Ghost of Bisbee said:BenFiasco14 said:
RDJ coming back, if true, this early does not bode well for the future of the MCU.
RDJ is the guy you bring back 10-15 years after endgame, payoff for the now parents who grew up with the OG MCU and can tell their kids all about what it was like when iron man was the star at the theatre.
Not now. Not this close to him leaving in a perfect swan song and saving the universe. If he's back this early, MCU is panicking.
****, I hadn't seen endgame yet
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The Marvels digging into the nostalgia and dropping in a Valkyrie cameo for the final trailer. Happily taking my daughters to see it Saturday night; only their third Marvel movie in the theater.
Good! After all the crap that's gone down they need to go all in on this and let the artists paint with every tool in their tool box!!!
New Marvel screens today! The first reactions for #TheMarvels drop tonight. As the great Nick Fury once said, “I still believe in heroes…” pic.twitter.com/zyBRncFfwQ
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) November 7, 2023
Fandango is offering $15 off Imax tickets for The Marvels on opening weekend. I'd say the writing is on the wall.
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Was always lukewarm toward this. I'll likely just wait until it shows on D+.
Yeah, I just checked my 6:30 PM Thursday primetime screening at the Chinese Theater IMAX and was shocked to see so few tickets sold. Two days out and I've never seen a showing for a Marvel movie this sparse on opening night...
We have a funeral this weekend so probably won't see it till next week. Writing certainly appears to be on the wall for Marvel right now. Unless this is somehow really good and word of mouth gets rolling, this thing is probably going to be a bust.
Marvel fatigue appears to be at its peak right now.
Marvel fatigue appears to be at its peak right now.
How could that possibly be profitable for Disney https://t.co/e4gAnWBL8M pic.twitter.com/xrOLntyzLE
— Hunter (@Wolffe104) November 7, 2023
I'll probably read the plot on Wikipedia after it comes out.
Then watch on D+ at some point.
Then watch on D+ at some point.
wangus12 said:
We have a funeral this weekend so probably won't see it till next week. Writing certainly appears to be on the wall for Marvel right now. Unless this is somehow really good and word of mouth gets rolling, this thing is probably going to be a bust.
Marvel fatigue appears to be at its peak right now.
With Deadpool 3, Captain America: Brave New World, and Thunderbolts, I do think Marvel will bounce back next year, and then especially in 2025. They'll never be anywhere near 2019 hype levels again, but yeah, this certainly feels like the low point, and hopefully the only place to go is up from here.
Though, as I mentioned last week, it *will* be kind of fun to watch The Marvels and the Loki season two finale back-to-back, on the same night this week, with setups for the future of the MCU promised in both, even if only teases. That's really the only reason I'm seeing The Marvels, to try and make an "event" out of Thursday night, and recapture event a hint of that old MCU hype.
I'm holding out hope that 'The Marvels' will turn out decent, but I'm already seeing individuals using 'toxic people' as an excuse for its potential failure. That doesn't give off a positive signal IMO.
"Toxic people"? WTF does that even mean?Lord Goldeneyes said:
I'm holding out hope that 'The Marvels' will turn out decent, but I'm already seeing individuals using 'toxic people' as an excuse for its potential failure. That doesn't give off a positive signal IMO.
People who are hating on the movie, before they even see it, because they hate Brie Larson, see the movie as woke feminist propaganda, promoting girl power, etc.
That's kinda what I thought, remembering what happened around Captain Marvel in the first place.TCTTS said:
People who are hating on the movie, before they even see it, because they hate Brie Larson, see the movie as woke feminist propaganda, promoting girl power, etc.
Some people need to learn to just enjoy comic book movies for what they are and ignore that crap.
Agreed.
In this instance, though, while those "toxic people" definitely exist, and need to get a life, Disney (or anyone) blaming them for The Marvels tanking feels disingenuous. When it's mostly due to general disinterest, the current state of the MCU, two of the three leads having been introduced in Disney+ series, etc.
In this instance, though, while those "toxic people" definitely exist, and need to get a life, Disney (or anyone) blaming them for The Marvels tanking feels disingenuous. When it's mostly due to general disinterest, the current state of the MCU, two of the three leads having been introduced in Disney+ series, etc.
It's probably going to do pretty poorly, between the Marvel fatigue, all the talk of rewrites / redos, the fact that they don't have much of a through line for plots set up, the continuing odd backlash on Brie Larson, and the fact that none of them have been out there able to promote it because of the strike. That's really a shame for Iman Vellani who plays Kamala Khan and is just a nonstop bundle of energy - her making the talk show rounds and bouncing around all the kid-friendly social media avenues probably would have sparked some additional interest.
Regardless i"m excited to enjoy it with my kids and excited to see where they push the story to. This is the first legit team-up movie in this Phase as far as I can recall, assuming DS2 and NWH were part of Phase 4. And it's always nice to see Frozone Windu again.
