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Movies AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR Thread v.6
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It's pretty good.
It's mostly just a couple of epic boss fights.
Apart from Thanos, there is barely any development of the other characters. That's to be expected considering the size of the roster but it does make it less compelling than some of the more character driven installments.
Thanos really works though. He's the best thing about the film.
It's mostly just a couple of epic boss fights.
Apart from Thanos, there is barely any development of the other characters. That's to be expected considering the size of the roster but it does make it less compelling than some of the more character driven installments.
Thanos really works though. He's the best thing about the film.
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Got back from my 2nd viewing and it's still just as good. Caught some more jokes that I didn't get the first time. IMO this film had a much better story to joke ratio than Ragnarok. Just the right amount of comedy and not over the top.
The action is some of the best action i've seen in a film. Really top notch choreographs with impact.
Story is basic, but it works well.
IMO the ending is perfect. The build up for the next film is next level anticipation for me. Really looking forward to Avengers 4 now.
The action is some of the best action i've seen in a film. Really top notch choreographs with impact.
Story is basic, but it works well.
IMO the ending is perfect. The build up for the next film is next level anticipation for me. Really looking forward to Avengers 4 now.
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OK, let's try this and see if my lack of sherdog text skills work.
During Peter Parker's "death" he stated he didn't want to "go". He did not state that he did not want to "die".
My guess is that everyone that turned to dust after he snapped his fingers, simply were sent to be stuck in the soul stone with Gamora.
I think Peter knew what was going on.
Also, the return of the Red Skull reminded me of the knight that watched over the chalice from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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During Peter Parker's "death" he stated he didn't want to "go". He did not state that he did not want to "die".
My guess is that everyone that turned to dust after he snapped his fingers, simply were sent to be stuck in the soul stone with Gamora.
I think Peter knew what was going on.
Also, the return of the Red Skull reminded me of the knight that watched over the chalice from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
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My two cents
- I watched the Screen Junkies interview with the Russos when they picked apart Winter Soldier (ie their response to the Honest Trailer guy)
Within their interview, they stated that before they did Captain America, they didn't see him as a compelling character. It was almost as if they wanted to be given the reins for Thor. This sort of felt like a Thor movie than an Avengers movie
- None of the lego toy spoilers were correct.
- I assume that Clint's wife and kids were turned to dust, hence him becoming Ronin in the sequel.
- Does this mean Groot was worthy?
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- I watched the Screen Junkies interview with the Russos when they picked apart Winter Soldier (ie their response to the Honest Trailer guy)
Within their interview, they stated that before they did Captain America, they didn't see him as a compelling character. It was almost as if they wanted to be given the reins for Thor. This sort of felt like a Thor movie than an Avengers movie
- None of the lego toy spoilers were correct.
- I assume that Clint's wife and kids were turned to dust, hence him becoming Ronin in the sequel.
- Does this mean Groot was worthy?
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Good theory about the "deceased" being trapped in the Soul Stone.
My daughter had a few theories also and one of them was what if the "deceased" were just put in another reality/dimension.
My daughter had a few theories also and one of them was what if the "deceased" were just put in another reality/dimension.
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Got tickets for saturday in a nice recliner theater but I may take the day off tomorow and go watch it in the shitty always walk in available theater first. Cant wait.
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Oh.
My.
God!
Simply the best Comic Book Movie I have ever seen. Were there flaws? Yes. But for the most part they were so minor as to be easily ignored. Whoever described this movie as, "relentless" was right on the money. Even with a running time of two and a half hours, I never felt that the movie dragged. The cast, from Newbies to veterans to the Godfather himself - no RDJ, no MCU - all played out of their skins, hit it out of the park, ran the ball the length of the field and spiked it in the end zone. Pick the sport's metaphor of your choice
To dwell on tiny imperfections - more of this in the Spoilers - would be churlish. I've never enjoyed a Comic Book movie more, or been more emotionally invested in the characters on screen. 10/10
My.
God!
