The Hunger Games. Likable lead performance, unlikable movie: 2/5. Watch Battle Royale instead.
Read the books instead...
Anyway, saw Cabin in the Woods... FUCKING AWESOME! I went into it as I go into a lot of modern horror movies, highly skeptical and I was surprised at how it exceeded expectations. My hesitation stemmed from the tried and true formula of having a pack of teens/young adults in the middle of nowhere hunted down. Then, judging by the previews it seemed they were in a prefabricated cabin of horrors which just seemed stupid. But once the method to the madness is clear it is actually damn good. I haven't seen a movie that balances humor with sheer terror so well in years. The scary parts are scary and the funny parts are damn funny and when they blend or are juxtaposed it makes for an interesting emotional response. Great payoff, well worth watching.
I agree I really hope that Whedon will direct the sequel. Can't wait for Iron Man 3 and Captain America 2 next yearThe Avengers is the best popcorn flick I've seen in YEARS.