Marvel's Movie/TV Universe *SPOILERS*

[hefdaddy42]

Their version of her has almost no resemblance to the comics.

Hey, you just successfully described Fox's relationship with Marvel Comics.

[jingle.boy]

Their version of her has almost no resemblance to the comics.

Hey, you just successfully described Fox's relationship with Marvel Comics.

But yeah... pretty much.

[BlackInk]

Magneto's whole "rage and serenity" thing from First Class is pretty great too.

[TioJorge]

I fully expected the majority of the characters to be half-assed going in and was pleasantly surprised for most of them so I suppose that had a big influence on me not minding their portrayal. Also, like Hef said, they really could not go any lower and had nowhere to go but up as it was. I really loved the main characters and the direction so it was mostly a win for me. I cannot honestly say that I noticed the CGI being anywhere near 'bad', but maybe I just need to watch it again, it's been quite a while. As far as most films go, especially action flicks, I can't possibly imagine it is anywhere near being in the realm of the worst offenders. (Sup, Green Lantern?)

I gotta say though, unless they screw up Magneto and Xavier, who I'm pretty much just watching these movies for, it's going to be a win in my book. Also more Quicksilver cannot possibly be bad with how beautiful his DoFP fleeting scene was.

[Kotowboy]

Quicksilver was best scene in Days Of Future Past other than Magneto lifting the entire stadium.

[Adami]

Quicksilver was best scene in Days Of Future Past other than Magneto lifting the entire stadium.

That was the only part of DOFP I really didn't like. Not Quicksilver, that was awesome. The ending scene in the past was just meh. Why did Magneto lift a stadium? I literally cannot fathom a motivation other than "THIS IS BIG AND STUFF" and that's motivation on the film makers. Then what happens? They have a stand off and everyone just says "screw it" and walks away? Meh.

The future climax was good, and everything up to that stadium scene was good. Meh, luckily the good stuff was so good that I don't let the bad stuff bother me much.

[TioJorge]

I mean...that totally makes sense inside the film even if it still makes sense out. A display of power is a pretty common strategic move (both in real life and in movies, for what that's worth); end the battle before it even begins on the off chance you let it be known that they have no chance of winning (or so the line of thinking goes). I suppose if you're looking for some deeper meaning, yeah, it's not there but...it definitely had 'meaning' as far as the validity of the scene goes.

Again though, I haven't seen the movie in a hot minute so maybe I'm remembering it differently.

[Adami]

I guess. I just didn't get it. Just seemed silly.

[hefdaddy42]

I agree with Adami, the stadium thing was impressive, but pointless.  Again, nailing Fox's approach to their superhero films.

I thought that Quicksilver's material was far and away the best part of that film.

[ozzy554]

Watched the first few episodes from season 2 of daredevil this morning. Its off to a great start so far. Its also shaping up to be more violent than the first season.

[aurorablind]

Daredevil season 2 came out at the perfect time for me.
My daughter just went to her mom for the weekend, and Im at home sick with the flu. I've watched 10 episodes in 13 hours!!! 
What a show.. I'll comment in greater detail when Im finished.

[Zantera]

I've only watched the first 4 episodes, but it's really good so far. Punisher is the best part I think, and you can tell this season is gonna be great.

[TioJorge]

I am so hyped to start this shit tonight!! I wasn't able to last night like I wanted due to immense fatigue but I am totally binging this shit tonight. Nothing to do tomorrow but relax and enjoy the day so I might even pull an all nighter depending on how much coffee I drink at the meeting tonight, which I'm about to go to... Woot wooooot!

So power. So energy.

[jingle.boy]

jingle.son and I took in the 1st two episodes.  Excellent start.  Can't wait for #3 and their conversation.

[TioJorge]

No spoilers in the post below.

Halfway through episode 9 and I'm solidified in the opinion that this is the best thing Marvel has ever done. So fucking fantastic in every way. Everyone is amazing and I have enjoyed Bernthal's performance SOOOOOO much more than I thought I would. By miles. He's turned the Punisher into something much more interesting than I thought he would. I mean, even though the character isn't the deepest personality in the comic book world, he's still got a pretty wide range of emotions and motivations despite the seemingly shallow exterior that hasn't even been touched upon in anything film related (for as much as I did enjoy the cheese-dripping Thomas Jane version). But this is some good stuff right here.

