If you are reading this article, I think it is fair to say that you are aware of the movie coming out in May titled "The Avengers". A highly anticipated action/adventure fantasy movie based off of the comic books of similar name. This movie is highly anticipated by comic book fans and non-fans alike, and for a good reason. This is, I believe, the first time multiple movie franchises have been combined and focus into a single movie, which will probably become its own franchise. This is history in the making, folks.
However, I have been discouraged as of late. An ever-growing group of site-dwellers seem to dislike the direction in which this movie is headed. Of course, they are permitted their opinion, as is every person who has ever lived, but they have absolutely no justification. They may try to back up their arguments with these silly little "facts" that they have about how the trailer looked or what certain people said in interviews, but the truth is this: you cannot legitimately judge this movie yet. Now, saying you are or are not excited is one thing, but to say that I am not excited because it's gonna be a Michael Bay movie and Captain America's costume sucks and it is going to be "Tony Stark and friends" is not fair to anyone at all. Including you. I am going to address a few things now.
Dat trailer. I have heard so many complaints about it, and just as many praises. I will start off by saying that I, myself, enjoyed the trailer. I find it appealing to watch and it heightened my already high anticipation for the Avengers. There are a number of complaints about it that I am going to talk about right below, so....get on, go read it.
The Soundtrack
One of the most memorable things about a movie trailer can be the music they play in the background. (or the foreground, but I am uncertain how playing music in the foreground works out. I suppose if someone is playing or listening to music [i.e. aware of it] that would be foreground music, BUT, that is another article for another day) The music is similar to lots of modern rock in the way it sounds and such, but the reason they chose it is apparent simply if you listen to it. Near the end of the trailer, the lyrics "we're all in this together now" or something of that sort can be heard. Now, I don't know about you, but I think that is a pretty good theme for the Avengers. The music may not be to everyone's taste, HOWEVER, it is also important to note that NO music is to everyone's taste. I am sure, however, that when they release a new trailer, it will have different music, so fear not. You can just watch that one.
"Tony Stark and Friends" the movie.
This trailer seems to focus more on Tony Stark than any of the other characters ('specially the Hulk). Some people took this as indication that the movie would focus primarily on Tony Stark. I am sorry to be the one to tell you guys this, but a trailer IS NOT a movie. I believe someone in some article said it best in a comment that they made (I apologize, I do not remember who it was or exactly what they said, 'twas long ago) It went something like this: Of course they are going to showcase Tony Stark in the trailer. Ironman is the most popular of all the characters and the most recognized by the general public, so it only makes sense to showcase him in [what is essentially the first real] trailer for "The Avengers". I put that part in brackets cuz that wasn't in the comments, but I really wanted to say it. So, don't take the teaser trailer to be the soul of the movie. ON WE GO!!!!
Michael Bay
He ain't directin' this movie. No worries. Oh, one more thing. SHUT UP.
Captain America's suit.
I think it is fair to say that most people don't like the look of Captain America's new "modern" suit. Well, I am sure it will look different on screen, first of all, so you should probably wait to see how that all comes together before you really rag on it. Second, I am certain that more than half of you peoples sayin' "the suit is s$%#! go bak 2 the 1 he had in CATFA!" were the same people who were complaining about the suit he had in The First Avenger....until you saw the movie. So, let's not jump to conclusions and just wait for official movie images before we make a decision on this suit. (Oh, and btw, I don't count trailer images as official movie images, so bleh)
The Lack or Excess of Villainy
We are still not entirely sure of who the entirety of the Avenger's opposition will be, so there is no need to complain about Loki not being enough of a threat or three villains being too many in a movie. Even after they reveal all of the evil-doers, there is no need to complain. All is dependent on how it is written, and it can go either way. So hold off, people. Just chill until May.
Gah, I get the feeling I am leaving fifty things out of this article. I think I was gonna write about more, but right now it escapes me. I don't make any written plans, so I have to count on my mind-safe to keep everything organized. Oh, well. Let me know in the comments more stuff that I forgot to address.
One more thing. You are entitled to your opinion, yes, but PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE don't go overboard until May comes around. Then you can bash or praise the movie all you want. But only when you have a movie to bash or praise. Thanks for reading!