Well it wouldn't be summer without a Superhero Blockbuster, and this year it happened to be an alliance of superheroes, in The Avengers. I went with my mom this morning, at the classic Rave Motion Pictures, a place full of many movie memories. (Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, The Matrix). It seemed only fitting that I would later see my old friend Serge, who was with me for most of those memories. I don't go to the theaters as much as I use to, but I still always try to catch the biggest blockbusters of the year. These movies are high on budget, special effects, nonstop action, big name actors, and constant suspense. This seems to be an especially big year for blockbusters; The Dark Knight Rises, Skyfall, The Great Gatsby, and The Hobbit are my "must-see-in-theater-films" of the year. Yet for now, I will focus on my experience with The Avengers.
The story is quickly set in motion when the main villain, Loki, Thor's brother, infiltrates the SHIELD headquarters to steal a powerful source of energy known as the Tesseract. Nick Furry, the director of SHIELD played by Samuel Jackson, fears that the Tesseract is not safe in Loki's hands, and begins the Avenger Initiative, an alliance of superheros. With the help of his top secret agents, such as the manipulative Black Widow, he is able to round up some of the most powerful superheroes to fight against Loki. After some dramatic hesitation, Captain America, Iron Man, and Bruce Banner/The Hulk all join in on the operation. Thor also later joins them, feeling guilty that his brother has once again reeked havoc on the people of Earth. The four superheroes are joined by two super agents, The Black Widow and Clint Barton/The Hawkeye. This team of superheros is then able to give Loki and his army of mutants a fair fight, in the heart of New York City.
As a blockbuster, this movie does not disappoint, and is worth every penny to see in theater. Each character/actor brings something quite unique to their roles. Captain America, played by Chris Evans, makes for good comic relief, as an old school legend who still packs a punch. The Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr, brings his usual narcissism to the story and somehow still wins over the crowd by saving the day. Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo, is ashamed of his Hulkish demeanor, yet steals the show when he finally loses control. Then there is the seductive and manipulative, Black Widow, played by the amazing Scarlett Johannson, who is always a step ahead of everybody. Thor returns with his godly persona, however is some what of a dud in this movie, as is Hawkeye. The showdown in the end, is the cliche stuff Hollywood is made of, full of action, drama, laughs, and suspense. And somehow it just doesn't get old, watching giant mutants and superheroes destroying New York City on the big screen. Loki has an army, the Avengers have a Hulk. Great stuff!
As a blockbuster, this movie does not disappoint, and is worth every penny to see in theater. Each character/actor brings something quite unique to their roles. Captain America, played by Chris Evans, makes for good comic relief, as an old school legend who still packs a punch. The Iron Man, Robert Downey Jr, brings his usual narcissism to the story and somehow still wins over the crowd by saving the day. Bruce Banner, played by Mark Ruffalo, is ashamed of his Hulkish demeanor, yet steals the show when he finally loses control. Then there is the seductive and manipulative, Black Widow, played by the amazing Scarlett Johannson, who is always a step ahead of everybody. Thor returns with his godly persona, however is some what of a dud in this movie, as is Hawkeye. The showdown in the end, is the cliche stuff Hollywood is made of, full of action, drama, laughs, and suspense. And somehow it just doesn't get old, watching giant mutants and superheroes destroying New York City on the big screen. Loki has an army, the Avengers have a Hulk. Great stuff!
2 comments:
good to see you are still blogging! i am revamping my old blog...keep an eye on it!
Nice, let me know when it's ready!
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