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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

xbimpy Since: Jul, 2015
#43176: Sep 16th 2015 at 7:06:14 PM

laws dont apply to Tony Stark lol. he ignores that shit until well of course he realizes his way isnt the way to go

JBC31187 Since: Jan, 2015
#43177: Sep 16th 2015 at 7:10:32 PM

Yeah, that one turned out all right. But was that the only time Tony Stark went around enforcing world peace? And that was a straightforward mission- fly in, kill everybody using Stark gear, fly out. What if there's a border dispute? Do you trust Stark to know the best way to resolve it? Even his friends think he's kind of a flake.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#43179: Sep 16th 2015 at 8:05:03 PM

The more I learn about Terrence Howard and how crazy he is, the more I'm glad that Marvel did not get him back as Rhodey. That dude doesn't believe in basic math.

edited 16th Sep '15 8:05:27 PM by alliterator

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#43180: Sep 16th 2015 at 8:09:03 PM

I guess you can complain about how Marvel handled talent in the past, but dropping Terrence Howard does not appear to have been a bad decision.

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Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#43181: Sep 16th 2015 at 9:45:08 PM

He says that he stripped wires in his dad’s electric razor so that he could shock his own face in order to restore feeling in his right eye after being diagnosed with a nerve disorder.

...there is nothing I can say that would add to that. I'm not sure if I'm horrified, amazed, or if I can even believe it.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#43182: Sep 16th 2015 at 9:48:20 PM

Did you not read the part where he doesn't believe that one times one equals one?

Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#43183: Sep 16th 2015 at 9:53:10 PM

I don't think Howard understands how squares and roots work.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#43184: Sep 17th 2015 at 12:27:51 AM

Peggy wins for sure in terms of her guest stars...can't wait to see whom she gets for the last round to top this.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#43185: Sep 17th 2015 at 1:34:36 AM

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You referring to the Dubsmash thing?

edited 17th Sep '15 1:35:09 AM by edvedd

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nervmeister Since: Oct, 2010
#43187: Sep 17th 2015 at 6:35:38 AM

A previous poster said that superheroes work better as character types than as a whole genre (mentioned Winter Soldier really being a political thriller, only with superheroes). That struck a positive chord with me, so now I'm musing about what they could with upcoming Phase 3 films. Dr Strange for instance they could take the Dark Fantasy + Mystery route ("who killed the Ancient One?") or go straight horror even. Strange's Rogues Gallery is filled with Eldritch Abominations and demon lords after all, plus this is his first outing as a sorceror so he's still green and thus vulnerable, upping the tension.

edited 17th Sep '15 6:38:55 AM by nervmeister

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#43188: Sep 17th 2015 at 6:42:41 AM

[up]Considering the director they picked, I think it is a safe bet that they intend to go for horror with dr. Strange. Got G Vol2 will naturally be another Space Opera (because there really aren't enough good ones), and Spider-man is supposed to be a teen-movie. I suspect Captain Marvel will be somehow military related? That one is really the big question mark in all this.

nervmeister Since: Oct, 2010
#43189: Sep 17th 2015 at 6:46:51 AM

[up]Captain Marvel could be one of those sci-fi thriller "alien abduction" and/or "alien conspiracy/infiltration" films complete with "Area 51"-esque military intrigue. One that hammers home the consequences of the Battle of New York, an event that made the galactic community take notice of Earth. And Agents Of Shield set some groundwork for the Kree's "shadow" being cast on the planet. This should in essence be the escalation point where they start getting really bold and up their covert meddling with humanity.

edited 17th Sep '15 7:14:20 AM by nervmeister

stingerbrg Since: Jun, 2009
#43190: Sep 17th 2015 at 6:48:23 AM

Probably depends on what comics they draw inspiration from. The one collection I read seemed to be a jumping on point for new readers, and it had her going into space to help save an alien planet from an evil empire.

nervmeister Since: Oct, 2010
#43191: Sep 17th 2015 at 6:56:21 AM

[up]That would just be GOTG all over again but with the lead having superpowers and minus the ensemble. So I say avoid that kind of plotline.

edited 17th Sep '15 7:01:24 AM by nervmeister

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#43192: Sep 17th 2015 at 7:52:08 AM

Official photos of the cast of Jessica Jones!

Speaking of which, you guys think we'll see cameos from anyone in Daredevil who isn't Claire Temple?

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#43193: Sep 17th 2015 at 7:54:22 AM

[up]If they do this, I am sure they will try to keep it secret.

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#43194: Sep 17th 2015 at 7:58:37 AM

  • JESSICA: Well, we've resolved the story but now we're in legal trouble. What do we do?
  • MURDOCK: (smashes through the wall) It sounds like you'll need a LAWYER to help you!
  • SHE-HULK: (smashes through the wall) It sounds like you'll need a lawyer TEAM-UP CROSSOVER to help you!
  • SPIDER-MAN: (smashes through the wall) And I'm here too for some reason!
  • WOLVERINE: (smashes through the wall) I can't even legally be in this show!
  • JESSICA: My house! What did your awful joke do to my house?!

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#43195: Sep 17th 2015 at 8:17:21 AM

[up]I resent this notion. Daredevil would naturally smash through the door, Spider-man through the window and Wolverine though the roof! They have standards!

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#43196: Sep 17th 2015 at 8:36:46 AM

Speaking of which, you guys think we'll see cameos from anyone in Daredevil who isn't Claire Temple?

That's what the Defenders series is for.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#43197: Sep 17th 2015 at 8:42:32 AM

So I guess Purple Man won't be purple even in post. Thank goodness.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#43198: Sep 17th 2015 at 8:48:01 AM

We don't know that. He could turn a tint of purple when using his powers. Or he could turn purple within the series itself.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
xbimpy Since: Jul, 2015
#43200: Sep 17th 2015 at 10:19:28 AM

It would be cig if he had powers or only every now and then. His powers are pyschochactive pheromones that secret from his body. When in contact the with other humans he can tame them to their will. How thats shown well you can do hulications whenever he commits crimes... hnmmmmmm. Special effects or none?

I'm really curious about the expansion. He was just a spy who almost got shot except the bullet hit a container of chemicals that fell on him. Since then he decided to use his new powers for trooolozozoz until Namor killed him. Then he came back with a shot load of purple children. Overall he's a sleezy nobody who doesn't have a lot ambition and being persuasive is his best taltent. He has a lot to make up for the lack of detail much like Luke Cage's baddies

edited 17th Sep '15 10:32:16 AM by xbimpy


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