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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

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#104101: Jun 19th 2019 at 7:34:20 PM

I think we talked about it before, but Marvel Studios REALLY wants Keanu Reeves in the MCU.

Also, they're now discussing how to bring in the mutants into the MCU. And that rumor that Deadpool could first appear in a Spider-Man movie? C'est bogus.

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#104102: Jun 19th 2019 at 8:58:59 PM

I'd like to see Keanu in a more physical role in the MCU since Reeves seems to have embraced his concept of 21st century Buster Keaton in the John Wick franchise. Ideally, a thought could be to have him as Taskmaster in a Black Widow film.

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#104104: Jun 20th 2019 at 7:19:39 AM

The idea of using Black Widow's prequel film to set up plot points for other characters to deal with in films she's too dead to contribute to leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

It's bad enough to pointlessly kill her off and relegate her to one obligatory prequel appearance before washing your hands of her forever. Turning her film into Iron Man 2 is just adding insult to injury.

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Theokal3 Since: Jan, 2012
#104105: Jun 20th 2019 at 8:01:15 AM

[up]Eh, I kinda feel like her movie always was gonna be a prequel anyway. And to be frank I don't get why people wanted her to have a movie so hard. A movie focused on her, again, wouldn't bring much new to the table. Though I guess she will have one after all, so we knows.

Edited by Theokal3 on Jun 20th 2019 at 5:01:50 PM

GNinja The Element of Hyperbole. from The deepest, darkest corner of his mind. Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
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#104106: Jun 20th 2019 at 8:01:54 AM

[up][up] It could be read that way. Or, it could be their way of honouring her. By having the last time we'll ever see her send unforseen ripples througout the MCU. Granting her one last major impact over upcoming events.

Edited by GNinja on Jun 20th 2019 at 3:02:28 PM

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Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#104107: Jun 20th 2019 at 9:22:09 AM

[up][up]It's probably because for a while, she was the only main Avenger without a movie that people gave a shit about.

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Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#104108: Jun 20th 2019 at 10:13:41 AM

Seems a bit silly to interpret that statement that way. Feige says "this film will introduce new and bold elements for the future of the MCU" for almost every single new MCU movie. Ant-Man, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Captain Marvel...

He just spun that statement to prequel potential.

Edited by Gaon on Jun 20th 2019 at 10:14:33 AM

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RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#104109: Jun 20th 2019 at 10:19:42 AM

I know it's a long shot, but I'm still crossing my fingers for a Black Widow vs. The Hellfire Club movie.

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#104110: Jun 20th 2019 at 1:52:10 PM

Someone who saw FFH let slip a hint regarding the post-credits scene.

Vague spoilers. Click at your own risk.

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Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#104111: Jun 20th 2019 at 1:53:35 PM

Oh boy I can't believe we're gonna get to see Emo Parker dance again! tongue

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#104112: Jun 20th 2019 at 1:53:38 PM

I know what that means

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LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#104114: Jun 20th 2019 at 1:55:00 PM

I'm hearing it's (legitimate possible spoiler) J.K. Simmons back as Jameson.

But I couldn't tell you if that's true.

Edited by LordVatek on Jun 20th 2019 at 4:55:29 AM

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#104115: Jun 20th 2019 at 3:27:52 PM

O__O!

Look away, Joe.

Just look away...

FFH is a little over a week away...you can power through it.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
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#104116: Jun 20th 2019 at 3:37:42 PM

It be real dope if they cast Willam Dafoe again. The man is an amazing actor.

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
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Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#104120: Jun 20th 2019 at 6:58:47 PM

I was hoping for Sandman to show up but JJJ works too.

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ComicFan Since: Sep, 2016
#104121: Jun 20th 2019 at 7:21:43 PM

Feige says that the rumor that Killmonger would be returning in the Black Panther sequel is just a rumor[1]. Ryan recently started writing it and will share what he has soon. No mention of cowriter Joe Robert Cole returning.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#104122: Jun 20th 2019 at 7:24:46 PM

...But he died.

And perfectly, too. Even if you could narrative-bullshit him back to life, it would ruin the poignancy of his ending.

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HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#104123: Jun 20th 2019 at 7:49:33 PM

Technically, it's not impossible for him to reappear in some kind of flashback.

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Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#104124: Jun 20th 2019 at 7:51:12 PM

[up][up]Agreed. If there's one MCU villain that died with a lot of dignity and grace, it's definitely Killmonger without a shadow of a doubt.

The legend has returned.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#104125: Jun 20th 2019 at 8:39:40 PM

Well, there's one other dude who could be put on that list, but he's a spoiler.

But yeah, it takes a big man to compliment the dude who just put a knife in your heart. And Eric just keeps going from there.

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