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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

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#129651: Jul 7th 2021 at 5:07:49 PM

They'll probably address if it involves red room

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
GNinja The Element of Hyperbole. from The deepest, darkest corner of his mind. Since: Apr, 2015 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
The Element of Hyperbole.
#129652: Jul 7th 2021 at 5:50:57 PM

Aside from Taskmaster being boring, My main worry from the trailers is that his suit might be too bulky to do fight scenes well in.

Kaze ni Nare!
DoubleOG (Apprentice)
#129653: Jul 7th 2021 at 7:59:31 PM

Looking at these reviews,you probably don't have to worry about that.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#129654: Jul 7th 2021 at 8:01:42 PM

Personality wise... the character's is pretty much a blankslate (deliberately for plot related reasons), although the movie does leave it open for the character to return in future movies with more development.

Sold! Thanks.

My only wishlist item for this movie was for them to not kill Taskmaster, entirely regardless of plot.

Edited by KnownUnknown on Jul 7th 2021 at 8:02:27 AM

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#129655: Jul 7th 2021 at 8:41:15 PM

That review sounds like it's more or less confirming the theory everyone already had about the character's identity.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#129656: Jul 7th 2021 at 8:54:41 PM

Something something Taskmaster Mephisto tongue

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#129657: Jul 7th 2021 at 8:56:27 PM

He’s brought in the Squadron Supreme of America? [lol]

Edited by slimcoder on Jul 7th 2021 at 8:56:34 AM

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
32ndfreeze Since: Mar, 2012
#129659: Jul 7th 2021 at 11:20:18 PM

I don't think we have a Black Widow thread, or at least I wasn't able to find it by "Ctrl-F"-ing "Widow" on the first 3 pages of this forum.

Black Widow spoilers

I saw it this morning and I had a good time. I really like the relationships between Natasha's "family" a lot. My only real complaint is that the last twenty minutes almost felt like a video game movie adaption. It stretched my suspension of disbelief a bit with how many near misses Natasha had that could have instantly killed her in that sequence.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#129660: Jul 8th 2021 at 5:17:16 AM

Based on the Funko Pop, his episode seems to be “What if Killmonger was Black Panther?”

The legend has returned.
lbssb The sleepiest good boi Since: Jun, 2020 Relationship Status: is commanded to— WANK!
The sleepiest good boi
#129661: Jul 8th 2021 at 5:39:46 AM

He also seems to be holding an Ultron head.

Disney100 Marathon | DreamWorks Marathon
lalalei2001 Since: Oct, 2009
#129662: Jul 8th 2021 at 8:16:39 AM

Anyone else remember this Marvel Superheroes Got Milk commercial? A lot of the comments talk about recreating it with the MCU cast. XD

The Protomen enhanced my life.
EmeraldEmperor Lies and Violence! Since: Oct, 2020
Lies and Violence!
#129663: Jul 8th 2021 at 9:05:55 AM

What If trailer, show comes out August 11.

Definitely some kind of overarching storyline, we have evil Strange talking with Captain Britain.

Edited by EmeraldEmperor on Jul 8th 2021 at 9:07:17 AM

XMenMutant22 The Feline Follies of Felix the Cat Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: Hoping Senpai notices me
#129664: Jul 8th 2021 at 9:07:26 AM

[up]x2: To think that is probably our earliest depictions of a comic-book loyal take on Scarlet Witch and Hawkeye's costumes before the MCU. tongue

Also, I think the lighting sort of fits in mimicking Alex Ross' illustrations.


Embedded version of [up]

Also, have a new poster with further looks into the different takes of familiar characters.

Including Gamora in Thanos-inspired armor, Spider-Man: Sorcerer Supreme, zombie Hawkeye and more.

Edited by XMenMutant22 on Jul 8th 2021 at 12:41:17 PM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#129665: Jul 8th 2021 at 11:10:01 AM

Oooooh looks like things are changing up.

https://www.ign.com/articles/kevin-feige-says-marvel-done-with-massive-multi-movie-deals

According to Feige they seem to be done with multi-movie contracts like Jackson's 9-movie contract to play Fury.

