Definitely worth seeing

Rating: 7/10 (24 April 2019)

As a casual fan of the MCU (watched most movies, read no comics) it didn't have such an impact on me but it was an enjoyable ride all the same. I was worried at the beginning that the three hours would drag (some scenes were padded, shall we say) but it was no difficulty. Though there was surprisingly little action, it kept my attention throughout. I did find myself getting lost occasionally with all the references to previous movies that I simply couldn't remember well enough.
A scene I found particularly effective was the opening with Hawkeye's family. I thought it did well to remind us where we left off without retreading the same ground as before.
I found one plot point particularly confusing. I thought Thanos had to sacrifice the thing most dear to him who was coincidentally beside him in the previous movie yet here it seemed like the soul stone just requires whoever happens to be standing next to you. I've got to say the image of the dead body was my favourite though, absolutely stunning.
As for humour, some felt misplaced and fell flat but there were a few hilarious moments for sure. Thor is essentially comic relief which may not please some but I enjoyed almost all of his scenes. I just think Chris Hemsworth is such a pro at his delivery.
Overall it was a tremendous effort to try to wrap up so many stories in a satisfying way. For most I imagine it will be successful, I just felt it tied too neat a bow on everything. I've got to say I wanted a higher body count, further showing my morbid taste. I had no significant attachment to the characters so my eyes remained completely dry as we progressed through the farewells which rival LOTR for length if not emotion. It was still a very enjoyable ride. I would say Infinity War was more thrilling but Endgame was more polished. Definitely worth a watch.