Avengers: Endgame - Review
Director: Joe & Anthony Russo
Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle, Karen Gillan
Theories surrounding the events of Avengers: Endgame have swirled social media and internet forums since the release of Avengers: Infinity War back in 2018 that saw a shocking conclusion that no one could have predicted. Audiences were left reeling, having witnessed the bad guy snap his way to victory and a host of our beloved heroes turned to dust. Having thwarted expectations before, the Russo brothers and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely achieve the same impressive feat with Endgame.
After Thanos (Josh Brolin) succeeded in collecting all of the infinity stones and decimating half of all living things in the universe, the Avengers are left reeling from their inability to scupper the demigod's scheme. However, they devise a plan that could restore their vanquished allies and end Thanos' reign.
The stakes have been raised even higher as our remaining Avengers, including founding members Iron Man and Captain America as well as emerging additions Captain Marvel, strive to undo the devastating effects of the snap and have only one shot at doing so thanks to Doctor Strange's foresight in Infinity War. No amount of guesswork or thoughtful deducing could prepare you for what Avengers: Endgame has in store - audiences will be thrilled and shocked every step of the way but delighted with the amount of fan service that is on display. Dedicated followers of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the 20+ films it has produced will undoubtedly feel rewarded for their time and emotions invested across the 11 years.
Fittingly, Avengers: Endgame is the most melancholic of all the Marvel movies and grapples with mature themes, predominantly grief, loss, love and unity. The likes of Bucky Barnes, Sam Wilson and Groot were all turned to dust and the heroes left behind fail to come to terms with their loss, with Steve Rogers stating, "We tell people to move on. But not us." This inability is shared by Black Widow and facing new and uncharted technology, the Avengers assemble once again and embark upon the most ambitious mission any of them have ever faced. The attitude in Infinity War was no single life sacrificed for the sake of many but, in Endgame, it has shifted to "whatever it takes" and armed with this mantra, the group forge on. While the tone is often serious due to the impossibly high stakes, there is still room for humour that we have come to expect and has formed part of Marvel's fabric and mass appeal.
The increased emotional resonance has allowed the actors who portray the core six Avengers (Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye) to deliver their best performances in the saga thus far. Each and every one of them has been emotionally scarred by the events that they failed to prevent; Tony is visibly and emotionally scarred after returning through a deep drift through space and is combative to his team mates, Black Widow has lost her sense of purpose, Thor has isolated himself and Captain America has taken up leading a support group for those who have been effected by the snap. Downey Jr and Evans give particularly poignant performances as arguably the most impactful characters in the MCU and their arcs supply the most satisfaction. However, a film with so many spinning plates is bound to have a few wobbles and certain characters are largely neglected whereas others are given a surprising amount of attention, namely Nebula (Gillan) and Ant-Man (Rudd).
Packing a punch both physically and emotionally, Avengers: Endgame is a triumphant conclusion to over a decade of blockbuster excellence.
EB
Cast: Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle, Karen Gillan
Theories surrounding the events of Avengers: Endgame have swirled social media and internet forums since the release of Avengers: Infinity War back in 2018 that saw a shocking conclusion that no one could have predicted. Audiences were left reeling, having witnessed the bad guy snap his way to victory and a host of our beloved heroes turned to dust. Having thwarted expectations before, the Russo brothers and screenwriters Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely achieve the same impressive feat with Endgame.
After Thanos (Josh Brolin) succeeded in collecting all of the infinity stones and decimating half of all living things in the universe, the Avengers are left reeling from their inability to scupper the demigod's scheme. However, they devise a plan that could restore their vanquished allies and end Thanos' reign.
Fittingly, Avengers: Endgame is the most melancholic of all the Marvel movies and grapples with mature themes, predominantly grief, loss, love and unity. The likes of Bucky Barnes, Sam Wilson and Groot were all turned to dust and the heroes left behind fail to come to terms with their loss, with Steve Rogers stating, "We tell people to move on. But not us." This inability is shared by Black Widow and facing new and uncharted technology, the Avengers assemble once again and embark upon the most ambitious mission any of them have ever faced. The attitude in Infinity War was no single life sacrificed for the sake of many but, in Endgame, it has shifted to "whatever it takes" and armed with this mantra, the group forge on. While the tone is often serious due to the impossibly high stakes, there is still room for humour that we have come to expect and has formed part of Marvel's fabric and mass appeal.
The increased emotional resonance has allowed the actors who portray the core six Avengers (Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hulk and Hawkeye) to deliver their best performances in the saga thus far. Each and every one of them has been emotionally scarred by the events that they failed to prevent; Tony is visibly and emotionally scarred after returning through a deep drift through space and is combative to his team mates, Black Widow has lost her sense of purpose, Thor has isolated himself and Captain America has taken up leading a support group for those who have been effected by the snap. Downey Jr and Evans give particularly poignant performances as arguably the most impactful characters in the MCU and their arcs supply the most satisfaction. However, a film with so many spinning plates is bound to have a few wobbles and certain characters are largely neglected whereas others are given a surprising amount of attention, namely Nebula (Gillan) and Ant-Man (Rudd).
Packing a punch both physically and emotionally, Avengers: Endgame is a triumphant conclusion to over a decade of blockbuster excellence.
EB
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