About The Avengers

Rating: 6/10 (9 November 2014)

I just watched the movie and don't have a whole lot to say except that I thought it was almost all style and no substance. Yes, the picture/visuals was beautiful, special effects amazing and action sequences engaging, but ultimately for me at least, there wasn't a decent story to bring it all together, so what's the point? Also, where is the real suspense in a fight when nobody can be killed? All the Avengers and even Loki were either immortal or at least seemingly invincible, so after a while it felt like watching an endless fight that no one could win. Just a bunch of fighting and explosions for no real reason except to watch something "exciting" happen.
Maybe I'm a little critical and demanding when it comes to movies, but if I'm going to invest my time, especially when it's 2 hours and 20 minutes of it, I want a little more than what I got with this movie. This was basically perpetual action providing mindless entertainment. Oh yeah, and of course a bunch of beautiful people running around in costumes. Again, all style and little substance.
For what it's worth, that's my two cent summary. Hope it was worth it to you.
Cheers