...I didn't see a thread about these movies, so I hope it's okay if I start one ^^;; anyway, as the title might suggest, here is a place to talk about all things Marvel Cinematic Universe!
For those of you that don't know, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the umbrella term for all the recent (last 5 or so years) Marvel superhero movies, which take place in the same universe. That includes The Avengers (or Avengers Assemble, depending on what country you're in), the Iron Man movies, the Thor movies, Captain America, and many more projects planned for the future! There's also the spin-off Agents of SHIELD TV series (which has its own thread here, but is also part of the MCU and references the movies quite often). SPOILERS EVERYWHERE for all the movies if you haven't seen them, but try to put the most recently released info/trailers/etc under cuts. Have fun! ^.^
Questions to get started~
What are your favourite MCU movies and/or characters?
For me it's tough, but I think The Avengers is my favourite. It was the first MCU movie I ever saw, but I just love seeing the team coming together, the way all the heroes meet and how their different personalities interact/clash with each other. The action scenes are pretty epic too of course, and it was a lot funnier than I thought it would be, but also has its sad moments. (COULSON ;__; although we know what happens there in the end. OR DO WE *dun dun duuun*)
I also loved Thor, even though it feels a bit ~lighter - it has humour, but also still a lot of emotional moments, and the characters both on Asgard and Earth really work for me. Thor: The Dark World may have just come out but it's fast becoming a favourite:
As for characters (if you couldn't tell already, lol), Thor is my absolute favourite. He's so lovely and sweet and enthusiastic and loyal (like a big golden retriever?), but he's also not a complete idiot like some people think - he tries so hard to do the right thing and fight for what he believes in, even though he's conflicted between worlds/family/etc!
Basically, I am a massive Thor fangirl. (a lot of people on the internet will probably tell you Loki is better BUT THOSE PEOPLE ARE WRONG /unpopular opinion)
My second favourite would have to be Black Widow - she was awesome in The Avengers and the scene where she interrogates Loki, appears to be scared and then just totally owns him is my favourite ever. I reeeeally wish she'd get her own movie, or even a Black Widow/Hawkeye movie, but I can't wait to see more of her. I love all the six (so far) main Avengers in different ways/for different reasons, pretty much.
Which upcoming MCU movies are you looking forward to?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier!! The trailer looks amazing.
Also Avengers: Age Of Ultron, obviously.
Marvel comics fans: what do you think of the MCU as an adaptation (things you liked, things you wish they'd done differently or not done at all)? Any characters or plots from the comics you'd like to see in the MCU?
I only started reading the comics after I got into the movies so I can't really answer this, but I am looking forward to seeing
If you didn't/don't read the comics: have you gotten into other Marvel media because of the MCU? (not just the comics - it could be the animated shows, games, anything at all)
I knew pretty much nothing about superheroes before I went to see The Avengers - I only knew Iron Man cause my friend is obsessed with him, lol - but I ended up falling in love with the characters so decided to investigate further, and I'm so glad I did ^.^ comics still confuse me a bit because there are so MANY of them, idek where to start so I really just read bits here and there. But I started watching the Earth's Mightiest Heroes cartoon (which was AWESOME and I miss it, tbh, the new one's just not as good :x) and other stuff which got me into Marvel in general, and that's really increased my enjoyment of the MCU movies c: but it's good that you can enjoy the movies without having to know anything about the comics before, though some comics purists probably disagree on that.
For those of you that don't know, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the umbrella term for all the recent (last 5 or so years) Marvel superhero movies, which take place in the same universe. That includes The Avengers (or Avengers Assemble, depending on what country you're in), the Iron Man movies, the Thor movies, Captain America, and many more projects planned for the future! There's also the spin-off Agents of SHIELD TV series (which has its own thread here, but is also part of the MCU and references the movies quite often). SPOILERS EVERYWHERE for all the movies if you haven't seen them, but try to put the most recently released info/trailers/etc under cuts. Have fun! ^.^
Questions to get started~
What are your favourite MCU movies and/or characters?
For me it's tough, but I think The Avengers is my favourite. It was the first MCU movie I ever saw, but I just love seeing the team coming together, the way all the heroes meet and how their different personalities interact/clash with each other. The action scenes are pretty epic too of course, and it was a lot funnier than I thought it would be, but also has its sad moments. (COULSON ;__; although we know what happens there in the end. OR DO WE *dun dun duuun*)
I also loved Thor, even though it feels a bit ~lighter - it has humour, but also still a lot of emotional moments, and the characters both on Asgard and Earth really work for me. Thor: The Dark World may have just come out but it's fast becoming a favourite:
it was great to get closure on what happened to Loki post-Avengers, and the Loki/Thor relationship just gives me so many ~feelings~ - they're total opposites, but they love each other even when they hate each other! So sad about Frigga though, she was so awesome :c ngl I cried at least twice, but DAT ENDING. Thor 3 CANNOT COME SOON ENOUGH.
As for characters (if you couldn't tell already, lol), Thor is my absolute favourite. He's so lovely and sweet and enthusiastic and loyal (like a big golden retriever?), but he's also not a complete idiot like some people think - he tries so hard to do the right thing and fight for what he believes in, even though he's conflicted between worlds/family/etc!
But now he's lost his mother and (as far as he knows) his brother AGAIN, and I just want him to be happy :c
My second favourite would have to be Black Widow - she was awesome in The Avengers and the scene where she interrogates Loki, appears to be scared and then just totally owns him is my favourite ever. I reeeeally wish she'd get her own movie, or even a Black Widow/Hawkeye movie, but I can't wait to see more of her. I love all the six (so far) main Avengers in different ways/for different reasons, pretty much.
Which upcoming MCU movies are you looking forward to?
Captain America: The Winter Soldier!! The trailer looks amazing.
I am mostly excited for more Black Widow in my life, but I also can't wait to see Falcon in the MCU (from what I know of him in the comics and from the Avengers Assemble animated series, I really like him) and the whole Winter Soldier/Bucky plot. I haven't read the comics, so it's all new to me. Chris Evans being really hot doesn't hurt, either.
Marvel comics fans: what do you think of the MCU as an adaptation (things you liked, things you wish they'd done differently or not done at all)? Any characters or plots from the comics you'd like to see in the MCU?
I only started reading the comics after I got into the movies so I can't really answer this, but I am looking forward to seeing
Scarlet Witch in Avengers 2!
If you didn't/don't read the comics: have you gotten into other Marvel media because of the MCU? (not just the comics - it could be the animated shows, games, anything at all)
I knew pretty much nothing about superheroes before I went to see The Avengers - I only knew Iron Man cause my friend is obsessed with him, lol - but I ended up falling in love with the characters so decided to investigate further, and I'm so glad I did ^.^ comics still confuse me a bit because there are so MANY of them, idek where to start so I really just read bits here and there. But I started watching the Earth's Mightiest Heroes cartoon (which was AWESOME and I miss it, tbh, the new one's just not as good :x) and other stuff which got me into Marvel in general, and that's really increased my enjoyment of the MCU movies c: but it's good that you can enjoy the movies without having to know anything about the comics before, though some comics purists probably disagree on that.
Last edited: