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[sol_bad]

Let me guess, you're one of those people who got all pissed when people were saying Mysterio was the villain in FFH because the trailer was making him look like a hero, right?

No, I guessed that he wouldn't be a hero so I wasn't surprised when he turned out to be the villain. But I read the comics and know he is generally a villain.
I wouldn't be surprised if Wanda is some sort of villain in this either. I just know that there are leaks out there in the wild for this film and the way you sound so sure makes it sound like you are basing it on the leaks.

 

[ManaByte]

Don’t Trust Marvel Trailers

Are those Marvel trailers lying to us again? One of the most obnoxious trends in the modern entertainment industry seems to be some studios’ propensity to

www.fortressofsolitude.co.za

 

[Darkmakaimura]

So is Nightmare in this?

I heard from so many reports in the past that he was the main villain. Plus, The trailers have Strange talking about nightmares he's having plus there's one scene near the end of the trailer where it looks like Nightmare, although I think that was Strange.

Btw I have my copy of The Mysterious World of Doctor Strange ready.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

This film and The Batman are the top 2 films I want to see this year

 

[Pagusas]

This film and The Batman are the top 2 films I want to see this year

yeah this year has been amazing for films already. Spider-man, this, The Batman, Top Gun. exciting movies every few months!

 

[AJUMP23]

Patrick Stewart and the multiple seats make this seem more of a possibility now:

Who is field goal guy?

 

[sol_bad]

Who is field goal guy?

The Inhuman king Black Bolt.

 

[AJUMP23]

The Inhuman king Black Bolt.

Thanks.

I never watched the Inhumans show, is it worth it.

 

[sol_bad]

Thanks.

I never watched the Inhumans show, is it worth it.

I haven't seen it but I have heard it's one of the worst TV shows ever made. Not just super hero shows, TV shows in general.

 

[AJUMP23]

I haven't seen it but I have heard it's one of the worst TV shows ever made. Not just super hero shows, TV shows in general.

Alright then.

 

[NotMyProblemAnymoreCunt]

yeah this year has been amazing for films already. Spider-man, this, The Batman, Top Gun. exciting movies every few months!

There's also Thor Love and Thunder which adapts one of my favorite Thor Comics storylines. I'm a huge fan of Gorr The God Butcher but my only worry is that it will be a humorous take on him. I like Taika as a directer though

Spider-Man Across The Spiderverse Part 1 is another one I'm really looking forward to. Love the first one and I'm not huge into Spider-Man

These are the rest of my most anticipated:

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Super Mario Bros.
Men
The Northman
The Black Phone
Hatching
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
DC League of Super-Pets
Avatar 2
Lightyear
Black Adam
Salem's Lot
The Flash
Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore
Turning Red
Morbius
Jurassic World Dominion
Nope
Firestarter
Creed III
Halloween Ends

 

[ManaByte]

Kind of kills the narrative that you don’t need to see the Disney+ shows.

 

[Doom85]

Kind of kills the narrative that you don’t need to see the Disney+ shows.

Were people actually saying that? Oh god, I look forward (not) to people going, “how did Sam just instantly get good at handling Cap’s shield?” and “man, this Kang guy came out of nowhere” and “who’s this Monica and Kamala who just teamed up with Carol?”

I mean, the recent Daredevil and Kingpin appearances didn’t bother to pause the momentum to explain who they were.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Kind of kills the narrative that you don’t need to see the Disney+ shows.

It still remains to be seen if the movie itself won't give some sort of recap of past important events.

But if it doesn't and the movie can't really stand on its own then IMO that's not really something to brag about.

Were people actually saying that? Oh god, I look forward (not) to people going, “how did Sam just instantly get good at handling Cap’s shield?” and “man, this Kang guy came out of nowhere” and “who’s this Monica and Kamala who just teamed up with Carol?”

I mean, the recent Daredevil and Kingpin appearances didn’t bother to pause the momentum to explain who they were.

You think it's reasonable that people should watch the D+ series now to grasp what's happening in MCU movies?

 

[SJRB]

Kind of kills the narrative that you don’t need to see the Disney+ shows.

People shouldn't need to watch four seasons for whatever Marvel is throwing on Disney+ to understand the basics of what is going on in a Dr. Strange movie.

 

[Star-Lord]

Has it been noted that Patrick Stewart has officially been confirmed to appear?

 

[Doom85]

You think it's reasonable that people should watch the D+ series now to grasp what's happening in MCU movies?

Yes, considering nobody complained about the newest Spidey film actually requiring 5 prior films of knowledge to fully appreciate it.

