Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

[InuYashaCrusade]

Originally Posted by pabloccb

The MCU has been consistent since the beginning. I'm proud i've been there since the the beginning and can't wait for Infinity War. Make 12+ great movies from the same universe is not easy feat.

Same with me. I saw Iron Man in 2008 on opening weekend and have gone from there. I may not "love" every single film (Thor TDW, IM3) but I'm still happy to own them and watch them in my marathon leading up to Infinity War.

When I was watching the Infinity War trailer the first day it hit me exactly how much all of these movies mean to me.

[BluRayHiDef]

I don't know whether or not this has been posted already, but I found a higher quality version of the trailer at the following link.

LINK

Choose the second download option.*

[yellowjacket1]

Originally Posted by pabloccb

The MCU has been consistent since the beginning. I'm proud i've been there since the the beginning and can't wait for Infinity War. Make 12+ great movies from the same universe is not easy feat.

Exactly right. Not one bad film in the entire slate with some truly GREAT all-time classics at the top.

It breaks down like this...

(1) The Avengers
(2) Captain America: The Winter Soldier
(3) Captain America: Civil War
(4) Avengers: Age of Ultron
(5) Iron Man
(6) Thor Ragnarok
(7) Captain America: The First Avenger
(8) Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
(9) Ant-Man
(10) Iron Man 3
(11) Thor
(12) Thor: The Dark World
(13) Guardians of the Galaxy
(14) Doctor Strange
(15) The Incredible Hulk
(16) Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 being the weakest by far yet still around a 7/10 or so. THAT is a STRONG slate.

The only real argument could be GOTG Vol 1. I find that film to be overrated yet still quality fun. I can see the greater appeal.

[pabloccb]

Originally Posted by yellowjacket1

Exactly right. Not one bad film in the entire slate with some truly GREAT all-time classics at the top.

It breaks down like this...

(1) The Avengers
(2) Captain America: The Winter Soldier
(3) Captain America: Civil War
(4) Avengers: Age of Ultron
(5) Iron Man
(6) Thor Ragnarok
(7) Captain America: The First Avenger
(8) Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
(9) Ant-Man
(10) Iron Man 3
(11) Thor
(12) Thor: The Dark World
(13) Guardians of the Galaxy
(14) Doctor Strange
(15) The Incredible Hulk
(16) Iron Man 2

Iron Man 2 being the weakest by far yet still around a 7/10 or so. THAT is a STRONG slate.

The only real argument could be GOTG Vol 1. I find that film to be overrated yet still quality fun. I can see the greater appeal.

Great list. Captain America FA definately deserves more appreciation. But your list is good.

[Star Lord]

The First Avenger was pretty good. Loved the retro WW2 vibe.

This scene worked really well to distinguish Cap from other heroes.

Captain America (2011) clip - Grenade - YouTube

[UniSol GR77]

To me, Iron Man, Iron Man 2 and Avengers 1 form a perfect superhero trilogy.
I must confess that I find Captain America 1 and even Thor 1 as being very good movies, even if Thor 1 is plenty of flaws and MCU Thor sucks. Captain America 1 is amazing.

Age of Ultron is entertaining.

Guardians 1 is a very good movie.

Dr. Strange is brilliant.

Winter Soldier and Civil War are great.

[pabloccb]

Winter Soldier is the best MCU ever.

Marvel's Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Trailer 1 (OFFICIAL) - YouTube

Civil War and The Avengers complete the trinity.

[Darkstream]

Although I think IM2 isn't that bad, especially compared to IM3 (IM2 has a better third act), I agree with the majority that say Thor: Dark World is the worst. But the first Thor film and Captain America: The First Avenger seem to be two of the most underappreciated Marvel films, and are essential to the entire MCU. CA: First Avenger is actually one of my favorites.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by Darkstream

Although I think IM2 isn't that bad, especially compared to IM3 (IM2 has a better third act), I agree with the majority that say Thor: Dark World is the worst. But the first Thor film and Captain America: The First Avenger seem to be two of the most underappreciated Marvel films, and are essential to the entire MCU. CA: First Avenger is actually one of my favorites.

I need to give First Avenger another shot at some point, should've held onto it when I owned it the first time.

[vega2K]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

I need to give First Avenger another shot at some point, should've held onto it when I owned it the first time.

You owe it to yourself. It is one of my favorites.. It’s one of those movies that when you come across it on cable, you can’t stop watching it, just like MoS for me.

[Batmon77]

First Avenger has the better personal growths of the debuts.

Stark need a revelation. Thor need humility. Ant-Man needed redemption.
Hulk need more Ed Norton demanding to make this a Banner film.

Steve was a real underdog. They added the "serum needs a man w/ a good heart" factor that was not part of the source material. That added a nice extra layer to his gaining superpowers instead of just being a straight-up lab experiment.


The WW2 setting is pure Marvel/Jack Kirby/Stan Lee/war-era origins of the comic book spirit.

[Darkstream]

Originally Posted by Batmon77

Steve was a real underdog. They added the "serum needs a man w/ a good heart" factor that was not part of the source material. That added a nice extra layer to his gaining superpowers instead of just being a straight-up lab experiment.

