So typically my recommendations for Friday Fun revolve around films you can grab on Netflix, but this week is a very notable exception.You know The Avengers broke all kinds of revenue records on its opening weekend, but that doesn't often mean much. Titanic was a huge financial success, and I must be one of a minority of women that really disliked that film. But The Avengers... if you haven't gone yet, go now! Here are a few reasons why:
- Chris Hemsworth is in it, and as I mentioned before in my review of Thor (read it here), I find him to be the pinnacle of dreamy men. He does not disappoint reprising the role of this Norse god.
- The fight scenes are good... and i mean really, really good. Well paced, lots of action.
- The explosions are even better.
- Robert Downey, Jr. is actually funny, and didn't drive me insane like he usually does.
- I love Jeremy Renner, and he is great in this.
- Scarlett Johannsen got to act instead of just kind of be there with a few excuses for being there in her underwear thrown in like many female superheroes are portrayed.
- And best of all, there is actually a coherent, well-built plot. This isn't King Lear by any stretch, but it also isn't just a stupid action movie/excused for lots of awesome explosions.
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