So you've only seen one of the Marvel movies leading up to The Avengers and you're still gonna complain about it being a cash-in? Totally makes sense.
Iron Man wasn't the best "by all accounts" either. I've seen people say The Incredible Hulk was the best, and I personally preferred Thor.
I understand what you're trying to say, but hoping The Avengers does bad regardless of quality is kind of silly.
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