Cool Movie

So this weekend, I took the kids to see The Avengers in 3D. This was the second time we have seen the movie. The first time we saw it, the movie was shown in regular two-dimension aspect (not 3D).

I understand that The Avengers tied the record for quickest to $1 Billion. I can see why: it is a really fun movie. The Avengers themselves who appear in the movie include Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, the Hulk (aka Incredible Hulk), Black Widow, and Hawkeye.

Hero vs. Hero
When I was a boy, we would talk about which super hero would beat which other super hero. My son talks about the same now. This movie gives you a bit of that, but no definitive answer (except that maybe the Hulk cannot be stopped by any of them).

You also find out what happens when Thor uses his hammer, Mjolnir, against Captain America's shield. Basically, neither instrument is damaged, but it levels the entire scene around them.

Iron Man vs. Thor is a draw. Thor blasts Iron Man with a lightning charge, and it boosts Iron Man's suit power to over 400%. Both get some good shots in.

Later on, the Hulk squares off against Thor (or, more correctly, Thor tries to draw Hulk's attention away from Black Widow). Without Mjolnir, Thor gets his butt handed to him a bit. With the hammer, Thor scores some heavy blows. And Hulk is unable to pick up the hammer when it is down.

Heroes vs. Villains
Most of the villains are from another dimension (in keeping with the fictional world of Asgard from Thor). While most people have to run from these attackers, the heroes can make short work of them. These villains are vulnerable to small arms fire (Black Widow) and bow and arrow (from Hawkeye).

Loki is the main antagonist. Having been thrown out of Asgard and removed from the crown there, he hopes to rule Earth instead. This is why they all fight.

Loki seems early on to be a bit better in a fight than Captain America. However, Iron Man forces Loki to surrender. Later on, Iron Man blasts Loki a bit and also seems to get the better of him then, too.

At one point (funniest part of the movie), Loki is about to get assaulted by Hulk, he yells for Hulk to stop. Loki rants that he is a god, and will not be bullied by the likes of the Hulk. Hulk proceeds to pick Loki up by the feet and slam him around like a rag doll, leaving him battered and beaten. Hulk says as he walks off: "Puny god." This part drew heavy laughter both times I saw the movie.

Humor
The one-liners by Tony Stark were expertly written and cleverly delivered.
"Billionaire, playboy, philanthropist, inventor." - Stark's response to Captain America's question about what Stark is without the suit.
"Your move, reindeer games." - Stark says to Loki after aiming a bunch of weaponry at him. Loki was wearing antler, hence the reindeer snark.
There were others. Basically every few minutes he had some witty comeback or sarcasm for a chuckle.

Nick Fury had a couple of funny parts, as did several of the other characters.

Summary
Overall a fun movie. Better than most of the crap Hollywood puts out.


What did you think?

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