The Avengers a review

For years, we’ve been treated to lots of superhero films by Marvel.

The trend starts in 2000 with Bryan Singer’s X-Men and amplified by Sam Raimi’s Spiderman Trilogy.

When Marvel set up their own film division in late 2007 (not exactly sure when) after the disappointing Spiderman 3. They gave us Iron Man directed by Jon Favreu.

What’s really exciting though, was the confirmation at the post credit scene of Iron Man of an Avengers film in the works.

Nothing makes Fanboys jizz in their pants quicker than that.

For 4 years Marvel gave us a series of films starring members of The Avengers and finally this year they brought everybody together!

Written and directed by Joss Whedon, the film is without doubt the best Marvel’s production yet (and the biggest). Rarely does a film has a perfect blend of wit, thrill, and heart like this (last year a film this excellent has to be Super 8).

Anyway the film picks up where Thor and Captain America: The First Avenger left off (with some allusions to The Incredible Hulk as well). Nick Fury and his team of scientists (led by Thor’s Dr. Selvigg) are attempting to dissect the Tesseract but unfortunately they open a gate that allows Loki to come to earth, takes control of Dr. Selvigg and Hawkeye and run away with the Tesseract (after a Deathly Hallows Part 2-ish prologue).

Who can help Nick Fury to recover the magical Tesseract and saves the day? Why The Avengers of course! But first he needs to get them to play along with each other.

Seeing these heroes fight each other are just pure joy. When they fight each other, the action’s are great and brilliantly scripted, thrilling and incredibly humorous as well. And when they finally work together, why it's just super.

All in all a perfect summer blockbuster, apart from the brainless aliens, and the slightly disappointing Silvestri’s score (compared to Captain America). All in all The Dark Knight and the Web Slinger has every reasons to be worried (money-wise). Despite being a really good film, The Avengers is sadly not one that induces urge for repeat viewings (my way to determine good films). On first viewing the film's great but when you sit and think back, well get ready to keep changing your opinion. 4/5