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I just want people to skip over all the baby steps, and go right to asking for the “Instant Win” button.

Okay, just watched this. Firstly, it’s not quite as bad a movie as the online community would have you believe. Does that mean it’s really good? Nope. Just okay. Better than The Marvels, Eternals, Thor 3. I’d even put it ahead of Antman 2, Iron Man 2 and GOTG 2 - but that may just be me. Its very obvious they were going for the same type of thriller that Winter Soldier was, but fell very short. It seemed rushed. There was no suspense. No intrigue. No buildup to anything. The movie just sort of happens. There was action, which I enjoyed. Sams fighting style is cool, although there is one thing I hated. The fact that he has no powers. No super strength. Yet still manages to utilize the shield in the same way Steve did. Just makes no sense. IMO he should never have thrown the shield. I enjoyed the final battle, although it was very short. Which actually makes sense, because just how long could a normal man actually fight the Red Hulk. Overall it wasn’t a bad way to spend a cold, rainy afternoon on the coach. I’ll definitely buy a blu-ray copy and add it to my collection.

I just can’t go along with Troos crazy rules about 1 in a series No particular order, however Infinity War is most definitely my favorite MCU movie 1. Avengers: Infinity War 2. Cap America: Winter Soldier 2. Dr Strange : Multiverse of Madness 2. The Incredible Hulk 2. Guardians of The Galaxy 2. Antman: Quantumania 2. Cap America: Civil War 2. Iron Man 2. The Avengers 2. Spider-Man: Homecoming Now I also loved Deadpool & Wolverine, but I don’t consider it a part of the Avengers MCU. I really wanted to include the 1st Captain Marvel movie, but I think it would probably come in at #11

Does this still have an issue where slotting end doesn’t affect it?

Dammit, go away. You’re gonna ruin our fun. Now let’s get back to missing Snarky. oh Snarkalopolous, why? Whyyyyyyyyyyyyy did you have to leave us?

I’ve always assumed the people who survived, called it “The snap” Those that got snapped away, called it “The blip” since that’s what it was to them.

This one time……on Snarky’s team……..

Not everyone liked or dislikes the same things. Eternals IMO wasn’t bad because it didn’t/couldn’t compare to what came before it. To me it was bad because it was extremely boring. I gave the movie 2 chances when it came to D+, and both times I fell asleep. I really liked Quantumania. It’s probably my favorite of the Antman movies. Thunderbolts is a movie I wasn’t interested in originally. But every time they’ve released something new, I’ve gotten more and more excited for it. Do I care if it’s on the level of Infinity War/Endgame? Not at all. Hell, I loved Dr Strange MOM and that certainly wasn’t Infinity War (my favorite MCU film btw) All I care about is if a movie entertains me. If it didn’t, it’s not what I paid for and therefore not good.

Isn’t that what Sony execs were accused of with the Spidey characters? ”since it’s related to Spidey, the fans will pay for it” I also think that’s what ultimately ended up happening with the MCU. They felt that they were successful and that the audience would buy whatever they were selling - which led us to Eternals.

Not only that, but we all know how it will end up. Funny, bad set released. Everyone laughs, some play it. 6-9 months down the line, it will start “fix these sets” “they are low performing” ”it’s not fair”

Off topic - but I read the other day that a studio actually shelved a combo live action/animated Coyote movie in which the Coyote is suing Acme for all their failed projects.

This thread?

Yeah - it had its issues, but I still thought it was fun. I still enjoy popping in the blu-ray every once in a while

They can spend what they want. Its just not a guarantee it will make them any money or even be a hit. Minus One is just brought up to say - see, a big time Hollywood looking movie can be made without spending big time Hollywood money. That’s all.

I so wanted to give you a thumbs up - but couldn’t since you dissed one of my favorite. The Incredible Hulk!

Kinda strange comparison Previous Godzilla movies were made for kids, and Japan really didn’t have a strategy for US releases. In fact, Minus One was supposed to follow their usual strategy of a very limited release. Once it blew up - they extended how long and how many theaters it would play in. Regardless, it doesn’t take away the fact that they were able to put out a huge hit on a modest budget.

That could be the reason, especially with Kamala being one of the main characters.

And I won’t watch those episodes either. If I want to watch a musical, that’s what I will watch. That goofy scene may have been fine too you, but it wasn’t to me. Which is why I turned it off and moved on to something else. We not all gonna like the same things.

I wouldn’t know. In a universe with superheroes, gods, monster and powers - the idea of a planet that sings everything was something I just wasn’t willing to accept or suspend disbelief for.

Sorry, a little confused. Is this your 10 favorite?

I still thought movie Namor was great, and was hoping he would become more of a threat in the MCU. At the time, I didn’t mind that they weren’t recasting T’Challa. I thought it was the respectful thing to do because I thought that was it for the character. Now that I know they plan to continue using Black Panther, my opinion has changed and TChalla should have been recast for the sequel.

Guess I’m one of the few who really liked Quantumania. For me, the 2nd Antman movie was the worst of the trilogy. The story behind Eternals is so weird. Apparently they showed a pre screen to Marvel employees who heaped more praise on this movie, than any other movie in history. Supposedly the execs were already celebrating the awards the movie would receive, and were horrified with the results once it was released. Slightly out of touch? The Marvels. I sat watching it thinking “this is no where near as bad a movie as people were claiming”. Then the singing/dancing planet happened, and I turned that crap off - only the 2nd Marvel movie I had ever stopped watching mid movie (Eternals was the first). My only complaint about Wakanda Forever, is that Shuri looked horrible once suited up. She looked as if she had the frame of a 13yr old girl - which made it laughable to me. Other than that, I really enjoyed the movie and thought Namor was an awesome “villain”

I think people were willing to overlook those movies because they knew the MCU was building towards something. Since Endgame, they’ve been all over the place. Sure they said they were building towards Kang - but then they started jobbing him out. Then we got mixed messages. No Kang. Oh wait, yes Kang. Just kidding, No Kang. Next they start bringing back the old gang, which makes it seem like they are just throwing crap at the wall to see what sticks.

S Korea has been showing for years that action movies could be made for much smaller budgets. Hell, look what Japan showed could be done with Godzilla Minus One and that small budget (small compared to Hollywood).

It is weird, but as someone alluded to earlier - we know what they are capable of, story and quality wise. It’s been a while since we’ve gotten that, so now I think people are at the point that we are hoping they hit rock bottom. That way they will hopefully get back to what they once were.