If chasing down a dream were based on hard work alone, then many people would be getting what they want. I am a firm believer that if you work hard, you’ll achieve success; but I am also a firm believer that it takes luck to start. It’s this luck that gives you the real opportunity.

Here’s hoping I catch some luck so that I can go the distance.

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I usually don’t write reviews (mainly because I’m a bad writer) but when I do, it’s usually for something amazing or not so amazing. Today. It’s something amazing. A dream come true for this fan boy of comic book heroes.

As all of you know, The Avengers just came out in theaters and it is definitely worth every penny. I’ve already seen it twice. Crazy. I know. No spoilers but let me tell you how amazing it is and why you should see it in theaters and support it. Who knows. Maybe the positive reviews will bring about an insane sequel.

Overall rating: 9.5/10

As a friend pointed out to me the first time I saw it. There is this one scene where Joss Whedon did a whole take (no cuts) of the Avengers fighting. He panes from one hero and choreographs through all of them and it definitely is a beautiful sight that takes superheroes cinematography to a whole new dimension. Alongside smart angle choices, character close ups, and other cool discrete techniques, the cgi was tasteful and flawless. The Hulk looked amazing! I was skeptical about Mark Ruffalo playing Bruce Banner, but I think he may have been the best one!

The character development was also amazing. Whedon was able to waive and mend the stories of each of these heroes and bring them all into one cohesive masterpiece. Each of the big characters who had their own films (Iron Man, Capt. America, Thor, and Hulk) had an opportunity to shine separately and together. Each held something from their pasts’ and Whedon did a great job progressing each of their story lines. It makes me look forward to what is to come for all these heroes as they go back to their solo spotlights. In terms of the spotlight, the chemistry between the characters was spectacular. I felt that no one really stole the spotlight, but some characters definitely got to shine because of who their character was.

The only thing I can criticize about this film was the beginning of this metaphorical spiel of freedom from Loki which seemed to have gotten lost, or rather, down played. Regardless. The action, comedy, and drama were enough to make this movie one of THE most entertaining movies of all time.

I waited over ten years dreaming of a day when superheroes became real, and this film definitely took this fan boy on an amazing ride.