Posted on 04/29/2019 7:08:43 AM PDT by LS
I promise, I won't give away any details or main plot twists. My take on the movie? Meh.
As a wrapup, it definitely did the job, tying up---for good or bad---virtually all of the character lines.
As an action pic it was ok. There was as much if not more humor in this than others. Something about it just didn't work for me.
Again---and this is predictable so I'm not giving anything away---at the end of "Infinity Wars," the "SNAP" caused 1/2 of the universe to disappear. The film begins years later as the Avengers, like everyone else, is trying to cope with the loss of loved ones.
Part 1 is the Avengers getting the will and the plan to combat the "SNAP."
Part 2 is them achieving the means.
Part 3 is the expected battle.
Josh Brolin stole "Infinity Wars" by being somewhat altruistic. Like any good totalitarian dictator, he can fix all problems if he has infinite power. His sadness and (apparently genuine) despondency over the burden of doing this came through and drove the character. That largely disappears in "Endgame," where he becomes what all dictators are, impetuous, unchecked, lacking any moral compass save his own.
One good device the plot uses is to divide up the very large heroic cast into several smaller teams, which is always good to watch different heroes interact with each other. The addition of "Captain Marvel" is handled well.
Just one note on the final battle: It's as if Thanos all of a sudden forgets he has the stones (literally) especially space and time and power. He's like Muhammad Ali drawn into the middle of the ring to trade punches with George Foreman. Ain't a winning strategy.
Despite the attempts to make Robert Downy, Jr. the star, Chris Hemsworth again emerges as the most likeable character. Not nearly as much of the "Guardians" as I'd like.
I will spoil this one minor scene because it shows the current makeup of Hollywood: during the first act when all are depressed, repressed, suppressed, oppressed, sittin' on the Group W. bench (as Arlo Guthrie used to sing), Tony Stark is leading a therapy group. One guy says, "I wasn't able to date for 2 years. I finally went on a date." Stark: "What did you talk about?" Him: "Well, we talked about the disappearances, then HE started to cry, then . . . ." Sigh.
So the insertion of homosexuality into a scene were it was absolutely not necessary whatsoever is just one more reminder that Hollywood's homosecual community can inject gay-ism into a rock.
How is this movie (the entire genre) so popular? What does it speak to that resonates with some many? Or is it just the effects that titillate people’s buttons?
Since I’ll never watch it, I could use some spoilers. The last movie ruined it. He became god in the end, so game over. There is no more story to tell without using pretzel logic.
Might as well call it “Bruce Almighty: The sequel”
It’s probably a favorite of MGTOW’s.
It’s as if Thanos all of a sudden forgets he has the stones (literally) especially space and time and power.
Let me ask you this: Would this story be as powerful without CGI?
Couldn’t be done.
Merely the superpowers of the heroes need it. And I think this one, far more than either “Infinity Wars” or “Black Panther,” restrained its use of CGI. That was probably the best feature. It’s a VERY character driven story.
Good to know. My grandchildren will be dragging me to this.
That being said, while I went with my kids this weekend and enjoyed Endgame well enough, there was really no "wow" moment that blew me away plot wise. I think the plot pretty much resolved itself the way most had predicted. For me the most unexpected moment came about 15 minutes into the movie, without giving any spoilers let me just say, "Huh? It was that easy?"
The film begins years later as the Avengers, like everyone else, is trying to cope with the loss of loved ones.
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That’s already a spoiler right there.
I did see the movie, and I’m bookmarking this thread for later, after a month or so I might join the discussion.
I do have some thoughts on this movie but anything meaningful must contain spoilers.
Ant-Man and the Wasp is the best Marvel movie of the last two years. Lots of action, a good comedic touch, twist at the end, Michael Pena and Walton Goggins.
I saw this movie and I was whelmed. Only Downey and Hemsworth are secure enough to laugh at themselves.
I heard that Dr. Strange’s powers played a significant role in the picture.
I’ve been watching it in 20 minute chunks. I am forcing myself to finish it. Which will give you a hint at how much I’m enjoying it. (I’m not)
I did the same thing with Black Panther. It sucked from beginning to end, but with some good CGI.
Honesty..
Endgame is a solid...
Meh.
Needs to be seen large screen, and not too close.
man...Did you even see the movie? It wasn’t Tony stark in the group therapy session it was Captain America.
Tony Stark is the Iron Man.
The scene fits because Captain America already had to deal with the “loss of everyone he loved” trope in his back story.
Yeah, sorry, Evans.
I get the group therapy. I did not like the gratuitous insertion of the homosexual theme.
Now, any other corrections?
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