Thor, Captain America, and The Avengers

[Crash6]

One obstacle to combining future characters in the Marvel Universe: Chris Evans

Having read a lot of comics when I was younger, including the Infinity Gauntlet saga (greatest Marvel character gathering I can think of), I don't ever remember the Human Torch and Captain America ever being in the same place at the same time.

It poses an interesting question where these movies may be concerned...

[ElixXxeR]

Ironically, you singled out two movies that were actually shot in 3D and will not be done in post, like the Avengers. So yes, those two will look great in 3D because it was shot that way.

I know they were shot in 3D natively (and directed by two great artists), thus my comment.

[Run L1ke H3LL]

I do not think he really cares how you spend your money but how much it cost to go see it one time compared to owning it in a few months.

$18.50 is something i would expect to pay for a concert of a few somewhat popular bands playing at a county fair or small concert hall.

I really wanted to see this in IMAX 2D. I can't handle the 3D stuff and from reading this thread apparently i am not the only one

My point was if you don't want to spend $18.50 then don't. I wanted to spend that much so I did. And it was worth it.

If it was any other movie I definitely would not spend that much, never.

[FiveAinOne]

While we're talking reboots, I want X-Men rebooted with a properly done Phoenix and motherf-in' Apocalypse.

x100.

[SOAR]

bend over and take it up the tailpipe. In 3.5 months, you can OWN the movie for that much. S**t on a shingle, no wonder the opening was almost as huge as Octomom's*. I'm paring my movies down because spending $30, $40, $50 for a movie is not worth it. I might as well go to a dinner & movie joint.

$5 Tuesdays at my local Cinnebarre... and I get to drink beer.

Be jealous.

[Run L1ke H3LL]

$5 Tuesdays at my local Cinnebarre... and I get to drink beer.

Be jealous.

...NY

[Laser04]

Paid 8 to see it in 3D at my local movie theater. A medium pepsi and bunch a crunch cost 7.

$15 bucks to enjoy a movie, can't complain.

[Juiced6]

our theaters were bought out by AMC

$10 a seat on a sunday afternoon
pop and popcorn (split with the wife since it is so f'n huge) was $11

Still cheaper than when we go out to eat or get drinks

I think our IMAX 3D price is over $15/seat

[Ben.Reilly]

When I was in College I use to go to a theater that cost 5 bucks to get into, and the beers cost 50 cents a glass (Icehouse). It was only open for 9 months though..... I wonder why.....

[Voodoo.T]

One obstacle to combining future characters in the Marvel Universe: Chris Evans

Having read a lot of comics when I was younger, including the Infinity Gauntlet saga (greatest Marvel character gathering I can think of), I don't ever remember the Human Torch and Captain America ever being in the same place at the same time.

It poses an interesting question where these movies may be concerned...

I think the Powers That Be were hoping people forgot about that fact. Evans is a surprisingly good actor (his performance in Sunshine was incredible) and has stepped up to the Captain's shield pretty well. I can't really see them turning him (back) into HT; it's going to be a "let's forget we ever made that movie" kind of thing.

[Sporin]

I'm gonna take a wild gander and say superman will be revealed (trailer wise) to get everyone on the DC band wagon when the TDKR comes out.

I think as far as revenue...Prometheus will top them both this year.

Prometheus will beat the Avengers? hahaha. please. it'll be an amazing movie, but no way it'll even me close at the box office

now, I'm not talk'n about opening weekend... but while it's out on the big screen overall.

Off topic, but I don't see how anyone can think Prometheus is going to out-earn Avengers or TDKR.

Go ask 100 people on the street if they are looking forward to seeing Prometheus and I bet 90% of them haven't even heard of it. Outside of hardcore sci-fi and film buffs this movie is invisible.

A bit back on topic... Nolan's Batman movies are dark—dark enough that I haven't let my 9 year old see them and I won't any time soon.

Spiderman and the Avengers (including the single hero movies) are MUCH more family friendly, the violence is more "cartoonish," they are much jokier, and the themes are generally brighter.

I LOVE Nolan's vision for Batman, I really do, but that's some dark, angry, emo **** he's got going on. It makes big bucks adn will give The Avengers movie a serious run for it's money box office-wise, but that audience skews MUCH older.

[GreenandChrome]

$5 Tuesdays at my local Cinnebarre... and I get to drink beer.

Be jealous.

<--- Check location there, Scout. I could go to Cinnebarre, iPic, etc., too.

Speaking of... When Skyfall comes out, I'm going to one of those places. In a tux. Bond-up, people!

[SOAR]

Yeah, Prometheus may very well be the best film this summer, but it won't be the biggest earner. Not even the 2nd biggest. I'm sure it will do well though.

However I can't see TDKR beating the Avengers. It just looks like another Batman Begins to me. Bane, IMO, was a poor choice for a villain, and pretty much everyone I know who isn't into comic books asks me "who is the guy with the muzzle?". Heath/The Joker were such a pivotal part to that movies success, and I can't see Bane replicating that.

