What a Long Strange Comic Strip Adaptation Its been

Rating: 8/10 (29 April 2019)

There have been attempts for decades to emulate and transition the wonderous tales of comic books into visual, live action media. Many of the times, though iconic, things would end up too campy and unintentionally humorous, being as much a symbol of the first strides into film as examples of how NOT to do things.
But for a long time, Marvel was the underdog, even just 30 years ago, when it really was the powerhouse of the comics industry, with the best characters, and amazing adventures.
Even with the films of the late 90s and early 2000s, it was a while until the Iron Man film released in 2008, reviving Robert Downey Jr's career and giving him a much needed second shot in the spotlight of public attention. And it worked. Still the only dvd I have from any of the films ever made, and even with some other properties that did or didnt do nearly as well, there was at least the feeling that it would all lead up to that sweet, sweet juicy crossover to end all crossovers. In the realm of comic books themselves, the now classic crossing over of characters that literally existed in the same timelines and worlds, was still a big deal. Once this took place in film with he avengers movie, I just knew, upon seeing hints of Thanos, that something, someone would have to bring that world shattering, universe splitting dangerous presence to the playing field.
However, even if one compared all the stories and their film versions against the comic book counterparts, even when people say " oh they are just kinda like the Ultimates versions of them" I was still not satisfied. Though I almost always enjoyed the characters for what they were and what the actors portraying them could bring to the MCU, there was always a longing for more. Even with a Thanos that was a bit too soft, and too talkative, and not as powerful as his comic counterpart ( the hulk too was nowhere near what the comic character could do), I still enjoyed the films.
Through it all, and the patience of these last 11+ years, Endgame finally rewarded fans with a gripping, and fairly emotional ride through one of Marvels most beloved and ground breaking stories. Plot holes and the occasional pandering and some bad writing mean little as this era closes, along with the aging final year of the '10s decade(2010s) and this great film. Though this has been my extended opinion
, I highly recommend any fan of the franchise of comics that loved other MCU film to see this one. Check it out before disney tries to sell all the films together in a $500 dollar blu ray collection set thats not even in 4K and makes the infinity gauntlet look lightweight.
I am pleased to see families and young folks going to see the things which shaped the perspectives of so many like myself all those years ago, and with the closing of the curtain on the majority of the MCU, but all of it, we pass the torch onto the next generation. May they too 'forge' ahead, and reach for the infinite.