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[overcast]

And just like that, the song will be stuck in my head for a few hours.

Seriously. Already done.

 

[Mighty Chin]

Hey everybody I think Deathy Boy is upset not enough people are engaging him.

He's trying real hard.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

i don't hate my mcu-gaf bros. i only pity them. it's like when mr. swag called red lobster fine dining in that one thread. they lack the light to guide them to much better blockbusters.

father forgive them for they do not know what they do.

 

[J10]

MCU fans now trying to overtake Nintendo fanboys for most obsessive?

Nah, we don't move through six OTs per film two days before each release.

 

[Future Foundation]

Fuck that, I like what I like I ain't afraid of none of you.

I like all three of those movies, but the first three movies in Kennedy's filmography are Raiders, ET, and Poltergeist.

But, different strokes, I think.

 

[LilZippa]

Yes this needs to be save on my hard drive

 

[DeathyBoy]

Hey everybody I think Deathy Boy is upset not enough people are engaging him.

He's trying real hard.

Yeah... The Avengers is a piss-poor film.

GOTG is brilliant. CA: TWS is great. The Avengers is poor. Even Joss Whedon is all 'it's a fun experience.' Like even the writer/director doesn't think it's a great film.

 

[munchie64]

Nah, we don't move through six OTs per film two days before each release.

Almost like its a video game forum!

Seriously though, such a positive thread has turned pretty vile.

 

[Garrett Hawke]

The Avengers is a terrible film.

Just terrible. Even the action. Like I get people wanted to see The Avengers team up, but that tracking shot of them all fighting is just hideous. The sort of stuff people mock Bay for is suddenly good when it's Captain America doing an incredibly Mr. F spin-kick?

Yeah, it's a hot mess. And it has pretty bad dialog/writing that people seem to like because it's "relatable" and shows how human they are. :|

 

[Blader]

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/lmj45kijj/no-1-disney-princess-3/


You don't make that kind of money on products and get bought out for 4 billion dollars unless you're a pop culture god.

I wonder what two years of post-Avengers hype and merch would do to that list now.

 

[DeathyBoy]

Yeah, it's a hot mess. And it has pretty bad dialog/writing that people seem to like because it's "relatable" and shows how human they are. :|

It's 12% of a competent film.

 

[Dalek]

And just like that, the song will be stuck in my head for a few hours.

I almost had a heart attack.

 

[Mighty Chin]

Yeah... The Avengers is a piss-poor film.

GOTG is brilliant. CA: TWS is great. The Avengers is poor. Even Joss Whedon is all 'it's a fun experience.' Like even the writer/director doesn't think it's a great film.

That's some amazing "Reading between the lines" skill you got there.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Yeah... The Avengers is a piss-poor film.

GOTG is brilliant. CA: TWS is great. The Avengers is poor. Even Joss Whedon is all 'it's a fun experience.' Like even the writer/director doesn't think it's a great film.

When I was at a Q&A for "Much Ado..." Joss even shit on the visual aspect of Avengers and said part 2 would look like an actual film. I don't care what Gaf says anymore. My number one compliant about Avengers (outside of how boring it was) was justified by the director of the movie.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Yeah, it's a hot mess. And it has pretty bad dialog/writing that people seem to like because it's "relatable" and shows how human they are. :|

welcome to the whole reason marvel comics became popular in the first place

 

[Dalek]

When I was at a Q&A for "Much Ado..." Joss even shit on the visual aspect of Avengers and said part 2 would look like an actual film. I don't care what Gaf says anymore. My number one compliant about Avengers (outside of how boring it was) was justified by the director of the movie.

I'm pleased to say the feeling is mutual.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

It's 12% of a competent film.

You're 1% of a competent person.

How many films have you made out of curiosity?

 

[overcast]

welcome to the whole reason marvel comics became popular in the first place

I don't understand his complaint. Mine is the opposite. Characters felt shallow and the writing was full of witty one liners. Every character talked the same.

 

[freenudemacusers]

How many films have you made out of curiosity?

"you're 1% of a competent person" was a much better post.

 

[Vyer]

I like a lot of Marvel movies, and really appreciate them trying to adapt source material.

The fanatic following and people who base their opinions of comics on their knowledge of the movies I like a little less.

And DC vs. Marvel wars are just plain dumb.

 

[DeathyBoy]

That's some amazing "Reading between the lines" skill you got there.

I know, right?

But that aside, never settle for mediocrity. Even if you view comic-books as B-Movies, they're competing with stuff like Big Trouble In Little China/Raiders of The Lost Ark. 'Fun experience' isn't enough.

