"joss-whedon"

2012 · Joss Whedon · 143 min · Action / Sci-Fi

The Avengers accomplished what seemed impossible in 2012: uniting characters from separate film franchises into a single coherent, entertaining movie that justified years of buildup. Joss Whedon's script balances six heroes with distinct personalities, gives each their moment, and builds to a New York battle that set the standard for superhero spectacle. The villain's plan is generic, the first act takes time finding its rhythm, but the team dynamic and the Battle of New York deliver a payoff that changed blockbuster filmmaking permanently.