'Time Bomb'
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Really? So there's no way I can follow Avengers if I haven't seen any of the earlier movies? Because I haven't.
I really doubt this will be the case - in general, movie studios like to make money, and you make a lot more money if your movie doesn't come with prereqs.
I've only seen Iron Man, and I don't see that changing any time soon. I assume Avengers will recap everyone's powers and backstory for me just fine.
I've seen Iron Man 1 (not 2) and Captain America. Beau has seen Thor too.
I know I don't read anywhere near as much as I intend to, but Tales from Development Hell sounds like great anecdotal information to have on hand for piecemeal reading.
Oooh, thanks for posting that. That book looks right up my alley.
Yeah, I'm sure there's nothing in the other movies that you'll need to follow the Avengers.
Iron Man would most likely be the "important'' one to see, because it's probably the one that made them decide they could do an Avengers movie anyway. But, like everyone said, they're not turning away money at the door, and it's not a complex premise (see, some people have ability to do heroic stuff...) so it'll be *just* fine*. Millions of people will walk away without a better idea of who Hawkeye is, to boot.
(see, some people have ability to do heroic stuff...)
One is rich, one is from Olden Times, one is from outer space...
And one gets big and green. (The Jolly Green Giant joins the Avengers! Good nutrition ensues!)
Apparently one is a lady. (I'm sure that's all you need to know about her...)
She looks good in leather and has red hair and a gun.
They all punch things.