My friend watches The AVENGERS for the first time || MCU Phase 1

[@HoldenHardman]

We're used to Matt coming into our nerd world. Here's a video where I exercise with him for some reason: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJOalHxrg5iKb7c

[@goheezycheezy5309]

Youre on the wrong team..😉 team cap is lame lol

[@JT-295]

@Goheezy cheezy Facts

[@Paradox_Edits]

Team Iron Man it is

[@joelpierce1453]

Holden I loved the old video clip, but you look much better with the beard 😂

[@nerdypophunter4207]

Caps ok

[@maclunkeymedia7289]

Matt: *liked Avengers* Everyone: *IMPOSSIBLE*

[@dmanimousprime3858]

Luke: That's not true! THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!

[@tommyschroeder3336]

Philll spoilers😔

[@rapliberationarmy089]

DManimous Prime Search your feelings, you know it to be true!

[@ConradRotho]

I understood that reference

[@mrmaclovin255]

@@tommyschroeder3336 your own fault for looking at the comments before watching the video

[@youngestboy4561]

it turns out that it wasn’t tony stark with the biggest character arc, it was matt

[@HoldenHardman]

Hahaha!

[@0nly.mally1]

Lol

[@sindraygd7787]

Cock

[@boredom2842]

@@sindraygd7787 agreed

[@rashadwalker8218]

U can say that again!

[@danielsanchez1527]

Matt has a superpower: His unpredictability.

[@_UPRC]

Haha, I was thinking the s ame thing. There's no rhyme or reason to the guy when it comes to taste in fantasy/sci-fi movies. Glad he liked this one though!

[@MattLaneFitness]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 I cant help it they crushed it with this one. The dynamics between them all just worked

[@raghavnath6068]

Was afraid that he will be over analyze this movie too.... But he proved me wrong... Obviously he is not gonna like AOU

[@danielsanchez1527]

@@MattLaneFitness I've enjoyed most of the mcu movies so far but i only think a small handful are actually great. I do agree with you on The Incredible Hulk. It's abysmal and the special effects are atrocious.

[@danielsanchez1527]

@@raghavnath6068 well the first avengers isn't entirely immune from criticism; as much as i dig it i find the dialogue at times to be a little too quippy and bickering. Also it's very cgi heavy but that's really a personal pet peeve of mine. I favor practical effects a lot more. Overall solid film in terms of character development, story, and good geeky spectacle. Age of Ultron is a mess but my kind of mess. Lol. It's convoluted, asinine, schlocky, but it's still entertaining as hell. I honestly don't know how matt is gonna react to it. He's a fickle film critic but that's why we watch this stuff. Haha.

[@Polo-rp9hk]

“There are no men like me.” “There are always men like you.” Every time, chills. I knew Matt would love it.

[@isaac3702]

That is one of my favorite scenes. If you think about it, that man was probably there when Hitler was in power, saw the split of the Germany and the rise and fall of the Soviet Union. He is a man who had seen a lot of hardship, and was still willing to stand up to a virtual god.

[@vampdan]

That Joss Whedon dialogue...

[@lindseysquire8417]

@@isaac3702 That's what I always think of. A man who has seen his country fall into terror before, and never wants to witness it again.

[@alexrossdaniels4227]

Seeing Matt stand up and clap gave me whiplash. HE'S FINALLY SEEING SENSE.

[@RockoMinotaur]

I was “Unsure if serious or sarcastic”😳 Glad he was serious (9.5!) Yes Matt, join us on the Nerd Side🤓

[@kirkreviews7774]

I watched this at 2am and we got thin walls here but as soon as I saw matt standing up and clapping the shit out of it, I was clapping too but trying to not make a noise lol

[@andreware2039]

For now 🤣

[@andrezaima7740]

6:40 Hawkeye: shoots arrow Arrow: does nothing Also arrow: explodes Matt: :D

[@greninja_xb8458]

Andre Zaima favorite part of the whole video 😂😂

[@asadsyed9055]

Matt: There are no movie fans like me Holden: There are ALWAYS movie fans like you

[@Rorro8a]

Seeing Matt clapping after the movie ended just made my day. The impossible just became possible.

[@TechSword]

The Hawk Guy didn't have a backstory? Hawk guy's backstory: He was in Thor.

[@jhen0]

By-Gone Jim is just the best thing ever

[@The2ndQuest]

His brief scene in Thor was at least centered around him choosing to use a bow and arrow, against orders, over a gun. It's not a lot, but it does at least provide some setup for his main gimmick for when we see him in Avengers.

[@RenoRelapse2287]

He was?

