The Avengers have been a constant comic book and TV companion since I first got wind of the characters watching the Grantray-Lawrence cartoons featuring these Marvel super heroes in the late sixties. Those familiar with this early production will recall that the scenes were practically lifted from the comic books, with only sound effects and voice-overs added, and with minimal animation sequences. Forty-five years later, I find myself watching the live action adaptation at the Rockwell cinema, and it seems that Vicky, Monique and the Callars loved the movie as much as I did. Bing-bang action throughout, punctuated by witty humor and mind-boggling special effects!
You must watch the movie to appreciate it! Time flies so fast, and if you compare the two productions in visual terms (prepared 45 years apart), truly you can see how technology sets the pace in our lives (you only need to look at the phenomena of the cellular phone and the internet). One of these days in the near future, all the movie stuff gimmickry will possibly be commonplace daily occurrence!
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