Molly's Marvel Mania
As I pointed out in my Disney Planning excursions, I use AllEars.net frequently for Disney World menu and other
information. One of their main reporters is Molly, and frankly her write-ups, videos and Instagram posts from the parks have been a source of sanity for my family
during these excessively annoying times. I’d feel safer in a Disney
Park now than I would in most other places. They know how to deal with people,
how to engineer in safety and have insanely high standards for cleanliness.
There’s no way I would trust any of the methods
to get there, or any area I’d have to pass through to get there, unfortunately. Therefore, there’s no way
we’re going. However, seeing Molly’s
adventures showing that our “Happy Place” is still there waiting for us helps a
great deal.
Another thing Molly did recently was
watch all the Marvel films in order for the first time. While watching them she cataloged comments
and thoughts along the way. I found this brilliant to share in as, after a lifetime of comic
fandom, there is no way I am able imagine how a normal human being who doesn't live a life steeped in super hero mythology would view
them.
I commented on each of her posts
(because I’m a geek) and guessed the number of comments she’d have for Endgame exactly at 135. (Because I’m a
HUGE geek.)
When finished, she wrote up a round up post with some final thoughts and questions for readers.
Because of that HUGE geek thing I answered them all.
No sense wasting pointless writing about comic books without it being a post, therefore here are her headers and questions, with my answers.
1. T’CHALLA IS HANDS DOWN THE BEST
SUPERHERO.
Who do you think is the best?
In the movies, gotta be Iron Man,
perfect casting, perfect execution.
2. I CRIED…A LOT.
What moment made you cry the most?
As a Dad, it was Ant Man realizing his
daughter thought he was dead and then finding out he missed five years of her
life.
3. I STILL CAN’T BE ON BOARD WITH WANDA
& VISION.
BUT HE’S A ROBOT. Am I missing something?
Any MCU romantic relationships you’re
not into?
That's a debate that has been going on
by comic writers themselves for years. Vision has been written as a completely
sentient "Synthezoid" capable of all human emotions and
interactions. That's the side I'm on. Other writers have broken them up because
"Wanda can't be in love with a toaster."
Edit for blog only- I’ve gotten kinda
worked up about the Wanda / Vision relationship since the first time I saw a
writer screw it up based on the “toaster” idea. This should be pretty clear as
I totally missed the question she was asking.
(HUGE geek) That said, in the films I echo my belief in the comics, that Sif is the best compliment to Thor as a couple.
4. THANOS IS A HYPOCRITE
Thoughts on Thanos?
Yes, Thanos is a hypocrite. He's an evil
selfish villain who uses illogical connections to justify his actions to himself. All those "As a kid you identify
with the Avengers but as an adult you identify with Thanos" meme creator don't
get it. However, Infinity War was so well done, you
understand the justification he makes to himself, but you’re not supposed to agree with
it.
5. I KNOW WHO HAWKEYE IS…AND HE’S PRETTY
LEGIT.
How do you feel about Hawkeye?
Woo! I started regularly collecting
comics in the early 80’s with the “West Coast Avengers” that Hawkeye led. He’s
been a favorite ever since. I like him more in the comics (he’s one of the most
different in the films) but the movies used enough of the source material to
make him awesome as well.
6. I STILL DON’T KNOW WHICH IS THE BEST
CHRIS.
Who do you think is the best Chris?
Cap was a truly iconic performance, but
I think I like the fact that Chris Hemsworth’s sense of humor turned what is
usually a serious character in comics into comedy gold gets my vote.
7. MY FAVORITE MOVIE WAS INFINITY WAR,
MY LEAST WAS THE INCREDIBLE HULK.
Which MCU film is your favorite and
least favorite?
My daughter’s favorite is Black Panther.
For me, the original Avengers was the movie I’ve wanted to see since I was 12,
so it holds a special place. I don’t really have a least favorite, its mood
based. There’s light ones, dark ones, intense ones, and even the lower ranked
ones have characters I’ve liked and known my whole life. Example- sometimes I’m
in a Hulk mood and then that film exactly what I needed.
Thanx again for sharing your trip,Molly, and
welcome to our world!
2 comments:
Thor 2 is definitely my least favorite followed closely by iron man 3 (mainly cause the trailer was amazing and the movie just meh) and then the first Thor. This is why I was shocked by Ragnarok being good
I like a lot of the comic inspired stuff in Thor 2 and the interactions between him and Loki. Ragnarock was great, that’s what I meant about basing it more inthe actor than character. I like Iron Man 3 more each time I see it. Lots of subtle things in there and it would have worked as an ending for the character’s arc. Like I said, I’m so happy they got made I like em all. Thanx for playing along.
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