DrDawkinstein Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Went to a Friday Matinee, 4pm show, had no problem getting seats (AND my neighborhood theater serves beer/wine ). Dont have much to add, other than it was as AWESOME as I had hoped for, and I had high hopes. I hope they keep Joss Whedon for the sequels. He's a genius with an ensemble cast. It's funny, I remember posting in threads YEARS ago when Marvel first became it's own studio and started down this Avengers path. The Thor and Capt America movies were still years out and just being rumored as ideas. I dont even think Iron Man had come out yet. I remember being really worried about how they were going to do Thor and Capt America without them seeming "hookie". I have to hand it to them, all the characters are great. My favorite might be the Hulk. And while I liked Ed Norton Jr, Mark Ruffalo is almost made for the part. Was very impressed with his portrayal. Great job! And now I get to sit and wait for the Dark Knight... What a summer!! (choosing to ignore Battleship, lol) Edited May 7, 2012 by DrDareustein
GOBILLS78 Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 I don't watch a lot of movies, so this really means nothing, but it has the best special effects I've ever seen. Got there 20 minutes early and it wasn't early enough -- got stuck in the fourth row. Surprised by how funny it is.
....lybob Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 I don't watch a lot of movies, so this really means nothing, but it has the best special effects I've ever seen. Got there 20 minutes early and it wasn't early enough -- got stuck in the fourth row. Surprised by how funny it is. Agree on the CGI and special effects - while I was watching it I was thinking there is really nothing they can't show anymore- if you want to show Cthulhu from Lovecraft or any scene from classic Science fiction or sword and sorcery fantasy you can- it's pretty much only limited to your imagination and budget. As for funny, that one scene is hilarious and may even be funnier than the Indiana Jones scene.
DrDawkinstein Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Just got back from the 2am showing...had a blast. The 12am and the three shows after that one sold out, so I was hoping I timed it right when I chose the 2am showing. Turns out it was just about perfect...had plenty of room in the theater, only about 30 or 40 people in there. It's not often you get to see the biggest blockbuster of the summer on opening night with most of the theater to yourself With too few people it's not as much fun, so it was just about right. As for the movie, it was a great ride. I have to give Joss Whedon credit...he did a great job. The running time is 2.5 hrs though, so with previews it ends up being close to 3hrs in the seat, so if you tend to get antsy sitting in one place for so long, be forewarned. I had heard someone say in a review that one of its strengths was how Whedon got all the main players enough screen time where it felt very balanced. I definitely agree with this and no matter which character you want to see most, you'll be happy. The plot isn't as involved as something like The Dark Knight, but it's not "surfacy" either. It felt about right, and the few times when I was JUST about to think it was slowing down too much, Whedon throws something in there to make sure you're still right there with him. I thought Ruffalo did a great job as the Hulk and Robert Downey Jr was fantastic. Also, this is probably the best looking film I've seen in a while...the CGI was very realistic and the action scenes were well done overall. Is it a GREAT film? I'd have to see it again to make that call. My initial reaction is 'no', but I don't think it set out to be that. But it's certainly worth a trip to the theater and it's a lot of fun. I do have one question for the comic nerds here if someone could PM me the answer to this question. I will use spoiler tags to protect the innocent: At the end, after the preliminary credits, who is the pink guy in the hat who smiles at the notion that engaging the humans may be a death wish? AJ, not sure if anyone answered your question... Thanos, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thanos
ajzepp Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Dr.D: Thanks man....yeah, I got a few PMs...very interesting!
outsidethebox Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Sacrilege!!! The Dark Knight is the greatest superhero movie of all time. Heath Ledger killed it as The Joker!!! He absolutely made that movie. The Avengers doesn't even come close. LoL! I loved The Dark Knight. But seeing all of the Marvel heros together like that really blew me away. Now, if DC did a justice league movie.....
DC Tom Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Now, if DC did a justice league movie..... Yeah, that's what I want to see. A Wonder Twins creation movie.
BillsWatch Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 So..........what did you think of the movie? Thought it was great movie with good little parts which I would expect in one of Joss's picks. I do not believe there is a director who could do as good as as job as he did. Little things annoyed me but it is because I am a comics fan; I know that Hollywood producers and actors insist on some of them. It was much better than X-men who tramped all over franchise.
