The Avengers

The Avengers (2012) starring a large ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Cobie Smulders.  Loki and his evil army are invading Earth, and it's up to the Avengers to save it. Included in the mix are Iron Man, Captain America, the Hawk, Black Widow, the Incredible Hulk, and Thor, who all team up (eventually) to fight. It's a hyperkinetic movie, with nearly non-stop action and lots and lots of special effects. It would best be seen on a big screen in a theater, with theater-quality sound and preferably in 3D. On my little 22-inch TV it sometimes seemed like there was just too much going on. Still, it's a pretty cool movie, especially if you like superheroes. (Subtitles for the hearing-impaired are available, as well as closed captions.) Grade: B+