Marvel finally gets it right. After the disappointment of
Ghostrider, I was not feeling to optimistic about going to see the Avengers,
but after seeing the movie I have say I’m impressed.
Writer/director Joss Whedon nails Avengers. The story pays homage
to the very first Avengers story in comic books, recently reprinted in Marvel’s
The Coming of the Avengers. The
original tale involved Ironman, Thor and the Hulk stopping Loki from overtaking
the Earth. Whedon adds the newer characters Black Widow and Hawkeye filling in
for original members, Wasp and Ant Man.
While the writer/director could have easily focused on the “Big
Guns”, I’m happy to say that all of the characters received fair treatment and
equal screen time. As for the actors, each in their turn had their “moment” and
portrayed their roles superbly. Rising above the others, however, were Samuel
L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner. Jackson with his
usual grit, seemed born to play the one-eyed commander. Ruffalo was successfully
able to personify the withdrawn and reluctant side of Banner while still
getting his noble spirit across.
One piece of advice make sure you’re the last person to leave
the theater, or you will miss out on, not only the set-up for the next movie,
but a delightful final denouement.
Barbie66
