Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant
Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant

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Marvel One-Shot: The Consultant

2011
Movie
4 min
English

Agent Coulson informs Agent Sitwell that the World Security Council wishes Emil Blonsky to be released from prison to join the Avengers Initiative. As Nick Fury doesn't want to release Blonsky, the two agents decide to send a patsy to sabotage the meeting...

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IMDb6.8/10
Director: Robbie StaplesGenres: Short, Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

This short film follows Agent Coulson as he attempts to place the newly pardoned offenders, "The Offenders" (from the movie "The Incredible Hulk"), into a specialized government program. He faces bureaucratic hurdles and the cynical Agent Blake, who is more interested in playing golf.

Critical Reception

The Marvel One-Shots are generally well-received for their lighthearted tone and their ability to expand the Marvel Cinematic Universe in small, entertaining ways. 'The Consultant' is noted for its humor and its effective use of Clark Gregg's character.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humor and witty dialogue.

  • Appreciated for expanding the MCU with a light touch.

  • Enjoyed for its effective use of Clark Gregg's Agent Coulson.

Google audience: Audience reception for this specific short is not widely aggregated on Google, but it is generally viewed positively within the context of other Marvel One-Shots.

Fun Fact

This short film directly sets up the events of the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television series by featuring the initial attempts to bring superheroes and villains under government regulation.

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2 reviews
heliosyne

heliosyne

A short diner scene with cute banter that helps connect Incredible Hulk to the MCU. Found as an extra on the Thor disc and among the collected One-Shots on the bonus disc in the Phase 1 box set.

Gimly

Gimly

Serves functionally to reframe and thus correct an incongruity in _The Incredible Hulk_. That's all well and good, but it plays out so awkwardly that it almost wasn't worth it. _Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t qu...

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