Monday, May 2, 2016

Revisiting the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Marvel's The Avengers

"Marvel's The Avengers" (2012)


It felt like we had been waiting forever. We had been patient. We watched as each one was introduced, some in their full length feature, while others just made appearances in said features. Then, on May 2, 2012, four years and two days after the premiere of "Iron Man," the Avengers assembled.

The movie brought together Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Jeremy Renner, Scarlet Johansson and Samuel L. Jackson. Mark Ruffalo replaced Edward Norton as Bruce Banner/the Hulk. Cobie Smulders joined the cast as high ranking S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Maria Hill. Tom Hiddleston reprised his role as big bad, Loki and pretty much solidified his claim as the best Marvel villain of all time. Joss Whedon made his MCU debut, writing and directing the movie.