This review does not contain spoilers for Avengers: Endgame. I’ll be posting a longer, more in-depth, spoilery review at some point today/this weekend.
In case you’re still cleaning up from your housewarming party at your new home under a rock, Avengers: Endgame hits theaters this weekend. It’s an epic three-hour conclusion to the Infinity Saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and I couldn’t think of a better way to wrap things up for this phase of this incredible franchise.
There were so many great things about this movie, I’m having trouble figuring out where to start. Despite being one of the most-hyped movies ever, it manages to surprise the audience throughout. The acting performances were great, and despite being three hours long, the story was brisk and action-packed. It felt like every Avenger had their moment to shine despite an enormous ensemble cast, something the Russo brothers have gotten down to a science during their time making movies in this universe.
Endgame does a great job of creating a new story while also rewarding fans who have seen every MCU movie. There were tons of fan-pleasing moments, callbacks, and other moments I can’t get into without ruining the movie. I’ve never had a theater experience like the one I had last night. People were laughing, crying, cheering, gasping. It was like being at the Super Bowl mixed with a Def Jam comedy show. It was insane.
If I had to rate this movie on a scale of 1-10, I’d give it a 9.8. There are a few things that didn’t work for me, but overall the movie was a cinematic achievement that should be celebrated. The Russo brothers and Kevin Feige are masters at their craft, and their ability to create a comprehensive cinematic universe where most of the movies manage to feel fresh (if you look at things purely on a surface level they may seem formulaic, but if you dig a little deeper you realize that’s not really true) is nothing short of impressive.
ReJoyce 