Marvel's The Avengers Reviews and Ratings


  • frasermonk
    May 15, 2013
    frasermonk
    The Avengers has not only matched, or indeed exceeded expectations, but also upstretched the standard for comic book movies. It remembers its superheroes' mortality and is never low on spectacular action sequences.
  • fb563923511
    May 14, 2013
    fb563923511
    The Funniest Movie Of The Year
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    I know Marvel's The Avengers has been out for quite some time now, 96 days to be exact, but after my recent second viewing I was inspired to write this review.

    The Avengers is a smoragasbord of superheroes including: Iro... read moren Man, Thor, Hulk, Captain America, Black Widow, and Hawkeye. They're brought together by Nick Fury, played by the super-cool Samuel L. Jackson, to do, you guessed it, save the world from an evil invasion. Writer-Director Joss Whedon does a brilliant, and I mean brilliant, job here. I still don't know how he did it, but I'll get to that later.

    Thor's adopted brother, Loki, the evil mastermind in the film, leads an army of giant flying slugs to destroy planet Earth. I'm actually glad they brought back Tom Hiddleston's character. His sly charisma and devilish charm was the only thing I liked in the pseudo-prequel Thor. Chris Hemsworth and Chris Evans both do their jobs as Thor and Captain America, respectively. Jeremy Renner does what he can with what he's given as Hawkeye. I thought Scarlett Johansson actually had some nice, human moments as Black Widow (as oppose to just looking pretty in spandex). Most people felt Mark Ruffalo stole the show as the Hulk, which I admit he did a fantastic job with the amount of pressure there was on him to deliver. However, no one else comes close to the level that Robert Downey Jr. is on. He simply shines in this film as Tony Stark/Iron Man. The way he excels with Tony Stark's humorous sass and human emotion when he loses a dear friend makes him look like a man among boys. I'll admit I'm a Robert Downey Jr. fan, so I am bias. Nonetheless, in my opinion, no one else could have played this role better (but yes he certainly had help from Joss Whedon, who gave him some of the best lines including a jab at the villain's "shaft").

    Now let me state that I'm not a Joss Whedon fanboy. I've never seen a single episode of the critically acclaimed Firefly. The only other work I've seen of his is the hilarious Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. However, now, I'm slowly becoming one. The only reason why The Avengers succeeds so well is because of Joss Whedon. His writing is smart, hilarious, and masterfully arranged. Every scene feels like a little puzzle piece that Whedon perfectly assembled (no pun intended) together to create a complete picture that combines story, action, and character development beautifully. Even though this is a summer superhero blockbuster, this is a great film to study for any aspiring writers such as myself.

    Now in the realm of superhero movies, I personally prefer the darker, realism that Christopher Nolan brings to the Dark Knight films. I would say Marvel's The Avengers is the best superhero movie, excluding the Dark Knight trilogy. Having that been said, I'm not entirely sure The Avengers gets all of the credit for that title. A part of me asks, "Is The Avengers really that good, or does it just appear to be because it's surrounded by the mere mediocrity of its Marvel superhero movie counterparts?" (Captain America, Iron Man 1 & 2, and Thor - which was a 1/5 for me). In the end, I think it's a little bit of both.