[@legendaryarik]

Hawkeyes story is best in Endgame

[@shruggknucklesfistbump4381]

but he could have said hawk eye... insead of hawk guy almost missed it

[@zondrus9346]

Holden: Your gonna love this Matt: I hate it. Holden: Your gonna hate it. Matt: I love it.

[@stareater1870]

iAlphx I feel like Matt would do things out of spite, lmao. "Matt, we got requested watch The Room, the worst movie ever, we're gonna hate it", "Cinema masterpiece", "MATT, NO".

[@AhsimNreiziev]

+[Jordan Yruegas] I mean, _The Room_ *is* a cinema masterpiece. There's a reason it's called "So bad, it's good". Except that with _The Room_ , it is so bad it is completely amazing. .

[@Targisvear]

When you say it like that Matt sounds way more predictable then he really is, lol. You NEVER know when he will agree with Holden.

[@trevorphilips9065]

I sense a pattern

[@LtGhost-tb3kq]

*You’re

[@filipposemeraro8598]

we broke him boys he’s one of us now

[@West-in5uj]

Ahahha

[@marvinmandela948]

We did it Mr. Filippo. We won

[@caseyshaw5616]

Filippo Semeraro fr though

[@johnirving5949]

One of us! One of us!

[@ALEX-jr1pb]

John Irving one of us one of us

[@k_ostolom]

"It Made me cry" Me: Ohhhh Boi wait until Infinity War & Endgame 😏

[@squeakyskits320]

Can’t wait for that day

[@legogeneralgrievous4218]

No

[@squeakyskits320]

Captain Rex ?

[@squeakyskits320]

There very good films and Matt will hopefully love both of them

[@Alpha-bt9bh]

Squeaky Skits Not only good. They’re the undisputed best

[@repulore13]

When Matt clapped, I was so happy!

[@rexparker0623]

My Bookish Addiction same

[@jw9565]

When Matt clapped, I was like, you ain’t seen nothing yet.

[@lukehanson126]

I remember when Phase 1 was starting, just the idea of connecting different “franchises” was...weird. Like, there was really no such thing back then of planning out sequels/follow ups YEARS in advance. I remember thinking to myself, “They’re already planning Avengers? That’s like, 3 years from now! What if these tank and we never get to see that?” It didn’t seem real that it would actually come to fruition.

[@SkidmoreTx]

That was my though I still remember thinking how is it going work because they were all different. I was like sure in comics they find a way to make it work. But my friends and me we were expecting for the movie to suck. But my god it was one of the best movie we experience on theaters.

[@FreakDaMIghet]

Holden likes Captain America Matt likes Iron Man Phase 3 is gonna be interesting.

[@aseth1112]

Truuuuuu

[@twetjoemama3134]

Can't wait for Civil War between Holden and Matt LOL

[@iceman10129]

"Does Captain America age?" Does Chris Evans age is the real question!

[@dirtlump7801]

No, no, no. The REAL question is does Queen Elizabeth II ever age?

[@Targisvear]

@@dirtlump7801 She does, the real question is will she ever die? And I bet on no.

[@lindseysquire8417]

Matt: Does Captain America ever age? Endgame: Hello there

[@scfifan]

​@@dirtlump7801About that......

[@Kragar01]

The whole conversation between Banner and Stark referenced back to Tony and Yensen and Iron Man 1, "I shouldn't be alive, unless it was for a reason"

[@catloof5722]

still think jenna is underrated I have spoken

[@NecrothSarvert]

I understood that reference!

[@arrieplop]

@@NecrothSarvert dang it I was gonna say that😂

[@averagejoefilmsofficial]

Matt basically went from “pretentious guy who hates nerd movies” to a crack head who can’t get enough avengers. His demeanor was hysterical

[@kavehteimory6413]

Wait till he watches endgame!!!

[@imshubhajit]

@@kavehteimory6413 The Guy who doesn't like Cap, might just end up loving him. Cap is more than the serum.

[@UncleJemima]

@@kavehteimory6413 wait no more 😊

[@kavehteimory6413]

@@UncleJemima you're late to the party!😊

[@Polo-rp9hk]

Me: giddy from “rewatching” the Avengers *Me and Matt getting up at the same time to have a standing ovation.*

[@real_acm_]

I never clicked so fast, this series is very good

[@rexparker0623]

A.C.M same me gets notification clicks

[@iammixedup]

This movie pulled so many people into the marvel franchise. People started to appreciate the other marvel movies because of this film! For me it was a jaw dropper. Goose bumps

[@paulmccloud9395]

Based on his views, I think he'll really like Winter Soldier and Civil War.

