[Black Arbor]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

I suppose it does sound odd complaining about films while simultaneously describing them as fundamentally sound. That said, something can be inoffensive, good even, while also being thoroughly uninspired. I liked Sucker Punch, but also thought it was incredibly derivative. My overarching point is that many of the MCU movies have well-heeled themes with the “super” being the “new” (not so new once you identify the underlying vehicle) hook. Once that becomes obvious, the luster and appeal quickly fades (for me). If I want to see a spy action flick, I’ll watch Atomic Blonde or a Bourne film. Although Black Widow would obviously fit that theme, I’d prefer to see her super-heroine’ing alongside the Champions or Avengers.

As far as what I’d like to see – thanks for indulging me, these convos don’t usually get this far because most fans are trapped in “MCU good and you dumb, me like things sames” mentality – I could go for a Man-thing movie. The character’s early books had this awesomely detached narrative that I think would play out well in a way that could be quite unique. It’d even be great if the Nexus of All Realities possessed him toward the end, not just to provide a voice that he previously lacked, but to demonstrate how integral Ted Sallis is to Marvel’s vast tapestry. I’d also be all over a Dr Doom movie. Just about Doom, with minor appearances by heroes. I’ve always wanted stand-alone flicks about complex villains; I’ve been clamoring for a 2hr film of Vader slaughtering Jedi for only my entire life – hyperbole for sure, but pretty close. There is enough variety in comics to provide audiences with an experience that they didn’t even know they wanted, in contrast to constantly taking the safe route and only regurgitating tropes that have proven to be successful in the past.

Alas, I know this is a pipedream given the strict financial rubric that Feige has gotten fans to buy into (pretty brilliant in a Machiavellian way on his part – he’d make for an excellent evil mastermind – I kid…don’t pounce rabid fans )

Gonna toss my two cents into the discussion, my thing about the MCU (well, several things really) is that the fights seem TOO choreographed, almost like the old Adam West Batman show in a way,and the fact that the status quo is God and the heroes will always win gets kinda boring for me after awhile. (I did enjoy Infinity War for it's downer ending but I don't truly believe anyone who got snapped is gonna stay snapped haha) My favorite superhero movies are the original Spider-Man trilogy because they avoid those pitfalls mostly (The Green Goblin fight at the end of the 1st one is especially brutal) and while Peter doesn't die things certainly don't end well for him, his best friend hates his alter ego, he's keeping Norman's promise to not tell Harry and he pushes away the girl he loves. I need emotional stakes in my MCU movies, dammit!!!