Ok, we have spent 5 movies (IRON MAN, IRON MAN 2, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, THOR, & CAPTAIN AMERICA) setting up this movie... And it delivers, big time! If you have not seen the aforementioned movies, then you may be somewhat lost in the plot to this movie, however, it is very easy to pick up. Joss Whedon knows how to do a superhero movie. This had the right mix of action, plot, and dialogue. The villain Loki enters the scene and shares a mischievous smile that rivals the Joker.
The acting was spot-on. All the characters were very likable. And I have to give my own kudos to Mark Ruffalo for portraying Bruce Banner almost perfectly (Bill Bixby would be proud). The action scenes were very intense at time (like the Hulk/Black Widow chase scene), and comical. This movie did not focus on one hero more than any other. All the heroes received equal screen time. And, true to the beginnings of their origin, all of the heroes do not get along at first.
My complaints about this movie are very minimal. First, I did not like Capt. America's costume. It just looked "too padded". We do not get a sense of what Agent Maria Hill is like, just that she is one of the few to question Nick Fury. If there was more to her character, maybe they will show it in "The Avengers 2"... who knows? They could have introduced certain future Avengers by name or at least given us a few easter eggs, like in the first few X-Men movies (although, it has come to my attention that Joss Whedon does not really do that). Overall, this movie met and exceeded my expectations. This was the #1 movie for 2012 for me, so far.
My Overall Rating: A-
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