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post #661 of 1389
5/2/12 at 9:37am
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That's fantastic David! Congrats and yes I've already read your review

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Spot on David with your review.

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Just read your review, and I'm even more stoked to see this now.

Thanks a lot guys. I'm going to take my girlfriend to see it probably next week or the week after. I'm really looking forward to AVS member impressions, positive or otherwise.
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post #662 of 1389
5/2/12 at 9:40am
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Greetings! In the states here, midwest and will be taking my kids along for this ride on Saturday. As big a movie enthusiast as I am, I've been pretty conservative with respect to the "new movie-going experiences" like 3D and IMAX. Generally speaking, I'm not a fan of 3D, probably because my experiences just haven't offered enough extra (whether you're talking depth or pop) to justify extra cost. And I've never seen an IMAX presentation; however, we do have a screen 3x normal size here that I saw Ghost Protocol on and it was very impressive.

For whatever reason, I think I want to give my kids something a little different with this particular movie so I'm considering going to the IMAX 3D showing. Conversion versus actually filmed 3D aside, can anyone tell me what I might expect? I guess what I'm asking is what's the "wow" factor compared to a regular screen? And is IMAX 3D typically better than Real 3D?

IMAX 3D is usually pretty solid. The image is brighter than most every RealD experience I've had, which will be very important with this movie. IMAX can suffer from image separation on occasion, but the image is usually pretty tight. The larger screens of a 15/70mm IMAX can really up the immersion factor of 3D as well. Hope that helps.
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post #663 of 1389
5/2/12 at 9:49am
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Thanks a lot guys. I'm going to take my girlfriend to see it probably next week or the week after. I'm really looking forward to AVS member impressions, positive or otherwise.

Im sure there will be some negative reviews on this forum.
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post #664 of 1389
5/2/12 at 9:52am
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Im sure there will be some negative reviews on this forum.

No way, never on avs... unheard of.
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post #665 of 1389
5/2/12 at 10:12am
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IMAX 3D is usually pretty solid. The image is brighter than most every RealD experience I've had, which will be very important with this movie. IMAX can suffer from image separation on occasion, but the image is usually pretty tight. The larger screens of a 15/70mm IMAX can really up the immersion factor of 3D as well. Hope that helps.

That is helpful, thank you. I'll be sure to report my experience over the weekend.
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post #666 of 1389
5/2/12 at 10:28am
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"What I decided to do instead was just play the character exactly like every other character I've ever played... except with an eye patch!" [-- Samuel L. Jackson]

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
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post #667 of 1389
5/2/12 at 11:13am
My wife and I saw The Avengers this past Monday night at a free screening that I won in NYC at the Lowes 34th St.

I went in with high expectations based on everything that has been written about it and all the trailers that I saw. That morning, the NY Daily News even reviewed it and gave it 5 stars (there are a couple of minor spoilers in the review).

All that being said, The Avengers lived up to the hype and even surpassed it. It is without question the best comic book movie ever created, I have seen most of them) and is now on my all time list of favorite movies. Believe everything that has been written about this movie and trust me you won't be disappointed. My wife even mentioned that she wants to see it again before it comes out on Blu-ray, who am I to argue.

As I texted my brother when it was done......Wow, wow, wow, wow!!!!!

In conclusion, Hulk Smash!!!
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post #668 of 1389
5/2/12 at 12:04pm
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Originally Posted by Kevin12586 View Post

My wife and I saw The Avengers this past Monday night at a free screening that I won in NYC at the Lowes 34th St.

I went in with high expectations based on everything that has been written about it and all the trailers that I saw. That morning, the NY Daily News even reviewed it and gave it 5 stars (there are a couple of minor spoilers in the review).

All that being said, The Avengers lived up to the hype and even surpassed it. It is without question the best comic book movie ever created, I have seen most of them) and is now on my all time list of favorite movies. Believe everything that has been written about this movie and trust me you won't be disappointed. My wife even mentioned that she wants to see it again before it comes out on Blu-ray, who am I to argue.

As I texted my brother when it was done......Wow, wow, wow, wow!!!!!

In conclusion, Hulk Smash!!!

