Yeah I mean I'd struggle to kind of back up with examples why Captain America felt like a leader, or worked as the 'leader', but the way the film was paced and its kind of tone just swept you up into 'buying' a lot of things I wouldnt have as easily digested with another film. Im not saying it did this cheaply, or at the expense of internal film logic or anything, it just worked for me.
Although I havent seen Captain America the film, so I dont know if he is different or they underutilised him or something, but I immediately liked him, even my BLOOD FOR OIL friend who'd never seen any Marvel film before (maybe spiderman, i think thats marvel?), ended up loving him.
theres so much tension what with Hulk previously being this big threat, and for the movie to kind comically diffuse that felt very right in that moment. Also the Loki slamming was so ridiculous I just had to love it.
The only thing that bummed me out about this movie was that I saw it in Vmax and it didnt fill the whole screen, the sides were cut off, which I thought was weird for a new film, I asked the projectorer dude and he said it had something to do with the ratio of the film and their screen not matching up? It annoyed me to no end until I got used to it, thinking of seeing it in 2D on a smaller screen next
My only issue with the Avengers movie that isn't plot related was the 3D. You could see this film in 2D and it would not detract from the experience at all.
Plot related spoiler issues (and this is serious spoiler stuff so don't even think about looking if you haven't seen the film:
Hawkeye could have done with some more fleshing out. The "knock to the head" plot explanation for him being cured of Loki's mind control wasn't great.
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That terrible review reminds me of the time my little brother came back from watching Batman Begins and complained that Scarecrow was just some guy in a mask.
Good film. Must have been hard balancing between a lot of big characters; they did a solid job of it. Made me want another Hulk. Spoilers are spoilers:
The bit with Coulson and Loki was great. I kind of wondered at the start why they were fleshing out his character more when he's always been a second fiddle before. So, is Lieutenant whatsherface going to be Fury's adjutant in future films, then?
theres so much tension what with Hulk previously being this big threat, and for the movie to kind comically diffuse that felt very right in that moment. Also the Loki slamming was so ridiculous I just had to love it.
Yeah, the Hulk really stole the show whenever he was around.
1. "He's adopted"
2. Hulk punching Thor
3. Hulk beating the shit out of Loki
With the punch I was thinking they were going to have a bro moment, but nope, POW
I love how Thor didn't even care
Like "Whatever man, Hulks gotta hulk. Getting punched by monsters is half my job description anyway"
That minute and a half of action where Tony and Rhody rip that Hammeroid force limb for limb is probably the best coreographed super hero fight possible in that time frame. It's brutal, vicious, and FAST. I believe it was story boarded by Genndy Tatarkosky too.
Yeah it was pretty goddamn beautiful. Definitely made up for the awful action in the first movie.
1. "He's adopted"
2. Hulk punching Thor
3. Hulk beating the shit out of Loki
With the punch I was thinking they were going to have a bro moment, but nope, POW
I love how Thor didn't even care
Like "Whatever man, Hulks gotta hulk. Getting punched by monsters is half my job description anyway"
Oh god yes
"He's adopted" got such a massive laugh. Great moment.
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So why did this movie get released everywhere else way earlier than the US again?
Seen lots of claims that it's to fight piracy - that Europe will watch American cam vids, but America won't watch European cam vids. Why they didn't just release it on the same day world wide is a mystery. >.>
Although, I do love the lil' role reversal going on at IMDb and other movie boards. Usually there's a general "don't come on here if you don't want spoilers" attitude. Right now it's "stop posting spoilers, it's not fair!"
Basically a lot of people, me included, think that Ross can do figure drawing just fine but his work has no sense of motion to it whatsoever and thus is poor comic art
comics aren't meant to look like still images, the art is supposed to flow and feel "alive"
So why did this movie get released everywhere else way earlier than the US again?
Seen lots of claims that it's to fight piracy - that Europe will watch American cam vids, but America won't watch European cam vids. Why they didn't just release it on the same day world wide is a mystery. >.>
Although, I do love the lil' role reversal going on at IMDb and other movie boards. Usually there's a general "don't come on here if you don't want spoilers" attitude. Right now it's "stop posting spoilers, it's not fair!"
Yeah they might be in for a shock when the US haul isn't quite as spectacular as they thought because, you know, spoilers and such.
So why did this movie get released everywhere else way earlier than the US again?
Seen lots of claims that it's to fight piracy - that Europe will watch American cam vids, but America won't watch European cam vids. Why they didn't just release it on the same day world wide is a mystery. >.>
Although, I do love the lil' role reversal going on at IMDb and other movie boards. Usually there's a general "don't come on here if you don't want spoilers" attitude. Right now it's "stop posting spoilers, it's not fair!"
