tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post3974161234696520038..comments2024-03-24T16:50:00.727-05:00Comments on Maria Zannini blogspot: The Avengers: Mini ReviewUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56606157032935872002012-05-14T06:41:34.369-05:002012-05-14T06:41:34.369-05:00Lynda: It's a popcorn movie with extra testost...Lynda: It's a popcorn movie with extra testosterone.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-50494088000189411832012-05-14T00:54:44.339-05:002012-05-14T00:54:44.339-05:00I haven't seen it yet, but I hope to this week...I haven't seen it yet, but I hope to this week. I suspected it might have lacked a bit of story, but it's one of those must-see movies anyway ;)Lynda R Young as Elle Cardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975442291393246148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-66733154909725057522012-05-13T09:56:28.990-05:002012-05-13T09:56:28.990-05:00Broken Biro: I didn't see Thor either. But I a...Broken Biro: I didn't see Thor either. But I agree, the fighting got a little old after a while. I imagine that's to placate the younger crowds. I really wanted more story.<br /><br />So far my favorite film has been Captain America. It had the right mix of story and action.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-28104737989198090872012-05-13T04:48:25.391-05:002012-05-13T04:48:25.391-05:00Key advice (I didn't have before I went) would...Key advice (I didn't have before I went) would be: it would help to see Captain America and Thor before seeing this.<br /><br />Loved the banter and characters but too much fighting... I know that's what they do, but...broken birohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06233920262119205474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-92009842280816045612012-05-11T19:13:20.044-05:002012-05-11T19:13:20.044-05:00Jackie: This year I'm going to try to garden t...Jackie: This year I'm going to try to garden through winter to see if I can do it. Nothing too big, just enough for a few fresh tomatoes and greens.<br /><br />Shelley: People are insane for that movie here. It's made more money than Hunger Games and Harry Potter.<br /><br />Jennifer: It's definitely a popcorn movie. <br /><br />Nadja: Your boys will LOVE this. It's every kid's fantasy.<br /><br />Angelina: I've been wanting to see The Woman in Black with Daniel Radcliffe, but I'm too chicken. <br /><br />Tina: It's the perfect summer movie. I guess it's a little early. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-40400413801042224282012-05-11T12:07:38.614-05:002012-05-11T12:07:38.614-05:00I'm not a comic book junkie, but I can't w...I'm not a comic book junkie, but I can't wait to see this movie. Must get my butt to the theater.Tina Mosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09892617933410379929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-68519732666156884442012-05-11T09:34:04.029-05:002012-05-11T09:34:04.029-05:00I have not seen that movie, but it seems like ever...I have not seen that movie, but it seems like every action movie I've seen lately has been light on the actual story. I guess that's why I prefer books.<br /><br />I did see The Raven a few weeks ago. I really enjoy Poe's work, and I'm a fan of serial killer plots, so I really enjoyed that movie.Angelina Rainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16953868243120764347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-2912552538521391462012-05-11T08:54:27.979-05:002012-05-11T08:54:27.979-05:00I have not seen this movie - I rarely watch televi...I have not seen this movie - I rarely watch television and only see movies once on DVD. My boys will be chomping at the bit to see this one, though. Ha.<br /><br />Ahhh...reader feedback is so great! It's so nice when we get to hear straight from the horse's mouth that someone enjoyed our books.Nadja Notarianihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01339595239944177531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-26435914798103814372012-05-11T06:08:22.795-05:002012-05-11T06:08:22.795-05:00Haven't seen it yet. But really want to!!Haven't seen it yet. But really want to!!Jennifer Shirkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16970585847385511795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-16858641943559387772012-05-11T03:47:02.866-05:002012-05-11T03:47:02.866-05:00I haven't seen the movie and haven't heard...I haven't seen the movie and haven't heard much buzz down this end of the world. A bunch of superheroes sounds interesting though.Shelley Munrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03090469550227550713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-58512104449953708412012-05-10T20:40:44.223-05:002012-05-10T20:40:44.223-05:00We have been enjoying onions for 2 months or so. S...We have been enjoying onions for 2 months or so. Small but good and fresh.<br /><br />Bell peppers are getting really nice and broccoli is still going strong to the point of almost having too much.<br /><br />Nothing has been more fun to rediscover my love of trying new recipes and cooking with fresh produce from our backyard has been soul satisfying as well as tasty!Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-64511416086432180682012-05-10T20:13:01.136-05:002012-05-10T20:13:01.136-05:00Jackie: We're expecting rain tomorrow too. We ...Jackie: We're expecting rain tomorrow too. We could use some. I'm about 3 weeks behind you, but I've already pulled onions, radishes and lettuce.