Avengers have assembled!

Rating: 10/10 (7 August 2012)

After seeing this movie for the 9th time, I guess it's high time that I actually wrote a review of Marvel's Avengers. OK,just letting you know that there MAY be spoilers ahead! Read on at your OWN peril.
First, understand that as a comic book fan boy since I was 8,that this was a dream that had finally come true! The Avengers,earth's mightiest heroes had at long last become a film. Let me say,that my only fear was that it wouldn't live up to my expectations and I would be disappointed. Ladies and Gentlemen, it EXCEEDED them.
What makes this movie an enjoyable and entertaining experience? Well, you have to begin with the film's director,Joss(the BOSS)Whedon of Firefly,Buffy the vampire,and Serenity fame. You can tell when he scripted this,he has a love and admiration for the iconic characters. He himself,has written for comics too. The man knows his stuff. He knew what the not only the fanboys wanted,but also,those who weren't familiar with comic,NEEDED and that needs was entertainment! The story is a simple one.Nothing complex or deep,but it does it's job.However,it was a classic comic book plot,which I dug! I was impressed with the film's pacing. It didn't make me feel tired or anxious. The visual EFX were fantastic! The CGI on the Hulk,in this film,is the best yet so far!Impressive.
The cast! Well,wow!EVERYONE and I do mean EVERYONE,from Downey,Evans,Hamesworth,Ruffalo,Scarjo,Jackson,Renner,and on down just were fantastic. I wished that Hawkeye had a little bit more screen time,but being that he was being mind controlled by Loki(brilliantly played by Tom Hiddleston).
Lots of cool action too in this film! OH man!Classic comic book geekiness abound. I mean,we get to see Iron Man vs Thor for heaven's sake!The coolest scene for me,is seeing the big three(Cap,Iron man,and Thor)standing together amid the aftermath of aforementioned battle. The fight between Thor and the Hulk on the Hellicarrier was EPIC too.
So,what makes this a film that you should see? Well,honestly,it's a good solid piece of entertainment. NO,it doesn't have the serious realism of the dark knight rises or any deep thought provoking messages,but it's a film that you can take your family to if you want to escape the heat or stress of the day! This movie has a good balance of drama and humor. It kinda does remind me of Indepence Day too. It seems to have that unifying affect drawing together everyone no matter what race,religion or creed.
I highly recommend this movie.It's worth the trip.