I thought I'd post this now.

Watched it this morning. Was OK. Characters' stories were closed out satisfactorily, but really, was there ever going to be a satisfying end to this story, where time and reality itself can be altered in-continuity, and so much is pre-determined by real world obligations and scheduling? The film-makers did remarkably well, I think, not to completely screw it up.

But of course characters with sequels in the works (and in some cases trailers playing before the film) are brought back to life. And of course, characters whose actors are out of contract are moved on.

To me it didn't feel like any of it happened because it served the story, more that the story was serving the logistic requirements of the franchise.

So it was OK imo, good even, given the challenge. But not amazing. It was very touching in places, absolutely, but entirely predictable, and the action was still the same chaotic CGI mess that most superhero films have devolved into.

Speaking of "no spoilers", the Russo Brothers posted this: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwkOxfYlnzx/

that's my only observation concerning this film. Of those 16,000,605 possibilities there was only 1 successful one. And one of the last things he says to Tony Stark is "this is the only way".

It's like saying Endgame is already a done deal!







Then again, two of my favorite stories in the whole world start with "... we all know this is what happens ..." and it's the getting there that is what is fun and exciting

Do a Google search for Thanos.

Then click on the infinity gauntlet on the right-hand side.

You're welcome.

Saw the movie last night.Like it quite a lot. Neil's comments are valid, although I think I liked it more than it sounds like he did.

One thing I can say, they probably could have started the movie 1 hour in and not lost anything of the story and kept it to 2-2.5 hours of run time......

Oh, and there are comment on the web now about the best times to go to the restroom during the movie and not miss anything. All of them are in the first hour. It is mentioned on the web that in Israel and Italy they have an intermission. Not in the US.

Oh, very cool Gryphon!

The best part of watching on NetFlix ... I can pause to get a 'refill' or 'potty break' <chuckle>

Yeah, I don't bother to go to the theater much anymore. For the cost of us going there, I can buy it when it comes out shortly.

Ken... it's like I don't even know who you are I admit it. I am a die-hard go to the theater person. I love kicking back at one of the late late shows (little chance of small ones there), some Angry Orchard and some popcorn, and just enjoying seeing things on the big screen. Either the brand new blockbusters, or the classics (which are shown Sundays and Wednesdays... check Flashback Cinema or Flashbackcinema.net for more information <shameless plug>). For instance. SOUND OF MUSIC on the big screen soon! I am so geeking out about this!

And I saw the Avengers. Okay, not worth the hype in my opinion and some HUGE plot holes in it. But, all in all, it was great seeing it on the big screen. The battles, the epic moments... seeing it on the little screen of a tv just would not convey the scope.

So. Big theater fan.

That is just 'cuz you are still 'young' Mina. Wait till you get older <wink>

Lol, Mike, I am already at the stage of either go early when the tykes are in school, or go to the last showing when they are usually in bed. I like kids, but not at movies, they tend to run around too much.

I hate the 'not kids' ... who should know better ... who are sitting a row or two behind me and talking through the whole movie <sigh> I cannot remember a single movie where that didn't 'bug' me :-/

After Brie Larsons ongoing SJW nonsense pre- release I refused point blank to see Captain Marvel so it will be interesting to see how this final film pans out having not seen the previous one.

From what I have been told Captain Marvel contributes to but is not essential viewing for Endgame so off to the cinema i'll go

SJW?

Social Justice Warrior. Reputedly the flick had lots of "man bashing".

I saw Captain Marvel, and read all that hype, but I really didn't notice any of it in the flick. I am sure it was there, if you were looking for it, but to me it was all blown out of proportion.

I thought Captain Marvel was OK. Samuel L. is great. I didn't notice anything political about it, the main thing that bothered me was the murkiness of the picture in many places, and the explanation of how Danvers got such cosmic level powers.

The prototype aircraft engine that exploded next to her, that she absorbed, was charged by the Space Stone. Shouldn't that mean she just absorbed the charge stored in the engine? The Space Stone isn't even on board. Why does this make her so much more powerful than Scarlet Witch or Vision, who're also charged by an Infinity (the Mind) Stone? The logic is never made clear and remains for me, a point of confusion.

The default DM argument I have used forever, whenever some part of the story/powers didn't make sense.

It's fantasy. It is not supposed to make sense.

As long as it is entertaining I'm ok with intrinsic inconsistencies. <g>

I prefer to say that anything is possible, but should always make sense.

Zeim, I don't mind if a story has 'fantasy elements'. I hate when they are 'inconsistent' with their 'fiction'. I have a list of things that frustrated me enough to get me to 'document' them <g>

Yeah, I find there is enough in my life to frustrate me and upset me. I go to the movies for escape and entertainment and inconsistency in a film rarely ruins that for me.