Avengers: Infinity War (Spoilers. Seen it? Discuss it here!)
David_D
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I figured I would leave this here a little early, just in case.
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And it was great seeing it with a packed audience, who just couldn't believe what they were seeing. It was nice to see people actually be surprised.
And I think this was a great way, in the huge universe of fan-favorite characters they have built, to let the next Avengers movie focus more solidly on their original lineup, which will likely be a swan song for a few of those actors, without being too crowded. And then the whole thing becomes a big passing of the torch to the newer characters who they are saving, bringing back, and then stepping aside for. Good stuff.
It was cool that T’Challa & Steve we’re the quickest & first to jump in the fray.
I’m curious if we get a Dr. Strange sequel, but this was a great way of showcasing the character.
The mixed character interactions were great. I thought the Russo Brothers did a nice job intermixing the style of each individual franchise.
So far, my biggest disappointment was that Hugo Weaving didn’t return.
Here are my thoughts on the film. Spoilers.
But there's absolutely no way that Black Panther their new Billion Dollar character is dead. No way Spider-Man is dead, Their not killing off the entire Guardians Of The Galaxy besides Rocket.
I think they already setup how they'll do it when Thanos reversed time to bring back Vision. And this is absolutely Doctor Stranges plan, the one way they win of millions.
I really liked this movie a lot, I enjoyed every story, and Thanos was very good in this, definitely my favorite MCU villain.
As a huge Hickman fan it was great to see his characters from Infinity on the screen.
Edit: always Google first
https://www.google.com/amp/s/mashable.com/2018/04/27/avengers-infinity-war-easter-egg-arrested-development.amp
Until I read David D's post above, I didn't even realize that the original line up is all still alive. Though to be fair we don't know about Hawkeye. Will part two give us some great Hawkeye spotlights or did he turn to ash off panel?
When he completed his task, in the film, he retired. The Thanos of The Infinity Gauntlet had no such plans. He craved power. He ascended - becoming one with the universe - replacing Eternity(which lead to his downfall - spoilers).
I guess I would have liked the movie Thanos to have a little more of that power hungry madness we saw in the comic.
However, that's not to say I didn't thoroughly enjoy what we got.
I’m still hoping for my theory the next movie is Avengers: 4ever (plucking heroes from different point of the MCU to fight in the Battle of New York to alter the future), but maybe the title of A4 includes Thanos.
And I think that worked well in the comics. But I like that they changed it in this to something that was a corrupted version of doing something good for all, the ultimate twist on the idea of heroism and sacrifice. I think that was more interesting to watch than if he was trying to do it to earn the love of someone.
Instead, they got to tell the story of his sacrificing the only love he ever had (for his adopted daughter) and accepting that what he is doing will make him reviled by all, but to him that is worth it to save the universe.
http://money.cnn.com/2018/04/29/media/avengers-infinity-war-box-office-opening/index.html
Pow!
Heck, sacrificing your only child to save others has a familiar ring to it, no? Speaking of godhood, that is another part of the character that I felt was missing. Whatever his motivations for killing half the universe were I was disappointed Thanos simply retreated to his hut to watch the sunrise. Thanos traditionally seeks ways to become the most powerful - Cosmic Cube, Gauntlet, whatever. In the Infinity Gauntlet comic, after being unable to impress Death with his slaughter, he takes on the cosmos and becomes god.
Anyway, just another case of a crusty old fan boy complaining the characters on screen don't match the comics. :)