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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

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#78851: Jan 7th 2018 at 4:43:22 PM

[up][up] But his origin story is the best story ever! You could an actual tragic ending, even though his planet is saved. And if we get to know his planet first, we have a way better understanding of the loss he feels. Skipping that part would be like starting with Steve Rogers coming out of the Ice without ever meeting Peggy Carter or young Bucky beforehand.

edited 7th Jan '18 4:43:39 PM by Swanpride

AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#78852: Jan 7th 2018 at 4:54:18 PM

Ya know I didn't realize until now just how stupidly awesome the name Silver Surfer sounds. He looks all epic and otherworldly but the words "Silver Surfer" sound either really mundane or really dumb for a character. Yet it works.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#78853: Jan 7th 2018 at 4:56:23 PM

The only flaw was that Galactus didn't name his other heralds a combination of metal and sport

edited 7th Jan '18 4:57:16 PM by Bocaj

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Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#78854: Jan 7th 2018 at 4:58:56 PM

"DREAD, MORTAL CREATURE! Because the fate of your planet will be decided by the TUNGSTEN TENNIS PLAYER!"

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#78855: Jan 7th 2018 at 4:59:39 PM

I wonder if the Silver Surfer has ever done actual surfing in Hawaii or something.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#78856: Jan 7th 2018 at 5:02:39 PM

I know! The name is awesome, which is part of the reason why I think they could build a franchise around him.

kkhohoho (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#78857: Jan 7th 2018 at 5:05:11 PM

[up]x4

The only flaw was that Galactus didn't name his other heralds a combination of metal and sport

Beware the Gold Goalie! Tremble at the blinding blows of the Bronze Batter! Cower before the sheer unparalleled might of... the Lead Linebacker!

edited 7th Jan '18 5:06:09 PM by kkhohoho

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.
#78858: Jan 7th 2018 at 5:11:21 PM

[up][up]I agree that his backstory is great, so how about this:

Silver Surfer origin movie.

Fantastic 4 movie about Galactus and Silver Surfer that ends with Silver Surfer breaking free of Galactus.

More Silver Surfer movies about Norrin trying to cope with the aftermath of defying Galactus and living with the consequences of his actions.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#78859: Jan 7th 2018 at 5:12:59 PM

The Bismuth Batter is Pink and Deadly. The Thallium Track Runner should not be ingested.

edited 7th Jan '18 5:13:21 PM by Tuckerscreator

Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#78860: Jan 7th 2018 at 5:14:40 PM

The Europium Yoga Enthusiast.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#78861: Jan 7th 2018 at 5:22:37 PM

[up][up][up] That could work too...though I might squeeze a Got G movie in-between, with Galactus and the Silver Surfer as the villains.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#78862: Jan 7th 2018 at 5:58:03 PM

Another MCU actor racked up an award tonight. Congrats to Sterling K. Brown on his Golden Globe.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#78863: Jan 7th 2018 at 6:06:02 PM

Of note is that Brown is the first black actor to win Best Lead Actor in a TV drama in 75 years.

He also had a pretty great speech about the importance of intentionally creating roles for people of color than simply colorblind casting.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#78864: Jan 7th 2018 at 6:54:41 PM

Something just occurred to me...Ao S is often kind of "preparing" the audience for new notions. Ie they introduced and explained the mystical just in time for Doctor Strange. Now they are doing Time Travel now and throwing around words like "multiverse" - could that be an indication that we'll get to see Time Travel in Infinity War?

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.
#78865: Jan 7th 2018 at 6:59:21 PM

With the Time Stone? It's possible. Didn't they shoot a scene in their original Avengers uniforms?

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#78866: Jan 7th 2018 at 7:02:28 PM

[up] I don't know...I only pay attention to official releases, I don't even look at Toy spoilers. It is more fun this way. Doesn't keep me from speculating, though.

Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Pet Owner
#78867: Jan 7th 2018 at 9:58:30 PM

Actually Fox still plans on releasing that Doom movie, so we might have to wait longer for the Silver Surfer film if this comes out in the next two years.

Just Makima.
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#78868: Jan 7th 2018 at 10:35:20 PM

I am worrying about that one if it actually goes into production. In any case, it would hardly have a bearing on the question if they do Silver Surfer or not. While he belongs to the same rights package, he hardly has anything to do with Doctor Doom.

edited 7th Jan '18 10:36:30 PM by Swanpride

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.
#78869: Jan 8th 2018 at 12:10:55 AM

Man, comparing Ultron from Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite to Ultron from Age of Ultron makes me appreciate the latter so much more, he could've been insufferably boring.

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#78870: Jan 8th 2018 at 6:13:42 AM

[up]He is boring. he's also incompetent on top of it.

Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Pet Owner
#78871: Jan 8th 2018 at 10:26:01 AM

All they do is complain about organics. Freaking Dr.Nefarious from Ratchet 3 was more entertaining.

Just Makima.
GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#78872: Jan 8th 2018 at 10:30:26 AM

Say what you will about Brainiac but even Brainiac is more interesting than Ultron in the films.

"Mai waifu."
Sigilbreaker26 Serial Procrastinator Since: Nov, 2017
Serial Procrastinator
#78873: Jan 8th 2018 at 1:28:22 PM

The problem with Ultron is that the battles with him usually come down to some kind of "smash smash smash".

[up] The DCAU version of Braniac is flat out really, really good, especially in Justice League Unlimited.

edited 8th Jan '18 1:29:02 PM by Sigilbreaker26

"And when the last law was down and the Devil turned round on you, where would you hide, the laws all being flat?"
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#78874: Jan 8th 2018 at 2:18:28 PM

All he wants are pants, a decent pair of pants

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Pet Owner
#78875: Jan 8th 2018 at 2:23:13 PM

I have a pair of pantaloons that you can wear!

Just Makima.

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