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Avengers: Age of Ultron |Spoiler Thread| Thanos Dies in This
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The fuck? There's no Spider-Man in this. What is your friend talking about? Is your friend known for teasing you? I haven't seen the movie, but everyone I've talked to about it that actually has has stated there is absolutely no Spidey.
I'll spoiler tag my post in case anyone wanders in accidentally. Massive spoilers:
Goddamn at the Vision reveal. He is powered by the mind gem that is revealed to be in Loki's Sceptre the whole time and Thor's Lightning. But seriously when he wakes up, it's handled so beautifully. And when he just lifts up Mjolnir the whole theatre laughed out loud. Can't wait for more Vision in the future.
It is a shame that so much was cut from the film though, or so much was left in. It just rushes through so many plot points. Thor wants to find out what was behind his Vision Wanda gave him. Thor goes to Selvig and then the next scene out of nowhere they are at a vision pool. And there are quite a few moments like that. But for all it's failing it also nails a lot of things
It is a shame that so much was cut from the film though, or so much was left in. It just rushes through so many plot points. Thor wants to find out what was behind his Vision Wanda gave him. Thor goes to Selvig and then the next scene out of nowhere they are at a vision pool. And there are quite a few moments like that. But for all it's failing it also nails a lot of things
One thing I don't like about the movie is that how it somehow disregards Tony Stark's development in Iron Man 3. He didn't even have a proper closure in the end.
Clint was really good in this one, I think he became the audience favorite in my show.
Mid credits scene is disappointing. We know Thanos, we know there will be a movie about stones.
Clint was really good in this one, I think he became the audience favorite in my show.
Mid credits scene is disappointing. We know Thanos, we know there will be a movie about stones.
Yeah, Clint was really good. And regarding the mid credits scene, it was weird. I mean Thanos says something along the lines of "then I'll do it myself". So has he created part of the Ultron AI? I like that they still kept it open for Pym to be involved. When they get back to Avengers Tower and Tony analyses the sceptre he immediately says to Banner "it's Ultron" and Banner goes something like "But that was history". It could very well be an old program designed by Pym that could now work because of the AI found in the sceptre.
I really enjoyed quicksilver, shame to see him go, and after he dies it is handled a bit clumsy.
The new team:
Captain America
Black Widow
War Machine
Vision
Scarlett Witch
Falcon
StWilson85
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In regards to Quicksilver, I have to wonder if they saw how good the DoFP Quicksilver was and went "well, fuck it, kill him" as they couldn't match it.
Also ATJ sucks an actor anyway, so no real loss.
Also ATJ sucks an actor anyway, so no real loss.
match what, DOFP quicksilver was NOTHING like the comic version. I still dont udnerstand what people saw in it
Freewheelin'
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Why is the film not allowed to stand on its own merits? Why does it have to copy the comic exactly?
HP_Wuvcraft
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Why is Thanos even in the film other than to be all "lol remember him? he's still here".
Ultron was a terrestrial threat.
HP_Wuvcraft
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Thanos was a major character in GotG. Of course they addressed this. The Infinity Stone was the films MacGuffin.
I assumed Whedon thought you couldn't bring in Wanda without at least acknowledging Pietro also being part of the Avengers in the comics (I had no idea he was; he seems more prominent in the world of X-Men and I've seen Wanda prominently entangle in both). DoFP Quicksilver and Fox certainly sweetened the deal to kill him off, but I feel like that was always the plan.
Seems like Scarlet Witch and Vision were always going to be permanent additions going into Avengers 2 with Quicksilver being a character development device for Wanda. I thought his name would be popular enough to not be killed though, just simply phased out doing normal human things.
Seems like Scarlet Witch and Vision were always going to be permanent additions going into Avengers 2 with Quicksilver being a character development device for Wanda. I thought his name would be popular enough to not be killed though, just simply phased out doing normal human things.
Faynwulf
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Then why call him Quicksilver in the first place if it is not a proper adaption of the comic character?
