If you have read my earlier reviews, you will know that I adored The Avengers. I loved just about everything about that movie. It actually was the movie that really kickstarted my huge movie obsession which eventually lead to this very blog. So if it wasn't for that movie you wouldn't have me! Getting back to the review....
When I heard that a show taking place after the events of The Avengers was in production, I was pumped. When I heard that Joss Whedon was involved in the show, I was excited. Then I heard that Agent Phil Coulson was going to lead the cast. At that point I was beyond excited. It also raised a couple questions like:
1.) How did Coulson survive?
2.) Do the rest of The Avengers know he's alive?
3.) Will Samuel L. Jackson make an appearance as Nick Fury?
4.) What about Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill?
5.) Maybe an appearance by one of earths mightiest heroes?!? (Unlikely, but not too far-fetched.)
The good news is that Cobie Smulders does guest-star. The bad news is that my other questions don't get answered. If anything, I was hoping that they would have the episode revolve around how Coulson faked his death. But in the end they just pass his death by like it was no big deal. Like it happens all the time. No. No it doesn't. This is Joss Whedon you're dealing with here. He is notorious for killing off characters you love and for once he brought someone back to life and you pass his resurrection by like it wasn't important at all! Seriously, that was obvious wasted potential.
As for the rest of the story, it started out feeling more like something from an X-Men movie which concerned me. Luckily that feeling didn't last long. They introduce a bunch of plucky, young, attractive characters that are pretty likable. There is an obvious romance growing between the characters Skye and Grant that hopefully won't be exploited in a cheesy way. If that does end up happening, I'm not sure if the charms of Coulson will keep me wanting to watch.
But the best part of the show lies with Clark Gregg as Agent Phil Coulson, but you knew that already. Gregg is a good actor and he plays the role of Phil Coulson so well. It's impossible not to like the guy! Even though the jokes weren't super funny, he delivered them in a way that didn't take me out of the moment, which often happens with weak jokes.
Shepherd Book from Firefly made a cameo which was cool to see. Hopefully we will get to see an appearance by Jayne as a villain that Coulson has to fight. That would be awesome.
Final Report: While Clark Gregg is a joy to watch and the cast does have chemistry, I'm just not quite completely sold yet. Only time will tell!
No comments:
Post a Comment