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[S00N3R FR3AK]

So I didn't stay for the second scene though I guess the important one was the first one. For sure my 3rd favorite marvel movie after Iron Man and then X-Men First Class. behind both Batman Begins and The Dark Knight for best comic movie though.

[Corris]

Thought it was a fantastic film, really paid off with all the films that have worked up to this point to bring them together.

I would also watch a new Hulk film with Mark Ruffalo in, I thought he did an excellent job considering he came in to take over from Ed Norton over the trouble the studio seemed to have with him, I thought he portrayed the character far better in such a short time than the last two have.

[LOC]

Awesome movie. The banter between characters was exactly as I hoped it would be (considering that's how it is in the comics after all) and the ending was a nice payoff for the entire movie (and movies).

Also, Hulk rules.

[DocM]

Record breaker: $200.3M in the US and $641.8 worldwide

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'Avengers' smashes record: $200.3 million debut

Hulk, smash.

That's what Captain America tells the Incredible Hulk to do in "The Avengers," and that's what the Marvel Comics superhero mash-up did at the box office, smashing the domestic revenue record with a $200.3 million debut.

It's by far the biggest opening ever, shooting past the previous record of $169.2 million for the debut of last year's "Harry Potter" finale.

"The Avengers" added $151.5 million overseas over the weekend to bring its total to $441.5 million since it began opening internationally a week earlier.

That raised the film's worldwide haul to $641.8 million in barely a week and a half, more than its Marvel superhero forerunners "Iron Man," "Iron Man 2," "Thor" and "Captain America" took in during their entire runs.

If distributor Disney's domestic estimate Sunday holds when the final weekend count is released Monday, "The Avengers" would be the first movie ever to haul in $200 million in a single weekend.

A $200 million total for every movie in release is considered a great weekend for the business as a whole, so "The Avengers" redefines the standards for a blockbuster debut.

"If 'The Avengers' is any indication, we're going to see a leap rather than a gentle little nudge into new territory, and the lineup is there to justify it going forward," said Greg Foster, chairman and president of the huge-screen IMAX cinema chain.

Crowds were so anxious to see the film on IMAX's giant screens that Foster said the company had only one problem: it ran out of seats to sell.

Hollywood launched a potentially record-shattering summer with a vengeance, "The Avengers" landing as just the first of three huge superhero tales that highlight a lineup filled with other blockbusters in the making.

"The Amazing Spider-Man" follows on July 3 and "The Dark Knight Rises" wraps up the current Batman series on July 20.

Until the "Harry Potter" finale, 2008's "The Dark Knight" had held the revenue record with a $158.4 million debut. Before that, the record-holder was 2007's "Spider-Man 3" with $151.1 million.
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[LOC]

I gotta say as this was the first 3D movie I saw (and it was one of those post converted deals wasn't it?) I would totally pay the $3.50 extra to see future Avenger or Marvel/DC movies using 3D. IF it was as good as it was in the Avengers. It wasn't in your face (though some of it was...lol) and it overall was a pretty nice effect imo. Hawkeye's arrows in 3D looked awesome (seriously, at one point I actually turned my head a bit lol) and I really enjoyed it. Since I know many people are tired of 3D already, I went in pretty skeptical and had very low expectations it would add to the movie at all. Let's just say I was pleasantly surprised

The movie totally deserves all the praise it is getting, and the $200 million it did this weekend ($640 million worldwide in a week!!!) is testament to how good it was I think. Way to go Joss Whedon and everyone involved. Especially Mark Ruffalo.

[DocM]

I think both Whedon and Ruffalo's stock at Disney/Marvel and Hollywood in general just went way up. The fan sites are already talking about Marvel re-thinking the idea of another Hulk film.

[+McCordRm]

Whedon went into this with Cheesy-TV stigma. People didn't expect him to be
Blockbuster caliber. Guess he proved them wrong.... and good for him.

[Anaron]

I just got back from seeing it and it was absolutely amazing. It has comedy, action, and serious moments that keep you in a state of laughter, awe, and wonder. Also, the CGI was really good. I think it's the best CGI I've seen to date. Nothing can compare to it and I'm glad the movie is doing well in sales. It's about time that superhero movies are made in a way that connects them to other movies. I can't wait to see the upcoming Marvel movies like Iron Man 3 and the Thor and Captain America sequels. What I'm really looking forward to the most though is The Avengers 2. I hope Joss Whedon directs it because I truly think he's an amazing director.

