The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread - Page 2

Superboy · 04-30-12, 02:48 PM

Other than the horrifically stupid storyline, this movie was pretty good.

Although, the movie's tone is seriously off. Joss Whedon still hasn't figured that out yet.

Draven · 04-30-12, 11:03 PM

This was, without exaggeration, my favorite movie of all time.

Every note is perfect, everyone gets to shine, it's funny, it's completely action packed and I simply did not want it to end.

The only downside was the press screening I attended was an IMAX 3d (but in a "regular" theater) and while the 3D was fine, it was distracting throughout. I need to see it in 2D for the best experience.

But hot damn...I don't really see ow anything else could live up to that. And the absolute best part is 95% of the best moments aren't in the trailer. Went in pretty pristine and could not get enough.

JumpCutz · 05-01-12, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Draven

This was, without exaggeration, my favorite movie of all time.

Every note is perfect, everyone gets to shine, it's funny, it's completely action packed and I simply did not want it to end.

Well according to Arpeggi it didn't merit even a single star in the poll.

Draven · 05-01-12, 12:37 AM

There will be people who don't like this movie or nitpick it to death. And that's fine. I feel bad for them, but I understand it's not for everyone.

But we actually got a big-screen, big-budget version of The Avengers and that alone merits a few stars. The fact that not only did they do it, but they did it balls-to-the-wall awesome...well that just makes it the best thing ever

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Originally Posted by Superboy

Although, the movie's tone is seriously off. Joss Whedon still hasn't figured that out yet.

I cannot understand this at all. The tone is outstanding - serious when it needs to be, light when it feels natural...felt exactly like a great comic book to me.

JumpCutz · 05-01-12, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Draven

There will be people who don't like this movie or nitpick it to death. And that's fine. I feel bad for them, but I understand it's not for everyone.

But we actually got a big-screen, big-budget version of The Avengers and that alone merits a few stars. The fact that not only did they do it, but they did it balls-to-the-wall awesome...well that just makes it the best thing ever

Can't wait to see this.

The Bus · 05-01-12, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Draven

This was, without exaggeration, my favorite movie of all time.

Every note is perfect, everyone gets to shine, it's funny, it's completely action packed and I simply did not want it to end.

I was pretty sad when I saw it had 45 minutes left.

Arpeggi · 05-01-12, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JumpCutz

Well according to Arpeggi it didn't merit even a single star in the poll.

Sorry, anything Joss Whedon gets an automatic low score.

Jaymole · 05-01-12, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Arpeggi

Sorry, anything Joss Whedon gets an automatic low score.

So why did you go see the film if you knew it was going to be Joss Whedon crap?

mdc3000 · 05-01-12, 08:01 AM

Saw the Canadian Premiere last night, with Mark Ruffalo and Cobie Smulders in attendance (she is even hotter in real life - damn you Taran Killam!)...before it started the audience was a bit restless as the movie started nearly 40 minutes late - but once it started, all was forgiven.

I'd say skip 3D if you get the option. I'm a big fan of 3D but found it more distracting than anything - although I did get a pair of Iron Man, Hulk and Thor 3D glasses at my screening - which are really cool.

I've been counting down the seconds to this movie and overall it definitely didn't disappoint. Whedon has to set up all the chess pieces before we get to the heart of it and even though I was never bored, I didn't feel like the movie was totally working until THOR arrived. However, once Thor shows up, the movie gets just about everything right and builds to an excellent finish - the final battle scene had me smiling from ear to ear.

Seeing everyone fighting alongside each other was everything I hoped it would be...and you've got to credit Whedon for finding a great way to integrate HULK into the movie, making him and Banner more interesting and more FUN than any of the recent incarnations.

I was really impressed that Scarlet had so much to do and killed it IMO. Black Widow (along with Hulk) was one of the best surprises the movie had up it's sleeve - her scene with Loki was great. I feel like Hawkeye and Cap sort of come up short compared to everyone else, but that was bound to happen. I'm sitting here smiling just thinking about this movie - great scenes like Iron Man Vs. Thor...so damn awesome.

The script has great dialogue, nice character beats and the finale is terrific - those things go a long way in me forgiving the problems in act 1 and even though I'm not 100% sure that the Chitauri/aliens were the best way to go, seeing the stinger at the end got me really hyped for more! 4.5/5

superdeluxe · 05-01-12, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaymole

So why did you go see the film if you knew it was going to be Joss Whedon crap?

I don't think he saw it.

Jaymole · 05-01-12, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by superdeluxe

I don't think he saw it.

