Part of the Journey is the end...

Rating: 10/10 (26 April 2019)

My undying passion for films (and other media) always lingered since I was a baby. That being said, my passion for this craft exploded when I saw the Earth's Mightiest Heroe's team up in 2012. Marvel Studios had something special on their hands with The Avengers, then Cap: TWS, then Guardians of the Galaxy, then Civil War.... and so on.
They almost always one-upped themselves in terms of quality as each subsequent movie came out. The journey that we experience with these Heroe's is so very special, and I'm grateful for it. I always love visiting these stories every time they put out a film. (Trying my best not to sound preachy here haha!) I know some of this may sound silly, but these heroes have always been important to me.
Marvel studios have always delivered (at least for me). They released my favourite film of all time - Infinity War, last year and I really didn't think they had it in them to top it.
Lo and Behold, Endgame was perfect. It resonated with me on so many levels. I'm not going to go into specifics, because I don't want to ruin the experience for anyone, but these are the reasons why I absolutely, wholeheartedly love Avengers Endgame:
As comics coming to life - there were scenes that EXPLODED my mind. I cheered my lungs out opening night.
As a deep dive into characters - I felt the repercussions of the previous event that took place, I love the way they handled "loss". I was emotionally taken by the well-written script as well as the acting that carried the perfect slow-pace of the first half of the movie. The characters dealing with the snap in their own ways was executed so well. Connected with them on a whole other level. Loved the pacing of the film. I also love how each character has grown; If you go back to the early movies and then you watch endgame... Our beloved Heroes are fundamentally the same, with we'll set morals, though they've grown for the better over the years and continue to do so in this one. Growth of astoundingly well-made characters you care about should be commended.
As for the laughs - there were so many of them, such great ones that landed 95% of the time. Well written comedy that I ate up. I think the comedy this time around was sprinkled in at better moments, that never broke the seriousness of a scene (when compared to something like Guardians 2...). A lot of fun laughs to be had ay!
As of the action - FREAKING PHENOMENAL. I Screamed, I Cheered, I Clapped. I tend not to burst out with the above in theatres, but I couldn't hold myself back... Trust me, I tried. So well done. The entire third act is something to behold.
As for the music - Alan Silvestri, take a bow. The Avengers theme is so iconic now, thank you for giving that to us. Thank you for using it so well in this film and thank you for creating new tracks that I know I'm going to listen to on repeat. The soundtrack was seamlessly awesome in this film!
As for the directing & acting - The Russo Brothers... Alright, I'm not going to say anything more than I have before. You guys are the best, really, how y'all handle these mammoth tasks with perfection is beyond me. The two of you are crazy amazing. The actors brought their A game as always too. The movie focused on the core 6 avengers with a few exceptions here and there. RDJ & Evans took my breath away once again, but PAUL RUDD is a huge standout to me coming out of this. The way he handles his lovable Ruddness brand of humour with so much emotional depth in this film is brilliant. Scar Jo, Renner, Ruffalo, Hemsworth... You guys. I loved all of them, I don't want to pick out any favourites because they all played their roles to beyond perfection.
As for the heart - Endgame, after one viewing has become my favourite movie of all time. This movie strung together a fresh, cool, heavy, yet satisfying plot with such care. Characters and Heart make or break a film for me, and Endgame is a prime example of how well the two are executed. I was emotionally drained at the end of the movie. I screamed my lungs off, I laughed my butt off and my lord, I uncontrollably cried my eyes out... Yet by the end of it all, I walked out with the biggest smile on my face. Thank you for this gift Marvel Studios.
A thing isn't beautiful because it lasts.