The Avengers Gets First Rotten Review

[Gorilla Gunk]

Does this guy have a book?

We should totally review bomb him on Amazon.

 

[VonKlaw]

Meh, film looks okay in a "don't think too much about it" kind of what, which was exactly what I expected. I did (as the review seems to suggest) suspect that it would simply be too many heroes for one film, which worries me slightly.

Off-topic: It's an odd year when this comes 3rd in a list of hero films I'm looking forward to this year.

 

[rob_simple]

Given that I've now seen the trailer approximately five hundred times, I get the impression that this film is going to be a total fanboy circle-jerk, but the kind that's enjoyable for anyone as long as you don't expect it to revolutionise cinema.

That being said, there's a line in the trailer that Nick Fury says to Loki (I think I got those names right?) that goes something along the lines of 'if you start a war with me you may end up regretting it.'

That is quite possibly one of the worst pieces of dialogue I've ever heard.

 

[ajemas]

Honestly, this is probably good. It means it won't sit on the oh-so-important 100% for any longer and it means people's expectations won't be in the "best movie ever" category.

That's an interesting theory. Perhaps lowered expectations will allow for everybody to enjoy the film more?
I think I can get along with that. It's the first really fleshed out Avengers movie, with heavy involvement by Joss Whedon, so I think that most nerds will treat it the same way Christians might treat the second coming. This might be a nice way to temper the expectations of those fans. On the other hand, I'm not sure that this review is coming from the right place. I tend not to trust reviews where the critic makes blatant mistakes in terms of the story and characters, which is what I got from this one.

 

[Lionsfan]

Isn't everybody pretty much set on whether or not they're going to see it? I think it was Yahtzee who was talking about Game Trilogies, and how by the 3rd one there really isn't much to review anymore, you already know if you're going to buy it/see it.

I know the Avengers isn't a 3rd movie, but with all the other teasers, I think everybody knows if they're going to see it

 

[flames09]

The 'universe' that was portrayed in the movie never really attracted me, I preferred the comics :/

 

[Woodsey]

How is 3/5 a negative?

That's over half.

Well if I got 60% on a test that would be considered an F.

... Well that explains people's aversion to anything with less than an 8/10 or so.

OT: Oh well. Read a review earlier which said it was great; if she's calling Nick Fury Nick Frost then she obviously has little interest in it.

 

[Sougo]

Honestly, this is probably good. It means it won't sit on the oh-so-important 100% for any longer and it means people's expectations won't be in the "best movie ever" category.

I was staring at your avatar for a minute. Now I can't get these halos out of my vision. Curses...

O.T: Its too premature to judge Avengers yet. Also, I don't mean to be sexist here but a lot of ladies aren't that heavy into superhero movies. Yes, the characters aren't gonna be explored in depth like in a romantic comedy, and there are going to be a lot more explosions and punch-lines. But thats why it is a superhero movie - thats what makes it appealing.

 

[The Unworthy Gentleman]

How is 3/5 a negative?

That's over half.

Well if I got 60% on a test that would be considered an F.

If I got 60% that would be a C. I'd get a U (English A-level equivalent of an F) if I got less than less than 40%. Your test system is botched as fuck dude. That said, our grade depends on the overall performance curve so there's a decent spread of fuck ups and smart people, regardless of how well you actually do.

OT: Not news worthy in the slightest. It would be a bit more newsworthy if it never got a negative review but how likely is that to ever happen? How about we accept what she's said with as much as we care to and move on, not worth getting your knickers in a twist.

 

[JohnDoey]

While everyone's entitled to their opinion this review shows a general lack of understanding of the characters personalities and certain comic book laws along with the fact she complains about the big fight in the city apparently being too plain ,because obviously the New York based super team having a battle New York is ridiculous.

 

[Something Amyss]

Why is it news that one film got a negative (hell, not even that, more neutral-positive) review?

You seen the "Hate out of Ten" Jimquisition episode?

 

[gigastar]

I expected it to skip all traces of character development anyway. Why do now what you did in the setup prequels?

