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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
#72501: Jul 7th 2017 at 5:17:14 PM

Bruce Banner, Valkyrie and some woman I don't recognize. Here's another, with Korg.

edited 7th Jul '17 5:38:24 PM by comicwriter

dantecito Since: Dec, 2014
Whowho Since: May, 2012
#72503: Jul 7th 2017 at 5:57:05 PM

Perhaps a living Mucguffin? Filling the role of the midguard serpent.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#72505: Jul 8th 2017 at 10:57:04 AM

Guys, I just saw Homecoming.

Oh man, should I bother with any of the other Spidey movies, because Homecoming was REALLY great!

Actually, should I even bother with Transformers: The Last Knight? Because Homecoming was so great, I'm worried TLK will feel underwhelming by comparison...

edited 8th Jul '17 10:57:49 AM by TargetmasterJoe

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72506: Jul 8th 2017 at 10:58:12 AM

You were bothering with The Last Knight in the first place?

AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#72507: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:00:54 AM

I don't see why you should be worried about a film that everyone knew was gonna be shit and agreed was shit.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#72508: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:01:38 AM

[up] [up] Well, as a TF fan, I feel kind of obligated to see TLK...

But I am awfully close to saying "Screw This, I'm Outta Here! Bay can suck donkey ass!" and just boycott the freaking movie.

EDIT: Homecoming was that great.

edited 8th Jul '17 11:03:45 AM by TargetmasterJoe

Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#72509: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:21:50 AM

I love Transformers, but the third Bay movie was it for me. If Bay's going to check out on making them, I'm going to check out on watching them. It seems very clear at this point that the Transformers themselves are his least favourite part of the franchise.

People say the fourth and now fifth ones are better than they have any right to be, and I can admit Michael Bay is a skilled action director, but I just find these movies difficult to sit through, much less enjoy.

The MCU being as respectful/faithful as it is to the sourceful material is all I really wanted out of any comic book/video game/toy line adaptation.

edited 8th Jul '17 11:35:05 AM by Unsung

AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#72510: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:26:40 AM

The fourth and fifth ones are not good, they're worse than the previous films (and in the case of the fourth one even longer than all of them). At least with the MCU they have people who like the damn comics and try to put effort in there. Peyton Reed, Kevin Branagh, Joss Whedon, and god knows who else I'm forgetting were all big fans of the comics in the first place. Bay was never a Transformers fan.

But let's keep this from turning too off-topic. The MCU makes sure to get people who like the source material.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
thatindiantroper Since: Feb, 2015
#72511: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:43:37 AM

Haven't seen Homecoming yet . Been putting it off since I don't really think Holland's gonna be the perfect Spidey and given the hype I'm almost certain to walk out annoyed and disappointed over him.

stingerbrg Since: Jun, 2009
#72512: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:48:18 AM

If you do go see Homecoming, make sure to sit through to the final after credits scene. It's really important.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#72513: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:52:06 AM

[up][up][up] Yeah, you're right. I left the movie theater anyway.

[up] Oh yes. It is important...wink

thatindiantroper Since: Feb, 2015
#72514: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:52:40 AM

Do I look like a time traveller from 09? It's a Marvel movie, there'll be after credit scenes I know.

AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#72515: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:55:25 AM

The after-credits scene is apparently actually legitimately important or something. There's no need for rudeness.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
stingerbrg Since: Jun, 2009
#72516: Jul 8th 2017 at 11:57:42 AM

[up][up]Sometimes they're not worth waiting for. This one is.

Whowho Since: May, 2012
#72517: Jul 8th 2017 at 12:26:39 PM

I'd take or leave the final post credits scene. The mid credits scene meanwhile has some interesting character implications for a villain.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#72518: Jul 8th 2017 at 12:34:15 PM

Why bothering watching the new Transformer movie? The Nostalgia critic reviewed it before he even saw it and he was more or less right about everything. So, you can just as well pop in a DVD and watch the first one again.....

Honestly, even if the reviews for Homecoming weren't be overwhelmingly positive I would still watch it ahead of Transformers, because at least I might get to see something new.

ExplosiveLion Since: Mar, 2016 Relationship Status: Armed with the Power of Love
#72519: Jul 8th 2017 at 12:58:20 PM

[up][up]

Fuck the mid-credits scene, the post-credits scene is where it's at.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#72520: Jul 8th 2017 at 1:28:38 PM

Guys, don't be cruel. Remember, for once the US got the movie first.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#72521: Jul 8th 2017 at 2:44:58 PM

The mid-credits scene is a nice little epilogue. But the post-end credits scene is the best. You might think you know what it's going to be, but you don't. Full disclosure though: it's not a tease at all for any future movie. In fact, it's the punchline for a running joke that suddenly turns meta.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#72522: Jul 8th 2017 at 3:04:16 PM

AGAIN, CAN'T YOU DISCUSS THIS STUFF IN THE HOMECOMING THREAD!!!!

Honestly, we were all so fair when Got G Vol 2 was released in our countries first to keep the majority of the discussion separate, only leaving some general impressions over here along the line of "liked it/didn't like it". If you don't stop I will note down the names and take revenge...when Infinity war is released!!!!!

Luigisan98 A wandering user from Venezuelan Muscat Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: I <3 love!
A wandering user
#72523: Jul 8th 2017 at 3:07:11 PM

[up] Whoa hey, soldier! Relax,man.

The only good fanboy, is a redeemed fanboy.
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#72524: Jul 8th 2017 at 3:11:17 PM

Sorry, I assumed since my post has nothing at all to do with the plot, it would be fine.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#72525: Jul 8th 2017 at 3:24:37 PM

[up] I really don't want to know what the post credits scenes are about, or how much impact they have, I don't even want to know how many there are....I want as much as possible of the movie to be a surprise.


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