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Avengers: Infinity War Review Thread
- Thread starter Sibersk Esto
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I just spent 10 hours today and yesterday each digging ditches. My theater has recliners. The temptation to sleep mid movie will be strong.
I know it always comes down to subjective opinions. I'm trying to accept that, fully.
But I still find it fascinating that we have so many die-hard fans in here praising it as the best MCU film ever-ever, and some big fans, John Campea for one little example, ranking it in their top 5, but not finding it to be exemplary.
Yes, that's how opinions work, so I guess I'm just pontificating out my ass, but there you have my thoughts for the hour.
But I still find it fascinating that we have so many die-hard fans in here praising it as the best MCU film ever-ever, and some big fans, John Campea for one little example, ranking it in their top 5, but not finding it to be exemplary.
Yes, that's how opinions work, so I guess I'm just pontificating out my ass, but there you have my thoughts for the hour.
It's probably one of those "not a great movie, but a lot of great shit happens." deals, which is fine. Sometimes that's why we go to the movies.
For me, no MCU movie has topped Winter Soldier, and I doubt this will too, but it'll still probably be a top 3.
Die hard fans are always making every new movies as the "best MCU movie ever"
This is pretty much how I feel. Winter Soldier isn't just my favorite MCU movie, it's one of my favorite movies ever. So, my expectations aren't that IW will be my favorite MCU movie (unrealistic)... I just expect it to be the biggest spectacle I've ever seen on a theater screen - and it sounds like that is what it is.
I find that a lot of times when someone say it isn't "exemplary", what they really mean is "it doesn't do something completely unlike anything else". But even if it's a simpler or derivative movie, that doesn't mean it can't make up for it with great character, writing, action, overall beats etc.
As an example; plenty of people still cite Iron Man as one of the best movies in the MCU. It kicked off the whole thing and at the time there was very few movies like it. Ant-Man came out at the tail-end of Phase 2, and it didn't get as much praise in the context of which it came out in. That said... I still find Ant-Man the far, far better movie, because it has a much more palpable 3-act structure and overall better characters.
As a non-MCU example, Spirited Away is commonly considered the best Ghibli movie by many, and is a unique fantasy story. In contrast, Kiki's Delivery Service is a very simple coming-of-age story - and even though I can acknowledge that Spirited Away is much more unique of a piece of film work, I still have more of a fondness of Kiki.
At surface value if you're used to what the MCU is, Infinity War isn't going to blow you away like other Marvel movies have (well, to be honest it might in a few aspects). But in spite of it's issues, what it does good, it does oh so good. And that finale, I can't stop thinking about it.
Same. It really won't hit me until I get in the theater but this is such a large event in not just cbm history, but film history overall
I have a ticket for IMAX 3D for 2:30 AM Friday night but I am thinking that is a little too ridiculously late and would ruin my Friday.
I just got another ticket for regular digital for 11:30 PM, but I am still double minded.
I just got another ticket for regular digital for 11:30 PM, but I am still double minded.
I was gonna wait to watch this tomorrow with my wife
said fuck it ill go tonight 1030 pm showiiiing yeah. not gonna lie, half the reason Im going is because Im worried some asshole is gonna spoil it for me
said fuck it ill go tonight 1030 pm showiiiing yeah. not gonna lie, half the reason Im going is because Im worried some asshole is gonna spoil it for me
Yeah these are about my feelings. Kinda disappointed, bored and felt like not much happened.
Middle of the road film, I'd say it's maybe on par with Avengers 1. MC reflects that. Don't know if I'd ever rewatch it.
The more characters they add, the less I like it. Focused solos are better.
It's weird that Rocket and Thor had maybe the best chemistry in the film.
Did any of you watch this at an Alamo Drafthouse?
If so, was there an MCU recap during the pre-show?
If so, was there an MCU recap during the pre-show?
I hope i don't become one when seeing it. Super excited lol
There's subtle genius to the idea. People hate on it left and right, but the change is ultimately why people will connect with him as much as they do.
Knowing the crowd, it's pretty much impossible. I expect annoying laughter and clapping every 10 seconds.
Damn this theater is packed, loud, and ready to go. Movie starts in 15, have fun tonight guys.
Been great watching people's impressions pile in today. Can't get this film out of my head. Got my second viewing later today with my eldest son and I have no idea how he's going to take the ending.
It's a complete film, but only half a story.
You need to see Thor 3 because it's absolutely brilliant.
But yes, it would certainly help you for Infinity War.
Anything since Civil War should be considered key in my opinion.
Oh yeah there was 30 minutes of fucking ads and previews before the movie. Was insane. Last movie I went to I showed up 5 minutes after start time and it had already begun.
Yeah no kidding
