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Marvel's The Avengers |OT| (Dir. Joss Whedon) [Spoilers unmarked]

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i also liked spiderman 2 way more than part 1. i remember leaving the theater thinking it was the best super hero movie ever.
 
Yep.
Batman Begins > TDK.
TDK wasn't even a Batman movie in my opinion. Just a crime story that kind of got off the rails a few times. And that terrible last half or so just makes it completely below my expectations of what I wanted after I had watched BB.

BB is just so great compared to TDK.
 
kavinsky said:
Spiderman?
What were the stakes in Spiderman? People complain of the stakes in the avengers being nigh non-existent. But what were the stakes in Spiderman?
Green Goblin taking over...New York? I don't know, but I'd really like to know.
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The stakes in Spider Man were emotional.
 
Good Job Bob said:
The stakes in Spider Man were emotional.
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Green Goblin: [lands in front of Spider-Man on a rooftop] Wake up little spider, no you're not dead, not yet, You're an amazing creature, Spider-Man. You and I are not so different.
Spider-Man: I'm not like you. You're a murderer.
Green Goblin: Well, to each his own. I chose my path, you chose the way of the hero. And they found you amusing for a while, the people of this city. But the one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fail, fall, die trying. In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually they will hate you. Why bother?
Spider-Man: Because it's right.
Green Goblin: [slaps Spider-Man on the head] Here's the real truth. There are eight million people in this city. And those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. You, me? We're exceptional.
[leans in and grabs Spider-Man's neck]
Green Goblin: I could squash you like a bug right now, but I'm offering you a choice. Join me! Imagine what we could accomplish together... what we could create. Or we could destroy! Cause the deaths of countless innocents in selfish battle again and again and again until we're both dead! Is that what you want?
[jumps on the glider]
Green Goblin: Think about it, hero!

Subtlety is not one of Raimi's strong points.
 
More of Disney's plans for the Avengers:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngau...-the-avengers-2-movie-theme-park-rides-games/

Iger also said The Avengers would appear at Disney theme parks in the future, which will be something new for the Marvel super heroes. Anyone who’s been to Universal Orlando Resort has experienced attractions like The Incredible Hulk Coaster and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. Now imagine what type of rides Walt Disney Imagineers can conjure with Marvel super heroes at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts.
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I wonder if Disney will have to pay off Universal for them to use Marvel characters in their theme parks.
 
richiek said:
Green Goblin: [lands in front of Spider-Man on a rooftop] Wake up little spider, no you're not dead, not yet, You're an amazing creature, Spider-Man. You and I are not so different.
Spider-Man: I'm not like you. You're a murderer.
Green Goblin: Well, to each his own. I chose my path, you chose the way of the hero. And they found you amusing for a while, the people of this city. But the one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fail, fall, die trying. In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually they will hate you. Why bother?
Spider-Man: Because it's right.
Green Goblin: [slaps Spider-Man on the head] Here's the real truth. There are eight million people in this city. And those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. You, me? We're exceptional.
[leans in and grabs Spider-Man's neck]
Green Goblin: I could squash you like a bug right now, but I'm offering you a choice. Join me! Imagine what we could accomplish together... what we could create. Or we could destroy! Cause the deaths of countless innocents in selfish battle again and again and again until we're both dead! Is that what you want?
[jumps on the glider]
Green Goblin: Think about it, hero!

