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8.1/10 2012 2h 23m Released

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When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

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Top Cast

Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Tony Stark / Iron Man
Chris Evans
Chris Evans
Steve Rogers / Captain America
Mark Ruffalo
Mark Ruffalo
Bruce Banner / The Hulk
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth
Thor
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner
Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Tom Hiddleston
Tom Hiddleston
Loki
Clark Gregg
Clark Gregg
Agent Phil Coulson
Cobie Smulders
Cobie Smulders
Agent Maria Hill
Stellan Skarsgård
Stellan Skarsgård
Selvig
Samuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
Nick Fury
Gwyneth Paltrow
Gwyneth Paltrow
Pepper Potts
Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany
Jarvis (voice)
Alexis Denisof
Alexis Denisof
The Other
Tina Benko
Tina Benko
NASA Scientist
Jerzy Skolimowski
Jerzy Skolimowski
Georgi Luchkov

Reviews

tmdb87069603 8/10

With a movie like this you wonder how all of the otherwise, main characters will work together and support the story. No problems here. While as might be expected, R. Downey Jr. comes across largely central, it is still a good mix and IMHO the best scenes in the movie involve the generated Hulk character. With that kind of successful melding of characters, Hollywood-scale egos and even computer generated…

Gimly 9/10

**A long format review from 2012** My new favourite Marvel Cinematic Universe film, undoubtedly! Order goes thusly; 1. The Avengers 2. Iron Man 3. Thor 4. Captain America 5. Iron Man 2 6. The Incredible Hulk I had the privilege of going to Sydney and watching this almost a full three weeks before it’s American release, in a special advance screening for fans and a handful of critics. I drove up and…

Dark Jedi

After the recent disappointments from Marvel, notably Thor and the abysmal second instalment of Ghost Rider, this was a pleasant experience. The special effects are dazzling, the plot is acceptable and the heroes are not making total idiots out of themselves just because the director wanted some “depth” to their characters. Sure there is a little bickering in between them but not too much to distract from the…

tmdb44006625 8/10

One of the few movies to actually make me feel like a kid again, Joss Whedon was the perfect filmmaker to do this film. Everyone gets their time to shine. The script juggles every plot point and character moment with clarity and ease. It's funny, smart, and visually jaw dropping. Definitely lived up to the five movie hype.

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FAQ about The Avengers

What is The Avengers about?
When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring…
When was The Avengers released?
The Avengers was released in 2012.
What genres does The Avengers belong to?
The Avengers is categorised as Science Fiction, Action, Adventure.
Who stars in The Avengers?
The cast of The Avengers includes Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson.