I had many worries - but it turned out to be my favorite Avengers movie

Rating: 9/10 (25 April 2018)

This is the movie we've been waiting for. The big villain, the big story, almost all of our heroes working together. In the last ten years, all MCU movies built up to this moment. And we're not just seeing the big heroes, but also their sidekicks. This isn't just another Avengers movie, this is Avengers³.
I was really worried. These were the questions on my mind : 1. Would it all work out? 2. Would all the different movie styles mesh together? 3. Would it make for a coherent, satisfying story? 4. Could enough characters get their own moments? 5. Would the movie dare to try enough new things? 6. Now that they cut the story in half, would the movie have a satisfying ending? 7. Would I want to watch this movie again and again? Would it be a great movie that I'd want to watch many times?
The answer to all questions is: Yes.
1. It all works out and makes for a great and epic movie. It's fast, it's exciting, it's funny, it's scary, it's dramatic. Marvel has not forgotten how to make movies.
2. The styles blend in flawlessly. Because the story takes place in different places, not all characters meet, so that definitely helps. And when they do, they are suitably introduced to each other. It never felt weird; if anything, it set up for some hilarious jokes.
3. The story is fast and feels like it could be spread out a bit more, but there's a lot of depth here. Thanos makes for a better villain than I dared to hope.
4. There are several great character stories here. A few sidekick characters only do some fighting and hardly get any lines, but most characters definitely get their awesome moments. The character interaction always feels very good.
5. The movie really dares to go where others did not. Not just in scale but also in drama; this is probably the most dramatic MCU movie to date.
6. Don't worry, the movie doesn't stop halfway the story. There's cliffhanger, sure. You'll be dying to see the sequel, sure. People will complain about the ending, sure. But it all works out. Next year, we can organize some great 5 hour's marathons.
7. There is so much to see and enjoy in this movie, I'll be watching it again and again. I daresay this is the most enjoyable Avengers movie to date.