The Avengers (film)

[Sammich]

YES. you have no idea how correct that statement is. already online this is the new avatar, people saying its meh are being flamed like mad by people yet to see it saying its 'the blockbuster that changes everything forever'. I mentioned in another thread how marketing firms influence public opinion through use of the Asch Paradigm. It is well known that there are companies and governments hire public relations, marketing firms, and even college students to flood discussion forums and other social media sites to create an artficial majority to favorably promote (i.e. propagandize) a product or political position and demean those with an opposing opinion. Here is a short video explaining how easily the Asch Paradigm works: Remember this when something gets hyped to the stratosphere.

[MinionZombie]

So, this is just another Avatar? I don't see any correlation between the two aside from them both being large films. Not surprised to see Danny slamming it though, he's back to his old self.

[AcesandEights]

Not surprised to see Danny slamming it though, he's back to his old self. What, is he making ageist remarks again? Tsk, tsk.

[Danny]

What, is he making ageist remarks again? Tsk, tsk. didn't you know dude, we aren't allowed to have standards or dislike media hyped blockbusters anymore. its simply gauche

[AcesandEights]

didn't you know dude, we aren't allowed to have standards or dislike media hyped blockbusters anymore. its simply gauche Oh, dude, I haven't read most of this thread (avoiding spoilers), so no worries there. I was just taking a best guess based on previous behavior

[Neil]

Cinema Blend loved it - http://www.cinemablend.com/reviews/T...gers-5829.html

[LouCipherr]

really, really dull. generic, unoriginal waste of an opportunity So, this is just another Avatar? I don't see any correlation between the two aside from them both being large films. I do. Just read Danny's description, it describes Avatar perfectly. I haven't seen the Avengers yet (not even sure I will, I'm not that much of a comic-book-to-live-action-movie-fan), but if it's like what Danny described, I see them as two peas in a pod. Sammich - good call on the Asch Paradigm. I've seen this at work many times before.

[MinionZombie]

didn't you know dude, we aren't allowed to have standards or dislike media hyped blockbusters anymore. its simply gauche Or maybe you have a reputation for not liking most things that the masses are into, and a propensity to roll out a rebuttal akin to the above whenever someone suggests the former. To each their own, but I'm not surprised you gave it a fetid review.

[LouCipherr]

OMG, heaven forbid someone disagrees with the masses.

[krisvds]

the thing that i found telling was all my mates said "its good" if they liked it, but that was always followed by "for what it is" or "if you can switch your brain off for about 3 hours" or "compared to spiderman 3"... How anyone can go see a movie about costumed superheroes and NOT expect to turn their brains off should have their brains checked. Seriously, what were they expecting? It is what it is; a guy dressed in the american flag, a billionaire in an iron suit, a green version of mr. Hyde, a norse god, a hot chick and that guy with the bow fighting and tearing up New York. It was fun though. But a great 'film'? Hell no.

[Danny]

How anyone can go see a movie about costumed superheroes and NOT expect to turn their brains off should have their brains checked. Seriously, what were they expecting? It is what it is; a guy dressed in the american flag, a billionaire in an iron suit, a green version of mr. Hyde, a norse god, a hot chick and that guy with the bow fighting and tearing up New York. It was fun though. But a great 'film'? Hell no. The Dark Knight proved you can have a competent film from a comic franchise. It raised the bar, clearly too high for this to reach.

[rongravy]

Seeing this in a little over an hour. My kid saw the midnight showing last night and loved it. I don't expect it to be anything to make me get all thinky and such, but it looks like it'll be a superfun ride. Wayyyyyyyyyyyyy better than TDK. I may be wrong, but I doubt it. I'll let ye all know.

[MoonSylver]

The Dark Knight proved you can have a competent film from a comic franchise. It raised the bar, clearly too high for this to reach. Here's the thing though: even the Dark Knight was great & all, I really don't WANT more superhero flicks to follow in its wake per se. Last thing I wanna see is friggin' Shakespeare in spandex all the time. TBH, I thought the first Spider-Man & Iron Man hit just about the right level between story, action, pathos, & acting. [/insert snarky comment about not liking things here]

[MinionZombie]

OMG, heaven forbid someone disagrees with the masses. Again, misinterpreting what I'm saying ... what is it with you people? *dissolves into the shadows*

[rongravy]

It was ok. It did its part, as far as blockbusters go. I wanted more Captain, and they made him seem pretty useless at times. I will say Ruffalo did a good job, better than Edward Norton. It was enjoyable to watch in a crowded theater, but I really didn't jizz all over it like I'd thought I would. I also do like Loki. That guy is way cool and creepy. So I guess I recommend it, but more so on a big screen. They had the volume cranked where I was at. Do I think it could've been done better? Sure, but we had a good time.