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Marvel's the Avengers

Play trailer 2:22 Poster for Marvel's the Avengers PG-13 2012 2h 23m Action Adventure Fantasy Sci-Fi Play Trailer Watchlist
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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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Carla Renata The Curvy Film Critic Mar 24
The kids, teens and those diehard comic fans will have a great time. Great summer flick!!! Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review 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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gamerm0m May 5 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. See more Manuel Apr 28 Quite possibly the best superhero movie of all time! See more Hughes S 04/28/2022 just amazing this movie is! See more Greta J. @RT23607788 57m Loki genius Iron Man, genius, Captain America, genius, Nick, fury, genius, black, widow, genius, Hawkeye, literal God, Hulks+tier See more Atif K @nightislamabadG11 1d [Call Girls In Islamabad <03266766888> Best Services In Islamabad] You neend A best Services in Islamabad 0326 6766888 Call Girls Service in F-7 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near F-8 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in F-10 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near F-11 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in G-6 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near G-7 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in G-8 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near G-9/4 Islamabad Call Girls Service in G-10 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near G-11 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in G-12 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in I-8 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near I-9 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in I-10 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near I-11 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in I-12 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near I-13 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service in I-14 Markaz Islamabad Escorts Available Near I-15 Markaz Islamabad Call Girls Service See more Mitsuko T @RT58727868 2d The tense and the cgi especially of hulk are so good i cant believe it, and i LOVED tony character so much i love his fast sarcasm. Morever the iconic scene and hulk and loki is just mwah See more Read all reviews
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Joss Whedon

Director

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark

Chris Evans

Steve Rogers

Mark Ruffalo

Bruce Banner

Chris Hemsworth

Thor

Scarlett Johansson

Natasha Romanoff

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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