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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

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#46151: Nov 7th 2015 at 5:16:28 AM

Yeah it's a fascinating little video.

The sadly funny thing is how his explanation on the Hulk's philosophy perfectly explains how misused the character is in both comics and films.

edited 7th Nov '15 5:16:41 AM by Gaon

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#46152: Nov 7th 2015 at 5:20:30 AM

I like his explanation of Hawkeye.

Poor dude gets no respect.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#46154: Nov 7th 2015 at 9:04:58 AM

[up][up]Heh. Well I'm not sure which archetype Hawkeye fits in.

Galadriel Since: Feb, 2015
#46155: Nov 7th 2015 at 9:18:50 AM

The video also demonstrates why it would make sense, in a Civil War movie, to have Cap and Hulk on the opposite side from Iron Man and Thor. (Regardless of whether the movie actually does that.)

Selflessness and self-control are both about limiting power. Selfishness and control over others are both about exerting power.

EDIT: Re: the Doctor Strange photos - Cumberbatch's facial hair as Strange really makes him look like the epitome of "white guy going to Asia to find enlightenment". Especially in this picture: https://instagram.com/p/9xdlNmlZBrbTPMk4qshgmzxSTYUYPgvdN1pkg0/

edited 7th Nov '15 9:23:42 AM by Galadriel

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#46156: Nov 7th 2015 at 9:21:47 AM

Philosophically wise that makes sense, but the actual characters would probably disagree. Banner would want no part of this shit out of fear for the Hulk losing control and Thor likewise would probably see this as a Midgard conflict he has no part in it.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#46158: Nov 7th 2015 at 10:23:25 AM

I like Baron Mordo's outfit but I don't think Ejiofor is menacing enough to pull it off.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#46159: Nov 7th 2015 at 10:38:39 AM

Ejiofor can be menacing - he was great as the Operative in Serenity.

Eagal Since: Apr, 2012
#46160: Nov 7th 2015 at 10:48:09 AM

Has this been posted yet? Official line-up for several characters in Civil War.

Natasha, War Machine, Black Panther and Vision are all on Team Stark

Hawkeye, Sharon Carter, Falcon, Bucky Barnes and Ant-Man are all on Team Cap.

Currently unaccounted for are Spidey and Wanda.

BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
#46161: Nov 7th 2015 at 10:50:12 AM

I believe current speculation is that Wanda is on Team Cap as a counter to Vision.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#46162: Nov 7th 2015 at 10:59:36 AM

[up]We don't need to use spoilers, this was all posted a while back.

Ejiofor can be menacing - he was great as the Operative in Serenity.

Indeed.

edited 7th Nov '15 11:01:01 AM by comicwriter

Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#46163: Nov 7th 2015 at 11:03:04 AM

Well he just looks like a regular guy in that picture. If I didn't know who the character is I'd assume he's the obligatory Black Best Friend.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#46164: Nov 7th 2015 at 11:05:29 AM

Since his role is small, but supposedly somewhat similar to the one he played in the comics, Spidey's probably going to be an example that Stark uses as a young superhero affected by the act. Then at some point he might see the conflict and opt to walk away.

Since unlike comics Spidey nobody knows him yet, he's not ingrained into the universe and they won't have the luxury of a tie-in centered around him, it might only go as far as that.

@Mordo: Looks like Mordo is the one who initially seeks Strange out, Batman Begins style.

edited 7th Nov '15 11:45:34 AM by KnownUnknown

HextarVigar That guy from The Big House Since: Feb, 2015
That guy
#46165: Nov 7th 2015 at 11:14:03 AM

They should cast Doctor Strange as a racist redneck.

Because that would be funny as hell.

Your momma's so dumb she thinks oral sex means talking dirty.
Guy01 Since: Mar, 2015
#46166: Nov 7th 2015 at 11:21:10 AM

[up]Howdy Folks! I am Doctor Stephen Strange. Look at mah Trucker Hat! [lol]

Ok, who let Light Yagami in here?
HextarVigar That guy from The Big House Since: Feb, 2015
That guy
#46167: Nov 7th 2015 at 11:28:53 AM

"Halt Dorma...Dourma...Doorknobmotherfucker!"

edited 7th Nov '15 11:29:38 AM by HextarVigar

Your momma's so dumb she thinks oral sex means talking dirty.
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#46168: Nov 7th 2015 at 12:06:51 PM

Totally random question but...who is actually paying Scott now? Hank? And what exactly is his job now that the yellowjacket is destroyed?

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#46169: Nov 7th 2015 at 12:11:11 PM

Maybe nobody is at the moment. Hank and Hope aren't scheduled to appear in Civil War even though Scott is, so maybe he's on his own for now.

TenebrousGaze Dark Eye from A Shaded Face Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Giving love a bad name
Dark Eye
#46170: Nov 7th 2015 at 12:11:56 PM

...Ant appreciation?

ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#46171: Nov 7th 2015 at 12:15:18 PM

I find it likely he's Hank handyman/errand boy/general purpose minion now. Hope's probably busy picking up the pieces of the company they kind of... blew up.

Eagal Since: Apr, 2012
#46172: Nov 7th 2015 at 12:36:48 PM

Using tweezers and a magnifying glass. ;P

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#46173: Nov 7th 2015 at 1:43:54 PM

I want to say that it's possible Hank could do an uncredited cameo at Peggy's funeral and maybe even have Peter show up as a picture taker for the Daily Bugle, but they probably already finished filming, huh? And besides, at 15, Peter would probably be too young to have that kind of job at the Daily Bugle, right? Actually, we don't even know if they'll establish the Daily Bugle as a thing in Civil War, do we?

Also, out of curiosity, which Daredevil vs. Kingpin climax fight did you guys think was more satisfying, the 2015 one or the 2003 one?

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#46174: Nov 7th 2015 at 1:47:50 PM

Hank has uncredited cameos in every Marvel movie.

He's just so small you can't see him.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#46175: Nov 7th 2015 at 1:51:34 PM

[up]

Why did I not see that coming...


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