Marvel Cinematic Universe thread v3 (no recent spoilers)

[Stadler]

Looks like we're getting a first Moon Knight trailer this monday.


This is one of my top characters from the comics, and I will be the first to admit that I am very nervous about it being on Disney as opposed to a Netflix series, given how god damn brutal the character is. I just hope they do him justice and don't make it really funny.

Moon Knight is one of my favorites too, and while I do agree with you in general, I think if it was completely devoid of humor it would ultimately end up making it not fun to watch. Now I'm not saying make it a constant barrage of one-liners, but some humor (when used correctly) is always good, in my opinion.

Humor in these things is a delicate instrument.  For the most part the Marvel Universe has got it right.  Every once in a blue moon, particularly with Tony Stark, they overdo it, but on balance it's just right.  I know these are superheroes, but I'm not generally a fan of the movies where the hero is putting on a Chris Rock standup routine while swinging planets in a slingshot.  Some characters are able to get away with more than others; I think Spider-Man lends itself to a bit more humor than, say, Batman (I know I'm switching franchises). I honestly don't know this character, so I don't know where the line might be.

[HOF]

Looks like we're getting a first Moon Knight trailer this monday.


This is one of my top characters from the comics, and I will be the first to admit that I am very nervous about it being on Disney as opposed to a Netflix series, given how god damn brutal the character is. I just hope they do him justice and don't make it really funny.

Moon Knight is one of my favorites too, and while I do agree with you in general, I think if it was completely devoid of humor it would ultimately end up making it not fun to watch. Now I'm not saying make it a constant barrage of one-liners, but some humor (when used correctly) is always good, in my opinion.

Humor in these things is a delicate instrument.  For the most part the Marvel Universe has got it right.  Every once in a blue moon, particularly with Tony Stark, they overdo it, but on balance it's just right.  I know these are superheroes, but I'm not generally a fan of the movies where the hero is putting on a Chris Rock standup routine while swinging planets in a slingshot.  Some characters are able to get away with more than others; I think Spider-Man lends itself to a bit more humor than, say, Batman (I know I'm switching franchises). I honestly don't know this character, so I don't know where the line might be.

I can’t stand Tony Stark’s schtick, but we just watched Ragnarok last night, and I find Thor genuinely hilarious.

[jingle.boy]

When animatronics go wrong.  https://mobile.twitter.com/uptotask/status/1483170938241753088

[Stadler]

Looks like we're getting a first Moon Knight trailer this monday.


This is one of my top characters from the comics, and I will be the first to admit that I am very nervous about it being on Disney as opposed to a Netflix series, given how god damn brutal the character is. I just hope they do him justice and don't make it really funny.

Moon Knight is one of my favorites too, and while I do agree with you in general, I think if it was completely devoid of humor it would ultimately end up making it not fun to watch. Now I'm not saying make it a constant barrage of one-liners, but some humor (when used correctly) is always good, in my opinion.

Humor in these things is a delicate instrument.  For the most part the Marvel Universe has got it right.  Every once in a blue moon, particularly with Tony Stark, they overdo it, but on balance it's just right.  I know these are superheroes, but I'm not generally a fan of the movies where the hero is putting on a Chris Rock standup routine while swinging planets in a slingshot.  Some characters are able to get away with more than others; I think Spider-Man lends itself to a bit more humor than, say, Batman (I know I'm switching franchises). I honestly don't know this character, so I don't know where the line might be.

I can’t stand Tony Stark’s schtick, but we just watched Ragnarok last night, and I find Thor genuinely hilarious.

And I think you just nailed that fine line.  I think Thor is handled perfectly.  PERFECTLY.  (Spider-Man too). 

[hefdaddy42]

When animatronics go wrong.  https://mobile.twitter.com/uptotask/status/1483170938241753088

lol

I watched a video on that Spider-Man animatronic, and it was fascinating.  But mishaps like that are why they have extra parts that can be switched out quickly.

[Melphina]

I watched the Titan scenes with Thanos vs. Avengers from Infinity War for the millionth time this morning. I really think those are my single favorite action scenes in the entire MCU. It's just the most batshit crazy thing to watch from the moment it starts, through Quill punching Thanos, to Strange fighting him. I would watch an entire documentary on how they choreographed and edited all of that.

[kaos2900]

I'm still two movies behind but we're just about done with Hawkeye (2 episodes left) and this is far and away my favorite of the shows. So entertaining and hope we see a lot more of Kate Bishop in the future.

[Dream Team]

Anyone interested in participating in a "Rank the MCU Title" thread like what Kev did with DT and is now doing with Rush? We would need to define exactly what the official MCU releases are - the 20-odd movies as well as TV and Disney streaming shows. Anyone up for it? I can coordinate it.

[lonestar]

I'd be interested. As for official releases...I'd definitely include...

All MCU Movies
All D+ shows
All Netflix Shows
Agents of Sheild/Agent Carter

Not sure if anything else falls in the blast radius.

[Lonk]

I'm interested as well, sounds fun. Maybe it will get me to rewatch some of the older movies

[jingle.boy]

I'd be interested. As for official releases...I'd definitely include...

All MCU Movies
All D+ shows
All Netflix Shows
Agents of Sheild/Agent Carter

Not sure if anything else falls in the blast radius.

Inhumans... but only because that deserves to be blasted into oblivion.

[lonestar]

I'd be interested. As for official releases...I'd definitely include...

