A Thrilling Ride

Rating: 7/10 (7 May 2012)

This new superhero flick by "Marvel" is quite good. Being a fan of many past Marvel movies, I feel that director Joss Whedon did give most comic book fans a film that they will remember. It is packed with action, costumed superheroes, villains, gadgets, plot-twists, witty dialogue - much like a well written comic strip. However, for those not entirely familiar with the heroes, as well as those who are looking for a more serious plot, they won't find anything deep in this flick. It is, as Roger Ebert put it, "The Westminster Dogshow of superheroes." The production team incorporates myriads of digital visual and sonic effects to give film-goers the biggest bang for their buck.
Nevertheless, children will find it very exciting, as will most Marvel aficionados. If you are a sucker for a pleasing Friday-night flick, with not too much to offer other than a thrilling, star-studded adventure, and a number of humorous jests by Robert Downey Jr. this is certainly for you.
Enjoy!