Joss Whedon’s highly anticipated epic ensemble comic-book movie The Avengers opens in theaters in the U.S. this Friday (read our review).

We had the opportunity to speak with the director at the Los Angeles press event for The Avengers about the following subjects:

  • How he located the “Buffy of the story” (the central idea) in The Avengers and made sure each character was given their due.
  • How the characters’ flaws ultimately work for them.
  • What he hoped to achieve in bringing his version of The Hulk to the big screen.

Both Whedon and Avengers fans have been anxiously anticipating the film since the moment that the director’s attachment to the project was announced. Those who were familiar with his work certainly understood Marvel’s logic. Whedon has a strong record of creating powerful ensemble pieces. He was one of the Academy Award-nominated scribes behind the first film in Pixar’s now ...

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