The Avengers

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The Avengers

(2012)

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Overview

When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

Featured Crew

Joss Whedon

Director, Screenplay, Story
Jack Kirby

Characters
Zak Penn

Story

Top Billed Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Evans

Steve Rogers / Captain America
Chris Hemsworth

Thor Odinson
Mark Ruffalo

Bruce Banner / The Hulk
Scarlett Johansson

Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow

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Featured Review

A review by Per Gunnar Jonsson

Written by Per Gunnar Jonsson on January 22, 2018

After the recent disappointments from Marvel, notably Thor and the abysmal second instalment of Ghost Rider, this was a pleasant experience.

The special effects are dazzling, the plot is acceptable and the heroes are not making total idiots out of themselves just because the director wanted some “depth” to their characters. Sure there is a little bickering in between them but not too much to distract from the fun.

I’ve always liked Robert Downey Jr’s portrayal of Tony Stark and his sharp tongue. I did wonder how they where going to get the Hulk in there since he’s supposed to be uncontrol... read the rest.

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Iron Man 3 6.9

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Iron Man 2 6.8

07/22/2011

Captain America: The First Avenger 6.9

04/30/2008

Iron Man 7.5

04/21/2011

Thor 6.7

04/22/2015

Avengers: Age of Ultron 7.3

06/27/2012

The Amazing Spider-Man 6.5

07/16/2012

The Dark Knight Rises 7.7

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Status Released

Release Information

May 4, 2012

PG-13
Theatrical

Meaning

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Films given this rating may contain sexual content, brief or partial nudity, some strong language and innuendo, humor, mature themes, political themes, terror and/or intense action violence. However, bloodshed is rarely present. This is the minimum rating at which drug content is present.