[@Campbell400]

Civil war is spo goodddd

[@yimlife7195]

@@Campbell400 I always consider Civil War to be one of the weakest MCU movies, but hey opinions, right?

[@paulmccloud9395]

Winter Soldier is actually my number 1. Became my number one when it came out, and nothing since has topped it for me. Civil War I have around number 5. Iron Man 2 and Thor-Dark World are my bottom 2.

[@yimlife7195]

@@paulmccloud9395 Do u consider Iron Man 3 to be better than 2? I don't remember 3 too well but Iwhat I do remember is having a blast everytime I watched 2

[@joshhunt4146]

YimLife oh really? Any reason in particular? I think it’s my favourite MCU film. If not it is defo in my top 3! I think it’s not only a great comic book film but an excellent film in general!

[@spencergrady4575]

I love the circling snot of the Avengers finally assembling. Iron Man showing his respect to Captain America, "Call it, Cap", still gives me chills.

[@FaissalsAnimation]

2012 Holden looks like a totally different person 😂

[@Polo-rp9hk]

At some point in this video, I forgot about Holden and Matt and just sat their with a wide grin watching the Avengers *chef’s kiss*

[@montecristo3939]

I remember seeing The Avengers in the theaters on opening weekend and watching how the crowd reacted so enthusiastically I thought to myself "this is what it was like (in a small way) to seeing Star Wars for the 1st time in theaters back in 1977."

[@brennanbarber7469]

Chris Taylor Not even in a small way. This is exactly how it was. This generation has its Star Wars and it’s awesome to see. Being excited about something is a real gift.

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

Every generation had it's franchise. For many, it was Star Wars; For many, It was Harry Potter or LOTR; for many, it is the MCU; For many, it was DCU. (DCEU is different, DCU as in whole)

[@ezcanor8262]

I saw the Avengers 7 days the week it came out. Once in a school trip, 3 times with friends from school, and the rest will family members. I was 12 years old and just kept nagging to watch it again.

[@samuelhiatt9338]

I think the MCU is unique in that it gave people that feeling in 2 or even 3 of their franchise's movies. I saw multiple Marvel movies in theaters, but Avengers 2012, Infinity War, and Endgame all just felt like absolutely monumental once-in-a-lifetime occasions.

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

@@ezcanor8262 Who wouldn't, mate?! It's so darn addictive.

[@cosmik7147]

One of my favorite lines is when Captain America says to Tony, "is this the first time you've lost a soldier" and Tony responds, "we are not soldiers". That's one of my favorite scenes.

[@Paradox_Edits]

I wonder if he’ll like Avengers: Endgame, it’s more of an ending to all the characters than just an action movie.

[@nicomanohar7407]

I am guessing that he will like it... although he doesn't like the last hour

[@Saigonas]

I don't think he will *really* like it. But he won't think it was bad

[@Paradox_Edits]

Nico Manohar yeah i guess but the action sequence isn’t like others. It doesn’t just show huge hoards of people fighting it actually manages to focus on each hero without doing a slow mo shot. The Russos really know how to create action scenes.

[@Paradox_Edits]

Saigonas i think he’ll like it more than Infinity War because of less action.

[@squeakyskits320]

I think he will Like Infinity War And Endgame

[@gamma_centauri]

Matt: Dislikes Star Wars Also Matt: Wearing a Star Wars shirt.

[@BrownStudios]

I think he’s gonna frickin love Guardians of the Galaxy

[@rapolasra934]

He did

[@jadepelletier667]

He has

[@eb2681]

Only he won't say fricken.

[@weeboo960]

Congratulations, you are 1M% right...

[@whitwilliams2314]

@@eb2681 lol yes

[@kobesalamandyk]

i remember going to it with my dad opening night and we had reserved seats and i still remember seeing a huge line up into the theatre. one of the best film experiences ever

[@TheLolShack6]

That moment when you break social distancing to show your friend some of the greatest movie franchises ever

[@GD-fi7rm]

Pyro Did It it’s definitely worth it

[@luckyman3988]

I have to admit, the first wave of MCU movies that culminated in the Avengers (2012) was one of the most enjoyable cinematic experiences I've ever had.

[@keeganm.2010]

He’s going to hate age of ultron.

[@jhen0]

Thor but he’ll love Winter Soldier

Thor Not sure... hmm

[@koalas4life1]

I'm expecting him to love the party scene at least. Probably the best part of that movie

[@cinematicrealms6265]

He might like the dark tone because he liked Joker

[@BiggestDawgEver]

Lots of people dislike Age of Ultron. Strangely it becomes more awesome when you revisit it later after seeing what comes afterward and can better appreciate how it is setting up so many things that don't seem to matter until the end of phase 1.

