Marvel Cinematic Universe

[Jesster]

I actually really enjoyed Dredd.

[Astonished]

Still dunno how you use the 3 sea shells.

I know, right?  Are they some sort of vacuum contraption?

[Joods]

I didn't see a thread like this anywhere in recent memory so I thought I'd see if this interested people at all.

This is arguably (hell, it IS) the most ambitious and successful film franchise of all time. With the average intake of each film now at well over half a billion dollars, over the span of 14 movies, and no sign of slowing down, Marvel is the reigning champ of action and sci-fi for the 2010s. With no critical review averages dipping below the mid- to low-70's on RottenTomatoes, they're not just another Transformers, they've got enough substance to impress critics and audiences alike.

They've also branched into television to expand the continuity. This isn't unheard of with things like Stargate and other films-turned-television shows, but none have continued this long while in pace with the still-active film franchise, or with as many different simultaneous ongoing shows like ABC's Agents of SHIELD and the cancelled Agent Carter, and the Netflix lineup of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and the Defenders, among others being announced.

So, what's your take on this rampaging giant of film and television? Good or bad, let's hear it.

My household absolutely loves MCU. We have nearly every movie out and have marathon weekends. Admittedly, I cannot get enough of Chris Hemsworth. We have also enjoyed Agents of SHIELD as well as Agent Carter and was sorry to see that one cancelled. I understand they are going to be giving the Black Widow her own movie? If so... I sincerely hope Scarlett continues that role. Her fight scenes are bad ass.

[Astonished]

I didn't see a thread like this anywhere in recent memory so I thought I'd see if this interested people at all.

This is arguably (hell, it IS) the most ambitious and successful film franchise of all time. With the average intake of each film now at well over half a billion dollars, over the span of 14 movies, and no sign of slowing down, Marvel is the reigning champ of action and sci-fi for the 2010s. With no critical review averages dipping below the mid- to low-70's on RottenTomatoes, they're not just another Transformers, they've got enough substance to impress critics and audiences alike.

They've also branched into television to expand the continuity. This isn't unheard of with things like Stargate and other films-turned-television shows, but none have continued this long while in pace with the still-active film franchise, or with as many different simultaneous ongoing shows like ABC's Agents of SHIELD and the cancelled Agent Carter, and the Netflix lineup of Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, Iron Fist and the Defenders, among others being announced.

So, what's your take on this rampaging giant of film and television? Good or bad, let's hear it.

My household absolutely loves MCU. We have nearly every movie out and have marathon weekends. Admittedly, I cannot get enough of Chris Hemsworth. We have also enjoyed Agents of SHIELD as well as Agent Carter and was sorry to see that one cancelled. I understand they are going to be giving the Black Widow her own movie? If so... I sincerely hope Scarlett continues that role. Her fight scenes are bad ass.

I had heard nothing but the opposite about the Black Widow movie's prospects. Their scheduled film roster isn't going to be changing for at least 3 more years, though, maybe after that?

[Foxaèr]

I watched Doctor Strange, and I did not like it. Maybe it is due to the fact that I am unfamiliar with the character from the comics.

[Joods]

I have subscriptions to several Marvel comics at one if my local comic book stores.

[Astonished]

I watched Doctor Strange, and I did not like it.  Maybe it is due to the fact that I am unfamiliar with the character from the comics.

Really? I mean, I thought they did a pretty good job making it an origin film, and I thought it was actually one of the top five best MCU entries so far. Well, to each their own. Still, it did a lot of cool stuff no other film did. That whole time-reversal fight scene was amazing.

[Astonished]

Did anyone not think Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 2 surpassed the first one?