The Washington Times-Herald

Entertainment

May 1, 2012

Movie preview: “Marvel’s The Avengers”

Rated: PG-13 for intense sci-fi action/violence and a mild drug reference

Running time: 2 hr 23 min

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Chris Hemsworth, Samuel L. Jackson, Tom Hiddleston, Mark Ruffalo

Plot: When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins that brings together the ultimate team of Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye.

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