You people are so petty, and tiny.

[elschmo]

So, as mentioned in the previous post, I watched The Avengers … in 3D!

1. You and me both, Bruce, you and me both.
   
   
2. Seriously, though, this was my thought process throughout the film: "Can you stop it, Chris Evans, can you just -- Can you stop it, Liam Hemsworth, can you just -- Can you stop it, Mark Ruffalo, can you just --" … Actually, it was applicable for the entire cast. To quote a character from another Marvel film:
   
   
   
   
   
3. I think I like Mark Ruffalo's interpretation of Bruce the best, even though Edward Norton is so dreamy. He fit in so well with the tone of the film; I liked that it didn't focus too much on his struggle with anger, that he had, more or less, kept it under control -- it's such a different approach to the character, even if it is what the Hulk is about, and I think that's what makes him so memorable.
   
   
4. It's such a classic Marvel film: The first 45 minutes seem to go on for ever, and then the final third moves so fast. I did feel like the action went on for a bit too long, but it wasn't mindless (i.e., it showed how the team worked together). It was also entertaining, so … no complaints, really.
   
   
5. I liked that while it could've easily been Iron Man, featuring The Avengers! (because, let's be honest here, he is the most well-known one out of the rest), it wasn't. Each and every one had their moment, had the chance to contribute something significant to the larger picture.
   
   
6. Still, Natasha needs her own film, and so does Clint; prior to this, both have only appeared in the others' films, and I need more of them. (I didn't like how Clint was, uh, brainwashed and crazy for most of this, too.) I'm undecided on whether the two of them should share a film.
   
   
7. I liked that Loki had his fair share of funny moments, too. It made the film a lot more consistent in its approach -- nothing kills the mood faster than a too-serious character amid a backdrop that has managed to blend comedy and drama so well.
   
   
8. There were a ton of humorous moments, but what I loved the most was Steve handing Fury a ten-dollar bill at the sight of the plane, without a single word between the two of them; and Thor's "He's adopted" when Natasha brought attention to the fact that Loki had killed 80 people in two days, after Thor pled for Loki's case. Oh, and: "Hulk? Smash." Hulk's face was priceless.
   
   
9. If there is one thing the world can count on, it's a Stan Lee cameo in a Marvel film.
   
   
10. I take it that Loki will be dealt with in the sequel to Thor?
    
    
11. Loki, you were king of Asgard for like, five seconds. No.
    
    
12. Coulson is dead?
    
    
    
    
    
13. … Except I don't think so? The look Fury gave Hill when the latter was like, "Sir …? Those cards were in [Coulson's] locker, not his jacket" seems to imply that … well, he's not dead. I don't know, I refuse to believe that someone so integral to the cause is dead and in such a manner (even if it was what brought the team together), though I watch Game of Thrones and, thus, am well-exposed to the notion that anyone can die.
    
    
14. So, Loki, at one point, calls Natasha a "mewling quim" …
    
    
    
    
    
15. Oh, so that's how they explained Jane's absence … I'm not sure if I like it, because how is it going to work out in Thor 2? I would've also liked some kind of reunion between her and Thor, since, you know, she had dedicated herself to reopening the bridge between her world and his, and he returns without a word, without acknowledging what she'd wanted to do for him?
    
    
16. On a similar note, I realise that it would've been impossible to bring Peggy back (more or less?), but I don't know how I feel about her being relegated to a flashback. Hell, a photograph in a flashback.
    
    
17. I don't like that most of the film takes place in high places. I was telling Sis #1 before the film about my fear of heights … it was a little too timely for my tastes.
    
    
18. The first time I manage to catch an after-credits scene, and … I don't understand the reference. Damn. I need to brush up on what I know about the Marvel universe. (Most of it is about the X-Men, and most of that comes from watching the animated series in the 1990s …)
    
    
19. I wish we'd received the second after-credits scene that was present in the North American release, though.
    
    
20. I think I liked this a lot because I'd loved Thor. I mean, so much of The Avengers hinges on what had happened in the latter. I'm sure I'd still like it if it didn't, but … I don't know, I feel like the existing pleasure I had from watching Thor and Loki previously transferred to the excitement of watching them on-screen again, thus, enhancing the viewing experience? It's strange; I don't know how to explain it, but it is a thing.
    
    
21. I liked that in an effort to distance himself from the Hulk, Bruce refers to him as "that other guy". It's a technique we discussed a lot in EN3274, about how one can deny the existence of something by not giving it a name, and … well, I thought that it was neat that this was happening.
    
    
22. Ultimately, what I loved about this film was its focus on the importance of working together as a team, as opposed to, "Look! Look! We crammed a fuck-ton of super-cool, super-awesome superheroes together in one film! Isn't that awesome? Aren't we awesome?!" and not doing anything else.
    
    
23. I watched this in 3D, right, because Sis #1 has never watched a film in 3D before, and I wanted to ensure that her first experience wouldn't be wasted on a crummy film. (I'm a kind sister, aren't I?) Thing is, I wouldn't mind watching another film in 3D at TGV; the glasses are comfortable -- I seldom took them off for a break, unlike when I watched Up and Avatar.
    
    
24. However, I'm a bit disappointed that the 3D was a result of conversion. It explained why, when I removed the glasses, some parts remained as clear as if they were never converted, and why some parts simply appeared flat. In contrast, the trailer to Resident Evil: Retribution -- YES -- played before the film, and the difference between the two is astounding. The footage in the trailer was clearer and more vivid, and there was discernible depth. I now kind of want to watch Resident Evil: Retribution in 3D, heh.
    
    
25. Still, it was nice seeing Chris Evans's butt in 3D. It was glorious.

To wrap up, I don't have much to say, really, other than ~FEELS~. This isn't helpful, I know, and I apologise. But really, it's a fantastic romp, aided by its wonderful script that illuminates even one of the most tried and tested storylines, and a brilliant ensemble cast.

Rating: 4/5