Subtlety is not one of Raimi's strong points.
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That scene made me so sad... would have only marginally been improved without the Power Rangers helmet. And I really loved the movie. Alfred Molina was so much more compelling and watchable as a villain.

richiek said:
More of Disney's plans for the Avengers:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngau...-the-avengers-2-movie-theme-park-rides-games/



I wonder if Disney will have to pay off Universal for them to use Marvel characters in their theme parks.
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Actually, I'm pretty sure as soon as the deal went through, Universal had to start paying royalties to Disney for sales of, say, Captain America lunchboxes in the gift shop. One of the most bizarre licensing scenarios in history.
 
richiek said:
Green Goblin: [lands in front of Spider-Man on a rooftop] Wake up little spider, no you're not dead, not yet, You're an amazing creature, Spider-Man. You and I are not so different.
Spider-Man: I'm not like you. You're a murderer.
Green Goblin: Well, to each his own. I chose my path, you chose the way of the hero. And they found you amusing for a while, the people of this city. But the one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fail, fall, die trying. In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually they will hate you. Why bother?
Spider-Man: Because it's right.
Green Goblin: [slaps Spider-Man on the head] Here's the real truth. There are eight million people in this city. And those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. You, me? We're exceptional.
[leans in and grabs Spider-Man's neck]
Green Goblin: I could squash you like a bug right now, but I'm offering you a choice. Join me! Imagine what we could accomplish together... what we could create. Or we could destroy! Cause the deaths of countless innocents in selfish battle again and again and again until we're both dead! Is that what you want?
[jumps on the glider]
Green Goblin: Think about it, hero!

Subtlety is not one of Raimi's strong points.
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David Koepp, folks.
 
richiek said:
Green Goblin: [lands in front of Spider-Man on a rooftop] Wake up little spider, no you're not dead, not yet, You're an amazing creature, Spider-Man. You and I are not so different.
Spider-Man: I'm not like you. You're a murderer.
Green Goblin: Well, to each his own. I chose my path, you chose the way of the hero. And they found you amusing for a while, the people of this city. But the one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fail, fall, die trying. In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually they will hate you. Why bother?
Spider-Man: Because it's right.
Green Goblin: [slaps Spider-Man on the head] Here's the real truth. There are eight million people in this city. And those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. You, me? We're exceptional.
[leans in and grabs Spider-Man's neck]
Green Goblin: I could squash you like a bug right now, but I'm offering you a choice. Join me! Imagine what we could accomplish together... what we could create. Or we could destroy! Cause the deaths of countless innocents in selfish battle again and again and again until we're both dead! Is that what you want?
[jumps on the glider]
Green Goblin: Think about it, hero!

Subtlety is not one of Raimi's strong points.
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I like that scene.
 
richiek said:
Green Goblin: [lands in front of Spider-Man on a rooftop] Wake up little spider, no you're not dead, not yet, You're an amazing creature, Spider-Man. You and I are not so different.
Spider-Man: I'm not like you. You're a murderer.
Green Goblin: Well, to each his own. I chose my path, you chose the way of the hero. And they found you amusing for a while, the people of this city. But the one thing they love more than a hero is to see a hero fail, fall, die trying. In spite of everything you've done for them, eventually they will hate you. Why bother?
Spider-Man: Because it's right.
Green Goblin: [slaps Spider-Man on the head] Here's the real truth. There are eight million people in this city. And those teeming masses exist for the sole purpose of lifting the few exceptional people onto their shoulders. You, me? We're exceptional.
[leans in and grabs Spider-Man's neck]
Green Goblin: I could squash you like a bug right now, but I'm offering you a choice. Join me! Imagine what we could accomplish together... what we could create. Or we could destroy! Cause the deaths of countless innocents in selfish battle again and again and again until we're both dead! Is that what you want?
[jumps on the glider]
Green Goblin: Think about it, hero!

Subtlety is not one of Raimi's strong points.
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It's rough, but SM1 still packs way more emotional heft than any of the Marvel Studios films excluding Iron Man 1 --- SM2 even moreso.
 
Good Job Bob said:
It's rough, but SM1 still packs way more emotional heft than any of the Marvel Studios films excluding Iron Man 1 --- SM2 even moreso.
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Oh come on, even I can admit Spider-Man has more emotion at its core than Iron Man! He starts out cocky and basically just wanting to impress people with his powers, his uncle is killed after he misses the chance to paint with him while out superheroing, his best friend's father kills himself trying to murder him, he can't have the girl he loves... something about great power and responsibility comes to mind.
 
