I've been a comic book geek for a huge portion of my life. I've been waiting for a film of this calibre to come along, and "The Avengers" made me more than excited that the wait is over (though I still wish it was the JLA). Marvel's first super team-up movie may be somewhat loud, and laden with special effects, but it doesn't feel like that is what "The Avengers" is all about. Writer and Director Joss Whedon takes his time with the characters, making you care for them, and getting to know each one personally, in case you didn't see any of the five other films released by Marvel in the past four years. It's a magnificent stand alone film, with an ensemble cast that is absolutely seamless. Everyone gets their moments of shining glory, and plays them to perfection, keeping the audience riveted from start to finish. Each gripping action sequence is craftily directed, and never loses focus of the story, or the individuals that are on screen. If this is the quality of the summer ahead, I'm going into this summer with my head held high.
Grade: A
3D: If you must
Easter Egg: 2! Watch them both!
Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Samuel L. Jackson
Director: Joss Whedon
Writer(s): Joss Whedon - Stroy: Zak Penn and Joss Whedon
RT: 142 min
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference
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