SuperEpicMan
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To those people that have seen the movie, how would you rank it compared to other comic book movies, and have you any impressions on The Dark Knight Rises trailer which was meant to be attached.
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Marvel's The Avengers |OT| (Dir. Joss Whedon) [Spoilers unmarked]
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shira
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Tdkr trailer > avengers
Lol trailer launches may 4
SuperEpicMan
Banned
Damnnn does that mean I won't see it when I see the movie on friday, because its out earlier in the UK
Messypandas
Member
shiiieeeett. seeing this on thursday. bummer
Sickboy007
Member
Captain America is the better movie, but it seems this progresses the story started in Thor.
SuperEpicMan
Banned
Do you mean better than Thor, or better than The Avengers (if you have seen it).
I enjoyed Thor more than Captain America, even though I recognise it as the lesser film, I really like the magical aspects to the story, but with those two films I imagine its personal preference.
I would advise you to rent both Captain America and Thor. Especially Thor, since Loki is the big villain in this movie too.
Yes. The only Avengers movie that isn't important to watch is TIH.
:lol Are you seriously asking for spoilers?
Banana Kid
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From what I understand (mostly from the comic prequel), Loki and the Cosmic Cube are gonna be pretty big parts of this movie, so you should probably watch Thor and Cap.
They're both pretty solid movies, too. Totally worth seeing.
TacticalFox88
Banned
Look no further than the Avatar thread....or anything James Cameron related.
Escape Goat
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This thread has come full circle more times than the Mass Effect thread.
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Is there a Post-Credits scene?
My party wanted nah needed to leave as soon as the movie was over, so i didnt get to watch even the what looked to be cool End Credits sequence.
Serious Spoilers Inside:
My party wanted nah needed to leave as soon as the movie was over, so i didnt get to watch even the what looked to be cool End Credits sequence.
Serious Spoilers Inside:
The movie was pretty damn exciting, not too many complaints, but i found myself looking forward to seeing hulks madness more than anything.....is that a good sign or a bad sign?
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Just wait for the movie. ;P
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
It was fun.
The narrative itself is absolute garbage, but once you realize it is all just an excuse to get these fanboy service (self-service in Whedon's case) scenes on screen, you just sort of roll with it.
And those scenes are where this movie lives. Of course, if you're expecting any serious drama in these scenes, you've come to the wrong movie. Whedon makes no attempt to deviate from his 'let's lighten the mood' mentality, as he is having the characters crack jokes at every single turn.
You don't feel invested in the film in terms of caring about any of the stakes at hand, just as Whedon doesn't really seem invested in the story enough to come up with anything than the most convenient and ridiculous get out of jail free cards to bail out of each narrative conflict.
But like I said, it doesn't matter. You're there to watch these character banter with one another. And it's fun to watch. Like any comedy, I'm not sure how good it will be on rewatch once you know all the jokes, but there is some very satisfying humor and chemistry between the main players - good and bad, without spoiling anything.
The Avengers is Oceans 12 with ILM pumping a whole bunch of CG destruction into the background.
It sometimes loses it's focus and in typical Whedon style, gravitates toward less interesting side characters that are paper thin. There is one part that made me roll my eyes.
Lots of cheese. A lot of the bureau/SHIELD ops dialogue is just bad.
Hulk does absolutely own the film, though without spoiling anything, I will say that I was disappointed that Whedon seemed to contradict our introduction to The Hulk, as if he wasn't sure how to write around him without changing his character.
Action was very decent. I could see Paramount looking to Whedon for the next Transdongers after Bay.
I enjoyed it enough, but probably won't revisit until it hits TV, so that the jokes might hit again.
In the end, it's an ILM showcase with some nice comedy running throughout that doesn't take itself seriously. It's fun, but doesn't come anywhere near the top-tier superhero films.
The narrative itself is absolute garbage, but once you realize it is all just an excuse to get these fanboy service (self-service in Whedon's case) scenes on screen, you just sort of roll with it.
And those scenes are where this movie lives. Of course, if you're expecting any serious drama in these scenes, you've come to the wrong movie. Whedon makes no attempt to deviate from his 'let's lighten the mood' mentality, as he is having the characters crack jokes at every single turn.
You don't feel invested in the film in terms of caring about any of the stakes at hand, just as Whedon doesn't really seem invested in the story enough to come up with anything than the most convenient and ridiculous get out of jail free cards to bail out of each narrative conflict.
But like I said, it doesn't matter. You're there to watch these character banter with one another. And it's fun to watch. Like any comedy, I'm not sure how good it will be on rewatch once you know all the jokes, but there is some very satisfying humor and chemistry between the main players - good and bad, without spoiling anything.
The Avengers is Oceans 12 with ILM pumping a whole bunch of CG destruction into the background.
It sometimes loses it's focus and in typical Whedon style, gravitates toward less interesting side characters that are paper thin. There is one part that made me roll my eyes.
Lots of cheese. A lot of the bureau/SHIELD ops dialogue is just bad.
Hulk does absolutely own the film, though without spoiling anything, I will say that I was disappointed that Whedon seemed to contradict our introduction to The Hulk, as if he wasn't sure how to write around him without changing his character.
Action was very decent. I could see Paramount looking to Whedon for the next Transdongers after Bay.