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-83082393657133925932012-05-10T19:32:35.022-05:002012-05-10T19:32:35.022-05:00Maria first weekend out we opted to go to Austin a...Maria first weekend out we opted to go to Austin and see Hunger Games instead. I am the comic book action junkie in the family so maybe this weekend will see The Avengers as our local theatre reopened with new owners and it is showing in both 2D&3D.<br /><br />Thanks for asking about the squash for me. (I am going to get my husband to plant scalloped squash next time.) <br /><br />Anyway 3 days of rain so we should have some good pickings by this weekend off the squash and broccoli.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02181111718630957098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-36069112155427114782012-05-10T18:32:54.937-05:002012-05-10T18:32:54.937-05:00Mike: I shudder to think how you came up with that...Mike: I shudder to think how you came up with that. ;-)<br /><br />Barbara: I should've looked them up. I just thought maybe there had been a video with them under my radar.<br /><br />Darke: It was a mouthful. I like how he kept apologizing for saying the full name too.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-62565445808200199232012-05-10T15:50:22.844-05:002012-05-10T15:50:22.844-05:00I'm hoping Husband will take me to see it this...I'm hoping Husband will take me to see it this weekend for Mother's day. <br /><br />Nick Fury and S.H.E.I.L.D are a staple in Marvel. They pop up in the X-men titles quite a bit, in particular X-Force (X-men on testosterone). I was laughing in Iron Man 1 when buddy there was using the full name instead of the acronym(sp).<br /><br />Re; Fan letter. I've had one too and they make you feel all warm and fuzzy, don't they. :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14849835587452669592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-61606225999269596842012-05-10T14:41:10.634-05:002012-05-10T14:41:10.634-05:00Both Black Widow and Hawkeye have wikipedia pages....Both Black Widow and Hawkeye have wikipedia pages. ^_^Barbara Ann Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751427987081847906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-86290953145095058982012-05-10T14:30:33.762-05:002012-05-10T14:30:33.762-05:00Renee, if you get the DVD you'll be able to fr...Renee, if you get the DVD you'll be able to freeze-frame the man-candyMike Keytonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116528233058221536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-38975062595785859702012-05-10T09:53:00.633-05:002012-05-10T09:53:00.633-05:00Stacy: Darn. We didn't stay to the bitter end,...Stacy: Darn. We didn't stay to the bitter end, just to the first snippet. I looked it up though. Cute.<br /><br /><br />Karen: I think that's what hubby recalls too. I've been relying on him to bring me up to speed.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-53450620619699034582012-05-10T09:05:23.553-05:002012-05-10T09:05:23.553-05:00I haven't seen it but want to. I remember the ...I haven't seen it but want to. I remember the TV show decades ago.Karen Jones Gowenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01153821980625034810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-86045183021354422992012-05-10T08:52:59.379-05:002012-05-10T08:52:59.379-05:00Black Widow was in Iron Man II. Hawk had a cameo i...Black Widow was in Iron Man II. Hawk had a cameo in Thor. Those are the only times I know of their mention, so it's not like they came out of nowhere.<br /><br />I'm not a comic book fan, but I did love this movie. Maybe it was all the humorous bantering! That'll usually do it for me.<br /><br />Did you stay after all the credits? Took me awhile to get it, then I just laughed!Stacy McKitrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07898731847653710759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-73978758002618713312012-05-10T07:27:10.632-05:002012-05-10T07:27:10.632-05:00Linda: I'm sure they have a back story. I can&...Linda: I'm sure they have a back story. I can't imagine Whedon including them unless they already existed in the Marvel catalog of superheroes. I liked them both, too.Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-69250522583663870182012-05-10T07:25:13.946-05:002012-05-10T07:25:13.946-05:00Renee: There was no lack of man candy. But you mig...Renee: There was no lack of man candy. But you might be disappointed by a lack of skin. The Hulk was the only one I recall shirtless. :)Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-56884079642963511372012-05-10T07:24:24.466-05:002012-05-10T07:24:24.466-05:00Unfortunately, Avengers is still on my wish list -...Unfortunately, Avengers is still on my wish list - as in, I wish I could find the time to go see it.<br /><br />Can't help you on the Black Widow or Hawk. Back in my comic book days, we read mostly Superman, Batman and Captain Marvel (DC Comics). Does anyone remember Captain Marvel. Shazam!LD Mastersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01202135756299574972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3023439581304993308.post-37752300723458556542012-05-10T07:07:13.935-05:002012-05-10T07:07:13.935-05:00I want to see this movie so bad, but not for plot,...I want to see this movie so bad, but not for plot, dialogue or action--look at all that man-candy. Sigh.Renee Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14142341397085289166noreply@blogger.com