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[ZeroGravity]

Why is anyone comparing Avengers and Dark Knight?
Apples and Oranges people.......

They're both movies based on comic book superheroes. I think they're very comparable. Just because one has a completely different tone than the other doesn't change that, especially because I think one uses the perfect tone for these kinds of movies (The Avengers) and the other just misses the point and takes itself way too seriously (TDK).

 

[NullPointer]

They're both movies based on comic book superheroes. I think they're very comparable. Just because one has a completely different tone than the other doesn't change that, especially because I think one uses the perfect tone for these kinds of movies (The Avengers) and the other just misses the point and takes itself way too seriously (TDK).

Because all superhero movies must be tongue in cheek. I don't think its TDK that missed the point.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Because all superhero movies must be tongue in cheek. I don't think its TDK that missed the point.

I would not call Avengers tongue in cheek either.

 

[DonasaurusRex]

They're both movies based on comic book superheroes. I think they're very comparable. Just because one has a completely different tone than the other doesn't change that, especially because I think one uses the perfect tone for these kinds of movies (The Avengers) and the other just misses the point and takes itself way too seriously (TDK).

Tough crowd, TDK is 2nd tier now? Sure i liked BB better , but man TDK was one of the best comicbook movies ever imho.

 

[Good Job Bob]

Don't care what tone the superhero movie takes as long as it works, which both TDK and Avengers do.

 

[effzee]

Don't care what tone the superhero movie takes as long as it works, which both TDK and Avengers do.

Yeah and the tone works for Batman cause when Batman is pretty serious.

Taking itself way too seriously is such a stupid comment IMO when most comic book/Batman fans feel like Nolan finally did Batman and its characters right.

And when studios nowadays say they are rebooting or taking a similar approach as BB, they don't necessarily mean dark and brooding, but rather respecting the source material and audience enough to deliver a good product.

 

[petethepanda]

So Avengers in Dolby 7.1? HHNNNGGGGG. Ear candy. If you see it again definitely check the Dolby site to see which theaters around you have it.

You know what rocks? Coulson's death. It's fucking awesome. He's always been a fun minor character, but welcoming his death as a necessary final piece of motivation to bring the team together wholly defines him, and it ties all the movies together more than anything else does. It's perfect.

It's also satisfying to finally have Fury treated as an actual character, instead of a blank slate we're supposed to like simply because he's played by Sam Jackson (or because you read the comics I guess).

 

[Good Job Bob]

Yeah and the tone works for Batman cause when Batman is pretty serious.

Taking itself way too seriously is such a stupid comment IMO when most comic book/Batman fans feel like Nolan finally did Batman and its characters right.

And when studios nowadays say they are rebooting or taking a similar approach as BB, they don't necessarily mean dark and brooding, but rather respecting the source material and audience enough to deliver a good product.

Comic fans whine about new comic book movies taking the tone of BB/TDK but honestly which ones have? Feels like I'm missing something.

 

[jadedm17]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

http://entertainment.msnbc.msn.com/...vengers-joke-cruel-to-adoption-community?lite

The fuck is wrong with people? whysoserious.gif

Are you serious? The joke is that a super being in a fictional universe is an adopted brother of a fictional God. The joke isnt hes evil because he's adopted, its that he's evil and he's adopted.

Too fucking sensitive. Get a grip people.

 

[SuicideUZI]

so thanos is one of the most powerful villains in the marvel universe and he just floats around in space on a chair?

 

[Hawkian]

so thanos is one of the most powerful villains in the marvel universe and he just floats around in space on a chair?

....wouldn't you?

 

[Rimfya]

Those complaining about laughter: I saw this film in Poland. I was the only person laughing.

 

[Endo Punk]

Looking at the last page you guys seriously missed the bet between Fury and Capn that occured 3 mins before? I suppose you forget the whole movie by now

Anyway I see some Avengers hate occuring. I truly feel it was like watching the pages of a comic book come to life. Definitely the best Marvel film.

 

[dankir]

What happened to Red Skrull I initially though the Skrulls would be the Alien race. Is he gone for good?

edit: Stupid non English keyboard! What happened to Red Skrull after he was teleported into space at the end of Captain America? I always though the Alien Race in this movie was supposed to be the Skrulls seeing that Red Skrull was teleported via the cube.

Or is he dead?

 

[Hawkian]

Hang on.

What?