I'm sure it will be good, but compared to TDK, people aren't nearly as hyped about it. Plus, this is Marvel vs. DC... and we all know who always comes out ahead in that battle.

Speaking of... When Skyfall comes out, I'm going to one of those places. In a tux. Bond-up, people!

Not sure if they serve martini's at Cinnebarre though.

[GreenandChrome]

I'm gonna take a wild gander and say superman will be revealed (trailer wise) to get everyone on the DC band wagon when the TDKR comes out.

I think as far as revenue...Prometheus will top them both this year.

Nope. Prometheus is rated R, which severely limits revenue. Add to that the lack of Weaver, there's no "oh, she's in it, might as well go."

Box office wise, nothing will top The Avengers. TDKR is not being released in 3D

While I'm hoping TDKR beats The Avengers, I think it will be really close. While TDKR isn't 3D (hallelujah!), there is a lot of IMAX footage, AND it's the conclusion. Everyone will want to see how it ends up.

I'm saddened to believe the true box office champ for this year will be that sh**y emo franchise that finally concludes this November. Will 2 months be enough to rake in the dough? Battleship is the next John Carter, followed by a host of action "bombs": GI Joe, Total Recall, Expendables 2, Red Dawn, etc.

[Run L1ke H3LL]

Nope. Prometheus is rated R, which severely limits revenue. Add to that the lack of Weaver, there's no "oh, she's in it, might as well go."



While I'm hoping TDKR beats The Avengers, I think it will be really close. While TDKR isn't 3D (hallelujah!), there is a lot of IMAX footage, AND it's the conclusion. Everyone will want to see how it ends up.

I'm saddened to believe the true box office champ for this year will be that sh**y emo franchise that finally concludes this November. Will 2 months be enough to rake in the dough? Battleship is the next John Carter, followed by a host of action "bombs": GI Joe, Total Recall, Expendables 2, Red Dawn, etc.

Why do are you hoping that TDKR beats the Avengers? The Avengers is a phenomenal movie. Apart from an above average film in TDK I can't see why anyone would hope to see one movie best another without actually seeing it.

Fanboys...

[Angina]

Why do are you hoping that TDKR beats the Avengers? The Avengers is a phenomenal movie. Apart from an above average film in TDK I can't see why anyone would hope to see one movie best another without actually seeing it.

Fanboys...

ive said it once and i'll say it again, Dark Knight Returns was overrated. Good movie, but way overrated. Batman Begins was better IMHO

Avengers is simply how I imagined and hoped it would be when I was younger reading the comics and hoping it would be a movie.

[Run L1ke H3LL]

ive said it once and i'll say it again, Dark Knight Returns was overrated. Good movie, but way overrated. Batman Begins was better IMHO

Avengers is simply how I imagined and hoped it would be when I was younger reading the comics and hoping it would be a movie.

THANK YOU! Finally someone who agrees with my that TDK was overrated. I say it all the time, if it wasn't for Heath Ledger dropping dead that movie wouldn't have half the acclaim it has. Sure the movie was good; maybe even very good. But it's not the end-all-be-all of superhero flicks that the Nolan fanboys make it out to be.

[Angina]

I think the Powers That Be were hoping people forgot about that fact. Evans is a surprisingly good actor (his performance in Sunshine was incredible) and has stepped up to the Captain's shield pretty well. I can't really see them turning him (back) into HT; it's going to be a "let's forget we ever made that movie" kind of thing.

if they ever making another Fantastic 4 movie, they're going to reboot the characters. And please make Thing CGI. that costume that Chikliss wore was horrendous. The only bright spot in that movie was actually Chris Evans. and then they had to go make Galactus a storm cloud. wtf.

disney really should spend all the money they can to get movie rights to the major marvel characters. they can get back to becoming the box office juggarnaut they once were when they made good animated movies (aside from Pixar).

[koko12]

...NY

$7 tuesdays at the National Amusement City center in White Plains. NY, $9 for IMAX 3D. There's another one in the Bronx, same deal. There has to be something similar out in Long Island

[VarianceVQ]

if they ever making another Fantastic 4 movie, they're going to reboot the characters. And please make Thing CGI. that costume that Chikliss wore was horrendous. The only bright spot in that movie was actually Chris Evans. and then they had to go make Galactus a storm cloud. wtf.

Ha, I had forgotten about that. I thought they'd have him coming out of the cloud when I saw it but...no. Didn't they make Abmination a storm cloud in Ang Lee's Hulk, too?

[Juiced6]

THANK YOU! Finally someone who agrees with my that TDK was overrated. I say it all the time, if it wasn't for Heath Ledger dropping dead that movie wouldn't have half the acclaim it has. Sure the movie was good; maybe even very good. But it's not the end-all-be-all of superhero flicks that the Nolan fanboys make it out to be.

I wouldn't say TDK was overrated i thought it was a pretty good movie

However, back when the 6 minute prologue was in theaters with MI4 - i watched both BB and TDK back to back. I will agree that Batman Begins was the better of the two

[Run L1ke H3LL]

$7 tuesdays at the National Amusement City center in White Plains. NY, $9 for IMAX 3D. There's another one in the Bronx, same deal. There has to be something similar out in Long Island

Nassau County? Hahaha not a chance.

