Tony Stark and The Avengers: As Awesome as it Seems?

Welp folks, it looks like it's that time of the year again.  The time of year when all the blockbuster movies come out of their winter hibernation and dazzle us over the summer months.  One of these, undoubtedly seen and heard about by just about everyone, is Iron Man 2.  A quick preface on the buzz behind IM2 says that there is already Oscar rumors going around, and that this movie actually puts more of the back story to the Tony Stark mystery.  Where did he come from? What is he REALLY like? Sure, we all know he is filthy rich and incredibly smart, but what else do we know?  Nevertheless, this second movie opens up a darker side to Stark, and with Robert Downey, Jr. reprising his role I have high hopes for this sequel.  Not only do the effects and story not disappoint, but the acting (yes, you heard right, ACTING) in this movie is what makes it amazing.  From the buzz I have heard, this is going to be right up there with the all time greats in superhero movies. 

But for nowwwww... what is this I hear about a little movie called The Avengers?  Yes, from the Hollywood rumor mill comes speculation that the new Avenger movie, tentatively set to be released in 2012, will include the likes of Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.), Bruce Banner (Edward Norton), Nick Fury (Sam Jackson) and the newly appointed Captain America (Chris Evans).  To explain more on the last character, there is a little movie coming out in 2011 that features the new Captain America in The First Avenger: Captain America.  There is even a rumor that the last clip after the credits of Iron Man 2 could even see a first glimpse into the look of Captain America, or even the rest of the Avengers. 

Ok, but you may be wondering how many of these powerhouse franchises could come together and make a coherent story.  Apparently, there is another rumor that Hulk (Bruce Banner) is actually one of the bad guys.  How can you beat Hulk?  This movie is getting me very excited, and I am also grateful to the likes of Christopher Nolan who actually took the time to validate quality superhero movies with The Dark Knight.  Now it seems like everyone wants a piece of the action, and I don't blame them. 

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