Teach Me: Why is Gambit so awesome?

[Trace2010]

I was really surprised they never had Gambit in any of the three movies, seeing as he is one of the more popular characters.

The good news is that Gambit is in the Wolverine movie.

Watched the preview at the beginning of Valkyrie- wasn't sold after X-3...but definitely am now. Gambit was my favorite growing up.

 

[Trace2010]

Gambit's awesome?

When did that happen?

Personally i've always been a Nightcrawler/Beast kinda guy when it came to X-men.

Loved what they did with Nightcrawler in X-2 (him becoming Storm's emotional anchor)...was completely pissed off that they didn't put him in X-3 (Hollywood Reviews are just plain stupid sometimes- don't think any of the big boys actually liked him).

 

[Randall Savage]

I liked Gambit's introduction in the comics; a master thief who randomly teams up with a mind wiped de-aged storm and helps her through her second go at being a teenager by them stealing what seemed like everything worth stealing in whatever slum of a city they were in.

You see; right from the get go the powers are secondary to his character; totally criminal, but ultimately charming.

The whole romance with Rogue was annoying, especially in the cartoon, as it seemed like the only thing they understood about him, but they did her character pretty well overall (though she's still only interesting once you understand that the root of her most useful powers in the cartoon (flight and super strength) came from her putting Miss Marvel in a coma.)

And there you see a totally contrasting character; made interesting entirely by her powers (pain, death and power theft) and her parentage (at least in raising her, in particular a certaon shape shifting serial killer), whereas gambit's powers have nothing whatsoever to do with what makes him interesting.

 

[Archemetis]

Gambit's awesome?

When did that happen?

Personally i've always been a Nightcrawler/Beast kinda guy when it came to X-men.

Loved what they did with Nightcrawler in X-2 (him becoming Storm's emotional anchor)...was completely pissed off that they didn't put him in X-3 (Hollywood Reviews are just plain stupid sometimes- don't think any of the big boys actually liked him).

I read that he demanded more money for the role so the shaved monkey that made three basically told him to fuck himself.

Really though if i had to spend 4-6 hours average in make up just to film either 2 minutes or no footage (Because in the production people inh make up are expected to be in make up at every shoot whether needed or not) i'd demand more money too.

 

[TwistedEllipses]

I've never read an X-Men comic, so my impressions of Gambit are strictly from the 90's cartoon series.

yep, that's where I know the most about him from and yes he did look stupid in that costume:

 

[Viewtiful SNAkE]

gambit is just uber cool lol
i mean common, dont u just lvoe the french accent it draws me in all he time lmao
but srs, hes awesome always been my fav

 

[PedroSteckecilo]

Gambit is "awesome" because he's Cajun, wears a Trench Coat, Carries a staff and his power is kinda cool.

 

[Trace2010]

Gambit's awesome?

When did that happen?

Personally i've always been a Nightcrawler/Beast kinda guy when it came to X-men.

Loved what they did with Nightcrawler in X-2 (him becoming Storm's emotional anchor)...was completely pissed off that they didn't put him in X-3 (Hollywood Reviews are just plain stupid sometimes- don't think any of the big boys actually liked him).

I read that he demanded more money for the role so the shaved monkey that made three basically told him to fuck himself.

Really though if i had to spend 4-6 hours average in make up just to film either 2 minutes or no footage (Because in the production people inh make up are expected to be in make up at every shoot whether needed or not) i'd demand more money too.

I concur after much violent laughter...you summed that one up pretty well.

 

[Trace2010]

I've never read an X-Men comic, so my impressions of Gambit are strictly from the 90's cartoon series.

yep, that's where I know the most about him from and yes he did look stupid in that costume:

Interesting...me too- but I liked him because of the TV show...didn't have the opportunity to collect comics back then.

 

[Onyxblackwolf]

Of all the X men, he has the most interesting story. He was a street ruffian who could blow stuff up with his mind. Mister Sinister limited his powers and now, even though he's STILL one of the most powerful mutants on earth, he's been toned down lots. He has no real fears anymore, and he can actually die. He's been through a lot and that't made him tough, strong, street smart and brave. as for the cards, it's a fantatic trademark. everybody knows him as "The Card Guy". plus it gives him all those one-liners like "ace in the hole!" and "have a heart, mon ami"

Yeesh Mr.Sinister sure has his hands gripped tightly 'round the throats of many X-Men.

