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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

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#40051: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:43:39 PM

Actually, it does look like he has a goatee.

But I love the coat and the strategic placement of the Eye of Agamotto.

SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#40052: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:45:18 PM

Screw your longcoats. I want an obscene, impractical cape!

My various fanfics.
DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#40053: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:46:29 PM

[up][up] Dammit, you're right. I was hoping it was just a shadow. Ah well.

[up] Verily!

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#40055: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:48:41 PM

It looks legit, but even if it is, it's from 2014. They may have updated the look since then.

[up]Never mind then.

edited 6th Aug '15 8:49:01 PM by edvedd

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DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#40056: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:49:22 PM

Oh, that's both disappointing, yet relieving.

Wackd Since: May, 2009
#40057: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:52:46 PM

Man, that third one. Benedict Cumberbatch is: The Eightiesest Hobo.

What I want, more than anything, is for them to make different capes with a buncha different hooks on the collar, and swap them out depending on the shot so that the hooks are always distinctly visible. I love wonky perspective stuff like that in the comics and I think it'd look neatly disarming in live action.

Maybe you'd be less disappointed if you stopped expecting things to be Carmen Sandiego movies.
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#40058: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:58:14 PM

Well, the director also directed Sinister, so I have a feeling that he can do weird and freaky pretty well.

DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#40059: Aug 6th 2015 at 8:59:06 PM

I'm hoping that the movie does something similar to what he wore in "The Oath". Not only does it look a bit more practical than his traditional costume (especially the pants), but it's still close enough to the classic to be immediately recognizable.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#40060: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:13:38 PM

For what it's worth the Joblo leaks (which were completely on the money with Ant-Man and what we know of Civil War so far) has this to say:

Doc Strange and the Classic Costume:

Yep, DOCTOR STRANGE will be wearing the traditional outfit from the comics, complete with the red cape (albeit with a much smaller collar) and blue outfit. He will also have a vest of some sort, but either way will be going for an MCU version of the classic costume, which should be a relief for those that feared Marvel may not adhere to the traditional look.

edited 6th Aug '15 9:13:54 PM by AlleyOop

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#40061: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:15:44 PM

[up][up]Calling Stephen "Sherlock".

It's funny because Sherlock is one of Cumberbatch's best known roles.

edited 6th Aug '15 9:16:07 PM by TargetmasterJoe

Colonial1.1 Purveyor of Obscurity from The Marvelous River City (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Purveyor of Obscurity
#40062: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:16:14 PM

So! With the Fantastic Four hovering between 10 and 14% on RT, rated 4.3 on IM Db, a 29 on Metascore, and an 8 on Metacritic, how much do you wanna bet that Fox finally drops this hot potato back home?

"He could not know it. For it was not all a joke."
edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#40063: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:16:36 PM

@Alley: The collar is definitely getting toned down, even if that leak isn't true.

edited 6th Aug '15 9:17:21 PM by edvedd

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#40064: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:20:25 PM

[up][up] I give it a timespan between 5 months from now to mid-2016.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#40065: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:21:03 PM

It really depends on the decision to make that sequel.

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#40066: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:24:42 PM

At this point Fox might try and beg for the kind of deal that Sony has with Spinderman. That or they try and convince Marvel to do them a trade for some characters for X-Men films.

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Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#40067: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:40:17 PM

I had two thoughts on tying the Four into the MCU (although I like the suggestion of them being from the past and tied to Peggy and the Pyms).

One idea is to have them as colleges of Jane, Selvig and co. and have them use Tesseract technology to try to travel to another dimension and instead end up in an Eldritch Location.

Another thought- tie Latveria to Sarkovia and have Doom motivated in part by re-creating a homeland for his people (which he will rule absolutely, of course)

edited 6th Aug '15 9:42:00 PM by Hodor2

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#40068: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:42:19 PM

My personal theory for how to easily tie the 4 into the MCU easily is to have them have been around quietly for a few years before the MCU started, however just before everything started happening they left on a long bit of space exploration which they've now returned from.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#40069: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:45:39 PM

Not a bad idea. Also, they could borrow a bit from EMH and have Sue be a friend of Hope and Reed talk about admiring Hank's work (in an accidentally condescending way).

SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#40070: Aug 6th 2015 at 9:49:37 PM

"For being someone who isn't me, you're quite brilliant, Dr. Pym."

"..."

"What? I said he was smart."

"....Yes you did, dear."

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Colonial1.1 Purveyor of Obscurity from The Marvelous River City (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
Purveyor of Obscurity
#40071: Aug 6th 2015 at 10:18:41 PM

Would love to see Reed and Stark honk each other off.

"He could not know it. For it was not all a joke."
Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#40072: Aug 6th 2015 at 10:19:23 PM

Is that what the kids are calling it?

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#40073: Aug 7th 2015 at 3:54:52 AM

Does anyone know who will be responsible for the cinematography of Dr. Strange?

Theokal3 Since: Jan, 2012
#40074: Aug 7th 2015 at 4:10:09 AM

"Also, I apparently have Ultimate FF to blame for making Marvel Zombies a thing so I have that reason to genuinely hate it rather than just be indifferent."

I can sympathize with that. I apologize to Marvel Zombies fans since apparently some people do like this series, but personally I find it just needlessly dark and disgusting.

Also, yeah, upon hearing how Ultimate Mad Thinker is, it does sound kinda needlessly gritty.

xbimpy Since: Jul, 2015
#40075: Aug 7th 2015 at 4:37:16 AM

Should Dr. Strange be a blend between the Marvel Adventure version, The Oath, and Englehart + Brunner's run? Basically the first one is All Star Superman, the second is Dr. Strange modernized, and third has stories that defined Dr. Strange as someone who really dabbles into the cosmic horror genre and do things that would normally be associated with Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, and Grant Morrison.


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