It would seem Mr. Joss Whedon is a major contender to direct the much anticipated Avengers movie. An article on MTV.com discuses the rumor and cites two qualifcations which make him a solid choice:- He wrote some issues of the Astonishing X-Men comic series
- He has a talent for working on projects with ensemble cast
Both valid points MTV, I'll give you that. For my own part, I think Joss is an inspired choice.
Ya see the thing about Joss is he's cultivated a rabid fanbase. The type of fanbase that will eat up any project he is working on. If that fan base migrates over to the avenger project, then the already massive following will grow stronger.
The fact of the matter is The Avengers movie is a big gamble. Marvel has spent millions of dollars making the movies that set the ground work for team-up flick. It's been a bold move that, to date, has mostly paid off. But the true test comes when Avengers finally hits theaters. If it's a hit, even a mild one, then we could usher in a near era. The success of the Avengers movie would serve as confirmation that establishing a cinematic continuity is a worthwhile venture. If the movie tanks, then Hollywood will second guess the whole notion of superhero movies. The genre could lose the precious ground that it has gained steadily ever since coming out of the the late '90s dark age of superhero films.
By the very nature of movie making, the director is the one blamed for failure or praised for success. If Joss takes the director's chair then I wish him the best of luck. He'll truly have the weight of the comic world on his shoulder.
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