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EmperorFel

Posted: May 6 2012, 10:00 AM

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QUOTE (millernumber1 @ May 4 2012, 05:41 PM)

I found it hard to care when yet another fist punched yet another face.

If that's not your thing, avoid films with Hulk's in them.

Solid 9/10 for me.

Chimpo	Posted: May 6 2012, 11:39 AM
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Shinar	Posted: May 6 2012, 01:28 PM
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millernumber1

Posted: May 6 2012, 01:49 PM

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QUOTE (EmperorFel @ May 6 2012, 10:00 AM)

If that's not your thing, avoid films with Hulk's in them.

Er...did you see the sentence after that?

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Darth Lex	Posted: May 6 2012, 06:27 PM
Lex Group: Moderator Posts: 9,445 Member No.: 2 Joined: 18-November 05	Wow, guess I really need to get out to see this next weekend, huh? -------------------- "Okay, if you're going to question the importance of an actor's signature on a plastic helmet from a movie based on a comic book, then all of our lives have no meaning." ~ The Big Bang Theory

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Posted: May 6 2012, 11:10 PM

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QUOTE (millernumber1 @ May 6 2012, 01:49 PM)

Er...did you see the sentence after that?

Yes I did. I wasn't sure if you were making an observation of what your own preferences are, or attempting to critique the film for having a little too much violence at times. It sounded like the latter, which prompted my comment. In good spirit, I might add.

millernumber1	Posted: May 6 2012, 11:38 PM
Numbers Group: Members Posts: 667 Member No.: 834 Joined: 15-July 11	Just making sure. It's not the violence per se, but the way it was filmed, structured, and choreographed. I need to either want the violence to stop, or need it to continue - not just endure it. And yes, there are level of violence extension which are fine for some that aren't for others, but I think it's perfectly acceptable to think the violence could have been made more interesting. -------------------- We're the same thing, you and I. We're both lies that eventually became the truth. - Lara Notsil, Solo Command Revenge Fangirl article!

Darth Lex

Posted: May 7 2012, 07:56 PM

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Just some amazing numbers, courtesy of BoxOfficeMojo:

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The superhero team-up got off to an unprecedented $207.4 million start this weekend, which obliterates the previous all-time weekend record set by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 last Summer ($169.2 million). ... It also had the highest per-theater average ever for a nationwide release with $47,698. ...

Still, there was the problem of reaching people who hadn't turned out for Thor, Captain America and The Incredible Hulk. That was solved by Disney's massive campaign that made the movie seem accessible even for people who have never picked up a comic book in their life. The marketing conveyed that there was a major threat, and the only way to combat it was by bringing together the world's greatest superheroes. The "head count" ad was a centerpiece of this campaign: it introduced each of the Avengers with a quip from the most-popular Avenger, Tony Stark/Iron Man, and provided a few brief glimpses of the character in action. By the end of that commercial, even the most oblivious viewers probably had a good sense for who everyone was.

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oldjedinurse	Posted: May 7 2012, 08:16 PM
Scrubs: Banner Artist Group: Wraiths Posts: 9,091 Member No.: 60 Joined: 14-February 06	Heard someone say The Avengers' numbers are because it was the only big-name new movie this weekend. Of course, the same person said it was a guy-teen flick. Then I wondered why the trailer made ME want to see it? I liked the over-the-top personalities and actors (like Robert Downey, Jr.). -------------------- The sun persists in rising, so I make myself stand. "Catching Fire"

Darth Lex	Posted: May 7 2012, 08:23 PM
Lex Group: Moderator Posts: 9,445 Member No.: 2 Joined: 18-November 05	Robert Downey Jr. is one of the main reasons I want to see this movie! Although I did like both Thor and Captain America, and the actors in the lead roles in both, so I'm certainly happy to see more of them too. -------------------- "Okay, if you're going to question the importance of an actor's signature on a plastic helmet from a movie based on a comic book, then all of our lives have no meaning." ~ The Big Bang Theory