Simply the best Comic Book Movie I have ever seen. Were there flaws? Yes. But for the most part they were so minor as to be easily ignored. Whoever described this movie as, "relentless" was right on the money. Even with a running time of two and a half hours, I never felt that the movie dragged. The cast, from Newbies to veterans to the Godfather himself - no RDJ, no MCU - all played out of their skins, hit it out of the park, ran the ball the length of the field and spiked it in the end zone. Pick the sport's metaphor of your choice
To dwell on tiny imperfections - more of this in the Spoilers - would be churlish. I've never enjoyed a Comic Book movie more, or been more emotionally invested in the characters on screen. 10/10
IW starts the way it means to go on. The Russo's promised that within 5 minutes of his appearance, you would understand why Thanos is the ultimate Big Bad, and they weren't kidding. Besmirching the Hulk so bad he spends the rest of the movie hiding in Banner and sending Loki to Valhalla with a Vader Choke is one Hela of statement of intent.
From there, the movie rarely slows down. The Russo's described it as heist movie, but really it lives up to it's title: this is a War Film on a cosmic scale. Complete with heavy casualties. With a few exceptions - yes, looking at you, Guardians - the humour is dialled back and the movie is better for it. There a couple of scenes that could have been shorter, a few jokes that could have been cut. But for the most part you're too busy enjoying the film to care.
A lot of fans, myself among them, have complained about characters like Thor not having the same level of power they do in the Comics. While Hemsworth isn't Rune King Thor, he's stronger here than he's ever been. The fact that he's even able to wound Thanos with Stormbreaker, when the Mad Titan is in full possession of all six Infinity Stones, is one of the film's many WTF?! moments.
Also, I want a replica Stormbreaker. Now!
As I said before, the cast has never been better, but without a doubt, this is Thanos's movie. Some people have compared Brolin's performance to Ledger's Joker. In fact, he's better. The Joker was pure chaos. Thanos, while far more powerful and dangerous, has a clear end goal: save the universe by destroying half the life in it. It's pragmatism on a God-like, terrifying scale. His sacrifice of Gamora is as genuinely moving as it is horrifying. Brolin's Thanos is actually a far better, more complex character than the Comic Book version, with his utterly selfish obsession with Death. In this movie, Thanos is actually obsessed with saving lives...he's just willing to kill Trillions to do it.
The final battle scenes, which cut seamlessly between Wakanda(forever!)and Titan, are breathtaking. I wasn't expecting to see all the Black Order go down for the dirt nap - RIP, Maw
- but as I said, this is a War Movie. And the final scenes, with half the heroes dead, rams that point home.
Trivia,
- When it was announced that IW would be filming in Edinburgh, there were adverts for extras. I don't know where they were: you never see anyone during the Edinburgh scenes except the Avengers and Black Order. My home town has never looked more beautiful - or more empty!
- Giant Tyrion Lannister! Darth Red Skull! Happy dance!
- @Dragonlordxxxxx the after credit scene was too Nerdy even for me; what's the symbol on the pager Fury drops as he's dying?
From there, the movie rarely slows down. The Russo's described it as heist movie, but really it lives up to it's title: this is a War Film on a cosmic scale. Complete with heavy casualties. With a few exceptions - yes, looking at you, Guardians - the humour is dialled back and the movie is better for it. There a couple of scenes that could have been shorter, a few jokes that could have been cut. But for the most part you're too busy enjoying the film to care.
A lot of fans, myself among them, have complained about characters like Thor not having the same level of power they do in the Comics. While Hemsworth isn't Rune King Thor, he's stronger here than he's ever been. The fact that he's even able to wound Thanos with Stormbreaker, when the Mad Titan is in full possession of all six Infinity Stones, is one of the film's many WTF?! moments.
Also, I want a replica Stormbreaker. Now!
As I said before, the cast has never been better, but without a doubt, this is Thanos's movie. Some people have compared Brolin's performance to Ledger's Joker. In fact, he's better. The Joker was pure chaos. Thanos, while far more powerful and dangerous, has a clear end goal: save the universe by destroying half the life in it. It's pragmatism on a God-like, terrifying scale. His sacrifice of Gamora is as genuinely moving as it is horrifying. Brolin's Thanos is actually a far better, more complex character than the Comic Book version, with his utterly selfish obsession with Death. In this movie, Thanos is actually obsessed with saving lives...he's just willing to kill Trillions to do it.
The final battle scenes, which cut seamlessly between Wakanda(forever!
