Quiti2x on The Avengers!
This would be my first movie review blog so let me just
breakdown how I would do this.
I will be giving the plot, the background/setting, the effects, the
characters SNAPs (this is SSSSOOOOOO Legally Blonde but whatever. I like how it
sounds), 5 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, followed by an explanation
of the SNAP.
I guess that pretty much covers it.
On with the review!
The plot:
Loki, Thor’s brother, fumed with revenge, want to take over
Earth and free the human race through enslavement. Yeah.. I know.. I don’t get it too but majority of evil plans
doesn’t make actual sense , right? So he travels to Earth with some ancient
knowledge that he discovered while in exile through a character that I don’t
know the off, to get the Tesseract to use it as a weapon to free but enslave
the human kind (rolling eyes).
S.H.I.E.L.D. (which I also don’t know the meaning too..) has
the Tesseract for “research”. Loki was successful in stealing it from S.H.I.E.L.D.
and mind-slaving some members which he needed. Fury, the guy with the eye
patch, had the task of bringing together Earth’s heroes through the Avengers initiative
that consists of Captain America, Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Agent
Romanov, and Hawkeye.
The plot was that of a typical super hero comic book where
the antagonist would like to take over the world. The thing that made it
interesting for me was that this was a war between a god, Loki and his army of
alien/mythologic creatures versus the champions of the Earth. How’s that??
Even though the plot looks like it would be an testosterone
with a pinch of estrogen butt whooping
action film, it actually has a very well placed and tasteful spoonfuls
of comedy that will take your mind our of the action then suck you right back
in!
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
The background/settings:
From the Iron Man movies, you might have had a feel of how
current the environment and also how futuristic it seems because of the
technology shown in the movies. This was also carried on The Avengers movie.
THE WASTE LAND: This is in the
opening scenes depicting a barren rocky landscape where Loki and the character
that I don’t know were first seen was artfully done. Black violet and blues
were the hues creating a sinister feel where the typical evil lurks.
TESSERACT HOLDING/TESTING AREA:
From the name, it’s a lab where SHIELD is trying to decipher the inner working
of the Tesseract. Very current open space testing area which Loki trashed. Well
turned into rubble actually.
STARK TOWER: From the name itself,
this owned but none other than Tony Stark, quadrillionaire, genius and all around
player that is self sustaining and eco friendly. Truly a vision of future green
engineering of course with a custom landing pad that removes Iron Man’s suite
as he walks through
THE INVISIBLE CARRIER/AIRPLANE
SHIELD COMMAND CENTER: No words to describe it but GIANORMOUSLY AWESOME! This
started out as a airplane carrier that I thought would turn into a submarine
but instead to a flying engineering masterpiece. Complete with the command
centre with futuristic technology. But wait there’s more. It a cloaking device
that makes it invisible. Beat that Hogwarts!
THE HULK CONTAINMENT UNIT: This was
designed for the Hulk in case he decided to make an appearance and trash the
command centre that was designed to withstand the Hulk’s strength and eject
(more like drop) if in case he went berserk. This was where Loki was locked up
but still have control over the entire situation.
STREETS OF MANHATTAN: Of course the
island of Manhattan, famous as it is, is the setting for the battle royale of
the movie between the Avengers and the invaders.
The ones mentioned were the background that I really love.
Need I say more to defend my ratings?
Quiti2x verdict: 5
SNAPS
The cast:
Robert Downey Jr. as TONY STARK/
IRON MAN
This quarillionaire genius player was
the brains and swagger of this movie. We all know that he was genius enough to
make a suit to make him an oh-so-hot super hero. Although, Tony Stark was not recommended
to be part of the Avengers but Iron Man was. In the end, you just can’t
separate the suit from the man.
I love his comedic inserts and snide comments
which actually balanced out the movie. He got all the scientific stuff down
into deliveries that were believable.
Highlight: getting the one of the
engines of the flying command centre running again and guiding the nuclear
missile to the portal and coming back to Earth
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
Chris Evans as STEVE ROGERS/
CAPTAIN AMERICA
This man-sicle and war hero had
spent his frustrations of missing out on a date decades back, spent his time
punching bags. Although he was in the 21st century he still stuck to
his era. He rose to the occasion once he was called by SHIELD and took the role
of leader of the Avengers after a few verbal squabble s with Tony Stark. Good
thing as the entire team would have needed his leadership skills. Although he
does not have powers that shoot out of his hands, he makes up for it with his
kick-ass skills!
Everything was almost perfect (oh
yes!) except for his voice which I though lacked some umph to it. But then
again he was able to direct the Avengers
to a team.
Highlight: Taking charge of the
Avengers and directing them to battle
Quiti2x verdict: 4 SNAPS
Mark Ruffalo as BRUCE BANNER/ THE
HULK
Bruce Banner has spent his time
helping out people in India. And his expertise in gamma rays was the main
reason he was collected. He chose to be under the radar (so he thought) to get the
green monster alter persona of him under control. Now the Hulk when unleashed
was just like “BOOM”
Mark Ruffalo did a good job
particularly in the scene when he was collected and sort of lost his temper
allowing the Hulk to make an almost there appearance. The swift transition from
anger to calmness was just superb
Highlight: collection of Bruce
Banner and bashing Loki (it was hilariously GREAT!) plus hitting back on Thor
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
Chris Hemsworth as THOR
Thor just actually appeared out of
nowhere when Iron Man and Captain America captured Loki (very easily might I
add) to take Loki into questioning on the whereabouts of the Tesseract. He knowS
well the power that the cube posses and fears for his beloved Earth so he
decided to help and join the Avengers.
