Captain Marvel (2019)
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I still can't get over the notion of anybody anywhere thinking that Marvel has never made a controversial casting choice before. Such people either have extremely short memories or haven't been paying attention. Or, probably more accurately, simply making it up on the spot in order to justify their nonsense agenda.
Well, he is supposed to be based on a Norse god, so obviously there is a problem...or something.
That was my read.
But, I care little about what members of the media think. Had to give that up after my heart break with Liam Neeson.
Yep, I remember this. He didn't have the best reputation at the time...
Less than 2 hours to go.
I'd already be seeing Carol be fantastic right now, if I hadn't slept in.
I'd already be seeing Carol be fantastic right now, if I hadn't slept in.
I think the issues were with his controversial behavior, including drug addiction and breaking and entering. The breaking and entering charge was because he was so wasted off his ass that he broke into a neighbor's house thinking was his.
He wouldn't have the money and independence that he has now, no. In fact, he had a long career - and many life problems, of course - doing extraordinary and memorable work in quite a range of roles. Many think that he's been slumming it, doing these blockbusters, and of course it's been challenging for Marvel to hold on to him for the length of time they have because he could easily be doing other things. His MCU movies have added absolutely nothing substantial to that body of work other than to make him more widely known to the younger generation than he would have otherwise been.
Grace Randolph liked her performance, though.
I thought that RDJ was miscast but I've long since come around to loving his portrayal of Tony Stark.
Let's not generalize all.
One could easily label her defenders and apologists and fragile Soyboys, just the same.
But again, that's generalizing...and pointless.
Quite often, a message, despite being good, can be undermined by how it's said. This happens quite often on the other side of the political spectrum as well.
They haven't. RDJ was the closest to that, and that was before Marvel Studios even became a thing....maybe Natalie Portman if we stretch it. Pratt, Rudd, Boseman, Brolin and the rest all had strong public approval from the start. The backlash to Larson is very unusual for Marvel. Even Scarlet, Saldana, and the other Marvel female heroes have been loved from the getgo.
The idea behind the sentiment was fine. The execution of how it was said, was poor.
I'm not white, but imagine the liberal outrage if someone said the same comments about 'black dudes.' Sadly, better phrasing and thought would have helped her cause instead of undermining it.
The cause is just, but Brie was the wrong spokesperson for it. She reeks of being a privileged White woman in Hollywood who was virtue signalling, and some just don't care for that fakeness.
Though, even reviewers of color saw "A Wrinkle in Time" as a disappointing film.
Again, your reading comprehension problems aren't her fault. She said nothing of a controversial nature. It's a manufactured controversy invented by misogynists with agendas.
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Oh no! The incels have James Woods on their side! With such a respected and noteworthy celebrity speaking out for their cause the movie is doomed! LMAO!
https://guacamoley.com/they-tried-i...K&tse_id=INF_66db45a0404811e9b433ab68d22425b2
You know you're on the right side of history when James Woods speaks out against you.
https://guacamoley.com/they-tried-i...K&tse_id=INF_66db45a0404811e9b433ab68d22425b2
You know you're on the right side of history when James Woods speaks out against you.
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There are two extreme sides that have an agenda in this case. Those defending and those accusing.
Inevitably, when the film comes out.. one side will overpraise it, and another will underpraise it, despite being a 'middle of the road' Ant-man quality flick.
Ideal situation for me because I want to see Avengers Endgame succeed and outdo Infinity War, perhaps dethroning Last Jedi's box office. This is probably the only CBM film that will have the potential to do so. Bad WOM for Captain Marvel wouldn't have been a good situation. Hopefully it has a positive effect on Avengers.
The CM end credits scene certainly will. It's actually really hype.
Damn voice text.
I didn't realize James Woods was like that.