Solo said:
Where is your god now, those of you who were shitting on Spidey 2 and fluffing up Whedon/Avengers earlier?
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Hahaha, he's not going to say his own movie is the best in an interview. Come on.

SM2 is still #2 in my book, and I agree, BB is better than TDK. I think Cap and Iron Man are right up there as well.
 
StarCreator said:
I think you're vastly underestimating howdi fast Cap's shield is. And how much you have to work to actually dodge it.
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which doesnt change that if theyre fighting head up, just like cap would be cautious of clints arrows, steve would just as likely be cautious of his shield. Keeping on the move and aware of his surroundings will make it less likely for him to be attacked. It wont be so easy for cap to end it by just throwing his shield. Hes gonna have to put in work for it

Jake Tower said:
Plus, Cap would toss the shield such that even if Hawkeye dodges, it will bounce and hit him in the back on the rebound.
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hawkeye isnt that stupid to not be on the move afterward.
 
Hawkian said:
Oh come on, even I can admit Spider-Man has more emotion at its core than Iron Man! He starts out cocky and basically just wanting to impress people with his powers, his uncle is killed after he misses the chance to paint with him while out superheroing, his best friend's father kills himself trying to murder him, he can't have the girl he loves... something about great power and responsibility comes to mind.
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Except that Tobey Maguire is so unlikable of a Spider-man that I relish all of those things happening to him.
 
Damn, this gif is so good for posts that poke trolls...
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richiek said:
More of Disney's plans for the Avengers:
http://www.forbes.com/sites/johngau...-the-avengers-2-movie-theme-park-rides-games/



I wonder if Disney will have to pay off Universal for them to use Marvel characters in their theme parks.
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I remember reading about this back when Disney purchased Marvel. Basically, all Marvel characters can be in Disneyland, but certain characters can't appear in Disney World.

Don’t expect Disney to buy out Universal’s Marvel rights soon

Don't expect the Walt Disney Co. to reacquire Universal Orlando's Marvel theme-park rights any time soon, according to an analyst with UBS Securities.

Michael Morris, who covers Disney for UBS, said this morning that he does not believe Disney will be able to buy out several high-profile licensing agreements that Marvel Entertainment Inc. has struck over the years. Disney announced Monday that it will buy the comic-book company for $4 billion.

Those licensing agreements include one giving Universal and its corporate parents exclusive use of Spider-Man, the Incredible Hulk, X-Men and the Fantastic Four in theme parks on the U.S. East Coast and Spider-Man for parks in Japan.
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Universal has to pay fees to Marvel and Disney World and Disney land can put in characters, with exceptions, at their rides. Just means more exposure for the Marvel Brand which should be a win.
 
Jake Tower said:
Cap knows his shield trajectory well.

Seriously? People think Hawkeye stands a chance in hell against Captain America in a fight?
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You seem to think clint is someone who can easily be defeated by a shield throw. He isnt as much of a pushover as you want him to be.
 
Wow, this was suprisingly great. Best Marvel Studios movie since Incredible Hulk. I was wary of it after their recent crap; IM2, Thor and Captain America. Godly fight scenes. Would watch a whole movie of the crazy battle. Only problem I had was the Whedonisms were over the top. Even the Hulk had delightfully clever banter.
 
BannedEpisode said:
Their opinion might change after the success of The Avengers. I expect them to aggressively pursue the various marvel properties they dont own.
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Yup, this is easily Disney's biggest cash cow going forward. If they could get Spidey or Wolverine back, they'd be rolling in vast sums of cash previously unimagined.
 
Jake Tower said:
Pretty much anyone is a 'pushover' fighting Cap hand-to-hand.
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Amonst street levels, possibly. But even then luke cages, danny rands and t'challas exists.

but thats beyond the point. Caps shield wont be a one hit ko to someone that is known to stay on the move. Im not saying clint would win in a toss up between the two, but will have to put in more effort to take him down than a shield throw.
 
