The first character to appear on screen wasn't any of the six superheroes, but the main villain, Loki.
Additionally, there was a brief flash of the purple-skinned figure.
Anyone familiar with Marvel would recognize him immediately—this was the supervillain Thanos, whose mission was to balance the universe.
Then came Gilbert's signature large-scale action sequences. Loki wreaked havoc at S.H.I.E.L.D., while using the scepter to manipulate Dr. Selvig and Hawkeye.
There were chase scenes, explosions, and a helicopter crash—all visually captivating.
What do audiences go to summer blockbusters for? Isn't it exactly these spectacles?
Gilbert's combination of live-action and special effects was nearly flawless, and viewers could feel the crew's sincere effort through the big screen.
After a major battle, with Nick Fury's line, "From now on, the war begins," the Avengers title sequence officially rolled, signaling the end of the opening scene and the start of the main course.
The scene then shifted to an unfinished building, where Black Widow, dressed in a black camisole and stockings, was tied to a chair, being interrogated by several Russians.
Male audience members widened their eyes, as if trying to imprint Black Widow into their minds.
"Oh my god, she's so sexy."
"No kidding. That's Scarlett Johansson, the contemporary Marilyn Monroe, a true goddess of allure."
"Too bad such a goddess belongs to Gilbert."
Clearly, these were Scarlett's fans, who believed she should belong to everyone, as a public sweetheart.
However, an older guy nearby spoke some truth: "Buddy, be grateful. Johansson's rise wouldn't have happened without Gilbert.
Otherwise, how many directors and producers would she have had to… you know, to get a break?"
Upon hearing this, the fan immediately felt it made sense: "You're right, buddy. Better to stick with Gilbert."
This scene once again showcased Black Widow's superb combat skills. In Gilbert's version, she had been enhanced, with top-level stamina, martial arts, and firearms proficiency, using her attributes to confuse enemies.
Of course, this didn't necessarily work on aliens, who might not care about earthly beauty.
As Black Widow and Agent Coulson moved, the other superheroes quickly assembled. In Berlin, Germany, they captured Loki, but on the way back they encountered Thor.
Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor engaged in a chaotic battle that was visually spectacular.
Peter and Sexy Rebecca watched the movie while quietly exchanging thoughts. Both agreed that Gilbert handled the film's pacing extremely skillfully.
Especially in balancing the superheroes' screen time, he achieved near-perfect harmony.
Iron Man's scenes were undoubtedly the most entertaining, filled with humor, pranks, and constant nickname-giving, carrying the film's main comedic moments.
The other superheroes were also impressive: Thor with his muscles, Black Widow with her sexy allure, and Banner with his intellect.
Only Captain Steve Rogers' screen time seemed somewhat underwhelming. Sexy Rebecca thought that, after sleeping for seventy years, Steve Rogers needed time to adjust.
After all, as Nick Fury said, wars need soldiers.
Undoubtedly, this was a team full of challenges: two WWII veterans, Captain America and Black Widow; a genius inventor and narcissist, Tony Stark; Bruce Banner, who could turn into the Hulk at any moment; and a god from Asgard.
Just keeping them out of trouble was difficult, let alone expecting them to save the Earth. Especially Tony Stark, whose quips could make anyone cringe.
Yet, one had to admit that these flawed superheroes perhaps looked more charming on the big screen.
Peter felt that Gilbert had accurately captured what the audience wanted.
Unlike The Dark Knight, where DC often made the villains the most charismatic—Joker being the prime example—DC's superheroes were usually flawless, glowing paragons of justice. Too perfect, and they didn't seem human.
In Marvel films, the superheroes felt like ordinary people living among us. They had emotions and flaws, could be mischievous, could cause trouble.
As a director who had worked on both DC and Marvel superhero films, Gilbert's execution was outstanding.
Peter couldn't help but wonder what these movies would have been like without Gilbert.
Back to the movie: since the heroes were flawed and disunited, they needed a reason to unite. Loki exploited their conflicts to divide them, and then Agent Coulson sacrificed himself.
He had a good relationship with Tony Stark, his girlfriend had been introduced by Stark, and he was also a fan of Captain America.
His sacrifice finally awakened the superheroes.
Meanwhile, Hawkeye broke free from Loki's scepter's influence and rejoined the team.
When the six superheroes assembled on the streets of New York, the booming symphony signaled the birth of the Avengers, followed by an intense battle that left audiences breathless.
Why did Earth always attract aliens? Was there a special resource here, or, as web novels suggested, was it a blessed land?
None of that mattered; what mattered was that the audience loved watching these scenes.
In the final battle, the Avengers inevitably triumphed. Compared to the superpowered heroes, Loki's Chitauri army appeared weak.
Even Steve Rogers, whose earlier scenes seemed lacking, performed exceptionally in the final battle, organizing defenses, inspiring morale, and stabilizing the troops.
Seeing Steve Rogers' performance, Sexy Rebecca exclaimed, "This is Captain America. This is what a leader does."
Song Hye-kyo also caught her cameo: an Asian woman running through the crowd, about to be attacked by Chitauri soldiers.
But Captain America arrived just in time to save her.
Bae Suzy nudged Song Hye-kyo's arm: "Senpai, I saw you. I'm so envious."
"Envious, huh?"
Seeing Bae Suzy nod, Song Hye-kyo said, "If you're envious, go charm Director Gilbert. That way, you might get your chance."
In the very end, the foolish S.H.I.E.L.D. executives launched a nuclear missile, while Iron Man redirected it through the portal, blowing up the Chitauri mothership.
Black Widow closed the portal, and the Hulk saved the falling Iron Man. With a roar, Iron Man woke up—the war was won.
The superheroes went their separate ways, awaiting the next assembly.
The final shot panned over Stark Tower, showing Tony Stark and Pepper planning the construction of the next Stark Tower.
The camera slowly pulled back, eventually revealing the ruins of an outer building, with only a single "A" symbol remaining—the emblem of the Avengers.
Watching the final shot, Scarlett couldn't help but laugh beside Gilbert.
Curious, Gilbert asked, "Scarlett, what's so funny?"
Scarlett pointed at the big screen, amused: "Poor Kate, had to act barefoot, hahaha."
Gilbert paused for a moment, then realized why, and laughed along.
It turned out that because Robert Downey Jr. is only 1.7 meters tall, Gilbert had asked Kate Beckinsale to perform barefoot for balance.
Most people wouldn't notice this detail, but Scarlett had caught it.
In the final post-credits scene, with the appearance of Thanos, the Avengers movie concluded.
In an instant, the entire theater erupted in spontaneous applause, sustained and heartfelt.
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