Pure Entertainment

Rating: 10/10 (17 May 2015)

I was very concerned after reading some of the negative reviews. After finally seeing the flick after a late release overseas, I don't think the movie could've been much better for my expectations, though I do understand why some viewers don't quite agree. No movie can cater to everyone's taste. It just depends on what you're trying to get out of it and what you're expecting. If you're looking for some concoction of profundity or depth, this is simply not the right genre. If you think it lacks character building, my opinion is that you've gotta be realistic with respect to the number of characters and the limited film duration. There had also been plenty of opportunities in the previous standalone films for character building. The film did move at a frenetic pace, requiring a fairly comprehensive spectrum of knowledge and familiarity with the MCU in order to keep up as well as to fully comprehend and appreciate all the seemingly minute but essential details, which, if connected together effectively, would've made the experience much more rewarding. At the end of the day, I'm very pleased with the product, and I will continue to be an avid fan of the MCU. Looking very much forward to the rest of the films in the Avengers franchise.