Originally posted by marwash22
Hulk was definitely the star though;Spoiler:I liked Ruffalo, he played the part Banner a little more... neurotic, (i guess you'd call it) than Norton did and i didn't mind the switch at all. One of the best parts in the movie imo was
Loved his showdown with Thor, the part when Hulk casually punched him out of nowhere was hilarious and true to character.Spoiler:
Hulk absolutely wrecking Loki ragdoll style, then walking away with swag and dropping a "Puny God" line.
Bang on. I was a little worried about how he would fit into the film but they nailed it.
Defiantly the best of the Marvel films.
Originally posted by marwash22
Hulk was definitely the star though;Spoiler:I liked Ruffalo, he played the part Banner a little more... neurotic, (i guess you'd call it) than Norton did and i didn't mind the switch at all. One of the best parts in the movie imo was
Loved his showdown with Thor, the part when Hulk casually punched him out of nowhere was hilarious and true to character.Spoiler:
Hulk absolutely wrecking Loki ragdoll style, then walking away with swag and dropping a "Puny God" line.
Oh god yes. The theatre erupted into laughter at both of those scenes, hell I can't rember a time I've seen such a reaction. Not even at a comedy.
I also liked how
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Thanos was introduced. I've always found him to be rather cheesy in the comics and never really liked the character. But in the movie he and his servent come off as terrifing and creepy. It was very well done.
Originally posted by Patient_Leech
Seriously, trailers show waaaayy too goddamn much these days. Less is more. If they'd just learn how to make the trailers more intriguing without showing everything, so much stuff wouldn't be spoiled.
Originally posted by ares834
The movie was incredible! It blows all other superhero films away!
Originally posted by Placidity
I enjoyed the film, but Loki was just so weak... I never felt he was really a threat to any of the Avengers. He is supposed to be a master of magic yet in this movie and in Thor he mostly relies on his staff to do a little pew pew and then engage in melee combat with it.I felt if he was going to be the main villain against all of the Avengers, we should have a sense that this guy should not be messed with - I didn't feel that at all. Thor, Hulk or Iron Man could've taken him alone. He relied on the army, which wasn't really a threat either, the only problem was the unending waves and civilians being killed.
It would've been easy to give him a few showings with some badass spells (I don't mean one or two minor feats with illusions), I'm disappointed they didn't.
I would've loved to have seen Loki or some other villain showing they are a truly force to be reckoned with (not just in terms of scheming), that would require the combined might of the Avengers to defeat.
Speaking of Loki, the parts where Fury was talking to him was some of my favorite lines. Well, let me know if true power ever wants to read a magazine or something.
something i forgot to mention...
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After Thor busted out of the cell, he was shown trying to summon Mjolnir, but it didn't work and he had to physically pick it up. What was the deal with that? Outside of Avengers comics, I'm not all that familiar with Comic Thor's lore so i dunno if that's something that happens to him very often. Was he temporarily unworthy or something like that?
The film was dope. Like this is easily the best out of all the recent Marvel films they've done. I have a soft spot for Blade II but I think this may take the cake. The best movie I've seen at the cinema in awhile. It's been a couple years since I've had this much fun at a cinema.
I just wish they'd do a little more with Captain America's action scenes. His unparalleled fighting ability and acrobatics should all be utilized more. He had a few good scenes but he should have done more. I liked how they tried to implement his leadership and tactical skills more so in this film.
Iron Man was awesome as always. Cool as hell. Downey Jr. is the man. Hulk was great and actually a joy because finally we get a movie this scale where he can tear shit up and it look appropriate.
Hawkeye was surprisingly badass. Like he was a big welcome addition. Kinda messed up how he seemed more powerful than Cap though.
Loki is a weak villain, but eh, who cares?
Will probably comment on this movie more later when I feel up to it. 2012 looks to be the best summer movie season in, well, forever. This film kicked it off with a BANG! I'd be inclined to give this a 8.5-9/10.
My gripes about The Avengers are so minimal...I tip my head to Whedon.
Yeah I did feel at times that Loki didn't feel all that threatening or more to the point weak & useless without that septre (sp?) that was given to him. I also felt that as a God from Asgard, he should've like floated or levitated when making an appearance rather than walking...like mortals.
I also felt a minor let down that Thor didn't have a helmet, he really looked incomplete without it. Same with Cap losing his towards the end.
I would've also preferred that it was
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the Hulk that damaged the Helicarrier's propeller rather than Hawkeye sabotaging it.
Originally posted by Esau Cairn
Can you enlighten me about the in-joke surroundingSpoiler:
"Legolas" ?I've heard it mentioned several times outside of The Avengers but never caught on to the context.
Legolas is the elf archer from the Lord of the Rings and part of the Fellowship. If you have ever seen LOTR, that character should be quite memorable because he has some badass scenes showing off his archery and general combat skills. He was played by Orlando Bloom.
Originally posted by Esau Cairn
I would've also preferred that it wasSpoiler:
the Hulk that damaged the Helicarrier's propeller rather than Hawkeye sabotaging it.
I think that was one of Hawkeye's key feats though, I liked it. The only real feats showing off his archery accuracy was the one we are talking about (shoots into the wind which redirects it onto the ship), and also the one where he shoots without looking.
Originally posted by Placidity
Legolas is the elf archer from the Lord of the Rings and part of the Fellowship. If you have ever seen LOTR, that character should be quite memorable because he has some badass scenes showing off his archery and general combat skills. He was played by Orlando Bloom.
Yes I completely know who Legolas is!
It's just on another message board I'm on, calling someone "Legolas" has been a long running in-joke, which I never caught on to the context & I thought The Avenger's "Legolas" comment was more towards the in-joke rather than the LOTR reference.
Originally posted by Placidity
I think that was one of Hawkeye's key feats though, I liked it. The only real feats showing off his archery accuracy was the one we are talking about (shoots into the wind which redirects it onto the ship), and also the one where he shoots without looking.
Yeah I agree it was a nice feat for Hawkeye however I just felt that
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Hulk's & Thor battle was seriously tamed down BECAUSE it was set on the Helicarrier in flight soooo to bring back the focus on Hulk's "ultimate" strength, damaging the prop IMO would've been ideal.
I mean Hawkeye had enough screen time to display his skills.