)and Titan, are breathtaking. I wasn't expecting to see all the Black Order go down for the dirt nap - RIP, Maw - but as I said, this is a War Movie. And the final scenes, with half the heroes dead, rams that point home.Trivia,
- When it was announced that IW would be filming in Edinburgh, there were adverts for extras. I don't know where they were: you never see anyone during the Edinburgh scenes except the Avengers and Black Order. My home town has never looked more beautiful - or more empty!
- Giant Tyrion Lannister! Darth Red Skull! Happy dance!
- @Dragonlordxxxxx the after credit scene was too Nerdy even for me; what's the symbol on the pager Fury drops as he's dying?
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Something I found jarring about this film was the massive fluctuation in Thanos' power. When he first arrives, he squashes Hulk with only one Infinity Stone. Hulk is clearly the strongest Avenger with only Limit Break Thor able to hang with him. Later in the movie when he has more stones, he's getting knocked around by people who don't even have 1% of Hulk's strength. I think the Hulk squash was a poor choice. He should at least have put up more of a fight.
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Oh.
My.
God!
Simply the best Comic Book Movie I have ever seen. Were there flaws? Yes. But for the most part they were so minor as to be easily ignored. Whoever described this movie as, "relentless" was right on the money. Even with a running time of two and a half hours, I never felt that the movie dragged. The cast, from Newbies to veterans to the Godfather himself - no RDJ, no MCU - all played out of their skins, hit it out of the park, ran the ball the length of the field and spiked it in the end zone. Pick the sport's metaphor of your choice
To dwell on tiny imperfections - more of this in the Spoilers - would be churlish. I've never enjoyed a Comic Book movie more, or been more emotionally invested in the characters on screen. 10/10
IW starts the way it means to go on. The Russo's promised that within 5 minutes of his appearance, you would understand why Thanos is the ultimate Big Bad, and they weren't kidding. Besmirching the Hulk so bad he spends the rest of the movie hiding in Banner and sending Loki to Valhalla with a Vader Choke is one Hela of statement of intent.
From there, the movie rarely slows down. The Russo's described it as heist movie, but really it lives up to it's title: this is a War Film on a cosmic scale. Complete with heavy casualties. With a few exceptions - yes, looking at you, Guardians - the humour is dialled back and the movie is better for it. There a couple of scenes that could have been shorter, a few jokes that could have been cut. But for the most part you're too busy enjoying the film to care.
A lot of fans, myself among them, have complained about characters like Thor not having the same level of power they do in the Comics. While Hemsworth isn't Rune King Thor, he's stronger here than he's ever been. The fact that he's even able to wound Thanos with Stormbreaker, when the Mad Titan is in full possession of all six Infinity Stones, is one of the film's many WTF?! moments.
Also, I want a replica Stormbreaker. Now!
As I said before, the cast has never been better, but without a doubt, this is Thanos's movie. Some people have compared Brolin's performance to Ledger's Joker. In fact, he's better. The Joker was pure chaos. Thanos, while far more powerful and dangerous, has a clear end goal: save the universe by destroying half the life in it. It's pragmatism on a God-like, terrifying scale. His sacrifice of Gamora is as genuinely moving as it is horrifying. Brolin's Thanos is actually a far better, more complex character than the Comic Book version, with his utterly selfish obsession with Death. In this movie, Thanos is actually obsessed with saving lives...he's just willing to kill Trillions to do it.
The final battle scenes, which cut seamlessly between Wakanda(forever!
Trivia,
- When it was announced that IW would be filming in Edinburgh, there were adverts for extras. I don't know where they were: you never see anyone during the Edinburgh scenes except the Avengers and Black Order. My home town has never looked more beautiful - or more empty!
- Giant Tyrion! Darth Red Skull! Happy dance!
- @Dragonlordxxxxx the after credit scene was too Nerdy even for me; what's the symbol on the pager Fury drops as he's dying?
He was using a pager to get in touch with Captain Marvel. After all, she hasn't been seen since the 90's, back when pagers were a thing [/spoiler ]
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Oh.
My.
God!
