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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Review: Dirs. Anthony & Joe Russo (2019)

Avengers: Endgame review: From loves lost to friends found, Endgame is everything you want in a third phase farewell. 

Marvel Studios 2019

With a decade under its belt, and more than twice that in films, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally comes together in a three-hour extravaganza that will have you laughing, crying, cheering and whooping from its opening scene.  A fitting finale that celebrates lovers lost, friends found, and a whole group of kick-ass women!

Having just left one of the earliest worldwide screenings, I can fully understand and appreciate why the Russo brothers urged Marvel fans to protect the film from spoilers. It’s certainly worth the wait and I for one, don’t want to spoil your experience.  What I will say however, is that there is a level of maturity to Avengers: Endgame not seen in any of its predecessors – thanks in part, to the shifting and weaving of itself from formulaic, universe-saving to a more humanised cost of heroism.  When strength, guidance and hope was needed to drive through the disillusionment, uncertainty and vengeance in this new post-Thanos (Josh Brolin) world, it was refreshing to see female characters leading the charge.

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Following on from the infamous finger snap in Avengers: Endgame begins with Clint Barton (Jeremy Renner) aka Hawkeye’s point of view as he spends time with his family.  The film then wastes little time as it jumps from location to location reintroducing audiences to our superhero survivors – Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) and Nebula (Karen Gillan) fighting boredom, starvation and suffocation as they drift somewhere out in the far reaches of the universe, while Steve Rogers aka Captain America (Chris Evans), Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and the rest of the surviving Avengers find different ways to cope with their losses – cause there’s still a lot of story to get through.

It’s obvious we’re skirting the plot (though sure you already know what it’s going to be) in an attempt to avoid the spoilers and great surprises coming your way in the ensuing three hours. What I can tell you though, is that Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is a particular standout in this film and will definitely be the one to make you laugh out loud.  And before you know it, you will be catapulted into the third act where you’ll be on the edge of your seat as the ultimate battle of good -v- evil gets underway.

Sure, there were a few moments the film could have lived without – the cheesy, eye-rolling ‘girl power’ moment at the end only a man would think was a good idea (the superwomen had already kicked ass by then buddy!) being one – but overall, Avengers: Endgame delivers an epic and totally satisfying finale that is heartfelt in its goodbye.

Avengers: Endgame review by Sacha Hall, April 2019.

A second opinion – Luke Ryan Baldock

Avengers Endgame hits with all the finality and poise one could only dream of from an 11 year franchise with 23 instalments. Quite how it has been pulled off is nothing short of remarkable. That being said, it also flirts dangerously close to drowning in a sea of fan service moments inserted for quick cheers. It will be interesting to see in the future how the film is received by those who haven’t been in for the long haul, or who binge the franchise in a short amount of time. However, this is a film for the fans, those who understand every throwback line of dialogue, cameo, and visual pun. If Infinity War was the soul crushing punch to the solar plexus, then Endgame is the almighty comeback, celebrated with laughs, hurrahs, and many a tear. Though not perfect as a film, it is perfect as a triumphant sendoff, as well as planting seeds of a new age for Marvel.

Avengers: Endgame opens in cinemas on 25 April, 2019.

Apart from being the worst and most unfollowed tweeter on Twitter, Sacha loves all things film and music. With a passion for unearthing the hidden gems on the Festival trail from London and New York to her home in the land Down Under, Sacha’s favourite films include One Flew Over The Cuckoo Nest, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Fight Club, Autism in Love and Theeb. You can also make her feel better by following her @TheSachaHall.

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