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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

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#120276: Aug 20th 2020 at 8:48:25 AM

Josh Gad is one of the people where I mostly think of their... I guess "celebrity persona?" The personality they show to people outside of their roles. He's got a kind of wild, smirking exuberance to him. Like a really clever goofball, or a circus ringmaster.

I look at Daniel Radcliffe the same way as well. Radcliffe especially likes portraying himself as a Fun Personified sort of guy.

Edited by KnownUnknown on Aug 20th 2020 at 9:21:39 AM

jakobitis Doctor of Doctorates from Somewhere, somewhen Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Doctor of Doctorates
#120277: Aug 20th 2020 at 9:19:42 AM

Josh Gad should be Iceman. Fits the character and a casting gag too...

"These 'no-nonsense' solutions of yours just don't hold water in a complex world of jet-powered apes and time travel."
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120278: Aug 20th 2020 at 8:22:51 PM

I second him being a good fit for Arcade. He just really fits that obnoxious game show host niche. Jonah Hill works just as well for that too, by the way.

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Nightwire Since: Feb, 2010
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#120280: Aug 20th 2020 at 10:11:44 PM

I'd want someone with a really commanding voice for MODOK. It'd make a great contrast: the heroes walk up to this strange abomination of science, but then he talks with this spine chilling voice and suddenly all the tech in the area is turning against them...

Edited by KnownUnknown on Aug 20th 2020 at 10:11:53 AM

jakobitis Doctor of Doctorates from Somewhere, somewhen Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Doctor of Doctorates
#120281: Aug 21st 2020 at 12:32:19 AM

I'm sure Deadpool at one point compared Modok's voice to Terrence Stamp.

"These 'no-nonsense' solutions of yours just don't hold water in a complex world of jet-powered apes and time travel."
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120282: Aug 21st 2020 at 12:53:50 AM

If we actually get MODOK in the MCU that's when you know that the wider public has finally accepted comic book weirdness.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120283: Aug 21st 2020 at 12:57:47 AM

Well he is the main antagonist of the upcoming Avengers game which is a Triple-A title so thats a pretty big up for him.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#120284: Aug 21st 2020 at 1:05:11 AM

I think the most "comic book silliness" thing about MODOK in that game isn't even him, it's his chair and the ludicrous amount of weapons on it. It's got like buzzsaw and stuff attached to it.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#120285: Aug 21st 2020 at 1:06:55 AM

When played seriously MODOK is honestly pretty terrifying. He's a biological supercomputer engineered for the sole purpose of finding the most efficient ways to kill.

Disgusted, but not surprised
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120286: Aug 21st 2020 at 1:07:51 AM

Plus he's ugly as sin.

Seeing him in real life would be nightmarish.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#120287: Aug 21st 2020 at 1:12:04 AM

Gwenpool treated him as a joke at first. Then he incinerated her new friend right in front of her eyes and forced her to work for him.

Don't provoke the literal killing machine.

Edited by M84 on Aug 21st 2020 at 4:12:40 PM

Disgusted, but not surprised
C105 Too old for this from France Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
Too old for this
#120288: Aug 21st 2020 at 1:42:32 AM

I think the MCU had ceased to balk from comic book silliness since GoG, and this was further cemented by things like Korg or Fat Thor. They even somehow lampshaded it in Far From Home.

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KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#120289: Aug 21st 2020 at 1:43:24 AM

I really want MODOK as the villain of the next Captain Marvel, out to analyze and replicate her powers, but that's a real stretch.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#120290: Aug 21st 2020 at 1:51:44 AM

Eddie Murphy for the voice of MODOK!

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
FGHIK Since: Aug, 2013
#120291: Aug 21st 2020 at 8:25:15 AM

Would he be controlled by a mini-Murphy? At least they'd have more space to work with in his head.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#120292: Aug 21st 2020 at 8:26:45 AM

[up]That brings up bad memories of Meet Dave. I'm assuming that's what you were referring to.

Edited by M84 on Aug 21st 2020 at 11:27:39 PM

Disgusted, but not surprised
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#120293: Aug 21st 2020 at 11:42:08 AM

Its precisely what I'm referring to

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120294: Aug 21st 2020 at 8:46:09 PM

Oh I found this good video explaining what makes the leader of the Mutants, Cyclops, such a good character.

Its just after getting completely fucked over by the Foxmen, I really hope Marvel gives an actually accurate & good portrayal of him this time.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Forenperser Foreign Troper from Germany Since: Mar, 2012
Foreign Troper
#120296: Aug 21st 2020 at 9:50:18 PM

Cyclops' character development has been one of the most extreme, but also believable and engaging ones in the entire Marvel history.

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#120297: Aug 22nd 2020 at 2:45:57 AM

They even killed him off during Xmen Last Stand

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120298: Aug 22nd 2020 at 4:10:42 AM

[up] Last stand is still a crappy movie even if Dark Phoenix made it look SLIGHTLY better.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#120299: Aug 22nd 2020 at 7:17:55 AM

Although getting killed off in last stand was due to production side things and spite I believe

Doesn’t mean for a second that I think he would have been treated better had he been in more of it

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120300: Aug 22nd 2020 at 7:37:52 AM

Oh yeah if he was alive he’d fail horribly to save Jean so Logan can do all the hero work.

Man it’s creepy how we’re supposed to support Logan getting it on with a woman who’s already in a long-term relationship with another guy.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."

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