the crew at Marvel prove that it was worth the wait

Rating: Null/10 (21 May 2018)

The world is on fire...the stakes have never been higher...it all comes down to this; ten years in the making, the stage has been set for Marvel's gritty, somber, epic-scale collaboration, as a powerful intergalactic despot sets his sights on collecting all six Infinity Stones in order to "fulfill his destiny" and rebalance the universe as he sees fit. Old grudges will have to be put aside, egos will have to be kept in check, and unlikely alliances will have to be formed as all of the world's heroes (Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Star Lord, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, et al) must band together to take on an adversary unlike any they've ever encountered before. This intense, sprawling, multi-character saga has the requisite amount of witty humor and relentless, edge of your seat action, but pushes far beyond the boundaries of the comic book world and emerges as an ambitious, allegorical, and often heartbreaking spectacle of heroism and sacrifice that will resonate with viewers long after the film is over. Goes on for a long time, but seeing ten years' worth of MCU characters united for a colossal front is more than enough to compensate. Brolin makes Thanos a compelling, multilayered, and somewhat tragic villain who is sure to be remembered for years to come; a solid outing for non-fans, and a sure-fire hit for dedicated followers. ***Â½