Freewheelin'
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It is an adaptation. It's just not true to any one iteration in the comics (of which there are probably millions).
Some comic book fans are so resistant to change when it comes to the adaptations it's unbelievable. Why would you just want to see the same plots you've read a million times regurgitated onto the screen and not something new?
A comic adapted character doesn't have to be a carbon copy of what's on paper - graphic novels and movies are different mediums and require different elements to work on both formats.
Comic Wolverine can be as short and ugly as he wants - it helps accentuate his animality and bad-assery.
Movie Wolverine is tall and handsome; tall so that it makes him seem monstrous, his handsomeness and rugged face to emphasise his bad-assery.
Quicksilver's speed is the common denominator, and is his most well known ability. There's nothing wrong with others making a different interpretation of established characters.
Boss Doggie
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So I realized that Hawkeye is supposed to be away in WS and Thor to take care of his family... but my brother joked that what happened was that he made his wife pregnant during that off time lol
because im a fan of the comics. I dont mind small changes, the MCU movies have plenty of those. But that just wasnt Quicksilver in look, personality OR powers
What does "proper adaptation" even mean when these characters can be rewritten and reinterpreted every time a new writer comes aboard? Hell, Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch aren't even Magneto's kids anymore.
I am really interested in Ant-Man now, even more than before. They really end the film on a positive note, even Tony and Steve are pretty much on good terms. Things really have to go to shit in Ant-Man for the world to call for a registration-like act if it didn't happen in this film.
or... y'know, in Civil War...
True, but I really hope Civil War does not end up like this one with far too much stuff going on.
StWilson85
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There's enough seeds for it there with what the Hulk gets up to, and the news reports on it. All it needs some Fox News type at the start of Civil War and it's all set.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
but Civil War is shit
You're right, that would work. Perhaps I just expected a little more uncertainty for the team at the end.
You've seen it 0_o
Scorpion Soldier
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I wouldn't count on Civil War being a 1:1 adaption. Age of Ultron had nothing to do with the comic as well.
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
I was talking about the comic.
I guess they could use the comic as a template and make it better, I mean I heard the directors of WS is doing it, so maybe there is hope.
Why are you talking about it in a movie thread though?
Boss Doggie
all my loli wolf companions are so moe
people kept bringing up Civil War which had a comic book equivalent
a terrible, terrible comic event, not sure if X-Men vs Avengers is worse or not
Just saw the movie tonight. I had a pretty great time, it was a really fun watch.
It's just a shame that Ultron wasn't a bigger thread. I guess we'll have to wait for Thanos before we finally get someone that can fuck the Avengers up.
Also, the post credit scene really made me think of this lol
It's just a shame that Ultron wasn't a bigger thread. I guess we'll have to wait for Thanos before we finally get someone that can fuck the Avengers up.
Also, the post credit scene really made me think of this lol
It's funny that in a movie full of explosions and superheroes, my favorite scenes are the ones from Clint's house.
I don't think registration act (or something like that) works in today's MCU..they have to what, register 10 people?
Who is confirmed to be in Civil War, anyway? It's not going to be Avengers 2.5 isn't it.
I don't think registration act (or something like that) works in today's MCU..they have to what, register 10 people?
Who is confirmed to be in Civil War, anyway? It's not going to be Avengers 2.5 isn't it.
Yes. The movie's first act deals with this.
Not in the movie. Well not explicitly anyway. Wait did I miss something?
Lol.
Guess I must've missed a coupe lines of dialogue or something.
Most of my understanding actually came from a friend who watches Agent of Shield.
LaunchpadMcQ
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How big is the impact of the events of Winter Soldier on the plot of this movie?
It is explained why they have powers but not why they specifically have those powers.
Thanks, is it inhuman related?
Inferno313
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Just curious, do we know who Julie Delpy is playing yet? Anyone major?
It opens tomorrow in most countries.
It opens tomorrow in most countries.
To be fair it was very quick, and later they kind of dumped their backstories in your face lol.
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