Now, for the spoilers:  The scene where the Hulk smashes Loki mid-sentence had me squirming in my seat. I just couldn't stop laughing. There was another scene that cracked me up as well. I think it was the fight between Thor and Iron Man. The part that made me laugh was when Thor slammed into the ground and made a weird grunt sound.

Also, I was blown away by the post-credit scene with Thanos. I had a feeling it was coming because of a scene in Thor where the infinity gauntlet is shown. But even knowing that, I wasn't really prepared to see his face. 

[Razorwing]

Anaron, on 07 May 2012 - 04:29, said:

I just got back from seeing it and it was absolutely amazing. It has comedy, action, and serious moments that keep you in a state of laughter, awe, and wonder. Also, the CGI was really good. I think it's the best CGI I've seen to date. Nothing can compare to it and I'm glad the movie is doing well in sales. It's about time that superhero movies are made in a way that connects them to other movies. I can't wait to see the upcoming Marvel movies like Iron Man 3 and the Thor and Captain America sequels. What I'm really looking forward to the most though is The Avengers 2. I hope Joss Whedon directs it because I truly think he's an amazing director.

Now, for the spoilers:  The scene where the Hulk smashes Loki mid-sentence had me squirming in my seat. I just couldn't stop laughing. There was another scene that cracked me up as well. I think it was the fight between Thor and Iron Man. The part that made me laugh was when Thor slammed into the ground and made a weird grunt sound.

Also, I was blown away by the post-credit scene with Thanos. I had a feeling it was coming because of a scene in Thor where the infinity gauntlet is shown. But even knowing that, I wasn't really prepared to see his face. 

and who could forget the   Tony Stark Shakespeare rendition and Hulk punching Thor right after they killed one of those worms. 

[efjay]

Totally loved it, cant wait for the blu ray with 30 mins of extra footage! One question though, does anyone else feel that   they made Thor seem less powerful than he should be? Through the years he's been the only one capable of really going toe to toe with the Hulk but the movie seemed to me to show him struggling a bit to hold his own.  

Also Hawkeye was   really well done, much more of a threat than you would have thought. Really brought the heat to SHIELD.  

[M_Lyons10]

McCordRm, on 04 May 2012 - 18:11, said:

EPIC!!!!

No, really... all the hype is dead on. This was, by far, the best superhero movie since Superman (original with Christopher Reeves).

And there are TWO extra scenes. One after the short credits, and then another at the VERY end.

Seriously? Can someone PM me and let me know what the second credits scene showed? I missed it too. lol

As for the movie, I thought it was really amazing. We both liked it a lot. I can't wait to see if they are able to pull everyone together for a sequel now... I presume after Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, and Thor 2... lol

[Razorwing]

M_Lyons10, on 07 May 2012 - 18:21, said:

Seriously? Can someone PM me and let me know what the second credits scene showed? I missed it too. lol

As for the movie, I thought it was really amazing. We both liked it a lot. I can't wait to see if they are able to pull everyone together for a sequel now... I presume after Iron Man 3, Captain America 2, and Thor 2... lol

 The first scene shows In space, through the debris, the Elder talking to his master that The Avengers are now a threat to the Universe. A sillouette is shown and a face is turn to the light. Revelaled is a closeup on Thanos, as he grins/smiles. The second scene is All the Avengers at the Schwarma place Tony mentioned in the film. They are all eating at a table. Not one word of diagloue.  

[the1himself]

What part, in the movie Thor, is the infinity gauntlet shown? I've seen that movie 3 times and haven't come across it

[M_Lyons10]

Razorwing, on 07 May 2012 - 18:59, said:

 The first scene shows In space, through the debris, the Elder talking to his master that The Avengers are now a threat to the Universe. A sillouette is shown and a face is turn to the light. Revelaled is a closeup on Thanos, as he grins/smiles. The second scene is All the Avengers at the Schwarma place Tony mentioned in the film. They are all eating at a table. Not one word of diagloue.  

Thanks. I just looked up what a Schwarma was. Sounds delicious. LOL

the1himself, on 07 May 2012 - 19:06, said:

What part, in the movie Thor, is the infinity gauntlet shown? I've seen that movie 3 times and haven't come across it

I was wondering this as well. I've seen it several times and somehow must have missed this...

[Rappy]

we see Odin's vault and the artefacts inside of it