Review: Avengers: Endgame

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Whatever it takes.
After Thanos (Josh Brolin) succeeds in snapping half the universe away. The remaining Avengers, faced with the first loss must find a way to undo what has happened as they do not get to move on.

 Saying I was excited for this film is a massive understatement so did this three hour epic live up to all my hours of fan girling? 

 Don't worry, I'll respect the #DontSpoilTheEndgame movement and not go into too much detail but the scope of this movie is really extraordinary. While Infinity War perfectly balanced different groups and locations, Endgame plays like Avenger's greatest hits. It is three ours of complete fan service and it's a wonderful thing that this movie was made for the fans who support this universe through twenty two movies. 

 The stars of this movie are most certainly Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. They're the heart and soul and they give wonderful performances. Scarlett Johansson also has her best outing as Natasha and characters like Nebula and Ant-Man get far more to do this time around.

 There's some things I'm not crazy about. One of them being a huge spoiler, the other not so much, and that's Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts. Pepper as a character has potential, but Paltrow plays her so insufferably. There's two scenes she's a part of in this film that are packed with so much emotion and she absolutely sucks the life out of said scenes the moment she enters them. If you don't mind Paltrow as a actress, that likely won't happen to you, but it was a massive buzzkill for me. 

 Thankfully, there's so much more to love. The stakes are high, the score is beautiful, and the signature Marvel humor is still there. There's wonderfully badass moments that will require repeat viewing just to catch them all.

 I'm still so over the moon about this movie I can barely string words together. (which is probably obvious by this review) I'm so glad I watched this on opening night with a crowd that clearly loves these films as much as I do. What an experience, I've never cheered so loudly in a film before. 

 Recommended: Yes

 Grade: A-

Memorable Quote: "That's America's ass!" - Scott Lang (Paul Rudd)

Comments

  1. BirgitApril 27, 2019 at 9:52 PM

    Oh I want to see this and I will. Now, I thought Gwen was some fire monster gal now but it just seems she is still yakety yak wearing high heels she can’t walk well in. Anyway, I’m glad you,like it and am looking forward to it.

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  2. s.April 28, 2019 at 5:23 AM

    My boo Thor and my dream best friend Rocket were so much fun <3 Paltrow sucks but thank God she wasn't as AWFUL as Johanssson in IW which legit ruined some scenes

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 28, 2019 at 1:20 PM

      I think Paltrow was worse than Johansson in IW. She looked bored, but she didn't suck the life out of scenes like Paltrow's stiff ass did. lol

      Thorocket is my new favorite thing lol

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  3. Sonia CercaApril 28, 2019 at 7:33 AM

    I saw it last night and I loved it. I usually like Paltrow but here she's just bad and she ruined that scene. Johansson was great though and I wasn't expecting it considering her poor performances in the previous movies.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 28, 2019 at 1:19 PM

      Johansson gave her best Widow peformance here for sure. It surprised me after how disinterested she seemed in IW.

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  4. Big Screen Small WordsApril 28, 2019 at 8:33 AM

    I think I know which Paltrow scene you were talking about and I agree with you there. Otherwise, I loved it! It didn't even feel like 3 hours, and everything you'd expect on a Marvel movie was there and it played brilliantly.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 28, 2019 at 1:18 PM

      Every Paltrow scene, really lol. Pepper is the worst.

      I agree it didn't feel like 3 hours at all. It flew by.

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  5. MazaharApril 28, 2019 at 9:14 AM

    Joy, Emotions and finally an ending.
    This is the movie for which the whole world waited. We won’t get another movie like this for sure.
    Love, Emotions, Friendship, goosebumps, and fight scenes are perfectly scripted.
    One main theme is ‘Sacrifice’ yes it’s needed in our real life too but we can’t or won’t bear it.
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  6. The Wiggles (@TheWiggles)April 28, 2019 at 11:03 AM

    We just talked about this amazing film.

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  7. Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios)April 28, 2019 at 11:10 AM

    Thank you for being part of our universe Brittani.

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  8. Carson Maitland - SmithApril 28, 2019 at 11:17 AM

    An outstanding cult classic for future generations to remember this masterpiece as.
    Now to wait for Marvel Cinematic Universe Film No. 23 (Spider-Man: Far From Home) to start Phase 4
    💛💜❤️💙

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  9. thevoid99April 28, 2019 at 2:52 PM

    I just saw it and... goddamn... what a film. There will never be another film like this ever. Now we just got to see Spider-Man: Far from Home and maybe we fans of the MCU!!!! Can get a rest. A two-year rest would be suitable.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamApril 28, 2019 at 6:44 PM

      lol right? I think they've earned a break. Then we can be excited again in a few years.

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  10. KatyApril 28, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    Lovely review! Downey Jr, Evans, and Hemsworth were amazing. Marvel has to be proud of itself with what it put out because I don't think it can ever be topped again.

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  11. keith71_98April 29, 2019 at 2:42 PM

    It's interesting, I didn't mind Paltrow at all. Her biggest scene really got to me. I loved so much about Endgame but the way they handled a couple of the characters really irked me. Still, quite an epic. Seeing it again Thursday.

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  12. Often Off TopicMay 2, 2019 at 8:52 AM

    "That's America's ass!" I still can't with that line - haha!
    I loved the whole of this movie so damn much, I have no idea how to form a review that actually makes sense!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamMay 2, 2019 at 1:23 PM

      Mine doesn't exactly make sense so whatever you come up with will be great!

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