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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

dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#46626: Nov 19th 2015 at 9:24:51 AM

[up][up] -sighs-

Thank god I didn't have to use that word that often. Probably used the word less than a dozen time in my whole life.

But still!

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MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Writer, Artist, Ignored
#46627: Nov 19th 2015 at 9:31:48 AM

Cloak and Dagger's effects would be no greater than what you would see on, say, the Flash TV series and considering the kind of powers they have, half of the effects cost would be offset by good use of lighting techniques.

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#46628: Nov 19th 2015 at 9:37:02 AM

[up][up][up][up] Okay...now I am nervous...the way he blinks and his body language says "I am hiding something".

[up] Well, you could do it, but I think you could do it even cooler and better on the big screen.

edited 19th Nov '15 9:37:16 AM by Swanpride

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#46629: Nov 19th 2015 at 9:38:14 AM

Clock & Dagger are interesting because they are very flashy, power-heavy characters, but have a very gritty, grounded environment similar to Jessica Jones - they have both huge, apocalyptic threats that lend to a singular epic plot, and more conspiratorial mafia-esque enemies and character foibles that let to something more episodic.

I could see them working well as either a movie or a tv show. And imo, the MCU should have at least one street level movie, Spider-Man nonwithstanding (since his movies almost never play up his street level characteristics).

xbimpy Since: Jul, 2015
#46630: Nov 19th 2015 at 10:06:02 AM

What about a Two Kid Gun show. Marvel steps into western

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#46632: Nov 19th 2015 at 10:19:19 AM

Phyla-Vell and Moondragon please.

Monica Rambeau. nexxxxxxtwaaaaave

Spider-Girl.

Also the All-Marvel Marvel Squad. Starring all the Marvels.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Nohbody "In distress", my ass. from Somewhere in Dixie Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Mu
"In distress", my ass.
#46633: Nov 19th 2015 at 10:28:04 AM

I kinda wouldn't mind Squirrel Girl, actually...

Even if one of her more memorable encounters is with someone tied up in the F4 franchise, and thus unavailable to the MCU. tongue

Just keep down the Penance wangst. tongue x 2

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RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#46634: Nov 19th 2015 at 10:50:07 AM

I could see them working well as either a movie or a tv show. And imo, the MCU should have at least one street level movie, Spider-Man nonwithstanding (since his movies almost never play up his street level characteristics).

Isn't there an interview from someone at Marvel Studios that said they aren't going to make any movies that aren't huge, hundred-million dollar spectacles? That was why they gave Daredevil a TV show instead of a movie: the character lends himself to smaller scale stories, but a small scale action movie isn't going to draw in the kinds of crowds they're looking for.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#46635: Nov 19th 2015 at 10:57:45 AM

[up]I think that Cloak and Dagger would sell well on the title alone. If they sell the concept as some sort of modern Robin Hood story with gritty undertones, it should get the interest of the audience, and being part of the MCU would give it the last push. And why shouldn't they give a street level hero the blockbuster treatment?

nervmeister Since: Oct, 2010
#46636: Nov 19th 2015 at 10:57:47 AM

[up][up]And besides, TV shows give more time for adapting certain stories/arcs closer to the source material, not to mention character building.

edited 19th Nov '15 10:58:26 AM by nervmeister

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#46637: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:00:23 AM

It's Two-Gun Kid, not Two Kid Gun.

Although I would have to say, a gun that wields two kids would be pretty out there, even for comics.

nervmeister Since: Oct, 2010
#46638: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:04:10 AM

The Confusing Two-Kid Gun. Inspired by Stan Lee and Mescaline.

yellowturtle from Nowhere Important Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
#46639: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:06:27 AM

[up][up] I mean, it could introduced with the shotgun-axe... gun. Interpretation varies.

Crow: There's a plot?
DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#46640: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:16:29 AM

I second the motion for Hercules. And I'd love to see Man-Thing in the MCU (we know he exists, thanks to Ao S, which would give us an excuse for more Howard the Duck.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#46641: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:26:01 AM

[up][up]I think the shotgun axe is already reserved for a particular character.

Wackd Since: May, 2009
#46642: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:28:48 AM

Didn't Mac mention he wanted one on Agents of SHIELD this past week? Is that a reference to something?

Maybe you'd be less disappointed if you stopped expecting things to be Carmen Sandiego movies.
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#46643: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:34:54 AM

Mac used an ax back in the second season finale to chop off Coulson's hand. In the third season premiere, he then wished for a shotgun/ax combo and reiterated his wish a few episodes ago.

yellowturtle from Nowhere Important Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
#46644: Nov 19th 2015 at 11:38:24 AM

I would love to see it happen.

Crow: There's a plot?
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#46645: Nov 19th 2015 at 12:33:29 PM

I saw how some of you guys were talking about Kraven the Hunter. Looking up, apparently Kraven's Last Hunt is one of the best Spiderman storylines of all time.

...Apparently he wears silly pants and fires lasers from his nipples?

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BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#46649: Nov 19th 2015 at 1:16:29 PM

[up][up][up] Looks neat.

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KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#46650: Nov 19th 2015 at 2:29:54 PM

It looks pretty good. As for the music...I think I understand what they're going for, but it sounds...confused.

Oh God! Natural light!

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