Simply the best Comic Book Movie I have ever seen. Were there flaws? Yes. But for the most part they were so minor as to be easily ignored. Whoever described this movie as, "relentless" was right on the money. Even with a running time of two and a half hours, I never felt that the movie dragged. The cast, from Newbies to veterans to the Godfather himself - no RDJ, no MCU - all played out of their skins, hit it out of the park, ran the ball the length of the field and spiked it in the end zone. Pick the sport's metaphor of your choice
To dwell on tiny imperfections - more of this in the Spoilers - would be churlish. I've never enjoyed a Comic Book movie more, or been more emotionally invested in the characters on screen. 10/10
IW starts the way it means to go on. The Russo's promised that within 5 minutes of his appearance, you would understand why Thanos is the ultimate Big Bad, and they weren't kidding. Besmirching the Hulk so bad he spends the rest of the movie hiding in Banner and sending Loki to Valhalla with a Vader Choke is one Hela of statement of intent.
From there, the movie rarely slows down. The Russo's described it as heist movie, but really it lives up to it's title: this is a War Film on a cosmic scale. Complete with heavy casualties. With a few exceptions - yes, looking at you, Guardians - the humour is dialled back and the movie is better for it. There a couple of scenes that could have been shorter, a few jokes that could have been cut. But for the most part you're too busy enjoying the film to care.
A lot of fans, myself among them, have complained about characters like Thor not having the same level of power they do in the Comics. While Hemsworth isn't Rune King Thor, he's stronger here than he's ever been. The fact that he's even able to wound Thanos with Stormbreaker, when the Mad Titan is in full possession of all six Infinity Stones, is one of the film's many WTF?! moments.
Also, I want a replica Stormbreaker. Now!
As I said before, the cast has never been better, but without a doubt, this is Thanos's movie. Some people have compared Brolin's performance to Ledger's Joker. In fact, he's better. The Joker was pure chaos. Thanos, while far more powerful and dangerous, has a clear end goal: save the universe by destroying half the life in it. It's pragmatism on a God-like, terrifying scale. His sacrifice of Gamora is as genuinely moving as it is horrifying. Brolin's Thanos is actually a far better, more complex character than the Comic Book version, with his utterly selfish obsession with Death. In this movie, Thanos is actually obsessed with saving lives...he's just willing to kill Trillions to do it.
The final battle scenes, which cut seamlessly between Wakanda(forever!
Trivia,
- When it was announced that IW would be filming in Edinburgh, there were adverts for extras. I don't know where they were: you never see anyone during the Edinburgh scenes except the Avengers and Black Order. My home town has never looked more beautiful - or more empty!
- Giant Tyrion! Darth Red Skull! Happy dance!
- @Dragonlordxxxxx the after credit scene was too Nerdy even for me; what's the symbol on the pager Fury drops as he's dying?
Oh hell yeah!!!! Tonight 8pm Pacific time for me, buddy.
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Oh hell yeah!!!! Tonight 8pm Pacific time for me, buddy.
Enjoy it my Wakandan!<{monica}>
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Oh.
My.
God!
Simply the best Comic Book Movie I have ever seen. Were there flaws? Yes. But for the most part they were so minor as to be easily ignored. Whoever described this movie as, "relentless" was right on the money. Even with a running time of two and a half hours, I never felt that the movie dragged. The cast, from Newbies to veterans to the Godfather himself - no RDJ, no MCU - all played out of their skins, hit it out of the park, ran the ball the length of the field and spiked it in the end zone. Pick the sport's metaphor of your choice
To dwell on tiny imperfections - more of this in the Spoilers - would be churlish. I've never enjoyed a Comic Book movie more, or been more emotionally invested in the characters on screen. 10/10
IW starts the way it means to go on. The Russo's promised that within 5 minutes of his appearance, you would understand why Thanos is the ultimate Big Bad, and they weren't kidding. Besmirching the Hulk so bad he spends the rest of the movie hiding in Banner and sending Loki to Valhalla with a Vader Choke is one Hela of statement of intent.
From there, the movie rarely slows down. The Russo's described it as heist movie, but really it lives up to it's title: this is a War Film on a cosmic scale. Complete with heavy casualties. With a few exceptions - yes, looking at you, Guardians - the humour is dialled back and the movie is better for it. There a couple of scenes that could have been shorter, a few jokes that could have been cut. But for the most part you're too busy enjoying the film to care.
