The Best Marvel Superhero Movie To Date

Rating: 9/10 (5 June 2012)

This movie managed not only to be far more compelling than the (below- )average lot of most superhero movies, as well as far more funny. It was great that each of the heroes was allowed to shine, in the case of Thor and Captain America even more than in their eponymous films. It was excellent to have an action movie plot that didn't try to pad itself out by adding mystery (though there is some of that). The dialog between characters was perfectly written to illustrate their respective personalities, and how they butt heads with one another before learning to work together. My one real complaint is that the Hulk, while a ton of comic smashing fun once he does get rolling, is stretched out a bit too long with Banner lamenting his fate and warning to "not get me angry." Still, that's more than made up for once he comes into his own. The sequel hook at the end was also tantalizing, but is probably lost on most casual viewers. Highly recommended!