Mark Vader Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Went to a Friday Matinee, 4pm show, had no problem getting seats (AND my neighborhood theater serves beer/wine ). Dont have much to add, other than it was as AWESOME as I had hoped for, and I had high hopes. I hope they keep Joss Whedon for the sequels. He's a genius with an ensemble cast. It's funny, I remember posting in threads YEARS ago when Marvel first became it's own studio and started down this Avengers path. The Thor and Capt America movies were still years out and just being rumored as ideas. I dont even think Iron Man had come out yet. I remember being really worried about how they were going to do Thor and Capt America without them seeming "hookie". I have to hand it to them, all the characters are great. My favorite might be the Hulk. And while I liked Ed Norton Jr, Mark Ruffalo is almost made for the part. Was very impressed with his portrayal. Great job! And now I get to sit and wait for the Dark Knight... What a summer!! (choosing to ignore Battleship, lol) I was concerned about Captain America as a stand alone movie too. I saw it as Marvel's toughest sell. The WWII setting, the boy scout type of superhero & would the costume look too silly in a non comic book world? Turns out that "Captain America" was a big surprise and a very entertaining movie. Mark Ruffalo did a great job, and Chris Hemsworth continues to impress me as well. Each and every character did a fine job in their roles. You won't be the only one ignoring "Battleship", lol. Having said that, it is shaping up to be a good summer. Bring on "The Dark Knight Rises"!
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 I was concerned about Captain America as a stand alone movie too. I saw it as Marvel's toughest sell. The WWII setting, the boy scout type of superhero & would the costume look too silly in a non comic book world? Turns out that "Captain America" was a big surprise and a very entertaining movie. Mark Ruffalo did a great job, and Chris Hemsworth continues to impress me as well. Each and every character did a fine job in their roles. You won't be the only one ignoring "Battleship", lol. Having said that, it is shaping up to be a good summer. Bring on "The Dark Knight Rises"! Both Nolan's Batman series and Breaking Bad are ending this year. I don't know if I can handle it
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted May 8, 2012 Author Posted May 8, 2012 You won't be the only one ignoring "Battleship", lol. Yeah, that looks awful.
Fan in Chicago Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Is it a GREAT film? I'd have to see it again to make that call. My initial reaction is 'no', but I don't think it set out to be that. But it's certainly worth a trip to the theater and it's a lot of fun. I do have one question for the comic nerds here if someone could PM me the answer to this question. I will use spoiler tags to protect the innocent: At the end, after the preliminary credits, who is the pink guy in the hat who smiles at the notion that engaging the humans may be a death wish? I enjoyed the movie but did not think it was great due to one main reason - weak script. I am willing to give Whedon the benefit of doubt and think he melllowed the story to accommodate the various individual plot lines running in parallel. That way it makes the movie more accessible to the average watcher. A strategy which has obviously worked considering the worldwide box office take. Jay has already told you about your question, but here are more details. My major complaint was that much of the third act resembles the Transformers 3 plot line. Alien armies coming to earth, using a portal, snake-like mechanical creatures destroying everything in their path. The only difference is that instead of autobots, it is superheroes protecting the earth. Edited May 8, 2012 by Fan in Chicago
DrDawkinstein Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 What's real sad is seeing how little money such a good movie made on opening weekend. Piracy is really killing the movie industry, no one is going to see movies anymore. Not sure how their going to pay for any other movies after this flop...
shrader Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Yeah, that looks awful. And it's not the least bit surprising, but I've already seen ads for the movie version of the Battleship game, complete with "special weapons".
Dan III Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Does anybody have a link for the final after credits scene? I was an idiot and bailed after the 1st extra scene.
DrDawkinstein Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Does anybody have a link for the final after credits scene? I was an idiot and bailed after the 1st extra scene. You didnt miss much. Per an online fan page: There was no dialogue at all and the scene was meant to show how tired the six heroes were after the battle. Chris Evans, having short hair and a beard, had to wear prosthetics and covered his face with his arm, and we see all the characters chewing slowly as the mighty Thor dug in for one big bite. Pic: http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Avengers-shawarma.jpg
BillsGuyInMalta Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 (edited) Speaking as a comic book nerd, that post-credits scene was so deliciously awesome. Not the Shawarma scene, the other one. Edited May 8, 2012 by BillsGuyBackInMalta
Dan III Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 You didnt miss much. Per an online fan page: There was no dialogue at all and the scene was meant to show how tired the six heroes were after the battle. Chris Evans, having short hair and a beard, had to wear prosthetics and covered his face with his arm, and we see all the characters chewing slowly as the mighty Thor dug in for one big bite. Pic: http://cdn.screenrant.com/wp-content/uploads/The-Avengers-shawarma.jpg Thanks!
Fan in Chicago Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 Google torrent He will be better served if he Googled 'baby sitter'
ajzepp Posted May 8, 2012 Posted May 8, 2012 This is just a rumor, so don't shoot the messenger...but apparently Whedon put the Firefly ship somewhere in the Avengers film and there are people who have reported seeing it. Second, Whedon has apparently also been on record RECENTLY indicating he's hopeful that the Firefly series will get a 2nd chance at life, with the possible suitor being, of all things, Netflix. Apparently Netflix is interested in picking up shows that died a premature death and producing them. I don't have a source for this, this is all just speculation and rumor...but I thought it was interesting for those who love the Firefly/Serenity universe.
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