‘Avengers Endgame’: An Imperfect But Satisfying Epic for Marvel (Spoiler-Free)

Within the past ten years, The Marvel Cinematic Universe has becoming one of the most iconic brands in the film industry with so many different movies over the past few years. All that might come to an end as their film that was years in the making are finally coming out with Avengers: Endgame being the Marvel movie to end all movies. A film that has this much hype will have some contrarians and doubt that a movie of this scale will not live up the hype. Avengers Endgame is far from a perfect film that some may expect, but in terms of the type of movie that people want from Marvel it is one of the most satisfying experiences in practically every way.

Goes Overboard in the Best and Worst Ways

Endgame takes place only a few days after the events of Infinity War where half of the universe has been wiped out and it’s up to The Avengers to potentially save the day. At the risk of spoiling anything, it’ll be left at that due to how the Russos want to have their fans be surprised at the many things and events that happen in this film. As a follow up to Infinity War it is very well done but it is not without its fault both from it being a final movie that has a lot to do and it being a typical Marvel movie. The main issue that can be brought up is there are numerous moments in the story that do not add up as well as they probably should have. The film brings a Science Fiction that has been used in other movies, and while it does create for some incredibly entertaining moments, it brings a lot of questions in terms of the logic of how it works. Outside of that though, another element that could be an issue with Endgame is how the film handles its sense of tone, which compared to Infinity War feels a bit off. The film is meant to be a more serious Marvel movie yet too early it gets a bit too silly when it comes to handling its tone which feels a bit off putting given the situation the Avengers are in during the film. Not to say that there aren’t moments of humor that are deserved and fun but even taking its misplaced tone at points out of it, there have been numerous comic book movies that have been funnier than Endgame. From the sounds of this, it may sound like Endgame is a complete mess from beginning to end, and fortunately, it is actually not the case. Not only is the film still entertaining from beginning to end, even with some parts that drag, but it also is elevated by a few other things, namely some excellent tension you feel throughout the entire film. Most Marvel movies don’t really have much tension as we all tend to know how it is all going to pan out but in Endgame even if you may know what happens, you’re still on the edge of your seat eager to see how it happens. It all boils down to a finale that is by every definition of the word epic, as fans will witness not only an emotionally satisfying conclusion to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but will also have a third act that is exciting during every single second it is one screen. Even with some moments that go overboard in some ways that don’t work, it is totally made up for when the film goes overboard in the best way with such a phenomenal ending like this.

Characters Give You A Sense of Closure

Endgame of course being a part of the MCU has a huge cast of characters that we all know and love for years. Being that this is the film to end some of their stories or have them been a part of a bigger set piece, it is expected that each character has a moment to shine. While there are characters that do feel a bit underutilized, for the most part, each character has at least one moment to shine. There are some that were hyped a lot that didn’t do much and feel weak compared to what many expected they would be in the film, but by the end they at least have one awesome moment. The real talk is how the longtime characters of the MCU are such as Thor, Captain America and Iron Man are in the film and as far as their development goes, they bring this movie to a whole new emotional level. There are elements you will certainly not expect with these characters and some that might not work as some moments can come across rushed or a bit over the top. Though not to spoil too much, but where the film ultimately ends with these characters is exactly the best way you would expect to see these characters end their story. Whether it was something you kind of expected, didn’t expected or didn’t even know you wanted, Endgame’s characters leave a lasting emotional end to their story of the MCU. For a film with so many characters, it really makes every single character of this big Universe worthwhile.

A Technical Marvel of An Ending

Visually Marvel movies are pretty consistent when it comes to showcasing some incredible special effects. Endgame is no exception with very few moments of filmmaking techniques that looked off. There’s a lot of great cinematography, editing and over-all visual style to it that makes Endgame look and feel like an overall epic. Obviously the film is visually at its best during the finale with so much going on, but many other moments look impressive too. This includes some great aging effects and even some good techniques of implementing past Marvel movies that look seamless to the film itself.  It is a feast to the eyes and even ears with the sound being excellent with a great score and sound incredible sound design that helps you feel immersed in this gigantic world Endgame brings. Technically speaking the film is all around one of the best looking blockbusters in recent memory with not looking too fake or overly CGI even with so much going on. It creates for a Technical Marvel of a Movie to say the least.

   Avengers Endgame is every bit as satisfying as one could ever hope for. Even with some minor gripes you can make about the film, it wraps things up so perfectly giving a proper end to the biggest event in Marvel History. If Infinity War is the Empire Strikes Back for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, then Endgame is the Return of the Jedi for the series. It’s not quite as good as the prior film which maybe a given consider how much of an achievement it is, but in regards to it as a movie, it is still a blast to watch and incredibly engaging, ending the series on a high note. Endgame is a must see and for a film series with its ups and downs in terms of quality, Marvel did more than just good here, they did great!