Loved it! This scene and then the later scene with Erskine's death, when he points to Steve's chest, is the heart of Captain America, which is the heart of the entire MCU to me.

Captain America: The First Avenger - "Be a good man" - YouTube

[Star Lord]

Even Thor(2011) is very underappreciated.

[Erzengel]

I think it's a testament of the MCU quality that even if after TWS, CW, The Avengers, GOTG, Ragnarok, IM & HC, you then have TFA, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, Thor, GOTG2.

It gets harder ranking these movies with each movie as it's like splitting hairs at this point.

[Batmon77]

Originally Posted by Star Lord

Even Thor(2011) is very underappreciated.

Thor is good but not great, and shouldnt be given more than what its been rated as. I have real serious issues w/ the lackluster Destroyer fight, and the Loki fight, which is so not Thor-ish. Loki doesnt usually try to out-physical him. And for that to be the climax is a letdown for me. The Destroyer is a mutha****a (armor that takes on Galactus) and could have been the climax.

But I really enjoyed his stay on Earth, the jokes, and the bonding w/ Foster and friends.

[BluRayHiDef]

Thor (2011) establishes the mighty god of thunder while effectively delivering humor through its protagonist’s lack of familiarity with Earth and teaching lessons of restraint and humility via the drama between him, his brother Loki, and his father Odin.

This is the creme of Phase One’s crop, in my opinion. Maybe it’s due to the old fashioned style of British English spoken by the Asgardians or the elegance of Sir Anthony Hopkins - which suits his role as the King of Asgard - or the classically dramatic character arch of the titular character himself, but Thor feels sophisticated compared to its counterparts and therefore worthy of a level of respect exclusive to itself. The transition of the protagonist from an impulsive and arrogant would-be king to a considerate and humble rightful heir to the throne is in-and-of itself respectable, but that it is depicted in the context of a touching and dramatic intrafamilial conflict makes it honorable, thanks especially to Tom Hiddleston’s passionate performance as Loki and the aforementioned elegant portrayal of Odin by Sir Anthony Hopkins.

As a testament to how well constructed it is, Thor organically weaves humor into its plot via its hero’s lack of familiarity with Earth (e.g. 'I need a horse!), thus rendering the Son of Odin as unintentionally funny and subsequently maintaining his classiness and therefore that of the film.

[NARMAK]

It would have been interesting to see the Destroyer be activated and fight Hela in Asgard tbh but that's just me musing lol.

I'm okay with watching Phase 1 but there's that early years issue or two that creeps up. They've improved the movies production and whatnot but there's still this lack of gravitas in quite a lot of the Marvel films I feel with few standout exceptions.

[Ray_Rogers]

Originally Posted by BluRayHiDef

Thor (2011) establishes the mighty god of thunder while effectively delivering humor through its protagonist’s lack of familiarity with Earth and teaching lessons of restraint and humility via the drama between him, his brother Loki, and his father Odin.

This is the creme of Phase One’s crop, in my opinion. Maybe it’s due to the old fashioned style of British English spoken by the Asgardians or the elegance of Sir Anthony Hopkins - which suits his role as the King of Asgard - or the classically dramatic character arch of the titular character himself, but Thor feels sophisticated compared to its counterparts and therefore worthy of a level of respect exclusive to itself. The transition of the protagonist from an impulsive and arrogant would-be king to a considerate and humble rightful heir to the throne is in-and-of itself respectable, but that it is depicted in the context of a touching and dramatic intrafamilial conflict makes it honorable, thanks especially to Tom Hiddleston’s passionate performance as Loki and the aforementioned elegant portrayal of Odin by Sir Anthony Hopkins.

As a testament to how well constructed it is, Thor organically weaves humor into its plot via its hero’s lack of familiarity with Earth (e.g. 'I need a horse!), thus rendering the Son of Odin as unintentionally funny and subsequently maintaining his classiness and therefore that of the film.

Originally Posted by NARMAK

It would have been interesting to see the Destroyer be activated and fight Hela in Asgard tbh but that's just me musing lol.

I'm okay with watching Phase 1 but there's that early years issue or two that creeps up. They've improved the movies production and whatnot but there's still this lack of gravitas in quite a lot of the Marvel films I feel with few standout exceptions.

I agree with both of you.

And wow. This is literally cinematic history in this image for this movie. No other movie in the history of cinema has gone through this undertaking with this amount of characters, each with intertwining entries, before. Spoilers if necessary!

[Show spoiler]

[Worship.my.wreck]

Originally Posted by Ray_Rogers

I agree with both of you.

And wow. This is literally cinematic history in this image for this movie. No other movie in the history of cinema has gone through this undertaking with this amount of characters, each with intertwining entries, before. Spoilers if necessary!

[Show spoiler]

And thats not even everyone. I think I remember seeing somewhere there's over 70 characters in this.

[Bolty]

When was Fury ever confirmed?

I gotta say it's kind of funny getting to the bottom and seeing "Ned"

I guess that might tip the scales for some Ned fans.