KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
2012 · 143 min · PG-13

The Avengers

Directed by Joss Whedon · Science Fiction, Action, Adventure

The Avengers (2012) is a Science Fiction film, directed by Joss Whedon set in New York City during the 2010s. It runs 143 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A superhero and alien invasion, with a tense tone.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Seamus McGarvey
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.Chris EvansMark RuffaloChris HemsworthScarlett JohanssonJeremy RennerTom HiddlestonClark Gregg

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
2010s

Premise & themes

Premise
SuperheroAlien Invasion
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Ensemble
Pacing
Propulsive
Based on
Pure Fiction

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