I'll be surprised if I don't finish it tonight. Friggin' GRRRRRRREAT!

...I did not mean to Tony the Tiger that shit up. But it is great.

Ed:

Finished. Yep. Best Marvel production ever. Glorious.

[Zantera]

Bernthal really deserves more credit than he's been getting in the last few years. We all knew he could play a tough guy, but there are certain scenes, like the ending of episode 4 (which I won't spoil what happens) where he gives a really emotional performance that made my eyes slightly moist. The strength of the Netflix universe so far is that the characters are all very human, and Punisher really fits that bill along side Matt Murdock and Jessica Jones. I really hope he gets his own show, and I hope he returns to help the Defenders in that show.

[Accelerando]

Just finished season 2. Without any spoilers, I like it a lot better than season 1. I also love Daredevil's new mask a lot more than when he first got to wear the horns at the end of season 1.  The Punisher gave the entire a season a lot of heft. They really need to make his own show. And I agree, I hope he returns for The Defenders.

[hefdaddy42]

I'm only 2 episodes in.  I am already in love with this season.

[bosk1]

I haven't started DD yet.  Just got around to finishing Agent Carter this weekend.  What a great series.  It might be my favorite thing Marvel has done thus far, movies or tv.  But looking forward to starting DD soon.  It is awesome that Marvel has so many great series going.

[axeman90210]

Don't think I like the new season of DD quite as much as season 1, but it was still pretty great. Frank Castle >>>

[masterthes]

Netflix has done it again. This season was phenomenal. I hope they give Punisher his own series.

[Cyclopssss]

I'm only five episodes in, but holy crap! Totally hooked! 

[hefdaddy42]

Agents of SHIELD was a little sad last night.

Hopefully Most Wanted gets a pickup.

[Podaar]

I really enjoyed DD up through about episode seven... and was prepared to call it the best thing in the Marvel universe. Then episode eight and nine traumatized me and I'm not sure if I have enough interest left to finish it.

I'll give it a few days and see how I feel.

[TioJorge]

nvm.

[Cyclopssss]

Really? they showed sucking d...? 

[Kotowboy]

So after Phase 3 has finished - are Marvel just going to keep making more MCU movies ?

[Zantera]

So after Phase 3 has finished - are Marvel just going to keep making more MCU movies ?

Yes

[axeman90210]

Agents of SHIELD was a little sad last night.

For the most part just an OK, episode, but it got a little dusty in my basement during the bar scene at the end.

So after Phase 3 has finished - are Marvel just going to keep making more MCU movies ?

Only if they like making money.

[hefdaddy42]

So after Phase 3 has finished - are Marvel just going to keep making more MCU movies ?

Why not?

[Kotowboy]

That kinda means that no franchise story will ever truly "end".


I guess it's gonna be like serialised fiction but instead of a TV show - it's movies.

[hefdaddy42]

That kinda means that no franchise story will ever truly "end".

Well, the world doesn't end.  It keeps going.

The MCU is a cinematic world, encapsulating many connected franchises.  At the end of Phase 3, we may not (and probably won't) get any more Iron Man films, or Thor films, or maybe even Captain America films.  But that doesn't mean there won't be room for more Guardians of the Galaxy films, or Ant-Man films.  And at that point, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and the Inhumans will have only had the first film in each of those franchises, so they could continue on as long as there is a demand for them.  Not to mention the new Spider-Man franchise being started by Marvel and Sony.

[Zantera]

They'll stop making them when there's no more profit. It would only be stupid to stop making movies if they can spend 200 million dollars and make 4-5 times that.

[jingle.boy]

That kinda means that no franchise story will ever truly "end".


I guess it's gonna be like serialised fiction but instead of a TV show - it's movies.

Kinda like how comic books have been going for 50+ years.

[hefdaddy42]

I never would have made the connection.