:"Oh. So that's what it does."

Rating: 10/10 (8 May 2012)

I am in awe. Marvel and Paramount's slow, but purposeful, journey over the last few summers has paid off as I could never imagine. It worked, folks. It worked. The film is not necessarily a thought-provoking Acadey Award winning film, but is is entertainment of the highest order, with some wonderfully funny moments and, believe it or not, strong character development for the entire Cast.
Joss Whedon deserves the vast amount of credit. He reminds me of a young Steven Spielberg, around the time of Jaws and Close Encounter: young, successful, enjoying his work, and completely ignored by his elderly, and jealous, peers.
I suspect, and hope, the sequel will delve a little deeper into drama and the psyche of each character. This film is a great example of how to properly start an ongoing, and compelling, film series.