Author Topic: Avengers = Movie of the Year :trollface :smug :umad (Read 36680 times)

cool breeze · « **Reply #240 on:** May 08, 2012, 01:18:43 AM »

Quote from: Robo on May 08, 2012, 12:17:00 AM

Oh, is that the joke? ...No, I still don't get it.

spelled out (and spoiled):

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Near the end of the movie Iron Man says he wants to try shawarma. The second post credit scene is everyone sitting down eating shawarma.

That's the gag. It messes with the audience's expectation of what the post-post-credit scene should be. Instead of another tease for Avengers 2, it's just these guys in costume eating in an awkward silence.

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It's an image macro because nerd inflation.

Diunx · « **Reply #241 on:** May 08, 2012, 11:22:51 AM »

I'm not a big fan of Shwarma.

Momo · « **Reply #242 on:** May 08, 2012, 11:28:05 AM »

Strangely, I had a shwarma before watching Avengers, had no idea about the end scene though

Himu · « **Reply #243 on:** May 08, 2012, 11:05:39 PM »

I saw The Avengers with my dad. THAT is how you do a comic book movie. My dad and I have been geeking out for the past HOUR talking about how awesome that movie was. Best comic movie I've ever seen and one of the most memorable film experiences I ever had. It was like the whole audience had the time of their lives. Dude after the movie said Batman was gonna top it, but we just laughed in his face. lmao

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #244 on:** May 08, 2012, 11:25:06 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 08, 2012, 11:05:39 PM

I saw The Avengers with my dad. THAT is how you do a comic book movie. My dad and I have been geeking out for the past HOUR talking about how awesome that movie was. Best comic movie I've ever seen and one of the most memorable film experiences I ever had. It was like the whole audience had the time of their lives. Dude after the movie said Batman was gonna top it, but we just laughed in his face. lmao

That Guy is at every comic film showing, I swear

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #245 on:** May 08, 2012, 11:27:47 PM »

The Dark Knight Rises is going to be great, no question, but it won't be as much FUN.

This is going to be a good summer for blockbusters, I think.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #246 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:02:30 AM »

I have a feeling that Spider-man is going to suck and get totally overshadowed by this and Batman.

Bebpo · « **Reply #247 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:14:14 AM »

I think that is a safe bet.

Tasty · « **Reply #248 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:35:57 AM »

Really fricking awesome movie. Top notch Joss dialog and funniness too, but the action was not only competent it was amazing from top-to-bottom.

The only reason I'm still slightly-less than hot for it (not lukewarm by far, but not red hot) is that I really don't care about any of the characters except Iron Man and Hulk, and this movie had the worst actor playing Bruce Banner I've ever seen. Really didn't like that guy.

Otherwise, delivered on all counts. Hoping Joss does the sequel, which was confirmed I believe.

Himu · « **Reply #249 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:38:15 AM »

I thought Bruce Banner was perfect. He almost looked hobo-ish, which is how I always envision Bruce Banner.

I think Thor was great.

Cap was the weak link on the team but even he stole the show some times.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #250 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:38:46 AM »

Mark Ruffalo was great.

cool breeze · « **Reply #251 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:40:52 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on May 09, 2012, 12:02:30 AM

I have a feeling that Spider-man is going to suck and get totally overshadowed by this and Batman.

The other spider-man movies were huge, but yeah, there doesn't seem to be a lot of excitement for Amazing Spider-man. Doesn't help that the trailers haven't been great. The tone is all over the place.

Bebpo · « **Reply #252 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:43:14 AM »

Does anyone even want to see more Spiderman movies? He got a bunch already. Interest seems gone.

And the villain in this one is just some CG lizard creature or something (kind of remember him from the comics), just seems like a boring premise. There's so many good Spiderman villains they could have used instead.

Himu · « **Reply #253 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:45:57 AM »

The Lizard is a classic Spider-Man villain, Bebpo.

Beezy · « **Reply #254 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:42:56 AM »

Bebpo

Bebpo · « **Reply #255 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:51:22 AM »

I don't follow comics =P

I read X-men and Batman growing up and that was about it.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #256 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:54:37 AM »

Icon Mark Ruffalo

Leper Andrex

Himu · « **Reply #257 on:** May 09, 2012, 01:59:08 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 09, 2012, 01:51:22 AM

I don't follow comics =P

I read X-men and Batman growing up and that was about it.

The Lizard has always been a major rival aside from Doc Ock because he's a professor that Peter respected and admired. You didn't watch the cartoons even?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_(comics)

Beezy · « **Reply #258 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:03:34 AM »

Quote from: Bebpo on May 09, 2012, 01:51:22 AM

I don't follow comics =P

Me neither. Watched the cartoons.

Tasty · « **Reply #259 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:05:00 AM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on May 09, 2012, 01:54:37 AM

Icon Mark Ruffalo

Leper Andrex

He's a great actor. I just couldn't see him in the role. Norton and Bana were inspired choices to be sure.

Bebpo · « **Reply #260 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:09:58 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 09, 2012, 01:59:08 AM

Quote from: Bebpo on May 09, 2012, 01:51:22 AM
I don't follow comics =P

I read X-men and Batman growing up and that was about it.

