Marvel's The Avengers 2D/3D/IMAX 3D **½

Joss Whedon directed this Comic Book Action film. Watch Preview Cast:  Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Tom Hiddleston, Stellan Skarsgård, Cobie Smulders, Clark Gregg, Samuel L. Jackson. Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi violence and action throughout, and a mild drug reference. Running time is two hours and twenty-two minutes.

When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, the Director of the international peacekeeping agency finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster.

My main reaction to this film is: "too much of a good thing." It's very well made, great cgi and with a very good cast. But, two plus hours of non-stop fighting and explosions and not much else started to get boring after awhile. I actually fell asleep for a few minutes I was so uninvolved. But, I was never a comic book fan so I had no abiding interest in the proceedings. None of this matters to comics fans or action fans so plan on long lines for  those as well as those who just want to see the latest. If they'd come out with a ninety minute director's cut I might be more interested.

There is a sequel preview at the end of the film and a scene with the cast eating a meal after all the credits. The largest screen possible will add to your appreciation. 2D Theatres/Times. 3D Theatre/Times. IMAX 3D Times.