The Avengers

No introduction needed, The Avengers (2012) in one word: WOW! 

Making $620 million in the USA alone, it was an instant winner (by all standards) the moment is hit the big screens! Bringing together all these marvel superheroes has been something Ive been waiting for like FOREVER. I never thought anything would out-do the X-men series in terms of action being combined with multiple supernatural powers from iconic superheroes, by oh boy this hit that expectation AND some! 

It's awesome how each of the characters have a backstory (which we have seen in previous movies for most of them) and they all acquired their powers or abilities in different ways i.e. science experiments, natural intelligence, just being a God! In actual fact it was very clever having each individual film lead up to this one. 

Storyline was good, action was excellent, and lining it with a bit of comedy throughout created a well rounded feel. The only thing I didn't like was that the final battle scene was against machine things - not so keen on the whole machine/robot bad guy storylines BUT it was an epic 10 minute fight scene. Also I guess that was balanced out with individual fights between the actual superhero's throughout. How Hulk smashed Thor, the side battle between Hawkeye and Black Widow, the Ironman, Captain American and Thor triangular fight - it made it interesting how the characters didn't all get along even though they were supposed to be on the same side. And THEN they come together at the end creating a sense of fulfilment and accomplishment for their team. 

Anyway won't waffle about it anymore but OUTSTANDING pretty much sums it up. Seriously if you haven't seen it already you are missing out, whether you are a regular superhero fan or not, MUST SEE. Still my favourite film over a year after its release! 

Now I'm just waiting for the next one....as we all are...Don't think I am too worried about the individual films (Thor 2, Ironman 3, Captain American 2 etc.), although they are good, when they all come together you cant beat that! 

Rating

10/10

P.S. Just looked up info about the second Avengers: "Age of Ultron" and the rumour is that Jarvis will be the supervillain Ultron....that could make things interesting - Ironman is always the one fixing everything and creating world saving gadgets, has he actually created the biggest threat to the world? So wanna watch it like tomorrow, not in 2015....ah well patience...patience....haha

CH

Sequels

Theres often mixed opinion and controversy when it comes to movie sequels, sometimes arguments over it, some people don't care, but putting movie reviews to the side, liking a sequel is basically down to personal choice and opinion. So here's my opinion on animated sequels....because whether or not you think an animated sequel is gonna be good, chances are if your kids have seen the first one, they will want to see the next!

Despicable Me 2
The first one was hilarious all the way through, it was a fresh idea and everyone loved the minions of corse. So expectations were high for the second instalment. YES the minions were still funny, and there were some hilarious parts that even got the adults laughing ("bottom....ha hahaha) BUT I felt that the overall storyline lacked, after all there is only so much you can do with little yellow and purple minions right?! Will they make a third? Probably, let's hope its better.    Rating 6/10

Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted
The first 2 were great and the third in no way disappointed. The character's personalities have remained, but somehow their humour continues to have us in hysterics. King Julien is by far the funniest character, in this 3rd one taking much more of a B-plot position, keeping us entertained regardless. I thought I might be a little biased considering I first saw this while on a date...however after watching it a second time while being single, it still had the same affect, love it! One of those movies you don't have to think about, can just sit back and watch with no worries. 
Will there be a fourth? HOPE SO! 
Rating 10/10  



The Incredibles
Superhero action, special abilities, family costumes, unlikeable bad guy....what more could you want?! Seriously this movie made my childhood, it was the perfect classic superhero animation. Making over $630 million worldwide and winning 'Best Animated Feature' prize at the Oscars (2005), it begs the question why hasn't there been a sequel?!
To take a classic line from the film: "What ya waiting for?.....Something amazing I guess...!" haha!
Personally I think they set the standard so high that they would find it very difficult to come up with a sequel thats on par with the first success. However there have been rumours of a sequel coming in 2015, lets hope so, we have been kept waiting long enough!
Predicted rating: 9/10

Finding Dory
Just keep swimming, just keep swimming....
Everyone loved it, everyone calls their first clown fish Nemo and nobody can forget the infamous forgettable Dory! SO we expect this sequel to hit our screens 2015...the only question on everybody's minds is...can it really live up to Finding Nemo?....Did we already have enough of the most forgettable fish in the world?...Or will she get us laughing again like the first time?
Only time will tell, but I predict it's gonna be epic.
Predicted rating: 9/10


There's just a few, but there have been/ will be many more...any that you particularly wanna see a sequel to? Let me know, but till next time....Ciao for now guys!

CH