The Avengers thread(may contain spoilers)

[Russell]

This movie kicked SO much ass! It deserves every penny it gets. And I don't even like Joss Whedon.

[Bob]

Just got back from 3D.... That was nearly perfect.

Great actors, great plot/special effects/script.... I greatly approve.

[Relaxing Dragon]

Caught this on Saturday night (with a friend who's seen it 6 times already). It's not often that a film that makes a freakish amount of money earned it all, but yeah... this is one of them. First act was a bit shaky, but outstanding characterization, humor, and one of the most enjoyable, money-shot-filled climaxes I've ever seen more than makes up for it. Pretty much as good as a superhero movie can get (and that's meant in a good way), and the sort of blockbuster that really should be setting a standard.

Also, best stinger ever.

[Smith Dr John Smith]

It will be interesting to see if The Dark Knight Rises can meet or beat The Avengers box office numbers.

[Relaxing Dragon]

Tough to say, since it hasn't been nearly as aggressive as The Avengers has been in terms of marketing. Sure, it's still a few months out, but it's not trying to pull a Dark Knight viral campaign here.

Of course, it'll still be a hit. It'll quite likely meet expectations. And then we'll have a year where the best of the absolute best superhero movies are delivered to us on large silver platters. Good times for all and such

[wurwolf]

As someone who would be happy to see nothing but superhero movies and raunchy comedies for the rest of her life, I say we are truly living in the golden age of cinematic greatness.

[Rainbow Dash]

And suddenly "Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog 2" has a $200 million budget.

[Darth Geek]

And suddenly "Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog 2" has a $200 million budget.

LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE

[Bob]

And suddenly "Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog 2" has a $200 million budget.

LIKE LIKE LIKE LIKE

Über like

[wurwolf]

Funny you mention that...

[Gandalf Lundgren]

Heard it did $207.4 million on opening weekend in North America. 
I don't have a huge interest in it myself, i'll wait until it comes to dvd.

[gbeenie]

>sigh<

Guys, remind me to drop in on the beer thread and talk about how much I don't like beer. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll forget.

[ScottotD]

>sigh<

Guys, remind me to drop in on the beer thread and talk about how much I don't like beer. Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll forget.

That's two new-ish members who've done that... strange

[Thrifty]

So this has nothing to do with the movie itself, but rather my experience while seeing the movie.

I went to a 2 PM showing on Friday.  I paid cash at the window and also presented my Regal Crown Club card and it turned out I got a free popcorn.  Woo.  I don't usually go to the overpriced concession stand (I usually wear my smuggling pants and buy elsewhere), but it was free.

Anyway, I buy my ticket, and the lady in the little ticket selling bunker asks if I want to donate a dollar to some charity.  I'm feeling generous, so I say "sure", and the dollar is added to my ticket price and I get my ticket.

Then I take my ticket to the ticket taker.  She asks me if I want to donate to a completely different charity.  I say "no, I donated at the counter" and move on.

Then I get my popcorn.  The lady at the concession stand asks if I want to donate to a THIRD charity.

When did movie theaters become the United Way?  Yeesh.

[Smith Dr John Smith]

So this has nothing to do with the movie itself, but rather my experience while seeing the movie.

I went to a 2 PM showing on Friday.  I paid cash at the window and also presented my Regal Crown Club card and it turned out I got a free popcorn.  Woo.  I don't usually go to the overpriced concession stand (I usually wear my smuggling pants and buy elsewhere), but it was free.

Anyway, I buy my ticket, and the lady in the little ticket selling bunker asks if I want to donate a dollar to some charity.  I'm feeling generous, so I say "sure", and the dollar is added to my ticket price and I get my ticket.

Then I take my ticket to the ticket taker.  She asks me if I want to donate to a completely different charity.  I say "no, I donated at the counter" and move on.

Then I get my popcorn.  The lady at the concession stand asks if I want to donate to a THIRD charity.

When did movie theaters become the United Way?  Yeesh.

They did that the last few times I went.  I can't say that I mind because all I have to do is say no if I don't want to give and every time they get a yes it is helping someone.  It' not a fast food place bugging me to up size my order,they are helping someone so it doesn't really bug me at all.