A surprisingly powerful experience

Rating: 9/10 (6 May 2018)

Unlike many others, I didn't anxiously await the release of the movie, I wasn't even hyped. However, after the rather high scoring user reviews came in I got curious, as none of the previous movies were nearly this high rated. So I gave it a shot and boy was it worth it.
The large cast of characters fit in surprisingly well, though not every character gets the same amount of attention (which is understandable). The action is stunning from a visual perspective and feels quite tight (as it should be). The humor is mostly spot on, probably my favorite of any MCU movie, without undermining the seriousness at all. However, the part which got me really invested is the story and the villain. Thanos has to be one of my favorite super hero movie villains and definitely my favorite one in the MCU. I don't want to spoil anything, so all I will say is that I left the movie with rather strong feelings, certainly more than any super hero movie has ever invoked in me.
I would highly recommend watching the previous two Avengers movies and maybe Captain America: Civil War, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Thor: Ragnarok in advance to get to know the characters and setting of the MCU at the time the movie takes place in but it is still enjoyable without limited or none previous knowledge.
I am certainly hyped for the sequel.