The ever reliable "Quint" over at Ain't It Cool News has received word that the buzz surrounding The Avengers is extremely positive, with even those who weren't initially convinced now suitably impressed by what they've seen. This may substantiate unconfirmed (and overwhelmingly positive) reports from those claiming to have seen an early cut of the film.
Word 'round the campfire is Marvel considers The Avengers to be their best outing yet. I've talked to some cynics in the group who weren't sure it was going to come together and they're all doing their mea culpas now. They say it has the heart, the action, the humor and the suspense a movie like The Avengers should have. The only criticisms I've heard is that Whedon's eye isn't as cinematic as it should be, but that the rest of the movie is so good that you accept it.
After the footage in that Super Bowl TV spot (and Joss Whedon's last big screen outing with
Serenity) I find it hard to imagine it not looking, "as cinematic as it should be," although this is a complaint many have made in the past when it comes to directors associated with television making the jump to films. Over in the comment section of the article that the above quote was taken from, Quint elaborated on the complaints made by those who have apparently been lucky enough to see
The Avengers.
When I asked "Does it look like TV?" The source's response was in the affirmative. But he/she/it has always been honest with me and said that even though it looks like TV you don't mind it because the rest of the movie is so good.
Regardless, it certainly sounds as if this won't be too much of a factor in a movie which will seemingly live up to the high expectations of fans. What do you guys think? Sound off with your thoughts below.
STARRING:
Chris Evans as Steve Rogers/Captain America
Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man
Chris Hemsworth as Thor
Jeremy Renner as Clint Barton/Hawkeye
Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Ramanoff/Black Widow
Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/Hulk
Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury
Tom Hiddleston as Loki
RELEASE DATE: April 27, 2012. (UK) May 4th, 2012. (US)
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