The Lizard has always been a major rival aside from Doc Ock because he's a professor that Peter respected and admired. You didn't watch the cartoons even?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizard_(comics)

I remember there being a green lizard guy yes. He's also in some of the games. Do I know anything about him besides that he is a lizard and spiderman beats him up? Nope.

Tasty · « **Reply #261 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:10:28 AM »

Oh and OMFG at the TDKR trailer in IMAX. DAT FRICKING BASS ZOMG

I could feel it vibrating my heart. And no, that's not a clever metaphor.

Mandark · « **Reply #262 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:11:25 AM »

Just saw this. First time a movie's beaten my expectations this much since Star Trek.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #263 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:15:32 AM »

Wait, did Star Trek beat your expectations in a good way or bad way? I can't remember where everyone stood on that movie, because I chose to erase any memories involving Willco.

Mandark · « **Reply #264 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:18:41 AM »

A good way. When I first heard about them rebooting Star Trek with a hip, young cast it was eye-roll city.

Himu · « **Reply #265 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:32:57 AM »

Quote from: Shaka Khan on May 09, 2012, 02:15:32 AM

Wait, did Star Trek beat your expectations in a good way or bad way? I can't remember where everyone stood on that movie, because I chose to erase any memories involving Willco.

Star Trek was a great summer blockbuster film. Everyone thought it'd suck, but it turned out pretty great.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #266 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:52:34 AM »

Eh, I thought Star Trek was mediocre. I enjoyed Avengers a bunch, though.

Himu · « **Reply #267 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:53:25 AM »

i want to see avengers.

again.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #268 on:** May 09, 2012, 02:58:15 AM »

I saw it in some AMC ETX shit that was comparable to faux IMAX. It was pretty sweet. I wouldn't have paid the extra surcharge for it, but I just movie hopped after seeing The Cabin in the Woods (which was awesome as well).

Momo · « **Reply #269 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:09:40 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 09, 2012, 02:32:57 AM

Quote from: Shaka Khan on May 09, 2012, 02:15:32 AM
Wait, did Star Trek beat your expectations in a good way or bad way? I can't remember where everyone stood on that movie, because I chose to erase any memories involving Willco.

Star Trek was a great summer blockbuster film. Everyone thought it'd suck, but it turned out pretty great.

Cool pew pew Sci Fi action film
Pretty shit Star Trek film

Momo · « **Reply #270 on:** May 09, 2012, 06:17:48 AM »

As for Spiderman villains, I want:

-Jackal
-Smythe (as a henchman to Kingpin leading into a Richard Fisk/The Rose arc)
-Chameleon (as a henchman)
-Kraven (With a rampaging Calypso so they are forced to work together near the end)
-Morbius (tag team with Jackal)
-Sin-Eater (Why not elevate an unknown villain, it would also tie him into the Avengers universe easily)

Beezy · « **Reply #271 on:** May 09, 2012, 09:59:25 AM »

Anyone recommend seeing this in 3D? IMAX?

Tasty · « **Reply #272 on:** May 09, 2012, 10:12:34 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 09, 2012, 09:59:25 AM

Anyone recommend seeing this in 3D? IMAX?

Sure, that's how I saw it.

cool breeze · « **Reply #273 on:** May 09, 2012, 10:23:19 AM »

Quote from: Beezy on May 09, 2012, 09:59:25 AM

Anyone recommend seeing this in 3D? IMAX?

It's converted/fake 3D. If that doesn't mean anything to you, then maybe? it's just shot and meant to be a 2D film. Converted 3D is usually just taking advantage of 3D as a gimmick, getting people to pay extra for tickets n stuff. But if you like the effect, might as well watch it in 3D. Some people said the 3D is pretty alright in it. Plus if you want to see it IMAX, it has to be 3D. Might be worth putting up with the effect for the quality.

Tasty · « **Reply #274 on:** May 09, 2012, 10:34:28 AM »

Quote from: Linkzg on May 09, 2012, 10:23:19 AM

Plus if you want to see it IMAX, it has to be 3D. Might be worth putting up with the effect for the quality.

Not true. There were 2D IMAX showings where I was.

cool breeze · « **Reply #275 on:** May 09, 2012, 10:39:21 AM »

Well, it's true for me. Everything was 3D IMAX.

I don't have a problem with 3D if it's the intention. I'm gonna see Prometheus and Amazing Spider-man in 3D. And The Dark Knight Rises in real imax, hopefully. Those tickets will be sold out fast.

Beezy · « **Reply #276 on:** May 09, 2012, 12:28:49 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on May 09, 2012, 10:39:21 AM

Well, it's true for me. Everything was 3D IMAX.

I don't have a problem with 3D if it's the intention. I'm gonna see Prometheus and Amazing Spider-man in 3D. And The Dark Knight Rises in real imax, hopefully. Those tickets will be sold out fast.

Me neither. Thanks, I'll stick to 2D or 2D IMAX.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #277 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:07:45 PM »

I would have seen it in 2D if I paid, Beezy.

