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The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
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The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
Since reviews are pouring in...
Please continue pre-release discussion here.
Movie:
"The Avengers" (Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston)
Release Date:
5/4/2012
Rating:
PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, a mild drug reference, some mild sexual innuendo, but nothing horrible, unfair comparisons to the clearly superior 1998 The Avengers throughout)
Running Time:
142min. (2h. 22m.)
Budget:
$220 million (estimated)
IMDb Synopsis:
IMDb Info and Rating:
8.8 (146,280 votes as of 5/12/12)
Rotten Tomatoes:
Fresh:239 Rotten:18 (93% as of 5/12/12)
Metacritic:
69 metascore ('Generally favorable reviews' as of 5/12/12)
Trailer:
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Please continue pre-release discussion here.
Movie:
"The Avengers" (Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston)
Release Date:
5/4/2012
Rating:
PG-13 (for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action, a mild drug reference, some mild sexual innuendo, but nothing horrible, unfair comparisons to the clearly superior 1998 The Avengers throughout)
Running Time:
142min. (2h. 22m.)
Budget:
$220 million (estimated)
IMDb Synopsis:
Spoiler:
IMDb Info and Rating:
8.8 (146,280 votes as of 5/12/12)
Rotten Tomatoes:
Fresh:239 Rotten:18 (93% as of 5/12/12)
Metacritic:
69 metascore ('Generally favorable reviews' as of 5/12/12)
Trailer:
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Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
The Avengers is one of the most fun movies. That previous sentence was not missing a clause or specification.
I really can't do a proper review justice, so I'll just hit a bunch of bullet points:
I'm absolutely seeing this again.
I really can't do a proper review justice, so I'll just hit a bunch of bullet points:
- At first, I was dismayed that I had purchased 3D/IMAX tickets for a movie not shot in that format, but this may be the perfect example of an excellent post-conversion. It's crystal clear, and whoever worked on this (whether it's Whedon or someone else) "understands" 3D much better. It doesn't feel like a cheap addition, just something that got as much thought put into it as, say, the sound mixing. There's also a few 3D fan service scenes with the female characters.
- If you were like me, you spent a considerable amount of your early comic book–reading years locked in discussions along the lines of "Who would win in a fight between x and y?" Prepare to add more fodder to these discussions. The best fight scenes are between the existing characters, and are used throughout the film, keeping the pace quick through the finale.
- As you would expect from a Whedon script, the one-liners are hilarious and a lot of times unexpected.
- Good gravy, Cobie Smulders is one of the most attractive women on the planet. Guess I had to see her 30 feet tall.
- Each character gets plenty of screen time, so it doesn't feel like anyone gets stiffed. Except maybe Spoiler:
- I saw it with two others people, who had little knowledge of comic books (but had seen the other films) and both loved it. If anyone liked any of the past movies, they'll like this one.
- You don't need to stay to the very, very end of the credits, just halfway through, when they introduce the next villain: Spoiler:
I'm absolutely seeing this again.
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Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
Not seen it yet but the only other summer film I can remember reviews like this for recently was the Star Trek reboot.
Crazy strong.
Crazy strong.
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Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
Son of a fuck, why did I read those spoilers?
I have no self-restraint. I gotta stay out of this thread.
I have no self-restraint. I gotta stay out of this thread.
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Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
Missed it twice.
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reviews are sublime...
IMDb Info and Rating:
8.9 (12,984 votes as of 4/28/12)
Rotten Tomatoes:
Fresh:54 Rotten:02 (96% as of 4/28/12)
Metacritic:
73 metascore ('Generally favorable reviews' as of 4/28/12)
IMDb Info and Rating:
8.9 (12,984 votes as of 4/28/12)
Rotten Tomatoes:
Fresh:54 Rotten:02 (96% as of 4/28/12)
Metacritic:
73 metascore ('Generally favorable reviews' as of 4/28/12)
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Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
My three word review:
It's fraking awesome.
Hulk was probably my favorite part of the movie. Comedy without being cheesy.
It's fraking awesome.
Hulk was probably my favorite part of the movie. Comedy without being cheesy.
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Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
Great stuff, took my 8 year old and we had a blast. Ruffalo was a awesome Banner and best use yet of Hulk. Loki great choice as villain too, best of the foes in the past movies and Hiddleston is excellent. More when I soak it in but other than a slightly slow start it's a great flick.
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Re: The Avengers (Whedon, 2012) The Reviews Thread
Story>special effects in my book.