Yeah I’ve been completely unable to give a single damn about the concept. Hard to take an interest in something that isn’t part of the wider universe building.
the black panther and doctor strange ones were good imo.
I’ve enjoyed them all tbf even if they’re not exactly essential viewing
The doctor strange one is fantastic, some properly weird, bleak stuff
The rest have all been pretty rubbish
Reckon some of these alt versions of the characters will turn up at some point tbf
The T’Challa as Star Lord one is the best so far.
Well damn, Shang Chi was actually… a lot of fun - whimsical, almost. Quite a different feel from most Marvel movies, it definitely steps out of formula more and the third act is just a bonkers delight if way heavy on the CG. Tony Leung is incredible, and once again I finish watching a movie with Awkwafina in it thinking she needs to be in more things - I loved that Katy was a fully developed character, far more than just a comedy sidekick. Simu Liu plays Shang Chi a little on the Chadwick Boseman T’chala stoic side which means he sidelines himself a little in his own movie but I don’t think it was the wrong thing to do; it’s nice to have another thoughtful character in the Marvel mix that’s already full of impulsive fuckwits.
Also, it’s stating the bleeding obvious that it has, by far, the best fight choreography in the whole damn franchise. Loved the Ring-fu especially.
Also, MORE WONG.
Enjoyed the heck out of Shang Chi too. Great fun.
Biggest surprise of the film… Waiting for the end credit sting. Trent Reznor has a song writing credit on Old town road!
I’m thinking of going to see Shang Chi this evening. Will I suffer at all from not having watched Black Widow first?
Not in the slightest. Enjoy!
(which I know you will because it’s really good)
Old Town Road is actually based on a sample from a NIN track, off Ghosts I-V!
There better be at least one “okay… this looks bad” in this.
Kate Bishop woooooo
Vera! well up for this
And an episode entirely from the perspective of a dog.
PIZZA DOG!
This has ticked so many boxes I can only hope it delivers on half of its promise. Love how much of Fraction/Aja’s Hawkeye run seems to be the inspiration.
A strange new feeling…actually wanting to watch Hawkeye in something.