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Welcome to the main discussion thread for the Marvel Cinematic Universe! This pinned post is here to establish some basic guidelines. All of the Media Forum rules still apply.

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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

HalfFaust Since: Jan, 2019
#99752: Apr 2nd 2019 at 8:50:31 AM

Small and medium cinemas will absolutely sell out. Huge ones, or ones in areas with quite a few cinemas, might manage.

Out of curiosity, I checked my cinema('s chain)'s website... and it apparently has a booking queue 'as a result of exceptional demand', which I've never seen before. Which is a bit annoying, as unless I plan to go by myself I can't actually book now even if I get through. I did do two for Infinity War (midnight by myself because nobody else wanted to, then went with friends at a more sociable hour) but that was at a far cheaper cinema. Kind of concerned I'm going to get spoiled if I leave it even a few days or whatever.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#99753: Apr 2nd 2019 at 9:30:07 AM

Looks like they find Grimace pretty quickly.

Doesn't look like it works out well.

One Strip! One Strip!
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#99754: Apr 2nd 2019 at 9:33:22 AM

"How'd this work out for you when you had more people than now? Badly?"

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#99755: Apr 2nd 2019 at 9:34:35 AM

[up][up][up][up] It's a theatre...which also happens to be the biggest (and one of the oldest, it has been around sind 1924) theatres in Germany. I think it might even be the biggest in Europe. (In terms of seats in front of one screen). They still manage to sell out once in a while, but usually for special events. I prefer it for Marvel movies because it is difficult to get a showing which is not in 3D for the Marvel movies, and at least that theatre uses proper shutter glasses. They are easier on the eye.

And since I plan to go alone first and later with friends, I only need to get one seat. That is usually not a problem. There is already and empty seat between two bookings for the 16:00 showing in my favourite area. Though I will aim for 12:00 anyway. There is no way that this one will be sold out, even though it is vacation time, so at least the children won't be in school.

Edited by Swanpride on Apr 2nd 2019 at 9:38:47 AM

VoidsEmpathy Emissary of the Void from Realm of In-Between Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: A heart full of love
Emissary of the Void
#99756: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:04:24 AM

I forgot why I unfollowed the thread, because I really should have skipped the hundred or so pages that came after the last thing I read. Man, there was so much to read, but I had to skip several chunks due to...explosive reactions. I’m gonna boil down my thoughts on everything until now:

I’m very much burnt out on any desire for watching Captain Marvel simply because I figured that as an origin story, there was an inevitable introduction to Endgame, which I cared more about. I had asked a friend to let me know what he felt about it and he told me that he liked it, but not enough for a re-watch.

However, I’ve seen enough drama through You Tube colored my already tentative perception, which the existing comments and arguments from both sides did not help. Today, reading through this thread reaffirms my decision that it simply isn’t worth watching the movie even when it becomes available for home viewing.

I’m fine for a less than stellar Marvel movie simply because Marvel movies are successful enough already.

I just want to see the rematch of the year. Also, there was another trailer from Marvel that dropped today.

[DATA LOST]
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#99757: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:08:27 AM

[up] From what I can see on YouTube, it's only one side that's toxic and that's the "anti-SJW" trolls. The pro-Captain Marvel side and even the "it was okay, nothing special" people appear to be just fine. You shouldn't base whether or not to see a movie on what the reaction is anyway.

AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#99758: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:14:55 AM

I still think you should see it.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#99759: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:23:45 AM

[up][up][up] The drama was extremely one-sided. If you really care about reactions: It usually gets a 7 to 8 out of 10. The audience gave it an A. But you have remember that both the reviewers and the audience doesn't really measure it as movie, but as marvel movie, which I think is colouring the perception a little bit.

Otherwise, I recommend the movie, especially if you happen to be female. This is really a movie which was made for us. But my male friends enjoyed it, too.

It also has this side effect that it makes you really, really excited for Endgame.

And if you love cats, you should watch it anyway.

Edited by Swanpride on Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:24:02 AM

wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#99760: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:25:28 AM

Honestly, I was really apprehensive about the film due to the fact that I doubted it could top Black Panther, plus all the nasty misogynist bile and some critics being meh on the film.

I absolutely loved it. So I get where you’re coming from but I think you should consider giving it a shot. (It didn’t top Black Panther for me, but that’s not entirely fair. That’s like demanding all steaks top the best steak you’ve ever had).

I saw it with my cousin and aunt; we all loved it. I also saw it with two guy friends who enjoyed it and put it in their Marvel top 10; saw it with another guy who was a little leery because of the “this movie hates men!!!” blather; he also enjoyed the movie.

Edited by wisewillow on Apr 2nd 2019 at 1:27:07 PM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#99761: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:30:24 AM

Its an alright film.

Nothing really fantastic but good enough performences & themes that make it a fun romp.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#99762: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:35:40 AM

Talos and Maria were my favorite parts, personally.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#99763: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:40:27 AM

I mean, it isn't about to pass a billion because people don't like it. You don't get to those numbers without repeated viewings.

Though it will have nothing on Endgame. Looks like the movie kept crashing the ticket sales sites.

[up] My favourite part is Carol's final fight. And Coulson.

Edited by Swanpride on Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:41:11 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#99764: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:46:10 AM

Careful using the money reasoning cause the Bayformers did use to make a shit-ton of money despite being shite.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#99765: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:47:30 AM

[up] Yes, but we are talking here about the usual Marvel audience. They expect to see something more that bayformers.

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#99766: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:51:25 AM

And the film was nowhere as bad as those. It was a fun little romp in the 90’s about people finding the surface of a much bigger world.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#99767: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:54:57 AM

Would love to see a Marvel transformers movie,sign me up please!

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#99768: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:55:24 AM

Thank God Marvel actually has standards of quality.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#99770: Apr 2nd 2019 at 10:59:07 AM

It's funny, because Marvel actually helped create the entire Transformers mythos.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#99772: Apr 2nd 2019 at 11:08:57 AM

so how will he learn it lines

will he have to improvise instead of a script

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#99773: Apr 2nd 2019 at 11:10:53 AM

[up] He gets his lines. But he doesn't even know who he is in the scene with at times.

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.
#99774: Apr 2nd 2019 at 11:49:47 AM

wild mass guessTom Holland will not be in Endgame. Boy can't keep his mouth shut, and in this cutthroat industry, leaks get patched. When all of the Snapped people are revived in the finale, they will instead CGI in Spider-Man played by a stuntman, who will not talk or remove his mask for the remainder of the film.wild mass guess

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#99775: Apr 2nd 2019 at 11:52:04 AM

wild mass guessSpiderman's death is not undone by the snap,hence why he's not getting any scripts

have a listen and have a link to my discord server

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