The Avengers

Undoubtedly a marvel for its time, The Avengers doesn’t waste a single breath in bringing its array of heroes together. Despite a run time pushing about 2.5 hours, even the “slower” parts feel important and well-paced. We see instant chemistry among the team, especially the scenes on the helicarrier and when they land in NYC. The professional chemistry clearly allows room for actors to shine and bring out the best without being too focused on any one character. Kudos to the crew for a terrific script and vision for this major project. With so many truly special moments there’s a strong argument that, even over a decade later, this remains the king of MCU films.