Anyway i expect more reviews. And i expect to go to the cinema for the first time since The Deathly Hallows Part 2 came out.

 

[Something Amyss]

How is 3/5 a negative?

That's over half.

Well if I got 60% on a test that would be considered an F.

Edit: I'd get a D. 59% and less is an F. My mistake. Not a large one, but I dislike spreading misinformation.

Darn. I was going to correct you. >.>

School grades are fairly different from critic reviews and it's only recently that 3/5 has been considered bad by anybody. And it really varies from scorer to scorer, anyway. I'll give a solid but unspectacular book/movie or game a 3 or so on my blog or any review I do for sites like RT (Though I've never actually DONE an RT review). If people want to take that as me spitting on the product, that's fine. I just do not consider it a bad grade (and I specify as such).

 

[CODE-D]

http://www.boxofficemagazine.com/reviews/2012-04-marvels-the-avengers

This reviewer gave The Avengers a 3/5 (which is apparently bad according to Rotten Tomatoes' system...?), compares the work of Joss Whedon on The Avengers to Michael Bay, and calls Nick Fury Nick Frost. So yeah.... the fans over at Rotten Tomatoes aren't happy. I can't say I disagree though, it is a poorly written review. But, at the end of the day, if she doesn't like it its her opinion, right? What do you guys think of the review? Anyone seen the advanced screenings and agree? Or disagree? I also think its weird how Rotten Tomatoes counts 3/5 as rotten but whatever, that's a different matter.

I dont like or really trust rotten tomatoes, too many cooks in the kitchen. The critics usually review a movie theyll know they will like or one they expect to hate and I feel it shouldnt be done this way. Also theyll review a movie thats about something they dont care about, in this case perhaps she doesnt care for superheroes, this could be considered good or bad but I dont really like to see a movie get downed because someone isnt interested on a concept. But again different perspectives.....so? whatever, I try no to go there anymore as it always pisses me off.
Like when avatar got great reviews(its very mediocre in my opinion)

 

[Dr Jones]

If she didn't like it then fair enough, and I can't form an opinion yet cause I havent seen it, but one thing that annoyed me was how she said 'the movie doesn't have enough character development!' Uhh, so? It's not supposed to, that's what the other movies were for. They were made so you could actually learn about the characters so when The Avengers movie comes around, there's no need for backstories and you can get straight to the action. The Avengers is just a sequel to those movies anyway.

It's still rather important for, well pretty much every movie, that the characters evolve in some manner (Really, at filmschool, it's one of the most basic things you can learn. First lesson basically starts with "always have your characters develop in one way or another (of course you don't have to, but it is a recommended guideline)).
'Sides, just cause the other movies set up the backstory, that don't mean that The Avengers cant develop the characters further (though i guess I could see how hard it'd be, since there are like.. What? 5, 6 main characters?)

 

[Pipotchi]

How is 3/5 a negative?

That's over half.

Well if I got 60% on a test that would be considered an F.

Seriously? An F? I went to a grammar school and we considered 60% to be a C (basically, a minimal pass), 70% B (average), and 80% an A with 90% a special A-star (or A*). And this was a school where they expected the very best from everyone.

Maybe a D actually with F being right below that. I usually just think anything below 70% is anathema as 70% is a C. At least per the standard system. Can change due to grading curves or in certain classes.

Meh, fair enough. That being said, you're in the USA and I'm in the UK anyway. I was lucky to get into a good school and do well in my studies, since the education system over here is just a pile of absolute crap anyway...

Completely off topic but Grammar schools are part of the reason why education is going to hell in the UK (and I speak as someone that went to a sixth form at a Grammar school) By only taking the smart kids they leave the remainder for the public sector. Its easy to be a highly performing school when you only have bright kids in it.

Not having a go at you by the way, as you said a Grammar school is usually the best school in is area so they generally set you up pretty well. The problem is only going to increase in the future under the current government as well. I'm just glad I dont want any kids

On topic it is a stupid review but it wont be the last