Nope I disagree. I prefer the first one because I think it's just better overall, not just because it was fresh.
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Nope I disagree. I prefer the first one because I think it's just better overall, not just because it was fresh.
Not much shaky cam, but a lot of the action is badly edited. Far too much cutting. There are a handful of great extended shots, but a lot of it is like Liam Neeson jumping a fence in Taken 3.
Edit: Ok, this is an exaggeration, but it can get pretty bad.
Better how?
Finaika
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Holy shit!
TheKaeptain
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Not much shaky cam, but a lot of the action is badly edited. Far too much cutting. There are a handful of great extended shots, but a lot of it is like Liam Neeson jumping a fence in Taken 3.
Edit: Ok, this is an exaggeration, but it can get pretty bad.
This dude has an editing job and I don't? FUCK THE WORLD.
Fortinbras
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There are a handful of great extended shots, but a lot of it is like Liam Neeson jumping a fence in Taken 3.
Edit: Ok, this is an exaggeration, but it can get pretty bad.
Holy shit! I can't stop laughing.
With a jet not his own weapon...And Cap got shot by him a couple times without getting any wound. This is ridiculous.
Not much shaky cam, but a lot of the action is badly edited. Far too much cutting. There are a handful of great extended shots, but a lot of it is like Liam Neeson jumping a fence in Taken 3.
Edit: Ok, this is an exaggeration, but it can get pretty bad.
Fk my eyes are destroyed with that gif. This is not good news
. I know there are enough people who like stuff like Furious 7 and if this movie is catering to them then I have no hope for the film. If you are showing a punch fkin show it like how movies back then did. Not shake the camera and highlight your insecurities as a director in capturing a decent fight scene. It does not make it more visceral , it just makes me more nauseous. Also editing like this is terrible. How the fk did this get a green signal?SCULLIBUNDO
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Thankfully still a badass.
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It's a really great movie. The script is sharp and funny and thrilling and it goes and it doesn't stop until the credits roll.
However, I don't think I particularly like it and I can't quite put my finger on exactly why.
However, I don't think I particularly like it and I can't quite put my finger on exactly why.
sweetvar26
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Huge spoiler here. Shouldn't have clicked it lol.
Cap is a modified super soldier. Quicksilver is just a man who runs fast. Remember, that jet was supposed to kill Hawkeye, who had most of the "you're just a regular guy" stuff enforced onto the movie as his main arc (and it also turns into another good meta moment because of it - its interesting that Wanda is the more prominent twin since the kind of innate relationship between Hawkeye and Pietro is even more interesting).
Pacing, plot, dialogue, villain, OST, everything pretty much.
I would never have expected Loki to be more menacing and powerful than Ultron...
beyond_death
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Cap is awesome. He does alot of flashy shit.
HeavyMetalLover91
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Anyone here seen it in 3D? Worth bothering with? I'm not fussed, like, I don't mind 3D but my sister has said it's the only film she would ever watch in 3D (she usually dislikes it) so is it worth the extra money?
3D, like the exposition in this film, is perfunctory.
Star Wars trailer shown before them film had good 3D, this didn't.
And that's my biggest complaint with AoU thus far. In Avengers 1, at least each character got to play out their action scene - the camera was steady and you could even see The Hulk smashing things (and knowing what he was smashing). In AoU, it's edited to the point where you just see him, and debris flying around - at least, that's what I was seeing. Will need repeat viewings to get what the hell is going on!
The quick and short edits really hampered my impression of one character, specifically:
Quicksilver. If his scenes were extended and not heavily edited, I think he may have surpassed DoFP Quicksilver based on personality, but alas, he didn't get a full, satisfying scene.
HeavyMetalLover91
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Hmm, ok. Well it's only £2 more expensive and as long as it doesn't impact on the enjoyment of the film then might as well give it a go. Think the last 3D film I saw was Hugo so it's been a while.
ClivePwned
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Like most 3d movies, you kinda forget its 3d after about 5 minutes.
