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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

yellowturtle from Nowhere Important Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
#55101: Apr 13th 2016 at 6:31:47 AM

[up] I don't know, Marvel's video series What The?! has changed how I think about him tongue

Why does everyone go for the sunglasses and hat disguise?

edited 13th Apr '16 6:42:01 AM by yellowturtle

Crow: There's a plot?
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#55102: Apr 13th 2016 at 6:36:44 AM

What? We finally got the official title to the MCU!Spider-Man movie? Joy! (Thinks it'll be "The Spectacular Spider-Man".)

(Finds out it's Spider-Man: Homecoming)

...That doesn't say Spectacular Spider-Man. sad I'll still watch it though since I barely watched any of the other 5 movies and based on the early impressions of Civil War, we're about to get the best Movie Spidey ever very soon. smile

And we finally have that first trailer to Doctor Strange as well? Finally!

(One Two viewings later...)

Well, I have to say I wasn't expecting Benedict to be using an American accent, though to be fair the character was American to begin with, right? Also wasn't expecting Tilda Swinton to shave her head for this movie.

And yeah, that whole "Ancient One punches Stephen and gets his spirit out" thing really does remind me of what Rukia does to Ichigo in Bleach. Not sure if it's an intentional Shout-Out or a coincidence. (It'd be awesome if it was the former.)

And holy crap, that thing with all the multiple New Yorks, I was thinking "Eat your heart out, Inception!"

So, where do I get my ticket for the hype train? grin

LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
Nouct over the front from an east coast Since: Sep, 2014 Relationship Status: Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies
over the front
#55104: Apr 13th 2016 at 6:43:27 AM

Marvel's official stop-motion animation comedy/satire series of whatever's relevant to the company right now, here's the most recent episode that was released.

edited 13th Apr '16 6:44:36 AM by Nouct

yellowturtle from Nowhere Important Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
#55105: Apr 13th 2016 at 6:43:33 AM

[nja] [lol]

edited 13th Apr '16 6:45:38 AM by yellowturtle

Crow: There's a plot?
DarthSion Statement: All meatbags must die from Slokovia Since: Mar, 2016 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
Statement: All meatbags must die
#55106: Apr 13th 2016 at 6:52:45 AM

Strangeception: BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMM

Cut off one head 2 more shall take it's place! Hail Hydra
Watchtower Since: Jul, 2010
#55107: Apr 13th 2016 at 8:52:34 AM

That trailer was amazing. Swinton's Ancient One is actually going pretty alright with me, Cumberbatch's American accent through me off (I wouldn't have had any problems with a British Strange) but is otherwise fine, and I'm pretty much sold just on the psychedelic visuals alone.

Also, I'm surprised no one else on the net has caught it yet, but see my addition to the trope page's Actor Allusion entry to see what I'm alluding to. [lol]

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#55108: Apr 13th 2016 at 9:04:01 AM

That doesn't say Spectacular Spider-Man.

I doubt there was ever much chance of that.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#55109: Apr 13th 2016 at 10:00:51 AM

Another glowing review for Civil War. They praise the ending for not turning into another generic "epic" CGI battle like the last Avengers movie.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#55111: Apr 13th 2016 at 10:57:38 AM

Link's blank. Seems like they accidentally broke embargo and took it down when they realized their mistake.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#55112: Apr 13th 2016 at 11:03:30 AM

I thought it was lifted today? Either way, interview with the Russo brothers...I love everything they say, but especially the part about action scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi4MLf0jys4

Rvdz Don't mock the shocker from in a bar, under the sea Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Don't mock the shocker
#55113: Apr 13th 2016 at 11:06:30 AM

It is lifted today. Empire has announced their review will be up at 8pm UK time, so I'd expect others to follow round that time as well.

Sing the song of sixpence that goes burn the witch, we know where you live
Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#55114: Apr 13th 2016 at 11:09:12 AM

From the previous page.

