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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Mar 10, 2019 20:03:10 GMT
Is it something that is essential watching pre Endgame? I'm assuming Captain Marvel is in that, so do we need to see this first? I reckon it's about as important to see CM before seeing Endgame as it is to see Dr Strange before seeing Infinity War. Martin |
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Post by Bogatan on Mar 10, 2019 20:08:06 GMT
Probably for the best, but if you know who Captain Marvel the character is then I doubt knowledge of Captain Marvel the film will be essential.
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Post by Pinwig on Mar 10, 2019 20:10:27 GMT
Right!
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Mar 10, 2019 20:25:35 GMT
but if you know who Captain Marvel the character Or rather the characters. Martin |
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 15, 2019 21:41:00 GMT
Just seen it. Larsen is good. There are some moments of sparkle here and there but overall it's a crushingly boring film.  -Ralph |
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Mar 17, 2019 17:31:59 GMT
I agree with the general opinion here of it was pleasent enough, but not terribly ground breaking. One or two moments where I felt a touch bored but unlike in Black Panther for me they passed quickly here. Thought she was a bit all too powerful at the end really though. And it had been heavily signposted leading up to it so lost much of its impact. |
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Post by Toph on Mar 28, 2019 3:31:27 GMT
Just got back, and I still don't really like Carol.
I liked Monica being in it. Of all three marvel Captain Marvels, she's the one I actually always liked. So I have hopes for her in the sequel.
It was an enjoyable solid movie. But honestly, marvel is pretty reliable there. With the exception of Civil War, and Infinity War, marvel hasn't really produced any outright clunkers. So except for those two, even a "bad" marvel movie is still a pretty good movie.
But that said, I'd put this down around the bottom of the pile.
I'd say it was pretty forgettable for me, like IM2, or Thor 2.
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Post by Andy Turnbull on Mar 28, 2019 8:06:45 GMT
There are four Captain Marvel's.
Genis-Vell had the name before Carol claimed it.
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Post by Toph on Mar 28, 2019 9:25:31 GMT
Marvel's Captain Marvels are so boring I didn't even realize there were two different male ones.
Monica's the only one who's ever been interesting to me. (Loved her in Next Wave)
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 28, 2019 11:18:41 GMT
Marvel's Captain Marvels are so boring I didn't even realize there were two different male ones. IIRC there's more than that. Monica's the only one who's ever been interesting to me. (Loved her in Next Wave) Have you read her Avengers appearances - 228(ish)-290 something? |
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Post by Toph on Mar 28, 2019 12:25:45 GMT
I don't think so. Mostly familiar with her from stuff she'd appear in in my orbit.
Never really messed with Avengers comics, unless crossover events forced me to.
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Post by The Doctor on Mar 28, 2019 12:28:10 GMT
I find comic Danvers to be a bit 'just there' despite the better efforts of many creators. I found the film version more engaging due to the actor though I found the film she was in to be dull. I think she'll be fine in other, better, films.
-Ralph
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Post by Toph on Mar 28, 2019 12:46:35 GMT
The best parts of the movie for me were Fury+Goose. After spending soooo many films cultivating the Fury=Badass Mother F***er persona, it's exactly my sense of humor to have him just completely dissolve into incomprehensible babbling over a small cute animal. And the secret of his eye. |
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Post by drmick on Mar 28, 2019 18:29:29 GMT
Just got back, and I still don't really like Carol. I liked Monica being in it. Of all three marvel Captain Marvels, she's the one I actually always liked. So I have hopes for her in the sequel. It was an enjoyable solid movie. But honestly, marvel is pretty reliable there. With the exception of Civil War, and Infinity War, marvel hasn't really produced any outright clunkers. So except for those two, even a "bad" marvel movie is still a pretty good movie. But that said, I'd put this down around the bottom of the pile. I'd say it was pretty forgettable for me, like IM2, or Thor 2. Wait a minute! Are you saying Civil War and Infinity War are the worst MCU movies?! |
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Post by Toph on Mar 28, 2019 18:57:59 GMT
Civil War is one of the worst movies I've ever seen, full stop.
It's based on the third worst (and second dumbest) marvel "event," and has the worst cinematography I've ever seen. Watching it made me physically ill with motion sickness (I never get motion sick, ever), and gave me a migraine.
Civil War is the worst experience I've ever had with a movie, from a technical standpoint.
IW was just boring. Too much going on, too complicated a plot, not a good villain.
Plus when you fake kill off borderline everyone, it's really hard to care about any of it.
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Post by drmick on Mar 28, 2019 19:46:26 GMT
Me and you are finished, professionally!
I admire your courage for disclosing anti-establishment views, though.
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Mar 28, 2019 19:55:09 GMT
What I liked about Civil War was that it left the viewer to decide which side had the stronger argument going for it, and didn't have a 'winner' who was proved 'right' at the end, and a 'loser' who ended up having to admit they were wrong. I liked the 'no right or wrong answer' dilemma. Very few action movies leave the question of who the viewer should be rooting for completely open and don't give you a right answer at the end. I just found that refreshing.
Haven't read the comics.
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Post by Jim on Mar 28, 2019 20:40:05 GMT
I also liked that about Civil War, and I found the antagonist's story and motivation convincing and even moving (Black Panther was great too). But I also agree with Toph about the visual style of the film, I also found it a bit harsh and headache-inducing.
The Civil War comics are, IMO, a squandering of a genuinely good idea that played well could have been really interesting. Unfortunately it was a Millar-led crossover so any concept of subtlety is out the window from the get go, and there was a clear bias in favour of Cap's group, very few writers attempted to make Tony's case. I think the tie-ins I liked best were Ms. Marvel as it happens, they at least had her conflicted.
I didn't care so much for Infinity War either. I enjoyed the scale and spectacle in places, but there was too much going on. People seem genuinely to be "omg!" about all the "deaths" but it's like they all collectively forgot how fiction, especially in big ongoing genre franchises works? There's only one death in the film that could (should) stick really.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Mar 28, 2019 20:43:02 GMT
We can fix that ..... But I may need to consult the chums first .... |
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Jul 15, 2019 5:57:45 GMT
Out on Blu-ray today.
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