Movies of this genre typically get some level of canned mediocre level review with a nod to state of the art special effects (at least until Dark Knight). It's intriguing to me that this movie hasn't gotten any of that and your review greatly enhances the curiosity given the quality of comic/superhero movies that have come out. Is there a pre-order up on Amazon yet? Might as well get it over with it sounds like!

If you had asked me early in the year, I would have said The Avengers was just going to be fun to see in a "mediocre" level concept but the real tease is Dark Knight Rises. Yeah.....not so sure now.
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post #669 of 1389
5/2/12 at 2:37pm
I've been trying to avoid any new trailers for this, but had a moment of weakness last night when Ruffalo was on Fallon. I watched the clip. Stark is hilarious.
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post #670 of 1389
5/2/12 at 6:23pm
Yep, I ain't watching no more trailers, I'm seeing this Saturday afternoon.
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post #671 of 1389
5/2/12 at 9:42pm
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Originally Posted by Franin View Post

Im sure there will be some negative reviews on this forum.

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Originally Posted by General Kenobi View Post

No way, never on avs... unheard of.

It's always fun. The heated debates are some of the best reading material when you're looking to pass some time.

Personally, the only thing I don't like is people calling others stupid, or insulting others for their taste in movies or anything. That bothers me.
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post #672 of 1389
5/2/12 at 9:48pm
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Originally Posted by Kevin12586 View Post

My wife and I saw The Avengers this past Monday night at a free screening that I won in NYC at the Lowes 34th St.

I went in with high expectations based on everything that has been written about it and all the trailers that I saw. That morning, the NY Daily News even reviewed it and gave it 5 stars (there are a couple of minor spoilers in the review).

All that being said, The Avengers lived up to the hype and even surpassed it. It is without question the best comic book movie ever created, I have seen most of them) and is now on my all time list of favorite movies. Believe everything that has been written about this movie and trust me you won't be disappointed. My wife even mentioned that she wants to see it again before it comes out on Blu-ray, who am I to argue.

As I texted my brother when it was done......Wow, wow, wow, wow!!!!!

In conclusion, Hulk Smash!!!

We have similar taste. I'm very happy you enjoyed it.

To anyone who saw it (IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT, DO NOT READ THE SPOILER)
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How funny and awesome was it when Loki yelled, "STOP!" at The Hulk, and then went into his monologue only to have The Hulk whip him around like a rag doll? That had me in stitches and I thought, "That's brilliant!" I actually thought, like in most movies, he would succeed in talking the big green impediment down. Just fantastic!
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post #673 of 1389
5/3/12 at 4:02am
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We have similar taste. I'm very happy you enjoyed it.

To anyone who saw it (IF YOU HAVEN'T SEEN IT, DO NOT READ THE SPOILER)
* SPOILER *

Yes that made me laugh and so did everyone in the cinema.
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post #674 of 1389
5/3/12 at 4:05am
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Personally, the only thing I don't like is people calling others stupid, or insulting others for their taste in movies or anything. That bothers me.

I agree.
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post #675 of 1389
5/3/12 at 5:58am
There's also a tendency to be negative I've noticed, esp. with films that are highly popular. As if finding fault with what most like somehow makes you smarter than them. Its a natural tendency and I can live with it except when its done over and over...and over.
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post #676 of 1389
5/3/12 at 6:06am
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Originally Posted by Waboman View Post

I've been trying to avoid any new trailers for this, but had a moment of weakness last night when Ruffalo was on Fallon. I watched the clip. Stark is hilarious.

And Scarlett was on Leno last night. KICK ASS baby!
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post #677 of 1389
5/3/12 at 6:12am
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There's also a tendency to be negative I've noticed, esp. with films that are highly popular. As if finding fault with what most like somehow makes you smarter than them. Its a natural tendency and I can live with it except when its done over and over...and over.

I have a cousin like that if everyone likes some team or some movie etc he has to be the opposite. He's miserable.
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post #678 of 1389
5/3/12 at 6:17am
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There's also a tendency to be negative I've noticed, esp. with films that are highly popular. As if finding fault with what most like somehow makes you smarter than them. Its a natural tendency and I can live with it except when its done over and over...and over.

You are dead on. Everyone wants to be relavant. What better way than I'm smarter than you on a highly popular film with the masses.
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post #679 of 1389
5/3/12 at 6:55am
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You are dead on. Everyone wants to be relavant. What better way than I'm smarter than you on a highly popular film with the masses.