Yeah they might be in for a shock when the US haul isn't quite as spectacular as they thought because, you know, spoilers and such.
I doubt the average moviegoer has suffered spoilers
And even if they have, it wouldn't make them not see the movie
It's all about the funny dialogue and amazing action
Also I would like to point out that in the last 5 or so years Marvel has put Thor, Iron Man and now (probably) the Ultimate X-Men in Oklahoma
I have no idea what is going on but I am loving it
See I am starting to do a lot of research into what makes great comic book construction as an art form! Although I am not a fan of either Marvel or DC superhero comics (obviously), what I do like is understanding the underlining of the medium as a whole.
I am well aware of Alex Ross' artwork, but have actually seen very few of the actual books that he's worked on. I've only glanced through a few, but so far the only one that comes to mind is one of those terrible super-crossover yearly events, and I recall it being kind of a pain to go through.
Is there any way you or another person could PM me a more thorough insight on it by chance?
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If you want a good example of Ross then scare up a copy of Kingdom Come
Solid book, though it can be a bit hammy in parts
Do not have a cow, mortal.
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I am going to sit in the corner and sulk
"Sandra has a good solid anti-murderer vibe. My skin felt very secure and sufficiently attached to my body when I met her. Also my organs." HAIL SATAN
Although I havent seen Captain America the film, so I dont know if he is different or they underutilised him or something, but I immediately liked him, even my BLOOD FOR OIL friend who'd never seen any Marvel film before (maybe spiderman, i think thats marvel?), ended up loving him.
Could've easily, done that with coulston.
Plus, I really don't think she looks like Hill.
Satans..... hints.....
yeah but she's adorable
yeah but coulson has no reason to be there for half of hill's scenes
you don't want him to feel like nick fury's second in command
I don't want someone who's cute and cuddly.
I want someone who'll choke a bitch.
Satans..... hints.....
or should I say
Cobie SMOULDERS
The Avengers was filled to the brim with great moments. It was a long way from a bad movie, and I wouldn't mind watching it again.
Iron Man
The Avengers
The Incredible Hulk
Thor
Captain America
Iron Man 2
but i have an irrational and abiding love for How I Met Your Mother so it didn't bother me
Satans..... hints.....
Plot related spoiler issues (and this is serious spoiler stuff so don't even think about looking if you haven't seen the film:
Loki is, however, by a wide margin, the best movie villain we've had so far in the movies, so he wins out.
Hmm, in our theater I think it might have been
2. Hulk punching Thor
3. Hulk beating the shit out of Loki
With the punch I was thinking they were going to have a bro moment, but nope, POW
I love how Thor didn't even care
Like "Whatever man, Hulks gotta hulk. Getting punched by monsters is half my job description anyway"
Yeah it was pretty goddamn beautiful. Definitely made up for the awful action in the first movie.
They want the hype to build up as much as possible so that they can set records on the opening weekend
To clarify.
Turkey is better than you.
Satans..... hints.....
Oh god yes
Seen lots of claims that it's to fight piracy - that Europe will watch American cam vids, but America won't watch European cam vids. Why they didn't just release it on the same day world wide is a mystery. >.>
Although, I do love the lil' role reversal going on at IMDb and other movie boards. Usually there's a general "don't come on here if you don't want spoilers" attitude. Right now it's "stop posting spoilers, it's not fair!"
who was saying before how alex ross can draw beautifully but can't tell a story? was it shorty? because i can see that happening here
also that's right this movie is still not out in the us
ah ha ha ha ha ha
Is there any way you can expound on that topic?
comics aren't meant to look like still images, the art is supposed to flow and feel "alive"
I have no idea what is going on but I am loving it
Yeah they might be in for a shock when the US haul isn't quite as spectacular as they thought because, you know, spoilers and such.
people want to see the Avengers because it has all the Marvel superheroes teaming up and wrecking shit
not because of it's daring plot twists and deep narrative
I doubt the average moviegoer has suffered spoilers
And even if they have, it wouldn't make them not see the movie
It's all about the funny dialogue and amazing action
See I am starting to do a lot of research into what makes great comic book construction as an art form! Although I am not a fan of either Marvel or DC superhero comics (obviously), what I do like is understanding the underlining of the medium as a whole.
I am well aware of Alex Ross' artwork, but have actually seen very few of the actual books that he's worked on. I've only glanced through a few, but so far the only one that comes to mind is one of those terrible super-crossover yearly events, and I recall it being kind of a pain to go through.
Is there any way you or another person could PM me a more thorough insight on it by chance?
Solid book, though it can be a bit hammy in parts
Hammy as in everyone looks like they've eaten several hams?