If there’s one thing I hate, it’s getting called a “cursed Yankee” by a Nazi.

I believe the Comics Code Authority mandated that superheroes don’t kill (and possibly don’t use guns).

The problem with the movie (and, apparently, the current comic series) version of Captain Marvel (sorry, I refuse to call him Shazam. Come at me, Marvel!), is that, even if you accept the premise that he’s still Billy Batson, which is kind of counter to traditional comics canon, he’s supposed to have the wisdom of…

I believe that quote is actually from Appendegers: Rear End Game.

Yeah, he was designed to be the comic-book face of Nazism. Not much room for nuance. Where he becomes interesting is his relationship with Captain America; much like the Joker with Batman, his obsession with destroying his nemesis can be used to terrific dramatic effect.

Tommy Lee Jones gives perhaps my favorite performance in an MCU film in First Avenger. He’s just...he’s just pitch perfect. Every line reading, every facial expression... That double-take he does when saying “because we have the best men.”: fucking stellar. I would have given my left nut to see him on an episode or…

AGREED.

Agreed. And I loved Tucci’s moment right before that:

The Red Skull was GREAT...he just wasn’t given enough to do.

It would be lovely, and yes, I will cry. But I kind of hope it doesn’t happen for three reasons:

Good point.

Shazam! was mediocre, which is as much as you can realistically hope for from the DCEU, so, good job, DC!

It’s like “moot”. The battle is lost.

On behalf of the audience you saw it with, we’re glad you left the 4 year old at home, too. Please continue this policy for any film not rated G.

Well, I’m seeing it tonight, so they should be okay.

There’s a big difference between foreign nations raping Africa for its natural resources, and Wakanda CHOOSING to share its techonological, cultural, and societal advances with the rest of the world.

Unfortunately, they’ve killed off his entire supporting cast.

I’ve actually heard tell of a person who is proud to be an Okie from Muskogee.

Malekith, Kaecilius, and Ronan walk into a bar...and they never get served, because they’re too boring for anyone to notice.

Most do.