ClosureEssentials Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Oh my gosh, it's finally coming out! I have been waiting for this movie to be out since it was first announced! Dr Strange and Wanda are my 2 absolute favourite characters. I'll probably watch it alone because my friends are either not interested in Marvel or are too cheapskate to pay for cinema tickets even though some of them are lawyers and software engineers LOL. It's cool, I've been to the cinema alone many times! AgentFit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Try and See Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 On 5/4/2022 at 12:30 AM, ClosureEssentials said: Oh my gosh, it's finally coming out! I have been waiting for this movie to be out since it was first announced! Dr Strange and Wanda are my 2 absolute favourite characters. I'll probably watch it alone because my friends are either not interested in Marvel or are too cheapskate to pay for cinema tickets even though some of them are lawyers and software engineers LOL. It's cool, I've been to the cinema alone many times! Ikr! They gave Mr. Fantastic and Professor X but Wanda just killed them. It is the 3rd time that Patrick Steward died as Professor X. Sad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolbriz Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Dr Strange is also one of my favourite character! But unfortunately, to highlight the prowess of Peter Parker in the latest spidey movie, he was ‘easily defeated’. Kind of disappointed with that plot though. TaskExhibit 1 Quote Be cool, like a breeze... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 i would watch it but just as a continuation of the overall marvel storyline? i heard it is not ranked as high amongst viewers, and also opened to low box office earnings. all in all, there is some fatigue over the marvel films - too much over the years, and a lot people are "done" after Endgame. i am looking forward to Natalie Portman as Thor though in the next installment of that storyline. Quote 🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest America Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I don't understand what Wanda told Scarlet Witch that made her changed her mind. Anyone got it? It was fast and a bit mumbled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Answer Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Know that they will be loved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KopiAddict Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 This was I think one of my fav because of the casting. No doubt fight scenes could’ve been better (Dr Strange 1 had really good effects) and I think the CGI for the girl’s powers didn’t match up to how powerful she really is. But damn I’d turn straight for Wanda. AgentFit 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notd Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 (edited) On 5/9/2022 at 10:34 PM, KopiAddict said: This was I think one of my fav because of the casting. No doubt fight scenes could’ve been better (Dr Strange 1 had really good effects) and I think the CGI for the girl’s powers didn’t match up to how powerful she really is. But damn I’d turn straight for Wanda. Likewise. Elizabeth Olsen is such a gem. Incredibly down-to-earth and grounded. Have watched the film 4 times now and all Wanda scenes just get better with every rewatch. On 5/4/2022 at 2:31 PM, tomcat said: i would watch it but just as a continuation of the overall marvel storyline? i heard it is not ranked as high amongst viewers, and also opened to low box office earnings. all in all, there is some fatigue over the marvel films - too much over the years, and a lot people are "done" after Endgame. i am looking forward to Natalie Portman as Thor though in the next installment of that storyline. As for the ratings, the film mostly saw mediocre ratings due to folks overhyping themselves with the multiversal elements, and the rumors that the Illuminati would feature Tom Cruise Iron Man or Deadpool and whatnot, all which turned out to be anything but true. The film caused quite the division among Wanda fans, a portion of them are unhappy that the film "undid" all the character growth that Wanda experienced in WandaVision, calling it a misogynistic take or a Daenerys treatment. It really depends on how you take it. If anything this film is far better than Black Widow's solo, which says a lot about it. It's not on the same level as the overrated No Way Home or Endgame, but if the likes of Black Panther and Shang-Chi are A, then MoM is a solid A-. Eternals B+ then Black Widow B-. Don't let ratings on RT or Cinemascore bother you. I find that folks these days don't know how to properly critique a superhero film. Point being, it is anything but Phase 4's weakest entry. Edited May 9, 2022 by notd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackomaki Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 On 5/9/2022 at 10:55 PM, notd said: The film caused quite the division among Wanda fans, a portion of them are unhappy that the film "undid" all the character growth that Wanda experienced in WandaVision, calling it a misogynistic take or a Daenerys treatment. It really depends on how you take it. Yes! I do think it's pretty unfair to think that way, as the char growth doesn't have to be towards the light path, especially if in the interim she watches (through her dreams, and knowledge from the Darkhold) how every Wanda in the other multiverses has their kids. This can definitely push her char to move towards being more resentful and desperate to re-live the chance to live with her children. Quote Cooking is my passion. Music is my life. Reading is my sanity. Bitching about you keeps me happy. "People fear because of a lack of understanding, and a lack of understanding comes from a lack of proper communication on both parties, so to resolve fear we need to first resolve communication" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notd Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 On 5/10/2022 at 6:01 PM, jackomaki said: Yes! I do think it's pretty unfair to think that way, as the char growth doesn't have to be towards the light path, especially if in the interim she watches (through her dreams, and knowledge from the Darkhold) how every Wanda in the other multiverses has their kids. This can definitely push her char to move towards being more resentful and desperate to re-live the chance to live with her children. Anyone who has gone through grief and back will understand that grief is rarely a straight line. There will be days where you are set back, and there are days where you feel like you are ready to move forward. It is anything but an overnight recovery, and I've always find it amusing that fans seem to think Wanda's grief can be resolved through 9 episodes alone. In any case, I understand the writing in WandaVision, but wished that those were critically acclaiming of WandaVision also understood the trajectory that comes with grief. Many have complained have the progression does not make the slightest sense, but if you have experienced grief before, you will know that it makes some irate and irrational. Wanda is a good example of that. In fact, I think some fans have offered very grounded explanation in that progression. Although Wanda left Westview slightly reformed, she did not possess the necessary support system to handle the grief following that. She spent her time in isolation in her cabin, researching, studying and honing her magic as the Scarlet Witch. From here, you can offer a few logical explanations for her descent into slight madness. The Darkhold corrupted her as it did with Agatha, to a greater scale Wanda succumbed to her grief and decided to restart her search for her kids Wanda never really moved on or forward, she merely recognized that her actions were wrong i.e. enslaving a town, and isolated herself to continue her hunt without harming anyone on a massive scale. It's generally the younger generation that has an issue with the writing, citing character depth/progression/accountability as a key factor to making a character good. This is why I prefer MoM to WandaVision. It doesn't take itself seriously, it is a superhero film which means there needs to be more fighting than talking and growing. Jac Schaeffer screwed the WandaVision storyline by not honoring the Scarlet Witch part of it enough, but I will agree that it was good for its time. Right now, I very much want to see Wanda go heroic without too much explanation or filler. There's a reason Black Widow flopped harder than Eternals or MoM, that's because it spent more time exploring Natasha Romanoff's character than dealing with the threat on hand or her being on the run. Accountability is a particular obsession that the crowd has, everything that you have done needs to be called out or something. Either way, it's not Wanda if she doesn't have a redemption arc. The whole point of that character between 2006 - present is that she made a series of mistakes and is constantly finding ways to atone for her sins. In the comics, it's her depowering 99% of the Mutant population. I suspect MCU will no longer go that route with her, because that would set her back or put on a good/evil, good/evil path again. If anything, someone else will say "No more mutants" lol. MCU will most likely made Wanda go heroic next time we see her on the big screens, then from thereon, her time as a character will be limited, it will also be a great time for Lizzie to take a break like every other actors are doing out there. I'm just really happy for the actress. She's been with the MCU for 7 years I think, and the progression from major side chick to a powerhouse of her own is an endearing progression to watch. jackomaki, ClosureEssentials and T Gunner 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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