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

I still remember watching this in cinema. My first MCU movie. What a start.

[@TheAdamChaney]

I'm pretty sure The Incredible Hulk was the first MCU movie I watched and I actually liked it since I couldn't compare it to Iron Man. I like Iron Man 2 too.

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

@@TheAdamChaney, both of those movies, although they're low on my MCU list, are still decent movies.

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

I had goosebumps when I heard the Rock Iron Man music in the background in the movie for the first time!

[@mahfuzurchowdhury2765]

@@vampirethespiderbatgod9740, I got goosebumps at at the circular shot with the Avengers theme. But then again, who doesn't?

[@wayne909]

Congratulations

[@SuperMonkey874]

If he thinks this is a tear jerker wait till he sees endgame.

[@leovincent2692]

i think that but no because matt dosent think that if someones dead there not really dead

[@samuelhiatt9338]

Honestly ignore the movies, Matt has really grown on me as a person since I first started watching your channel

[@jonathanb1406]

I like that actually has things to say, even if he dislikes the film, it's not just "I don't get it, terrible" and that's it, he makes notes and articulates what he doesn't like about them.

[@sunnymango1473]

Iron Man ✅ The Incredible Hulk ✅ Iron Man 2 ✅ Thor ✅ Captain America: The First Avenger ✅ The Avengers ✅ Iron Man 3 Thor: The Dark World Captain America: The Winter Soldier Guardians of the Galaxy Avengers: Age of Ultron Ant-Man Captain America: Civil War Doctor Strange Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Spider-Man: Homecoming Thor: Ragnarok Black Panther Avengers: Infinity War Ant-Man and the Wasp Captain Marvel Avengers: Endgame Spider-Man: Far From Home

[@EnderDeath5000]

you forgot far from home

[@sunnymango1473]

Games etc. No I didn’t

[@jordanez6441]

Ohhhh boy

[@dbmgaming3039]

Lel

[@6TomCruz6]

Theater release order not bad choice but still nice I watched it time line order

[@matthewrees2424]

After Matt has said he really enjoyed Avengers, it's given me optimism about him liking Guardians of the Galaxy But I can't see him liking Avengers age of Ultron for some reason

[@evanflynn4680]

There are things to like in it, though. From his perspective, anyway. He does tend to read a lot of these comments so I won't spoil it for him, but the party near the start has lots of good stuff in it.

[@matthewrees2424]

@@evanflynn4680 I hope he likes it, but I can see him picking problems in it, I'm also hoping he likes Thor Ragnarok too

[@Hummingbirder1]

@Matthew Rees Maybe Age of Ultron will give him some "back story" to "Hawk-guy"..? There are nuggets of gold in Ultron IMO.

[@Alpha-bt9bh]

Matthew Rees Avengers AoU is a bad film tbh

[@wayne909]

Why do you need optimism? Who cares if he likes it?

[@RockoMinotaur]

Matt - “Avengers was so over the top”. Avengers: Infinity War/Endgame - “hold my beer”!🍺 9.5?! *jawdrop* Matts inner nerd might be trying to break out, like Hulk. Stop hiding it, Matt...it’s okay, nerds are “in” right now...join us!🤓

[@sirmoonslosthismind]

_avengers_ is not a perfect film, but it's a perfectly awesome film, and rates above every other _avengers_ film for me.

[@neelvaidya40]

I love that, maybe because Holden’s channel isn’t massive yet, that Matt really gets to read most of the comments on his opinions. Really love this channel, I just know it’s going to blow up!

[@MattLaneFitness]

Neel Vaidya ❤️❤️❤️grateful that your watching and enjoying.

[@IDontWannaHandleYT]

Neel Vaidya it will. I’m a newcomer

[@leovincent2692]

i love the fact that its lockdown and 2 metres apart and they stillcome over to each others houses and sit like right next to each other well done THANK YOU

[@darkjedi9188]

For the first time Matt has told me things about a marvel film I didn’t consider. Miracles are real.

[@everythingdibs344]

12:47 EXCUSE ME CHRIS HEMSWORTH IS AUSTRALIAN MATE

[@nathanlawson313]

I remember going in to see avengers 1 with no hope. I was like, "there's no way they can have that many superheroes together with enough for each character". I came out blown away that they pulled off just that. Great great movie. They had my full faith in the franchise after this. They had the formula down.

[@wayne909]

They had a formula alright....

[@hiiamhi.23]

Then came Civil War.... Then Infinity War and Endgame.... They just made it work, somehow.

