TheKaeptain
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Marvel's The Avengers |OT| (Dir. Joss Whedon) [Spoilers unmarked]
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Ever since Iron Man 2
Is that how you feel? Did you see it?
Meus Renaissance
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Sorry, no. I was just speaking generally. I had the chance to see it last week but decided to wait until its nation wide opening because I like to see these in a full theatre on a Friday night. I was just wondering if anyone else felt similar about the second half thing. They introduce the character and the themes so well but ironically, being comic book action movies, disappoint especially in the last act a.k.a boss fight scenes.
PhoncipleBone
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Reviews seem to suggest this is the opposite. Meh beginning then crazy ending.
I don't remember a point where The Incredible Hulk or Iron Man 2 were excellent.
Good Job Bob
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Deleted member 10571
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Bwahaha, okay, this actually had some legit funny scenes
That Loki conversation :lol
shira
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Is Samjack going to swear in this?
They were excellent in lowering my expectations a little for the next movies, so I enjoyed Thor and Captain America even more as a result! I still enjoyed them though. Fun movies. There are some pretty good action scenes in Iron Man 2!
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Yeah
They weren't cinematic masterpieces, but come on, they weren't that bad as people make them to be. Except for Norton Hulk, I pretty much had fun in all of them.my big concern is the final act. With Whedon at the helm, I have a good feeling about the chemistry between the heros, and the teasers/trailers bear that out I think. Personally this movie for me hinges more on that than the action. But we've only really seen one action sequence - that bloody street with the cars on - over and over again. I hope there is more than that, or that its epic and done really well.
Would you honestly rather see the entire movie in the trailers? I wouldn't.
Probably not.
I can imagine him swearing his ass of on set like there's no tomorrow. We need those cuts in the BluRay. Menu option before the movie starts; "Tamed and caged SamJack OR Full-on Unleashed SamJack"
whats with all the Whedon hate (generally, and in this thread)? Is it the idea that he's playful with ideas and situations, so for some that tips over into 'snarky' and disrespectful of beloved characters?
All I've ever seen of his stuff (not much, granted) has been enjoyable. Not taking things too seriously but not taking the piss either.
All I've ever seen of his stuff (not much, granted) has been enjoyable. Not taking things too seriously but not taking the piss either.
I can't speak for others, but I just don't like Whedon's directing and writing style. He's a very TV type of director in all the bad ways, and his writing and characters tend to be cheesy and targeted at teenagers. I didn't enjoy Buffy, Angel, or Firefly, and I never bothered watching Dollhouse. I don't hate him, I'm just not a fan.
no, but given that trailers need to show some wham-bam to attract idiots, you'd think they'd show at least teases of other areas.
going to see it this Thursday in 2D. Looking forward to it - kicks off the summer season nicely
SuperEpicMan
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Got my tickets to see this on friday in 3D IMAX, awesome seats as well because odeon lets you choose them online. I am so glad to see this get good reviews, it was such an ambitious idea that it would have been sad to see it get lesser reviews. It looks like its going to raise the bar again, just hope The Dark Knight Rises delivers equally. It will be nice to see the new batman trailer on an IMAX screen as well.
If that's your big concern, then you're in great shape.
furrygiblets
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That single review (still the only rotten one) has 237 comments, while all the 26 positive ones combined have less than 100.
The Internet never disappoints.
Weekend 3 of my Avengers preparation went great. Had another family over to watch Capt America, and they loved it. So far we've watched TIH>Thor>Capt America....might try to knock out IM2 this weekend, but we all have plans.
So....unless I find someone to go with me on Friday May 4th, I might have to see the movie by myself that night. But our group is all going on Saturday the 5th. I told my wife I can't wait for Sat, and must see it on Friday.
So....unless I find someone to go with me on Friday May 4th, I might have to see the movie by myself that night. But our group is all going on Saturday the 5th. I told my wife I can't wait for Sat, and must see it on Friday.
The Outsider
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Reminds me of last summer. I saw First Class at midnight, then saw it again the next night.
I think I saw Thor and Cap three times each, if I'm not mistaken. Before anyone calls me insane, I see movies for free.
