Avengers

Strong Bad
Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
edited October 2012 in Music & Movies
Just got back from seeing the 3D version. TOTAL BADASS!!! I absolutely loved it. All of the characters get plenty of screen time to kick ****.

Sit through the credits for some extras.
No excuses!
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited May 2012
    Loved it when Hulk suckerpunch's Ironman.
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited May 2012
    chumlie wrote: »
    Loved it when Hulk suckerpunch's Ironman.

    He suckerpunched Thor. Hilarious though!
    No excuses!
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited May 2012
    Oops, short term memory. Excellent movie though. Hulk '' SMASH ''
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2012
    Cool, I'm planning on seeing this one.
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited May 2012
    Absolutely loved it. Simply great how just as others said. Each character gets plenty of screen time. Hulk shined IMO and my god were the scenes towards the end great with him. Funny and action packed. Everyone was great. "And hulk................smash"
    Strong Bad wrote: »
    He suckerpunched Thor. Hilarious though!

    I nearly feel out of my seat at that
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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited May 2012
    You said it BAF, Hulk was simply phenomenal in this movie! This IS the Hulk I always wanted to see in a movie. When Capt America told him that...then Hulk smiled...tell me that one scene didn't make you feel like the biggest kid in the entire theater! When he smiled I was like..."OH SH**, here it comes!!!"

    Scarlett Johansson was SMOKIN!!!
    No excuses!
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited May 2012
    I've seen a LOT of movies, leaning more towards indies than hollywood, but I can't remember the last time I anticipated a movie like this and wanting to see it in the theater. Counting the months, watching the individual movies, staying through the credits to get a peek at the Avengers storyline...and it all payed off BIG! It may not be the greatest movie I've ever seen but this is, quite possibly, the best time I've ever had at the movies, with the exception of maybe Jaws or Star Wars. THIS is what the movie-going experience should be. Michael Bay must be PISSED as THIS is the kind of movie he WANTS to make but doesn't have the chops.

    I missed Ed Norton as the Hulk, but his replacement does admirably. I thought Tony Stark was going to steal the show but I was really impressed at how Joss Whedon was able to get the characters to mesh so well. Each had their moments to shine and I got the sense that they were compelled to unite rather than have a plot that just throws them together for the wow factor but with no sustenance. I really believed their teamwork at the end and event felt a little patriotic. There were so many opportunities to cheese out in this movie but the director wisely sidesteps these temptations and rises above them. For example, I think a lesser director would have gone over the top with Capt. America's "fish-out-of-water" existence but Whedon focuses on Capt's. ability to lead in a time of crisis instead of going for the obvious time-period awkwardness.

    I highly recommend this movie to anyone who wants to re-capture that child-like joy of "going out to the movies." This will be one tough movie to beat on that accomplishment alone.
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  • mole'
    mole' Posts: 3,160
    edited May 2012
    went to see it last night.

    all "SOLD OUT"
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited May 2012
    Anyone going to a 3D version ?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2012
    There are Non-3D versions? I thought 3-D was part of the marketing on this?

    In any case, I may get a view today or not depending on how much time it takes me to buy some clothes for my daughter (bottomless credit card, here, lol). I'm trying to get her to accompany me to the film, but she's not really a fan!

    Glad to hear the "initial" (Polkie) reviews are good. But I miss our in-house critic (the guy named after the steak, you know!). Just kidding!

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  • Strong Bad
    Strong Bad Posts: 4,278
    edited May 2012
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Anyone going to a 3D version ?

    I saw the 3D version. Excellent!

    BTW, RonP should hate this movie, which means its awesome. :wink:
    No excuses!
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited May 2012
    3D was actually worth it towards the end such as the action scenes.

    Strong, you are totally right about him saying that. I did have a smile on my face.

    Do not even get me started on the black widow. I would slap my mama for her. OMG
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited May 2012
    I'm not sure what else to add besides what an incredible riot of a great movie! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience, soaking it all in, being taken on that hugely entertaining journey with the superheros. The Hulk was just spot on, as well as the other characters. The great action scenes combined with well-timed, side-splitting humor, all held together with enough plot to make sense, made it an instant favorite, and an instant buy when it's released.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,954
    edited May 2012
    but... still no John Steed and Emma Peel, right? Now, Emma Peel in 3D... I'd pay to see that...

    ahem.
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  • Shizelbs
    Shizelbs Posts: 7,433
    edited May 2012
    Strong Bad wrote: »

