The Marvel cinematic universe

Posted by Dave Switzer under My thoughts

Here is an updated version of this list. Marvel has been able to keep remarkably close to its schedule, and although a few of their movies have been a bit disappointing most have been delightful. Here are my mini-reviews of the first 5 movies. Iron Man 2008 -> 4.5/5 The Incredible Hulk 2008 -> 4/5 […]

The Marvel cinematic universe

Posted by Dave Switzer under My thoughts

Starting in 2008 Marvel’s movies have been part of a shared universe, and with a lot of planning they astonishingly brought together characters from 4 different movies (Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Captain America) into 1. DC is working on its own cinematic universe but so far Marvel has left it in the dust. DC has […]

Avengers: Age of Ultron

Posted by Dave Switzer under Reviews of movies

{4/5} “The city is flying and we’re fighting an army of robots. And I have a bow and arrow. Nothing makes sense.” Avengers: Age of Ultron, released in 2015 Tony Stark and Bruce Banner create an artificial intelligence named Ultron to protect the planet. But things go wrong and Ultron decides he wants to destroy […]

Movies that lead up to The Avengers

Posted by Dave Switzer under Reviews of movies

This series of movies, sometimes referred to as the “Marvel cinematic universe,” is currently the sixth highest grossing series, and with The Avengers in theatres and raking in the cash it’s moving up the list. You don’t have to watch all these movies to understand what happens in The Avengers, but since I’ve seen them […]

The Avengers

Posted by Dave Switzer under Reviews of movies

{4.5/5} “Dr. Banner, your work is unparalleled. And I’m a huge fan of the way you lose control and turn into an enormous green rage monster.” The Avengers, released in 2012 In an unprecedented move, characters from four different movie series — Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, and Thor — have been brought together in […]