Author Topic: Avengers = Movie of the Year :trollface :smug :umad (Read 36727 times)

Great Rumbler · « **on:** April 25, 2012, 05:05:02 PM »

Quote from: Associated Press

The dialogue sparkles as brightly as the special effects; these people may be wearing ridiculous costumes but they're well fleshed-out underneath. And so in every regard, this movie truly fulfills its hype.

Quote from: Variety

Like a superior, state-of-the-art model built from reconstituted parts, Joss Whedon's buoyant, witty and robustly entertaining superhero smash-up is escapism of a sophisticated order.

Quote from: Hollywood Reporter

Whedon pulls off a stunning feat in bringing balance to this superhuman circus, engineered to charm the geek core and non-fans alike.

Quote from: IGN

It took nearly a half-century to make it happen onscreen, but The Avengers was worth the wait, pairing together the perfect cast and perfect writer/director.

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/marvels_the_avengers/

35 Fresh, 1 Rotten, 98% positive. 8.3/10 average.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:05:56 PM »

cant wait to get drunk and watch this boss-ass movie

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:10:59 PM »

Whedon was involved? Can it get even more generic?

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:15:40 PM »

Quote from: FlameofCallandorReturns on April 25, 2012, 05:10:59 PM

Whedon was involved? Can it get even more generic?

The Cabin in the Woods was amazing.

brob · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:23:33 PM »

aren't pre-release reviews generally more positive than those after wide release for films of this kind?

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #5 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:24:11 PM »

Quote from: Positive Touch on April 25, 2012, 05:05:56 PM

cant wait to get drunk and watch this boss-ass movie

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #6 on:** April 25, 2012, 05:27:48 PM »

Quote from: Brobzoid on April 25, 2012, 05:23:33 PM

aren't pre-release reviews generally more positive than those after wide release for films of this kind?

Sometimes. If the movie is shown off to enthusiast crowds pre-release [like showing off a horror movie to a bunch of horror movie sites, for instance], it's bound to drop a lot once it gets released. Avengers seems like it has a good mix of small and major reviews, though, so it will probably drop a bit but not a whole lot.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #7 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:09:17 PM »

RT should be 60% once the film actually comes out. I'll wait until the non-nerd/pop culture warrior rags have their say

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:18:32 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 25, 2012, 06:09:17 PM

RT should be 60% once the film actually comes out.

Okay, Nostradamus.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:23:29 PM »

laugh at me all you want! you you you bitch

Diunx · « **Reply #10 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:30:51 PM »

Going to see it this friday!

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #11 on:** April 25, 2012, 06:44:17 PM »

called it

Momo · « **Reply #12 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:07:51 AM »

lmao at Marvel films
lmao an Avengers movie without wasp and henk

chronovore · « **Reply #13 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:08:32 AM »

I want to see it, unless Whedon decides to stab a beloved character in the chest, in which case, FUCK YOU, JOSS!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:56:50 AM »

This is your earthling 'humor' I assume, Chrono - how on earth can a story about godlike superbeings fighting an alien invasion be reasonably told without the prospect of death?

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #15 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:59:53 AM »

Batman regularly fights godlike superbeings with not much more than SWAT armor. But then again he is the God damn Batman.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #16 on:** April 26, 2012, 04:02:07 AM »

He does die fairly regularly though. I mean, he got stabbed through the chest just an issue back

Momo · « **Reply #17 on:** April 26, 2012, 05:10:07 AM »

I'm up to Batman 008 now, this court of owls stuff in there and in Nightwing is pretty interesting

chronovore · « **Reply #18 on:** April 26, 2012, 09:13:04 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on April 26, 2012, 03:56:50 AM

This is your earthling 'humor' I assume, Chrono - how on earth can a story about godlike superbeings fighting an alien invasion be reasonably told without the prospect of death?

"Beloved character" -- He can stab Loki, and any number of minions in his chest. Just don't kill off any heroes and then run away, giggling, from bitter fanboy tears.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2012, 09:57:37 AM »

What are you, 12 years old? Kill em all I say

Barry Egan · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2012, 10:05:10 AM »

kill them all, fuck the corpse

Momo · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2012, 10:33:21 AM »

The only avenger it makes sense to kill - Wasp they left out.

