YES. I was worried that either there wouldn't be much Natasha (and everything about her would be in the trailers), or that she was just fodder for the Winter Soldier storyline, or that she would just be Sexy Assassin #1 who gets very little dialogue or development. None of those things happened - and I love that about the film. She got backstory, she got to be snarky and playful, she got to be emotional with *that* Fury scene. Short of a Black Widow solo, this was the best possible outcome for her character. And yes, I am sitting here (im)patiently waiting for Natasha/Steve fic, or Clint turning up and complaining that Nat has ruined his career prospects or for all of them turning up at Stark Tower because they don't know what else to do with themselves.
Maria was fantastic, I just wish there was a little more of her. I love that Fury calls her when he thinks that he can trust no one. And her scene in the van, and that she's in control of the final assault. Sharon...I liked what we had of her, but felt like there should have been more. There was a lot of set-up with the undercover role and not enough payback for me.
Regarding the men, I thought Fury was amazing. I think that Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan were both very understated, and it worked so well. I really liked Sam/Falcon, he just seemed to slot in and be a likable character.
I am really curious to see where they go with Agents of Shield. And Avengers 2. And everything else. What a game-changer in terms of the universe.
Jim Robinson turned up
Hah, the first thing I did when he came onto screen was whisper "Jim from Neighbours!" to the husband. I love that he is *everywhere*, I have actually lost track of his roles now. I'd forgotten the connection with Guy Pearce!
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Date: 2014-03-30 10:22 am (UTC)And the ladies were so fierce!
YES. I was worried that either there wouldn't be much Natasha (and everything about her would be in the trailers), or that she was just fodder for the Winter Soldier storyline, or that she would just be Sexy Assassin #1 who gets very little dialogue or development. None of those things happened - and I love that about the film. She got backstory, she got to be snarky and playful, she got to be emotional with *that* Fury scene. Short of a Black Widow solo, this was the best possible outcome for her character. And yes, I am sitting here (im)patiently waiting for Natasha/Steve fic, or Clint turning up and complaining that Nat has ruined his career prospects or for all of them turning up at Stark Tower because they don't know what else to do with themselves.
Maria was fantastic, I just wish there was a little more of her. I love that Fury calls her when he thinks that he can trust no one. And her scene in the van, and that she's in control of the final assault. Sharon...I liked what we had of her, but felt like there should have been more. There was a lot of set-up with the undercover role and not enough payback for me.
Regarding the men, I thought Fury was amazing. I think that Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan were both very understated, and it worked so well. I really liked Sam/Falcon, he just seemed to slot in and be a likable character.
I am really curious to see where they go with Agents of Shield. And Avengers 2. And everything else. What a game-changer in terms of the universe.
Jim Robinson turned up
Hah, the first thing I did when he came onto screen was whisper "Jim from Neighbours!" to the husband. I love that he is *everywhere*, I have actually lost track of his roles now. I'd forgotten the connection with Guy Pearce!