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The Avengers

Avengers · The Avengers Collection

2012 143 min
Critic8.1
Action Adventure Sci-Fi
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Overview

Earth's mightiest heroes must come together and learn to fight as a team if they are to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.
Overall 8.1

Editorial Review

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8.1 /10

Overview

Directed by Joss Whedon and produced by Kevin Feige under Marvel Studios, The Avengers is the groundbreaking superhero crossover event that united iconic characters for the first time.

Pros

  • Brilliant witty dialogue and seamless team dynamic chemistry
  • Iconic long-take tracking shot of the assembled team in battle

Cons

  • Standard portal-in-the-sky climax template that later sequels refined
Verdict A legendary milestone in modern blockbuster history, masterfully uniting distinct heroes into an unforgettable team.

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Earth's premier superheroes form a coalition to repel an alien invasion led by Loki in New York City.

A legendary milestone in modern blockbuster history, masterfully uniting distinct heroes into an unforgettable team.

An essential cornerstone of superhero cinema history.

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Cast

Robert Downey Jr. Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Evans Steve Rogers / Captain America
Mark Ruffalo Bruce Banner / Hulk
Chris Hemsworth Thor
Scarlett Johansson Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Jeremy Renner Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Tom Hiddleston Loki

Characters

Tony Stark / Iron Man Robert Downey Jr.
Steve Rogers / Captain America Chris Evans
Bruce Banner / Hulk Mark Ruffalo
Thor Chris Hemsworth
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow Scarlett Johansson
Clint Barton / Hawkeye Jeremy Renner
Loki Tom Hiddleston

Crew

Joss Whedon Director / Screenwriter
Kevin Feige Producer
Alan Silvestri Music Composer

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Trivia

  • This film was the first major motion picture to cross the $1.5 billion mark at the global box office.

Quotes

"That's my secret, Captain: I'm always angry."

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The first major Avengers team-up event.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider Avengers: Infinity War (8.5/10). A similarly themed alternative is Late Night with the Devil.

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