A fitting conclusion, but ultimately overrated.

Rating: 7/10 (26 May 2019)

The title of this review may lead you to believe that I am not a fan of this film - which is false. I actually like this film quite a bit, but ultimately does not deserve the 'one of the best movies ever made' reputation it is getting.
Let's talk about the pros:
The visuals are outstanding. The CGI team once again prove they are on top of their game here and the work here is marvelous. I must also note that the directors (The Russo Brothers) did an excellent job of carrying 30+ characters into the film and still managing to give each and every one a moment to shine.
There is also an exceptionally large amount of buzz surrounding the ending of this film (as well as the final hour in general), which I believe more than definitely contributes to the film being held with such high regard - and yes, the final hour is fantastic
BUT...
Let's not forget that this is a three-hour film and almost all of the flaws are contained in the first two hours.
The majority of the first act of the film is significantly slower-paced to the rest, which on it's own works as it uses the time wisely as it perfectly portrays the aftermath of the events following Infinity War. However, this slow-paced first act ultimately affects the overall structure of the film as the second and third act are much faster.
I also have some issues with the second act, there are definitely some scenes here that could easily be removed without affecting the plot (and the film would actually be overall better as a result). For example: The 'diner' scene in which Hulk poses with fans is cringe-worthy at best and while it's intention is be funny is instead awkward.
CONCLUSION
Avengers: Endgame is definitely a must-watch for fans of the MCU and action films in general, but let's not overrate this purely because of the final act.
8/10