Marvel Cinematic Universe

[AirWalke]

Watched the GotG Christmas Special last night. Kind of rough, but overall enjoyable. The story would have been better served with a focus on Peter Quill, but we were treated to like 20-30 minutes straight of Drax and Mantis on Earth trying to find Peter's gift. I feel like the climax would have hit better if we had more development on Quill. But overall, not a complete waste of time but I definitely feel like it could have been way better.

 

[3GenClone]

Watched the GotG Christmas Special last night. Kind of rough, but overall enjoyable. The story would have been better served with a focus on Peter Quill, but we were treated to like 20-30 minutes straight of Drax and Mantis on Earth trying to find Peter's gift. I feel like the climax would have hit better if we had more development on Quill. But overall, not a complete waste of time but I definitely feel like it could have been way better.

I don't know what it was, but I got the impression Chris Pratt was annoyed to be there. It was like they were either writing the script as they went along or that he is quickly losing interest in the MCU and wants to move on to other projects. Either way, StarLord was lacking his usual charm that was there in GotG 1 & 2. I am hoping the acting is better in GotG 3, otherwise it may be a disappointment.

 

[Gorm]

I don't know what it was, but I got the impression Chris Pratt was annoyed to be there. It was like they were either writing the script as they went along or that he is quickly losing interest in the MCU and wants to move on to other projects. Either way, StarLord was lacking his usual charm that was there in GotG 1 & 2. I am hoping the acting is better in GotG 3, otherwise it may be a disappointment.

I'm sure James Gunn isn't putting his best into MCU content now, for obvious reasons.

 

[houjix]

I don't know what it was, but I got the impression Chris Pratt was annoyed to be there. It was like they were either writing the script as they went along or that he is quickly losing interest in the MCU and wants to move on to other projects. Either way, StarLord was lacking his usual charm that was there in GotG 1 & 2. I am hoping the acting is better in GotG 3, otherwise it may be a disappointment.

Star Lord wasn't very charming in L&T either. He's moved out of loveable rogue territory to somber, battle hardened leader. He's dealt with a lot of heartache since the end of GotG 2. The Guardians themselves are no longer a plucky group of adventurers. They've suffered loss and made some pretty big enemies. I'm not expecting GotG 3 to be some comedy romp.

 

[Triggermv]

I don't know what it was, but I got the impression Chris Pratt was annoyed to be there. It was like they were either writing the script as they went along or that he is quickly losing interest in the MCU and wants to move on to other projects. Either way, StarLord was lacking his usual charm that was there in GotG 1 & 2. I am hoping the acting is better in GotG 3, otherwise it may be a disappointment.

I found him a little off too in the Holiday special, but nowhere even close to how much the entire GOTG team, especially Star Lord was off in Thor: Love and Thunder. I found all the scenes they were in to be completely off and out of character to the point where I found them borderline painful to watch.

 

[AirWalke]

Yeah, Infinity War really did a number on Star Lord as a character, both developmentally and in terms of audience perception. It’s kind of sad to say but I feel like Chris Pratt’s public perception as an actor has also taken a hit as well considering how many critically bashed films he’s found himself a part in. Parks & Rec and pre-Endgame was literally peak Chris Pratt, and I don’t know if he’s ever going to get any of that charm back.

 

[Triggermv]

Yeah, Infinity War really did a number on Star Lord as a character, both developmentally and in terms of audience perception. It’s kind of sad to say but I feel like Chris Pratt’s public perception as an actor has also taken a hit as well considering how many critically bashed films he’s found himself a part in. Parks & Rec and pre-Endgame was literally peak Chris Pratt, and I don’t know if he’s ever going to get any of that charm back.

One underrated film I found from Chris Pratt recently was Tomorrow War. I had a ton of fun with that movie.

 

[houjix]

One underrated film I found from Chris Pratt recently was Tomorrow War. I had a ton of fun with that movie.

It was a pretty standard paint by numbers action film that fell off the rails hard in the third act. A decent enough watch, but one I would have never paid to see in the theaters had it gone there.

