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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

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#90151: Oct 10th 2018 at 7:12:30 PM

Under ordinary circumstances, no, he wouldn't. But he might if Bautista wants to leave. People have been abruptly Put on a Bus over less.

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MrHellboy The Shadow from A world of my own Since: Dec, 2017 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
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#90152: Oct 10th 2018 at 8:07:02 PM

Eh, I'd still rather they just kill him off. Dying at the hands of Thanos, while maybe getting in one of the final blows, would be a better ending, I think

Plus Marvel generally does a better job of writing out characters than most franchises

We don't even know for sure if he's leaving or not, so this is all just speculation

Edited by MrHellboy on Oct 10th 2018 at 10:07:58 AM

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alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#90153: Oct 10th 2018 at 8:32:29 PM

Plus Marvel generally does a better job of writing out characters than most franchises
I actually can't think of a recurring character that they wrote out, aside from Agent Coulson and he came back.

Wait, no, there's the Warriors Three, but, uh, they didn't really write them out well.

MrHellboy The Shadow from A world of my own Since: Dec, 2017 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
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#90154: Oct 10th 2018 at 8:45:02 PM

That's down to Taika Waititi, really

Who, funnily enough, is probably one of the most likely choices to direct Guardians 3

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Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#90155: Oct 10th 2018 at 8:51:02 PM

Also Jane abruptly disappearing.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#90156: Oct 10th 2018 at 9:00:15 PM

Well nobody really liked Jane...or at least, they didn't like Thor 2 Jane.

...I liked the Dark World, but I also like Age of Ultron, so by the standards of half the net, I'm clearly insane.

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RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#90157: Oct 10th 2018 at 9:26:45 PM

They also wrote out everyone from The First Avenger except Cap, Bucky, and Red Skull, for obvious reasons.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#90159: Oct 10th 2018 at 9:36:52 PM

And then red skull apear...in what is probably the most "wait, what?" moment in marvel cinematic universe.

Really, that was so out of nowhere.

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AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#90160: Oct 10th 2018 at 9:54:57 PM

I liked it though. One of the biggest pleasant surprises in the movie was them remembering him after the question dangling for over five years.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
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#90161: Oct 10th 2018 at 10:54:55 PM

And it made so much sense too.

A wonderful surprise seeing that skinless bastard again. tongue

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Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#90162: Oct 11th 2018 at 12:17:02 AM

Apparently living alone on a barren planet for 70+ years with nobody to talk to but yourself causes you to lose your German accent, though. tongue

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#90163: Oct 11th 2018 at 12:32:25 AM

You know how it is with accents...frankly, kind of surprising he still knew how to talk at all.

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#90164: Oct 11th 2018 at 12:48:40 AM

Maybe Thanos needs to upgrade his translator chip thingy.

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#90165: Oct 11th 2018 at 6:45:33 AM

Where did the Red Skull get the cloak from? That was my first question

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#90166: Oct 11th 2018 at 6:49:23 AM

He's probably not actually alive. The impression I got from him is that he's some kind of apparition created by the Soul Gem. The Red Skull probably landed on Vormir, tried to obtain the Soul Gem, failed, and is now bound to its service or some shit.

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#90167: Oct 11th 2018 at 9:38:14 AM

New outfits for Avengers 4. Looks like space or maybe Microverse travel suits.

Punisher286 Since: Jan, 2016
#90168: Oct 11th 2018 at 9:43:37 AM

Also there's a report that Brie Larson has signed on for SEVEN Marvel films. And that Scarlett is getting $15 million to do the solo BW film as well.

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#90169: Oct 11th 2018 at 9:45:34 AM

[up][up]This is my best guess as to what it says:

THE ASGARDIAN THOR WIELDS THE MIGHTY STORMBREAKER IN HIS BATTLE ARMOR! HIS FRIEND ROCKET TEAMS UP WITH A NEW CHEW TO GUARD THE GALAXY FROM AN EVEN GREATER THREAT.

Obviously, parts of that are wrong.

Edited by PushoverMediaCritic on Oct 11th 2018 at 9:45:06 AM

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#90170: Oct 11th 2018 at 11:00:10 AM

Pretty sure that's "crew", not "chew".

But Rocket trying and endorsing a new brand of gum would be neat.

Edited by Anomalocaris20 on Oct 11th 2018 at 2:00:30 PM

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Punisher286 Since: Jan, 2016
#90171: Oct 11th 2018 at 11:26:06 AM

Captain America: The Winter Soldier did the Bourne style of action spy movie well, but I'd kind of like to see Black Widow lean more into Bond.

Exotic locales, stylish cars/clothes, hot dudes for BW to discard/double cross, and all that good stuff.

RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#90172: Oct 11th 2018 at 11:29:30 AM

I've said it before, but after the Disney/Fox deal goes through, I think you could make a pretty awesome movie out of Black Widow infiltrating the Hellfire Club (heck, she's already got the color-coding down).

ComicFan Since: Sep, 2016
#90173: Oct 11th 2018 at 2:39:31 PM

Ryan Coogler is returning to write and direct Black Panther 2 [1]

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#90174: Oct 11th 2018 at 3:10:00 PM

Not only that, but we've been given an exclusive sneak peak at T'Challa's new look for the film.

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
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#90175: Oct 11th 2018 at 3:13:41 PM

[up]

Or alternatively:

Either one will do.

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