Diunx · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2012, 10:49:53 AM »

lol wasp.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #23 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:00:49 AM »

Quote from: Momo on April 26, 2012, 10:33:21 AM

The only avenger it makes sense to kill - Wasp they left out.

Wasp was killed in the digital realm (i.e. ignored).

Momo · « **Reply #24 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:01:56 AM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 26, 2012, 10:36:35 AM

Quote from: Momo on April 26, 2012, 10:33:21 AM
The only avenger it makes sense to kill - Wasp they left out.

No one cares, bro

Comic book fans care, though I'm pretty sure we arent the market being targeted

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #25 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:16:30 AM »

Hank's a WIFE BEATER anyway, fuck him

Momo · « **Reply #26 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:16:40 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on April 26, 2012, 11:14:27 AM

I'm a comic book fan and i don't give a shit about leaving Janet out. Even less about leaving Hank out. Hank is by leaps and bounds one of the worst characters Marvel's ever pushed and they never give up on him. He sucks, he's lame, his powers are lame, nobody likes him, fuck.

By far the bigger tragedy here is that half of Cap's Kooky Quartet is off-limits thanks to Fox and they seem to have opted not to use a third member. Janet and Hank can go climb a tree.

Henk made the avengers greatest enemy though, it's kinda silly to not have him in and start a plot for it. Everyone agrees Henk is shit, but he's important shit. Janet as well considering what happens with her later.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #27 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:18:09 AM »

Henk Pim

Momo · « **Reply #28 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:22:49 AM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on April 26, 2012, 11:17:52 AM

His name isn't Henk, it's Hank, goddamnit. And it would be pretty easy to graft that aspect of Ultron's origin over to Tony, I think.

Nah it wouldnt. Iron Man can create the tech as the case was in the comics, but the AI and teaching Ultron to be a fuckbag is all Hank. I'm used to calling him Henk, sorry bout that,

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #29 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:23:13 AM »

Iren Mahn

Momo · « **Reply #30 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:25:27 AM »

Look I have no idea how the Henk thing started, but it's definitely a thing and used by some comic forums

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #31 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:25:53 AM »

Sounds pretty henky.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #32 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:26:34 AM »

It started cause Hank sucks

Tasty · « **Reply #33 on:** April 26, 2012, 12:41:16 PM »

"The dialogue sparkles as brightly as the special effects; these people may be wearing ridiculous costumes but they're well fleshed-out underneath. And so in every regard, this movie truly fulfills its hype."

Whedon

Haters

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #34 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:08:13 PM »

I want to watch this movie, because I LIKED Iron Man 1 and 2, and hell, I LIKE THOR- you know why? Cause I realize these aren't artsy fartsy sundance cry about dead tom hanks 9/11 oscar begs. Its about special effects n shit- its the same reason i've watched GI Joe twice and liked it both times, and why i'll fuckin see the sequel. I want to be ENTERTAINED DAMNIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #35 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:18:18 PM »

YEAH!!!!!!!!!! I CAN BE ALL SMART CULTURED MAN SOME OTHER DAY GODDAMNITTTTTT

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #36 on:** April 26, 2012, 01:19:16 PM »

We're gonna go see this at the Drive-In next weekend. Maybe I'll bring some TACO BELL with me.

Diunx · « **Reply #37 on:** April 26, 2012, 02:08:48 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 26, 2012, 01:10:33 PM

Fuck yes. And afterwards I just might enjoy some taco bell. U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!!!

Brilliant idea!

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #38 on:** April 26, 2012, 02:16:10 PM »

Quote from: MrAngryFace on April 26, 2012, 01:08:13 PM

I want to watch this movie, because I LIKED Iron Man 1 and 2, and hell, I LIKE THOR- you know why? Cause I realize these aren't artsy fartsy sundance cry about dead tom hanks 9/11 oscar begs. Its about special effects n shit- its the same reason i've watched GI Joe twice and liked it both times, and why i'll fuckin see the sequel. I want to be ENTERTAINED DAMNIIIITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT

*brofist*

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #39 on:** April 26, 2012, 02:26:18 PM »

You guys know that its possible to be action packed entertainment AND be good right? They aren't mutually exclusive.

