AVENGERS: ENDGAME Review - Marvel's Superhero Epic Will Exceed All Of Your Expectations

AVENGERS: ENDGAME Review - Marvel's Superhero Epic Will Exceed All Of Your Expectations

Now that the embargo has lifted and full reviews for Marvel's Avengers: Endgame have begun to pour in, you can check out my spoiler-free thoughts on the final installment of the Infinity Saga right here...

Review Opinion
By MarkCassidy - Apr 23, 2019 03:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame is finally here, and it serves as not only a culmination of a sprawling 22-movie saga and a love letter to those previous installments, but also a tribute to the characters we've been invested in for the past 11 years. Oh, and it just so happens to be an excellent film to boot.

It's difficult to review Endgame in anything approaching an in-depth way without spoiling something, because Marvel really has done such a great job in keeping most of the plot firmly under wraps. While there are some shots in the trailers from the final act, most occur very early on and really don't give much away at all. There are obviously numerous theories doing the rounds and speculation has been off the chart since Infinity War, but, honestly, chances are Avengers: Endgame is not going to be at all what you're expecting.

You already know the basic premise: the surviving members of Earth's Mightiest Heroes band together in an attempt to reverse the decimation brought on by Thanos and the Infinity Stones - but how they go about it and the journey these characters take in the process is sure to surprise, and even shock audiences.

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Perhaps the most impressive thing about the film is how well balanced it is. Genuinely hilarious scenes are followed by much darker (this one gets surprisingly violent at times), sometimes heartbreaking moments, but nothing ever comes across as being jarring or out of place. The three-hour runtime may seem excessive to some, but when you see the movie it really is hard to imagine it being any shorter. Most blockbusters that get close to the 2 and a half/3 hour mark could stand to trim a little fat, but I honestly couldn't choose a single scene to cut from this.

Cast-wise, everyone gives arguably their best performances to date, and the decision to focus mainly on the original six heroes pays off. Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. are the standouts, and while Chris Hemsworth does something a little different with Thor this time that may not be to everyone's taste, he is undoubtedly a scene-stealer.

Terms like masterpiece and game-changer are often thrown around a bit hastily, but not on this occasion. If this review was a little on the vague side, there's a very good reason: you need to experience Endgame knowing as little as possible. I left my screening with tears in my eyes and a smile on my face, and so did most of the people I saw it with. I'm not one for hyperbole, but this truly was a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience, and my new favorite superhero movie. I think it might end up being yours, too.

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JeighJeigh
JeighJeigh - 4/23/2019, 2:08 PM
I thought I was ready for this film but it seems like everyone is saying I’m not lol. But it sounds like it’s cinematic and everything a movie should be and then some. I can’t wait!!
Frshcoupe
Frshcoupe - 4/23/2019, 2:09 PM
In before any troll spoils it. How come the score isn’t on Rottentomatoes if the embargo lifted? Is that a separate thing?
MrPositive
MrPositive - 4/23/2019, 2:11 PM
@Frshcoupe - the critics embargo isn't lifted
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 4/23/2019, 2:10 PM
Heard last hour is the most amazing thing not only Marvel has done but a CBM has done
MrPositive
MrPositive - 4/23/2019, 2:10 PM
Thor a scene stealer again...nice
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 4/23/2019, 2:10 PM
MrPositive
MrPositive - 4/23/2019, 2:13 PM
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 4/23/2019, 2:14 PM
Fantastic to hear!! Can't freaking wait.



