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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

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#54776: Apr 8th 2016 at 5:13:17 PM

That's super early. It's not out for another month so they must be really confident in

The downside is dodging spoilers will be murder.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#54777: Apr 8th 2016 at 5:21:17 PM

They've managed to be really good about not letting that many plot details leak out so far, so I imagine their snipers will be working in overdrive. I'm actually a little surprised we still don't know that much about the film beyond the broad plot elements despite all the pieces involved in this project. It's a better situation than the Age of Ultron prerelease was.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#54778: Apr 8th 2016 at 10:16:17 PM

There are still 18 days left (for me) for them to mess is up with all the extra stuff they currently drop. I hope they don't mess it up.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#54779: Apr 8th 2016 at 11:29:07 PM

The reactions are rolling in and they're good so far.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#54781: Apr 8th 2016 at 11:40:06 PM

http://mcuexchange.com/rumor-therell-be-four-major-female-roles-in-the-black-panther-movie/

Not sure if Umberto Gonzalez is considered any less garbage these days, but that could be interesting. Most likely candidates I'm thinking of are Ramonda, Shuri, and one or two Dora Milaje (maybe Queen Divine Justice?). If Monica Lynne is in she'll probably be a minor character.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#54783: Apr 8th 2016 at 11:46:17 PM

https://twitter.com/hashtag/civilwar?lang=en

For the reactions.

This one has me a little worried for Cap's fate though if I read into it.

edited 8th Apr '16 11:48:13 PM by AlleyOop

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#54784: Apr 9th 2016 at 12:15:50 AM

Wow, this Jim Vejvoda guy is really negative compared to the other critics. Slightly disappointed though that some say that it isn't as good as Winter Soldier because the story is less cohesive.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#54785: Apr 9th 2016 at 12:51:17 AM

Four female supporting roles, eh? All of them new characters? Hmm...

Shuri and Ramonda are definitely two of them. BP doesn't exactly have much in the way of female villains, but Nakia's a possibility. And if Black Panther does introduce some characters we see later, maybe the last one is Carol - I could see her first appearing as a detail accompanying a foreign delegation to Wakanda or something.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#54786: Apr 9th 2016 at 1:02:58 AM

I think these reactions have more weight since they're from critics rather than pure fans. I haven't seen a clear consensus on the bad guy. That Jim person was critical, but some other reactions have been quite positive. One reaction apparently compared him favorably to Loki.

Everyone agrees on Spider Man.

edited 9th Apr '16 1:07:32 AM by edvedd

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#54787: Apr 9th 2016 at 2:58:57 AM

I am happy that Schnepp is happy...he was so crushed after Batman v Superman.

LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#54788: Apr 9th 2016 at 3:01:59 AM

@Four female supporting characters: My guess is T'Challa's mother/stepmother since his father looks to be dead, Shuri, a love interest that isn't Storm(and sadly not Monica)and one Dora Milaje. I'm expecting one to be played by Tessa Thompson.

I'll probably vacate this thread until the movie is out if we don't create another thread for it.

edited 9th Apr '16 6:23:25 AM by LordofLore

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#54792: Apr 9th 2016 at 11:56:23 AM

Uh, that seems unethical, that second part.

Also, ultimately unnecessary.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
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
#54793: Apr 9th 2016 at 12:12:29 PM

The Avengers: Japanese Gay Porn version.

SFW. tongue

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#54794: Apr 9th 2016 at 12:13:34 PM

Sounds like sarcasm, but you know how Poe's Law works with hardcore fans. People will take this as "proof" Marvel is bribing the journalists. Though I'm game for that dog sex scene by the way.

[up]Korean actually tongue

edited 9th Apr '16 12:17:23 PM by AlleyOop

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
#54795: Apr 9th 2016 at 12:16:47 PM

Well, yeah. XP

Anyhow, grant of earlier view with the condition of panning Batman vs Superman...

So...free then? evil grin

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Whowho Since: May, 2012
#54796: Apr 9th 2016 at 12:19:38 PM

I'm so glad people love T'Challa, and love T'Challa HARD.

Especially considering he was a character I originally didn't think could be adapted.

MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Writer, Artist, Ignored
#54797: Apr 9th 2016 at 1:23:08 PM

T'Challa positivity gives me hope.

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#54798: Apr 9th 2016 at 1:25:58 PM

The consensus is that he, Spider-Man, and Ant-Man seem to be the Spotlight-Stealing Squad.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#54799: Apr 9th 2016 at 1:28:22 PM

I guess it is only the excitement over the new characters and the fear of spoiling anything which lead to them not mentioning anything about the actual main features....

Thus said, I hope there is a scene along this line in the movie:

https://comicnewbies.com/2016/04/09/captain-america-asks-iron-man-if-it-was-worth-it-civil-war/

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#54800: Apr 9th 2016 at 1:29:14 PM

As always, time to leave the thread until I see the film.


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