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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

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#41126: Aug 17th 2015 at 5:34:56 PM

Sure. "Best buddy."

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
zam Since: Jun, 2009
Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#41129: Aug 17th 2015 at 5:52:39 PM

Just boys being bros.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
zam Since: Jun, 2009
higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#41131: Aug 17th 2015 at 5:56:48 PM

[up][up] What's better than this? Just guys being dudes.

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#41132: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:05:03 PM

Men being mates.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#41133: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:05:22 PM

"No homo, bro" said Steve as he drew Bucky closer. "Bro..." he responded as they pressed their lips together.

tongue

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#41134: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:08:07 PM

"We're just good friends" Sam whispered as he snuggled in between the two men

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#41135: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:14:43 PM

"Guy love, that's all it is" Sam insisted as they shared a post-brobang cigarette.

My various fanfics.
zam Since: Jun, 2009
#41137: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:21:12 PM

Just as long as Tony isn't invited.

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#41138: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:23:02 PM

Nah, get a time machine and invite Howard.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#41139: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:25:59 PM

Man, I remember when the first Avengers came out and Steve/Tony shippers were churning out fanworks like nobody's business. Think they'll do the same now that Civil War's coming?

SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#41142: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:55:51 PM

Probably not, considering the reason Steve/Tony was even popular in the first place was mostly carryover from the gobs of Ho Yay in the comics. IMO their interactions in the the first Avengers movie was less Foe Yay and more genuine resentment that eventually turned into camaraderie, but that offhand line in AOU didn't feel quite earned yet.

I'm actually a little worried about Civil War because of that. The comics had the sense of two close friends torn apart by the differences in their beliefs, but if they try to keep that theme in the movie it won't be as effective because MCU Steve and Tony just don't have a convincingly strong or developed enough bond for it to work.

edited 17th Aug '15 6:57:32 PM by AlleyOop

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#41143: Aug 17th 2015 at 6:57:55 PM

Like all things, it's probably getting modified.

They do have a conflict, at least.

edited 17th Aug '15 6:58:16 PM by edvedd

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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
#41144: Aug 17th 2015 at 7:39:31 PM

The real friendship torn apart by Civil War was Iron Man/Thor

Alas.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Ekuran Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
#41145: Aug 17th 2015 at 7:45:55 PM

On the other hand, we'll get to see some raw, Lightning hot Iron Hammer action.

edited 17th Aug '15 7:46:06 PM by Ekuran

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#41147: Aug 17th 2015 at 10:10:27 PM

Sure, Hayley. His "boob."

My various fanfics.
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#41148: Aug 17th 2015 at 10:11:17 PM

Hey, does anyone notice how Tom Holland was pretty vague on his take on Spider-Man?

So, about Spider-Man...

I've been really strongly advised that I'm not allowed to answer anything on that note. I'm really sorry. Trust me, I'd love to tell you. But I have one person staring at me right now going "No!"

Hmmmmmmm....

edited 17th Aug '15 10:12:36 PM by TargetmasterJoe

Prowler I'm here for our date, Rose! Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
I'm here for our date, Rose!
#41149: Aug 17th 2015 at 10:13:43 PM

[up] And?

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#41150: Aug 17th 2015 at 10:13:45 PM

[up][up][up]I mean, Chris and Hayley like to casually make out for her dubsmash videos, so I wouldn't be surprised. tongue

edited 17th Aug '15 10:14:13 PM by higherbrainpattern


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