Also Ironman 2 sucked just sayin.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #40 on:** April 26, 2012, 02:36:11 PM »

Ironman 2 totally sucked.

Seattle Bore drive-in movie night down at the Valley 6 in Auburn? Caravan of cars and Taco Bell? Rev the MAFSTANG between movies. Prole can bring the scooter.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #41 on:** April 26, 2012, 02:38:10 PM »

It won't be complete without me, Beezy, or Himu there to talk loudly during the movie

T234 · « **Reply #42 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:01:41 PM »

Going to see this just because of this video.

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 26, 2012, 02:38:10 PM

It won't be complete without me, Beezy, or Himu there to talk loudly during the movie

Beezy is gonna be too busy getting his dick sucked by a girl from the islands whilst passing blunts between me, him, and prole to talk loudly during the film.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #43 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:11:01 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on April 26, 2012, 02:38:10 PM

It won't be complete without me, Beezy, or Himu there to talk loudly during the movie

That's brilliance of the drive-in. We don't have to listen to your loudass talking.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #44 on:** April 26, 2012, 03:55:20 PM »

FUCK YA'LL HATERS

T234 · « **Reply #45 on:** April 26, 2012, 04:28:53 PM »

I ain't no hater

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #46 on:** April 26, 2012, 05:26:32 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on April 26, 2012, 02:40:05 PM

I liked Iron Man 2 well enough

same. wasn't as good as the first but still good.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #47 on:** April 26, 2012, 07:53:22 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 26, 2012, 07:17:12 PM

Is Natalie Portman in the avengers or are they gonna leave the love thing she had with Thor unresolved? I'm asking on behalf of my wife

Natalie Portman's name is nowhere to be found in the credits.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #48 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:11:11 PM »

Thor sucks. I hope Hulk knocks Thor the fuck out like he did in the comics.

MrAngryFace · « **Reply #49 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:22:54 PM »

Quote from: T234 on April 26, 2012, 04:28:53 PM

I ain't no hater

nah youre cool

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #50 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:32:34 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 26, 2012, 07:17:12 PM

Is Natalie Portman in the avengers or are they gonna leave the love thing she had with Thor unresolved? I'm asking on behalf of my wife

RIGHT

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #51 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:33:36 PM »

Thor 2 is already on the books though - makes far more sense to take care of those kind of plot threads there rather than over-stuffing Avengers.

I am totally down for this of course (although it pisses me off that Kirby is not being acknowledged/paid properly but that's unsurprising as long as there is an active lawsuit). Doesn't come out in Japan 'til August though :'(

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #52 on:** April 26, 2012, 08:52:44 PM »

Quote from: Spencer on April 26, 2012, 07:17:12 PM

Is Natalie Portman in the avengers or are they gonna leave the love thing she had with Thor unresolved? I'm asking on behalf of my wife

Tell fistful he can ask himself, he doesn't have to get you.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #53 on:** April 26, 2012, 09:49:19 PM »

Portman was horrible in Thor. They should just kill off her useless character. Thor was never about love stories anyway.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #54 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:04:20 PM »

Quote from: Joe Molotov® EDGE™ on April 26, 2012, 08:52:44 PM

Quote from: Spencer on April 26, 2012, 07:17:12 PM
Is Natalie Portman in the avengers or are they gonna leave the love thing she had with Thor unresolved? I'm asking on behalf of my wife

Tell fistful he can ask himself, he doesn't have to get you.

cooooold bloooooded

Diunx · « **Reply #55 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:20:18 PM »

Movie fucking ROCKED!!!!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #56 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:29:54 PM »

i haven't heard anything but raves about it yet, getting hype

Diunx · « **Reply #57 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:35:09 PM »

Line of the movie: "puny god"

Got a huge nerd boner from the after credits scene

ManaByte · « **Reply #58 on:** April 26, 2012, 11:58:05 PM »

Quote from: Diunx on April 26, 2012, 11:35:09 PM

Line of the movie: "puny god"

Got a huge nerd boner from the after credits scene

Which one? Tell me you didn't leave after the first.

Tasty · « **Reply #59 on:** April 27, 2012, 12:03:23 AM »

Two Whedon movies in the top 10 and >90% RT when this hits the US. What a comeback.

The king is back.

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