The Elite
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I have done Iron Man, TIH and Iron Man 2 so far. I'll probably get Thor and Cap done by the end of this week.
My midnight tickets for The Avengers are secured.
Can't fucking wait.
The Outsider
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I'm waiting on the roommates and I to finish up with exams before we start our marathon.
Hoping to watch Iron Man maybe Wednesday or Thursday.
Hoping to watch Iron Man maybe Wednesday or Thursday.
DrForester
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Well, this is Joss Whedon, it's just going to stop at the :45 min mark.
Mengy
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I'm just the opposite, I actually like most of Whedon's work very much. I loved Buffy and Angel, but especially Firefly. If I had one wish from a genie in a bottle, it would be a toss up between world peace, a billion dollars, and to renew Firefly with the original cast and keep it going for at least seven seasons.
Joss has a real talent for writing ensemble casts without focusing too much on any one character. That's why I'm excited that he got Avengers, his style is perfect for it. He is like literally my number one pick for doing a movie like Avengers.
Nizz
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I think you just summed up my feelings on Whedon. None of his stuff has ever appealed to me. Buffy, Angel, Firefly or Dollhouse. I don't hate on the guy because I'm honestly not too familiar with his work.
But from the clips/ads I've seen for Avengers, he seems like he's pulled off something pretty cool.
Backwards Marathon
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Today or Thursday
But when you read the review it is laughable especially when you look at what she rated higher than the Avengers:
Green Lantern
Green Hornet
Twilight
Watchmen
The Avengers trailers have been better than those movies..
She refers to Nick Fury as Nick Frost, makes negative comments because the crowd in the theater cheered when they finally get together to fight, complains about "no character development" yet all the heroes had their own movies or roles in those movies and since there is a giant robot in the movie its obviously Transformers 2.0.
Speedymanic
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Well, it's here....time for a bet of some kind.
I'm still going with my guess that it won't make more than $250 at the BO, anyone care to counter bet?
Let's say the loser has to wear the avatar the winner chooses for a couple of months or has their tag changed if the mods are on board.
I'm still going with my guess that it won't make more than $250 at the BO, anyone care to counter bet?
Let's say the loser has to wear the avatar the winner chooses for a couple of months or has their tag changed if the mods are on board.
Good Job Bob
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Domestic or worldwide?
Speedymanic
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Domestic, t's obviously going to be a massive hit WW.
There's just something about it that makes me think it won't be that big of a hit at the BO.
Moving the goalposts already. Lol.
Speedymanic said:
http://m.neogaf.com/showpost.php?p=32025039&postcount=40
Speedymanic
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Selective quoting, lol.
I mentioned both 200m and 250m. I'm still within the range I brought up last year. Changing it to 300m - 350m would have been moving the goal posts.
Its tracking to make 150 million plus opening weekend. hard to see it make only 100 million more the rest of the way.
Hero_of_the_Day
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You can move the goal post to $300 million, it'll still make it.
Speedymanic
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125m if I'm not mistaken. Still, it doesn't feel like a movie that will benefit from repeated viewings or a massive, loyal fanbase like THG. The 3D tax will help it make more than it otherwise would.
We'll find out soon enough, but I'm sticking with my prediction.
Hero_of_the_Day
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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/the-avengers-dark-knight-rises-box-office-312398
I think it'll pretty easily get to $250 and crawl to about $300 (give or take $10 million). Decent enough chance of becoming their biggest movie yet.
Angry Puppy
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The Hawkeye part really got me haha.
Nope. It's tracking north of $150.
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/the-avengers-dark-knight-rises-box-office-312398
Good Job Bob
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EleventhDoctor
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I'm so excited to see this!
My brother in law and sister in law haven't seen Thor or Captain America-but they're going to see this-I can't convince them to watch Thor or Cap-even if I tell them that they setup this storyline, and Loki is from Thor....
My brother in law and sister in law haven't seen Thor or Captain America-but they're going to see this-I can't convince them to watch Thor or Cap-even if I tell them that they setup this storyline, and Loki is from Thor....
You're crazy to think it will only gross $200-$250 million. It will cross $200 million in 10 days.
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