AVENGERS: ENDGAME

5 out of 5 stars

The wait is well worth it as Marvel‘s extraordinary superhero epic puts an end to a history-making era that’s lasted 11 years and 22 movies. Directors Joe and Anthony Russo change it up from Infinity War and present an intimate, character-driven story where even the mightiest of individuals must confront loss to once again reassemble. Whatever it takes. It’s what loyal fans all over the world fell in love with so many years ago.

Hardly any minute of the three hours feels wasted with too many super cool scenes to count. Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and the rest of the beloved heroes take a trip down memory lane filled with beautiful reunions, and the actors – who have made each their own – give all they have to make this spectacular saga’s conclusion an entertaining, thrilling, and emotionally exhausting cinematic experience. The laughs, cheers, and tears are what it’s all about. What the Russo brothers accomplish with their substantial story building is unprecedented and ends with a grand, gratifying goodbye.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Russo brothers have crafted a beautiful tribute to the MCU. I get why some critics are saying Endgame felt like three hours of fan service, but I don’t understand why that’s a bad thing. This has been an 11-year journey that culminated in this epic story. After all the highs and lows experienced since 2008, I’d say that, as fans, we earned a little fan service.

It was heavy – if you weren’t careful, those tears were able to sneak up on you. It feels odd to laud a Marvel movie for its performances, but it really was a performance-driven movie. The MCU has progressed tremendously in that regard.

I can’t imagine a more satisfying ending to the Infinity Saga.

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