 

[KingKong]

Marvel movies must be for people who don't actually enjoy movies because they don't seem to care about who directs them or how they look as long as they tie into their grand universe. They'd probably be happy with a neverending weekly TV show if had Iron Man and Thor in it

 

[ntropy]

MCU fans now trying to overtake Nintendo fanboys for most obsessive?

no, that would be dog owners

 

[Isak_Borg]

Marvel movies must be for people who don't actually enjoy movies because they don't seem to care about who directs them or how they look as long as they tie into their grand universe. They'd probably be happy with a neverending weekly TV show if had Iron Man and Thor in it

It's disposable trash, easily consumed and then discarded.

Like a prom dress you love for one night and throw away the next morning.

 

[Blader]

Marvel movies must be for people who don't actually enjoy movies because they don't seem to care about who directs them or how they look as long as they tie into their grand universe. They'd probably be happy with a neverending weekly TV show if had Iron Man and Thor in it

That must be it. You've cracked it. There's literally no other reason.

 

[DeathyBoy]

You're 1% of a competent person.

How many films have you made out of curiosity?

Me? A few short films at University. One got a rather good reaction at a cinema showing; granted that was because everything else was pretentious and my one was goofy and silly. I write a fair few scripts, few comics drawn for me. But I also have an MA in Scriptwriting and critical analysis ability, so...

In short, eh.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

Marvel movies must be for people who don't actually enjoy movies because they don't seem to care about who directs them or how they look as long as they tie into their grand universe. They'd probably be happy with a neverending weekly TV show if had Iron Man and Thor in it

I wouldn't say that's true. From what I've seen on Gaf the vast majority of MCU fans care who directs the films. Look at the reaction to Peyton Reed directing Ant-Man or the acclaim the Russo brothers received for The Winter Soldier.

 

[TheKaeptain]

Marvel movies must be for people who don't actually enjoy movies because they don't seem to care about who directs them or how they look as long as they tie into their grand universe. They'd probably be happy with a neverending weekly TV show if had Iron Man and Thor in it

Devin from BAD once said "Marvel is making television that is seen in a theater."

 

[munchie64]

Marvel movies must be for people who don't actually enjoy movies because they don't seem to care about who directs them or how they look as long as they tie into their grand universe. They'd probably be happy with a neverending weekly TV show if had Iron Man and Thor in it

You can not be that ignorant. No way. You're joking.

 

[HK-47]

Devin from BAD once said "Marvel is making television that is seen in a theater."

Very expensive, very profitable television.

 

[Siegcram]

There are metric fucktons of BS in this thread, christ.

I've yet to see anyone seriously claiming MCU movies to be cinematic masterpieces, but some people in here act as if enjoying a Marvel movie makes you a despicable subhuman, not worthy of entering a movie theater.

 

[WadiumArcadium]

There are metric fucktons of BS in this thread, christ.

I've yet to see anyone seriously claiming MCU movies to be cinematic mssterpieces, but some people in here act as if enjoying a Marvel movie makes you a despicable subhuman, not worthy of entering a movie theater.

People don't like people being vocal about stuff they like.

 

[Wreck-It Ralph]

I fucking love most Marvel movies. And even the ones I didn't love, I liked.

And this whole "Avengers is a bad movie!" movement that's popped up recently is ridiculous. Avengers is great. One of my favorite and most watched movies. It has such a great blend of action, humor, and characters. But I guess it's popular, so some people have to hate it and be extremely vocal about it.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

Marvel movies must be for people who don't actually enjoy movies because they don't seem to care about who directs them or how they look as long as they tie into their grand universe. They'd probably be happy with a neverending weekly TV show if had Iron Man and Thor in it

 

[DeathyBoy]

People don't like people being vocal about stuff they like.

BAH.

If their stuff was all GOTG/CA: TWS quality, they'd be universally loved. But they aren't. There's some real shite in there.

 

[guek]

Imo marvel haters are just as obsessive about claiming their opinions are facts as marvel fanboys are about their love for the movies.

Haters definitely try a lot harder though. It's possible to not like something without incessantly stroking your own ego

 

[Future Foundation]

There are metric fucktons of BS in this thread, christ.

I've yet to see anyone seriously claiming MCU movies to be cinematic mssterpieces, but some people in here act as if enjoying a Marvel movie makes you a despicable subhuman, not worthy of entering a movie theater.

I haven't seen anyone saying anything like this at all. I've seen people trashing the movies, but not the people who watch them (at least I hope not because that would be so fucking shitty).

 

[Dalek]

There are metric fucktons of BS in this thread, christ.

