Absolute must watch

Rating: 9/10 (1 May 2012)

This eagerly awaited epic blockbuster didn't disappoint in the slightest. The big budget $220m movie directed by the relatively inexperienced director Joss Whedon (Buffy the vampire slayer and Serenity) incorporates the personal motives of every character in fighting a war that can only be won by the super powers that be.
The film oozes coolness and the futuristic technology with leave the viewer smiling and connecting with each character. The plot of the movie revolves very much around fantasy with aspects of sci-fi which works well to ensure the hero's really are up against a challenge. There were areas which could have been better explained with regard to the villainous characters and where the portal came from. However, with a running time of 144 minutes you can certainly understand why it wasn't.
The movie is rated 12A as it should be with no real violent scenes or swearing and a lot more humorous that initially expected. A film made for an extremely diverse audience families, groups of friends, Marvel readers and even couples. Good acting, good effects, good soundtrack, great film!