 

[Fry]

What happened to Red Skrull I initially though the Skrulls would be the Alien race. Is he gone for good?

 

[ReiGun]

Just got back from the theater......I kind of can't believe people were comparing this to TDK. Not even remotely close. Not even close to BB.

It's the Batman fanboys, they always ruin everything.

Yup.

 

[DrForester]

so thanos is one of the most powerful villains in the marvel universe and he just floats around in space on a chair?

And occasionally gets his ass handed to him by Squirrels.

 

[Hawkian]

And occasionally gets his ass handed to him by Squirrels.

well, technically just one squirrel and one girl.

 

[KevinCow]

What happened to Red Skrull I initially though the Skrulls would be the Alien race. Is he gone for good?

I'm pretty sure Red Skull, Hugo Weaving's character in Captain America, is dead.

He is not a Skrull. Skrulls are something different from Skulls.

 

[Parallax]

And occasionally gets his ass handed to him by Squirrels.

Occasionally?

I think iive figured it out. Franklin richards must be behind the reason she's so broken.

 

[Good Job Bob]

Wait, so this is the guy you guys are hyping up to be the baddie of all baddies:

 

[ReiGun]

Wait, so this is the guy you guys are hyping up to be the baddie of all baddies:

http://img352.imageshack.us/img352/9334/glxmas062jf.jpg

There is no shame in being beaten by Squirrel Girl. She is Earth's greatest champion. Even Doom steps aside when she passes.

 

[DrForester]

Wait, so this is the guy you guys are hyping up to be the baddie of all baddies:

Squirrel Girl is more powerful than you can possibly imagine...

 

[Parallax]

Wait, so this is the guy you guys are hyping up to be the baddie of all baddies:

Marvel has a sense of humor when it comes to squirrel girl.

 

[dankir]

I'm pretty sure Red Skull, Hugo Weaving's character in Captain America, is dead.

He is not a Skrull. Skrulls are something different from Skulls.

Yeah you're completely right lol. My bad!

 

[victreeb3l]

I especially loved this. They showed that pan sweep of the Avengers in the trailer, and I found it corny as shit.

But when I went to see the movie, that pan is fucking awesome in the proper context of the movie. I blame the guys handling the trailers for screwing that up. They made an awesome moment look pretty cheesy in the trailer.

my theater was cheering and clapping during that part. man, so fucking badass. a good portion of my enjoyment of the film came from watching with some crazy awesome fans

 

[NullPointer]

I'm pretty sure Red Skull, Hugo Weaving's character in Captain America, is dead.

You don't beam somebody through a portal into the great beyond if you want to kill them off. We're talking comic books here. And movies. And comic book movies at that!

 

[SmithnCo]

You don't beam somebody through a portal into the great beyond if you want to kill them off. We're talking comic books here. And movies. And comic book movies at that!

Mmhm. They went through some effort to not kill him off.

I want to see him return, preferably played by Weaving again...

 

[dankir]

I hope they make him bright fucking orange and Barney purple like the Vs. games.

D'AWWWWWWWWWWWW

Baller!

 

[Fry]

I hope they make him bright fucking orange and Barney purple like the Vs. games.

D'AWWWWWWWWWWWW

Baller!

Come at me bro

 

[UrokeJoe]

Damn this movie is cashing in.

and it got me to watch Captain America.

 

[Parallax]

You don't beam somebody through a portal into the great beyond if you want to kill them off. We're talking comic books here. And movies. And comic book movies at that!

I wish the xmen were apart of the marvel movieverse. I would pay for imax to see a greying michael fassbender bury the red skull in a bunker in the desert with just enough water so he suffers.

 

[PhoncipleBone]

so thanos is one of the most powerful villains in the marvel universe and he just floats around in space on a chair?

Like a boss.

 

[Parallax]

Like a boss.

He's trying to steal the number one cosmic lounging championship from darkseid.

 

[Morn]

What happened to Red Skrull I initially though the Skrulls would be the Alien race. Is he gone for good?

edit: Stupid non English keyboard! What happened to Red Skrull after he was teleported into space at the end of Captain America? I always though the Alien Race in this movie was supposed to be the Skrulls seeing that Red Skrull was teleported via the cube.

Or is he dead?

Google Chitauri.

 

[artist]

Guys, I went out to get a Schwarma and the place was packed.

I'm thinking of opening a shop myself, what do you think?