Chimpo	Posted: May 7 2012, 08:49 PM
Imp Boy Group: Wraiths Posts: 6,523 Member No.: 10 Joined: 20-November 05	It opens on Friday in Poland and we are getting a group trip so it should be fun -------------------- "I actually like Jaina/Jag best. Because they're such an imperfect fit, unstoppable force vs. unmoveable object, they challenge each other more and make one another cooler." Aaron Allston

Darth Lex	Posted: May 10 2012, 08:44 PM
Lex Group: Moderator Posts: 9,445 Member No.: 2 Joined: 18-November 05	I'm finally going to get to see this on Saturday! -------------------- "Okay, if you're going to question the importance of an actor's signature on a plastic helmet from a movie based on a comic book, then all of our lives have no meaning." ~ The Big Bang Theory

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Posted: May 10 2012, 09:30 PM

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QUOTE (Darth Lex @ May 7 2012, 09:23 PM)

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the main reasons I want to see this movie!

Same here.

Chimpo	Posted: May 11 2012, 02:45 PM
Imp Boy Group: Wraiths Posts: 6,523 Member No.: 10 Joined: 20-November 05	This movie was AWESOME!!!! It was fun, it was funny, it had fantastic action scenes and overall it was AWESOME! I need to find cash to see it again. -------------------- "I actually like Jaina/Jag best. Because they're such an imperfect fit, unstoppable force vs. unmoveable object, they challenge each other more and make one another cooler." Aaron Allston

Darth Lex

Posted: May 13 2012, 08:41 PM

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I saw it yesterday -- will post my thoughts tomorrow.

In the meantime, per Hollywood Reporter:

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Breaking another record, "The Avengers" grossed a stunning $103.2 million during the weekend in North America, becoming the first movie to cross the $100 million mark in its sophomore outing. ... Internationally, "Avengers" already has eclipsed the three "Spider-Man" pics and "The Dark Knight" to become the most successful superhero title of all time.

Most impressive.

This post has been edited by Darth Lex on May 13 2012, 08:41 PM

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Darth Lex	Posted: May 20 2012, 09:14 PM
Lex Group: Moderator Posts: 9,445 Member No.: 2 Joined: 18-November 05	So The Avengers has been in release for 17 days -- and it is already at #6 all time on the domestic box office list. And it's over $100M past Avatar's 17-day total and about $60M past The Dark Knight's 17-day total. Impressive! This post has been edited by Darth Lex on May 20 2012, 09:15 PM -------------------- "Okay, if you're going to question the importance of an actor's signature on a plastic helmet from a movie based on a comic book, then all of our lives have no meaning." ~ The Big Bang Theory

Shinar	Posted: Jun 8 2012, 09:44 PM
Explosion Girl Group: Moderator Posts: 7,051 Member No.: 8 Joined: 19-November 05	We finally saw Avengers today! We both loved it, definitely as good as we'd heard. There were no characters I disliked which is a refreshing change. I think I liked Captain America in this better than I did in his own movie, ditto for Iron Man. -------------------- My heart is like an open highway.

T'Keira Lea	Posted: Oct 23 2012, 07:50 AM
TKL Group: Moderator Posts: 11,581 Member No.: 4 Joined: 18-November 05	Iron Man 3 trailer looks pretty cool! http://io9.com/5954054/first-iron-man-3-tr...l-of-tony-stark -------------------- �Bones is heading into its 7th year & there comes a point where you put up or shut up...You can�t extend that tension that long without your fans breaking." ~ Castle's creator

T'Keira Lea	Posted: Oct 23 2012, 01:31 PM
TKL Group: Moderator Posts: 11,581 Member No.: 4 Joined: 18-November 05	If you can't resist speculating try io9's breakdown. -------------------- �Bones is heading into its 7th year & there comes a point where you put up or shut up...You can�t extend that tension that long without your fans breaking." ~ Castle's creator

Shinar	Posted: Oct 24 2012, 08:58 PM
Explosion Girl Group: Moderator Posts: 7,051 Member No.: 8 Joined: 19-November 05	The trailer does look cool and that's a nice breakdown. Tons of speculating to do. -------------------- My heart is like an open highway.

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