Momo · « **Reply #278 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:11:14 PM »

I went to see it in 3D, but honestly the 3D effect in the movie wasnt worth it. Would have gone 2D had I bought the tickets and known beforehand.

Himu · « **Reply #279 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:13:26 PM »

Well, one thing I can give it is that the fidelity was not lost while watching the film. Usually in 3d films, it feels like I am losing quality because of the 3d effect. The Spider-man 3d trailer exemplifies this. All the action looks blurry and what the fuck. But in Avengers it all went smoothly and I was never taken out of my film experience.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #280 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:15:06 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 09, 2012, 03:13:26 PM

Well, one thing I can give it is that the fidelity was not lost while watching the film. Usually in 3d films, it feels like I am losing quality because of the 3d effect. The Spider-man 3d trailer exemplifies this. All the action looks blurry and what the fuck. But in Avengers it all went smoothly and I was never taken out of my film experience.

This is a good point. The Prometheus trailer, in comparison, looked fucking awesome.

Himu · « **Reply #281 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:17:24 PM »

I missed out on the Prometheus 3d trailer.

Momo · « **Reply #282 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:19:47 PM »

I saw the Prometheus trailer before Avengers, looked really really awesome.

cool breeze · « **Reply #283 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:23:22 PM »

The blurriness in the spider-man trailer wasn't the 3D.

Which Prometheus trailer did they show? i kinda looked away when they showed it at mine. I haven't seen the latest trailer and everyone is saying "I wish I hadn't seen the latest trailer."

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #284 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:24:07 PM »

The second one, the one that starts with the waterfall and then "a king has his reign...and then he dies"

recursivelyenumerable · « **Reply #285 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:28:10 PM »

To answer the question in the subject line, yes, I am totally mad over whatever it is I am mad about.

cool breeze · « **Reply #286 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:30:47 PM »

and man, the Amazing Spider-man trailer looked cheap after Prometheus and Dark Knight Rises.

Momo · « **Reply #287 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:32:03 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on May 09, 2012, 03:23:22 PM

The blurriness in the spider-man trailer wasn't the 3D.

Which Prometheus trailer did they show? i kinda looked away when they showed it at mine. I haven't seen the latest trailer and everyone is saying "I wish I hadn't seen the latest trailer."

The showed the latest trailer in my region

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #288 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:32:32 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on May 09, 2012, 03:30:47 PM

and man, the Amazing Spider-man trailer looked cheap after Prometheus and Dark Knight Rises.

They didn't have the Dark Knight Rises trailer at the showing I went to.

Momo · « **Reply #289 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:36:26 PM »

I didnt get Dark Knight either, got Ice Age 34.5 instead.

cool breeze · « **Reply #290 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:39:18 PM »

you both missed out!

(Bane's new voice still sounds artificial in theaters)

Momo · « **Reply #291 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:47:53 PM »

The did show a hilariously bad MIB 3 trailer too

Himu · « **Reply #292 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:52:16 PM »

I saw DKR trailer at mine

Tasty · « **Reply #293 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:55:34 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 09, 2012, 03:15:06 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 09, 2012, 03:13:26 PM
Well, one thing I can give it is that the fidelity was not lost while watching the film. Usually in 3d films, it feels like I am losing quality because of the 3d effect. The Spider-man 3d trailer exemplifies this. All the action looks blurry and what the fuck. But in Avengers it all went smoothly and I was never taken out of my film experience.

This is a good point. The Prometheus trailer, in comparison, looked fucking awesome.

Indeed!

And I got the old trailer for Spider. $:-\$ Was really hoping to see the new action shots in 3D but nope.

Edit- Mine was:

1. The Dark Knight Rises (trailer 3)
2. Frankenweenie
3. Prometheus (US trailer)
4. The Amazing Spider-man (trailer 2)

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #294 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:56:09 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 09, 2012, 03:52:16 PM

I saw DKR trailer at mine

Diddy Kong Racing lolz

Tasty · « **Reply #295 on:** May 09, 2012, 03:57:19 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on May 09, 2012, 03:56:59 PM

Was spider-man filmed with a consumer camera?

RED EPIC.

Shaka Khan · « **Reply #296 on:** May 09, 2012, 04:02:58 PM »

I'm going to watch it again this Friday with some old school nerds.

ManaByte · « **Reply #297 on:** May 09, 2012, 04:22:19 PM »

First time I saw it I got Brave, Frankenweenie, Spidey, TDKR, and some shitty COPS looking movie shot with a handicam.

The other two times I saw it I got everything but that shitty cop movie.

Spider-Man looks pretty good in 3D, but it and Batman just look stale and boring after Avengers.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #298 on:** May 09, 2012, 04:27:07 PM »

Quote from: Green Man on May 09, 2012, 04:00:24 PM

oh. Cause it looks like one of those handicam films.

Amazing Spider-Man is a found footage movie.

Beezy · « **Reply #299 on:** May 09, 2012, 04:55:03 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on May 09, 2012, 03:56:09 PM

Quote from: Stringer Bell on May 09, 2012, 03:52:16 PM
I saw DKR trailer at mine

Diddy Kong Racing lolz

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