The Avengers Movie Blurb by Shale May 4, 2012 You know this was my movie to see today. Got The Miami Herald this morning and just noticed the headline on Rene Rodriguez' review: "A super disappointment." Of course that would not discourage me from seeing the flick and after I got back read the review and found out he was just doing his job (and probably actually liked the movie - gave it 2 stars out of 4). One of the clues was when he mentioned some of the scenes that are true to the comic book style - "They're all that fans could have possibly wanted." Yes, I am a fan of comic book movies and have seen (and own on DVD) The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 1 & 2, Thor and Captain America - all characters who become The Avengers with the addition of agents Clint Barton or Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) and Natasha Romanov (Scarlett Johansson seen in Iron Man 2) . The movie picks up with the Tesseract - that glowing energy cube that Captain America (Chris Evans) crashed in the Arctic in World War II. It was retrieved by S.H.I.E.L.D. and scientist Eric Selvig (Stellan Skarsgard from Thor) was working on controlling it when it starts emitting gamma radiation. That is because Loki (Tom Hiddleston - Thor's adopted bro.) was coming to steal it. He trashes the lab and Director Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) is unable to stop him. That's the setup and Fury sets out to assemble the Avenger team to find this potential weapon that was now in the hands of an evil intruder. He already had agent Natasha Romanov or Black Widow to find Dr. Bruce Banner or The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), while he went to recruit Steve Roper (Capt. America) and Tony Stark or Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.). By this time Thor (Chris Hemsworth) just showed up, feeling the energy from Loki his fellow Asgardian. Hawkeye, Capt. America & Black Widow At this point a confession. I never really got into comic books when I was a kid. Oh, I looked at them but never followed the storyline. However, I do know the style - do know the conflict setup, the teen boy bravado and defiance of the heroes and how they would often fight amongst themselves as much as fight the fantastic threat of the moment. All of that took place in this movie, especially a three-way match between Thor, Iron Man and Captain America. (Thor and The Hulk have their comic book moment as well - one quick scene that got laughs from the audience). So, this was really a comic book onscreen. But, the team eventually put aside their egos and started to work together as a team. Thor & Capt. America in Battle It was also fantasy of Transformers proportions as these alien invaders from another world come thru a portal sustained by the Tesseract, bringing in small humanoid soldiers in flying craft and the big flying metal/life forms that can cut thru hi-rise buildings. The rest of the movie is what you came to see. (I saw the 2-D version of the film) Fantastic, unbelievable battles on a grand scale as once drawn on pulp paper but now playing out on a huge screen with Surround Sound where our Avenger team work in unison, each contributing his or her special talent to the fight. The Avengers - Fightin' Mad I liked the movie (as did 93% of the aggregate reviewers on Rottentomatoes and 96% of audiences). But my opinion doesn't really matter does it? It is a movie for fans and you were going to see this movie or you weren't interested in the first place. Enjoy.
I saw this yesterday and it was lame. I hope they stop making comic book movies soon, they're just as tedious as the twilight series. I do not get all the hype. It felt like I don't even need to see the rest of the comic book movies. Thank god. I gave it a go, not for me.
I thought it was pretty awesome, and given its box office takings, so does the rest of the world. Given all its trimmings though, I think Johansen stole the show, and maybe even arguably was the main star, she seemed to be in most scenes. 2 main issues with it: 1, Both in this and Capt America, Chris Evans plays it as such a putz, I dont know wheteher they told him to play it that way and not come of arrogant cos its Capt AMERICA, but he's so blerk compared to playing, Johnny Storm in Fanatastic Four 2. A CGI hulk. This is why the last two attempts at a hulk movie bombed. Ruffalo was a great choice to play Banner as he naturally comes off timid. But the CGI hulk just doesnt look real. I really wish theyd have gone the makeup/latex route on some big wrestler dude on that one Also, whats his name that plays Loki was a really great baddie, these kind of movies come down to how great the baddie is
I thought it was awesome. I particularly liked Iron Man's new choice of car in the end. Definitely an upgrade from the r8.
I just saw it again yesterday, again the 2-D version. Agreed. Beautiful, mysterious, deadly. Able to feign fear & vulnerability to get what she needs, then coldly thank the sucker (if she doesn't do him in). Actually, he is playing a person with 1940s ideals - my parent's generation. Totally square even by my gen ideals but what they believed to the core in the WWII era. So, Capt. America is a swell guy who was pushing that kind of Boy Scout, morally str8 mentality.
"The best Hulk movie yet." That's what a lot of people are saying about The Avengers, and while that is absolutely true, it's much more than that. It's an incredibly fun film, overflowing with action and yet still making time for real character development, and even some truly great comedy. I tip my metaphorical hat to Joss Whedon, who has pulled off one of the most exciting and engaging superhero movies I've ever seen.
Does not and can not compare to Dark Knight Trilogy. But thats only a matter of taste, as I have never liked the Avengers anyway. I'm glad you all seem to have enjoyed it though.
i have loved joss whedon as a writer/director for a few years now. he really knows how to write and direct an ensemble cast. everyone gets their moment to shine, and you're made to care about them even though their characters are represented in broad brushstrokes. that's an achievement right there because conventional wisdom dictates that you need much more than that to be able to relate to a character (let alone many). i really did enjoy this a lot.
