The live-action film that has been buzzing around for years finally has an official-ish lineup:
http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/27/...-the-avengers/
http://www.slashfilm.com/2010/01/27/...-the-avengers/
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Originally Posted by Morpheo /forum/post/21616521
...I don't know about screen time, I'm pretty sure RDJ is biggest selling name (even more than Samuel L. Jackson) for the movie but this is not Iron Man 3 either
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Originally Posted by Dbuudo07 /forum/post/21620125
I agree that RDJ/Iron Man will have the most prominent role. The character is very intelligent and will probably take on a leadership role. But I think the screen time should be relatively even for the bigger characters, with Jeremy R's and Scarlet J's characters getting the fewest minutes.
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Originally Posted by MTyson /forum/post/21642467
I've read somewhere about Whedon saying the film is from Captain America's perspective. RDJ said he told Whedon he should be the lead role, but then he realized this one just didn't work that way.
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Originally Posted by Dbuudo07 /forum/post/21620125
I agree that RDJ/Iron Man will have the most prominent role. The character is very intelligent and will probably take on a leadership role. But I think the screen time should be relatively even for the bigger characters, with Jeremy R's and Scarlet J's characters getting the fewest minutes.
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Originally Posted by DaveFi /forum/post/21614708
Wait...What does X2 United or FF movies have to do with this one?
My main concern here is the 3D and how "tacked-on" it will look. You know it's a bad sign when the director says (something to the effect) the 3D will be "inoffensive".
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Reading skills peoples!!!
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Originally Posted by dragonyeuw /forum/post/21617821
No it isn't, but I'd be very surprised if Downey's role in the film is on equal footing with, say, Chris Evans( Downey being the bigger name). Also, the Iron-man character is very big right now, moreso than either Cap or Thor, which is why I say Iron-man may have a slightly bigger role ( with Hulk). Which is not to say the others will be completely relegated to the background, only that in films like this with multiple protagonists, it's extremely difficult to put everyone on equal footing. Someone(s) is going to have to take a slightly lesser role, my guess is Thor and Cap America.....
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Originally Posted by Rach /forum/post/21643629
If you have ever read the comics or watched Avengers cartoons, Iron Man is the lead character in most if not all.
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Originally Posted by Rach /forum/post/21643629
If you have ever read the comics or watched Avengers cartoons, Iron Man is the lead character in most if not all.
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Originally Posted by jbug /forum/post/21643739
Probably cause they all stay in his mansion (lol). I always thought Cap was the leader. In the comics out of respect to his legend, didn't they all want Cap to lead the team when it was first formed? I have the bootleg Thor, Iron Man, Captain American, Prince Namor 1960's tv shows with the cool themes so I'm going to look at how the Avengers were formed again. This is the tv show that has the distinction of following the exact story line and having the exact same art work as the comic books.
Speaking of that tv show. It's disappointing that they haven't gotten around to releasing it on DVD yet.
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Originally Posted by Ron Temple /forum/post/21645222
There were a ton of press releases from Whedon a couple of months ago stating that the story will be CA centric as the POV character. He felt the story hung together better since Cap was a fish out of water in our time. That said, I'm sure there will be plenty of action and screen time shared with the others.
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Originally Posted by jbug /forum/post/21643739
Probably cause they all stay in his mansion (lol). I always thought Cap was the leader. In the comics out of respect to his legend, didn't they all want Cap to lead the team when it was first formed? I have the bootleg Thor, Iron Man, Captain American, Prince Namor 1960's tv shows with the cool themes so I'm going to look at how the Avengers were formed again. This is the tv show that has the distinction of following the exact story line and having the exact same art work as the comic books.
Speaking of that tv show. It's disappointing that they haven't gotten around to releasing it on DVD yet.
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Originally Posted by MTyson /forum/post/21642467
I've read somewhere about Whedon saying the film is from Captain America's perspective. RDJ said he told Whedon he should be the lead role, but then he realized this one just didn't work that way.
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Originally Posted by jbug /forum/post/21653581
Steve Rogers has combat, tactical and leadership skills.
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Originally Posted by javanpohl /forum/post/21654138
Well... sorta. In the movie's universe, Cpt 'merica, has very minimal experience with that.
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Originally Posted by mike1812 /forum/post/21654623
Why do you say that? In The First Avenger, from the time he rescued Bucky until he was put in the deep freezer, he led numerous missions with the Howling Commandos to attack various bases. That time frame seems to have covered many months. While it's very true going in that Steve Rogers didn't possess these skills, I believe it was implied toward the end of the movie that in fact, he developed them leading the HC's.
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Originally Posted by mike1812 /forum/post/21654623
Why do you say that? In The First Avenger, from the time he rescued Bucky until he was put in the deep freezer, he led numerous missions with the Howling Commandos to attack various bases. That time frame seems to have covered many months. While it's very true going in that Steve Rogers didn't possess these skills, I believe it was implied toward the end of the movie that in fact, he developed them leading the HC's.
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Originally Posted by pokekevin /forum/post/21654853
I like the capt but he has ww2 experience. Not modern times so we shall see how that goes