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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

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#95051: Jan 16th 2019 at 8:27:10 PM

No one expected those characters to stay dead. No one.

The real mystery are the ones who survived.

This song needs more love.
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#95052: Jan 16th 2019 at 8:32:17 PM

Honestly, the only important part for me is that the one who experienced their loved ones turn to dust will remember later on...at least on the Avengers side.

But frankly, its about the journey for me, not the outcome. Just having Rocket and Ironman interact with each other would be worth the price of admission. And naturally I expect Steve and Tony finally having an overdue talk.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#95053: Jan 16th 2019 at 8:35:48 PM

I wonder why Spidey’s classmates don’t wonder why he’s in New York when they’re in New York, and in DC when they’re in DC, and in Europe when they’re in Europe.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#95054: Jan 16th 2019 at 8:41:55 PM

Maybe they will. Let's wait and see.

chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#95055: Jan 16th 2019 at 8:58:16 PM

I honestly don't think it's fair to bring back only some of the dusted characters and keep some of them dead. It'd just seem like trying to go in two directions at the same time, but not committing to either.

Unless the suggestion is to bring some characters back from the Snappening and then kill some of them afterwards. Which seems like a dick move to be honest.

Edited by chasemaddigan on Jan 16th 2019 at 11:59:30 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#95056: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:01:30 PM

I’m curious what the final thoughts of Thanos’ children will be about him.

Will Gamora like look at his corpse & feel pity while Nebula feels satisfaction?

I’m also curious if they bring in Supergiant for Endgame.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#95057: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:14:42 PM

No one dusted should come back and stay dead.

Except Starlord.

My various fanfics.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#95058: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:18:08 PM

You don't need to spoiler that.

I'd only be happy about him coming back if the entire universe knows what he did and he either spends the rest of his life suffering, or is executed for it.

One Strip! One Strip!
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#95060: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:20:51 PM

Like Supergiant could be used as a Secondary Antagonist or basically the Heavy since Thanos will most likely play a passive role for the most of the film.

The quest will involve finding him & Supergiant will stand against the Avengers as the final Child of Thanos.

[up] Revenge of the 6.

Edited by slimcoder on Jan 16th 2019 at 9:22:37 AM

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#95061: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:24:56 PM

[up][up][up]Eh, by that logic Thor needs to be held responsible since he didn't aim for the head.

Disgusted, but not surprised
ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#95062: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:34:28 PM

Do the people calling for Star Lord to suffer for the rest of his life not know that what he did was necessary for the ultimate victory?

Cause the movie makes that pretty clear.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#95063: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:34:59 PM

[up][up]

You need to read my posts. I'm pretty much biased to an unfair degree against Quill, so this is par of the course for me.

Until he redeems himself (purely in my eyes) he's on the shit list.

Edit: [up] If that's the case, I'll go easy on him, but until we hear it said on screen, I'm gonna keep ripping on him.

I'm Handsome Rob, not Fairness Rob.

Edited by HandsomeRob on Jan 16th 2019 at 10:36:16 AM

One Strip! One Strip!
SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#95064: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:39:53 PM

Oh, no, it's not because I hate Star-Lord. I'm on Peter's side.

I just found out that Chris Pratt is garbage, is all.

My various fanfics.
ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#95065: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:40:21 PM

[up][up]The only character who would know pretty much says as much. Its why he's so calm when...

eh, nevermind. Its there, ignore it if you want.

Edited by ArthurEld on Jan 16th 2019 at 12:41:41 PM

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#95066: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:54:37 PM

[up]

Eh, I won't do that. I admit part of it is genuine anger, even though I know Peter's actions were part of a larger plan, and I can understand why he did it.

Hell, I admit that him being willing to shoot Gamora when she asked was pretty awesome (even if also horrible) because when push came to shove, he manned up and put what was best for everyone ahead of himself...

...which may be why I'm so pissed at him for his actions on Virmire, despite understanding them.

One Strip! One Strip!
ArthurEld Since: May, 2014
#95067: Jan 16th 2019 at 9:58:13 PM

Well that's my point. The movie explicitly endorses his emotional outburst and shows that victory sometimes has to follow defeat.

In the end, the galaxy (all of creation) will not be won just because our heroes were smart and strong, but because they were human. Right down to being flawed.

Otherwise, Strange could have stopped Quill easily. He wasn't necessary to restrain Thanos at that moment anyhow.

EDIT-Virmire? Are you trying to make a comparison, or did you mean Titan?

Edited by ArthurEld on Jan 16th 2019 at 1:05:27 PM

KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#95068: Jan 16th 2019 at 10:15:12 PM

I think Rob's referring to Vormir, where Gamora was killed.

Oh God! Natural light!
AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#95069: Jan 16th 2019 at 10:30:12 PM

Just re-watched Ant-Man and the Wasp. Yeah, that was a great time. Funnier than I remembered too. Also I forgot how much I liked Ava Starr. She's so adorable and pitiable, I want to give her a hug and pinch her cheeks. Cassie is also precious and adorable, I loved her scenes with Scott. After Thanos it's so refreshing to see a genuinely sweet and loving father-daughter relationship. Speaking of sweet, I did honest to god feel some things when Janet re-united with Hank and Hope and healed Ava up. I'm liking this mild trend of heroes saving or at least offering to save the main antagonists. I loved it in Homecoming, and I love it here. I really hope Ava didn't get disintegrated off-screen. Fuck you, Thanos. You're the reason why I didn't re-watch the mid-credits scene.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#95070: Jan 16th 2019 at 10:33:23 PM

Hey she has a 50/50 chance of not being dusted.

I think those are pretty dope odds. tongue

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#95071: Jan 16th 2019 at 11:03:43 PM

Actually...yeah scott is so far the only not shitty parent on the entire MCU.

twenty damn movies and he is the best father....damn

"My Name is Bolt, Bolt Crank and I dont care if you believe or not"
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#95072: Jan 16th 2019 at 11:10:13 PM

He is both a good father & a good person.

He loves his daughter but he won’t screw over other people for her.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#95073: Jan 16th 2019 at 11:19:42 PM

[up]...He did break into Hank's house so he could rob it just to get the money he needed to be able to pay child support so he could see Cassie.

Disgusted, but not surprised
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#95074: Jan 16th 2019 at 11:20:57 PM

Right, right he does get desperate.

But hey he’s a rich guy, what’s a little money lost? tongue

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#95075: Jan 16th 2019 at 11:22:08 PM

[up]Just sayin' that he was willing to screw over people to be able to see his daughter again. He's obviously better now, but still.

Disgusted, but not surprised

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