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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

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#55051: Apr 12th 2016 at 9:40:28 PM

They just finished shooting for this film so it's probably all they had to show for it at this time. A little disappointed they didn't have Cumberbatch keep his accent to give the MCU that International flavor the non-Xmen part of the comics lacked, but he's got a good American accent at any rate.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#55058: Apr 12th 2016 at 9:55:44 PM

They also confirm Tony Stark is in the movie (unless they clip is actually from Civil War).

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#55059: Apr 12th 2016 at 9:58:33 PM

Well the title is rather on-the-nose.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#55060: Apr 12th 2016 at 9:59:56 PM

Spidey's home at Marvel again. I like it.

SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#55061: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:01:09 PM

"Spider-Man: FUCK YOU, SONY."

My various fanfics.
LDragon2 Since: Dec, 2011
#55062: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:03:59 PM

I gotta say, the new trailer for Doctor Strange looked really interesting; like a mix of Harry Potter, Inception, and (squee!) The Matrix. waii

I wonder how it will do considering it's opening just a few weeks before a Harry Potter spin-off, considering that they both deal with magic.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#55063: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:06:23 PM

Just realized the Homecoming title means... there'll be dancing in a Spider-Man movie again...

Also the Doctor Strange trailer looks awesome.

edited 12th Apr '16 10:06:42 PM by Tuckerscreator

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#55064: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:07:04 PM

I am disappointed...I was so hoping for the posh accent. It is such a missed opportunity to make the MCU more international.

Concerning Spider-man, I honestly don't care, I worry about that when I have actually seen Civil war. But generally speaking I wouldn't mind it if they start with a "smaller" villain and focus the first movie on Spider-man while setting up some bigger villains for later. No need to rush it, that was always part of the problem with the previous movies. The Lizard and The Goblins are way more interesting if we know them before their downfall.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#55065: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:09:39 PM

Same. Not sure what to think about Swinton as the Ancient One. But I'm glad they're taking an Inception approach to the visuals, rather than abusing CG constructs.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Darling.
#55066: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:24:27 PM

If they have more of those insane fractals from the end of Ant-Man, that'd be awesome.

edited 12th Apr '16 10:24:34 PM by edvedd

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FoxBoxKid Philosophy Enthusiast from California Republic Since: Oct, 2013
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#55067: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:27:23 PM

I actually like that they kept Strange as an American. :|

Make mine Marvel.
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#55068: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:29:08 PM

I love the trailer, but it feels like trailers have the exact same music these days.

Also, alternate dimensions, it looks like. They must really doing Dormammu as an interdimensional overlord, rather than adapting him as more of a demon (I thought they might). Not only does this have huge implications for the MCU as a whole, I also hope that means other interdimensional characters show up as well (crosses fingers for Shuma).

edited 12th Apr '16 10:35:41 PM by KnownUnknown

DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#55070: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:41:19 PM

Any word on the reaction of the dude that reported that Doctor Strange won't be an origin movie?

TheMageofFire Since: May, 2012
#55071: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:42:22 PM

The Ancient One: "You may have lost your hands Stephen, but I can give them and you a grander purpose than you could have ever imagined."

Stephen: "T-Teach me...!"

The Ancient One: "Very well. Come on and slam...and WELCOME TO THE JAM!!"

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#55072: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:46:04 PM

Devin Faraci right? As far as I'm aware, nothing. Just a lot of gushing about Civil War.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#55073: Apr 12th 2016 at 10:55:06 PM

I have the feeling that Doctor strange won't be a classical origin story in that it won't take up the whole movie. They will cover his background and then move forward to the cool stuff.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#55075: Apr 12th 2016 at 11:25:42 PM

Wait the Homecoming title is now official? Sweet...I have actually decided to like it.


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