A lot of fans, myself among them, have complained about characters like Thor not having the same level of power they do in the Comics. While Hemsworth isn't Rune King Thor, he's stronger here than he's ever been. The fact that he's even able to wound Thanos with Stormbreaker, when the Mad Titan is in full possession of all six Infinity Stones, is one of the film's many WTF?! moments.
Also, I want a replica Stormbreaker. Now!
As I said before, the cast has never been better, but without a doubt, this is Thanos's movie. Some people have compared Brolin's performance to Ledger's Joker. In fact, he's better. The Joker was pure chaos. Thanos, while far more powerful and dangerous, has a clear end goal: save the universe by destroying half the life in it. It's pragmatism on a God-like, terrifying scale. His sacrifice of Gamora is as genuinely moving as it is horrifying. Brolin's Thanos is actually a far better, more complex character than the Comic Book version, with his utterly selfish obsession with Death. In this movie, Thanos is actually obsessed with saving lives...he's just willing to kill Trillions to do it.
The final battle scenes, which cut seamlessly between Wakanda(forever!
Trivia,
- When it was announced that IW would be filming in Edinburgh, there were adverts for extras. I don't know where they were: you never see anyone during the Edinburgh scenes except the Avengers and Black Order. My home town has never looked more beautiful - or more empty!
- Giant Tyrion! Darth Red Skull! Happy dance!
- @Dragonlordxxxxx the after credit scene was too Nerdy even for me; what's the symbol on the pager Fury drops as he's dying?
The crazy thing is that I've read all of the spoilers in this thread and I want to see it even more now. I can't fucking wait for tonight.
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I'm resisting spoilers so bad.
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Darth Red Skull sounded significantly less arrogant. As though he had been humbled by his long exile and all but admitted it was a mistake to try and gain control of the Infinity Stones. It was the perfect ironic punishment for the Skull. In order to claim the Soul Stone, he would have to sacrifice someone he loved. And as a psychopath, he had never loved anyone.
If they bring him back, I wonder of he'll keep his new powers? He was able to at least levitate himself
If they bring him back, I wonder of he'll keep his new powers? He was able to at least levitate himself
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My 10 year old kid is with a handful of friends in the theater right now.
I saw it this morning, but really want to watch it with him.
He is not a fan of suspenseful or violent movies (he literally told me "why can't more Marvel movies just follow Thor Ragnarok's humor themes").
I whatsapped with the mom who brought the kids if he wants any spoilers or any heads up (for the record, he always wants spoilers before the movie starts), but the mom replied with a "LOL, No." I assume she never let him see my message.
Anywho, I have a feeling I'm going to have to bring a cot out of the attic and crash in his room tonight.
It is not a particularly violent movie.
I saw it this morning, but really want to watch it with him.
He is not a fan of suspenseful or violent movies (he literally told me "why can't more Marvel movies just follow Thor Ragnarok's humor themes").
I whatsapped with the mom who brought the kids if he wants any spoilers or any heads up (for the record, he always wants spoilers before the movie starts), but the mom replied with a "LOL, No." I assume she never let him see my message.
Anywho, I have a feeling I'm going to have to bring a cot out of the attic and crash in his room tonight.
It is not a particularly violent movie.
The deaths are not graphic, but the deaths are all done in a very personal matter...very hands on.
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Keep resisting, brother.
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Oh.
My.
God!
Simply the best Comic Book Movie I have ever seen. Were there flaws? Yes. But for the most part they were so minor as to be easily ignored. Whoever described this movie as, "relentless" was right on the money. Even with a running time of two and a half hours, I never felt that the movie dragged. The cast, from Newbies to veterans to the Godfather himself - no RDJ, no MCU - all played out of their skins, hit it out of the park, ran the ball the length of the field and spiked it in the end zone. Pick the sport's metaphor of your choice
To dwell on tiny imperfections - more of this in the Spoilers - would be churlish. I've never enjoyed a Comic Book movie more, or been more emotionally invested in the characters on screen. 10/10
I didn't think I could get anymore excited, but seeing this, I am more excitededed than I have been. I don't know how my body will be able to wait until tomorrow night to see this. Fucking geeking out here. Still staying spoiler free thank god....
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Honest question: If Red Skull committed suicide, would be have been given the soul stone?
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