The Avengers movie review

Not knowing much about the film or expecting anything amazing this film reminded me of what a really good movie can be.  The film could have been a mess with all its complicated characters arcs.  One thing that strikes me is how user friendly this film is.  For someone like me who is not familiar with the comic book it introduces the characters in a palatable way.

We begin at S.H.E.L.D. headquarters and quickly establish the crisis and villain then we slowly start calling everyone up and then we get them in a room together.  We watch how they interact and then we get into the action.  Incredible set pieces and pacing.  I don't like the marketing machine behind The Avengers because I don't like being bombarded with merchandise and tie ins before I've even had a chance to see the film alas filmmakers don't make movies studios do.

I love the judicious use of modern gadgetry in this hybrid sci-fi, fantasy, action film

A+