Dozens of movies in the making, Infinity War has been on the minds of Marvel since the day Tony Stark put on his power armor, and the pay off here is quite satisfying. Stellar fights, great interactions, and a world so expertly crafted and intertwined, even though there are a LOT of players on the field, it's easy to follow along on their fast-paced stories. The sheer scale and ambition of this film is almost inhumanly grand, but the film still brings it all together for a supremely fun experience.
As to be expected, Marvel's special effects are absolute eye candy, with larger-than-life superpowers, locales and creatures on full display, never looking out of place even in the beautifully captured streets of New York. The heroes and their excellently written and generously humorous interactions are still as surreal as ever, especially with the Guardians now thrown into the mix, but top billing goes to Thanos the villain, who completely steals the show. Josh Brolin brought something truly special to the table with his performance, and the film could not have operated so well without Thanos placed at its helm. It definitely felt as though this was Thanos's movie, with all the past Marvel events leading to his epic, universe-spanning adventure.
One thing to note is that in order to truly enjoy Infinity War to its maximum potential, it is mandatory to have watched almost all the previous Marvel films. Very key details and relationships will only make sense if you have watched the previous movies, otherwise you will likely be lost at a lot of important points. The motivations of certain characters may not make a lot of sense without the necessary context, especially Thanos himself.
Still, Infinity War is the new height of the Marvel cinematic experience - it's a joy for all senses. If you're a fan of Marvel, you will not be disappointed. If you are just starting out however, you may want to do a little research and get caught up on the Marvel Universe, but once you are, your diligence will be rewarded with one of the best superhero films crafted to date.
Big Setup for a Big Payoff
Dozens of movies in the making, Infinity War has been on the minds of Marvel since the day Tony Stark put on his power armor, and the pay off here is quite satisfying. Stellar fights, great interactions, and a world so expertly crafted and intertwined, even though there are a LOT of players on the field, it's easy to follow along on their fast-paced stories. The sheer scale and ambition of this film is almost inhumanly grand, but the film still brings it all together for a supremely fun experience.
As to be expected, Marvel's special effects are absolute eye candy, with larger-than-life superpowers, locales and creatures on full display, never looking out of place even in the beautifully captured streets of New York. The heroes and their excellently written and generously humorous interactions are still as surreal as ever, especially with the Guardians now thrown into the mix, but top billing goes to Thanos the villain, who completely steals the show. Josh Brolin brought something truly special to the table with his performance, and the film could not have operated so well without Thanos placed at its helm. It definitely felt as though this was Thanos's movie, with all the past Marvel events leading to his epic, universe-spanning adventure.
One thing to note is that in order to truly enjoy Infinity War to its maximum potential, it is mandatory to have watched almost all the previous Marvel films. Very key details and relationships will only make sense if you have watched the previous movies, otherwise you will likely be lost at a lot of important points. The motivations of certain characters may not make a lot of sense without the necessary context, especially Thanos himself.
Still, Infinity War is the new height of the Marvel cinematic experience - it's a joy for all senses. If you're a fan of Marvel, you will not be disappointed. If you are just starting out however, you may want to do a little research and get caught up on the Marvel Universe, but once you are, your diligence will be rewarded with one of the best superhero films crafted to date.