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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

Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#65126: Nov 22nd 2016 at 6:15:18 PM

"It's your conscience. We don't talk a lot these days..."

James Spader's good in anything, but I kinda wish they'd found a different character for him to play instead of Ultron. Still as the main villain— just not as Ultron.

edited 22nd Nov '16 6:30:36 PM by Unsung

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#65127: Nov 22nd 2016 at 7:03:56 PM

My favorite dramatic line is "When history did not cooperate, history was changed."

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#65128: Nov 22nd 2016 at 7:53:57 PM

My favorite line?

Well, "I don't see how that's a party" always gets me for how it's snarky yet you can hear genuine horror in her voice witnessing the monstrosity barreling down the street toward her.

"What does he want me to do, eat it?" regarding the Tesseract also cracks me up.

edited 22nd Nov '16 7:54:44 PM by Anomalocaris20

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#65129: Nov 22nd 2016 at 9:06:08 PM

I'd have to say my favorite line in the Marvel Movies...

That's a hard one. Maybe "You didn't see that coming?"

If visual gags count, then Quicksilver spreading the word to evacuate with an assault rifle.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#65130: Nov 22nd 2016 at 9:39:33 PM

This is one of my favorite bits of dialogue, because it goes from dramatic to hilarious to dramatic again to easily:

Ultron: Everyone creates the thing they dread. Men of peace create engines of war. Invaders create avengers. People create…smaller people? Uhh…children! [chuckles] Lost the word there. Children. Designed to supplant them. Help them…end.
Wanda: Is that why you've come? To end the Avengers?
Ultron: I've come to save the world! [beat] But also…yeah.

edited 22nd Nov '16 9:39:40 PM by alliterator

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#65131: Nov 23rd 2016 at 12:25:16 AM

Most Shakespearian line: "I am Loki, from Asgard, and I am burdened with glorious purpose." (Honestly, whatever you think about The Avengers, it is easily the most quotable of the MCU movie, and that line is my favourite even over "we have a hulk" and "puny god").

Most dramatic line: "I am with you till the end of the line." (the whole dialogue between Steve and Bucky during that fight gets to me every time).

Funniest line: Eh, most or less everything from Got G, but especially "Nothing goes over my head. I'd catch it." and "You're making me beat up grass!"

Cutest line: "It's so ugly! I LOVE it!" (makes me smile every time).

Most badass line: You know, the one from Doctor Strange which is repeated so often in the end.....

Best speech: Peggy's posthumous wisdom from Civil War.

Best interaction: "Can you move your seat." "No!"

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#65132: Nov 23rd 2016 at 12:45:13 AM

Funniest line: Eh, most or less everything from G ot G, but especially "Nothing goes over my head. I'd catch it." and "You're making me beat up grass!"
I also love Rocket's "Well, now I'm standing. Happy? We're all standing up now. Bunch of jackasses, standing in a circle." Especially because apparently that last line was just a Throw It In by Bradley Cooper.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#65133: Nov 23rd 2016 at 12:51:29 AM

Oh, I forgot about Banner's snark in the first Avengers. For shame.

I take it back. "What does he want me to do, swallow it?" is my favorite funny line in the MCU too.

RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#65134: Nov 23rd 2016 at 1:02:52 AM

How is this even a contest? There's only one correct answer.

"Puny god."

nervmeister Since: Oct, 2010
#65135: Nov 23rd 2016 at 1:36:41 AM

"Hey buddy, I think you lost this!"

"I need a horse!"

edited 23rd Nov '16 1:37:25 AM by nervmeister

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#65136: Nov 23rd 2016 at 2:39:09 AM

[up][up] Though the scene is more funny (and satisfying) than the actual line....

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#65137: Nov 23rd 2016 at 6:14:04 AM

How do you guys think the MCU characters would react to their Ultimate characters?

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#65138: Nov 23rd 2016 at 6:56:07 AM

"Nice outfit" since the costuming styles for many of the characters came from there.

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#65139: Nov 23rd 2016 at 7:04:52 AM

"That man is playing Galaga. He thought we wouldn't notice, but we did."

This song needs more love.
windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#65141: Nov 23rd 2016 at 7:21:44 AM

It's a quote from The Avengers.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#65142: Nov 23rd 2016 at 7:26:22 AM

Let's just say a quarter of the lines of The Avengers is quote worthy, okay?

"He is adopted."

Silasw A procrastination in of itself from A handcart to hell (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
A procrastination in of itself
#65143: Nov 23rd 2016 at 10:27:33 AM

Yeah there are a lot of lines "there are always men like you" is a big one for me.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#65144: Nov 23rd 2016 at 11:16:39 AM

And also disturbingly relevant, given recent political events.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#65145: Nov 23rd 2016 at 12:09:51 PM

True...especially the Captain America Franchise has become very topical...and all his speeches very inspirational.....

Also kind of ironic given recent events that a German guy stands up against fascism, considering recent event....it's now eerily prophetic....

edited 23rd Nov '16 12:11:00 PM by Swanpride

nervmeister Since: Oct, 2010
#65146: Nov 23rd 2016 at 12:33:52 PM

"Ever since the big dude with the hammer fell out of the sky, subtlety's had its day."

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#65147: Nov 23rd 2016 at 1:22:31 PM

Yeah there are a lot of lines "there are always men like you" is a big one for me.

I'm ashamed I forgot that one. That old man is one of the heroes of fiction, along side the Yakuza who fought Wolverine on the train and the cop riding shotgun with disguised Gordon.

One Strip! One Strip!
Ssj3Gojira Arashi Shigehito from The Event Horizon Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: Maxing my social links
Arashi Shigehito
#65148: Nov 23rd 2016 at 1:29:41 PM

And the guitar guy from Mad Max?

Let's see if you can get past my Beelzemon. Mephiles, WARP SHINKA!
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#65149: Nov 23rd 2016 at 1:39:04 PM

Fury Road?

Oh yeah, he's up there. His work ethic is admirable.

One Strip! One Strip!
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#65150: Nov 23rd 2016 at 1:50:13 PM

Don't forget Antony! A silent hero whose sacrifice will never be forgotten.


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