The Empire Strikes Back II

Rating: 10/10 (3 May 2018)

There are a great many reviews out there for this film, so I thought it would be relevant to say this for those who are fans of the Marvel Universe series who are planning to see this movie: I am guessing you will probably not like, maybe not get and probably ruin your enjoyment of this franchise if you have gaps in your Marvel movie watching. If you have seen most of them but have missed the last four movies before this, for instance - it won't be the same at all.
Do yourself a favour if you are invested in this franchise.
I know that sounds dubious as if I were a paid shill, but be real: Marvel do not need anyone's advertisement at this point.
I say this mainly because, seeing as friends and family are going out to see this in groups and have missed recent movies, they will not get the most from Infinity War. I have seen the film twice already, and the more people I know who are going out to see it with films missing, the more I feel bad that they will not get the best experience. If you have never seen a Marvel movie, I would not bother.
In essence it would be like watching The Empire Strikes Back without first having seen Star Wars: A New Hope, or watching the last season of Game of Thrones without having seen the previous seasons. It would just make no sense and ruin all that could be.
If you haven't seen some of the recent movies like Guardians of The Galaxy vol2, Dr. Strange, Spider-Man:Homecoming, Thor Ragnarok and Black Panther, do yourself a favour and borrow them from a friend, take the time to enjoy them; then watch this. I think it would be pointless otherwise.
The movie is going to be out for a while so I feel there is plenty of time to catch up.
I saw it in IMAX 3D, which was amazing, and then again in Real3D, which was also unexpectedly amazing. The IMAX showing gave this big film the big experience the film deserved though.
Just thought I had to put this message out there. No point having a ten year story arc ruined for no good reason at all.
Also, there are some pretty heavy scenes which I don't think would be good for very young kids who won't understand what is going on. I think my Nephew would probably be traumatised, he is only 6. Plus the film is very long, 2 hours and 30 minutes. He would not hold out that long without needing to go for a break, so if he does end up coming with us to see it we will need seats near the exit for breaks. Perhaps being a bit shocked might be good for kids nowadays. Star Wars certainly was shocking for me when I was little, and that only made the experience better.
I really enjoyed this movie thinking I would be possibly disappointed, having bought and read the original comics back in the early 90's
I will probably be seeing this more than 10 times!
Wishing all a great time at the movies this Summer
Excelsior!