4 genre in one epic finale. A deeper film, not the usual superhero flick

Rating: 10/10 (25 April 2019)

Endgame is a love letter to MCU with humour, drama, fan service, nostalgia, and coolness in one epic proportion. Film time is 3 hours with a fantastic flow building up to the finale. Arguably the canvas combined 4 genre episodes into one final product with great success (Drama, Heist, Action, War). First part of the movie is character building, introducing new roles, and setting the plot. RDJ and SJ delivered a strong performance which adds body and foundation to the film. Momentum to the plot circles around the idea of time heist. Russo brothers' taking a leaf out of a catalog of heist movies like Ocean 11 & Italian Job to create some light tempo and humourous entertainment in gearIng up the film. (Noticeably minimal superpowers were used and RDJ haven't suit up once to this stage). The direction follows the magic rat-pack formula of smooth transitioning in narrating the plan, crafting up the traps, triggering the execution, and double jeopardy twists sprinkled with some dramatic scenes. There are plenty of cameos referencing this large soap opera of prequels to draw up emotions and nostalgia moments from the decades of cult following. The plot set us up with our heroes encountering head on with the ultimate villain. Queue fast combat action, flying moves, and a few easter egg surprises for the comic book fans. The audience is now hit with a massive dose of adrenaline and satisfaction from the rollercoaster ride of action sequences and stunning CGI visual effects. Just when our inner fanatics is fist pumping on the edge of our seats. The movie elevated to brand new heights, no other superhero movies have ever reached. All the superheroes, sidekicks, villains, and adversaries came out of nowhere for a centrepage scene and we are now ready for war. My investment of time growing up with comic books and 21 movies over 11 years are paid off handsomely in this one picture perfect moment. This is the ultimate finale and I really don't want it to end. The film served up a few more poster scenes and references to current political climate. Our heroes tag teaming literally on the home run. It delivers one last dramatic twist to signal the end of an era. The directors did a great job in tying up the loose ends and properly closed the chapter on this saga and the fate of our beloved superheroes. I waited through the end credits to find there are no secret scenes. This little detail literally provide closure to a decade of storytelling. Endgame is a superbly executed and extremely enjoyable blockbuster. Russo over delivered all the areas of expectations leading up to this last infinity gauntlet chapter. Marvel are used to collaborating great crossover sagas in the world of comic books. It is an audacious achievement in delivering this feat in 22 cinematic experiences where no others have done before. Endgame have set the bar high and GoT has a lot to live up to next week. I do hope they leave the Avengers as it is and don't recast them for generations to come. This is a tribute to the actors we associated with so much and they are now a symbol of the role. It is a beginning of a new chapter and can't wait for the next great Marvel story to be told.