Well this certainly makes Gambit more interesting - I wish they had books for everyone's Origin story (considering Logan's was so interesting before all the spandex superhero work) because I think I'd go out and pick up Gambit's.
Actually didn't he have a comic mini-series in the 90s?

Oh, and I legitimately laughed when I read "have a heart, mon ami." I couldn't imagine delivering that line to someone I'm blowing up and not crack up laughing.

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Okay the card thing makes more sense now that it was explained (by everyone). Is it safe to assume that Gambit is a professional card chucker as well? He otherwise wouldn't get much use out of the cards otherwise I suppose.

Question - couldn't he just run around punching people/charging them with kinetic energy to make them explode? I think I remember him doing that (but only in the cartoon - and only to robots).

 

[tijuanatim]

Of all the X men, he has the most interesting story. He was a street ruffian who could blow stuff up with his mind. Mister Sinister limited his powers and now, even though he's STILL one of the most powerful mutants on earth, he's been toned down lots. He has no real fears anymore, and he can actually die. He's been through a lot and that't made him tough, strong, street smart and brave. as for the cards, it's a fantatic trademark. everybody knows him as "The Card Guy". plus it gives him all those one-liners like "ace in the hole!" and "have a heart, mon ami"

Yeesh Mr.Sinister sure has his hands gripped tightly 'round the throats of many X-Men.

Well this certainly makes Gambit more interesting - I wish they had books for everyone's Origin story (considering Logan's was so interesting before all the spandex superhero work) because I think I'd go out and pick up Gambit's.
Actually didn't he have a comic mini-series in the 90s?

Oh, and I legitimately laughed when I read "have a heart, mon ami." I couldn't imagine delivering that line to someone I'm blowing up and not crack up laughing.

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Okay the card thing makes more sense now that it was explained (by everyone). Is it safe to assume that Gambit is a professional card chucker as well? He otherwise wouldn't get much use out of the cards otherwise I suppose.

Question - couldn't he just run around punching people/charging them with kinetic energy to make them explode? I think I remember him doing that (but only in the cartoon - and only to robots).

He could, but then he would just be Wolverine with pyrotechnics. The playing cards are his signature, his calling card.

 

[fallen1]

Gambit is a mystery. He's the archeatypical loner rogue. He's smoother than Logan, More bad ass than Scott and more quick witted Than Hank. He also one of the few x men with a real trademark. and his accent is just pure awesome

Could I get a more in depth explanation? This just makes him sound like a Mary Sue, which I don't think was your intention - unless he is, which would be disappointing.

And okay, I forgot that he can charge things with kinetic energey and make them explode, which is notably pretty rad, but why cards?

(PS: Also, I love Deadpool and Nightcrawler too.)

"Gambit, why do you use playing cards?"

"It's like having 52 bombs in my pocket."

This is probably the best explanation ever! LOL

 

[Lord Beautiful]

Everyone who says he makes stuff explode is wrong. Wrong. He charges objects with kinetic energy. How awesome is that? And he uses a quarterstaff, and he's a master thief.

And he's Cajin.
Put all that together and you have an absurdly kickass mutant.

 

[Jursa]

He's a bastard and likes to blow up stuff... I guess many people can relate to him

 

[Smells Like Muff]

Guys/Gals

Abilities aside its his personality traits that draws us in. Has been my favorite for many many years.

 

[Caliostro]

Gambit is a mystery. He's the archeatypical loner rogue. He's smoother than Logan, More bad ass than Scott and more quick witted Than Hank. He also one of the few x men with a real trademark. and his accent is just pure awesome

Pretty much this.

 

[Mr.Pandah]

I think the fact that he was even a "bad" guy at one point more than qualifies him for the following he has garnered.

 

[Rajin Cajun]

Gambit is awesome because he is Cajun.
*points to SN*
Win.

 

[Dubiousduke]

The only good character to come out of X-Men was Deadpool. The rest have been arse.

Affirmative, captain.

 

[Duck Sandwich]

Question - couldn't he just run around punching people/charging them with kinetic energy to make them explode? I think I remember him doing that (but only in the cartoon - and only to robots).

In X-Men Legends 2, he can do this. The enemies don't actually get instant-killed from the explosion, but they take some good damage and get knocked into the air.