Novelty Hype Avengers

Rating: 7/10 (1 May 2013)

The avengers is one of the most talked about films in recent memory especially when it made such an explosion at the box office. The avengers was breaking and creating box office records left right and centre. The avengers you would think would be an interesting idea if done right and it most certainly has been.
There are 6 avengers members and there master nick fury which you would think with all the characters history and really complex individual story lines it would just be a great big mess just trying to fit them all in equally and there lives to fit into the story which is surprisingly done well but could be better.
Although the Avengers does great at fitting the characters in, that isn't always the case. On some occasions such as Bruce which is the Hulk, is given a more of a side character feel, such as his dilemma being the Hulk and given into anger is sidestepped a bit. There are inconsistencies in the story for example during the beginning they build up Bruce's character slightly (when not giving in to one liners and action movie formula cliché's). Bruce has to deal with his hulk anger issues and attacks the female avenger but later is completely in control out of the blue, which isn't bad, it could probably have been done better and built up more.
The movie of course does have some shinning lights in the picture, Iron man and Thor clearly take front row in the story due to Thor having family issues with the antagonist to resolve and Iron man's very big charismatic personality is hard to ignore and could be seen to take some of the spotlight in the movie.
The American avenger possibly needs more conflict in this movie like dealing with the modern day world or having a deep connection with somebody he didn't just share less than 1 minute of screen time. The American avenger is just the usual possible leader figure of the group, that is just there to deliver one liners and be the conflict with iron man.
The avenger with the cross bow didn't really have a developed background in comparison with the others but did instill some form of sub plot that could have probably been done without. To be fair even though well performed it wouldn't of made a real difference if he wasn't there, he doesn't add to the story and has next to no real conflict to speak of.
Nick fury which is performed by Samuel L Jackson which really does suit the role and definitely needed more screen time as this was simply the best actor in the film and the films greatest asset. There is hope that in the next film of the avengers there will be more conflict and story for this character, Nick Fury wasn't well developed in his background and didn't really have enough to do but was performed brilliantly.
The portrayal of Loki was an excellent role for the unknown actor Tom Hiddleston and really excelled at being the vengeful younger brother. This role probably would have been more fun if he had played to more humour(It's not that like he's the god of mischief or anything) instead we got a more one dimensional character that was bitter, jealous and ambitious which was just about it.
The script itself was not flawless there were a good few plot holes and a few lazy and convenient plot point to carry the story forward. The villain leader of the mighty alien army that the avengers was fighting and what seemed dark and mysteries figure. The villain came and looked like he could double cross Loki at any time and what seemed like a very fragile alliance came to nothing.(A waste of a very potentially brilliant story ark).
The film you could argue didn't really have enough tension in the story, the story possibly made it a bit to easy for the heroes and during the conflict. They had the attitude as if it was a sports match instead of the end of the world dilemma, so there was no real fear, dread or relevant emotion from the heroes and just stayed in the comfort zone characters. The villain Loki could have been made better if he had been a bit more humourful instead of the stubborn whiny, I want power now attitude.
The CGI in the film was amazing and used really well, not to the point it's shoved in your face or there is to much going on in the background to notice it. The CGI was used really well and found the right balance with making the dangers threatening and not overcrowding the whole scene with explosions, in every street corner until the audience get bored, the fireworks if overused to the point of having the same affects as sparklers on the big screen as the novelty wears off.
The avengers was a great film, not a flawless film and certainly no where near the hype it was given. The film is family friendly and does have a few good characters and a paced developing story. The film is something worth noting as a film that is definitely worth seeing not going as far as saying unmissable and does get to slow at some points but all in all worth catching if you have time.
This film is a good 7 out of 10 and definitely recommended film to see but could be considered overrated, to much hype and a dab of the novelty effect.