[@yongshanzou1902]

Hi, I am Hi. So we’re just forgetting Age of Ultron eh lmao

[@hiiamhi.23]

@@yongshanzou1902 Age of Ultron didn't have an unusual amount of characters

[@Alpha-bt9bh]

Hi, I am Hi. Don’t even compare civil war’s lame ass to endgame and infinity war

[@wild4danight820]

I was a sophomore in high school and I remember waiting in line with my closest group of friends to go and watch Avengers at the midnight launch. Shared a lot of emotions and that night will forever go down as one of my most cherished memories with some of them as they have sadly passed on. So Avengers holds a special place in my heart.

[@parkatplays5899]

Letssss goooo my favorite series on YT is back!

[@AxeKick80]

I love Holden’s reaction to his standing applause: “what in thee blue hell is going on here? 🤨”

[@toddsmitts]

I'm hoping he likes "Winter Soldier", but, I'm not holding my breath.

[@TheMijman]

Seems to like action, and that's fucking action

[@canizter3228]

That's best Captain America movie for me.

[@shouryu]

I could see him liking it. Matt seems far more into stories and relationships than big explosions. That's the thing about both Iron Man and Thor, which he liked - they are character redemption arcs that HAPPEN to have explosions. I would wager it's why he was indifferent to CA:TFA, because there is no real change in Steve INTERNALLY. Winter Soldier definitely forces Steve into re-evaluating who he is and what his purpose is...and even moreso, Natasha. Since it's more of an espionage thriller with three grand set-pieces, and not another origin story...I could see Matt really enjoying it.

[@HappyCatholicDane]

He is a bit unpredictable. But given his views on Captain America in Avengers, my guess is that Winter Soldier is going to be a favorite for him. It has depth, and it uses Cap in a really good way.

[@roughfoxy101]

200th like

[@vedhantk1974]

Idk if it's just me, but I'm EXTREMELY happy that Matt enjoyed this. It's just satisfying as hell

[@tomkvideo]

“LETS DO SOME MORE NERD SH*T!!” made me laugh so hard.

[@jordansanders8480]

When Matt stood up and started clapping I smiled.

[@Jegfil]

Really like the line "...There are always men like you." Glad they reacted/talked about that in the video.

[@kboohene]

The scene that still gets me is where they all stand together and the theme song plays in the background. That's always been a hype moment.

[@jordanez6441]

*matt likes Avengers * Me: don’t do that Nobody: Do what? Me: don’t give me hope

[@rexparker0623]

Lol best comment ever

[@samanthamayfield7652]

We can bring him back...

[@jordanez6441]

😂

[@jae3962]

This meme format is so cringey.

[@wayne909]

@@rexparker0623 yikes

[@Polo-rp9hk]

I am SO GLAD Matt loved this I can’t even put it into words

[@TheAdamChaney]

I hope The Winter Soldier changes Matt's mind about Cap.

[@buddybarlow9604]

Still to me is the best movie in the entire MCU.

[@Alpha-bt9bh]

Buddy Barlow top 5 for sure

[@coleschubert9868]

It will!

[@skullberry9000]

My memories of going to see Avengers in the theater? I remember being excited. I remember hearing snippets of comic book talk all around me (I'm a life long comic book fan) and I remember thinking "These are my people, I'm surrounded by a big family". About that time A guy came into the theater wearing an Iron Man t shirt and he just stood there smiling for a second Looking at the crowded theater in front of him. He put up his hands and shouted something like "Are you all ready for this!". Everyone started cheering and shouting. I was ecstatic, so many comic fans united in excitement. It was intoxicating. The young man then shouted "Ive been waiting 4 years for this!" and went to find his seat. That moment was bitter sweet for me. I'd been waiting for that movie since the 70's. I realized that many in the audience had likely only became fans of these characters over the past few years. (It also made me realize that I was as old as dirt.) So, I guess they were more like...an extended family. Not much of a difference really. But I remember that moment just before the movie started. It always stuck with me.

[@HoldenHardman]

I love hearing stuff like this. Thank you for sharing that with me.

[@benji417]

"A Bygone Jim moment" Put that on a shirt. Edit: The first time I watched Avengers, it was on Netflix around 2014. It was a fantastic movie that I watched once a week for a month or so. I love Marvel phase 1.

[@joshuamorales1215]

Ehnkr2Beboh was he talking about qui-gon jinn? Because if he was that’s really funny

[@benji417]

@@joshuamorales1215 Yeah, that's what he was trying to say.

