Marvel's the Avengers

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Marvel's the Avengers

PG-13

2012

2h 23m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

Sci-Fi

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When Thor's evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a superhero recruitment effort to defeat the unprecedented threat to Earth. Joining Fury's "dream team" are Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner).

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Thanks to a script that emphasizes its heroes' humanity and a wealth of superpowered set pieces, The Avengers lives up to its hype and raises the bar for Marvel at the movies.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/08/2017

B+

The comedic timing, coupled with his ability to maintain the authenticity of the characters, is worthy of praise. The Avengers delivers a popcorn feast that's the perfect summer kickoff.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

07/07/2015

3.5/5

Downey's Stark/Iron Man steals the show because the actor is capable of making the tritest dialogue sound wonderfully witty, but the CGI effects are amazing and, despite its length, the film is very enjoyable.

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Deborah Ross

The Spectator

08/24/2014

This will be loved by genre fans, when all is said and done/ But at two hours forty, you may find it numbs your bum/ Seriously, more attention to character could have made it a lot more fun/ And now I have said all that, I believe my poem is done.

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Carla Renata

The Curvy Film Critic

Mar 24

The kids, teens and those diehard comic fans will have a great time. Great summer flick!!!

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

09/24/2023

5/5

Seems like a miracle that something like this could be pulled off, fully amplifying and improving upon everything each solo MCU movie accomplished before it, while also standing on its own with the team dynamics.

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

01/07/2023

You wouldn’t accuse 'The Avengers' of being good drama, but the sprawling, splashy spectacle and its much-much-much-larger-than-life heroes makes for a genuine comic book epic for the big screen.

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Gamerm0m

05/05/2025

I enjoyed this movie very much. I think that the character building in this was terrific. I have watched all of the MCU films but this one is one of the few I will watch again multiple time.

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Manuel

04/28/2025

Quite possibly the best superhero movie of all time!

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Hughes S

04/28/2022

just amazing this movie is!

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andrea C

@Charst 1d

La prima grande unione dei supereroi Marvel è un trionfo incredibile al botteghino che però, dietro alla spettacolarità e all'ovvia attrattiva, nasconde anche un film di indubbie qualità. La sceneggiatura è sicuramente ottima, in grado di unire dialoghi divertenti e veloci a spettacolari sequenze di azione degne della miglior CGI mai vista sullo schermo probabilmente. Molto abile Joss Whedon nel dare ampio spazio a tutti i personaggi, rendendo utile e vantaggioso avere tutti i supereroi insieme. Villain già visto nella serie che serve più che altro da contorno per l'unione della squadra.

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Josh R

@RT42706681 1d

Sticks the landing the followup endgame doesn't achieve unfortunately...

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Chris S

@Janomi 1d

The Avengers was the movie that proved the MCU could actually work. Joss Whedon pulls off the difficult task of bringing six established heroes together, giving each a distinct personality, meaningful role, and moments to shine. The chemistry between Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner is outstanding, and watching their relationships evolve from constant conflict to genuine teamwork is still immensely satisfying. Tom Hiddleston is endlessly entertaining as Loki, providing a charismatic villain who feels like a personal threat to the entire team. The Battle of New York remains one of the MCU's defining finales, highlighted by the iconic continuous shot of the Avengers fighting together for the first time. The alien invasion follows a familiar superhero formula, but the unforgettable character dynamics make this one of Marvel's most rewatchable films.

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Synopsis

When Thor's evil brother, Loki (Tom Hiddleston), gains access to the unlimited power of the energy cube called the Tesseract, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of S.H.I.E.L.D., initiates a superhero recruitment effort to defeat the unprecedented threat to Earth. Joining Fury's "dream team" are Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner).

Director: Joss Whedon
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Joss Whedon
Distributor: Walt Disney
Production Co: Marvel Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Action/Violence|A Mild Drug Reference)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 4, 2012, Wide
Rerelease Date (Theaters): Aug 31, 2012
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 22, 2014
Runtime: 2h 23m