The Avengers (2012)

The Avengers takes a leaf out of the successful Iron Man series' book and blends realistic action with savvy dialogue. With a huge cast of superheroes, the film manages to give each character their due screen time and character development while binding it all together with a common enemy. Loki, a god from another world, is bent on invading earth and is a surprisingly good fit alongside the Marvel heroes. The most important feature of the Avengers is also preserved well: they all have fantastic strengths but its how the heroes overcome their weaknesses with team work that epitomizes the overall charm of this story. Disappointingly, the music is orchestral and keeps the movie chugging along but is mostly forgettable fare.  That said, the acting is quite impressive and helps to create atmosphere without becoming fake or two dimensional. Worth repeat viewing.

8.5/10