So, it looks like Joss Whedon will be directing the much-anticipated Avengers movie, bringing together Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America. He is going to have his hands full, because this movie has to be epic. Anything less will be considered a disaster.

I have to be honest and say that I am excited about this choice. I never did watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but I LOVE how he created the world of Firefly.

What do you think? Is he the right man for the job or is this a horrible choice? Who else would you have wanted to see take the helm?

Based upon Firefly, Serenity, and Fringe (I love Fringe) I'd be looking to it. But... based upon Lost (I know, I know... heresy!), Cloverfield, and Alias I'm a bit concerned. While he has been hugely successful with most of his recent projects I simply don't care for some of them. Cloverfield was supposed to be the launch of an American Godzilla franchise but we ended up with a very slow moving "The Blair Witch Godzilla" monster movie. Alias was just too soap-opera like for me, and Lost, I know, millions love it, I just could not get into it. Yet I love Fringe and was a fan of the old Firefly series which spawned the Serenity movie.

Most of his works are character story driven but at a slow pace. I am not sure how that is going to equate to an Avengers movie that will need to cram in a lot of background & action into the span of a few hours. Now before anybody says it.... yes, I know he also directed the Star Trek franchise reboot and it looks great but when compared against some of the prior ST movies, I personally think it is lacking.

I've enjoyed the Marvel comicbook heros The Avengers since I was a child watching them on tv (classic 1966 series) with other greats who were on the team like Captain America, The Hulk, Thor and Ironman. To other Marvel comicbook fans out there see the animated two volume adventure: The Ultimate Avengers (2008)

At least you know that the dialogue will be humorous and fun. I think he's got the chops to do a solid comic book movie.

I'd highly recommend getting Buffy and watching in sequence (the original movie wi Kristy Swanson is optional). greatest tv show ever. Whedon is a master at character development and at turning cliches on their heads.
(vampire, seeing Buffy) "Slayer!"
(Buffy, seeing vampire) "Slayee!"

a lot will depend on the choice of villain(s). would be fun to see Michael Rosenbaum reprise his Lex Luthor role.