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

Sep 8, 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)

Jul 7, 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

Aug 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, 2026

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

Sep 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

Jan 7, 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

May 5, 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

Apr 28, 2025

Quite possibly the best superhero movie of all time!

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Hughes S

Apr 28, 2022

just amazing this movie is!

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Ian W

@iwaldman 1 day ago

At the time this was the biggest thing we’ve really ever seen from a superhero movie and the buildup was real, however small it may seem today. Upon rewatch, one of the first things I noticed was how the characters were balanced really well. I felt like they all had their setups into the plot, real purpose and a solid moment or two to shine. The comedy was also not as bad as it would get in later films. The one-liners were restrained, especially compared to Age of Ultron. The cast is solid and I thought the recast of Hulk with Mark Ruffalo was the right move and made for better chemistry amongst the cast. This last watch I also noticed we spend a lot of time on the S.H.I.E.L.D. helipad. These scenes are fine and actually contain a mix of both action, slow moments and plot exposition. I’d imagine this decision to stay here had something to do with saving the budget for the ending. Speaking of which, this has a classic “laser in the sky ending”. This was one of many films of the time th

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Verril Manuel A

@RT51513748 1 day ago

What a Best Marvel Crossover Ever!!

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Vanguard Man V

@Vanguard_Guy 1 day ago

What a Best MCU Film Ever!!

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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

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