[@clarkstrange2142]

Avengers was actually my first marvel movie! My mom decided that we should go and I was like, “sure why not?” I wasn’t really into superheroes at the time, but I loved it! Then we slowly worked backwards and we were set for life in this wonderful franchise! I’m glad Matt enjoyed this one, I was afraid he wouldn’t!

[@fazzfoodjoint5380]

I'm in my 50s and to think Hollywood would actually make this movie with so many of the beloved comic book characters in one movie was absolutely amazing

[@IDontWannaHandleYT]

fazzfood joint I’m only 32 and I’m still shocked they did it so well. Technology has made so much possible and I’m grateful for that.

[@dannymartial7997]

I was so hyped when Matt loved it. I had no idea how he’d feel. This is the same guy that disliked Captain America because the scientists were wearing latex gloves. But he’s okay with the giant floating alien shrimps through Manhattan.

[@conormclaughlin1465]

I honestly love this “my friends watches... for the first time” it’s so good 👍

[@petestraley7]

I feel such joy and relief that Matt loved this movie. Ive been coming back and checking daily for this video expecting the worse but wow, good job Matt! Recently showed my housemate the entire MCU and she loved the majority of the movies. Something special about introducing the people in your lives to these movies and seeing them enjoy them

[@SupaCoopaStudios]

I was seven when I saw Avenger’s and it was one of the last movies I saw with my dad before he left for a few years. I don’t remember a lot of it, but I remember coming out of the theater loving it. I remember how much my dad loved it, and I remember my sister being confused on why The Hulk punched Thor (she’s weird). The Avengers was one of the happiest memories I have with my dad something I couldn’t make more of for a long, long time, and for that reason I’ll always love the Avengers. Despite what anyone says.

[@Brando501st]

This was a great reaction from Matt! I watched the Avengers again an hour ago and I just loved how many thoughts and feelings came up. Even back then, I remember waiting for this movie for years ever since I caught the teaser with Nick Fury at the end of Iron Man so every team up scene in the movie felt amazing because it all worked! 😊 It felt like the event of the year! My friends and I watched it right after we got out of school at 4 o'clock and word spread so fast that when we were leaving, there was a long line out the door of the building for the next showings. It really felt like one of the prime time moments for comic book movies.

[@mtzdude31]

I’m so glad he liked it!!! I’m so invested in these vids! I hope they are fun to make too!

[@RockoMinotaur]

Andrew Dilbeck I love them too! I was hooked since the Star Wars videos. Holden trying so hard to share his love of great sci-fi & fantasy films with his intellectual buddy Matt. Both having very interesting points of view. I consider myself to be a Holden, but it’s great to see Matt opening up to these experiences and even seemingly liking most of them. The points he makes are valid, but his intelligence is holding him back from some of the fun that can be had (that’s not a bad thing, but it appears his wall of reality is beginning to crack!) Glad these videos and Holden’s channel keeps growing, this type of content makes KZbin a better place to hang out.

[@goglux2]

I love these things, your friendship is solid when you can talk frankly about movies even if you disagree. Keep it up guys, really respect the honesty of Matt on these.

[@BS85006]

I was cheering when He loved the Avengers

[@wayne909]

Alright, calm down

[@mmmc5122]

@@wayne909 oh good ole Wayne aren't you a busy boy...settle down yourself. Too much stress in the world right now for you to be stirring up shit. There are ALWAYS people who can end meet your vigor and surpass it. Pleasant comment section let's keep it that way.

[@kaladinstormblessed8470]

So glad you loved it!! You're in for a wild ride man

[@ramtube826]

I got a notification for a Holden Hardman video. So I stopped watching a Holden Hardman video, so I could watch a new Holden Hardman video.

[@rexparker0623]

RAM TUBE lol

[@fps8786]

BigBrain

[@jacobeller3377]

I'm very glad matt can appreciate the buzz. Even if you don't enjoy the mcu films, you can't deny how much of an impact, influence and anticipation that is felt when watching these movies.

[@hollycantrell9807]

Matt: You know how it gets with me and action, it’s a little over the top Holden: *internally screaming* -- Matt: It just kept going- 7/7.5/8... I’d have to give this a 9.5 Holden: *surprised Pikachu face* So for me, the first Avengers movie will always hold a special place in my heart. Growing up in a small town and on the wrong side of the tracks, I didn’t have comic books or anything close to that at home. My mom had Superman comics that never left packaging because they couldn’t see the light of day. But once we left my hometown to another small town 8 hours away, my world opened up. X-Men came out and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. I knew about the Avengers but didn’t really know their characters. But without them, I wouldn’t know my friends and I would be with the love of my life. I just wouldn’t be where I am today. I didn’t watch Iron Man or Captain America in theatres. We watched it at home and got my family into it because it was something that I started becoming passionate about. When The Avengers came out, my friends and I did the same thing as Holden and dressed up (although it wasn’t the midnight premiere- we had just started our Senior year in high school so we still had curfew). But from there, these characters grew on us- we each held a certain character close to us (I’m the Black Widow of the group but Steve Rogers and Clint Barton will always be my favorites). And from there, we all try and see each movie together- even if it’s not the midnight premiere, we go to one of the first showings the following night. But with how Matt loved the Avengers, I can’t wait to see how he feels as the stories progress and with Iron Man being his favorite- I’m looking forward to him seeing that character arc through the Infinity Saga.

