Trust Joss to Create Super-heroey Goodness!

I went to see The Avengers 3-D Thursday night at midnight and took Friday off work. After all, I had been waiting to see this movie patiently for several years and anxiously since I auditioned for a background role last year.

And I was not disappointed. Joss Whedon created the perfect super-hero movie. Period. It was funny, action-packed, thrilling, sad and filled with fan-appreciative moments. It featured the best portrayal of the Hulk ever filmed. (And yes, that includes the original TV series.) And finally, the Hulk's facial features actually resemble the actor playing Bruce Banner!

I can't compliment the movie enough. I saw it a second time in 2-D Friday afternoon and only a shortage of funds kept me from seeing it again today.

**Spoilers Below **

My favorite moments, in no particular order:

* The Hulk and Thor defeat one of the gigantic Transformers-like beasts and stand atop it, having a brief moment. Then Hulk punches Thor.

* Iron Man bounces his repulsor rays off Cap's shield to take out some bad guys. Brilliant, unannounced moment.

* Cap is handing out assignments as the invasion begins in earnest. "Hulk," he says to the green behemoth, "Smash." Hulk smiles. Brilliant!

* Loki reminds Hulk that he is a god and he will not be touched by the likes of such a monster. Hulk proceeds to swat the Asgardian back and forth like a rag doll.

I will probably come back with more after my next screening. Oh yes, there will be more!