Now it is…Review Time!
27 April 2019 (Freedom Day in South Africa)
“Avengers: Endgame” Review:
Despite plot-hole confusions and the runtime, “Avengers: Endgame” is thrilling, enjoyable, emotionally moving, even surprising, and delivers an unexpected yet possibly unforgettable conclusion to its 22-film Infinity Saga.
Thanos: “I am inevitable.”
Pros:
Climax:
I’ve got two words for you fellow readers…epic and exhilarating.
Dialogue:
A great fusion of gripping, nostalgic, funny, and dramatic.
Entertainment:
For those who are die-hard fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, there is no doubt that the whole film will entertain and also shock you.
Impact:
In terms of emotion.
Performances:
What a dynamite ensemble.
References to Other Motion Pictures with Time as a Subject Matter:
Film fanatics and geeks will likely be heavily satisfied to hear names of older movies that also focus on time.
Story:
I’m sure there have been fan theories that consist of time travel for this flick, and we were right on a certain level. I did not expect that – spoiler alert – a time-heist plan was going to be crucial in the entire motion picture but the filmmakers executed it greatly and even made it fun to watch.
Cons:
Death Count:
I’m not saying this is bad, it is just heartbreaking to see some beloved characters die, no spoilers here.
Plot-Holes:
One of the puzzlements I will mention is at one point one character’s whereabouts are left unanswered but hopefully they will be a response to it in future MCU movies if that was the filmmakers’ intention.
Running Time:
Some may find the 3 hours included in the film confusing or well-put if the whole purpose of it is for the narrative, but that is completely up to you to decide and debate.
Overall, the film as a whole serves as an exciting and massive roller-coaster ride, and of course, an undeniable blockbuster regardless of bafflements with the plot and 3 hours of viewing but boy is it absolutely worth it. During my first viewing, I sat in the front row and it is recommended that you do that also while the movie is still showing, if your eyes can handle it.
P.S I watched the film again recently, specifically nearly three weeks ago on the 8th of May. This marks it the first time I have watched the same MCU flick in the cinema.
