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Avengers wow!!

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I saw a midnight IMAX screening of the Avengers last night... all I can say is WOW... its def a MUSt see for super hero movie fans
 

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Its on my "must see" list, but unfortunately not until next Friday. ;P
 

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I saw a midnight IMAX screening of the Avengers last night... all I can say is WOW... its def a MUSt see for super hero movie fans

I'm sure the IMAX part helped to improve the visual experience (versus regular theaters).

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I'm just patiently waiting till my group of friends can all go. Then we're having a bon fire.
 

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I'm just patiently waiting till my group of friends can all go. Then we're having a bon fire.

That sounds so cool. I want to do that but my friends don't live near the beach like I do. >_<"
 

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Its a decent film.

Just for gods sake everyone, avoid "Battleship" like the plague.
 

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Just for gods sake everyone, avoid "Battleship" like the plague.

I was wondering about this one.;)

Did you see it already? It's not supposed to be released in the United States till May 18th. Did you see some sort of special early release?

- Nick
 

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Its out in the UK, has been for two weeks at least.

Its a movie that has been severely destroyed by a generic storyline, epically bad one liners, bad acting and massive plot holes. i could go into detail, but seriously, don't waste your money on it.

Oh, and Rihanna should stick to singing. Haha.

Avengers is a far superior movie in every sense.
 

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Its a movie that has been severely destroyed by a generic storyline, epically bad one liners, bad acting and massive plot holes. i could go into detail, but seriously, don't waste your money on it.

After you posted "Don't see it"...I searched the internet for reviews...and it seems that almost everyone is giving "Battleship" a 3-4 on a 10 point scale.

I guess I'll watch it when it comes to TV/cable...then change the channel 15 minutes later (if I last that long)!;)

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Battleship is garbage I already saw a sneak preview too bad looked decent. but yes avoid this one
 

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Gonna quote my friend. "I don't think a movie has ever made me clench my buttcheeks together in delight that much." :D
 
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Battleship is garbage I already saw a sneak preview too bad looked decent. but yes avoid this one

True, Watched it the other week, another typical Aliens invade and bad boy does good storyline, only made slighty watchable with some good special effects, but bad enough on the big screen so as a DVD release it's a total waste of time.

Avengers on the other hand I watched in 3D last weekend.... superb film and action throughout. The ending has left the door wide open for a follow up movie (of course). But if your going to watch a film this is the one.
 
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Avengers really is a truly superb film, I've been a comic book reader since I was a wee youngling, and this film lived up to what the Avengers are all about, everything was fantastic.

Although I must say, when I read the reviews in Empire magazine, they said it would basically be from the point of view of Captain America, as he was the most relatable character, as being from the 40s, he was the most out of place.
But I think they were wrong, I think that Hawkeye and Black Widow led the film, and I was paying more attention to them, those two stole the show for me. :)
 
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Typical with all Marvel movies, make sure to watch through the ending of the credits...there's surprise:)
 

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Just for gods sake everyone, avoid "Battleship" like the plague.

I LOLed in the movie theater the first time I saw a preview for it... and the title rolled across the screen. I thought it was some kind of a hoax... but no, they really did adapt the title of a classic tactical board game into a movie.

Truly, Hollywood has run out of ideas.
 

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I LOLed in the movie theater the first time I saw a preview for it... and the title rolled across the screen. I thought it was some kind of a hoax... but no, they really did adapt the title of a classic tactical board game into a movie.

Truly, Hollywood has run out of ideas.

There's always "Hungry Hungry Hippos!" ;)
 
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I HAVE to see The Avengers. I haven't found a review yet that hasn't given it a 10/10. I was worried that the movie wouldn't amount to all of the hype it was getting, but as it turns out, people are saying it actually EXCEEDED their expectations. :D
 
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The movie was filled with unexpected hilarity, with the Hulk being at the center of two of those scenes. I'm not going to spoil much, but that certain character deserved to be tossed around like a doll!! I just about laughed my rear off...just like everyone else. They did good! Can't wait for the second one!
 

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I LOLed in the movie theater the first time I saw a preview for it... and the title rolled across the screen. I thought it was some kind of a hoax... but no, they really did adapt the title of a classic tactical board game into a movie.

Truly, Hollywood has run out of ideas.

Next up are "Risk", "Cluedo" and "Monopoly". ;)
 

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