Epic Finale

Rating: 10/10 (12 May 2019)

Just got back from seeing Endgame for the second time. The first time I was blown away by everything and was left in a daze for a day or two afterward. After reading some negative reviews I wanted to go back and watch it again, just to be sure it wasn't all just in my head.
Thankfully, it wasn't. I was still blown away by this epic movie, that I don't understand all the hate that surrounds it. Perhaps because they were by some who haven't followed the story from the beginning. But this movie delivers a finale like none other. It's everything you hoped for and hoped you would see and then some.
Of course the movie is not flawless, but most movies, even greats, have their moments. There were a couple small details that irked me just a little bit when the credits rolled, main one being why isn't Nebula's 2023 self destroyed when she kills her 2014 self? But I am hoping that question will be answered as Phase 4 of the MCU begins, which is heavily hinted towards throughout the movie if you pay attention. Even Professor Hulk hints at it at the end, where we will possibly see different dimensions and space time continuoum interrupted.
My only other small complaint would be when the women of the MCU rally behind Captain Marvel in an "women empowerment" movement shot. I think the directors were aiming for honoring and showcasing the women superheroes to give them a shining moment, but it kind of backfired and gave off a vibe kind of like the awkward hug between Voldemort and Malfoy in Harry Potter- a little awkward and painful to watch. Good try guys, but didn't quite get it right.
The thing that does it for me in movies though, is the ending. It's that feeling you're left with when you walk out of the theater that gives you a lasting impression. This movie so delivers that: the final battle is awe inspiring, and victorious finally being able to see the entire Avengers cast assemble together in one epic scene (something fans have waited for since the beginning of the MCU) and the original founding Avengers finding an ending to their story. Even Iron Man's ending, though extremely sad and never want to see a hero die, felt very satisfying. Not in a way of "oh I'm so glad he died I hated him!" kind of way, but in the sense of we've seen his character story arc, we've seen his growth, he saves everyone and dies a hero. It felt final but very satisfactory, especially since Tony Stark started out as such an arrogant self centered guy and ends up sacrificing himself to save the universe. Same goes with Captain America, who is able to finally grow old and live a full happy life with the woman that he loves. Sad to see him go, but still satisfactory.
A HUGE applause to everyone involved: the cast was perfect and executed their performances brilliantly (Bravo Josh Brolin! For delivering a terrifying yet somehow relatable villain!) Big congrats to the Russo brothers for directing four successful films, the producers who saw it from the beginning, and of course thanks to Stan Lee, who gave us the stories to begin with. Thanks for giving us the superheroes we know and love. Awesome movie! 10 out of 10