[kenm2474]

Custom Domino Update.

[Harbinger]

I could see daniella ruah as domino!

[Boy Blunder]

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Originally Posted by Startaiger

Should be retitled "The Clowns of the Galaxy". Can they only talk with jokes and/or punchlines?? Not the kind of super-heroes I'm paying €10 to see... Logan on the other hand, Hell Yeah!!

....You do realize that it's a trailer, right? And not indicative of the overall film as a whole? I mean, IIRC this was pretty similar to every other GOTG (both films) trailer in existence...

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by Startaiger

Should be retitled "The Clowns of the Galaxy". Can they only talk with jokes and/or punchlines?? Not the kind of super-heroes I'm paying €10 to see... Logan on the other hand, Hell Yeah!!

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

....You do realize that it's a trailer, right? And not indicative of the overall film as a whole? I mean, IIRC this was pretty similar to every other GOTG (both films) trailer in existence...

As much as I enjoyed the GotG movie, I agree with Startaiger. The overwhelming use of comedic devices, especially with Drax, is off-putting. I know it's a trailer and representative of only small snippets of the movie, but the franchise (and larger MCU stable of films) has developed a distinctly trivial affectation. Many will point to DnA's approach to GotG storytelling, but they weren't the only talents to have written compelling stories with these characters. The cinematic presentation of Marvel's cosmic pantheon could be thrown out of balance with too much of a focus on humor.

...don't mind me...I'm a little salty after a suck ass Super-Bowl.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

@Nite

I like laughing. I can be funny...at times!...but there's a time and place for that and unless we're talking about mentally challenged Drax...the heavy use of humor seems strained.

I'm a Giants fan, so there's nothing any Patriot fan can say to me. I grew up in New England and you've no idea how obnoxious these dudes can be! LOL I guess, over the next two weeks, I'll be avoiding sports media/conversations...and eating a lot of Twinkies!

I've had the unpleasantness of dealing with raider fans......i feel your pain.

Maybe drax has a slackjawed cousin, Drips? Haha

[TheBlueMarvel]

@Nite

"Drips." lol

...I think I'm going to nickname someone that!

[kylactus]

I think that the humor element in GOTG is just there thing, like Cap movies are more like john Grisham spy thrillers, Thor movies are kind if lord of the rings style fantasy driven films, IM is just kind of classic super hero action, dr strange is kind of in the fantasy realm, and the guardians are just a little more in the humor realm, but I like it personally, Chris Pratt is how I would act if i was abducted by space pirates when I was 10. And they are more of an aclectic group of adventurers, they are all kind of nuts for one reason or another. So yeah I think they'd be a little less serious than the avengers, who are all disciplined people with a purpose and a unifying mission. Besides who wants a comic property like guardians to take itself too seriously, hell one of their members is a raccoon, another's a tree. C'mon people how serious could you be day to day if two of your best friends were a talking raccoon, and a tree baby?

[Tim]

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Originally Posted by Startaiger

Should be retitled "The Clowns of the Galaxy". Can they only talk with jokes and/or punchlines?? Not the kind of super-heroes I'm paying €10 to see... Logan on the other hand, Hell Yeah!!

Yeah I agree with ya. But that's how every Chris Pratt anything is even that Jurassic Park movie he acted like himself. But the GOTG 2 It reminds me of like a Melissa McCarthy movie but less funny. Which is saying something lol.

[Marvelfangirl]

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Originally Posted by Brownfinger

Guardians Super Bowl trailer had me like



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Kinda getting a "Church of Universal Truth" vibe from this? Which I'm digging.



I mean, they could just be opulent and arrogantly superior. That's just what it struck me as.

FUCK YES, ALSO THIS

And omg THAT'S WHAT IT REMINDS ME OF TOO! CAN'T WAIT <3

[Marvelfangirl]

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Originally Posted by Startaiger

Should be retitled "The Clowns of the Galaxy". Can they only talk with jokes and/or punchlines?? Not the kind of super-heroes I'm paying €10 to see... Logan on the other hand, Hell Yeah!!