Ahhhh, I see...talk about immaturity...

TomOpus · 05-01-12, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Arpeggi

Sorry, anything Joss Whedon gets an automatic low score.

So just talk about it in the regular thread and don't leave a BS score in the reviews thread since you've obviously not seen the movie. Or just select the option that you're not interested. No need to act like you're 13 or something.

Michael Corvin · 05-01-12, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TomOpus

So just talk about it in the regular thread and don't leave a BS score in the reviews thread since you've obviously not seen the movie. Or just select the option that you're not interested. No need to act like you're 13 or something.

Maybe he's not acting.

TomOpus · 05-01-12, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael Corvin

Maybe he's not acting.

That's a distinct possibility.

DVD Josh · 05-01-12, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by TomOpus

That's a distinct possibility.

He's been on my block list for years.

Ash Ketchum · 05-01-12, 03:03 PM

Forgive me if this was answered already, but was this made in 3-D or post-converted?

trespoochies · 05-01-12, 03:11 PM

Post from what I remember reading in the other obscenely long thread.

RoboDad · 05-01-12, 03:22 PM

It was done in post, but from what I've read Joss was pretty happy with the result. All I know I'll be seeing it in 3D at 12:01 Friday, hopefully in IMAX

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Draven · 05-01-12, 04:21 PM

Post, but it looked like "good" 3D to me. Of course, that's relative

There is some serious action and explosions, so I lost focus on a regular basis as things blew up all over the screen. It's taxing to try to keep up with it.

Mr. Cinema · 05-01-12, 04:49 PM

I read this was shot in 1.85:1. That's sort of surprising. Most of the big blockbusters are usually 2.35/2.40:1 ratios. I know the Jurassic Parks, War of the Worlds, Spider-man 1, and Men in Black were all 1.85:1 as well. Doesn't seem to happen that often anymore.

But apparently the 1.85:1 ratio was requested by Disney.

Supermallet · 05-02-12, 05:35 AM

Three words: Holy. Fucking. Shit!

This was everything I could have possibly wanted out of an Avengers movie. I was so happy to see Whedon get the gig as both director and writer, because I think he's generally great (except for Dollhouse) and he did not drop the ball once.

Ruffalo was perfectly cast as Banner. The moment he shows up on screen I completely forgot about Bana and Norton. And Hulk had many of the best moments in the film. My inner child was beaming with joy the whole time.

This movie should shut up most of the Whedon haters, unless their hatred is so irrational that they can't enjoy a movie that is balls to the wall awesome from beginning to end.

Superboy · 05-02-12, 07:33 AM

Wait, maybe you guys should step back and think: this is BMB's Avengers! aren't you supposed to hate it?

Solid Snake PAC · 05-02-12, 10:07 AM

...i'm assuming BMB stands for Brian Michael Bendis? How are these his avengers?

kgrogers1979 · 05-02-12, 10:22 AM

I just imagined a Marvel movie with Bendis-like dialogue and I shuddered at the horror of it.

Solid Snake PAC · 05-02-12, 10:34 AM

I liked what Bendis did w/ DD. LOVED what Brubaker did more afterwards.

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04-30-12, 02:48 PM	#26
Superboy Suspended Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 7,073	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread Other than the horrifically stupid storyline, this movie was pretty good. Although, the movie's tone is seriously off. Joss Whedon still hasn't figured that out yet.

04-30-12, 11:03 PM	#27
Draven DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 15,187	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread This was, without exaggeration, my favorite movie of all time. Every note is perfect, everyone gets to shine, it's funny, it's completely action packed and I simply did not want it to end. The only downside was the press screening I attended was an IMAX 3d (but in a "regular" theater) and while the 3D was fine, it was distracting throughout. I need to see it in 2D for the best experience. But hot damn...I don't really see ow anything else could live up to that. And the absolute best part is 95% of the best moments aren't in the trailer. Went in pretty pristine and could not get enough. __________________ XBL GamerTag: Draven Sinclair PSN: DravenSinclair Game Center: Draven-X

