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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

AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
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#108626: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:30:17 AM

One downside to me getting into the MCU in 2017 and reading up on synopses of the previous movies is that I spoil them for myself, so the big twists like (SPOILERS FOR WINTER SOLDIER) HYDRA having infiltrated SHIELD for decades doesn't have the same impact. So Andrei, I hope you've spoiled as little of the MCU for yourself as you could. Which is admittedly kinda tough these days.

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ViperMagnum357 Since: Mar, 2012
#108627: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:30:34 AM

Oooh, if this is a first timer start to finish, we need to have a short review and initial thoughts for each movie as Andrei finishes them.

danime91 Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#108628: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:31:06 AM

I watched the Hulk movie (the newer one that actually was kinda supposed to tie in to the MCU) more out of a sense of duty to watch all the MCU movies than because I wanted to. And afterward I felt that I really could have skipped it, considering none of the plot points brought up in that movie come into play in the MCU and even Bruce Banner's actor changed.

Andrei_Bondoc Since: Jan, 2019
#108629: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:46:04 AM

Don't worry for me. While I usually read spoilers, I am usually enjoying the product I've been reading spoilers from the summaries from.

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JoLuRo075 Since: Jan, 2019
#108630: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:49:49 AM

[up][up]I would have liked the Leader's plot to have been taken up again in the Agents of Shield series.

My last hope is that he will return in She-Hulk series.

Edited by JoLuRo075 on Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:54:05 AM

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#108631: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:55:08 AM

I wanted Blonsky to return as part of a hypothetical Thunderbolts film where Ross puts together his own Avengers with blackjack and hookers as, like, a work-release program for super-criminals. With Zemo leading them.

But since Zemo's apparently going to be the bad guy for Bucky and Sam's show, I guess that nixes any Thunderbolts options.

Edited by TobiasDrake on Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:57:00 PM

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J79 Since: Jan, 2015
#108632: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:56:49 AM

Are you just watching the movies, or the Netflix shows/Agents of SHIELD as well?

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#108633: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:57:30 AM

I think Captain America: the Winter Soldier is what got me actually invested in the MCU, though I had seen some MCU movies before. After seeing that movie is when I decided to start actively trying to keep up with all the movies afterward.

And, I dunno, it's not that surprising to me that there'd be people who'd never seen a single MCU film. I hadn't seen any of the Star Wars films until my second year of college. And there are plenty of other movies that are assumed that everyone has seen that I certainly have not ever seen. So. I figure it's possible.

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unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#108634: Sep 3rd 2019 at 11:58:28 AM

speaking of agent of shield, I admit I would have love if the thing travel to the past, specially if daisy would do what cap did endgame and said "hail hydra" to sneak in.

I mean, agent of shield have change so bloody much over the seasons that a time travel feel justified in general.

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#108636: Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:08:34 PM

Iron Man 1 is a very good starting point. Aside from just being a good film altogether (probably one of the best from Phase One), it establishes the tone and style for the films going forward. So, how much you liked that film gives you an indication how you'll like the series as a whole.

Although I will admit, the next few films are a bit rocky. The Incredible Hulk and Iron Man 2 are considered to be some of the weakest films in the series. They're not necessarily bad, but they aren't reflective on the quality of much of the films going forward. The MCU was still trying to find its footing at the time.

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#108637: Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:11:48 PM

[up][up][up]Have you by any chance seen the latest season finale?

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#108638: Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:11:53 PM

And, I dunno, it's not that surprising to me that there'd be people who'd never seen a single MCU film. I hadn't seen any of the Star Wars films until my second year of college. And there are plenty of other movies that are assumed that everyone has seen that I certainly have not ever seen. So. I figure it's possible.

I actually know someone who was in her mid-twenties when she first saw Star Wars. And even then, she only finished the trilogy because her boyfriend lied to her and told her Luke dies at the end.

It's since become a running joke to tell her that Luke dies at the end of movies/games/etc., especially ones completely unrelated to Star Wars. It's become our group's fun, wacky Fake Spoiler.

Ironically, no force on this Earth has yet convinced her to watch The Last Jedi, despite actually liking both The Force Awakens and Rogue One.

Edited by TobiasDrake on Sep 3rd 2019 at 1:13:52 PM

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#108639: Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:23:04 PM

[up]You ask me, she's totally right on that front.

Then again I hate Star Wars, so the hell do I know.

Anyway, TIH is a good film and I'll defend this hill till my life is snuffed out!

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#108640: Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:29:20 PM

[up] Excuse me, can I have your name and picture for my Death Note?

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#108641: Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:30:53 PM

Only if it's because I defend the Hulk movie.

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#108642: Sep 3rd 2019 at 12:35:49 PM

But what about the quesadilla's?

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Andrei_Bondoc Since: Jan, 2019
#108643: Sep 3rd 2019 at 2:57:59 PM

I have watched Iron Man!

Overall, fun! I'll give it a 10/10!

Summary: Iron Man is born. That is all I can say about.

Also, if you're complaining about too many sky portals in the MCU (or other superhero movies), this movie had it first.note 

And sorry that I've kept you waiitiiin' (sounds familiar, isn't it?).

Edited by Andrei_Bondoc on Sep 3rd 2019 at 1:00:12 PM

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fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
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#108644: Sep 3rd 2019 at 2:58:42 PM

Lies!

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
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#108645: Sep 3rd 2019 at 3:01:26 PM

Wait Iron Man has a sky portal?

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Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
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#108646: Sep 3rd 2019 at 3:02:32 PM

More a big beam to the sky, but call it what you want.

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unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#108648: Sep 3rd 2019 at 3:08:00 PM

Also, that moment when Tony stark is in space is kinda shout out to the first movie when he nearly frost back int he sky.

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HamburgerTime Since: Apr, 2010
#108649: Sep 3rd 2019 at 3:09:09 PM

Think Endgame will get any Oscar love? It was massively acclaimed and finally unseated Avatar from its (totally undeserved IMO) most-profitable-film throne.

Plus I'd imagine there'll be pressure to give awards to movies that, y'know, people actually like after the whole Green Book fiasco.

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#108650: Sep 3rd 2019 at 3:19:38 PM

Speaking of Endgame, my blu-ray copy arrived. I should re-watch it tonight or something.

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