I enjoyed it enough, but probably won't revisit until it hits TV, so that the jokes might hit again.
In the end, it's an ILM showcase with some nice comedy running throughout that doesn't take itself seriously. It's fun, but doesn't come anywhere near the top-tier superhero films.
shira
Member
They shoulda put the tdkr trailer after the end credits scene, like a double whammy
End credits
thanos
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
:O Stop pulling stuff up out of your arse. I was skeptical and cautiously optimistic of John Carter.
IF you'll go back to my War Horse thread, you'll see that I was pimping that movie hard and ended up being shattered by how weak it was when I saw an early press screening. I ripped it to shreds.
Seems about right. Fun fanboy fodder and nothing more.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
Glad you somewhat enjoyed it Sculli, but WOW, it's amazing actually how close I came to hitting the nail on the mark. For comparison, here is my fake Sculli review I posted a few hours ago, based on his past opinions about movies and such:
Sculli Fake Review said:
LOL!
Black_Stride
do not tempt fate do not contrain Wonder Woman's thighs do not do not
Fuck!
Again Serious Spoilers:|
Thanos! you are fucking joking Im so hurt i had to leave, now im gonna have to watch the movie again this weekend...im such a loser for missing out on the post-credits....is he fully CGI or a dude in costume?
The Elite
BOSS
Fuck, the Hulk stuff was spot on.
Poor Sculli, he's entitled to his opinion but this is hilarious.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Except that I think that Whedon was a very good choice for this movie in the end. I thought the action was good and thought the story was complete garbage.
But apart from getting those three main things wrong, yeah you completely nailed it, broheim.
Hot Coldman
Banned
No offense Sculli but I never want people to give as much of a fuck about my posts as they do yours, shit seems weird. Nice write-up, though.
shira
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The Elite
BOSS
Judging by some of the posts I've seen you make I'm surprised you were going to see it.
And with that you go on ignore.
Escape Goat
Member
I don't think people give any more or less fucks what Sculli or Expendable say. They just dominate the course of the discussion.
$$$$
Sold
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
SPOILER ALERT!! THIS IS ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO HAVE SEEN THE MOVIE. IF YOU ARE GOING TO SEE IT, READING THIS WILL RUIN AN AMAZING SCENE, SO DON'T READ.
Hulk smashing the shit out of Loki was fucking hilarious. Audience at that shit up.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
dat one liner right after
shira
Member
I've seen all of previous movies and a huge marvel fan, but if its just more of the same I'm not going to IMAX3D opening midnite, prolly just Tuesday cheap night.
You need a serious time investment if you are going to sleep at 3am on a weekday.
It's only because of how much he's trolled every Avengers thread.
That's exactly why I'm not going to the IMAX 3D midnight showing on Thurs night/Friday morning. I'd be so damn tired for work on Friday.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
I think Oceans 12 with superheroes is the perfect way to describe The Avengers. No real interesting plot, no real dramatic stakes, convenient narrative turns abound to the point where nothing really matters, but if you like the characters, watching them all interact with one another is like going out on the town with the boys, only to finish the night reminiscing and laughing about that time Damon fucked up the meeting in the cafe by trying to speaking gibberish.
Oh and I should point out that I saw it in glorious 2D, because fuck that converted shit.
Oh and I should point out that I saw it in glorious 2D, because fuck that converted shit.
The Elite
BOSS
I wouldn't say Sculli has trolled the Avengers thread but this was never his type of movie to begin with. Still, he seemed to like it enough.
People trolling the thread are the ones who are saying they're only going to the film to see the TDKR trailer.
I'd like to see a reviewer score films on a scale of Oceans 11 to 13.
Escape Goat
Member
How do you see who the top posters are in a thread?
Is it better than the other Marvel films? Which one has been your favorite so far?
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
Click the number of replies on the right side.
Pai Pai Master
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I want to know what's going through someone's head when they spend minutes of their day writing up a pretend movie review from the perspective of another internet forum poster.
The Elite
BOSS
And yet he has the 2nd most posts in this thread. Funny how that works out.
damn, beat me to my point.
Affeinvasion
Member
I like when comic book movies are true to comic books as a medium; meaning: I don't give a rat's ass about the story in a comic book movie because by and large mainstream superhero comics have laughably contrived story-lines. I'm ok with that. Superhero team books are excuses for having huge action spreads with 10 or so characters and explosions everywhere mixed with team/team and team/villain banter. I want those things out of my comic book movies. I will watch other films based around other artistic mediums for rich character development and plot.
TLDR: Sculli's review is as close to what I want in The Avengers as I can imagine. If this movie was TDK it would have failed at being an Avengers movie.
TLDR: Sculli's review is as close to what I want in The Avengers as I can imagine. If this movie was TDK it would have failed at being an Avengers movie.
SCULLIBUNDO
Banned
Iron Man is still the best Marvel film so far.
I would say
IM > IM2 (which I still find disappointing, but has some nice moments) > The Avengers > Thor > Cap > Hulk (Ang Lee) > Incredible Hulk
The Anti-Monitor
Banned
Watching this on friday, saturday, and monday.
Can't fucking wait.
Can't fucking wait.
Escape Goat
Member
Neato. I learned one more of GAF's secrets today.
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