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[BrightLightLava]

How can he be more charming in this single gif than he is in two entire movies? Stupid, Snyder.

 

[TRios Zen]

Captain Everywhere Else but America: Civil War

HAHA, too true. 8 more days for my (second) viewing.

Man, work a couple of hours and I missed an explosion in this thread.

 

[Jack Remington]

Ghost Rider > Iron Man 3.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

It must be fun being a critic. You have all the power in the world to turn good DC fans...cruel.

"In many ways, the work of a critic is easy. We risk very little yet enjoy a position over those who offer up their work and their selves to our judgment. We thrive on negative criticism, which is fun to write and to read."

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

Iron Man 3 > TDKR

Trufax.

 

[Jack Remington]

Calling some of those people "critics" is charitable.

 

[Sibersk Esto]

Calling some of those people "critics" is charitable.

Everybody's a critic

 

[kswiston]

I'm waiting for DC fans to see this so we can finally get some objective reviews.

"So boring and souless that I fell asleep, even with Dolby Atmos blasting in the background. The characters are one dimensional cutouts whose sole reason for existing is to deliver quips and move the cookie cutter plot forward. However, all of this can be expected from a company that values flashy visuals and gimmicks over deeper explorations into mythology, ethics, and the human psyche."

0/10

 

[-griffy-]

Calling some of those people "critics" is charitable.

They've seen the movie and you haven't. They must be critics.

 

[Kalentan]

Ghost Rider > Iron Man 3.

Calling some of those people "critics" is charitable.

Saying that Ghost Rider is better than IM3 and then trying to imply that some of the people aren't critics is fucking lol.

Your coming off as someone who is REALLY salty.

 

[guek]

I swear to God if I see another tumblr gif

I'll take every opportunity to post these abs

 

[peanutbutterlatte]

I hope the popcorn at the midnight showing tonight isn't as salty as Jack Remington. I only have two kidneys.

 

[Gordon Shumway]

 

[Mr. Poolman]

I'm waiting for DC fans to see this so we can finally get some objective reviews.

"As usual, Marvel plays safe and predictable with family friendly scenarios and one dimensional characters who never seem to be in danger. The movie looks made for TV, it could use some mature cinematography"

 

[bob_arctor]

"So boring and souless that I fell asleep, even with Dolby Atmos blasting in the background. The characters are one dimensional cutouts whose sole reason for existing is to deliver quips and move the cookie cutter plot forward. However, all of this can be expected from a company that values flashy visuals and gimmicks over deeper explorations into mythology, ethics, and the human psyche."

0/10

Now give us the Marvel fan version.

 

[Diprosalic]

for me it was just not 'funny' enough.
i liked the Avenger quips. this had almost none, i bet that's why people love Spidey so much because he's the only fun part about it.

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

What is even so bad about Iron Man 3?

Great dynamic between Tony/Rhodey, good action especially with the switch-in/switch-out of the suits that really demonstrate Tony's intelligence, skydiving scene was awesome, Tony's acting as per usual, the kid was pretty tolerable for a child actor, Killian was meh but his powers were awesome, etc.

At the very least, it's extremely different for your average MCU film. It stands out pretty well.

 

[Jack Remington]

Roger Ebert could write a one paragraph review of a Cheetos commercial, and it would have more insight into what makes film work or not work than everything Faraci has written in his life combined.

 

[Diprosalic]

What is even so bad about Iron Man 3?

Great dynamic between Tony/Rhodey, good action especially with the switch-in/switch-out of the suits that really demonstrate Tony's intelligence, skydiving scene was awesome, Tony's acting as per usual, the kid was pretty tolerable for a child actor, Killian was meh but his powers were awesome, etc.

At the very least, it's extremely different for your average MCU film. It stands out pretty well.

it's a great movie. the entire movie plays with the concept of identity so marvelous.

 

[Fandangox]

Now give us the Marvel fan version.

"Bruh did you SEE Spider-Man?

12/10"

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

Roger Ebert could write a one paragraph review of a Cheetos commercial, and it would have more insight into what makes film work or not work than everything Faraci has written in his life combined.

lol hardly

His BvS review was word-for-word on fucking point. The dude could stand to be a little less Marvel-biased but the he's a solid writer whether you like him or not.

 

[brandonh83]

Roger Ebert could write a one paragraph review of a Cheetos commercial, and it would have more insight into what makes film work or not work than everything Faraci has written in his life combined.

I'm not sure if I've ever seen Faraci think something is just "okay." It seems to be on the extremes with that dude.

 

[Inferno313]

lol hardly

His BvS review was word-for-word on fucking point. The dude could stand to be a little less Marvel-biased but the dude's a solid writer whether you like him or not.

Yep, his podcast "The Canon" is one of the best film podcasts around, even if he is occasionally a bit of a dick in it. You guys here should check out their Batman ('89) V Superman ('78) episode.

 

[DeathoftheEndless]

0/10

"Pros:
- Deftly balances huge cast of characters and plot threads
- Some of the best comic book action scenes ever
- Highly emotional and personal climax

Cons:
- Tony Stark made Spider-Man's upgraded suit

*/***** by B. Roberts"

 

[AquaWateria]

for me it was just not 'funny' enough.
i liked the Avenger quips. this had almost none, i bet that's why people love Spidey so much because he's the only fun part about it.

Well this movie is supposed to be about a Civil War between heroes......

Its not supposed to be a quipfest.

 

[Spinluck]

I'm not sure if I've ever seen Faraci think something is just "okay." It seems to be on the extremes with that dude.

Much like GAF

 

[Slayven]

 

[Gordon Shumway]

You're right. I now expect death threats..

 

[Diprosalic]

Well this movie is supposed to be about a Civil War between heroes......

