If there was ever a way to start off a very promising blockbuster summer, The Avengers was a proper way to do it. If there are any movie/Marvel skeptics out there, it takes a lot of stubborn ignorance to deny the marvel (Oh lulz I get it!) of what has been accomplished here. Starting in 2008 as a vague idea that may or may not form came a movie with so much star power and ambition that it was easy to dismiss this as an action-oriented ‘Valentine’s Day’ that had so many A-listers that each one would eventually be fighting for star power and screen time. Not only this, but there are 60 years of myth-lore and a rabid fan base that had to be dealt with for this movie to be successful.
It’s almost amazing how it all turned out. In 4 years, Marvel meticulously planned in each of their corresponding movies how they would set up this behemoth. Without these previous movies, character development of these famed heroes would be lost. So after countless infamous post-credit cut scenes in The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America, Joss Whedon delivered what was thought to be the impossible. A coherent, action-packed, well-written 2 and a half hour ride that perfectly balances its down to Earth heroes and deliciously evil villain despite an ambitiously star-studded cast. Slight spoilers.
Inter-hero Dialogue is a Delight
One of the best parts of this movie is the well written dialogue between each hero. Each of the heroes are from diverse backgrounds, the demi-god, the out of time super soldier, the narcissistic play boy billionaire, and a feeble scientist with anger issues. Backing them are two veteran SHIELD agents and the director Nick Fury. Each have their own ideals and philosophies that naturally clash. Helming the best dialogue is Tony Stark and his classic snark. He buts heads with just about everyone in classic Stark fashion, but all the other Avengers have their own shining moments [with a couple of misses here and there].
Plenty of References to Individual Movies
Obviously this movie shouldn’t be watched by people who haven’t seen the individual movies. For those who have, you’ll have your fair share of the small references to the past movies. Some will be mere references and you’ll see others: Pepper Potts has a couple of [fairly memorable] lines, Dr. Selvig is around, Jane Foster’s presence is noted, as well as Peggy Carter and Howard Stark. Stark’s weaponry as well as Jarvis is all back. Cap’s shield, Thor’s beloved hammer, and Hulk’s elusivity are all welcome references . It’s a shame though that we didn’t get to see Rhodey though. Or Thor’s fighting companions, but that’d probably muck up the A-lister power even more.
Only about 80% CGI
There’s a lot of CGI in this movie. A lot. Like we’re talking Michael Bay levels of CGI. The entire ending fight is seemingly close to the final fight in Dark of the Moon, where it’s almost too much chaos to behold [more on the final fight below]. Other than that, from the first few minutes to the multiple flying snake things at the end, there isn’t a scene too far inbetween that isn’t CGI. This isn’t necessarily bad, because the CGI is good and fairly necessary for what the scope of the project is.
Phil Coulson is an American Hero
He’s often known as the liaison to the Avengers as he’s been portrayed over and over again as a stoic and emotionless recruiter. In this movie, his hair is let down and actually provided a lot of the comic relief. I’m keeping spoilers on a minimum, but Agent Coulson is one of the awesomest parts of this movie.
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