    BTW, RonP should hate this movie, which means its awesome. :wink:

    lol.
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  • newbie308
    newbie308 Posts: 771
    edited May 2012
    This was "hands down" the best movie I have seen on the big screen in a very long time! The 3d IMAX was not over the top, so you didn't feel like you were reading a pop up book. The S.H.E.I.L.D. carrier was awesome! The story line was entertaining from start to end, and the action scenes were easy to follow unlike the Transformers fast paced close up style. This movie was by far the best Hulk movie yet! I'd like to see more Hulk movies that follow this director's vision. Definitely made my weekend! A+
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  • Nelson57
    Nelson57 Posts: 190
    edited May 2012
    Agreed with all of the above. By the time it was over I even liked Loki. The whole theater cracked up at the Hulk and Loki scene.
    A great time at the theater.
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  • slider2828
    slider2828 Posts: 118
    edited May 2012
    Saw it last night in 3D.... The 3d is pretty amazing, I think almost rivaled avatar in terms of 3d depth and action.... Loved all aspects of the movie and can't wait to see #2..... I think another 2 years maybe? I know they announced working on it.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,988
    edited May 2012
    Saw it over the weekend, while good, didn't get that OMG feeling. They did a great job of keeping everything moving along and giveing each superhero their time on screen, but something was missing and I can't put my finger on it. The 3d effect I thought was just so so. I was expecting to be wowed, and wasn't for some reason.
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  • ROHfan
    ROHfan Posts: 1,014
    edited May 2012
    tonyb wrote: »
    Saw it over the weekend, while good, didn't get that OMG feeling. They did a great job of keeping everything moving along and giveing each superhero their time on screen, but something was missing and I can't put my finger on it. The 3d effect I thought was just so so. I was expecting to be wowed, and wasn't for some reason.

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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited May 2012
    Do they hand out those cheesey paper & celophane 3D glasses for this movie, will the better ones that you get with a 3D TV work at the theater ?

    "Every party has one." - reminds me of the first art critic in History of the World Part 1 taking a leak on the cave painting !!:lol:

    JK
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,059
    edited May 2012
    Saw it in cheesy-D with the kids.....picture was way too dim. Overall, ehhhhh. Best thing about it was the Hulk, while Captain America came off as a guy in red, white, and blue tights doing gymnastics.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    edited May 2012
    Great movie, lots of laughs & just plain fun!
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2012
    Just got back from seeing Avengers in Imax 3D.
    I'll start by saying this was a excellent movie and worth going back to see again. Story wise flowed very well , I was very happy with this. Action was amazing and spot on for each Hero. I was very impressed with the Hulk and Thor roles especially their battle , very well done and funny 2.

    3D was very good and as well done as I have seen it used. Yeah it still blurred here and there and the glass I complete hate. I think they should use Oakley or Ray ban to make more comfortable models. Take away the completely flat approach and give them some curve. Our heads are round not flat. What I really found to be an issue was I could see the projector in the top right of my glasses , it was very annoying and I wanted to take them off.

    If I go see this again , I'm going 2 D which will take away some of the awesome depth 3D brings but I won't have to wear the glasses and be uncomfortable for 2 and a half hours.

    Iron Man and Captain America made a good team and their interaction was great. Even Bruce Banner was excellent even though I wished it was Edward Norton.

    You need to see Thor to fully understand the movie. I suggest to anyone before going to see it , watch Thor and get the back story. If you didn't see Thor , you wouldn't get all the things they talked about and made references to. The whole movie was based around the 2 brothers from Osgod.
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  • Fongolio
    Fongolio Posts: 3,516
    edited May 2012
    I also saw this in IMAX 3D and it was awesome. Lots of laughs, lots of cheeze, lots of action, but also lots of story. The 3D effect for me was very good but not as good as Avatar IMAX 3D. It was perhaps the quickest 2 1/2 hour movie I've ever seen which means I was thoroghly entertained the whole time. One of the best comic to movie adaptations I've seen yet.
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited May 2012
    Saw it a couple days ago. It's pretty good, but the 3D effects aren't on the same level with Avatar.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2012
    I want to see it again in 2d.
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,092
    edited May 2012
    mantis wrote: »
    I want to see it again in 2d.

    I'll wait till it comes out on disc...I'll pick up the combo set Blu-Ray & 3D & give my Panny 65" Plasma a workout. I can't take the BS of going to a packed movie.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,201
    edited May 2012
    pearsall001 wrote: »
    I'll wait till it comes out on disc...I'll pick up the combo set Blu-Ray & 3D & give my Panny 65" Plasma a workout. I can't take the BS of going to a packed movie.
    it's not packed anymore. I saw the 7:30 show and here where plenty of open seats. It was comfortable.
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  • DMara
    DMara Posts: 1,434
    edited May 2012
    mantis wrote: »
    it's not packed anymore. I saw the 7:30 show and here where plenty of open seats. It was comfortable.

    Yep, the theater was quite empty for a 7PM show that I attended.
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