Its not supposed to be a quipfest.

still a damn comic book movie, it's almost DC level of taking it far too serious.

 

[icespide]

still a damn comic book movie, it's almost DC level of taking it far too serious.

I really don't understand how you can think that. There are plenty of jokey funny moments. 1000 x more than any DC film

 

[Jack Remington]

These movies should take themselves seriously, IMO. It's not possible for a movie to take itself too seriously unless we're talking about Deadpool.

The occasional moment of levity is great, but I do prefer to see the filmmaker explore the world and characters as though that world actually existed.

 

[inky]

Film review – Captain America: Civil War (or why Civil War is better than Batman vs Superman)

MATT NEAL

April 28, 2016, 10:30 p.m.

[...]

I feel sorry for DC fans. Marvel continues to hit it out of the park with its movies. They made an Ant-Man movie and one with a talking raccoon in it for chrissake, but DC can’t even get Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman to work well in a movie together.

Now, where do I collect my Marvel shill cheque?

We recommend

LOL.

 

[brandonh83]

Much like GAF

Much like a lot of people I guess, yeah. I wasn't bashing him with that statement, his reviews just always seem so loud one way or the other.

 

[kswiston]

Now give us the Marvel fan version.

"The Russos have done the impossible in topping their efforts on The Winter Soldier, one of the best political thrillers of the 21st century. RDJ and Evans deliver award worthy performances as two men struggling to balance their loyalty to their comrades with their commitment to their ideals. Your heart will break as you are forced to chose between two brilliantly reasoned point of views. The action scenes will leave you breathless as you are introduced to a Black Panther ripped straight from the pages of Marvel Comics and the first live action Spider-man to really match the image of the character that you have had in your head sonce childhood. Marvel continues their winning streak with their best effort to date"

10/10

 

[ShinoguTakeruKoeru]

still a damn comic book movie, it's almost DC level of taking it far too serious.

I dunno, Tony was still Tony Snark in this movie, even in the face of the emotional journey he was going through, and the stuff between Falcon and Bucky is great. Heck, Falcon himself is pretty funny. Did you want Age of Ultron levels of snark to derail and undermine the whole thing?

 

[PhoncipleBone]

The release date meltdown has given this thread the fun it was missing. Too bad it still isn't as entertaining as the BvS thread.

 

[bananafactory]

I dunno, Tony was still Tony Snark in this movie, even in the face of the emotional journey he was going through, and the stuff between Falcon and Bucky is great. Heck, Falcon himself is pretty funny. Did you want Age of Ultron levels of snark to derail and undermine the whole thing?

LANGUAGE

 

[ShinoguTakeruKoeru]

LANGUAGE

CAPTAIN AMERICA YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT A WAR, WOOO I FOUND YOUR KRYPTONITE THAT YOU TOTALLY DIDN'T ALREADY MOVE ON FROM DURING WINTER SOLDIERRRRR

 

[Slayven]

LOL.

His mentions going to be straight doodoo

 

[icespide]

The release date meltdown has given this thread the fun it was missing. Too bad it still isn't as entertaining as the BvS thread.

you won't see another thread on the same level as the BvS RT thread until Uncharted 4 review thread

 

[bananafactory]

The release date meltdown has given this thread the fun it was missing. Too bad it still isn't as entertaining as the BvS thread.

Much like the Marvel films, their review threads play it safe and formulaic. The BvS thread dared to be different and explore ideas of despair and accountability

 

[GAMEPROFF]

LOL.

Is the DCCU reddit going apeshit because he confirmed the Marvel Money pot?

 

[Yeezus H. Christ]

Were there any legit meltdowns in the BvS thread like there were in the Bayonetta/Uncharted ones? Have to imagine there were at least a couple!

 

[PhoncipleBone]

Much like the Marvel films, their review threads play it safe and formulaic. The BvS thread dared to be different and explore ideas of despair and accountability

This thread looks like a TV show.

 

[bananafactory]

Were there any legit meltdowns in the BvS thread like there were in the Bayonetta/Uncharted ones? Have to imagine there were at least a couple!

Not really actually, it seems like most people turned their disappointment to anger at Snyder or just starting joking around to deal with it (like I did)

 

[inky]

Is the DCCU reddit going apeshit because he confirmed the Marvel Money pot?

We should wait and see what Grace has to say first!

Spoiler

We really, really shouldn't.

 

[Fandangox]

Were there any legit meltdowns in the BvS thread like there were in the Bayonetta/Uncharted ones? Have to imagine there were at least a couple!

Compared to those two? Not at all.

 

[Fhtagn]

What is even so bad about Iron Man 3?

Great dynamic between Tony/Rhodey, good action especially with the switch-in/switch-out of the suits that really demonstrate Tony's intelligence, skydiving scene was awesome, Tony's acting as per usual, the kid was pretty tolerable for a child actor, Killian was meh but his powers were awesome, etc.

At the very least, it's extremely different for your average MCU film. It stands out pretty well.

Just watched Iron Man 3 for the first time since the initial theater run last night. It's a solid MCU film, but if I was going to be hypercritical of it, I'd say some of the digressions into humor go on much too long (the Tony Stark fanboy bit in the truck especially, but also the security guy subplot) and some of the spectacle strains credibility (why would he blow up functioning suits at the end instead of decommissioning them sensibly? Those have got to cost a million dollars each easily.)

But overall it's a fun ride with good character beats, punchlines and action scenes. Not the best MCU film, but not the worst.

 

[brandonh83]

you won't see another thread on the same level as the BvS RT thread until Uncharted 4 review thread

That thread will be incredible. I'm so excited for next week.

 

[Garlador]

Not really actually, it seems like most people turned their disappointment to anger at Snyder or just starting joking around to deal with it (like I did)

BvS thread in a nutshell.