Regardless i"m excited to enjoy it with my kids and excited to see where they push the story to. This is the first legit team-up movie in this Phase as far as I can recall, assuming DS2 and NWH were part of Phase 4. And it's always nice to see Frozone Windu again.
Overall, I'm definitely thinking/hoping it'll be a fun movie. What little has leaked so far points to it being "fine" if not fun. Put simply, if it bombs, it likely won't be because it's a bad movie. It's just one that not a lot of people seem to care about seeing opening weekend.
Captain Marvel has been pretty dull so far. I don't know think that's Brie Larsons fault at all, it's a superwoman problem where they didn't bother to write any emotional challenges
Kamala Khan is pretty great like you say though. Also a character with waaaay more depth. The actress is a perfect fit too.
Kamala Khan is pretty great like you say though. Also a character with waaaay more depth. The actress is a perfect fit too.
All I keep thinking is the villain looks like Hela from Ragnorok and Ronan the Accuser crossed up
Maybe they had a love child.wangus12 said:
All I keep thinking is the villain looks like Hela from Ragnorok and Ronan the Accuser crossed up
I'm gonna guess the marvels makes under 300m
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Nia DaCosta’s #TheMarvels is a great time at the movies! It’s well paced & full of frantic, hilarious energy. I even liked it more than 2019’s #CaptainMarvel. This thing moves! The location-swap action is a blast & the end credits scene is 😱 . I’m definitely a fan.
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) November 8, 2023
Iman… pic.twitter.com/vK8vDFpJ4h
Happy to report #themarvels is a blast. It’s fun, funny & the cast is so good together. Is it one of the best Marvel movies? No. But I had a smile on my face a lot. Definitely worth seeing in a movie theater.
— Steven Weintraub (@colliderfrosty) November 8, 2023
Also the after the credits scene is 🔥🔥🔥
Excited for what’s next. pic.twitter.com/XuRYyqcVJD
THE MARVELS is an astonishingly wacky film. I had a lot of fun.
— Erik Voss (@eavoss) November 8, 2023
Iman Vellani was born to be an MCU star. She elevates a tangled story into a Marvel nerd’s dream. Sometimes that dream wavers out of sync. But it sticks the landing.
My non-spoiler review will go up on NR tomorrow!
Just saw #theMarvels The chemistry is there with the leads, The storyline with Carol and Monica works. Kamala is charming. Unfortunately that’s all the movie has. Sloppy plot, uneven script, and two bits that single handidly almost bring down the movie. This is a big miss.
— Kristian Harloff (@KristianHarloff) November 8, 2023
Well, #THEMARVELS is a fine MCU film. Not good. Not great. Just fine sadly. It’s a film that teases to be about so much more, but it’s betrayed by a very uneven script, an unmemorable villain, some clumsy direction, way too speedy resolutions, and a couple of wild swings that did… pic.twitter.com/QOHSHogkVg
— John Rocha aka The Outlaw Nation (@TheRochaSays) November 8, 2023
The Marvels is a fine MCU entry.
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) November 8, 2023
Carol, Kamala, and Monica are really great, especially together in very creative action scenes! First 25 minutes really rocked, exciting MCU stuff by the end.
Villain is forgettable. VFX vary, both good and bad. Some silly scenes didn’t work. pic.twitter.com/dflCP2hOPX
#TheMarvels is pretty all over the place, with a truly silly plot, but still manages to be light on its feet. It’s often really funny, mostly thanks to Iman Vellani - a STAR.
— Daniel Howat (@howatdk) November 8, 2023
Fun body-switching action, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Not great, but far from a disaster. pic.twitter.com/ammljNEvCw
Quite enjoyed #TheMarvels, and I think Nia DaCosta did a fantastic job with an outer space epic that had moments on par with the Guardians of the Galaxy movies and one bit that would blow even @JamesGunn's mind. A thoroughly enjoyable action flick with a terrific trio of actors.
— Edward Douglas (@EDouglasWW) November 8, 2023
#TheMarvels was such a lovely, surprising, decent and delightful experience.
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) November 8, 2023
The chemistry of the cast is out of this world. Kamala Khan and her family are definitely one of the movie’s standouts.
Nia DaCosta delivers a movie full of heart. The emotional beats are also great,… pic.twitter.com/xN4z3XqagU
.#TheMarvels is a perfectly serviceable facsimile of a movie. Actors deliver like they’re staring at two pieces of gaffer tape on a wall. A few inspired sequences can’t save it. Brie Larson looks like she’s wishing someone’s boss a Happy Birthday on Cameo. Iman Vellani is a gem. pic.twitter.com/TTNnFKJN5x
— Max Evry (@maxevry) November 8, 2023
The Marvels is a whole lot of fun! Hilarious, action packed! Kamala Khan & her family steal the show, but seeing this teamup of 3 powerful ladies is something special! The most excited I've been for the future of Marvel in a LONG time! Mid credit scene 🤯! #TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/bKEoYXo1R6
— Tessa Smith - Mama's Geeky (@MamasGeeky) November 8, 2023
Maybe it's just me but it feels like they're reviewing this on a curve.
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