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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

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#109451: Sep 12th 2019 at 1:44:04 PM

Loki... River Cruise... are we getting Love Boat featuring Loki?

The legend has returned.
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#109452: Sep 12th 2019 at 1:52:51 PM

> So Gwenpool is an isekai protagonist.

lets hope she stays away anything written by Garth Ennis

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Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#109453: Sep 12th 2019 at 2:20:56 PM

She'd probably mock the hell out of it.

Wake me up at your own risk.
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#109454: Sep 12th 2019 at 2:24:49 PM

Just finished watching Captain Marvel,i gotta say I loved it when she kept saying her name

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Andrei_Bondoc Since: Jan, 2019
#109455: Sep 12th 2019 at 2:37:49 PM

[up]I will soon reach it.

But for now, until next week, I'm taking a break from watching the films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I need to focus on other things (hint: jetpacks) and to rest a bit.

"Scooby Dooby Doo!"
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#109456: Sep 12th 2019 at 4:09:48 PM

The most interesting thing about Gwenpool imo is the Reality Ensues twist on the “kid who enters a fictional world” concept, in regards to her personality: since she perceives everyone around her as characters and knows the plot is just a work of fiction, she’s casually dismissive of the world and it’s people as consequence-less and disposable in the way a fan would and comes off as a complete sociopath.

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#109459: Sep 13th 2019 at 4:40:35 AM

Marvel has a proven track record of always picking the right actors, so I'll trust whoever they pick, but I am personally rooting for Ronda this time.

A wrestler like her feels like such a perfect choice for the epitome of Amazonian Beauty that is She-Hulk.

That said, I'd hate for talent of Ms. Dawson's level to stick to just the Netflix series, so if Ronda were to be picked, is there any member of Jennifer's supporting cast she could play?

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#109460: Sep 13th 2019 at 5:58:34 AM

I've seen Laverne Cox proposed as a choice for Jen before. I wonder if some fans have ever head canoned Jen as black due to her being voiced by Cree Summer in the 90s Hulk animated series.

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#109461: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:05:25 AM

Isn't Rousey a Sandy Hook denier?

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#109462: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:09:00 AM

"she reposted a controversial video from the You Tube channel Think Outside The TV, which highlighted a conspiracy theory about the shooting. In the post, Rousey called it an "extremely interesting, and must-watch" video."

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1489061-ronda-rouseys-sandy-hook-tweet-should-be-last-straw-for-ufc

I Do.Not.Want her to be She Hulk

Edited by Ultimatum on Sep 13th 2019 at 1:09:37 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
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#109463: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:13:37 AM

She also sucks as Sonya Blade.

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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
#109464: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:14:48 AM

Even disregarding her weird conspiracy bullshit, Ronda tends to play as super serious badass women, which She-Hulk doesn't fit into at all. She's probably the goofiest hero that isn't Deadpool, Squirrel Girl, Howard the Duck, or the more absurd Guardians of the Galaxy.

Edited by Weirdguy149 on Sep 13th 2019 at 9:17:31 AM

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HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#109465: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:21:22 AM

Just for the record, I did not know about that.

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#109466: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:32:27 AM

[up] Don't worry about it. I linked to a site that was run by a comicsgater without me realizing it. We all make mistakes.

[up][up]The only way I could see Rhousey playing She-Hulk is if they adapt Jen's "savage" phase.

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#109467: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:33:41 AM

Ronda is not a great speaker. Apparently she has a legitimate speech disorder and I’m not going to knock anyone for something outside their control, but anyone who’s seen her promos in WWE knows she’s not the greatest at delivering dialogue.

Also, Laverne Cox? I like her in OITNB but no. She is completely wrong for Jen Walters. And to quote Dan Slott, you’re casting for Jen Walters, like how Mark Ruffalo was being cast for Bruce Banner. CG can handle the rest. Jen and her reactions to gaining this power, becoming this big green example of power and femininity, is the key.

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#109468: Sep 13th 2019 at 6:38:01 AM

[up]But differently from the Hulk, you can show the She-Hulk without C Gi.

Make-up goes a long way, just look at Gamora.

Hence why, I think, most people imagine someone really buff for the role.

Again, though, there hasn't really been any miscast in the MCU thus far, so whoever they pick I'll roll with it.

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#109469: Sep 13th 2019 at 7:12:38 AM

Count me in for Rosario Dawson. Peter David, one of the key writers for She-Hulk comics, made a point a while back about this. He said, paraphrasing, "DO NOT try to cast She-Hulk. Cast someone to play Jennifer Walters, and then make her She-Hulk."

Ronda Rousey is a prime example of what he was warning against. She's a big beefy wrestler who you could totally see as a titanic Hulk, but whose verbal deliveries are stale and lifeless. Not a great casting for a character who spends 90% of her time in a courtroom arguing legal cases and 10% punching dudes with Hulk strength.

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#109470: Sep 13th 2019 at 7:39:06 AM

[up] Rosario Dawson as She-Hulk? Yes, please. It's nice to see Marvel's keeping tabs on the cast members from the Netflix shows.

Edited by TargetmasterJoe on Sep 13th 2019 at 11:07:37 AM

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#109472: Sep 13th 2019 at 9:49:15 AM

You guys really want a transphobic Sandy Hook denier who can't act?

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#109473: Sep 13th 2019 at 10:02:07 AM

I didn't know she was transphobic.

Yeesh. I kinda felt sorry for her when WWE fans turned on her in favour of Becky, but that's more or less melted away.

I don't know who Sandy Hook is, but I get the feeling I don't want to know more.

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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
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#109474: Sep 13th 2019 at 10:03:39 AM

Memory’s fuzzy but I’m pretty sure she’s talking about a school shooting.

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#109475: Sep 13th 2019 at 10:04:15 AM

Sandy Hook Elementary School was the site of a mass shooting in 2012. Sandy Hook deniers are assholes who believe conspiracy theories about how it was fake or some shit. They're pretty much scum of the earth.

Disgusted, but not surprised

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