[@needfood3052]

Thinking about this and remembering it. I was freaking 17 years old when Avengers came out..and I LOVED it 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 The shot where they all come together, the music swelling. Just 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 PERFECT.

[@emilyyyyyy123]

I remember seeing Avengers for the first time, I had to sit in the very front row because all of the other seats were taken. That theater got very loud. That was the first marvel movie I saw (I was really young when the others came out) and that was the movie that made me love marvel movies. I hadn’t seen anything like it before and I was worried that I wouldn’t like it, but I did (a lot). When I got home I made my dad show me all the other movies (and I have been watching movies ever since).

[@marcusward6235]

I went on opening day with my family. We watched it in IMAX on May 4, 2012. There were people debating whether it was Star Wars day or Avengers day. I had a blast watching the film. We had waited a year after that trailer in the end credits of 'Captain America: The First Avenger' and the payoff was well worth the wait. I remember when watching Avengers in the theater, I drank all my soda and I really had to go to the washroom during the 3rd act, but I didn't want to miss the movie. So I 'avenged' my bladder, to watch the rest of the film. I think what works so well with the film is the character interactions. If you identify with a character's view you can see other characters reflecting off that. This was a big one and I will always remember that day. There's more detail that I could've gone into. Like how my family was fighting while on the way to the theatre, but I don't want to have this comment too long.

[@RustyMackk]

I remember I was 8, and at that time the only MARVEL movies i had seen was Thor and Iron Man. My parents didn't let me go o the movies to see Avengers because I was too young, and I remember being absolutely destroyed, because I knew the scale of it and I was just so excited. So a couple of months later we were at a friends house and they had downloaded it. I spent the entire time watching the movie intently and running around the room pretending to fight Chitauri. And now I've watched every MARVEL movie 5 times or over. Great vid and great movie

[@arik2674]

Been watching your channel for a little while now and I think this was the best video you’ve ever made. The amount of nostalgia put into this made this the best video I’ve seen in a while.

[@vampirethespiderbatgod9740]

The most emotions I felt during an MCU movie was the Endgame. Definitely. In the theater of course.

[@buddybarlow9604]

A lot of grown ass men cried that day

[@imshubhajit]

@@buddybarlow9604 I second that.

[@imshubhajit]

Endgame was the definition of "fulfilling". That first day first show experience was on another level. The energy inside the theater was so electric, I can't describe it in words. Wish I could go back in time & Experience it again in theater.

[@rjbailey02]

I’ve seen almost every MCU movie in theaters (except for Iron Man 1, Hulk, and Captain America 1/2) and they’ve been a big part of my life growing up. I have a lot of memories dragging family and friends to the midnight (or more realistically 7PM) showings of these movies. I first saw Avengers with my brother and it was either in Imax or just a larger screen then we are used to. It was amazing to see all these characters I’d grown to love over the past 2 years all come together and it was truly something special. We both were super excited when we went in and even more excited once we left.

[@Saigonas]

Finally, i was waiting so long

[@samkaranja5709]

"Who's that?" Oh, trust me, you'll find out

[@jwatchcraft5564]

This is my pre-avengers reaction and so far I get this strange feeling that he isn't going to like it. Will edit after watching full video so stay tuned please? Edit: YAS! Completely threw me off mate. Great to know you loved the movie and definitely looking forward to what you think of PHASE 2.

[@kislayparashar]

Wrong!

[@Thorn42]

Here I am, waiting for the edit.

[@josephhdz1121]

I had to edit my comment after watching too lmao

[@smitty16s]

I lived in South Korea when this came out. I saw it in a 4D theater. Still the highlight of every mcu movie I’ve seen. This movie was such a game changer and seeing it with an international audience as an American made me appreciate what they’ve created.

[@shadowfire_08]

way to go Jenna! Cap is the best. btw, that couch is dope for having a reclinable middle seat

[@wizardsuth]

I enjoy the way Stark and Banner get along. Both of them are highly intelligent and creative, and each recognizes and respects those qualities in the other. Most of the time Stark sees himself as superior to other people, but he considers Banner an equal.