05-01-12, 08:01 AM	#34
mdc3000 DVD Talk Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Guelph, Ontario Posts: 9,451	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread Saw the Canadian Premiere last night, with Mark Ruffalo and Cobie Smulders in attendance (she is even hotter in real life - damn you Taran Killam!)...before it started the audience was a bit restless as the movie started nearly 40 minutes late - but once it started, all was forgiven. I'd say skip 3D if you get the option. I'm a big fan of 3D but found it more distracting than anything - although I did get a pair of Iron Man, Hulk and Thor 3D glasses at my screening - which are really cool. I've been counting down the seconds to this movie and overall it definitely didn't disappoint. Whedon has to set up all the chess pieces before we get to the heart of it and even though I was never bored, I didn't feel like the movie was totally working until THOR arrived. However, once Thor shows up, the movie gets just about everything right and builds to an excellent finish - the final battle scene had me smiling from ear to ear. Seeing everyone fighting alongside each other was everything I hoped it would be...and you've got to credit Whedon for finding a great way to integrate HULK into the movie, making him and Banner more interesting and more FUN than any of the recent incarnations. I was really impressed that Scarlet had so much to do and killed it IMO. Black Widow (along with Hulk) was one of the best surprises the movie had up it's sleeve - her scene with Loki was great. I feel like Hawkeye and Cap sort of come up short compared to everyone else, but that was bound to happen. I'm sitting here smiling just thinking about this movie - great scenes like Iron Man Vs. Thor...so damn awesome. The script has great dialogue, nice character beats and the finale is terrific - those things go a long way in me forgiving the problems in act 1 and even though I'm not 100% sure that the Chitauri/aliens were the best way to go, seeing the stinger at the end got me really hyped for more! 4.5/5 __________________ Armchair Directors - Video Movie Reviews Letterboxd Rank 'Em As You See Them 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Spending Tab 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007

05-01-12, 03:03 PM	#41
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05-01-12, 03:11 PM	#42
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05-01-12, 03:22 PM	#43
RoboDad DVD Talk Ultimate Edition Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: A far green country Posts: 4,983	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread It was done in post, but from what I've read Joss was pretty happy with the result. All I know I'll be seeing it in 3D at 12:01 Friday, hopefully in IMAX . __________________ .Robo .Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something. .Go in peace! I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil. .My DVDs

05-01-12, 04:21 PM	#44
Draven DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rosemount, MN Posts: 15,187	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread Post, but it looked like "good" 3D to me. Of course, that's relative There is some serious action and explosions, so I lost focus on a regular basis as things blew up all over the screen. It's taxing to try to keep up with it. __________________ XBL GamerTag: Draven Sinclair PSN: DravenSinclair Game Center: Draven-X

05-01-12, 04:49 PM	#45
Mr. Cinema DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Oct 1999 Posts: 16,940	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread I read this was shot in 1.85:1. That's sort of surprising. Most of the big blockbusters are usually 2.35/2.40:1 ratios. I know the Jurassic Parks, War of the Worlds, Spider-man 1, and Men in Black were all 1.85:1 as well. Doesn't seem to happen that often anymore. But apparently the 1.85:1 ratio was requested by Disney. __________________ 1. Side Effects • 2. - • 3. - • 4. - • 5. - • 6. - • My Countdown Counting down to: Black Swan Last edited by Mr. Cinema; 05-01-12 at 04:58 PM.

05-02-12, 05:35 AM	#46
Supermallet Moderator Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Termite Terrace Posts: 38,620	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread Three words: Holy. Fucking. Shit! This was everything I could have possibly wanted out of an Avengers movie. I was so happy to see Whedon get the gig as both director and writer, because I think he's generally great (except for Dollhouse) and he did not drop the ball once. Ruffalo was perfectly cast as Banner. The moment he shows up on screen I completely forgot about Bana and Norton. And Hulk had many of the best moments in the film. My inner child was beaming with joy the whole time. This movie should shut up most of the Whedon haters, unless their hatred is so irrational that they can't enjoy a movie that is balls to the wall awesome from beginning to end. __________________ "if you truly want to discuss Sodom with me, send me a PM" - dvdjunkie32 Watch me squawk on Twitter: @Supermallet Check out my Bond commentaries

05-02-12, 07:33 AM	#47
Superboy Suspended Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: So Cal Posts: 7,073	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread Wait, maybe you guys should step back and think: this is BMB's Avengers! aren't you supposed to hate it?

05-02-12, 10:07 AM	#48
Solid Snake PAC DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 22,121	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread ...i'm assuming BMB stands for Brian Michael Bendis? How are these his avengers?

05-02-12, 10:22 AM	#49
kgrogers1979 DVD Talk Platinum Edition Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 3,650	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread I just imagined a Marvel movie with Bendis-like dialogue and I shuddered at the horror of it.

05-02-12, 10:34 AM	#50
Solid Snake PAC DVD Talk Legend Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Denton, Tx Posts: 22,121	Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) — The Reviews Thread I liked what Bendis did w/ DD. LOVED what Brubaker did more afterwards.