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For those on the fence about watching Wanda Vision like I was (no spoilers)
Posted on 2/1/21 at 7:23 am
Posted on 2/1/21 at 7:23 am
I was on the fence about giving it my time based on all the weird reactions I was reading and hearing on social media. I gave it a shot over the weekend and my advice to others like me is: Watch it.
I think it’s excellent, and super-well done by Marvel/Disney. It’s funny, nostalgic, clever, intriguing and mysterious. The way it’s crafted top to bottom is remarkable. The cast does an outstanding job and show a range I didn’t know some of them had. And after four episodes things are starting to click and make sense.
Imagine a puzzle where the pieces are sitcoms from various decades, put together for a specific purpose. Each week the curtain is pulled back a little more to show you what’s going on. After four episodes I’m hooked in and I think you will be too.
I think it’s excellent, and super-well done by Marvel/Disney. It’s funny, nostalgic, clever, intriguing and mysterious. The way it’s crafted top to bottom is remarkable. The cast does an outstanding job and show a range I didn’t know some of them had. And after four episodes things are starting to click and make sense.
Imagine a puzzle where the pieces are sitcoms from various decades, put together for a specific purpose. Each week the curtain is pulled back a little more to show you what’s going on. After four episodes I’m hooked in and I think you will be too.
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Posted on 2/1/21 at 7:35 am to jbraua
It's worth a watch, but it's not blowing me away yet.
It's not as bad as captain marvel (which is not as bad as WW84), so that's worth something.
It's not as bad as captain marvel (which is not as bad as WW84), so that's worth something.
This post was edited on 2/1/21 at 7:43 am
Posted on 2/1/21 at 7:37 am to jbraua
WandaVision is a modern mystery that I find refreshing. It's fun trying to figure out what the hell is going on and who is behind it.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 8:06 am to jbraua
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It's funny..
No. Much like the modern movie remakes of The Honeymooners, The Three Stooges, and The Little Rascals, the physical comedy falls flat. I didn't laugh once and I'd like to know who actually did.
Bettany, Olson, & cast certainly look the part, but can't deliver laughs. (The Brady Bunch movie was a hilarious remake, but mainly because it was a parody making fun of that era vs present day, not an homage or straight recreation like Wandavision. We were laughing at The Brady Bunch, not with them.)
But I agree with you, WV is nostalgic, intriguing, mysterious (and creepy). The 4th episode is the hook.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 8:21 am to LSUFreek
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didn't laugh once and I'd like to know who actually did.
Humor is subjective, but it's pretty clear that they're going for that sitcom era of joke writing, one joke every 15-20 seconds of dialog, even the cooking scene was classic I Love Lucy stuff. I don't think it has to be funny for it to work. I just appreciate it.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 8:23 am to SECSolomonGrundy
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(which is not as bad as WW84)
Let's face it, there ain't much out there as bad as WW84
Posted on 2/1/21 at 8:31 am to CU_Tigers4life
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WandaVision is a modern mystery that I find refreshing. It's fun trying to figure out what the hell is going on and who is behind it.
This is what I told Mrs Vox, who was not impressed during her watching of the first 2.5 episodes.
It's not about the sitcom schtick. It's the tiny moments when the "reality" is shattered that you have to focus on.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 10:15 am to whatiknowsofar
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I don't think it has to be funny for it to work.
The OP said it was funny. I disagreed. You agree with me that it is not funny.
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I just appreciate it.
It has it's homage/nostalgic value, like I said earlier. We agree again.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 11:25 am to LSUFreek
Here's a very simple point to understand about the series:
it fits 100% within the MCU as we already know it. In all reality, any character, be it hero, villain, or supporting cast- anyone could appear in an episode... and it would be "correct".
If that confuses you, I suggest- take a few seconds, and write down a list of the reasons why you THINK that wouldn't work. Every reason, from most obvious, down to most minor.
Then, look at your list, - those are WHY? questions... try to answer them. Each issue you find, there's a reason, and a why behind them.
Once you can answer the why's, you're on the right track.
It really is a neat concept.
it fits 100% within the MCU as we already know it. In all reality, any character, be it hero, villain, or supporting cast- anyone could appear in an episode... and it would be "correct".
If that confuses you, I suggest- take a few seconds, and write down a list of the reasons why you THINK that wouldn't work. Every reason, from most obvious, down to most minor.
Then, look at your list, - those are WHY? questions... try to answer them. Each issue you find, there's a reason, and a why behind them.
Once you can answer the why's, you're on the right track.
It really is a neat concept.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 12:04 pm to jbraua
I had no intention of watching it when it first came out. I waited until this past weekend to binge the first 4 episodes and I’m glad I did. If I had watched the first 2 when they dropped, I would not have watched anymore episodes. The previews made it seem weird and unappealing. I guess that was part of the promotion and they did a good job of hiding what the show really is. The 4th episode really kicks things off.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 12:07 pm to MasterKnight
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I had no intention of watching it when it first came out. I waited until this past weekend to binge the first 4 episodes and I’m glad I did. If I had watched the first 2 when they dropped, I would not have watched anymore episodes. The previews made it seem weird and unappealing. I guess that was part of the promotion and they did a good job of hiding what the show really is. The 4th episode really kicks things off.
I would definitely recommend it now to anyone who saw the last two Avengers films. I'd tell them to put a couple of hours aside to watch the first four eps straight through.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 12:11 pm to LSUFreek
quote:I chuckled when Vision actually said "flourish!" instead of just going through the flourish motion. Other than that, the sitcoms were more an exercise in seeing how close they came to the sets, costumes, and production values of the times.
I didn't laugh once and I'd like to know who actually did.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 12:14 pm to Fewer Kilometers
I told my friend to watch the first 4 episodes after I did. He also had no intention of watching it. I told him the first 2 episodes are weird but at the end of episode 3 and all of 4 make it worthwhile. They do a nice job of tying Captain Marvel and Infinity War/Endgame into the show.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 1:50 pm to jbraua
I’m gonna wait and binge it
Posted on 2/1/21 at 3:54 pm to jbraua
The first few episodes were entertaining but very slow and didn’t really go anywhere other than to establish the characters. I can see why that would turn a lot of people off. The 4th episode finally got into the meat of the story and was very good.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 3:56 pm to MasterKnight
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They do a nice job of tying Captain Marvel and Infinity War/Endgame into the show.
We've needed the Ep 4 opening scene for some time, now.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 4:03 pm to jbraua
I love it. It's refreshing to see some weird, original content from Marvel. Their formula got stale after ant man 1.
The acting and production all around is pretty incredible.
The acting and production all around is pretty incredible.
Posted on 2/1/21 at 4:05 pm to Fewer Kilometers
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I'd tell them to put a couple of hours aside to watch the first four eps straight through.
Solid advice for the first three at least
This post was edited on 2/1/21 at 4:06 pm
Posted on 2/1/21 at 4:24 pm to jbraua
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clever
It’s ridiculously Clever. My daughter and I pause it and legit have discussions about what is going on. She and I love it.
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