 

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ELVIS Star Austin Butler Reportedly Pushing To Land Human Torch Role In FANTASTIC FOUR Reboot

Austin Butler recently put himself on the map with a critically acclaimed performance in Elvis, but rumour has it the actor's agents are currently pushing for him to be cast as the MCU's Human Torch...

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I could get on board for Austin Butler as the Human Torch. While his Elvis movie was overlong and overbaked, Austin was nothing short of spectacular in it and I could see him easily as The Human Torch.

 

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Donald Glover to Star in, Produce Spider-Man Movie Based on Villain Hypno-Hustler (Exclusive)

Fans previously wanted the actor to play Spidey in 'The Amazing Spider-Man.'

www.hollywoodreporter.com

I have zero clue what Sony's plan is with all these random SPUMC movies they are planning, but they appear like they have zero clue what they are doing

 

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[jctisu]

So ummmm the Ant Man Quantumania trailer during the CFP National Championship was insane! Please be the movie to bring the MCU back on track. Kang looks like such a badass, and the line Scott Lang drops on him about both having to lose is some straight up gangsta ****.

 

[AirWalke]

I’m going to keep up with my tradition and totally avoid the final trailer for this one. I can wait. Right? I’ve heard this one gives away the plot and some surprises, pretty similar to Thor Love & Thunder.

 

[jctisu]

I’m going to keep up with my tradition and totally avoid the final trailer for this one. I can wait. Right? I’ve heard this one gives away the plot and some surprises, pretty similar to Thor Love & Thunder.

I would say I am not sure what it did or didn’t give away. I think there were a lot of fake edits making you think one thing, but it will be not what you think it was in the actual movie. I agree though in general, I avoid final trailers usually. This just happened to be during the game, which I forgot they were doing. Only a month away, so at least it’s not a long wait for the movie.

 

[houjix]

I’m going to keep up with my tradition and totally avoid the final trailer for this one. I can wait. Right? I’ve heard this one gives away the plot and some surprises, pretty similar to Thor Love & Thunder.

I managed to get to BP2 with minimal spoilers. While I have seen the first trailer or two of Ant-man, I'm avoiding any more if at all possible. Kinda want to be surprised at movies again, even if it's some minor scene. Plus, I'm getting tired of being burned on trailer scenes not being in the actual movie.

 

[AirWalke]

I watched the trailer and kind of regretted it. As mentioned above not sure what it spoils but you kinda get a gist for what Kang’s plan is with Ant-man. Might have also spoiled some major emotional beats as well.

Overall it was a phenomenal trailer. Marvel has been killing it in the advertising department and this trailer caused my hype for this movie to go from generally excited to “should I see this movie on opening night?!”

My hope is, by the way they’re advertising it, that this is a proper follow-up and continuation of the storyline hinted at in Endgame.

 

[cyclone4L]

i just can’t get super excited for Kang being the new big baddie… feels like Marvel is rushing into finding their new Thanos. Gorr the God Butcher was an awesome bad guy, but terrible film execution and wanting to contain him to one movie was a huge mistake IMO.

Marvel Phase 4 had some sweet bad guys… but they were wasted.

 

[Rural]

I found him a little off too in the Holiday special, but nowhere even close to how much the entire GOTG team, especially Star Lord was off in Thor: Love and Thunder. I found all the scenes they were in to be completely off and out of character to the point where I found them borderline painful to watch.

It's like there wasn't a real reason for them to be there, they seemed to clash with the movie.

 

[jctisu]

i just can’t get super excited for Kang being the new big baddie… feels like Marvel is rushing into finding their new Thanos. Gorr the God Butcher was an awesome bad guy, but terrible film execution and wanting to contain him to one movie was a huge mistake IMO.

Marvel Phase 4 had some sweet bad guys… but they were wasted.

Interesting. I have found the opposite with most in that finally we can move this story forward because all of Phase 4 was one big What the hell are we even doing in this universe now?

You could take time to set up Thanos because it was the first time we did all of that. Now MCU fans know how they roll and you can’t take as much time to get to a big story or you lose the audience. Doing a 20-movie endeavor like they did with the Infinity storyline will never, and can’t ever, happen again. They will lose their audience because nobody has the patience for that again once it’s been done.