Chris Hemsworth was not actually
big on the acting side. But his mighty hammer and his lightning were great additions to the Avengers. Plus he’s
a god!
Highlight: Smacking the Hulk into almost
unconsciousness with his hammer and sending out a lighting storm using the
Empire state building as a lightning rod
Quiti2x verdict: 4 SNAPS
Scarlett Johansson as NATASHA
ROMANOFF/ BLACK WIDOW
We first saw her in Iron Man 2 and
got a taste of what she can do. Here, she was the rose among the thorns and
held her own despite of the big heroes around her. Collected Bruce Bane,
interrogated Loki and did amazing fights! Who said that you needed to be a
gamma exposed, or wear armor, or be experimented on to be a heroine??
Scarlett Johansson was just
FIERCELY AWESOME! I’m sure she can make Uma Thurman in Kill Bill and Angelina
Jolie in Salt a run for their money! GIRL POWER! Although she was a bit under
acting but I guess that is what you get from a spy. Still, BRILLIANT! I wish
they would make a Black Widow movie!
Highlight: taking on 3 men while
bound to a chair, interrogating Loki, taking an enemy flying contraption to get
to the portal to close it down.
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
Jeremy Renner as AGENT CLINT
BARTON/HAWKEYE
While protecting the Tesseract,
Hawkeye was mind-controlled by Loki because of his heart and determination. Since
he was under a spell, he turned against SHIELD and almost brought down the command
centre from the sky. He was that good. But after a hard knock out from Black
Widow, he was snapped back to reality. He proved to be a great asset to SHIELD
as he wielded his bow and arrows which were pretty cool too!
There wasn’t that much moments of
him acting but more on combats and shooting only. But his scene with Black
Widow on their life as spies was ok.
Highlight: Shooting down the enemy
with his bow and arrow hitting his mark every time
Quiti2x verdict: 4 SNAPS
Samuel L. Jackson as NICK FURY
Nick Fury has been cameo appearing
in the individual movies of each hero. He’s in this movie the entire time.
Stern but brilliant, he formed the
Avengers and convinced them to be a team as they are Earth’s last hope. I
actually don’t know how he ended up with one eye but I guess the look suits him
Samuel L. Jackson was great too. He
was like the PR person of the Avengers versus their detractors with his direct
to the point statements.
Highlight: Explaining the real
purpose of SHIELD and anchoring on the death of Agent Phil to push the team to
unite
Quiti2x verdict: 4 SNAPS
Tom Hiddleston as LOKI
As told in Norse mythology, Loki is
the god of mischief and has been the public enemy number 1 of Asgard. In this
movie, he wants to take over the Earth and enslave humans so as to free them.
Wielding his magic staff/ spear, he destroyed the original SHIELD command
centre to a rubble, mind-controlled agents and a scientist, demanded people to
kneel in from of him, have himself captured but still under control of
everything, and summons his army to destroy Manhanttan. EVIL!
Tom Hiddleston was perfect for the
role I think. He has that sinister yet regal look which is fit for the god of
mischief. There was only one thing missing for me. He didn’t have an evil laugh
that rings in times of his short lived triumph. Guess I’ll just laugh for him
<evil laugh>
Highlight: Cornering people in the
park and getting them to kneel down at him
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson
Agent Phil first appeared in the
Iron Man movies. He was a huge fan on Captain America and was looking for the
right opportunity to have him sign it. He was the cause of the turning point of
each avenger.
Clark Gregg was delightful in his
scene where he was talking to Captain America. I felt his awe and elation to be
standing next to his idol so to speak. Plus he was a scapegoat to get
everything in proper motion. Although he was not a hero initially, he became
one too one way or another.
Highlight: Facing Loki with a big
ass gun but gets stabbed and died before he managed to hit Loki
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
Cobie Smulders as Agent Maria Hill
Agent Maria Hill was right hand woman,
in my opinion of Nick Fury that made sure everything was good .
Cobie
Smulders stepped out of her girl next door image with this movie.
Highlight: car chase with Loki and
his mind controlled agents while trying to avoid being buried alive.
Quiti2x verdict: 4 SNAPS
The effects:
AWESOME is I guess the best word to describe the effects in
this movie. Here are some of my favorites:
1.
Opening of the portal to
another world
2.
SHIELD’s command center
converting from an airship carrier to a flying airship carrier then turning
invisible (that was a mouthful)
3.
Tony Stark removing his
Iron Man suit while walking on a platform (really cool!)
4.
Loki’s multiplicity power
5.
Bruce Banner’s
transformation into the Hulk
6.
Thor conjuring up lightning
with his hammer
7.
Nick Fury’s conference call
with world leaders
8.
Alien with their flying
machines and the flying worm of mass destruction (you get it right??)
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
OVERALL:
The Avengers movie was worth the wait! And like I said, has
this amazing inserts of comedy that pulls you right out of the action for a
second then you get sucked right back in.
I honestly think this is the BEST Marvel movie made to date!
Quiti2x verdict: 5 SNAPS
I recommend this movie to everyone! Although, I’m pretty
sure that the comic book junkies who followed this series may have some let
down which I guess is typical.
Remember that this movie was rated in the Philippines as
PG-13. So parents out there, please accompany your children while watching this
movie. I’m sure you would enjoy it too!
If you still haven’t watched THE AVENGERS movie, well, what
are you waiting for?? The part 2??? GOGOGO and buy your tickets already!
Extras: I would love to place pictures in this blog but by
internet connection is slow. Just check it out in the web
