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antonimbus OP t1_j6n2a02 wrote

Reply to comment by Dayofsloths in What tv series would have worked better as a film? by antonimbus

Of those mentioned, Falcon and Winter Soldier was the biggest offender of stretching the concept thin. I feel the recent Marvel series have the problem of trying to lead into the next thing, so they try not to do too much plot progression so something is saved for later without a satisfying resolution.

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Zachariot88 t1_j6nrgd3 wrote

The most baffling part of that show is that they set up a very emotional scene with Bucky and his neighbor for his atonement arc, then don't show us. So... we needed to see Anthony Mackie apply for bank loans and fix a boat, but not see a man find out >!his friend murdered his son!<? What?!

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Pixel_Engine t1_j6nxupi wrote

I have a suspicion that the scene was filmed, but that it just didn't play well. I found Ken Takemoto pretty weak in his role, tbh. I was also expecting that scene and disappointed with the final cut, but I felt like based on his other scenes and reaction at the door I also would have been disappointed with the full conversation.

The series was definitely at its best when they slowed down for the in-depth character conversations, though. Sam and Bucky training at home was one of the very best bits.

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DrRexMorman t1_j6ncy4g wrote

I would love to have seen a 75-90 minute movie about Carl Lumbly's character squaring off against the Winter soldier in Korea.

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UnsolvedParadox t1_j6ng90d wrote

They had an extra challenge (part of the original plot involved a contagion which was understandably cut due to COVID), but agreed that a movie would have helped with pacing & filler issues.

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mickeyflinn t1_j6na5gm wrote

The concept was shit, so it wouldn't have worked as a movie either.

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Streets-Ahead- t1_j6nhcxu wrote

Buddy Cop dynamic with a Falcon and abucky forced to to team up against a terrorist groop. Essentially, Lethal weapon with super powers.

There's no reason that premise can't work.

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