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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
#98801: Mar 19th 2019 at 2:32:08 PM

I mean a decent portion of Homecoming took place in Washington D.C.

This song needs more love.
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#98802: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:07:05 PM

There’s only 2 movies with Peter in NYC and one is animated. I don’t know what other 5 movies you’re referring to
Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy all took place in New York, as did Sony's Amazing Spider-Man duology. Spider-Man: Homecoming took place mainly in New York, with a side-trip to DC.

Edited by alliterator on Mar 19th 2019 at 3:07:24 AM

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#98803: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:10:50 PM

We dont talk about Garfield Spiderman in this house,whoever came with a superhero cat was really reaching..

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#98804: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:14:25 PM

[up][up] I have no idea what you’re talking about, no one in their right mind would cast Leonardo di Caprio’s creepy friend from The Great Gatsby as the beloved teen hero Spider-Man. tongue

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98805: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:14:56 PM

I think they have two reasons for the concept…

For one, to have a reason why Fury seeks out Peter and not one of the other Avengers who are right there in their Facility on Upstate New York.

And two, it allows them to play with exciting locations. Honestly, when they are done, there will be most likely no famous building in Europe left standing….

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.
#98806: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:16:43 PM

Spider-Man has been to other countries plenty of times in the comics. His home is New York, but he has gone outside it frequently, whether on vacation, chasing a supervillain lead, or as part of a Peter Parker thing (as in Far From Home).

TheAirman Brightness from The vicinity of an area adjacent to a location Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Historians will say we were good friends.
Brightness
#98807: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:20:38 PM

[up][up][up]But if they did, I think it would be a great idea to cast J.K. Simmons alongside him as J Jonah Jameson.

Maybe that Willem DaWalken-Buscemi fellow could play Green Goblin?

Edited by TheAirman on Mar 19th 2019 at 5:22:20 AM

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#98808: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:24:53 PM

Andrew Garfield was Spiderman.

I don't like it either, but it happened and Rob refuses to let anyone pretend otherwise.

Because I kinda liked his version of the costume, even if it got snubbed by Spider-Man (PS4)

Edited by HandsomeRob on Mar 19th 2019 at 4:25:48 AM

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#98809: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:26:15 PM

Tobey Maguire is probably my favourite spiderman

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98810: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:35:26 PM

Nope. Always hated Tobey in the role. Garfield was great, but the scripts let him down overall. Holland is perfect for the role. Looks the part and is a great actor. Plus, he actually can do a lot of the acrobatics if he has to.

wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#98811: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:37:29 PM

For once we agree. I despise Maguire.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98812: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:42:29 PM

To be frank, I actually dislike him in general. I have never seen him in a role in which I actually liked him.

Which reminds me that we really need to give Marvel's casting department more credit. They do such a great job! Now, if they now also cast Matt Bomer for the eternals… (I mean, comeon, an openly gay actor who looks like a superhero. I can't imagine them finding a better candidate).

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#98813: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:42:47 PM

My father has a hard time comprehending that Maguire is no longer Spider-Man.

He also expresses confusion as to who Miles is.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#98814: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:43:11 PM

As pointed out, it’s an important part of Spider mythos that Peter ends up outside of New York pretty frequently but no one ever connects Peter Parker going to a place and then Spider-Man showing up

He first met the Lizard in the Everglades, somehow he showed up in Mexico just in time to save the Avengers from a Spider-Man robot, and went to the Savage Land with Jameson and Gwen Stacy

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alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#98815: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:48:58 PM

Andrew Garfield was Spiderman.
Who is this "Spiderman" person? The guy from the comics who shoots webs is named "Spider-Man." Note the hyphen. He's a Spider-Man, not, like, Tony Spiderman.

Oh man. Spider-Man's arch-enemy should totally be Tony Spiderman.

Now, if they now also cast Matt Bomer for the eternals… (I mean, comeon, an openly gay actor who looks like a superhero. I can't imagine them finding a better candidate).
Have you been watching Doom Patrol (2019)? Matt Bomer is so good as Larry Trainor, the Negative Man.

Personally, I want Vincent Rodriguez III to be a part of the MCU.

Edited by alliterator on Mar 19th 2019 at 3:51:16 AM

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#98816: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:51:44 PM

[up]

...Tony Spiderman is angry because all of Jameson's angry Spider-Man rants keep bouncing back onto him.

He can't get hired for a job because people don't want to hire someone associated with that name.

He naturally seeks revenge against both of them

One Strip! One Strip!
LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#98817: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:53:10 PM

I'm curious how the inevitable casting for the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters will go.

Especially Wolverine and Doom.

This song needs more love.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#98818: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:54:20 PM

They might get someone actually small for Logan I'd imagine.

Though I still think Jackman kinda owned the role, he was way too big.

One Strip! One Strip!
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#98819: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:54:37 PM

I'm amused they still haven't brought in Dwayne Johnson yet.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
TheAirman Brightness from The vicinity of an area adjacent to a location Since: Feb, 2011 Relationship Status: Historians will say we were good friends.
Brightness
#98820: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:55:19 PM

Danny Devito Wolverine or riot

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alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#98821: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:56:06 PM

If Mads Mikkelsen hadn't already been in the MCU, I would have totally wanted to see him as Doom.

Richard Armitage also makes a good Logan in Wolverine: The Long Night podcast. He's also been in the MCU, but only in a bit part, so they probably cast him again.

Edited by alliterator on Mar 19th 2019 at 3:56:19 AM

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#98823: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:57:37 PM

They haven't cast the Rock because The Rock is always The Rock no matter what his official role is.

I don't think that there will be a casting call for the X-men anytime soon. They will first wrap up what is currently on the slate. There is no hurry.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#98824: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:57:42 PM

They should keep Wolverine off the screen for a while

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Pseudopartition Screaming Into The Void from The Cretaeceous Since: Dec, 2013 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Screaming Into The Void
#98825: Mar 19th 2019 at 3:58:12 PM

You're right, we didn't have three Spider-Man movies in the early 2000s. There was just some test footage of JK Simmons yelling about Spider-Man being a menace. Too bad it didn't work out.

Look, if they're going to cast Wolverine again, I want comics accuracy. Give me a short, angry, Canadian man or nothing.


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