This was impressive...

Rating: 9/10 (31 July 2018)

Given my reluctance towards superhero movies, then I have been putting off watching "Avengers: Infinity War" up until now. I just simply don't do well with flying men, guys with strength above and beyond all measures, and the like. But I still watch the movies when I get presented with a chance, because of the special effects and because they do tend to have quite good special effects.
I was given the chance to watch "Avengers: Infinity War" now, so I took the time to sit down and watch it. And I dare say that this was actually the best of all superhero movies that I have watched to date.
Why? Well, because of the storyline and plot. Because this was so much deeper than a bunch of narcissistic guys and girls in tight spandex running around trying to - and succeeding every time - in saving the world and people they don't know. "Avengers: Infinity War" had a more dark tinge to it and it was nice for a change to see that the superheroes weren't invincible and coming out unscathed from whatever villain they take on.
And the plot does actually leave you with something to think about; what if Thanos actually wasn't a villain, but one set out to actually do something that is waiting to happen, to purge worlds and give them a fresh start, as worlds are becoming overcrowded and a hazard to themselves with the pollution and such? If you watch the movie with that mindset then it suddenly becomes a whole different experience.
The sheer amount of superheroes put together in this movie must be an overload for fans of the genre, I believe. Because there was an abundance of superhero characters everywhere. And personally, I found it quite refreshing to see that many of them met with untimely demises at the hands of Thanos or as a product of his schemes.
Granted this being a Marvel movie, the special effects were off the charts. If you, like me, don't enjoy superhero movies all that much, then at least watch it for the eye candy in form of CGI and effects on the screen. But "Avengers: Infinity War" offers more than just CGI, because it actually has a plot that is worth delving into. But back to the effects; there were so many things going on all over the screen, that I think the movie should be watched a second time. The first time you watch it for the story, the second time to take in all the special effects and happenings on the screen.
The cast list was just phenomenal, and I am impressed that they can assemble these people again and again to reprise their roles. But of course, with the salaries they are being paid, who wouldn't reprise such characters?
"Avengers: Infinity War" actually presented a good and wholesome entertaining storyline that kept being interesting throughout the entire movie. I was more than entertained and was adequately surprised with the outcome of the movie.
This might actually be just the kind of movie that persuades you to come to like the superhero genre.
I was impressed, and that is saying a lot because I am definitely not a superhero fanboy.