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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#25851: Feb 4th 2015 at 8:24:45 AM

[up] That's kind of my feeling. Also, I didn't like the Vigilante Man focus of Daredevil in the Affleck film and so I'm uneasy about it being the focus of the trailer.

I mean yes the guy is a costumed vigilante, but he's also a very principled attorney- the character shouldn't be all about beating or killing criminals- he's not the Punisher.

spashthebandragon thebandragoness from USA Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
thebandragoness
#25852: Feb 4th 2015 at 8:57:55 AM

Come on, Frank Miller Daredevil practically invented "grim and gritty Vigilante Man." Let's not let this show fall victim to "Seinfeld" Is Unfunny.

edited 4th Feb '15 8:58:20 AM by spashthebandragon

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#25853: Feb 4th 2015 at 9:41:20 AM

Being gritty and bleak was novel at the time but it's since become the standard state for a lot of superheroes, to the point where I can see why people are burnt out on it.

I liked the teaser though. Very excited for this.

Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#25854: Feb 4th 2015 at 9:59:44 AM

[up]Sure. But that is what Daredevil is most famous for. Daredevil is the grim and gritty Marvel super hero (not counting Punisher as he is not quite a "hero"). Maybe you should argue they shouldn't be doing Daredevil, but since they are, they should stay true to what the character is famous for.

Also, Marvel haven't done any grim and grittier super hero, have they? Daredevil is their experiment on the subject. It will nice to see how it compares to DC movies.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#25855: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:06:02 AM

Apparently Lego Punisher is an environmentalist.

... It says Lego Marvel Heroes but how much of a hero can I be if I keep smashing public property and committing vehicular assault

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#25856: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:14:50 AM

[up][up]I'll just note that I said I'm in favor of the tone and liked the teaser, I can just see why it might not be everyone's cup of tea.

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#25857: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:16:33 AM

[up][up] In a world where objects and people can be effortlessly reassembled, property damage and murder are, like, a misdemeanor at most.

edited 4th Feb '15 10:16:51 AM by TobiasDrake

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#25858: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:17:46 AM

I hope that they don't forget that Daredevil is also a lawyer in real life.

MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Writer, Artist, Ignored
#25859: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:21:11 AM

@Tobias and Bocaj, Oh yeah, his missions in the game have involved you stopping punks from driving around big noise cars because he doesn't like the pollution they're putting out.

I love the LEGO games. After I played LEGO Lord of the Rings and LEGO Marvel Superheroes I may never leave LEGO games. Ever.

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#25860: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:23:23 AM

I don't know why they'd forget he's a lawyer when they show his co-workers in the trailer.

stingerbrg Since: Jun, 2009
#25861: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:26:37 AM

I can't help but think that Daredevil will be directly compared to Arrow once it comes out.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#25862: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:28:25 AM

I started playing Marvel Heroes recently. It was on sale or something probably.

This is only loosely on topic since Marvel Heroes draws from the MCU.

edited 4th Feb '15 10:28:49 AM by Bocaj

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MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Writer, Artist, Ignored
#25863: Feb 4th 2015 at 10:32:36 AM

It's like 55-65% MCU, it's why I keep bringing it up. I mean, besides the fact that it's fun as hell and people should play it and its characters are relevant, mostly.

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Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#25864: Feb 4th 2015 at 11:05:01 AM

I fought Venom by building a boom box out of lego bricks.

Underwear Iron Man is an unlockable character.

My god, it is amazing.

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Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#25865: Feb 4th 2015 at 11:13:02 AM

Also, Stan Lee hulks out.

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spashthebandragon thebandragoness from USA Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
thebandragoness
#25866: Feb 4th 2015 at 11:24:41 AM

Also, Stan Lee camoes once per level and a bunch of extra times in the hub world (and Lego Batman 3 uses Adam West instead, which was pretty clever of them).

I've got fanfics for Frozen, Spectacular Spider-Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro the Dragon.
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Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#25868: Feb 4th 2015 at 12:42:20 PM

Heh

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#25870: Feb 4th 2015 at 12:53:54 PM

I'm honestly just expecting an epic 'stache off.

wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#25871: Feb 4th 2015 at 1:05:53 PM

I actually agree with one of the commenters that it should be a Hawkeye line. His lines about the hammer in the Avengers trailer have him seem to me as being more brutally dismissive of some things, and he could use a bit more personality in general.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#25872: Feb 4th 2015 at 1:39:38 PM

I am desirous of marvelous jerk Hawkeye plzthx

We're not going to get Namor, at least give me this.

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LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#25873: Feb 4th 2015 at 2:00:13 PM

[up]I was going to respond to this with a panel from the latest Hawkeye issue(because the book usually has some funny jokes about/from Clint/Kate)but this wasn't a good issue for picture grabbing what with the dark mood, blood and Clint's brother Barney seemingly dying. Now I feel too down to go look in the other issues.

edited 4th Feb '15 2:07:10 PM by LordofLore

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#25874: Feb 4th 2015 at 3:17:05 PM

His brother came back to life and then died?!

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Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#25875: Feb 4th 2015 at 4:07:53 PM

I watched the Daredevil trailer. I guess my reaction is to just shrug my shoulders. I'm not a big Daredevil fan and this trailer didn't really have anything that jumped out at me. I'll still watch it but I'm not really looking forward to it.


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