On our way home yesterday from Tito Boy’s Despedida Party and my cousin Tintin’s birthday party, we saw a Captain Barbell teaser mounted on a certain overpass along EDSA. And upon the site of Richard Gutierrez (who plays the role of Captain Barbell) we had a discussion on how fake his abs and muscles are. It’s really exagerrated. I was even thinking that the costume itself has those macho-like contours. I think that they should have asked Mr. Gutierrez to undergo weight training.
Afterwards, we also agreed upon that Richard Gutierrez does not even fit the role of Captain Barbell. Captain Barbell is not supposed to be mestizo-looking. He’s supposed to be more Filipino-looking. Why didn’t the casting director thought about that? Oh well, maybe they’ll be making a film where Darna and Captain Barbell will meet and will have an affair so that they’ll make waves at the box office and churn more money from it with the belief that they have a lot of fans that are very much eager to see them in a movie together.
I hope that they will not turn this crazed idea into a reality. However, I am not denying the aforementioned possibility.
You said it. CB would have looked much better had Rich built up his body a bit (the schumacher-era batman floats to mind for no reason… a costume with nipples… hmmm).
Then of course… Jericho Rosales (that is him, right?) playing Manny Pacquiao…
Apir!
yes shink! it’s definitely jericho rosales playing manny pacquiao hehe
It’s because the guy who designed Captain Barbel’s costume is the same guy who did George Clooney’s BatNipple-studded Batsuit.
Fugly costume.
Also, GMA 7′s Captain Barbell is a Smallville ripoff. They didn’t even care to stay true to CB’s (awesome) origin. They just thought that if they turn CB into a Superman clone nobody’ll notice.
Crap.
It’s because the guy who designed Captain Barbel’s costume is the same guy who did George Clooney’s BatNipple-studded Batsuit.
Fugly costume.
Also, GMA 7′s Captain Barbell is a Smallville ripoff. They didn’t even care to stay true to CB’s (awesome) origin. They just thought that if they turn CB into a Superman clone nobody’ll notice.
Crap.
GMA7 atmosphere are only for Richard G. and Angel L. no more no less..
Hello. Yes, y’all are right about the costume. Richard G. could have used his real body, not a costume. But the show itself and the characters are well created. The director and staff did a good job, and for the cast, I am proud of them for making this show well watched. There will always be critics, but there will also be positive ones. Keep up the good work. Y’all deserve —both hands up—- the roof is on FIRE.
well i dont know but maybe they just asked him for the job…..theres nothin wrong….i am soo happy they made the show….it is a very big hit…and no one notices the costume and things its the story thats good….well richard looks good for the role though and the characters are great and the set ups…they even made the flying look real…i think its okay…but i wont blame the critics its their opinion…but mine is 2 thumbs up for this show….keep the good work!!!
hEY GUYS, richard did work out and looks great by the way! did u guys see him at bench fever 2006? hubba, hubba!!
well i dont know but maybe they just asked him for the job…..theres nothin wrong….i am soo happy they made the show….it is a very big hit…and no one notices the costume and things its the story thats good….well richard looks good for the role though and the characters are great and the set ups…they even made the flying look real…i think its okay…but i wont blame the critics its their opinion…but mine is 2 thumbs up for this show….keep the good work!!!
the producers and staff didn’t get wrong for getting richard as captain barbell…he has a musculine body,handsome and most above all a good looking guy!
Being a superhero character does’nt only require physical appearances but the most important is that you have your mental and emotional aspect as an actor!
I dont mind the whole show itself, but the costume really does bug me. The abs are obviously fake & it’s a major turn off. Richard G. is a really good looking actor but he doesnt suit it. He’s got a babyface and he doesnt look manly at all. LOL sorry if it doesnt make sense, im only 14!
he’s so cute and hot bagay sa kanya ang maging hero and as for levi (patrick garcia) hindi bagay sa knya ang role na controbida! i think mas bagay s knya ang maging prince charming dahil ma-amo ang mukha ni patrick garcia kya hindi bagay sa knya ang maging bad boy sa movie or lalabas na kontrabida yun lng
hay!yan c patrick garcia, so cute…crush na crush ko yan cmula bata pa ako kya lng alam ko na hanggang panaginip lng na makasama ko xa….basta para sa akin c patrick garcia ang no 1 and the best para sa akin..
pde c richard actually kc mgling syang aktor.. gwapo pa
Hey!, This is a pretty cool blog on Richard Gutierrez as Captain Barbell! Thanks a lot and have fun!
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