The Avengers - Page 38

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Everyone was. That's a major reason why the movie works so well.

The next Iron Man movie will mark the 5th time that Downey has played that character for Marvel. Whatever deal they agreed to with him is well deserved. And since it is based on a percentage, he has every incentive to help make the films as successful as possible.

Marvel Moolah: Robert Downey Jr. 'Avengers' Pay Set to Hit $50 Million

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hea...ron-man-324639

I agree. They all deserved to be paid well for these movies.

Stark was a bit of a self-absorbed billionaire (he was also a recovering alcoholic.), but sans the zingy one-liners. He despised Thor; thought he was too arrogant.

Finally saw the avengers yesterday, in imax 3d...got to say its better than either Dark Knight film. Nolan can make you think, but Whedon makes you feel. For a few momments there I was a nine year old boy again, with all the wide eyed wonder and awe comics could inspire at that age. Wouldn't have thought that possible

I recently posted my thoughts about Nolan and Whedon in, I think, The Dark Knight Rises thread. I love everything either one does but would find it impossible to say which I think is "better." Nolan and Whedon are both great writers and directors but each is unique. I'm just glad we have both of them, will be there early on to see all of their new films, and will end up buying the BDs of most of them.

Spot on. IRON MAN was going to sore or fail based upon Downey Jr. and it reached orbit. Hell, my wife, who knew little of him, fell completely in love with the guy after watching that film and now sees everything he does. My sister is completely hot for him and that has happened with woman all over the country.

Guys like him because he is flawed, funny and now that he keeps in shape, can act tough and be believable.

Not to mention his performance in TROPIC THUNDER was so insanely out there awesome that he is now legend.

I watched the American Masters program about Johnny Carson the other night and was reminded of Downey. Carson was the embodiment of cool, charming, relaxed, and hugely likable. Downey brings just that vibe to all of his performances. No wonder Carson was fabulously wealthy and Downey is getting there, fast.

I loved his performance on tropic thunder.

Not to mention his other great performances, even during his 'dark days', starting with Restoration along with the impeccable Sam Neil and a surprising Meg Ryan in a different role than her usual insignificant romcoms, or the older Less Than Zero (I think that's the first film I saw with him, he played a drug addict (!) in a powerful performance, or of course Chaplin, etc. He's an amazing actor, and apparently an equally amazing guy as well. Speaking of Restoration, when is it going to be relased on Blu-ray?!?!

Downey is an excellent talent and, IMO, should absolutely reap whatever benefits his performances garner. However, I will not go quite so far as to say that he "carried" The Avengers. Every so often, there is production where all of the elements gel in such a way that results in unexplained phenomenon. There was such an absolute balance with the Avengers that I got sucked into each individual storyline/back story. And the production elements were excellent as well and the talents of the actors bring it all to fruition. And as far as Iron Man is concerned, let's face it, even if he weren't a genius, billionaire, playboy, philanthopist (LOL), it's the suit. Who couldn't relate when Rhody said "Next Time"? And "the suit" get's cooler each platform. Walking and having "the suit" removed? Are you kidding me?! The fact is, RDJ or not, the production equally is responsible for the success of Iron Man. So from my perspective, it's the perfect storm so to speak.

+1. And I liked Loki even more in The Avengers than in Thor.

RDJ to revive his career like the way he has I applaud him for that.

I hope we see more of Loki.

See 11 posts earlier.

THOR 2 is in the development pipe, so I think your hopes will be fullfilled, esp since

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1981115/

he's back as well as Natalie for Thor 2! ...and Anthony Hopkins too? I guess flashbacks maybe?...

Perhaps

But don't you think that RDJ is on a career path similar to say Jack Nicholson or Al Pacino? He is now wanted as an actor for the force of his personality (and the audience's desire to see this personality) and he is getting pigeonholed in a type of character that is smarter than everyone else. No real stretching involved. Next phase will be the completely over the top "acting" as his ego will explode.

But we don't know that yet. What if he's smarter than that?

If only one hero could stand up to him it would be Thor. Not due to power alone but the support of the Asguardians would needed. Maybe a subplot to rescuse Loki?

Pacino, DeNiro, and Nicholson are all pretty smart guys and yet are doing this. Must be the money.

??Huh? Flashbacks? why? Odin/Hopkins isn't dead. He was the one responsible for getting Thor back to Earth in The Avengers (and I don't think that needs a spoiler tag).

*hiding himself behind his desk*
oops you're right you're right!

More like the quality of roles available. Actors, especially female actors, as they age become faced with the lack of quality roles being offered and keeping their name and face out there. Becoming involved in a "mediocre" project becomes necessary in Hollywood so people (producers/directors) know you're still around. Even large names like Pacino. And back in, say the late 70's or early 80's even, series films were not as popular. So when an opportunity like Iron Man or Pirates of the Caribbean come along that have a virtual built in three-qual platform actors jump on it because they likely won't get the opportunity again.

Of course there is a trade off in this, I believe, because instead of an actor exercising his/her craft and demonstrating the ability to play a range of characters, they "lose it" so to speak, no differently than an athlete that stops playing. The industry has kind of caused this IMO.

Hey, no worries. You're among friends here. Just pop the BD in for a refresher.

Apologies if this has already been mentioned, but the only "primary" Avenger not scheduled for a solo sequel in the next two years is the Hulk (IM2, T2 and CA2 are all due out by Fall 2014).

As it turns out, the Hulk will instead get his own TV series, produced by Guillermo del Toro no less. The big green guy will smash the small screen for ABC in a year or so. I hope Lou Ferrigno gets the lead role.

That sucks. I wanted another movie!