I've yet to see anyone seriously claiming MCU movies to be cinematic masterpieces, but some people in here act as if enjoying a Marvel movie makes you a despicable subhuman, not worthy of entering a movie theater.

This thread summarized perfectly.

 

[Oersted]

And 3 thst compromise one of the better trilogies of all time. Not even one MCU film can touch Return of the fucking Jedi brah.

That movie had Ewoks too.

For all the shit the MCU movies deserve, as in terrible thirdacts, forgettable baddies, the Thor movies, stale formula etc, this goes to far. MCU has atleast good acting, while Star Wars.. well, you know.

MCU fans now trying to overtake Nintendo fanboys for most obsessive?

Two strawmen at once. Quality post.

 

[DarkFlow]

Marvel's problem is the continuity, like the comic-books, is too much to handle. So everyone has to shrug about no-one helping out Stark in Iron Man 3 (and that scene with Banner makes it even more ridiculous), not helping Thor out in Thor: TDW (made stupider by Captain America working for Shield who, ya know, deal with this shit) and Cap A being a fugitive in CA: TWS and yet Hawkeye, a fucking Shield Agent, isn't even mentioned.

Throw in The Other saying Thanos is going to fuck Loki up... and then a year later Loki is safe and sound on Asgard... and it's crawling up it's own ass in how they can't handle the weight.

So thank God for GOTG and James Gunn, which has minor connections to the MCU and otherwise ignores it completely. Until they decide to have Iron Man join the team and... sigh.

117 posts for you to show up, you're slacking.

 

[.GqueB.]

Me? A few short films at University. One got a rather good reaction at a cinema showing; granted that was because everything else was pretentious and my one was goofy and silly. I write a fair few scripts, few comics drawn for me. But I also have an MA in Scriptwriting and critical analysis ability, so...

In short, eh.

This would be a great tag.

 

[Siegcram]

I haven't seen anyone saying anything like this at all. I've seen people trashing the movies, but not the people who watch them (at least I hope not because that would be so fucking shitty).

I suggest you go back a few pages then.

 

[Mighty Chin]

I haven't seen anyone saying anything like this at all. I've seen people trashing the movies, but not the people who watch them (at least I hope not because that would be so fucking shitty).

Read between the lines like Deathy Boy

 

[HK-47]

The drama is going to be spectacular when this bubble bursts

I dont think the bubble will burst (these films are safer bets than people realize) but Marvel is gonna get (has) a hate train like Nolan has. Especially on GAF. Marvel praise and discussion is too ubiquituous right now for there not to be backlash.

 

[DeathyBoy]

I haven't seen anyone saying anything like this at all. I've seen people trashing the movies, but not the people who watch them (at least I hope not because that would be so fucking shitty).

Not my intent. At all. If it comes across that way, I apologise.

 

[.GqueB.]

I haven't seen anyone saying anything like this at all. I've seen people trashing the movies, but not the people who watch them (at least I hope not because that would be so fucking shitty).

Well there was someone on the first page insulting someones intelligence for liking these movies.

I guess the problem is all the hyperbole which is often the issue on these boards. Everyone argues the extremes and these threads always go to shit. You have to rise above (I try). Everything is either the worst thing ever or the best shit off all time.

Though the pro-MCU people are pretty tame in this thread. But the other side? Some of you guys need to relax. Go masturbate or something. Post pics.

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

I haven't seen anyone saying anything like this at all. I've seen people trashing the movies, but not the people who watch them (at least I hope not because that would be so fucking shitty).

It already happened on the first page.

Some of you guys need to relax. Go masturbate or something. Post pics.

 

[Future Foundation]

I suggest you go back a few pages then.

Well there was someone on the first page insulting someones intelligence for liking these movies.

I guess the problem is all the hyperbole which is often the issue on these boards. Everyone argues the extremes and these threads always go to shit. You have to rise above (I try). Everything is either the worst thing ever or the best shit off all time.

Yeah, I really don't know how I missed this:

Just speaks to your intelligence if you're a fan of mindless marvel movies

My bad - and like I said, really shitty.

 

[Phoenician_Viking]

Great title change lol.

Can't wait for 4 years from now when Batman gets embarrassed by Black Panther.

Cyborg will rule them all.

I need an Aqualad and Zatanna movie, dammit

 

[StalkerUKCG]

Just speaks to your intelligence if you're a fan of mindless marvel movies

Fucking awful post. Continue to try asserting intellectual superiority based on someones taste of popcorn cinema. Nothing speaks of intelligence more than blindly making assumptions.