Have you seen the first Guardians of the Galaxy? It was fucking hilarious also it was fucking gritty and edgy. Gunn has an epic storyline planned for Vol. 2 I have all the faith in him and the movie itself, of course.

[Brownfinger]

That's exactly what I was going to say.
The first movie mixed serious tones with whimsical and was overwhelmingly applauded for maintaining that balance. If these things take themselves too seriously, you end up with a train wreck in the same vein as Batman vs. Superman.
No, thanks.

The trailers flaunt it because people are drawn to the cheeky and eccentric characters, but make no mistake, there is substance to be found as well.

[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by Marvelfangirl

Have you seen the first Guardians of the Galaxy? It was fucking hilarious also it was fucking gritty and edgy. Gunn has an epic storyline planned for Vol. 2 I have all the faith in him and the movie itself, of course.

Guardians was many things...but gritty and edgy would be the last things I would classify it as.

Daredevil and Jessica Jones were gritty. Luke Cage was gritty and edgy. Guardians was a light-hearted, comedic adventure, a sort of Indiana Jones in space. (No Crystal Skull references intended...)

I agree though with the tone of many of the MCU offerings though as of late. While I don't want my Marvel films to be as dull and drab as DC's offerings up to this point, a little less snark could go a long way overall in making them a bit more entertaining. Sometimes as I'm watching them, I feel as if I am watching a sort of superhero Gilmore Girls, where I'm saying to myself, "Who talks like that all the time in real life?"

[Boy Blunder]

Also, keep in mind that the Super Bowl trailer is made to draw the GenPop in, and they'll be wanting the humor. Of course that's what's gonna be highlighted.

[Brownfinger]

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

Also, keep in mind that the Super Bowl trailer is made to draw the GenPop in, and they'll be wanting the humor. Of course that's what's gonna be highlighted.

And I wouldn't even think this kind of thing would need to be explained, but here we are.
I'm okay with an irreverent space adventure, I think it is so universally well-regarded and reviewed because it is a refreshing take on the space epic/super hero genre. As kylactus said, if it were me, I'd be traversing the stars with a similarly carefree sense of style. There was some dire stuff too, and they tackled it with the same focus. It's a balance, as I said.
Life is funny, it's okay to laugh at stuff.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Tim

Yeah I agree with ya. But that's how every Chris Pratt anything is even that Jurassic Park movie he acted like himself. But the GOTG 2 It reminds me of like a Melissa McCarthy movie but less funny. Which is saying something lol.

Theres no way thats possible. Nothing could be that bad....not even pootie tang.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

Guardians was many things...but gritty and edgy would be the last things I would classify it as.

Daredevil and Jessica Jones were gritty. Luke Cage was gritty and edgy. Guardians was a light-hearted, comedic adventure, a sort of Indiana Jones in space. (No Crystal Skull references intended...)

I agree though with the tone of many of the MCU offerings though as of late. While I don't want my Marvel films to be as dull and drab as DC's offerings up to this point, a little less snark could go a long way overall in making them a bit more entertaining. Sometimes as I'm watching them, I feel as if I am watching a sort of superhero Gilmore Girls, where I'm saying to myself, "Who talks like that all the time in real life?"

Ever date a valley girl? Dark times those 90's. ( cringes at the memories )

[Marvelfangirl]

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Originally Posted by Brownfinger

And I wouldn't even think this kind of thing would need to be explained, but here we are.
I'm okay with an irreverent space adventure, I think it is so universally well-regarded and reviewed because it is a refreshing take on the space epic/super hero genre. As kylactus said, if it were me, I'd be traversing the stars with a similarly carefree sense of style. There was some dire stuff too, and they tackled it with the same focus. It's a balance, as I said.
Life is funny, it's okay to laugh at stuff.

Thank you, dude. Why does this stuff need to be explained?

[Captain Morgan]

Does anybody know when the new line of Marvel Legends hits stores with the Warlock BAF?

[Marvelfangirl]

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Originally Posted by Brownfinger

That's exactly what I was going to say.
The first movie mixed serious tones with whimsical and was overwhelmingly applauded for maintaining that balance. If these things take themselves too seriously, you end up with a train wreck in the same vein as Batman vs. Superman.
No, thanks.

