Variety: Joss Whedon's buoyant, witty and robustly entertaining superhero smash-up is escapism of a sophisticated order.

The Hollywood Reporter: Director Joss Whedon pulls off a stunning feat in bringing balance to this superhuman circus, engineered to charm the geek core and non-fans alike. The biggest Marvel movie yet, destined for the box office stratosphere.

Indie Wire: Marvel's 'The Avengers' Is Immensely Satisfying, Entirely Thrilling & Possibly The Best Superhero Movie Yet

And based on tracking it could have the biggest opening weekend of all time.

The other Summer flops are not ready.

OMG. I'm not ready for the slayage

I can't wait to see this movie.

Marvel has been on a role with the critics these past couple of years.

Iron Man, Iron Man2, X-men, Thor, Captain America, and now The Avengers

Would you expect any less from Joss Whedon?

I mean, it's Joss Whedon with superheroes, of course it'll be phenomenal and pull in huge numbers.

Jesus Christ.

Indie Wire: Marvel's 'The Avengers' Is Immensely Satisfying, Entirely Thrilling & Possibly The Best Superhero Movie Yet

I'm glad that the trailers were underwhelming for me, I have my expectations low.

I thought this would suck but im still going tbqh.

Loves it

I can't wait!! I'm watching it at midnight the night it's out.

Expected.

Avengers 2 pleease!!!!!!!!!

Wow. I didn't expect that.

I was waiting for the reviews and now my body, mostly my eyes are not ready!

I can't wait to see it!!!

Slay the Hunger Games!!

I can't wait for this to open!! I'm going with a huge group!

I'm so excited for this. Unprecedented, really.

I was expecting more of a 75ish% for Rottentomatoes but these reviews sound promising. I can't believe I didn't trust Joss wholeheartedly. Flop stan.