I'm inclined to rank Iron Man 1 pretty highly, because I think as an origin story, it totally nails it. I also have a soft spot for Thor 1, because it's so straightforward and structured really well. (And it surprised me with how much I liked it, having gone into it knowing nothing about Thor.)
I think Iron Man 2 and Thor 2 disappointed me so much because their predecessors were so good. And since Iron Man 2 and Thor 2 were so disappointing, I was braced for Cap 2 to be a letdown, but DAMN, was that killer.
Avengers is probably easily my #1. Though I haven't seen GotG yet.
I think I'd put Cap 2 very near the top because it builds so well on Cap 1 and the Avengers and the others. The past is significant, and the state of the world advances.
Just got back from GotG. Both I and the guy sitting next to me reacted at the
give a shit
line because it was so obviously
metaphorical
and that never
got called out by Mr Literal.
I just saw GotG. OMG I loved it. I laughed, I cried, I went eww. I am in love with Rocket and want to marry him and have little Groot babies.
Yondu being Redneck Smurf was jarring and mysterious. I expected banjos. But whatever, it didn't bother me that much.
Lee Pace did well enough. They all did well enough. I was very happy with it. I will see it again in the theater at least once.
The after-credit scene has destroyed my world. That
character cannot exist in my universe.
I deny it.
Avengers is still #1, but the margin is much closer now!
Also, I don't have a headache anymore, so GotG also has healing powers.
Also, I don't have a headache anymore, so GotG also has healing powers.
It's Groot! Herbs heal, right? He's a plant...ergo...
I have a mad crush on Rocket and am hoping for many years of Legolas/Gimli-like buddidom from those two.
So glad your headache is gone, Zen!
If they don't make a
little dancing Groot in a vase for us to buy,
they are missing a huge marketing opportunity.
they are missing a huge marketing opportunity.
Someone is certainly taking that opportunity.
This comic is relevant (and 100% non-spoilery) for GotG: [link]