DAREDEVIL
Opens Nationwide: February 14, 2003
Starring: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell, Michael Clarke-Duncan, Joe Pantoliano, Jon Favreau
Rating: PG-13
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Story: Is the story of Matt Murdock, son of a boxer who gets killed after he refuses to take a dive. This drives young Matt to fight crime, despite a childhood accident that robbed him of his sight. That same accident granted him exceptionally advanced senses and learns that he can "see" by vibrations made by sound - he can even hear a man's heart beating. Matt also possesses an extraordinary senses of touch and smell. Growing into a young man, Murdock becomes a lawyer but at night he is a vigilante calling Daredevil.

It's not until he meet a woman named Elektra which brings love into his heart again.  But it's when a new King-Pin wants to take over the business when tragedy strikes Daredevil a second time.

Daredevil background: Daredevil was created by Stan Lee in 1964 following the success of his other creations: namely Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, Incredible Hulk, X-Men and Avengers.  This time around, however, the man in the costume would be physically handicapped:  Daredevil is blind.  Like most of Lee's best creations, Daredevil lives in the real world, and it doesn't get any more real than New York City's infamous Hell's Kitchen.  In 1964, this neighborhood had a reputation for being especially tough, and hence, it was the perfect place for Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil) to make his law practice (by day) and war on crime (by night). 

Other Daredevil News:

Daredevil Flys High Value
Stephen Fishler, comic book historian and CEO of Metropolis Collectibles in Manhattan., has seen  a huge increase with the interested in original Daredevil comics.  ”Just last week, we sold a copy of 1964’s Daredevil #1 for $2,500,” said Mr. Fishler. While Daredevil has always been considered a second-string character in Marvel Comic’s roster, the character’s depth and intriguing back-story has enticed many of comics’ most talented writers to script his adventures throughout the years – making him a mainstay hero for many generations of comic collectors.

Cool Shades for Daredevil

Ben Affleck will play Daredevil in 20th Century Fox’s film due out February 14th. As Matt Murdock, Affleck protrays a blind man. Of course this is Hollywood and Murdock wears Ray-Ban Predator Olympia 3119 with custom red lenses. Now how’s that for styling!

Daredevil vs. Spiderman
Get ready for intense super hero justice in Daredevil vs. Spiderman. In this new dvd the two legendary superheroes collide as Daredevil faces Spider-Man in an all-out fight for justice. Dwelling in a world of eternal darkness, blind attorney Matt Murdock defends Peter Parker (Spidey’s alter-ego) by day, but at night he takes to the streets, battling anyone in his path as he searches for truth… and revenge.

DVD bonus features include "Stan Lee’s Soapbox" – with legendary comics creator Stan Lee The classic 1966 animated episode: "King Pinned" featuring the villainous Kingpin Fantastic Four bonus episode – featuring Daredevil (first time the Fantastic Four have been on DVD) and a Spanish Language Track. The film runs for 80 minutes and is not rated. Suggested retail price: $19.99 (DVD); $14.99 (VHS)

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