The Avengers 10 out of 10

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2012)

Josh Whedon's The Avengers is by far, the best super hero movie ever. Two and a half hours of this action packed thriller will leave you wanting even more. The hero's need no build up they have all been introduced in the previous marvel films and we are able to jump right into the main story. Personally the part that makes this film the best of its genre is that unlike all the movies that came before, it takes place during the day in bright and vibrant locations. The Cgi does an amazing job and we are no longer stuck in night time brawls.
We are thrust right into the action with Thor's brother Loki in a strange realm hosted by the dark leader of the Chitauri who promises him the aid of an alien army in exchange for securing the Tesseract. Armed with a new weapon that can fire energy and take over your mind, Loki heads to earth. With earth helpless the avengers must be formed, a team of super hero's ready to save the day. It's great that all the heroes have been introduced and we are left wondering how all these huge personalities will mesh together. We've gotten to know Tony Stark, the outdated Captain America, mighty Thor, provoking Black Widow, the perfectionist Hawk eye and the whole monstrosity that is the Hulk. Avenger's does a great job in showing how all these heroes befriend one another because of their interactions. But before earth's new team of heroes can find their balance, Loki is in their heads causing anger and conflicts.
For all of the crazy battles and action, the best moments are the slower scenes that develop the characters bonds. From the Hulk giving a "pat" on the back of Thor or Tony Stark and Dr. Banner talking in scientific terms that nobody else understands. It gives this sense that the interactions are true and lets us relate to them even if or not a fan of the series. Not to mention the unexpected humor in the best of times giving us as viewers a kind of relief from the non-stop action.
Now for the downsides, though only few the story is very predictable in terms of its plot and you're really never left wondering "what's next?" but, just whens the next explosion. Also the film seems like more of a TV show then a movie. But overall this movie is the best of the best when it comes to super hero movies.