
Marvel Studios has released its first full trailer for The Avengers, its Joss Whedon-directed dream teaming of Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Captain America (Chris Evans), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and team leader Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), who team up against Loki (Tom Hiddleston), who emerged as a villain in the first Thor film. Whedon has the fanboy cred and they’ve done nothing here to dampen enthusiasm for a film that Disney releases May 4, 2012.


Hey, this movie has cars getting blown up!
RDJ speaking Whedon dialogue = Awesome.
“Whedon” dialogue all sounds the same to me and not in a good way. Always obvious stuff said in a deadpan way and meant to sound smartassy? It’s the SAME joke over and over again. Take this trailer for example. Both of Stark’s ‘jokes’ are exactly the same idea.
It’s not for me. But I know a lot of people love it.
They got to be hoping this isn’t another League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.
They have clearly jumped the shark. It looks so phoney, something just created to sell popcorn. It’s just another souless superhero movie with an artificial collection. And I’m a former comicbook nut, but after that last Iron Man and X-Men first class, you won’t get another nickle from me. It’s the same frigging movie every single time. Is there any originality left in this town.
Not to worry, Abe. They’re working on the reboot simultaneously.
I’ll give you Iron Man 2, which clearly had studio meddling and an incompetent director, but First Class? Really? So you were one of the 5 people that didn’t like it?
What is originality anymore??? You give me ANY movie in ANY genre now a days and I will point out something in the story that is recycled and that has been done over and over and over again. This ‘original’ argument when it comes to comic movies makes me laugh. NOTHING is original anymore so can that sorry ass argument. What it sounds like you’re trying to say is ‘someone look at MY script’.
@Prax “…but First Class? Really? So you were one of the 5 people that didn’t like it?”
I think you’re counting is way off – I know I didn’t like it and those I went with didn’t like it so that’s more than 5 right there and I find it hard to believe that the only people who didn’t like it are concentrated in my neighborhood.
Thank God this came out now. That cover on EW had me worried. This looks Iike a terrific pop corn flick. But really with the exploding taxis? Again? Flipping, exploding cars seems to be the new pyrotechnic feat du journey. these big boys figured out how to do it right so they now put them in every movie. Yawn. Looking forward to Downey interacting with the cast. Fun.
What’s up with the Paramount logo? I thought this was the first film Disney was going to release…
I still have a bad feeling about this.
Can anyone answer this question ? If Disney is releasing this movie, why isn’t there logo in the trailer like paramount is ?
I know they made a deal with Disney but the trailer has Paramount all over and no Disney. Who is really releasing this movie. Either way still looks like crap. Marvel has jumped the shark.
Wow. I came on here expecting to see some comments from some pretty excited people. I guess I should have known better…
The trailer looks awesome. Looks to be a lot of fun and the bits of dialogue featuring RDJ are classic. This movie is going do gangbusters. Incredible.
Comparing IRON MAN 2 to XMEN FIRST CLASS? Man, I don’t know what to tell you…
Looks fantastic!
Woooo! The Avengers will be the biggest movie ever! Watch out Avatar!
Hahahahahahaha, not in a zillion years!
All those scenes taken place in the city i was there to watch and be an extra for. crazy how much different it looks now.
you guys are nuts. that shit looks hot.
Trailer looks like Robert Downey and The Minions (I’d go see them sing at a bar in West Holly, probably not in this…)Flipping taxis as street blows up behind them has only been done in 45 action films so far–and Scarlett johannsen not only says NOTHING–she doesn’t even look well put together–looks like she was on a 3 day bender!lol)
Also a bit weird to see MARVEL and PARAMOUNT in trailer AFTER it has started–self-aggrandize much? Takes you away from and out of the trailer, if you were ever ready to get into it…
Hey, here is a brilliant idea, lets make another shitty comic book into a movie!!!! Wow, the idiots working at thtese studios get paid to go to comic-con and read comic books….they are so smart. I will ask my 8 year old nephew whats the next big thing.
Robert Downey Jr….I thought you were an amazing actor, but when you keep doing stupid movies like these, it just destroys all of your talent. Too bad, I really thought you would one day win an Oscar.
It’s one movie. Chillax.
Thank you for saying your 8 year old nephew instead of your 400-lb. shut-in cousin.
I’ll be honest – that trailer did nothing for me. At first I thought it was another ‘Transformers’ movie, with lots of explosions.. that went nowhere in the second half of that trailer..
I’ll wait for more trailers..
You guys don’t really read Avengers comics do you? Lots of explosions, and Joss Whedon is one of the best writers/directors alive today. It’ll be good.
@Honest Abe if you’re really a former comic fan, which i don’t believe since you’re just a troll, but if you are a former fan, you’ll know that Whedon is a comic writer, and has written alot of original stories both for TV and comics. You’re just a butthurt DC fanboy
“Joss Whedon is one of the best writers/directors alive today”
Your so right thats why he has so many hits like…uhm there was that one…oh wait. He doesnt have any hits. I forgot only Entertainment weekly and 20 something hipsters think hes so dam great….Yawn
You clearly don’t know who Joss’s fan base very well. If anything it leans toward 30+ women, not hipsters.
To demonstrate my might, I shall annihilate your puny yellow vehicles.
X-men: First Class was phenomenal. It was the other 3 superior movies of summer 2012 that kind of blew.
Superior? I assume you mean super hero
Summer of 2012?? Do you have a time machine??
Looks cheesy
Complaining about the lack of originality in this town every time a tentpole flick comes out is sooooo tired and quite ridiculous. There were plenty of good, original films that came out this year, and last, and the year before, they just don’t get the push or the audience these big popcorn flicks get. With a good script, a Canon 5D and Final Cut, you can make any movie, so stop whining and go do it already.
As for comic book movies, those of us who love them had to endure DECADES of crappy productions helmed by weak directors with no love of the genre (except Donner in ’78). With CGI they finally got the visual treatment they deserved and (for the most part) attracted directors who treated the material with respect. These are good for box office and good for business.
I love indies but after the ’90s where every unwashed, apathetic hipster with very little to say got their own multi-picture deal, I’m glad to see some explosive, hyper-visual storytelling.
You are so correct…thats why “The King’s Speech” won best picture last year and made millions at the box office.
Hollywood lacks originality, yes, they do! Thats why they always do re-makes, and buy out stories form stupid comic books that people forget 20mins after they leave the theater.
Go Green Lanthern and Thor…a guy with a hammer? c’mon. this is hollywood selling out at its best, the art form of film making became an art form of shit making.
I agree with you about tentpoles. But, I strongly disagree with you about the number of quality movies. I think that there has been a dearth of quality films over the past five years.
This.
This goes out to you negative comments: All of you are pathetic, you wouldnt know what entertainment was if it slapped you in the face. Glad all of you are not making movies. You guys jump to conclusions by a trailer. How about you give the movie a chance…… Good Luck in life..
Wohoo!! Scarlett Johansson looks like a strong, empowered and sexy Black Widow. I love how she leaps up onto some henchman’s shoulders with her legs wrapped around his face, thrusting him down against the ground. Hahah.. freakin’ fantastic, can’t wait! Man! I feel like a woman!