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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

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#120951: Sep 11th 2020 at 10:32:18 AM

I'm alright with going to empty theaters, personally. Just not during COVID-19 where I'm not going anywhere.

I'm partial to the concept of drive-ins but I don't own a car.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
123tbones Since: Aug, 2015
#120952: Sep 11th 2020 at 11:14:50 AM

[up] you can always go with a friend who owns a car.

EDIT: oops wrong thread lol

Edited by 123tbones on Sep 11th 2020 at 11:18:24 AM

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#120953: Sep 11th 2020 at 12:40:07 PM

Yeah, don't smack-talk mostly-empty theaters. Way better than a massive, noisy crowd.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
dmcreif Vault Dweller from Vault 33 (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: Robosexual
Vault Dweller
#120954: Sep 11th 2020 at 12:44:03 PM

There's a reason I generally prefer weekday showings during the times when school is in session.

Okey Dokey!
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
#120955: Sep 11th 2020 at 1:17:13 PM

I will take an empty theater over any theater with a risk of a kid seating behind me munching loudly on pop-corn or kicking my seat in excitement.

Whatever your favourite work is, there is a Vocal Minority that considers it the Worst. Whatever. Ever!.
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120956: Sep 11th 2020 at 1:19:10 PM

That caused me to miss the end credits scene of Black Panther.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
FGHIK Since: Aug, 2013
#120957: Sep 11th 2020 at 2:12:10 PM

I've mostly had good experiences with theaters in my area, most people are well behaved and all. But man, when someone is obnoxious, it's the absolute worst. I had that displeasure with Endgame.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120958: Sep 11th 2020 at 2:13:47 PM

The movies I go to tend to not have annoying kids in them, so no worries on that front.

The legend has returned.
IronScope STOP. RESETTING. MY. DISPLAY. OPTIONS. from Somewhere Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
STOP. RESETTING. MY. DISPLAY. OPTIONS.
#120959: Sep 11th 2020 at 4:44:18 PM

A sparsely-populated theatre is my personal choice. It's why I tend to leave a few weeks before I see a movie, let the swarm disperse.

This place is careless.
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
#120960: Sep 11th 2020 at 4:50:38 PM

Mind you, I do have some fond memories of watching Endgame in a packed theater, the day after the release. Some people were a bit too loud indeed, but it was rather fun to hear the cheers or laughs when Cap picked up the hammer or said "Hail Hydra".

Edited by C105 on Sep 11th 2020 at 1:51:03 PM

Whatever your favourite work is, there is a Vocal Minority that considers it the Worst. Whatever. Ever!.
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120961: Sep 11th 2020 at 4:52:19 PM

If you've ever been in a theater for an anime movie, be prepared for a very receptive audience.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Nightwire Since: Feb, 2010
#120962: Sep 11th 2020 at 5:06:19 PM

My first time seeing Endgame was a terrible experience, because some idiots thought it would be a good idea to bring their fucking toddler to the movie, and it kept crying every five second.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#120963: Sep 11th 2020 at 5:36:23 PM

I wasn't able to see Captain Marvel for a few weeks after it released, theater was almost empty and it was relaxing and quiet in there.

Meanwhile when I saw Black Panther on release night, the theater was so packed I was stuck in the front left corner and had a stiff neck after the show.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#120964: Sep 11th 2020 at 10:51:33 PM

If I am all alone in a huge dark room, I start to feel like an unfortunate extra in a horror movie. Or the protagonist of a Creepypasta.

Edited by M84 on Sep 12th 2020 at 1:52:12 AM

Disgusted, but not surprised
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120965: Sep 11th 2020 at 10:53:21 PM

[up] What if you it was an empty theater, but you had say your dad?

Like once me and my dad bought tickets to a midnight screening of Dark Fate. And it was just us. Fun times.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#120966: Sep 11th 2020 at 11:08:40 PM

I don’t get along with my father.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Zeromaeus Since: May, 2010
#120967: Sep 11th 2020 at 11:12:24 PM

I think the average population for any given movie at my theater (that I bothered to watch) in the before-times was about ten people, including me and my brother.

Shazam! was the most recent empty example I can think of. It was me, my date, a grandma and a kid.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#120968: Sep 11th 2020 at 11:19:54 PM

For me it is like this:

  • Empty: I am too distracted thinking that I am living out a post apocalyptic scene to enjoy the movie.

  • Several people: Less disturbing but still feels kind of sad.

  • a third or a half full: Just enough people to feel “normal”

  • Packed theater: I suddenly remember that I do not actually like people much.

Disgusted, but not surprised
RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120969: Sep 11th 2020 at 11:44:29 PM

[up][up][up] Apologies, did not mean to offend.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
32ndfreeze Since: Mar, 2012
#120970: Sep 12th 2020 at 12:06:59 AM

My preferred time to see films is Friday mornings if possible.

Normally there are only 10-20~ people in the theater spread across a few rows.

Even when I saw Endgame at that time on release day the theater was only 75% full.

Edited by 32ndfreeze on Sep 12th 2020 at 6:45:22 PM

AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#120971: Sep 12th 2020 at 12:19:10 AM

I remember the theater where we saw Birds of Prey being suuuuper empty aside from me and my mom's friend. And this was before COVID-19 really got out of hand. Which is maybe a little sad.

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#120972: Sep 13th 2020 at 4:42:11 PM

Cinematographer John Mathieson will be shooting Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

What makes this pretty remarkable is how Mathieson has a background in shooting the X-Men movies, namely X-Men: First Class and Logan.

X-Men Film Series Universe cameo confirmed?!?!?!

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120973: Sep 13th 2020 at 4:45:02 PM

If nothing else, this combat's going to be absolutely amazing.

The legend has returned.
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120974: Sep 13th 2020 at 4:48:30 PM

Those are among the better Foxmen movies.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
FOFD Since: Apr, 2013
#120975: Sep 13th 2020 at 5:17:07 PM

Logan yes. I seem to be in the small division of people who didn't see what the big attraction to First Class was.


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