[@vibes1680]

I was 11 when the movie came out but I remember sneaking into the movie theater and watching the final battle

[@bennyfavela6237]

I was 10 years old when this movie came out and it’s the first movie theater experience I can remember. It blew my mind!

[@hpsr4362]

Ask him how a perfect movie looks like to him!

[@rexparker0623]

HPSRproductions yes

[@brodrickbaker]

I'm very happy that Matt enjoyed this movie. It's enjoyable watching him experience these things for the first time and experience the feelings we all felt years ago. I love the way that he watches movies, he actually analyzes the movie and he's removed from all of the hype. I believe that this series stands up to the hype so it's just interesting to watch how is opinions are formed without all of the outside noise.

[@app8904]

Can’t wait for phase 2 and 3. There are some gems that I feel he’s gonna love (and others not so much lol)

[@CanisMythson]

We went in opening day... And the theater was a blast. You could tell how much the audience was engaged, when literally everyone in the theater would cheer and laugh and cry... it's honestly something that'll always hold a special place in my heart. Oh, and I called Avengers was gonna be a thing when they did the Hulk movie, and my sister, a big Marvel fan even then, was like, 'Isn't that a bit wishful thinking?' and now look at what they've done.

[@hamy316]

My favorite factoid for the making of The Avengers if that RDJ just put random snacks around the sets. He would grab them and offer them to the actors/actresses during the filming. One of the moments is he offers Bruce blueberries. If that ain't Tony Stark idk what is.

[@evanflynn4680]

Another one: the shawarma end credits moment. Cap was sitting the way he was, with his face obscured because Chris had grown a beard for another movie he was in. The shawarma scene was done in reshoots, so he'd scheduled another movie after the primary shooting, needed the beard for it and got the call that he needed to do some more for Avengers. Can you imagine the conversation? "What are we gonna do?!" "Don't worry, I'll just sit like this," he hides his beard and most of his face with his hand. "That's stupid! Try it anyway, otherwise we'll have to shave you." "Holy crap, it actually worked!"

[@ibrahimal-khairalla1021]

Can't wait for next part!

[@ds90seph]

Even if he does like Avengers, I have to say, I don't think I could ever be friends with Matt. I will admit, I don't love Captain America (I used to talk a lot of shit about the character in general for not having powers too) and the first Avengers film I didn't see for YEARS because I was so against the franchise. I only liked Iron Man 1 pretty much, and my favourite character was Thor because, again, he is the most powerful besides the Hulk. BUT! Everything changed when my friends and girlfriend asked me with so much fervor and excitement to join them in watching Age of Ultron. Since they were so interested in all of it and so adamant about how great the characters were, I went back and gave the older films a shot (including this first Avengers film) and, while I don't love them nearly as much as the later films, I found myself to be surprised with how much fun I had and how engaged I became in each of the character's stories. When it comes to Matt, I just really wish he could explain what it is he can't follow or doesn't enjoy, and/or why he says he can't follow these films and gets distracted by the action. I'm glad he's giving them a chance, but every time he's asked to explain his thoughts and feelings he basically gives non-answers, and it completely defeats the purpose of a "reaction" in the first place. I couldn't be friends with him because, were I in Holden's shoes, I would find it exhausting to try and coerce and almost force his opinions out of him, and on top of that I would just get too fed up with the dismissive and negligent attitude towards his own analysis. i.e. "Why didn't you like it?" --> "I don't know there was just too much going on." Like what, exactly? Too many explosions? I just don't get it, and I want to understand at least a little bit more. Edit: This analysis IS the most comprehensive he's given yet, and his explanation is deeper and far more understandable than the other films he's seen. I guess I'd just like to see him do the same with his more negative opinions as he has with the positive ones. Either way though, this was the most enjoyable one thus far BECAUSE OF THIS! I enjoy hearing his thoughts and opinions!

[@hmulford3851]

I am AMAZED. I was really expecting him to dislike it, but I'm glad he found as much as he did to enjoy and came out of the movie with genuine excitement. I wonder how far this will go, if there's any point where it will become too much for him.

[@idontknowwhattoputhere1063]

I remember going on my very first date with my very first girlfriend to go and see this movie... soooo I was pretty nervous and had a super annoying cough, but regardless there was definitely a point where I was so engrossed in the movie that I honestly forgot I was on a date! Probably why that relationship didn’t last too long....

[@atheos.1383]

Love the comment on what Tony said to Bruce. That's the core of marvel characters. Accepting your flaws and using them for good.