Best film in the MCU

Rating: 9/10 (7 May 2016)

This film may very well be the peak of all the marvel films. It's the empire strikes back of the Mcu (Empire is even referenced in this film). I'm not sure how they are going to top this film and am worried that it may only be downhill for marvel from here. Doctor strange does not have a reliable creative team behind it and neither does the upcoming Spider-Man movie. I have high hopes for the black panther though, and the foundations of the MCU have now been solidified with nigh indestructible material. This film is fantastic. Easily the second best superhero film ever after The Dark Knight. I have very few gripes with this film, which is surprising. They could have trimmed a bit of the fat on the running time and removed a pointless romantic subplot. But other than that the movie exceeded my expectations in every way. The characters in this film are three dimensional and feel like they could be real people. Everyones motivations were well established and I couldn't really choose a side in this movie as both sides had interesting points. Even the villain had understandable motivations in this film and I could sympathize with him, if only a little (I do feel that he could have been in the movie more). The story was excellent once again and even topped winter soldier's politically turbulent undertones. The writing was once again brilliant in this film.The dialogue felt natural and realistic for a movie about superheroes. Tip of the hat to the Russo Bros for gifting us this encore of excellence. An easy 9/10.