best when it’s filmmaker driven

[@Idevaughan530]

James Gunn is a legend Disney is just super sensitive

[@alexjproductions2.0]

Alex I delayed my Lego DC vs Star Wars stop motion film until this January to give myself time to edit some more of the film. This film, I tried to make feel like a actual movie, and not really a Lego movie, I tried to make an emotional story, and great moments and make the characters great. I tried to do the action as good as I could make it, and everything the best way I could make it. I have worked over 3 1/2 years on this film, from December 2019 slowly thinking about it, then 2020 spending months writing the script and rewriting the script, and then 2021, actually starting to shoot the film, and adding special effects, and this year, reshooting scenes and editing them, I have worked extremely hard on everything for this. So once it does finally come out I hope it does well with the recognition, and I hope everyone who watches it, loves the film. And I hope you love and appreciate everything about the film. Thank you for reading this if you did, and I will alert you once this movie comes out in January, and send you the link on Twitter, thank you Alex, for being a great person, and being a great KZbin, happy new year!!!

[@thepopculturedude1606]

This is truly one of your most inspirational videos you've ever made Alex. I always applaud to your honest words with pure heart and soul on keeping things in your videos. As this was a nice heartfelt dedicated video of what makes James Gunn a great filmmaker and an inspirational role model for all aspiring filmmakers to make comic book movies in big budget studios.✨

[@suto5704]

Your videos are always inspirational or remind me of how much I love movies and comics and all that. Great job Hitop

[@CancelHappiness]

As long as The Batman 2 is still happening then I'm ALL IN

[@serious_russian2270]

I just thank the universe for such passionate people as yourself.

[@MegaMan-bs3oy]

If he just brings the character story and passion of Peace Maker and Guardians to the rest of DC that will be enough. that will be WAY more than what we deserve and it will be epic. I want to see like a Batman actual Bat family infighting stuff maybe a super man family squabble I want to see the Bat family get torn down by something dramatic then having to come back together to solve some big issue only they can.

[@themadtitan7603]

I wonder how they'll handle Batman within the new DCU. I LOVED The Batman and thought it was the best live-action depiction of the character that has the potential to tell many stories and adapt many important parts across the rest of Batman's career like forming the Bat Family overtime. So does that mean we'll see two Batman versions like that across two different universes?

[@BasketCase420]

Yasssssss I'm so excited about this. I have faith and hope for DC for the first time in a long time

[@matriaxpunk]

OH BOY, this has aged like fresh milk

[@angelusdemorte3]

Your story with your Dad is bringing tears out of my eyes... I remember when my Grandfather took me for a treasure hunt in his backyard.

[@_dire__]

HiTop just can't get a break, can he. What a timing

[@maxkull2899]

Gunn is my favorite director of all time- probably because he's someone who I've seen grow as a person as I was watching his films progress growing up. I was heartbroken when he initially got fired when those Tweets resurfaced. I dunno what I would have done. Especially knowing his style/previous work in comedy, and what the climate was like in the early 2000s, I instantly understood that things must have been awful for him, because even though those jokes were gross and not okay to post online, living in the age of shitposts and dark satire, it was obvious they were never serious. Plus we've all seen the early internet, let's not pretend there hasn't been anything we've said we wish we could take back. But then he kept going. He apologized and hit a low point. He accepted he was 'cancelled'. His crew stood up for him, his girlfriend, his brother, and essentially everyone he's worked with, and eventually, they wanted him back. Now he's in charge of DC Studios, still working with Marvel, and is married to the woman he loves. Talk about a come back. It just goes to show that you should never give up on yourself. People will come to realize the type of person you really are, as long as you're willing to live up to the mistakes of your past, and more importantly, embrace your future.

[@rhetiq9989]

I feel sorry for anyone who’s easily turned off by James’ hit or miss humor at least from what I’ve seen in the GOTG movies and TSS, bcs more often than not they’re just icing on the cake for what truly matter underneath which are stories about the broken and disgraceful banding together above their differences to find their place together in the world. They’re genuinely stories about rediscovering hope and if there’s one thing that DC needs right now, is hope. I believe James is their hope, as much as Superman is DC’s symbol of hope for decades, because he understands that very idea. Will James do Superman and the rest of DC justice? Only time will tell, but I’ve faith he will and at the very least he will try

[@ethandoyle4978]

I cant’ express how glad I am that u have hope for the future of Dc

[@aaroncrilly2005]

To Whoever Tried to Ruin James Life By Leaking Those Tweets. Thank You. You saved DC and improved James life.

[@HenryLouis21]

There is a saying that should apply to this, but I can't think of any.