[Angina]

I wouldn't say TDK was overrated i thought it was a pretty good movie

However, back when the 6 minute prologue was in theaters with MI4 - i watched both BB and TDK back to back. I will agree that Batman Begins was the better of the two

overrated in terms of the amount of critical acclaim it received. people were talking oscars back when it came out. give me a break.

yes it was a great movie, and Nolan definitely helped define the superhero genre. But it isn't the end-all-be-all movie.

i just had goosebumps the entire ride during Avengers. TDK made me yawn a bit.

[SOAR]

Didn't they make Abmination a storm cloud in Ang Lee's Hulk, too?

You talking about his dad? When he basically turned into pure electricity? Pretty sure that was supposed to be Zzzax. Abomination is the enemy in the second movie.

[Run L1ke H3LL]

Ang Lee's Hulk never happened

[Voodoo.T]

I never saw the Hulk. Honestly I couldn't get into the character and never had a desire to watch either movie version. Now, if they do one with Ruffalo as Banner, I'd probably see it. This is the first time I ever actually liked Hulk.

[SOAR]

Ruffalo

He's an awesome hulk... and IMO, one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood.

[Angina]

I never saw the Hulk. Honestly I couldn't get into the character and never had a desire to watch either movie version. Now, if they do one with Ruffalo as Banner, I'd probably see it. This is the first time I ever actually liked Hulk.

this

[FlashRedGLS1.8T]

Previews were great...Spiderman, Prometheus, & Batman...can't wait.

Movie was fantastic. A few things bugged me but nothing significant.

Really good action and Downey/Iron Man/Hulk owned the screen.

[Juiced6]

I never saw the Hulk. Honestly I couldn't get into the character and never had a desire to watch either movie version. Now, if they do one with Ruffalo as Banner, I'd probably see it. This is the first time I ever actually liked Hulk.

I really liked the Incredible Hulk with Edward Norton. But this new Hulk will work just fine

[Egz]

I saw it in Imax 3D at midnight. It was pretty good, the 3D was not worth the $18.50 for a ticket.

I agree. Saw it in non-IMAX large screen 3D, and while it was decent, it really didn't add much to the movie. Some scenes were good, most action scenes were choppy, IMO.

[VarianceVQ]

He's an awesome hulk... and IMO, one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood.

He reminded me of Vincent D'Onofrio for some reason.

[Mike!]

Saw this Tuesday night. Our theater just opened up a renovated "AVX" screen, with assigned seating, reclining seats with space between them, and better picture and sound. Other chains offer the same thing with a different name. I was apprehensive about seeing the movie in this theater because of the 3D, which usually gives me terrible eye strain, a headache, or puts me to sleep. Perhaps thanks to the extra sharp, high quality projection, I had no issues.

It was $10.99 a seat for Tuesday... regularly $15.50. To me, The Avengers was such a good movie that it would have been worth every penny of the $31.00 full price for my wife and I. The pacing was perfect. Even the otherwise 'slow' parts on the ship were kept interesting. The Joss Whedon humor really shined through. The characters were exactly as they should be, and notably I absolutely agree that this was the best portrayal of Banner/Hulk that there has been. For the first time, Banner himself was actually interesting.

I expected the movie to be "good," or even "great," but I have to say it was "excellent." There's very few movies that I would gladly pay full price to see a second time in the theater, and this is one of them.

As much as I've loved Nolan's films going back to Memento, it's going to be very hard for TDKR to be a "better" movie than this, much less sell more tickets. Not that I don't look forward to seeing the attempt

One thing I will say is that Joss Whedon needs to direct/write ALL THE THINGS!! His touch really shined through, and I don't think anyone could have done The Avengers better.

[SidVicious]

Really loved the way Banner & Stark played off each other. Capt America giving orders was cool. The Hulk was awesome. Stark's one liners and wise-cracks were right on. RDJr is absolutely the best man for that job.

I never saw the first 'new' Hulk movie(with Ed Norton?) but heard it wasn't good. The guy playing Banner now in great. Lou Ferigno doing Hulk's voice is great. Great movie.

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My wife is a "DC Girl" and grudgingly goes with me to see the Marvel movies. I like Batman, but don't know that I'd say the recent Batman movies have been as good as the recent Marvel movies.

[Angina]

Really loved the way Banner & Stark played off each other. Capt America giving orders was cool. The Hulk was awesome. Stark's one liners and wise-cracks were right on. RDJr is absolutely the best man for that job.

I never saw the first 'new' Hulk movie(with Ed Norton?) but heard it wasn't good. The guy playing Banner now in great. Lou Ferigno doing Hulk's voice is great. Great movie.

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My wife is a "DC Girl" and grudgingly goes with me to see the Marvel movies. I like Batman, but don't know that I'd say the recent Batman movies have been as good as the recent Marvel movies.

i enjoyed the 'new' hulk movie. i just like the hulk in this one even better...