But I loved the film. Probably going to go see again.
My only (minor) complaint was we only got San Andreas and the latest Ant Man trailer. i would have really liked to see Tomorrowland and Star Wars trailers.
But I loved the film. Probably going to go see again.
My only (minor) complaint was we only got San Andreas and the latest Ant Man trailer. i would have really liked to see Tomorrowland and Star Wars trailers.
I don't think that's true for the most part, not anywhere close to the Taken 3.
HeavyMetalLover91
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I'm guessing it's that 3D where it was all done in post-production, and not legit 3D then, like Hugo or Avatar?
Shuggananas
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But loki does jackshit, it's the chitauri army that does all the work
I said I was exaggerating with the gif. A real example would be how the hand-to-hand combat is shown. There are a few instances where Cap does multiple moves within a single shot, but most of the time there's a cut after every hit or movement. There needs to be like five cuts for Scarlett Johansson just to take a tumble at one point. The action is never incomprehensible, but it's never very impressive either.
Scorpion Soldier
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It was post-converted like all the other 3D Marvel films.
yup, that's what i noticed as well. thank the heavens the russos are doing infinity war.
mid credits. yes
post credits. no
Scorpion Soldier
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Yes to the first, no to the second.
Vampirolol
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One mid credits scene.
We will miss parts of Whedon's writing though
maquiladora
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So I decided to go. Fuck it, early screening is only 6 bucks.
Waiting for it to start in 4 mins...there's like 3 people here.
Waiting for it to start in 4 mins...there's like 3 people here.
ClivePwned
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I think all the marvel films are post-production 3D,aren't they?
Yes, but some directors are more involved in the conversion to 3D than others.
He is enhanced, but not invincible.
I just didn't get why Ultron's weapon was so weak. It didn't even break Cap's costume...If the jet's cannon could kill, so should Ultron's weapon.
To be fair, Scarlett was pregnant during the filming of the movie. I'm sure for her specifically, they would have had to do more editing tricks than normal to get the shots they needed with her.
TheWorthyEdge
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Seriously though. Spoilers here have been not really spoilers at all. Then. This. Wtf dude. Eh whatever
Just finished watching it. Thought it was good, but not amazing like Winter Soldier or GotG.
In terms of universe impact, nothing equivalent to something everyone in every movie from hereafter will talk about like "The Battle of New York" in Avengers 1. The impact is more on an individual level, each member of the team and how they will change from here on. I think Civil War will provide the large universe sweeping changes instead.
In terms of universe impact, nothing equivalent to something everyone in every movie from hereafter will talk about like "The Battle of New York" in Avengers 1. The impact is more on an individual level, each member of the team and how they will change from here on. I think Civil War will provide the large universe sweeping changes instead.
Naah, even TWS's dialogue was better. Not as many fucking quips
Jables Swan
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Just watched it.
Really enjoyed it. The first time I watched the first Avengers I wasn't blown away. This time though I think they hit all the right notes. It might be because they spent less time on Tony Stark and more time of the other Avengers. Hawkguy gets his time to shine (and he's awesome) and Black Widow and Banner also get enough to do here. All the new comers are great and Ultron was such a good villain. I think they hit The Vision out of the park too.
Well done Joss for another fantastic Avengers movie.
Really enjoyed it. The first time I watched the first Avengers I wasn't blown away. This time though I think they hit all the right notes. It might be because they spent less time on Tony Stark and more time of the other Avengers. Hawkguy gets his time to shine (and he's awesome) and Black Widow and Banner also get enough to do here. All the new comers are great and Ultron was such a good villain. I think they hit The Vision out of the park too.
Well done Joss for another fantastic Avengers movie.
Off topic, but what trailers were attached to the film?
Jables Swan
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I'm in Australia and we only got shitty trailers. Tomorrowland (first teaser), San Andreas, Ant-Man (first teaser) and Terminator. No Star Wars
Pitch Perfect 2 and Ant-Man in my cinema lol.
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