Best Of

Man, that film was spectacular. I feel so weird now that it's over. 11 years and 22 movies to get to this point, it's exciting to think we've lived at a time to experience something like this. As far as I'm concerned, what the MCU has accomplished is unprecedented in film, and they managed to execute the whole thing at such a high level, it's an astonishing achievement. Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened.

The cold open with Hawkeye and his family was brutal. As soon as it faded into scene I knew it had to be pre-snap, and when it happened it still broke me. That was so hard to watch.

I loved seeing the 5 year time gap and seeing how everyone dealt with the horrifying reality they were in. Some were trying to be positive (Cap), some were completely destroyed (Thor, Hawkeye). The ensuing time traveling caper movie we got was equally amazing.

Tony Stark has almost died like 3 times now so it almost felt like a jebait for him to be the one, but it did happen and I cried. Knowing how much he had to lose after seeing him with his family out in the woods, that one hurt. And to think that in Infinity War, Dr. Strange saved Tony's life by forfeiting the time stone ("Tony, it was the only way"), only for Strange to know this moment would just lead to Tony losing his life a little later on for the greater good makes the whole thing so macabre. When you look back and realize Tony asks Strange "Is this the one where we win? What happens" and Strange says that he cannot say because then it might not happen makes this whole thing really dark.

I had a feeling we'd lose Stark and -maybe- Cap, but Black Widow took me by surprise and crushed me As soon as they got to Vormir to take the soul stone I realized someone had to die, and my stomach sank. What a moment.

Honestly the deaths were so impactful in this movie, it's incredible seeing actual consequence unfolding in this film. We've watched so many MCU movies without major death happening and this movie made us pay the price. Similar to what @RyanFodder said - when Tony died, I've never experienced a public crying session like I did tonight in the theater. People were sobbing all around me. It hit hard.

@Canti said:
Fat Thor - Okay yeah, it's goofy, unexpected, and there's some laughs but as a whole I think it's the most depressing story arc. He lost almost everyone he had to Thanos even before the snap and he was in the most powerful position to prevent it from happening in the first place and still failed. He blames himself for the loss of trillions of lives, several of which were his friends. That combined with the inability to reverse it was just too much.

Yeah I agree. This was one of the most extreme examples of the fallout Thanos' deeds had on people. Thor lost literally everything - his planet, his love, family, and friends. And after all that he was unable to just get justice for the person responsible for it all. He fell off the deep end hard and from the moment he lobbed Thanos' head off in the beginning of the movie you can tell that he's just completely run out of resolve. He's a shell of a god. It was funny but it was also super sad to watch.

Great film. Great conclusion to a massive franchise. Can't wait to see it again.

Captain America using Thor's Hammer >> Yoda fights count Dooku

What an epic battle and a ton of changes for the MCU.

• Valkyrie as the new Queen of Asgard
• Sam as the new Captain America
• Cap finally got that dance
• Black Widow
• Thor is now a Guardian of the Galaxy
• Pepper Potts a full-fledged superhero
• Perma-hulk
• The kid from Iron Man 3 showing up at the funeral: maybe the next Iron Man?

I loved the buddy-movie aspect, the team-ups, the heist part of the movie, and the fucking end battle was epic beyond compare... but I truly do wish we could have seen more of Captain Marvel in action.

High expectations = OBLITERATED

Thoughts in no particular order.

When Cap gets Thor's hammer and there's the shot of him with it and his shield, people in the theater were literally jumping out of their seats and screaming. If that moment didn't absolutely and unquestionably deserve such a reaction then I don't know what the fuck does.

I find it weird that the only reference to Vision is Wanda telling Thanos he took everything from her.

I wish there had been more of Wanda and Danvers. The two of them could wipe the floor with Thanos one on one. Also, they super cute.

Really enjoyed seeing The Ancient One just NOPE Banner into the spirit realm and that whole interaction. Amazing acting from Tilda Swinton for such a short role.

Concerning Black Widow, I'm not crying YOU'RE CRYING.

It is established via Gamora, Nebula, and Thanos that it's possible to pull someone from a previous timeline into the present and then they're just there. That said, why can't they pull Natasha back from just before her and Clint get the soul stone? Am I missing something?

YOU HAVE THE SOUL STONE AND THANOS IS GONE. USE IT TO REVIVE NAT. Please revive Nat.

Nat is gone, I AM crying, EVERYONE is crying.

Thanos punching Danvers and not getting a reaction of any kind until using the power stone - priceless.

Setting up the elevator fight scene from Winter Soldier and shutting it down with two words was brilliant.

Fat Thor - Okay yeah, it's goofy, unexpected, and there's some laughs but as a whole I think it's the most depressing story arc. He lost almost everyone he had to Thanos even before the snap and he was in the most powerful position to prevent it from happening in the first place and still failed. He blames himself for the loss of trillions of lives, several of which were his friends. That combined with the inability to reverse it was just too much.

Spiderman - Instant kill activated. YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!

Scott Lang - A rat accidentally brings Scott back from the quantum realm and doing so triggers the events that will save the universe. Nameless rodent is the true hero of the MCU.

Really glad Rhodey finally got such an important role in the story and even earned Nebula's respect. Been a big fan of that character since Iron Man 2 and seeing him back at his full potential after thinking he might not even survive Civil War was satisfying. Maybe Don Cheadle is just awesome.

When Pepper showed up in an Iron Man suit I legit did not recognize her and for a few minutes kept thinking "who the hell was that?" People can hate on Gwyneth Paltrow all they want and as they have done for years but I absolutely love the relationship between Tony and Pepper. Seeing her join the battle when they have a daughter to fight for was amazing.

Cap's choice to return the stones and then live out his life in the time he belongs in is so bittersweet I think I might get bitter-diabetes just from watching it but he's earned it and that's all that matters.

Tony Stark...

It started with you, it ended with you.

Thank you.

I can't even. I've never seen a theater collectively cry before.

That was the most emotional super hero movie ever.

I cried during the credits as they highlighted the epic moments for each character. I don't even know why.

Master stroke.

HOLY FUCKING SHIT

Someone create a spoilers thread asap so I can avoid it until tomorrow afternoon.

I didn't feel like doing the late thursday show. Old.

Tony Stark sells the movie tickets, Dr. Strange pulls the strings.

The music just turns me into a puddle on the floor.

Also: BILLY DEE WILLIAMS