There are many things to love about theCommunityseason six finale.
), it was a touching half-hour full of wit, pathos, and just a hint of narcissism.
Hence, why there were so few of them.
At the end of the day,Ant-Manis a perfectly serviceable movie.
And families looking for a two-hour diversion will get just that.
Two hours of distraction, plus a nice fading smile on the walk to the parking lot.
I certainly thought that was the case with James Gunns groovyGuardians of the Galaxy.
And there is the not-so-dirty secret about the Marvel Studios films.
Theyre not standalone features; theyre an unending series of television episodes with Kevin Feige acting as showrunner.
At that speed, ambition often seems compromised in favor of efficiency.
And you might just forget about an elusive homerun.
Undoubtedly, there is an appeal and brilliance to this standardized form of filmmaking.
By refusing to reach for great heights, Marvel has minimized the risk for low-lows.
But next yearsCaptain America: Civil Warwill undoubtedly at least maintain a familiar baseline for moviegoers.
How do I know that?
From a dramatic standpoint, sure.
Or, to return to Dan Harmons food analogy, Marvel promises the quality control of certain chain restaurants.
But to maintain that consistency, it can never be more than that oh, so expedient hamburger.
So actually, no, Marvel doesnt have a flavorless problem.
Feel free to take a bite out of meon Twitter.
Also, you should know that Marvels Daredevil on Netflix is fantastic.