During a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Feige explained that Marvel is moving away from the massive, multi-movie deals it once offered to its stars. Instead, he hinted that the talent will stay on board and return for additional projects if they're enthusiastic about the universe they've become a part of, without needing an expansive contract.

"It varies, project to project, cast to cast," Feige explained, reflecting on the sweeping talent deals previously inked by the likes of Chris Evans and Samuel L. Jackson. "Really, what we want are people that come in, are excited to be in the universe, are excited at the opportunity to do more things, as opposed to being locked into contractual obligations."

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
HalfFaust Since: Jan, 2019
#129666: Jul 9th 2021 at 1:07:25 AM

I mean, yes, it would be preferable if they found actors who actually want to be in the movies.

Though granted, this could potentially cause issues if they have a movie that's very well received and/or has an obvious sequel hook and then an important actor just doesn't want to return.

Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#129667: Jul 9th 2021 at 5:22:38 AM

Regarding Black Widow

While I appreciate the the post-fortnight lead-in to Infinity War at the end with Natasha now blonde and equipped with a quin-jet, they left out the details in between this scene and the last as to how that came to be, which leads me to suspect this is a clever means of setting up a sequel set during the Infinity saga for Natasha in case Scarlet wants to return

Edited by Zarius on Jul 9th 2021 at 5:23:26 AM

Mario1995 The Dishonorable from Atlanta Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
The Dishonorable
#129668: Jul 9th 2021 at 8:10:22 AM

BW takes in $13.2 million in Thursday night previews.

This could be a big one folks.

"The devil's got all the good gear. What's God got? The Inspiral Carpets and nuns. Fuck that." - Liam Gallagher
Zarius Since: Nov, 2012
#129669: Jul 9th 2021 at 9:57:07 AM

Taskmaster is trending...and not in a good way

Edited by Zarius on Jul 9th 2021 at 1:26:10 AM

Nightwire Since: Feb, 2010
#129670: Jul 9th 2021 at 10:00:10 AM

Can you spoiler tag anything Black Widow-related here, please?

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#129671: Jul 9th 2021 at 10:06:13 AM

I keep thinking of the gameshow for some reason

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
EmeraldEmperor Lies and Violence! Since: Oct, 2020
Lies and Violence!
#129672: Jul 9th 2021 at 11:17:19 AM

Just saw it. Really liked it!

I know people are going to be bitchy about Taskmaster, but I didn't really mind. She was certainly badass enough, and, as Known Unknown pointed out, she didn't die and that's all that matters. As long as she lives, she can grow into her comic-personality. Hell, we already have one tortured, formerly brainwashed assassin in Bucky. She could make a nice foil to him, instead of trying to atone for her actions she wholeheartedly embraces being a master murderer, it being the only thing she's known since she was... what, 10? 12?

Of course, then there's the people who are bitchy solely because she's a woman, but we can keep ignoring them.

Otherwise, yeah. Yelena was fun, and I'd be down for her taking up the mantle.

HBarnill Since: Mar, 2013 Relationship Status: All is for my lord
#129673: Jul 9th 2021 at 11:45:21 AM

[up] 1. I've yet to see any criticism of this stemming from Taskmaster being a woman. Women can be as snarky as the character was from the comics.

2. That's the point. She's another Bucky. Why do we need another one?

3. You can get what they were going for and still not like what they did. Heck, I liked the Mandarin twist, not the execution of it, but the idea of it. It was more clever than what they did here.

Edited by HBarnill on Jul 9th 2021 at 11:45:52 AM

miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#129674: Jul 9th 2021 at 11:46:21 AM

You have to spoil each paragraph individually or it won't work?

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#129675: Jul 9th 2021 at 11:47:51 AM

And to think I won’t see this movie until Monday.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."

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