And I’m sure the new Strange film will be understandable regardless, but I’m calling out the people who Cinemasins style critique films like these when not every detail is spoon fed to them. The movies and shows should just handle it like the comics where prior events will always be relevant as it is one massive continuity but the story and cast can still be enjoyed for those hoping in and the people who have checked out the prior arcs simply have a deeper appreciation for what’s happening. Sure, the heavy nitpickers will bitch about it, but they would probably do that to the movie even if it wasn’t connected to another series.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Yes, considering nobody complained about the newest Spidey film actually requiring 5 prior films of knowledge to fully appreciate it.

Because no way home didn't require you to have watched the last 5-7 spider-man movies to understand the essence of story. Having watched those movies probably enhanced no way home which is a good way of telling a story that's a continuation of other works.

ManaByte was hinting at that the new Dr. Strange movie does require to have watched WandaVision. Which I don't think is story telling if it can't exist on its own with the exception that it's made clear that the movie is part of a trilogy or something of that nature in the promos.

And I’m sure the new Strange film will be understandable regardless, but I’m calling out the people who Cinemasins style critique films like these when not every detail is spoon fed to them. The movies and shows should just handle it like the comics where prior events will always be relevant as it is one massive continuity but the story and cast can still be enjoyed for those hoping in and the people who have checked out the prior arcs simply have a deeper appreciation for what’s happening. Sure, the heavy nitpickers will bitch about it, but they would probably do that to the movie even if it wasn’t connected to another series.

If you think the movie will be good/understandable enough on its own then you disagree with ManaByte that WandaVision is needed. I'm talking about movies that rely on events that happened in other movies/series/off screen having enough information to make good enough inferences so the story ultimately makes sense. Doesn't mean it all has to be unsubtlety spoon fed. Aliens and Terminator 2 make good enough outside references to understand why things are happening. I'm hoping the new Dr. Strange is similar in that regard for the sake of casual MCU watchers.

 

[ManaByte]

Were people actually saying that?

Yes

People shouldn't need to watch four seasons for whatever Marvel is throwing on Disney+ to understand the basics of what is going on in a Dr. Strange movie.

 

[sol_bad]

Because no way home didn't require you to have watched the last 5-7 spider-man movies to understand the essence of story. Having watched those movies probably enhanced no way home which is a good way of telling a story that's a continuation of other works.

Captain America: Civil War
Spider-man: Homecoming
Infinity War
Endgame
Spider-Man: Far From Home

 

[Ulysses 31]

Captain America: Civil War
Spider-man: Homecoming
Infinity War
Endgame
Spider-Man: Far From Home

Out of those I'd say only Endgame requires viewing of Infinity War for essential story beats and emotional pay offs, the others you can grasp well enough on their own.

 

[bitbydeath]

Out of those I'd say only Endgame requires viewing of Infinity War for essential story beats and emotional pay offs, the others you can grasp well enough on their own.

You should only need to watch WandaVision to understand Dr Strange, No Way Home would also be worth watching but to a far lesser degree.

 

[Ulysses 31]

You should only need to watch WandaVision to understand Dr Strange, No Way Home would also be worth watching but to a far lesser degree.

Assuming that's the case here, is that something desirable that you might have to watch another movie or series to understand a particular movie that doesn't have a number in the title?

Or in this case get a D+ sub if you don't have one yet...

I'm sure streaming services would like that but not the average viewer.

 

[bitbydeath]

Assuming that's the case here, is that something desirable that you might have to watch another movie or series to understand a particular movie that doesn't have a number in the title?

Or in this case get a D+ sub if you don't have one yet...

I'm sure streaming services would like that but not the average viewer.

Well, it may not be for everyone but it’s been conditioned that way since the beginning. For example, it’s beneficial to watch Iron Man, Thor and Captain America before jumping into Avengers.

I think most are used to it by now.

 

[Ulysses 31]

Well, it may not be for everyone but it’s been conditioned that way since the beginning. For example, it’s beneficial to watch Iron Man, Thor and Captain America before jumping into Avengers.

I think most are used to it by now.

Don't think we're talking about that same thing here:

I'm talking about vital story developments that happened in other movies/series so it's not like watching Matrix Reloaded before The Matrix, The Two Towers before The Fellowship of the Ring or Endgame before Infinity War.

So far MCU movies(minus Endgame?) give enough info to understand the overall story well enough and I don't think new Dr. Strange will break that tradition. But if it did then I don't think that's something desirable in future MCU content.

 

[bitbydeath]

Don't think we're talking about that same thing here:

I'm talking about vital story developments that happened in other movies/series so it's not like watching Matrix Reloaded before The Matrix, The Two Towers before The Fellowship of the Ring or Endgame before Infinity War.

So far MCU movies(minus Endgame?) give enough info to understand the overall story well enough and I don't think new Dr. Strange will break that tradition. But if it did then I don't think that's something desirable in future MCU content.

I’m sure we’ll still get smatterings of it, just like Avengers did with covering Loki.