Dir:
Joss Whedon
Starring:
Robert Downey Jr, Scarlett Johansen, Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson,
Synopsis: S.H.I.E.L.D
has spent years gathering intelligence and the means to join the Earths
mightiest heroes together to protect humanity. The super humans, brought
together by Nick Fury and Agent Coulson – the seemingly omniscient people
behind S.H.I.E.L.D – have to fight between themselves before they are capable
of fighting Loki’s alien army.
Verdict:
After several years of origin stories building up to it – and linking into one
another - the Avengers are finally here! And the first thing to be said about
it is straight from my geeky heart – wow!
As with any fantasy/comic book film, this is heavily
reliant on special effects, and they have in no means skimped on them. From the
pyrotechnics and old style acting effects to the CGI that is relied on heavily
throughout the film, everything has come together to create some fantastic
action sequences - both in terms of the inner fighting between the Avengers,
and the battle between the invading aliens.
My main worry with the film was how they were going to
get everything in: rounding up the various members of the team – especially Thor
and Hulk who are either on a distant planet or hiding from the world, having
them fight between one another, and the ‘war’ for Earth. Thankfully they
managed to get it all in and, much to Whedons credit, it doesn’t feel rushed in
any way, and the story works. The rifts between the team are believable, as is
the way they manage to pull together. That said, however, some parts I didn’t like
(no spoilers) which could have either been developed better, or omitted
completely.
My second worry was, of course, the 3D. After seeing a 3D
trailer when I went to Wrath of the
Titans, it looked to be awful. From what my movie-viewing cohort tells me,
the 3D wasn’t too bad from around the middle of the theatre, but where we sat
today at the front, the 3D had some dodgy moments, especially in the problem
area that tends to be text. If seating location is a factor, then 3D needs
addressing until the whole screen gets the same effect, and not just have one
sweet spot where the 3D is good.
The acting talent is the same as with the previous films.
Downy Jr has proven himself in the past few years as both Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes,
and there is little arguing with Jackson who is renowned for the roles he has
played. The rest of the cast live up to their reputations, especially Mark Ruffalo
as Banner/Hulk (a significant mention must be made to the effects department
that rendered the newest incarnation of the Hulk to be so like him in
appearance) and Tom Hiddleston plays the evil, if not psychotic/twisted Loki.
The film brings together the themes that have made the
growing franchise in the run up to The
Avengers so good –the mix of action, comedy and sentimental moments. This
said, most of the funniest moments of the film belong to the Hulk and Stark
characters, as you would expect with the other members being quite serious, and
even Coulson (Clark Gregg) has his moments (mainly gushing over Evans’ Captain
America).
The film is definitely worth seeing - especially by those
of a geeky disposition, or just people who get their kicks from great action
films.
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