Question: Do fictional swear words affect the rating of a movie? If Gotg vol 2 used "D'ast" and "Flark" would it get a higher rating?

Probably not. Fantastic Mr. Fox got away with replacing every swear word with "cuss", so stuff like "holy swearing cuss!" still stayed under a PG.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#55115: Apr 13th 2016 at 11:11:07 AM

Okay...so I'll get the reviews first thing tomorrow...which happens to be my birthday...I guess I'll count that as my first great present...though part of me wishes it were already two weeks later and I would be walking into the theatre myself....

Edit: Okay, according to Collider the Embargo is lifted at 2 pm...

edited 13th Apr '16 11:22:22 AM by Swanpride

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#55116: Apr 13th 2016 at 11:24:22 AM

Yeah, literally nobody cares if you use fictitious curse words. Star Wars: Rebels is a kids show and one of the main characters has a Catchphrase that is implied from context to be his planet's equivalent of the word "fuck" or "shit".

dantecito Since: Dec, 2014
#55117: Apr 13th 2016 at 11:57:31 AM

If Tessa Thompson turns out to be The Enchantress.

  • Loki: It is strange that you do not look like your sister.
  • The Enchantress: I don't have a sister.
  • Loki: Of fact, actually you have a sister, unfortunately she can't make an appearance, because I sent her to Midgard for a mission.
  • The Enchantress: Does that mean she will appear in Agents of Shield, but not in this movie.?
  • Loki: Exactly.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#55119: Apr 13th 2016 at 12:23:25 PM

From the Empire review.

It’s even bolder that the conflict at the film’s heart doesn’t pander to genre convention and become sidetracked by a grandstanding supervillain plot. [...] There is a meddling manipulator — of course there is — but, interestingly, their agenda is as blurred as Steve’s and Tony’s. Arguably just as sympathetic, too.

Now THAT's what I'm looking for.

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#55120: Apr 13th 2016 at 12:29:05 PM

That's interesting, especially the earlier part about no Loki/Lex Luthor figure.

Because I had been assuming that Crossbones rumored terrorism early on as well as stuff later in the film would be done on Zemo's orders to frame Bucky, sort of like a Darker and Edgier version of the Brubaker story that introduced Janice!Beelte (and which is oddly similar to what Lex Luthor does in BVS).

Also like knowing that Scott has the "biggest" scene, if you know what I mean.

edited 13th Apr '16 12:30:33 PM by Hodor2

DarthSion Statement: All meatbags must die from Slokovia Since: Mar, 2016 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
Statement: All meatbags must die
#55121: Apr 13th 2016 at 12:29:42 PM

Well Malick's the only HYDRA member who I would call sympathetic

Cut off one head 2 more shall take it's place! Hail Hydra
wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#55122: Apr 13th 2016 at 12:29:52 PM

I'm honestly not at all hype for Doctor Strange. I hold anti-hype for Spider-Man as well.

But Civil War...

Can it just be next month already?

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#55123: Apr 13th 2016 at 12:30:12 PM

Wow, that's very complementary...but I like the best the part at the end, concerning the use (or non-use) of the villain. That was the one point I was afraid of. That they Would throw in a villain so that the avengers can team up against him in a big stand-off in the end. I thought that the Russo's had a better grasp on story telling than doing that, but it is great to get it confirmed. Also, best MCU movie so far? Wow, that's really a big promise.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#55124: Apr 13th 2016 at 12:31:39 PM

Really? Malick? Because he now has a sob-story? Nah, he is now more interesting, but I haven't forgotten that he also is a power hungry brute.

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#55125: Apr 13th 2016 at 12:36:16 PM

Another glowing review. Some light spoilers so be warned.

There’s also a slightly icky and completely unnecessary romantic beat that torpedoes the MCU’s best love story

Well that's disappointing, but I'm just glad it didn't turn out to be the Romantic Plot Tumor or Strangled by the Red String I was so afraid it would be.

edited 13th Apr '16 1:01:32 PM by AlleyOop


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