THANOS VS. STEPPENWOLF | WHAT MAKES A GREAT VILLAIN?

[@kielytalksalot]

“Steppenwolf has the personality equivalent to a bowl of white rice.” 😂😂

[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

Lol but he totally does

[@freddymyres8718]

Cassidy Featherstone LoL it so true

[@ArmonMitchell]

a relatable motive... forces irrevocably change in the hero..... a relatable character....a relatable impact if not stopped

[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

This speaks volumes to me.

[@ArmonMitchell]

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[@XanderLand_Studios]

I loved this deep dive video essay on movie villains, such a great video!! Definitely looking forward to more:)

[@odiadordeisrael]

You cannot just compare Steppenwolf with Thanos.

[@davesteller6301]

One other thing to think about. Thanos was set up over several years and several movies. Steppenwolf was just thrown in at the last minute. We had years to develop hate for Thanos. We didn't even know who steppenwolf was, other than that Born to be Wild song.

[@CyanAnn]

holy heck. 3 minutes in and this is so good!! There's definitely room for improvement to make it ""on par"" with other video essay channels but daaamn, you're delivering amazing content right out the gate!!

[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

CyanAnn Ah thank you so much! Totally agree there is a ton of room for improvement! Can’t wait to learn more and get better. But hey, we all gotta start somewhere! But seriously thanks so much for the feedback.

[@mck1972]

The DCCU is at somewhat of a disadvantage, when compared to the MCU: The characters of Batman & Superman both have long cinematic histories, going back decades, and associated with other actors. This has created a lack of continuity as to which actor, and which version of which character, is the audience supposed to associate to which role? For example, when people see Ben Affleck, they will automatically compare him to Christian Bale, and even Michael Keaton! And then they will also need to remind themselves that these latest films do not even follow the continuity of either those earlier franchises! This itself is a big hole to dig out of. And that is even leaving aside all the issues that C.F. raised in her review. WB should have brought in the crew from, ‘ Batman: The Animated Series ‘: Bruce Timm, Paul Dini, Curt Geda, Etc., and let them work their magic here.

[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

M CK wow yes these are really really really really great points thanks for adding I totally agree

[@mck1972]

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[@bassmandan9484]

I could never even remember the same after looking it up 10 times. I just kept calling him “that guy wearing Surtur’s crown from Ragnarok.” Although we know that wasn’t his crown because Steppenwolf wouldn’t have stood a chance.

[@mck1972]

I did not think that, ' Justice League ', was terrible. But then, I did not pay to see in theaters-I waited until it was on cable...

[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

Smmaaarrrrt choice!

[@traviskoser883]

One thing that drastically sets Thanos apart from other villains is his role in Infinity War: He is the protagonist. Thanos is a self-proclaimed hero with a seemingly impossible mission to save the universe. He's willing to face the most powerful beings the universe has to offer, even gods. But that doesn't deter him. Thanos fights impossible odds for what he truly believes is right. And he wins; he doesn't completely defeat the Avengers, but he overcomes their efforts to stop him. He saves the universe and gets to enjoy a beautiful sunset after a job well-done. Thanos is the hero of his story, and that's why he's such a good villain.

[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

This is the smartest comment I've ever read. For real. Thank you.

[@traviskoser883]

@@cassidyfeatherstone168 Thanks! And you're line about Steppenwolf having the personality of white rice really cracked me up!

[@markwatson3248]

Lots of great points!! I plan on creating a story for a future game and I'd like to figure out what's the best way to write any potential villains in the story.

[@adambump5297]

When writing these kinds of stories what's important to remember is not what makes these Characters Super it's what makes them Heroes/Villains. Their powers is all secondary what's matters the most is personality and motivation.

[@hallu7477]

Looool great video essay. Thanks! Keep it up

[@kennaillustrations559]

Awesome job!!

[@noah.45]

I honestly think Thanos is a better villain.

[@michellesanctuary9089]

Dear Cassidy, which crazy cross-over heroes event would you like to see? I wonder how amazing could be a very special cross-over Black Panther & Batman for example.

[@jaylemiere7283]

We live in a world where a movie like shazam tops justice league the avengers. Movie that shouldnt ever be toped by another solo movie thats connected in its own franchise

[@jimjim0058]

Definitley agree for the most part. Personally I enjoyed Steppenwolf and thought that his goals/motivations were clear with how he was wanting to to return home to Apokolips. He was neutered though by WB's decision to cut out Darkseid and seemingly cut out much of Steppenwolf's scenes. They seemed to have just left in his "villain talk" scenes. Hopefully in Ava DuVernay's New Gods they can make Steppenwolf more compelling to the GA if they have him in there. Thanos on the other hand was fantastic while Steppenwolf was "undercooked".

[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

I think that's a fair point.

[@jimjim0058]

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[@cassidyfeatherstone168]

Happy to have you :) Thanks!!@@jimjim0058

[@forjustice7201]

Steppenwolf is not even strong enough to be compared to Hulk and you're talking about Thanos lol

[@wolfbuoa6000]

I don't get why everyone hated justice league I loved it

[@wolfbuoa6000]

@Red Shadow I still liked it

[@wolfbuoa6000]

@Red Shadow and Marvel films are ok they just get boring after a while DCs just idk there's something special about it the only thing I don't like is superman being so reckless and Batman killing but in all it's good and fun Marvel's characters just don't intrest me and I grew up on Marvel 100% I remember having a black Spiderman suit and movies but I saw DC and I liked it more

[@murdatv2874]

Lmao i thought i was the only one who thought Justice League was bad..i feel better now

[@memeatron2207]

Murda M Ezzy EVERYONE does

[@NOVA-mr6ly]

You are not alone......

[@Nikoolayy1]

Steppenwolf was as a shit villain and I did not enjoy him (personal opinion). We don't even know what are the boxes and is Darkseid his "mother" and if not who is "mother"!? Also seeing someone saying "mother" 500 times, tells me that Steppenwolf is a child. The fact that Sups can solo him and Doomsday was a better challenge for the DC heroes ( Doomsday was just a super cave troll ) does not help at all :)

[@mohdneaz]

All the time i was just looking at you rather than hearing what u said 😂 your soo cute

[@Anthony123132]

Good video. Justice league was a complete mess and I may be wrong but I don't think the movie explained anything about Steppenwolf. All he did was run around talking about "this is for mother!" So I guess he's just a deranged mommas boy lol Idk. Also thanos looks way more badass than Steppenwolf despite the nutsack of a chin.