The Avengers
At long last, the first phase of the MCU comes together in the sixth film, the Avengers. Long time fans of the superhero team got their patience rewarded. Marvel's creative team really shines here as they paid so much attention to the details from the source material and their own films.
What I loved most about this movie is that they continued all the stories of the first 5 films in this one without making the audience feel that there was too much going on. Maria Hill is also introduced, increasing the character appearances. Even Natalie Portman's face appears as Jane on a screen showing that she wasn't forgotten about either.
We learn so much more about the characters and what it's like to see them struggle to work as a team. And Loki knew that would happen. The theme of linking strengths and not flexing ego is explored in depth all while Loki exploits it to his very successful advantage. Think about this for a minute. Loki's plan required a great deal of "distraction" that an ensorcelled Hawkeye asked for. Had the squabbling not taken place, I see a much different ending.
Knowing what we know comes later, it is even more painful knowing that maybe we need to take a step back and not just assume all will be well because they're superheroes.
I remember seeing Thanos for those 2 seconds at the end of the movie and becoming lost in magical wonder about what Marvel would do with the stories I knew. Years and years of joy were to follow but I didn't know that. I just knew that my 30 something year old body still was a kid enjoying these cosmic adventures.
Stan Lee dismissing superheroes in New York is funny but not that funny haha. I loved the shawarma scene at the end of the credits and I love that you can buy them at Disney California Adventure. They're good too!
Since I am reviewing the film by itself, I'll stop here but from here on out, the films get very intertwined and it'll be more difficult to do that. I'll be reviewing by also connecting what is being shown to what has been shown.
At long last, the first phase of the MCU comes together in the sixth film, the Avengers. Long time fans of the superhero team got their patience rewarded. Marvel's creative team really shines here as they paid so much attention to the details from the source material and their own films.
What I loved most about this movie is that they continued all the stories of the first 5 films in this one without making the audience feel that there was too much going on. Maria Hill is also introduced, increasing the character appearances. Even Natalie Portman's face appears as Jane on a screen showing that she wasn't forgotten about either.
We learn so much more about the characters and what it's like to see them struggle to work as a team. And Loki knew that would happen. The theme of linking strengths and not flexing ego is explored in depth all while Loki exploits it to his very successful advantage. Think about this for a minute. Loki's plan required a great deal of "distraction" that an ensorcelled Hawkeye asked for. Had the squabbling not taken place, I see a much different ending.
Knowing what we know comes later, it is even more painful knowing that maybe we need to take a step back and not just assume all will be well because they're superheroes.
I remember seeing Thanos for those 2 seconds at the end of the movie and becoming lost in magical wonder about what Marvel would do with the stories I knew. Years and years of joy were to follow but I didn't know that. I just knew that my 30 something year old body still was a kid enjoying these cosmic adventures.
Stan Lee dismissing superheroes in New York is funny but not that funny haha. I loved the shawarma scene at the end of the credits and I love that you can buy them at Disney California Adventure. They're good too!
Since I am reviewing the film by itself, I'll stop here but from here on out, the films get very intertwined and it'll be more difficult to do that. I'll be reviewing by also connecting what is being shown to what has been shown.
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