2 more days... whatever it takes!
SuperManes
SuperManes - 4/23/2019, 2:17 PM
@HeavyMetal4Life - Man, everybody seeing it early; I don't get to see it til Sunday. May have to do a little Hulk smash action on my phone and laptop to avoid spoilers because my will is weak.
StarlordsDad
StarlordsDad - 4/23/2019, 2:14 PM
Great comic book movie of all time??
XelCorp
XelCorp - 4/23/2019, 2:14 PM
@RorMachine - Hey Ror I keep seeing people specify the ending of the movie but what about the first 1/2 hours of the film?
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/23/2019, 6:28 PM
@XelCorp - They're great too, but maybe a bit light on action for some. I was perfectly fine with that cos the writing/character stuff was so strong, but I've read some Tweets from people that were bored.
XelCorp
XelCorp - 4/23/2019, 7:07 PM
@RorMachine - whoa ok so like how many action scenes in the first 2 hours just 1?!
Mando
Mando - 4/23/2019, 2:15 PM
can we all agree that avengers endgame might possibly be the highest gross film of all time or better yet might be the first film to hit 3 billion worldwide

This movie is already breaking box-office records in china and the film is not even out yet
PBIRD
PBIRD - 4/23/2019, 2:17 PM
My heart is humbled.
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 4/23/2019, 2:18 PM
Can’t wait to see these two team up
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 4/23/2019, 2:20 PM
@JohnnyTBP - Must find the source. *_*
SuperManes
SuperManes - 4/23/2019, 2:19 PM
I have a strong theory I know how this film plays out. I'm may be (probably/definitely) wrong but I think I got it. Unfortunately I won't find out until Sunday.
DoubleD
DoubleD - 4/23/2019, 2:20 PM
Great news to hear
NinnesMBC
NinnesMBC - 4/23/2019, 2:20 PM
"Genuinely hilarious scenes are followed by much darker (this one gets surprisingly violent at times)"

Interesting.

Can't wait for this Thursday!
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 4/23/2019, 2:22 PM
The review embargo doesn't lift until 6 PM EST.

Nebula
Nebula - 4/23/2019, 2:42 PM
@blackandyellow - Well, I won't tell anybody if you don't.
JohnnyTBP
JohnnyTBP - 4/23/2019, 2:23 PM
This is going to be all of us
ShellHead
ShellHead - 4/23/2019, 2:24 PM
Ror tends to be more reserved in reviews too. To call it a masterpiece...it must be truly special
Nebula
Nebula - 4/23/2019, 2:25 PM

My heart's racing after reading through this. I'm so [frick]ing excited! [frick]!
HeavyMetal4Life
HeavyMetal4Life - 4/23/2019, 2:27 PM
@Nebula - my heart is racing too bro
rsahadi
rsahadi - 4/23/2019, 2:26 PM
Dammit! My kids are going to end up liking Marvel better than DC! No!!!!!!!!!! Thanks a lot, Zack Snyder for ruing Superman and Batman for my kids.
LaserKing
LaserKing - 4/23/2019, 2:29 PM
@rsahadi - I truly believe those characters will shine again one day.
Battabing
Battabing - 4/23/2019, 2:30 PM
@rsahadi - It's okay, they Diana, Arthur, and Billy to hold it down while Clark and Bruce get their shit together.
LaserKing
LaserKing - 4/23/2019, 2:28 PM
This news makes me so happy :o)
Battabing
Battabing - 4/23/2019, 2:28 PM


Endgame on Sunday afternoon.

Game of Thrones on Sunday night.

Calling in on Monday morning.
Battabing
Battabing - 4/23/2019, 2:32 PM
Oh shit, the NFL draft on Friday and Saturday.
Yeah, it's gonna be a three day weekend!!!

BrainySleep
BrainySleep - 4/23/2019, 2:42 PM
@Battabing - Resurrect the dead on Sunday afternoon.
- Destroy the dead on Sunday night.
- Sleep like the dead on Monday morning!
NotoriousWolf23
NotoriousWolf23 - 4/23/2019, 2:48 PM
@Battabing - Haha man what a week!!
Battabing
Battabing - 4/23/2019, 6:46 PM
@BrainySleep -
😂😂😂

Well done!
Amuro
Amuro - 4/23/2019, 2:29 PM
In France, the movie opens tomorrow technically but the reactions from the first people who have seen it are mostly divided so far (it mostly ranges from a good but still imperfect movie with some pretty good epic and emotional moments to a movie which many were expecting quite a lot from and ended up being disappointed with). The first french reviews are also very mixed for now.
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