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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

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#112451: Nov 13th 2019 at 6:55:14 PM

Iron Man's a classic & the first one.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#112452: Nov 13th 2019 at 6:56:00 PM

I say, go with the dark horse candidate and watch Thor: The Dark World.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#112453: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:05:26 PM

Watch forgotten Disney classic Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century.

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
#112454: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:07:18 PM

[up]Man, scrolling through that was a time trip. Does anybody remember Even Stevens? That's So Raven? The Suite Life on Deck?

Do the words Hercules: The Animated Series even mean anything to anybody anymore?

Edited by fredhot16 on Nov 13th 2019 at 7:15:09 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
#112455: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:09:55 PM

Now that I think about it, does Disney Plus have Gargoyles?

Cause...well it's Gargoyles. That's some good shit.

Also....Twenty bucks says that if we actually get the Thunderbolts, they're referred to at one point as the Masters of Evil.

Seems only fair.

One Strip! One Strip!
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#112456: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:14:55 PM

I remember during like middle or high school when I stayed up late I would watch those Disney cartoon reruns that aired at 5 in the morning like Lilo & Stitch.

Ah fun times..... until they stopped airing those shows & started airing obscure movies I never heard of.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
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
#112457: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:15:41 PM

[up][up][up][up][up]I admire your gumption and I actually haven't seen that movie so.

Alright, let's see the adventures of the world's worthiest coat rack!

Edited by fredhot16 on Nov 13th 2019 at 7:17:34 AM

Trans rights are human rights. TV Tropes is not a place for bigotry, cruelty, or dickishness, no matter who or their position.
wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#112458: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:28:21 PM

Well, there's Zenon, Brink, the Kim Possible movie, the Proud Family movie...

Or did you mean in the MCU? Then Cap 2: Winter Soldier, or Black Panther.

AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#112459: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:30:30 PM

Can't go wrong with [up]those two or the Guardians movies.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#112460: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:36:44 PM

The first Iron Man movie. It kick started the whole MCU and is still arguably one of the best movies in the MCU. Damn near everything about the movie works. Robert Downey Jr. proved he could still act despite his earlier downward spiral, the Iron Man suit looks like it stepped right out of the fucking comic book, Jeff Bridges as Obadiah Stane is still one of the MCU's most compelling villains...

Edited by M84 on Nov 13th 2019 at 11:38:37 PM

Disgusted, but not surprised
wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#112461: Nov 13th 2019 at 7:49:12 PM

Or Ant-Man 1 for a more lighthearted ease into the streaming service.

unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#112462: Nov 13th 2019 at 8:08:10 PM

[up][up]And of the best villian fight ever.

In fact proper good villian fight are few in a row, Yellowjacket is good because is funny but the rest....

"My Name is Bolt, Bolt Crank and I dont care if you believe or not"
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#112463: Nov 13th 2019 at 8:31:42 PM

Now that I think about it, does Disney Plus have Gargoyles?
Yes, yes it does. Now, if you'll excuse me, Imma go watch it right now.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#112464: Nov 13th 2019 at 8:32:51 PM

Oh my God I now have a way of watching that show now.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Mizerous Pet Owner from Hell Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: Brewing the love potion
Pet Owner
#112465: Nov 13th 2019 at 8:48:24 PM

But what about Cory In The House? :V

Just Makima.
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#112466: Nov 13th 2019 at 9:02:14 PM

[up][up][up]

....They live again.

DAAAAA! BUM! BUM! BUM! BUM! DAAAAAAA!!!! DAA! DAH! DAAAAAH!cool

One Strip! One Strip!
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#112467: Nov 13th 2019 at 9:32:57 PM

Yeah, it really sucks that it only ran for two seasons.

Disgusted, but not surprised
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#112468: Nov 13th 2019 at 9:33:20 PM

What was it the Weisman Curse?

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#112469: Nov 13th 2019 at 9:38:59 PM

Weisman's on twitter trying to get people to binge watch it in a new attempt at winning a third season, so there's that.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#112470: Nov 13th 2019 at 9:46:02 PM

Banish the spectre of the Goliath Chronicles!!!

Also, considering Weissman managed to get his third season of Young Justice, I can't blame him for thinking Lightning might strike twice.

Hell, with things like Netflix and Disney Plus, he'd really be able to go balls to the walls crazy and the OG Gargoyles got away with a lot of shit in it's day.

It wasn't gory, but there was still a lot more blood in that series than you'd expect for a Saturday morning cartoon show...and one by Disney at that.

One Strip! One Strip!
Nightwire Since: Feb, 2010
#112471: Nov 13th 2019 at 9:55:46 PM

I still want Spectacular Spider-Man back.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#112472: Nov 13th 2019 at 9:58:12 PM

I would like a cartoon where he's not impeded down by constant crossovers.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Nightwire Since: Feb, 2010
#112473: Nov 13th 2019 at 10:00:33 PM

Hence, Spectacular Spider-Man back.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#112474: Nov 13th 2019 at 10:10:29 PM

Welp, saw the first two episodes of Gargoyles and I now know why it's so well regarded. Animation? Great. Voice acting? Excellent. Actual story and plot? Amazing.

Also, I failed to remember that David Xanatos was voiced by Will Riker, so that was fun. I kept on wanting him to say how you're wrong all the time.

Edited by alliterator on Nov 13th 2019 at 10:11:44 AM

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#112475: Nov 13th 2019 at 10:16:58 PM

I still want Spectacular Spider-Man back.

Speaking of which, guess what's not on Disney+?

Edited by KnownUnknown on Nov 13th 2019 at 10:20:53 AM


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