The trailers flaunt it because people are drawn to the cheeky and eccentric characters, but make no mistake, there is substance to be found as well.

SUMMED it up perfectly. I agree that's why it was even more so such a success because it balanced the tones.

[Marvelfangirl]

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Originally Posted by Boy Blunder

Also, keep in mind that the Super Bowl trailer is made to draw the GenPop in, and they'll be wanting the humor. Of course that's what's gonna be highlighted.

Yeah I see your point and as Brownfinger stated I also agree with. Gunn has a great story planned one that I think will bring the emotion and serious tones to the forefront.
Two different films of course, Civil War was hilarious with a huge cliffhanger that was pretty dark. I have a feeling once again people will be surprised with GotG.

[Brownfinger]

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Originally Posted by Marvelfangirl

Yeah I see your point and as Brownfinger stated I also agree with. Gunn has a great story planned one that I think will bring the emotion and serious tones to the forefront.
Two different films of course, Civil War was hilarious with a huge cliffhanger that was pretty dark. I have a feeling once again people will be surprised with GotG.

Holy crap, every time you get Tom Holland and Robert Downey in a room together, it's magic. I mean, so much of Civil War was grim and compelling, and it worked because it was executed perfectly. But on the other side, these things are about grown ass adults in fancy cosplay and it's really not meant to approached with such dour attitudes. Humor was used more sparsely in Civil War, but it's something that you could tell people have grabbed onto and appreciate.

People gotta unclench a little and appreciate that these things are made for entertainment purposes, you know? But that's me. Like I said, if you gave me the vast canvas of space and a freaking gorgeous spaceship, I'd play the dashing intergalactic adventurer, too.

[Marvelfangirl]

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Originally Posted by Brownfinger

Holy crap, every time you get Tom Holland and Robert Downey in a room together, it's magic. I mean, so much of Civil War was grim and compelling, and it worked because it was executed perfectly. But on the other side, these things are about grown ass adults in fancy cosplay and it's really not meant to approached with such dour attitudes. Humor was used more sparsely in Civil War, but it's something that you could tell people have grabbed onto and appreciate.

People gotta unclench a little and appreciate that these things are made for entertainment purposes, you know? But that's me. Like I said, if you gave me the vast canvas of space and a freaking gorgeous spaceship, I'd play the dashing intergalactic adventurer, too.

Same here! I'd be having a blast in Space! And I agree Civil War was probably one of the darkest Marvel moves in terms of tone there was only one big comedic scene but yeah it was used sparingly.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Brownfinger

Holy crap, every time you get Tom Holland and Robert Downey in a room together, it's magic. I mean, so much of Civil War was grim and compelling, and it worked because it was executed perfectly. But on the other side, these things are about grown ass adults in fancy cosplay and it's really not meant to approached with such dour attitudes. Humor was used more sparsely in Civil War, but it's something that you could tell people have grabbed onto and appreciate.

People gotta unclench a little and appreciate that these things are made for entertainment purposes, you know? But that's me. Like I said, if you gave me the vast canvas of space and a freaking gorgeous spaceship, I'd play the dashing intergalactic adventurer, too.

Dont forget sleeping with green skinned women.....thats like a rule or something. and on a personal note id be all over nebula.........even bald and borged out karen gillian is still hot

[Brownfinger]

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Originally Posted by Marvelfangirl

Same here! I'd be having a blast in Space!

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Dont forget sleeping with green skinned women.....thats like a rule or something. and on a personal note id be all over nebula.........even bald and borged out karen gillian is still hot

You and me both, brother. Weird baggage and all.
You can try, and clearly they did, but you just cannot suppress how devastatingly foxy Karen Gillan is.

[Early Cuyler]

becuz super serious comic fans. We cant have anything fun. Enter the 3rd wave of Spiderman films in the last 15 years, and they still wont be happy. "Oh no they ruined the Mandarin. Oh no, they ruined Ultron." No, they got tons of people to watch and love movies that they might not have ever even thought about.