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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

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#28076: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:25:02 PM

Did she even use the stinger discs on anyone else?

She used them on some of Pierce's guards while disguised as the Councilwoman. They stay out cold for the rest of the scene.

That scene amuses me in part because one of the guards who gets zapped, Rollins, is the same guy who got decked in the face by Cap in the elevator the day before. The poor guy can't seem to catch a break.

edited 1st Mar '15 7:25:43 PM by Tuckerscreator

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#28077: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:25:37 PM

Maybe try not being evil.

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Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#28078: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:26:25 PM

[up][up][up]Exactly. It is very self contained, it would work wonders as a movie. And there is even easy things to cut off too. All that vampire nonsense is pretty extraneous.

In another topic, that Avenger Academy talk got me thinking about Quicksilver. I wonder how they will portray him in the movie. I really hope they make him the self centered, arrogant Jerk with a Heart of Gold he is in the comics. It will help to differentiate him from that character in the other movie and, frankly, that personality of his is what I find really interesting about him.

edited 1st Mar '15 7:26:48 PM by Heatth

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#28079: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:29:55 PM

Yes.

But then I also want Hawkeye to be kind of a jerk.

[up] In comic the vampire thing was just displaying that Alex was manipulative and that the Runaways weren't really jelling as a team and also we need a fight scene but you're right. Other ways to do those things.

edited 1st Mar '15 7:32:14 PM by Bocaj

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Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#28080: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:31:28 PM

[up]At this point I just want Hawkeye to have a personality.tongue At any rate, their jerkiness are of different flavors. They both jarkasses without stepping into each other toes.tongue

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
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#28081: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:32:47 PM

@Heatth: I think in some interviews he's been described as an irritable jerk because everything moves too slowly for him.

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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
#28082: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:33:03 PM

And then introduce Namor whose jerkiness blows theirs out of the water.

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Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#28083: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:38:04 PM

[up][up]Perfect! That description even comes directly from the comics (an iconic X Factor issue, if I remember correctly).

[up]Sure. The more jerks the better. Then they can abandon the Avengers name and go by "Ultimates" instead.tongue

edited 1st Mar '15 7:38:16 PM by Heatth

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#28084: Mar 1st 2015 at 7:48:52 PM

...

BURN THE FRANCHISE TO THE GROUND.

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#28085: Mar 1st 2015 at 8:25:44 PM

Is there anyone more of a jerk than Namor, really?

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Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#28086: Mar 1st 2015 at 8:32:33 PM

[up]I can't think at anyone. If you get jerkier than him you basically become a villain.

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edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
#28089: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:05:56 PM

He's also directly responsible for at least two supervillains I can think of.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#28090: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:06:50 PM

Nah. Except for in the Silver Age (where he really was the biggest jerk in existence), Jameson is typically characterized as a relatively decent person who has several... stubborn and outright obsessive areas. And is a skinflint with a huge ego, but still. Decent.

edited 1st Mar '15 9:09:02 PM by KnownUnknown

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
#28092: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:08:42 PM

You know who I think would do well in the role? Alec Baldwin. Dunno why.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#28093: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:12:09 PM

I say we get Stan Lee to play Jameson.

edited 1st Mar '15 9:15:40 PM by KnownUnknown

BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
#28094: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:13:11 PM

I say we not have a 92-year-old non-actor play a supporting role in a film series that isn't going to start for another two years.

edited 1st Mar '15 9:13:22 PM by BadWolf21

Khfan429 Since: Aug, 2009
#28095: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:15:16 PM

J.K. Simmons should remain Jameson for as long as they make Spider-Man movies. He is simply the role incarnate. grin

Speaking of Spider-Man casting... I've been watching Season 3 of House of Cards, and I was wondering; would anyone else love to see Kevin Spacey as Norman Osborn? The man gives me chills, he can pull off both manipulative and power-hungry. And most importantly, he has style enough that you can believe he would rise to power in spite of the first two things.

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#28096: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:15:35 PM

I say do not dare to speak against our Lord, you faithless heathen, for Stan Lee rules supreme over all of us, mortals, and you owe him great respect!

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KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#28097: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:15:52 PM

Now that I think about it, the Daily Bugle itself would be a cool thing it have be in the MCU without necessarily having Spidey around - kind of like a very minor Greek Chorus. I always liked the EMH episode where it was Captain America getting laid into by Jameson with Spidey commenting on it.

If we do get a lot more Bugle action in the main upcoming Spidey series, I really hope Robbie finally gets a good role. I always liked that guy.

Canid117 Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#28098: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:21:42 PM

I say we have Patrick Warburton play Dr Doom.

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Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
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#28099: Mar 1st 2015 at 9:26:37 PM

That... would actually be pretty good.

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