Hermit Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 I liked Cap 1. The first half I agree was awesome. But the back half, while fun, felt to me like they were rushing through a lot of really good stuff so they could get him into the modern world as fast as possible. I wouldn't say blah, I just think it could've been a stronger movie if they'd been a bit less worried about setting up the Avengers and a little more focused on "living in the moment." But again, even at its worst it's still lightyears ahead of anything DC/WB has done since Dark Knight. Ah, but in the second part we learn that Tommy Lee Jones will NOT be kissing Chris Evans.... Which was a crucial plot point! bigdamnhero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 I agree, Captain America I was rushed. I would have liked to have it been just in WW2, with Bucky surviving and no end with him crashing. The Avengers scene of him being discovered would have been a cool mystery -- how did he end up there? What was that big ship thing? Then the second movie could be even more WW2, Bucky dying in a significantly more heroic manner than falling off a train (in the comics at least he was saving the nation from a rocket) and end with the crash. That way it would feel like Cap had more of a presence in WW2 and more reason to be revered and beloved, and it wouldn't have felt as rushed. I mean, the rest of the movies they were willing to pace things more: a few movies introing people, and in a couple of years we put them together in a film! This one it was getthemovieoutCapinthepresentnowHydrasoShieldcanfightthemgogogogogo bigdamnhero 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zslane Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 I liked The Incredible Hulk quite a bit. I don't know why people are so blah about it. It was a great spin on The Fugitive. Ed Norton was a lot like the Ultimates version of Banner, and we know that the MCU borrows heavily from the Ultimates continuity, so I saw a lot of good parallels there. Don't get me wrong, I think Ruffalo does a bang up job as Banner, but I would also have been perfectly fine with Norton continuing to play Banner in the MCU. I also loved Cap: First Avenger. I also understand it was just an origin story movie, and it did that admirably. The ultimate goal was to get him into the modern world in preparation for the Avengers, and I don't have a problem with that agenda. IMO, it did not interfere with the telling of his origin story one bit. I didn't get the sense of rushed pacing that everyone is referring to. Not sure why, but I just didn't. slikmar and Hermit 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 As I always say, what any one person likes about a particular movie, and what's technically well done about a movie, are different categories. A movie can be well executed, but two people can have entirely different "like" responses to it, based on their personal tastes. Which is perfectly valid and fair; but too many people treat their subjective response to a film as an objective evaluation of its quality. bigdamnhero and Joe Walsh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 As I always say, what any one person likes about a particular movie, and what's technically well done about a movie, are different categories. A movie can be well executed, but two people can have entirely different "like" responses to it, based on their personal tastes. Which is perfectly valid and fair; but too many people treat their subjective response to a film as an objective evaluation of its quality. This is true. I've seen some movies where I was like "So not my bag..." or even "I hated that" Even though I recognized it was technically brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burrito Boy Posted May 6, 2017 Report Share Posted May 6, 2017 I like the pizza analogy. Going with that, Guardians of the Galaxy had anchovies and that's why I spit it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zslane Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Right, and with Iron Fist I was looking forward to a really good Chinese meal, but I was served a really boring deli sandwich instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nolgroth Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Right, and with Iron Fist I was looking forward to a really good Chinese meal, but I was served a really boring deli sandwich instead. I would call it food loaf but I appreciate your generosity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 Which is perfectly valid and fair; but too many people treat their subjective response to a film as an objective evaluation of its quality. Welcome to the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted May 7, 2017 Report Share Posted May 7, 2017 That tendency 'way precedes the Internet. A man your age should know that. Bazza 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bazza Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Kevin Feige Thinks That Eventually, Marvel TV And Movies Will Cross Over https://www.gizmodo.com.au/2017/05/kevin-feige-thinks-that-eventually-marvel-tv-and-movies-will-cross-over/ Kevin Feige Says Marvel Fims & TV Shows Will Crossover http://comicbook.com/marvel/2017/05/06/marvel-cinematic-universe-tv-show-crossover-mcu/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Box Office: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ Rockets to No. 1 With $145 Million http://variety.com/2017/film/news/box-office-guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-2-wins-1202411358/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Dave Bautista thinks that Marvel may buy the rights to SPIDER-MAN Listen here: https://podcastone.com/episode/DaveBautistaReturns News story #1: http://www.screengeek.net/2017/05/06/could-marvel-be-set-to-buy-spider-man/ News story #2: http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/marvel-rights-spider-man/ Comment: I don't think Dave is knowledgable about any of these plans. But okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 THEORY: Is Loki The True Hero Of The Marvel Cinematic Universe? https://www.comicbookmovie.com/thor/thor_ragnarok/theory-is-loki-the-true-hero-of-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-a150753 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Key Marvel Character Could Be Returning For THOR: RAGNAROK http://www.screengeek.net/2017/05/07/key-marvel-character-could-return-thor-ragnarok/ Spoiler: Natalie Portman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza Posted May 8, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 INFINITY WAR: New Set Photo Hints At The Death of THE AVENGERS http://www.screengeek.net/2017/05/07/infinity-war-set-photo-death-of-avengers/ INFINITY WAR SET PIC HINTS AT DEATH OF AVENGERS http://www.cosmicbooknews.com/infinity-war-set-pic-hints-death-avengers MCU News & Tweets: A prop on the set of #AvengersInfinityWar hints at a very interesting connection to AGE OF ULTRON! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Just recycling props. Although I mean killing everyone and wishing them back has happened in the Avengers several times in the past with Korvac or the Cosmic Cube. Happened in the Secret Wars too I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdamnhero Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Spoiler: Natalie Portman Y'know there are spoiler tags for that sort of thing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher R Taylor Posted May 8, 2017 Report Share Posted May 8, 2017 Well, "key" is a pretty generous term for her role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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