The Avengers Review
- Feb 9, 2018
- 3 min read
"There was an idea called the Avenger initiative. The idea was to bring together a group of remarkable people to see if they can become something more. To see if they can work together when we needed them to. To fight the battles we never could."
- SHIELD Director Nick Fury
The Avengers is nothing less than perfection. It is a film that single-handedly changed cinematography. The first to create films and characters that exist within the same universe. While it is a stand-alone film, it had four years of build up with the release of five films. In this movie we witness the assemble of heroes we've grown to love. Never before in film history has there been a large crossover of characters from different films. Usually the success of movies with the same characters are in the forms of sequels or reboots, but The Avengers shows how a universe can be created and still allow the main characters to have their glory. Now, while this formula is impressive it is not the only feature that carries the film.
As mentioned before, The Avengers unites our favorite heroes to defend Earth. The heroes that come to our rescue are Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk, and Hawkeye. When you have a group of people with personalities as big as their super ability there is bound to be tension. But that's two important qualities The Avengers teaches. It signifies individuality and teamwork. Each hero has a specific power that is unique to them and makes them stand out from everyone else. A trait that is relate-able to anyone. Everyone has some feature that makes them who they are. We witness our heroes fight each other (let me add that these are mash-ups we could have only dreamed of) due to misunderstandings and makes us wonder: can they work together? . This is evident in the iconic 360 shot that features the Avengers assembled for the first time together. It is the basic definition of story development success.
Now, a hero is only as good as its villain and despite the amount of star power, Tom Hiddelston as Loki makes sure he isn't overshadowed. Loki is one of the few Marvel villains from previous films that is likable for his humor and doesn't just say "I'm going to take over the world." He becomes a character that has reason behind his plan and gives his image some personality. Also, he single-handedly causes the Avengers to fight one another and still has time to keep his hair flawless. Other characters we witness make a return from previous films are Pepper Pots, Dr Erik Selvig, SHIELD Agent Phil Coulson, and Jane Foster. Their small roles have been built-up from their original films that largely contribute to the plot. Whether it is acting as support, motivation, or a humorous one-liner. Lastly, with a dynamic team and action it is only fitting that the music hypes the atmosphere. The Avengers theme features a string of violins and trumpets that scream "epicness." It is this setting that brings the audience into the action. This film is made for the fans.
Final Score: 10/10
The Avengers is awe-inspiring because of the amount of material that can be analyzed but still be so enjoyable for all ages. It is a cinematic landmark that showcases the awesomness of superheroes.
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