Super-sized, roller coaster of fantastical fun

Rating: 9/10 (21 August 2019)

I was recently introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe by my wife, who is a long time fan of superhero film and TV. Apart from the occasional Batman movie, superheroes never really interested me, but I am now a convert.
Taking the MCU in the context in which it is intended, as fun and family orientated entertainment, you can allow yourself to become immersed in its brilliance.
Endgame ties up the Avengers franchise perfectly, with three hours of excellent action and character interaction.
The movies starts with Deadeye/Clint Barton losing his entire family. A story line taken from the characters origin story. It is a very emotional piece of cinematography to start the movie and creates a human connection with Deadeye (played by Jeremy Renner) in his pain and eventual mission to bring his family back. Thanos is dispatched early in the film with a swift strike of Thor's axe-hammer. The movie then delves into a series of time travel events to try and undo the devastation Thanos brought to planet Earth. Of course, surprise surprise, our heroes are successful, after an incredible final battle which involves every hero of the MCU coming together. It is a wonderful sight to behold. But alas, what has been foreshadowed throughout the franchise, finally came to pass. The passing of Tony Stark. A sad moment for all Iron Man and Avengers fans, for sure. An epic money spinner? Yes of course. But nobody can deny it's value for money to entertainment ratio. Possibly the greatest super hero movie ever made and it will take something truly special to take that crown.