My son and his pals dragged me (or was it vice versa?) to the multiplex to see the new Avengers blockbuster last weekend. And we all, in our different ways, loved it.
Normally, I’m not over-interested in movies with lots of explosions and action. But when it is all done with such panache, wit and story-telling, how can one resist? And the dialogue is choc-a-bloc with nods to pop culture at the most unexpected moments. One does not expect superheroes to be talking about Banksy and Eugene O’ Neil.
It’s all nonsense of course. But vastly enjoyable nonsense that does not take it self too seriously.
I’ve been a fan of Joss Whedon for a while. Space cowboy TV series Firefly was what converted me. And then of course there’s Buffy.
Anyone else share my enthusiasm?
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