Snaku said:
Yup, this is easily Disney's biggest cash cow going forward. If they could get Spidey or Wolverine back, they'd be rolling in vast sums of cash previously unimagined.
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ESPN is Disney's cash cow, and has been for years.

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/05/08/espn-and-theme-parks-drive-disney-profits/

Disney’s chairman and chief executive, Robert A. Iger, in the conference call, sought to underscore the health of ESPN, which is by far the largest contributor to Disney’s overall profitability. Some analysts have been fretful about escalating programming costs at ESPN and its continued ability to grow by raising subscriber fees higher and higher.

Mr. Iger called ESPN “quite well positioned to remain the pre-eminent sports brand,” noting that it holds long-term contracts with the National Football League and two pre-eminent college sports conferences, the SEC and Pac-12, among others. Disney has also secured a decadelong new carriage agreement with Comcast. As part of the Comcast deal, completed in January, WatchESPN, an app that lets viewers watch sports on computers, mobile phones and tablets, is now available to 40 million subscribers.

Of course, some crowing was in order after Disney’s release of “Marvel’s The Avengers,” a superhero movie that took in $207.4 million last weekend in North America, breaking a record for the biggest opening weekend of all time. Mr. Iger said Avengers-related merchandise sales — particularly for the Incredible Hulk — had been “very strong,” with some retailers experiencing shortages.

“It’s a great illustration of why we like Marvel so much,” Mr. Iger said. (Disney bought Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for about $4 billion.) “Yes, we are in development on a sequel.”
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Saw it tonight. Awesome. Friggin awesome. Hulk was the best. Banner's line "that's my secret, I'm always angry" then turns into The Hulk... I was like :O Can't wait for the sequel.
 
Please tell me that all the Gaffers stayed past the end credits. I mean ALL the way.

Would love that final scene in GIF form, but I'd never use it for the spoiler potential ;P
 
PhoncipleBone said:
Joss, stop making me like you. Quote that is EXACTLY how I feel about certain comic book movies:

http://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffber...oss-whedon-on-trying-to-be-more-like-buffy/2/



But this one is what really got me.



He knew that he had to put his style in check. Were there touches of Whedonisms and whatnot in there? Of course. But I thought it was extremely toned down. He realized that he had to stay true to the characters, as The Avengers were the stars. Not Joss Whedon.
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As far as greatest superhero movies go I prefer the Batman films to Spiderman but Spiderman definitely has some really high moments, especially with the Goblin in the fisrt film. I still prefer Dark Knight to Batman Begins eventhough it is really fashionable for people to say they like Batman Begins better these days. Batman Begins reaches higher than Dark Knight in a few instances but has a shaky second half. Dark Knight is the second act of a trilogy, things are ramping up and then going down. I disagree with Whedon that Dark Knight isn't about Batman, I felt like I learned more about him in his response to the Joker.
 
apana said:
As far as greatest superhero movies go I prefer the Batman films to Spiderman but Spiderman definitely has some really high moments, especially with the Goblin in the fisrt film. I still prefer Dark Knight to Batman Begins eventhough it is really fashionable for people to say they like Batman Begins better these days. Batman Begins reaches higher than Dark Knight in a few instances but has a shaky second half. Dark Knight is the second act of a trilogy, things are ramping up and then going down. I disagree with Whedon that Dark Knight isn't about Batman, I felt like I learned more about him in his response to the Joker.
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I feel like TDK is the very definition of shaky second half.
 
Supermanisdead said:
Wow, this was suprisingly great. Best Marvel Studios movie since Incredible Hulk. I was wary of it after their recent crap; IM2, Thor and Captain America. Godly fight scenes. Would watch a whole movie of the crazy battle. Only problem I had was the Whedonisms were over the top. Even the Hulk had delightfully clever banter.
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What?
 
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