All MCU Movies
All D+ shows
All Netflix Shows
Agents of Sheild/Agent Carter

Not sure if anything else falls in the blast radius.

Inhumans... but only because that deserves to be blasted into oblivion.

 

[jammindude]

I think I’ve mentioned this before, but I think it was about a year ago that I watched the Inhumans on D+ for the first time. And I was expecting this MST3K level dumpster fire that we could LOL at like Plan 9 from Outer Space or some thing. But with my expectations set THAT low, I actually found myself rather enjoying many aspects of it. I don’t think it’s as terrible as everybody says it is. But maybe it’s just because I went in expecting something so much worse.

[Adami]

I'd be interested. As for official releases...I'd definitely include...

All MCU Movies
All D+ shows
All Netflix Shows
Agents of Sheild/Agent Carter

Not sure if anything else falls in the blast radius.

I'd be down, but how would you do the Netflix shows? Separate seasons or just as one show? Cause it'd be pretty hard to compare Daredevil season 1-3 to movies.




Also anyone else read that all Marvel shows are leaving Netflix in March?

[bosk1]

I'm not sure I would include the shows.  It's hard to rank an entire season (or multiple seasons) of a show against a 2+ hour film.

[Lonk]

It could be 2 separate ranking for the shows and movies.

[Adami]

It could be 2 separate ranking for the shows and movies.

Yea, I'd be down for an MCU films ranking and a TV show ranking.

It's hard with the TV shows to decide what to count. Is it just the Disney + stuff? Netflix stuff included? Agents of Shield? The Gifted? Inhumans?

[lonestar]

I'm not sure I would include the shows.  It's hard to rank an entire season (or multiple seasons) of a show against a 2+ hour film.

Not really, just ask yourself, what's better, Daredevil as a series or The Eternals?

[lonestar]

In other news, gotta figure out what to binge before they pull all the Netflix stuff March 1st. Definitely have to do another run of DD, LC and Punisher. Maybe JJ S1 too. Such good material.

[Lonk]

In other news, gotta figure out what to binge before they pull all the Netflix stuff March 1st. Definitely have to do another run of DD, LC and Punisher. Maybe JJ S1 too. Such good material.

I wouldn't be surprised if they reappear on D+ or Hulu

[lonestar]

In other news, gotta figure out what to binge before they pull all the Netflix stuff March 1st. Definitely have to do another run of DD, LC and Punisher. Maybe JJ S1 too. Such good material.

I wouldn't be surprised if they reappear on D+ or Hulu

Oh I'm sure they will, Hulu I'd imagine since the material is a bit too dark for D+, but they'll give it some. Time, make sure we miss it.

[Lonk]

New Dr. Strange trailer in the Superb Owl ( ) need to rewatch it, some interesting footage. This movie is going to be amazing!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=b-6ph5og-UE

[jingle.boy]

Opening night IMAX guaranteed!

[ZirconBlue]

I'd be interested. As for official releases...I'd definitely include...

All MCU Movies
All D+ shows
All Netflix Shows
Agents of Sheild/Agent Carter

Not sure if anything else falls in the blast radius.

Add Runaways and Cloak & Dagger. 

[hefdaddy42]

Marvel Netflix original shows and Agents of SHIELD last day on Netflix February 28.

I imagine that SHIELD migrates to Disney + and the Netflix originals hit Hulu (maybe too violent/dark for Disney +).

[lordxizor]

Anyone else watch the making of documentary for The Eternals on D+? The most interesting thing in it was Kevin Fiege calling Endgame the "final Avengers movie".

[jingle.boy]

Anyone else watch the making of documentary for The Eternals on D+? The most interesting thing in it was Kevin Fiege calling Endgame the "final Avengers movie".

Still been meaning to check that out.  My initial reaction to that is he's probably referring to *that* lineup of the "Avengers".  Never say never... but there are lots of different iterations of "Avengers" in the comics.  From a TV perspective, they're certainly starting to put together the Young Avengers.

[Lonk]

It's also very possible that, even if we see another group of Avengers, the movie itself won't have the title.

[lonestar]

Oooh, didn't know that was up, I love those. Just watched the Hawkeye one the other day. I love the reverence the actors hold for the MCU, it's such a bucket list these days for the community.

[jingle.boy]

I still have to check the Shang-Chi and Hawkeye ones!

[lonestar]

I still have to check the Shang-Chi and Hawkeye ones!

Kinda bummed now we won't see one for No Way Home.

[lordxizor]

Anyone else watch the making of documentary for The Eternals on D+? The most interesting thing in it was Kevin Fiege calling Endgame the "final Avengers movie".

Still been meaning to check that out.  My initial reaction to that is he's probably referring to *that* lineup of the "Avengers".  Never say never... but there are lots of different iterations of "Avengers" in the comics.  From a TV perspective, they're certainly starting to put together the Young Avengers.

Yeah, they're clearly setting up a young Avengers team-up. Or at least the possibility of it.

[lonestar]

Just finished the Eternals edition of Assembled. Really liked it, almost more than the movie itself. Makes you really appreciate the tremendous effort that goes into an MCU film, and how as I said above, being in the MCU is a special marker in a movie career for actors.

[Stadler]

Is there a comic book thread?  I'm wondering what the most comprehensive Dr. Strange anthology/omnibus is.  I've read a lot of the early stories, but I'd like to go back and start from day one and read through.

[DoctorAction]

There is a comic book thread. I might start posting my (brief and rubbish) reviews of the things I've just read in it.

*Toddles off to find it*