Entertaining as hell

Rating: 8/10 (6 May 2012)

I generally am not particularly eager to see movies with all that hype around them. It often means little more than clever marketing. The Avengers proved me wrong. What is good about this film is that it takes all your mind and all your guts during 2.30h. Clever, full of action, suspense, and humour.
The special effects were just incredibly effective. The way the story develops, from the 'what do we do?' question to Nick Fury, with the title then appearing to the hidden genuine end of the movie. The action does stop only for the viewer to appreciate the characters' mindset (actors did a good job), and understand what's coming next. I liked the space given to the female characters (mostly Black Widow) to actually portray rich, smart, and strong individuals. Neither over-sexualised (of course, it's comic inspired so the body is there, but there is no direct reliance on her appearance per se to win), neither victimised. I actually liked the fact that it is Black Widow who closes the passage. Few mistakes for me: Not enough importance was given to Thor. Captain America did look a little bit overwhelmed by his team mates. That great weapon Phil talked about before using it against Loki did not do anything at all, I expected him to be wounded. The 'glass cage' falling with Thor didn't do it for me, when you can take the full strength of Iron Man, you can take a fall (he's a God, too).
Of course, I loved the 'credits ending scene', even if half the crowd missed it. it! 8/10