[@dannyburrington1467]

I fully support the Hollywood biz referring to bringing in James Gunn on a movie or something as “bringing in and firing off the Gunn”

[@creativeyoutubename3175]

Uploaded 6 seconds ago? Great way to wake up

[@jeremycurle6880]

lol

[@dannyburrington1467]

Also Hitop, that monologue about your childhood with your father made me tear up, you’ve reminded me of childhood, this is a beautiful video man

[@Spongebrain97]

Anybody else think that Mathew Vaughn would be a good choice to direct the next solo Superman film?

[@worlds_greatest_detective5198]

HiTop I was already so hopeful for Gunn's DCU, but you just multiplied all my feelings about it by 20 and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you.

[@grbhighlights9401]

Nah HiTop you knew something before we did. All kinds of DCU news has came out right after u posted this 💀

[@HiTopFilms]

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[@grbhighlights9401]

@@HiTopFilms you have really been hiding that the Jason Todd movie is DCU Canon haven’t you

[@thetreyandrew]

that part about you and your dad almost got me to tears. this is what i love the most about these characters and stories.

[@nickutzig1157]

I find it hilarious how one week James Gunn puts out don’t believe anything unless it comes from him or Peter, and then the next week we are all freaking out over a THR report. Are we that short sighted

[@pumpkin1982]

That was a great short film. Great footage of your childhood, super 8 editing, all that.

[@andresanguianozuniga6798]

I think James Gunn its one of the most BALANCED filmmakers we have today... Comedy, action and heart on the storytelling. On an artistic level, a true ASPIRATIONAL symbol.

[@chrismelon450]

@Oddwolf 799 honestly almost every marvel sequel is ass or mid but it’s kinda weird how u choose to nitpick that one movie out of his catalog. quick to hate before giving praise

[@mohabalserafe3795]

​@OBC 24 it really wasn't it had really good moments and a good villain I Don't really understand the hate surrounding this movie

[@adibrata6472]

Imagine if James Gunn took the opportunity to make a Superman movie.

[@Brimstonebat]

Every time I watch your videos I cry….

[@leonnarddavis]

Well this aged well

[@AceBallon3721]

Yeah… cavil better stay as Superman, I swear to god

[@Pepsi_Man_Max]

I was 14 when the Avengers came out and everyone was talking about how much better Marvel was than DC. I still enjoyed both but after seeing The Dark Knight Trilogy and reading so many Batman comics I still waited for the day DC would get it together and produce the greatest cinematic universe ever. I've sat back and seen every Marvel project and enjoyed the ups and downs of the MCU, but I've longed for DC to finally showcase exactly what it can be. I appreciate what Zack Snyder was trying to do, but I'm so excited for what James Gunn WILL do. For now... all we can do is wait

[@SmartypantsTutoring]

While I like Fiege and think he understands the business, it takes a true creative like Gunn that could lead to some truly great movies. Gunn seems to have an understanding both comics and movies(lately I think we’re trying so hard to please comic fans that the filmmaking has taken a backseat).

[@alohatigers1199]

Trying to please the comic book fans, knowing that they make up a niche community, a small one. It won’t help please the shareholders. Avengers Infinity war, Endgame, and the first avengers movie, Fiege did that. 3 movies, plus Spider-Man: NWH, all of them in the top 10 highest grossing film. Fiege is that guy

[@clutchcobra2729]

Glad to see the wholesome origin story of your love for filmmaking

[@KratosisGod]

I love how as soon as James Gunn decided to make a decision that was against fans wishes they turned against him even tho they have no idea what he's planning just goes to show how fickle most people are.

[@Tenchi707]

It's just Henry Cavill is so godamm perfect looking for Superman

[@Milmiskew]

The timing of this omg

[@stevecristian6932]

Aged like milk

[@butcherff1137]

you just made me cry man thank u

[@aaronaquila1872]

...aight who's gonna tell him about ww3 and aquaman?

[@joshcooke4196]

I can’t get over how much you have improved as a creator. Every video feels like it’s getting better and better. Going back and watching your old videos, they already moved me further then basically any other video essays I can find on this platform. But now especially over the last year, you’ve been able to give off such an emotional honesty with your videos. They feel so vulnerable, so real more then anything I’ve seen on the internet. You put your heart on your sleeves for these videos and it’s so inspiring and emotionally impactful. Your seriously incredible man. Keep up the amazing work. Favourite channel on KZbin by far ❤ P.S. can’t wait to see your amazing work on Jason. Really looking forward to seeing your take on a character that means so much to you.

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you for the kind words my friend. I really needed to hear them.

[@joshcooke4196]

@@HiTopFilms thanks for taking the time to read my comment man much love ❤️

[@rjq9468]

Bro why you gotta make me cry, this video is beautiful and so inspirational as a filmmaker

[@psalivah1008]

A HiTop upload is like a James Gunn film, you can’t stop watching until it’s over