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Welcome to the main discussion thread for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! This pinned post is here to establish some basic guidelines. All of the Media Forum rules still apply.

  • This thread is for talking about the live-action films, TV shows, animated works, and related content that use the Marvel brand, currently owned by Disney.
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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

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#72526: Jul 8th 2017 at 3:28:37 PM

Then I guess I shouldn't tell you about the part where- <is webbed into a wall>

This spoiler attempt foiled by your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man!'

Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#72527: Jul 8th 2017 at 3:35:15 PM

That reaction was a little over the top, but I'd honestly have preferred not to know how many post-credits scenes there are and whether or not they have any bearing on the plot as well, to be fair.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#72528: Jul 8th 2017 at 3:42:25 PM

[up] Yeah, I admit this was a little bit extreme, but I asked for discussion about the movie be moved to the Homecoming thread two times before already....I felt for the third time I better overdue it before I get spoiled on even more.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#72529: Jul 8th 2017 at 4:39:49 PM

I haven't minded since I don't care to watch Homecoming, but being courteous to others is still needed.

SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#72531: Jul 8th 2017 at 7:53:22 PM

I want to adopt Tom Holland.

He's so precious.

I need to protect him.

My various fanfics.
Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#72532: Jul 8th 2017 at 7:55:51 PM

He's so precious and innocent I want to pick him up with my steel claws, fly some 50 feet in the air and then drop him straight into the River Hudson so he knows never to interfere with my business again.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#72533: Jul 8th 2017 at 7:58:50 PM

YOU STOP THAT. YOU LEAVE HIM ALONE.

edited 8th Jul '17 7:59:08 PM by SonOfSharknado

My various fanfics.
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#72534: Jul 8th 2017 at 8:16:10 PM

He does have that certain heroic quality. With a smile and an 'aw, shucks' that just makes you wanna rip him to shreds, y'know?

The villains' slow realization that they were stuck with this weird red and blue tighted nuisance, and that he was quickly proving to not be a nuisance after all, was one of my favorite parts of the movie. Classic early Spider-Man.

edited 8th Jul '17 8:19:12 PM by KnownUnknown

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#72535: Jul 8th 2017 at 10:00:11 PM

I mean, I haven't seen the film yet, but I don't mind if people talk spoilers so long as, you know, you spoilertag stuff.

If you don't want spoilers you don't have to click the spoilers.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#72536: Jul 8th 2017 at 10:03:59 PM

Well, see, I don't really get the need to talk about it on this thread when there's a dedicated Spider-Man Homecoming thread. Like, most of this talk isn't even connected to the larger MCU.

Whowho Since: May, 2012
#72537: Jul 9th 2017 at 2:11:58 PM

It's not really fair to be talking about the film in front of people who haven't had the opportunity to see it yet.

It's like eating your meal as soon as it's delivered at the restaurant rather than waiting for everyone to get their meal.

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
#72538: Jul 9th 2017 at 5:57:03 PM

Also some people run with spoiler tags auto-viewable due to difficult opening them on mobile.

There's a reason I always avoid this thread for a month or two before a new film comes out, it's full of spoilers even before release.

“And the Bunny nails it!” ~ Gabrael “If the UN can get through a day without everyone strangling everyone else so can we.” ~ Cyran
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#72539: Jul 9th 2017 at 8:24:24 PM

I just got back from the film myself. It was pretty good.

Not as good as GOTG 2 though.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
Mullon Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson
#72540: Jul 10th 2017 at 7:27:41 AM

When the publicity train is gearing up for Infinity War Part 2, I want the cast to go on Conan to preview the trailer, and they just show the Mac and Me clip again.

edited 10th Jul '17 7:30:28 AM by Mullon

Never trust anyone who uses "degenerate" as an insult.
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72541: Jul 10th 2017 at 10:07:05 AM

[up]I enjoyed last year when everyone was saying this was footage of Spider-Man vs. Ant-Man in Civil War.

AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#72542: Jul 10th 2017 at 10:10:50 AM

Where was that from, by the way?

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72543: Jul 10th 2017 at 11:05:55 AM

The Japanese Spider-Man TV series from the 70's.

edited 10th Jul '17 11:08:22 AM by comicwriter

AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#72544: Jul 10th 2017 at 11:07:49 AM

Ah, now it makes sense.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#72545: Jul 10th 2017 at 12:43:41 PM

Can we just have an anime where Peter Parker goes on a field trip to Japan and teams up with Takuya Yamashiro?

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#72547: Jul 10th 2017 at 12:52:30 PM

Essentially confirming that she won't be showing up in a movie. Wonderful.

edited 10th Jul '17 12:52:46 PM by KnownUnknown

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#72548: Jul 10th 2017 at 12:54:41 PM

I'm thrilled. Squirrel Girl is a terrible character who works even worse whenever she's out of of her particular corner of the universe.

Isolate her.

Contain the virus.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#72549: Jul 10th 2017 at 12:57:55 PM

She's a terrific character but she does indeed work best in her own corner with her own tone and was also decent in New Avengers vol. the one where Sunspot owned the team.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
MonsieurThenardier Searching from Murika Since: Nov, 2016 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
Searching
#72550: Jul 10th 2017 at 1:06:35 PM

Keep it on TV. They cannot allow that cancer to spread.

"It is very easy to be kind; the difficulty lies in being just."

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