 

[Izick]

If you were the most powerful person in the universe, would you really give a fuck about anything? You basically either just let shit be and chill-out since nobody can mess with you, or you become Q and fuck with people.

 

[Morn]

Anyone else catch how Thanos was grinning not so much at fighting the humans, but the "court death" line?

 

[Quick]

Guys, I went out to get a Schwarma and the place was packed.

http://www.abload.de/img/img_005917pb47.jpg[IMG]

I'm thinking of opening a shop myself, what do you think?[/QUOTE]

I'm in.

"Avenge your hunger!"

 

[anaron]

*brofist*

to both of you:

 

[victreeb3l]

i just remembered, what was the significance of that blonde waitress chick? they did one close up of her looking out the window, that lasted like a good 10 seconds, then another close up of her looking at cap, and then finally she did her testimony thing at the end

is she a character or just some producers daughter that wanted some screen time or something? just felt odd seeing her stick out like that, kinda like that one chick that was screaming in slow mo during transformers 1, while jazz (i think) was jumping over her

 

[johnsmith]

i just remembered, what was the significance of that blonde waitress chick? they did one close up of her looking out the window, that lasted like a good 10 seconds, then another close up of her looking at cap, and then finally she did her testimony thing at the end

is she a character or just some producers daughter that wanted some screen time or something? just felt odd seeing her stick out like that, kinda like that one chick that was screaming in slow mo during transformers 1, while jazz (i think) was jumping over her

Yeah I noticed that too. My theory is that the cap will finally find his dance partner in Captain America 2.

 

[Jintor]

I wonder if NYC shwarma sales have spiked significantly since the Avengers.

 

[gatti-man]

Anyone else catch how Thanos was grinning not so much at fighting the humans, but the "court death" line?

I took it as he fancies himself to be death incarnate and that this guy is talking tough and thanos thinks nothing beats him.

 

[The Broken Ska Record]

i just remembered, what was the significance of that blonde waitress chick? they did one close up of her looking out the window, that lasted like a good 10 seconds, then another close up of her looking at cap, and then finally she did her testimony thing at the end

is she a character or just some producers daughter that wanted some screen time or something? just felt odd seeing her stick out like that, kinda like that one chick that was screaming in slow mo during transformers 1, while jazz (i think) was jumping over her

For some reason, I thought they'd play up that it was his granddaughter, or a future love interest.

 

[Good Job Bob]

What he said

V

 

[Dog Problems]

I took it as he fancies himself to be death incarnate and that this guy is talking tough and thanos thinks nothing beats him.

Death appears to him as female which he falls in love with and wants to please by killing.

 

[Trey]

He didn't see the bet prior to that scene?

Ah....fuck. You have got to be kidding me.


Exactly.

lmao you cant be serious

I thought the same thing, but then my friend pointed out the bet, which I completely missed, and I realized that they'd seen each other plenty of times before, and I felt dumb.

Me too, except I didn't catch it until my second viewing. I was like "Why was he tipping him? I get the joke but Cap knows who he is..." then on the 2nd view I caught the $10 bet line and was like "OH WOW"

But taking the "He's adopted" joke to mean adopted kids are evil is the dumbest fucking thing. Really? REALLY?

I somehow noticed the line about the bet, but then completely forgot about it and the fact that Captain America had ever even met Nick Fury like five minutes later.

I don't even know how.

I actually thought the same thing at first and laughed way louder than I should have. I had, too, forgotten that (very forgettable) scene between Fury and Cap, and couldn't believe Whedon had the stones to make that joke in this movie. It was a gradual process over a few minutes before I arrived at the memory of the bet and the much more reasonable, but much less funny, truth became apparent to me.

 

[gatti-man]

Just got back from the theater......I kind of can't believe people were comparing this to TDK. Not even remotely close. Not even close to BB.

Extremely cheesy writing/melodrama, zero sense of urgency or danger, terrible terrible terrible villain (I was seriously waiting for Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa to come out of that portal), tons of mindless action, etc. Had Hulk not turned out the way he did, I would have walked out.

Well i know to never take your opinion seriously. Not everything has to be LIKE tdk to be as good as tdk. The movie is awesome, reviewers think so the public thinks so. Its amazing that they made this film work. In my wildest dreams i could never imagine achieving such greatness with loki as the main villain. Seriously the people attached to this project knocked it out of the park.