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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

ErichoTOME Since: Apr, 2015
#86976: Jun 5th 2018 at 1:15:26 PM

I just noticed that in "Avengers: Infinity War" Thanos literally turns back time. He's played by Josh Brolin.

Remember what he also did in "Deadpool 2"? Does that count as Actor Allusion? I'm seriously asking you people if it's okay to submit that to Deadpool 2's trivia? Is it actual allusion or just a coincidence?

ErichoTOME Since: Apr, 2015
#86977: Jun 5th 2018 at 1:16:56 PM

[up] Oh whoops. I didn't know Actor Allusion was no longer trivia. My question still remains.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
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#86978: Jun 5th 2018 at 1:17:05 PM

coincidence unless Deadpool comments on it or something

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Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86980: Jun 6th 2018 at 10:12:58 AM

Not directly MCU related, but still kind of relevant: The second into the Spiderverse trailer is out and it looks awesome. Unlike Venom. I really, really hope that the animated movie works out, because honestly, while Sony animation is usually a disgrace the one thing I do trust them to do is to create a Spider-Man movie series which puts what usually passes as an animated superhero movie to shame. Plus, if Sony decides to focus on animated movies and leave the live action stuff to Marvel, we would get the best out of both studios.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#86981: Jun 6th 2018 at 3:13:46 PM

It’ll nevertheless happen but I’d love if Tom had a cameo as one of the Multiverse Spider-Men.

Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#86982: Jun 7th 2018 at 11:47:09 AM

No, I guess I'm just still mad that the reason for his choosing not to fight and potentially putting millions of lives at stake was because he was having a pout. I liked it better when the prevailing theory was that he was scared, because that's relatable and something that can be heroically overcome.

...I'd honestly assumed it was the latter. I don't think the Hulk's ever been scared before so that kind of adds a new layer to the character. I don't know why they'd clarify he was just upset. That's lame.

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#86983: Jun 7th 2018 at 3:32:42 PM

While the fear theory made sense to me, I had a relative theorizing that Hulks refusal to come out was because they were back on Earth where everyone hated him and he didn't want to go back to that after three years of basically being worshiped as the greatest thing since sliced bread.

I agree the actual reason feels weaker, though considering Hulk is a raging Man child on his best days, not that surprising.

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PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#86984: Jun 7th 2018 at 10:15:40 PM

My mom has her own theory about Hulk, which is that he's literally a child. Like, he only exists and ages during the time he exists, so he's maybe 4 years old mentally. It's also why he didn't talk much before Ragnarok, he was still learning English. I still like the theory that Hulk was just scared, and I'm going to wait and see how Avengers 4 deals with it before I decide that Hulk's reasoning is dumb.

edited 7th Jun '18 10:20:27 PM by PushoverMediaCritic

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86985: Jun 8th 2018 at 2:50:57 AM

So...Cloak and Dagger. So far I really like it. To be frank, I like it way better than Runaways or what recently came out of Netflix. It has a teenage vibe to it, but not in the CW way of teeny shows, instead it explores the kind of problems teenagers, especially ones from troubled families, actually have to face. There are also a number of really good decisions they made - there is some commentary about racism, but not of the on your nose kind, and the characters are very well drawn out and likable.

But above all it looks good. No questionable effects like in Runaways, they don't do much but what they do looks great. The use of music draws you in, and visually it is a touch more interesting than the standard TV show.

Otherwise: Roxxon is still the most evil cooperation in the MCU, American Weddings are still overdo it, there is one tiny plot hole which bothered me in the second episode, but nothing too big, and I look forward to the next episode.

edited 8th Jun '18 3:12:49 AM by Swanpride

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#86987: Jun 8th 2018 at 6:22:15 AM

I can't see what he would add to the film outside of a cameo, so its' no loss.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#86988: Jun 8th 2018 at 6:24:08 AM

Nick Fury is meant to be dead though,they had a funeral and everything!

his cameo should have consisted entirely of this line

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#86989: Jun 8th 2018 at 6:27:59 AM

Seconded.

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86990: Jun 9th 2018 at 5:19:42 AM

I stumbled over this very interesting documentary about the making of Ironman today:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6BWI1BajDM

What really struck me was when they said that due to not working for one of the big studios, they weren't forced to pick actors from a list….which might explain why Marvel is so spot on with casting.

It's also a nice little view in how some of the scenes were made.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86992: Jun 12th 2018 at 9:21:15 AM

Well, it is done. Infinity War has crossed the 2 Billion Mark. That makes it only the fourth movie ever which passes the mark, and the ONLY summer movie which every manages it.

Now the question is if it can add a little less than 70 million to the box office and beat Force Awakens...I think that it can. China has just allowed an extension of the showing time and while Europe will be focussed on the World Cup by the end of the week, it also lead to a lot of releases having been delayed until it is over, leaving Infinity War with a little bit less competition than usual.

unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#86993: Jun 12th 2018 at 10:42:05 AM

About hulk....I kinda get why but doing THAT in infinity war was probably the worst choice ever, it look whinning.

Well, is not surprising considering how neglect hulk have been chararterization so far.

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#86994: Jun 12th 2018 at 10:43:50 AM

Thor Ragnarok did a pretty good job at characterizing Hulk as basically at the emotional level of a child.

Him throwing a tantrum is. Not out of character.

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Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#86996: Jun 13th 2018 at 1:42:37 PM

So this isn't exactly relevant to the current going-ons of the MCU or DCU, but given the sheer amount of MCU franchises referenced and the fact that it's freaking hilarious I felt the need to post this:

But watch this one first:

Or you can skip to the part with Thanos

edited 13th Jun '18 2:24:32 PM by Soble

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#86998: Jun 13th 2018 at 2:17:57 PM

I'm looking for one. I'm surprised there's not a superhero equivalent.

[down] Whoops, found it.

edited 13th Jun '18 2:24:46 PM by Soble

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SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#86999: Jun 13th 2018 at 2:22:48 PM

There is. That's the one Deadpool won.

My various fanfics.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#87000: Jun 13th 2018 at 2:27:10 PM

I suspected just by what we were seeing in the background tv's while Deadpool and Harley talked to that dude.

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