Marvel: The Averagers Film Review

Initial Thoughts

            Before there was huge hype for this film to come out, critics were swarming over the film even before it premiered, fans believed that this film had to be a fantastic one. I mean come on, all of your favorite marvel character in one film together? that would drive any hard core fan bonkers.

Having been released over a year ago now on April, 11, 2012 , people are still going out to see this movie, and is considered to be an action fantasy legend.

But it is really as good as everyone says it is? does it really deserve the 1.5 billion box office dollars it has accumulated world wide? Well lets find out, this is Marvel: The Avengers.

Story: 16 out of 25

            If you have read my previous reviews, you have probably noticed by now that I can't stand clichés, they are the story and character elements that are used again and again, and basically show how much the film directors (or writers/producers) don't care about the film. I bring this up because the film doesn't really add anything to the average fantasy/super hero storyline. everyone is scattered around the world and need to be brought together in order to save the world.

            This categories gets a sort of low average score just because of the overuse of old super hero/action clichés. It really would have been nice if they added some more fantasy elements into the direct story, I do know that they mentioned some of loki's history, but that doesn't really tie in with the story that the characters are going through right now.   

But that doesn't make it bad, the story line is fine, just don't expect anything ground breaking out of it.

Characters: 25 out of 25

            Even though all of these characters have been done before (in their own films and comics etc) I still really enjoyed seeing them all working together on the same problem. Seeing characters from different movies in the same movie is always great fun to see, seeing all of the individuals using their special abilities and powers to defeat a foe that is no stranger to cinema.

            Yeah I know they didn't really build any character to the present super heroes. but in this instance I don't think they really need to. with the story it needs to be different, because it would be really boring if every storyline was exactly the same, but if you keep the characters the same, the fans will connect more to them, and even people who aren't fans of the characters can still enjoy them because they are still really developed, each one is carefully thought out from decades of tons of development through comic books to television shows to feature length movies.     

Villain: 25 out of 25

            Yeah you knew this one was coming, you can't really talk about this movie without directly confronting Loki himself can you?

            This villain was by far my favorite character in the film and perhaps the most developed in the entire film. and he is truly different from other super hero villains we have seen in the past, what are the differences? well lets take a closer look...

1. Failure: Yeah I know that every villain fails eventually, but Loki continuously fails, all throughout the movie he is always getting himself kicked to the curb, yet he still keeps a certain intimidating nature to him. With any other villain they will at least have some of their plans leading up to the final battle work out, in fact sometimes all of their plans turn out great until the final fight scene.

2. Physiological: Many villains just have a bunch of minions or are just big and powerful. sure you got one or two that do use strategic planning to get what they want but nothing like Loki. First of most of the film, he has limited resources, his army isn't in our realm yet, when he first came into our domain, it was just him, everything he has he needs to physically get himself, or take over peoples minds to make them do it. He really needs to pin point every single phase of his plane to the note.  In addition, to accomplish this he uses superior intellect to out wit his foes, it is quite clear that he knows how to cause chaos mentally, as shown all thought the time whilst being held prisoner. always making remarks to demoralize his opponents to the point where his plan will be successful.

            In short, he is fantastic villain for a Fantastic film.

Special Effects: 23 out of 25

            Yup, what would an action/super hero film be without Special Effects, all that great CGI that we love to watch, Nothing new is here, The CGI is nice and well done, and very pretty to look. Up to date with the times, the CGI doesn't get in the way of the story, or characters unlike some other recent films (Battleship, 2012).      

            Nothing really jumped out at me when it comes to the special effects, it is standard, and keeps up with its rivals.

And so the Final Verdict for Marvel: The Avengers is an astounding

89/100

Amazing

Is it legendary like some people have been saying, does it really deserve 100%? No but it is still one heck of an ordeal, With great nostalgic characters, one of the best villains ever, and Great special effects, this is one title you will want to have in your own personal library. If it weren't for the lacking story, this film would have been a legendary title.

Go see this film now if you haven't already, it is defiantly one super hero movie you will want to have carry you away.