Captain Marvel - March 8, 2019

[Sassafras]

To me articles like that are just poorly written pieces that are out to look for an excuse to criticize a film they simply don't want due to their bias. CM is far from perfect and there are flaws in the film but IMO this isn't one of them. I actually think it fits perfectly into MCU's canon on how SHIELD operates and how inefficient/bureaucratic the organization has gotten.

U make really good points, tho I'd argue some of them esp. re film canon....but as u say, speaking just for myself *human nature* depending on the film I let some stuff skate; if I don't like a film or book then every little thing seems to mushroom. That said, do I think some of the YTers are over the top - practically spitting when they pontificate? Sure. Esp. over the "ruin of the MCU" 'coz there's already articles out re Disney taking their foot off the gas to "think about things" and their direction. Not because of CM, but because it's common sense when u just acquired a whole bunch of properties to work with.

For myself - politely put, I dislike the CM film, the treatment, writing, and what Disney/Marvel/Feige did re the entire MCU movie arc (re stuffing a main character in at the last minute - horrible intro for a/the character in general IMO, unless the character could instantly win both hearts and minds of most *in general*). I'm tired of the MCU's fluffier films and fast-track pacing; it seems like ages since BP and CW. Everyone seems to have a LOT of jokes and/or rams an "edgy-fun" soundtrack in. Homecoming, GOTG2, Ragnarok (tho IMO that was genius), IW full of jokes, CM. Not that I don't appreciate laughs, but I'd like to give a *&^% about the characters and what might happen etc. once in a while.

Others would say CM's a fun film and people are too bothered by stuff and some actress sounding off; and it was absolutely critical a character showed up to help out and the MCU always puts in characters etc. (In this case I'd argue that too...)

But I will always stand by the right others have to luv something I don't. Millions love Infinity War and it MADE millions; for me - not so much; for a whole bunch of reasons. Ultimately it comes down to product, and are u going to pay for a certain product and related merchandise.

 

[e30ernest]

Definitely! People have every right to like or dislike a film. I hope I don't come as someone pushing you to like something you don't. That's not my intention.

 

[Sassafras]

Definitely! People have every right to like or dislike a film. I hope I don't come as someone pushing you to like something you don't. That's not my intention.

Nah, I think you made some great points esp. about Loki's staff. Like re the films - so OK, how did the staff end up with Strucker in AOU? Not EVERYTHING has to be explained, tho (and that's not a shot at CM). I don't NEED to know why the metal in Bucky's arm seem to react or be able to fend off BP's ring in CW, but since the film seemed to kinda make a point of it (even tho it's short) I'd like to know what the Russos had in mind at this point. Getting kind of late in the day to explain that, if they ever do.

Oh, well, maybe the BW movie will pick up on it. Anyway folks including me can get passionate about films and books for sure, but everyone's gonna look at stuff differently and also in different degrees. Like I never saw a problem with the Rose character in TLJ; but this out of nowhere, unneeded IMO luv story IS a problem. So many loathe Solo and I finally watch it and thought it was surprisingly good - not the greatest, but for me it was enjoyable *shrug*.

 

[Mr. Green]

Saw this and it was good enough movie. 8/10.

 

[loki2371]

So, I tried to see this today. I bought tickets online yesterday for an early morning matinee today for myself, my son and daughter after they finally asked to see it. Then last night my son started throwing up from 10:30pm through 4am. Thankfully I was able to have my tickets refunded last night as he was making his many offerings to the god of the porcelain bowl.... Oh well.

Guess he was so excited to see it, he couldn't contain his enthusiasm. Just wasn't meant to be...

Sorry Disney/Marvel, maybe next weekend?

 

[jye4ever]

So, I tried to see this today. I bought tickets online yesterday for an early morning matinee today for myself, my son and daughter after they finally asked to see it. Then last night my son started throwing up from 10:30pm through 4am. Thankfully I was able to have my tickets refunded last night as he was making his many offerings to the god of the porcelain bowl.... Oh well.

Guess he was so excited to see it, he couldn't contain his enthusiasm. Just wasn't meant to be...

Sorry Disney/Marvel, maybe next weekend?

Hope your son has a quick recovery Loki.