    However, putting the genre population aside, The Avengers is pure fun. It is cheesy in every sense of the word. It's a superhero movie mash-up bonanza! I practically heard a comic book fanboy orgasm a few rows behind me. But what makes The Avengers special is that it knows it and is not afraid to make fun of itself. It knows it's not an Oscar contender. It knows why it was made - to haul in the masses for huge (HUGE) profit. However, this film doesn't feel like it was made for the money. You can tell the cast and crew really put their heart and soul into the film (and had a lot of fun doing it). I wish more blockbusters were made with more genuine care and dedication like this one, as oppose to just splattering CGI on the screen a la Battleship. A good movie doesn't have to be a powerful, heavy drama. It can be a silly blockbuster. Thanks to Joss Whedon and company, seeing The Avengers was the most fun I've had at the movies in a very long time.
  • hypathio7
    May 12, 2013
    hypathio7
    Captain America: The First Avenger is the only movie from this Marvel Universe that I saw before checking out this super team action flick. Almost a year later, I saw the first couple Iron Man flicks before seeing number 3. This action-er with really entertaining repartee complet... read morees phase 1 of Marvel's plans. I wanted to see this one because Joss Whedon directed and because some of it was shot in Cleveland. Whedon was a good choice for managing so many characters and giving us an exciting adventure tale. The cast was marvelous. Most of the actors know these characters very well now and the newbies complemented the team dynamic.
  • fb520854520
    May 10, 2013
    fb520854520
    Can't wait for part two. Great cast and a director who actually likes comic books.
  • fb642718594
    May 8, 2013
    fb642718594
    Fantastic! It's funny how all the characters I found annoying in other movies worked in this one. I didn't think Mark Ruffalo would make a good Bruce Banner but I was wrong.
    I now understand what people mean when they say the movie is 'entertainment." I won't nitpick this. I won'... read more make a habit of that. Right now ,I feel just like I felt when I saw Iron Man for the first time. Now I'm sorry I didn't see it on the big screen. Well maybe there will be a marathon for Avengers 2.
    I rarely give 5 stars but with the army of Lord Zedds, I had to give it up.
  • fb100003093036898
    May 8, 2013
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    This is probably the best "comic book movie" out there. By "comic book movie" I mean it does the best making you feel like you are inside a comic book. While Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight Trilogy may be better films, they are taking the characters from the comic and placing the... read morem in the real world. Joss Whedon's Avengers takes the audience and places them in the comic book world.
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    May 6, 2013
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  • allan913
    May 6, 2013
    allan913
    A true instant classic. A total blast that is truly exhilarating. This is without a doubt the greatest superhero movie ever made. A spectacular and robustly entertaining action-packed adventure. It`s a must-see for fans of the genre and just for movie fans in general. It`s fierce... read more, vastly epic, stylish, witty and flat-out amazing. A two-hour mash-up of brilliance and spectacle. A smart, mind-blowing, eye-opening, wickedly funny and adrenaline-charged action thrill-machine from start to finish. Other then being packed with awesome special effects and incredible action sequences, theirs a great story with plenty of heart and well-drawn and compelling characters. The performances are well-done and nearly perfect, the all-star cast deliver the goods and give great depth. Downy Jr, Evans, Hemsworth, Ruffalo, Renner, and Johansson are the real deal dream team and they shine with their chemistry. Robert Downy Jr. is brilliant. Chris Evans is excellent. Chris Hemsworth is terrific. Mark Ruffalo is fantastic. Samuel L. Jackson is perfect as Nick Fury. Jeremy Renner and Scarlett Johansson are awesome. A masterpiece. Director, Joss Wheadon`s finest hour, he knows how to balance the characters, the humor and story to that it suits everyone. Wheadons`s vision is outstanding and does great justice to the piece. An unforgettable movie experience. A pure knockout of superpower that you wont forget. This is one unstoppable and incredibly fun movie that is truly unforgettable.
  • tjsports2
    May 5, 2013
    tjsports2
    This is how you get a whole bunch of superheros together in one movie!
  • Cnote14
    May 4, 2013
    Cnote14
    Needs a little better story line... But overall great movie
  • fategrl03
    May 4, 2013
    fategrl03
    Coolest Movie Ever! Loved seeing everyone together!
  • hvela2diana
    May 4, 2013
    hvela2diana
    Simply an awesome movie.
  • joppy987
    May 4, 2013
    joppy987
    Really, really, really great film. Solid script, great characters, intense action. Avengers provides the audience with what they paid for. I cannot stress how great this film was enough. Anticipating the second film very much!
  • kaylaishxc
    May 3, 2013
    kaylaishxc
    A spectacle in the grandest sense of the word, The Avengers truly is a groundbreaking, entertaining film with an all-star cast, that for Marvel fans, will feel something a lot like Christmas morning.
  • gcribbage
    May 2, 2013
    gcribbage
    The trend in superhero movies is to try to make them darker and more thaught provoking. This one is more comicbooky than these yet still a very, very entertaining popcorn flick.
  • broncos88
    April 30, 2013
    broncos88
    I don't want to talk about it. I get emotional about how fucking awesome this was. Phil <3
  • DaJokersReviews
    April 29, 2013
    DaJokersReviews
    In 2008, Marvel started Phase One of The Avengers with Iron Man. Fast forward four years later and four more movies were made; The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, and Captain America: The First Avenger. Now I find all of those movies to be very enjoyable and are all well made ... read morefilms but ever since the end credit in Iron Man I was just so anticipated to see all these heroes on screen together. After waiting for four years I finally got what I wanted and one word describes it perfectly, awesome. Is this a perfect movie? No but it is made very well and it's just an awesome experience. Joss Whedon is now a god because of this movie, he created the ultimate geek movie and did it the right way. Whedon writes a brilliant screenplay that is not your typical blockbuster script. Yeah the movie has some amazing action sequences but it also has a very good story, terrific dialogue and comedic moments, and some very well written characters that all have their moment to shine. Whedon also does a very good job at directing the film because he knows how to handle a movie like this and create tension between this group of superheroes who don't know how to back down from each other. What makes this movie so fun is that it never has a dull moment, the action is just breathtaking and even when there is no action it's still very entertaining. The visual effects are stunning and some of the best in recent memory. Another thing that works perfectly for this movie is Alan Silvestri's magnificent score, it fits the movie perfectly because it's just so heroic. Last but not least is the acting which is great all-around. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, and Mark Ruffalo are all great as the main heroes along with the amazing supporting cast which includes Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Clark Gregg, and Colbie Smulders. Tom Hiddleston is also incredible as Loki, to me he is one of the best villains ever put on screen in cinema history. Overall The Avengers is an awesome movie that should be seen by almost anyone because it is a blast from start to finish.
  • CoolRedVibe
    April 29, 2013
    CoolRedVibe
    Why why WHY IS THERE NO SIXTH STAR ON THIS THING????
  • andrewjstevens
    April 29, 2013
    andrewjstevens
    Loved it, favourite Marvel movie to date, really brought the characters together. Few little bits that were missing... still don't know what was going on with the Hulk, and Hawkeye got a bit short changed in it, but still a fantastic movie.
  • bsanguin
    April 28, 2013
    bsanguin
    - Very entertaining...enjoyed it just as much the 2nd time, and really got a kick out of Loki.

    - This one was very entertaining, Whedon did a good job of balancing the multiple characters. Ruffalo(Hulk0 and Downey Jr. were the standouts. Check it out!
  • LaneOne
    April 28, 2013
    LaneOne
    Reposting this since, apparently it didn't save my rating or erase my "pre-review" of the film...

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