You know, for the first round, the Marvel movies were just a fun ride, but they turned a corner with The Avengers and now I'm really really invested. And I've never read a single comic and I know basically nothing about the universe. But they're doing such a good job with the characters, and I think that's what it really hinges on. Not just for me, character lover that I am, but the movies being as good as they are hinge on the fact that they're writing amazing characters.
Cap cannot change, and a character that doesn't change doesn't really make up any kind of story. I never really thought about it, but you're absolutely right. Despite the fact that I really like Steve, I've always found the first Captain America kinda boring and for exactly this reason. That's why I so appreciate them making this movie more of an ensemble. Cap can be the heart, while the people around him - who we care about just as much (if not more) - are thrown into a tailspin.
And if this movie doesn't make Marvel start to think seriously about a Black Widow movie they are FUCKING IDIOTS.
But they're doing such a good job with the characters, and I think that's what it really hinges on. Not just for me, character lover that I am, but the movies being as good as they are hinge on the fact that they're writing amazing characters.
YESSS to all of this. The thing I love the most about the Marvel movies is that they are character-driven movies first, superhero plot-exploding blockbusters second. [Hell, both IM3 and Cap2's superhero part is almost an afterthought.] I also really appreciate it that while a comic fan can recognize the characters/villains/some of the plots, they're making the movies all-accessible WITHOUT dumbing down the plot nor over-explaining crap, because there really is no pre-knowledge from comic books required.
Cap can be the heart, while the people around him - who we care about just as much (if not more) - are thrown into a tailspin.
Yup. I love Steve, but yeah, think of him going on a solo mission and you're put to sleep because BOREDOM. He only works in an ensemble because he's got nowhere to go as far as character development is concerned. Which makes me super happy that TPTB are aware of this, and keep giving him awesome teams.
And if this movie doesn't make Marvel start to think seriously about a Black Widow movie they are FUCKING IDIOTS.
I'm actually afraid that they'll see all the praise Black Widow is getting for Cap 2 as the next excuse as to why they're not giving her a solo movie -- she's already shining on the ensembles. UGH. SHE'S A SPY WHO REVEALED ALL HER SECRETS TO THE WORLD, IT'S A STORY THAT WRITES ITSELF, FOR FUCK'S SAKE.
Cap cannot change, and a character that doesn't change doesn't really make up any kind of story.
I never really thought about it, but you're absolutely right. Despite the fact that I really like Steve, I've always found the first Captain America kinda boring and for exactly this reason. That's why I so appreciate them making this movie more of an ensemble. Cap can be the heart, while the people around him - who we care about just as much (if not more) - are thrown into a tailspin.
And if this movie doesn't make Marvel start to think seriously about a Black Widow movie they are FUCKING IDIOTS.
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YESSS to all of this. The thing I love the most about the Marvel movies is that they are character-driven movies first, superhero plot-exploding blockbusters second. [Hell, both IM3 and Cap2's superhero part is almost an afterthought.] I also really appreciate it that while a comic fan can recognize the characters/villains/some of the plots, they're making the movies all-accessible WITHOUT dumbing down the plot nor over-explaining crap, because there really is no pre-knowledge from comic books required.
Cap can be the heart, while the people around him - who we care about just as much (if not more) - are thrown into a tailspin.
Yup. I love Steve, but yeah, think of him going on a solo mission and you're put to sleep because BOREDOM. He only works in an ensemble because he's got nowhere to go as far as character development is concerned. Which makes me super happy that TPTB are aware of this, and keep giving him awesome teams.
And if this movie doesn't make Marvel start to think seriously about a Black Widow movie they are FUCKING IDIOTS.
I'm actually afraid that they'll see all the praise Black Widow is getting for Cap 2 as the next excuse as to why they're not giving her a solo movie -- she's already shining on the ensembles. UGH. SHE'S A SPY WHO REVEALED ALL HER SECRETS TO THE WORLD, IT'S A STORY THAT WRITES ITSELF, FOR FUCK'S SAKE.
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