 

[Sweet Rabbit]

SHIELD almost feels like the MIB in this

 

[a-dev]

I had said I likely wouldn't see this in the cinema, simply due to no one else going who I would care to go with and me not really being one for going to the movies by myself, especially when I'd have to commute to do it. Well turns out one of my brothers who hasn't been to a cinema in about 10 years wanted to make sure he saw this before Endgame. So that was unexpected. And another one of my brothers, by coincidence, had booked the very same showing with his girlfriend. Anyway, I've just seen it.

It was enjoyable enough. I would currently give it a 7/10. Dunno how it will stand to repeat viewings, my rating probably won't go higher.

I heard there was a T2 reference in this - was it her stealing the clothes and motorbike off that guy or the Q & A with Mendelsohn about his shape changing abilities?

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

I had said I likely wouldn't see this in the cinema...Well turns out …. I heard there was a T2 reference in this...It was enjoyable enough. I would currently give it a 7/10.

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[Robopredinator]

I had said I likely wouldn't see this in the cinema, simply due to no one else going who I would care to go with and me not really being one for going to the movies by myself, especially when I'd have to commute to do it. Well turns out one of my brothers who hasn't been to a cinema in about 10 years wanted to make sure he saw this before Endgame. So that was unexpected. And another one of my brothers, by coincidence, had booked the very same showing with his girlfriend. Anyway, I've just seen it.

It was enjoyable enough. I would currently give it a 7/10. Dunno how it will stand to repeat viewings, my rating probably won't go higher.

I heard there was a T2 reference in this - was it her stealing the clothes and motorbike off that guy or the Q & A with Mendelsohn about his shape changing abilities?

I used to feel weird about seeing movies by myself but I've grown to like it. You should try it out.

The scene with the leather jacket and her pulling out into the street, to me, was a nod to T2.

 

[jye4ever]

For the bike part there was a version much closer in execution to T2 than what ended up in the film.

Originally she scared him enough where he gave up his clothes lol

It waa moved from inside the bar to outside and originally the guy actually touched her setting off the events.

 

[jye4ever]

I used to feel weird about seeing movies by myself but I've grown to like it. You should try it out.

The scene with the leather jacket and her pulling out into the street, to me, was a nod to T2.

If it’s a must see movie I am there first show opening night regardless if wife and son are able to go or not.

 

[a-dev]

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I used to feel weird about seeing movies by myself but I've grown to like it. You should try it out.

When my town has a cinema again in a couple of years I probably will. It'll be walking distance.

For the bike part there was a version much closer in execution to T2 than what ended up in the film.

Originally she scared him enough where he gave up his clothes lol

It waa moved from inside the bar to outside and originally the guy actually touched her setting off the events.

I don't know why but I was expecting a more direct reference, a character consciously bringing up T2. Likewise the Independence Day reference - which I presume was the chase through the canyons

 

[jye4ever]

When my town has a cinema again in a couple of years I probably will. It'll be walking distance.



I don't know why but I was expecting a more direct reference, a character consciously bringing up T2. Likewise the Independence Day reference - which I presume was the chase through the canyons

Spoiler

Also the scene where Captain Marvel is dragging Yon-Rogg across the desert just like Will Smith dragging the alien behind him.

Man I wish they kept the scene of Yon-Rogg seeing the supreme intelligence as being himself, him talking to himself like Goblin in Spiderman lol

 

[jye4ever]

 

[Chakor]

 

[jye4ever]

Here’s a-dev learning he will finally have a movie theater at his location:

But he then learns it won’t be a Dolby theater or have Imax:

 

[The Clown Prince of Crime]

I don't know much about Ireland, but I imagine a-dev's town looking like the hobbit village from the beginning of the Fellowship of the Ring. I picture you riding with some sort of town elder wizard looking guy whenever you need to travel to a theater to watch a movie.

 

[e30ernest]

In other news.... Captain Marvel takes $19M on Friday, bringing it to a 69% drop from its opening! Yikes people aren't watching it....

Except... IW dropped 70%, so did Logan, GoTG2 and more. It's slated to pass $700M worldwide this weekend.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottm...an-hunger-games-wandering-earth/#5ce60fc65f92

I guess the dropoffs are right on the mark. Unless it drops significantly off target, $1B is in reach.

 

[jye4ever]

hunh?

CM is expected to make $69-$75 million for this weekend giving it a drop in the 50%-55% range NOT a 69% drop you silly forum person you

Female viewership actually increased not decreased.