...And after a while it sort of fades and everyone calls it a classic. I remember when Titanic came out, I loved it from day one, for the same reasons that I still love it now. But it was "in" to diss the film and how many times have we heard that it sucked... People are afraid of their own taste simply because they think it makes them look 'different' and smarter. That's just sad.
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post #680 of 1389
5/3/12 at 7:15am
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And Scarlett was on Leno last night. KICK ASS baby!

Yeah, I saw that. I thought her interview was crappy but the clip was KICK ASS....literally and figuratively! Not bad on the eyes either if you're into that kind of thing
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post #681 of 1389
5/3/12 at 9:37am
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Originally Posted by lonwolf615 View Post

There's also a tendency to be negative I've noticed, esp. with films that are highly popular. As if finding fault with what most like somehow makes you smarter than them. Its a natural tendency and I can live with it except when its done over and over...and over.

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I have a cousin like that if everyone likes some team or some movie etc he has to be the opposite. He's miserable.

There are probably several different reasons for that: the need for attention, the need to feel "superior," the need to be argumentative....


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I remember when Titanic came out, I loved it from day one, for the same reasons that I still love it now. But it was "in" to diss the film and how many times have we heard that it sucked... People are afraid of their own taste simply because they think it makes them look 'different' and smarter. That's just sad.

Blockbusters almost always get slammed to some degree.
With Titanic, Avatar, SW, etc., there is also some resentment, jealousy, envy for the amount of $$$ being made by someone else.
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post #682 of 1389
5/3/12 at 10:37am
And the countdown begins! Got my tickets for the 12:20 showing tomorrow, taking a half day from work. Hot dog, butter popcorn and cherry coke will be my very enjoyable and unhealthy Avengers lunch I'll be sure to add to the comments here after I exit
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post #683 of 1389
5/3/12 at 11:01am
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Originally Posted by General Kenobi View Post

....Got my tickets...Hot dog, butter popcorn and cherry coke...

Congrats! I hope you get your $726.00 worth!
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post #684 of 1389
5/3/12 at 11:36am
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Ebert likes it.

http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/...IEWS/120509997

Best quote:

"Comic-Con nerds will have multiple orgasms," predicts critic David Edelstein in New York magazine, confirming something I had vaguely suspected about them. If he is correct, it's time for desperately needed movies to re-educate nerds in the joys of sex.
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post #685 of 1389
5/3/12 at 11:38am
Ironman done. Hulk next. Place is sold out. Lots of folks in Cap or Thor dress. This is going to be a long day
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post #686 of 1389
5/3/12 at 11:41am
The BIG battle this summer won't be The Avengers vs. Loki and crew....
It will be: http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-ways-i...r-than-batman/
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post #687 of 1389
5/3/12 at 1:05pm
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The BIG battle this summer won't be The Avengers vs. Loki and crew....
It will be: http://www.cracked.com/blog/6-ways-i...r-than-batman/

Funny! I agree with him.
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post #688 of 1389
5/3/12 at 1:09pm
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Ironman done. Hulk next. Place is sold out. Lots of folks in Cap or Thor dress. This is going to be a long day

If this were happening in Toronto and it was at any theatre other than an AMC, I would have attended. I can't stand AMC cinemas. Worst designed rooms I've ever been in. Even the studios are slowly realizing it. Almost every studio who used to use AMC exclusively for screenings has now switched to different theatres (Cinemplex and Empire). Makes me happy.
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post #689 of 1389
5/3/12 at 1:46pm
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If this were happening in Toronto and it was at any theatre other than an AMC, I would have attended. I can't stand AMC cinemas. Worst designed rooms I've ever been in. Even the studios are slowly realizing it. Almost every studio who used to use AMC exclusively for screenings has now switched to different theatres (Cinemplex and Empire). Makes me happy.

The AMC I'm at is decent nut the rest I have been to suck. I think I.am at the largest theater in the state. So far so good, contests and breaks between movies with prizes. All age groups, lots of women too no less. Next up I'M2. Cheerio .
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post #690 of 1389
5/3/12 at 2:20pm
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I have a cousin like that if everyone likes some team or some movie etc he has to be the opposite. He's miserable.

Some men just want to watch the world burn.
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