Quicksilver vs. Quicksilver: Which version did you prefer the most?

[TeeKay]

Pietro Maximoff.

 

[Flint Marko]

I don't understand how the character in DoFP was overpowered.

"Quicksilver is a mutant capable of moving and thinking at superhuman speeds. Originally capable of running at the speed of sound; exposure to the High Evolutionary's Isotope E made it possible for the character to run at supersonic speeds of up to Mach 10 and resist the effects of friction, reduced oxygen, and kinetic impact while moving at super-speeds. The character's speed allows him to perform feats such as create cyclone-strength winds; run up walls and cross bodies of water."

Sounds underpowered to me in AoU.

He was overpowered given the stakes in DOFP. He could have solved everything with Mystique and Magneto in a matter of 30 seconds. And because of this, they threw him out after his only scene because it'd be easier than writing him in for the whole movie. That's why I keep saying he was a punch line, and not a character.
Not to mention that his outfit looked flat out stupid.

 

[x-er]

I would root for Fox's version, but I would need to see how he interacts with Scarlet Witch before deciding.

 

[JP]

He was overpowered given the stakes in DOFP. He could have solved everything with Mystique and Magneto in a matter of 30 seconds. And because of this, they threw him out after his only scene because it'd be easier than writing him in for the whole movie. That's why I keep saying he was a punch line, and not a character.
Not to mention that his outfit looked flat out stupid.

Not really. The goal was never to physically stop Mystique. At the time of their involvement with Peter, the goal was to get to France and stop Mystique by talking sense to her. That's why they had to get Magneto in the first place. The mission was always to save Raven's soul.

At the time, they had no idea Magneto would turn on them and try to kill Mystique. They had no idea they would end up having a massive battle in Washington.

 

[psylockolussus]

Fox Quicksilver is just a punchline and not a character? whatttt?

 

[Bruno Mello]

One was a hit, and still alive. The other was born dead. Terrible acting, terrible effects, terrible concept... and no charisma at all.

 

[Bruno Mello]

The machine gun scene... dude, you tried. The whole picture looks like "Scary Movie: Avengers".

 

[Link]

Not to mention that his outfit looked flat out stupid.

So did the MCU one... Neither of them were wearing their superhero costumes though. DOFP Quicksilver was a powerful teen mutant they hired for a job, it would have been weird if they gave him a proper costume for that. He will probably suit up in Apocalypse. The MCU one didn't get his actual costume either

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because he died before he could get one, like Scarlet Witch did.

I highly prefer Evan's version because he was so likable and well acted, even with fewer scenes. Aaron's version was neither.

 

[Mike Murdock]

To me, AoU's Pietro is the more authentic one, while DOFP's Quicksilver is the more fun one.

There's no question that DOFP's Quicksilver was a blast. It's almost unfair. I'm tempted to point out that he had an entire set piece devoted to him, but that's simply not true. Quickslver had an entire act devoted to him. The whole concept of breaking Magneto out of prison from Wolverine explaining he knows a guy to them getting on a plane for France centers around the "fun time" character that was being introduced.

But Avengers did the character right. From the bad guy turned good, to the war-torn eastern European roots, to the brother-sister dynamic, it was Quicksilver as I know him. They even did a good job of mixing the rage with the cockiness. His smirk mixed with a snarl was perfect. To me, it's what the character should be.

So how do I vote? I'm going to go with AoU because I believe in rewarding authenticity (and a deeper character overall), but I think it's fair to say it's a close call.

 

[Thegeekfreax]

Both were great, but fox's quicksilver stood out more

 

[Tacit Ronin]

Screw both. Pornsilver is where it's at.

 

[XtremelyBaneful]

I got to properly see av2 today, and I'm glad I voted for xmen. this quicksilver does not feel like a definitive quicksilver from the comics that some people claiming him to be, except for his suit - it does look more faithful to the comics. other than that, while i do like the actor, i don't think he or olsen was convincing in their performances with the accent.

even though x men's quicksilver's screentime was lesser, it accomplished what it set out to do in the film better than in av2's, imo. [blackout]the weight of his death didn't even feel present in av2. it was handled pretty lightly and scarlet witch moved on fairly fast.[/blackout]

 

[hafizbat]

"Peter" was a punchline. "Pietro" was a character.

Nothing more needs to be said.

Peter was a great punchline tho t:

 

[Rike]

Yeah, Pietro definitely was a character. Such a shame he wasn't a good one.

 

[Spiderine]

QS in Avengers doesn't need to be funny. We get enough jokes from Stark, Thor and Hawkeye.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

Yeah, Pietro definitely was a character. Such a shame he wasn't a good one.

This.

 

[JP]

Yeah, Pietro definitely was a character. Such a shame he wasn't a good one.

Thankfully, Wanda was.

 

[I SEE SPIDEY]

I liked Wanda even though that accent was unfortunate.

 

[Rike]

Wanda was a highlight for me, mostly because Elizabeth Olsen is just great.

 

[MadVillainy]

IM surprised by the lukewarm reception to the twins in AoU

I also thought ATJ was good as Pietro. I didnt think his character or delivery was bland at all.


As for the OP...Im not sure. I did have more fun watching the DOFP version so I'll choose him I guess. He is a bit overpowered though.

I think that there is a difference between the way they handled superspeed. DOFP was so fast that everything was super slow and was so fast that he also had super reflexes and could dodge bullets. AOU version moved very fast but not fast enough to dodge bullets and have a superhuman reaction time.

OT: I always wonder how they will handle the FLash in the DCU. With Superman being so fast the only way I can see them make Flash useful is if they overpower the hell out of him. They could do it similar to the difference between the AoU and DOFP version of Quicksilver

 

[hafizbat]

I though Pietro was more than fine as a character. Not every character can be a wit-machine like Stark or even Ultron, and despite being probably the least important Avenger, Pietro had plenty of good moments. He came off as a kid trying to do the right thing in the end, and I definitely think he was endearing to the audience. He certainly was in my showing. Simple and not as flashy as Peter, but very likeable.

 

[Mike Murdock]

I liked Wanda even though that accent was unfortunate.

I thought Elizabeth Olsen's accent was way better than Aaron Taylor Johnson's. And I give them credit for trying to make them eastern European no matter what.

 

[BatsDC]

Fox Quicksilver is just a punchline and not a character? whatttt?

Well, he kinda was. He was there just to get a laugh or two and then have that scene, and then he disappeared. He was a plot device.

 

[starscream22]

As far as I'm concerned there's only been one QuickSilver and his name is Pietro Maximoff.

I take Fox's interpretation of said character as seriously as I take their Marvel films in general.

 

[ArmsHeldOut]

Yeah, Pietro definitely was a character. Such a shame he wasn't a good one.

This.

Thankfully, Wanda was.

I liked Wanda even though that accent was unfortunate.

Wanda was a highlight for me, mostly because Elizabeth Olsen is just great.

This, too.