Review: Avengers: Infinity War Is Marvel's Ultimatum

A landmark for contemporary cinema. This might sound a little megalomaniacal, but that's exactly what Avengers: Infinity War represents. I say this because of the stupendous work that the Marvel did, condensing a narrative of no less than 10 years into an impressive film.

The film is directed by Joe Russo e Anthony Russo, in addition to having the roadmap for Christopher Marcus e stephen mcfeely. On the other hand, in its cast, we have so many names that it is even difficult to name them all. But if you've been following the Marvel Cinematic Universe longer, you'll recognize everyone there.

Solid and fun storyline

The plot itself is nothing outside of what has been proposed since before the movie was announced. the intergalactic titan Thanos (Josh Brolin) finally begins his search for the six Infinity Stones, artifacts indirectly presented in several other films in the Marvel universe.

However, the way this is conveyed in the film gives all the gas to the narrative. Also, this narrative is primarily villain-centric, which is a very positive thing. Thanos' search for his gems is precisely the right motivation to summon the Avengers, the Guardians of the Galaxy and all the other characters.

Thus, in a film rhythm that works in several simultaneous blocks, new interactions begin to emerge. In this logic, the film finally finds a very good tone between humor, action and tension. No, Avengers: Infinity War It's not a dark and dense film. However, he puts his heavy moods right, without erasing them with excessive humor.

The biggest crossover of all?

Of course, when we talk about Avengers: Infinity War, what draws the most attention is the combination of so many already known figures in a single film. This ambitious project earned the film the reputation of “the most ambitious ever made”. But of course, this also involves numerous risks to the plot.

Fortunately, we can say that the worst risks (deleting characters and using them only as fan service) were masterfully avoided here. Even if some characters are a little more oblivious to everything than others, the end result is something very balanced.

Also, the film works very well on its own. It manages to be a link with the 10 years of history of Marvel Studios at the same time that it is also a prologue to Avengers 4. However, in the midst of all this, we have a story with goals set and fulfilled, which leave those who watch the film satisfied. , even with a very strong taste of “I want more” in my throat.

Fair highlights for movie time

As stated above, the balance between the characters is very well respected. In addition to giving due prominence to most of the famous heroes of the Marvel, the film also surprises with new focuses. Using from conversations and unusual interactions to the action scenes themselves, all the characters get a good time on the screen.

Some honorable mentions for Gamora, Scarlet Witch, Vision e Thor who, even scrapped in their films, achieve incredible scenes in Avengers: Infinity War. The result is so impressive that it refers to other epic conclusions of franchises that went down in history, such as Lord of the Rings e Star Wars.

Epic and frantic action

The action, needless to say, is one of the highlights of the film. With sensational photography mixed with unusual and innovative choreography, the feature surprises. Some of its action sequences will likely quickly come to be considered the best in the world. Marvel in the movies so far.

Part of the shocking quality of this action is also the emotional impact they have on the audience. And, obviously, this is due to the combo of excellent performances with very well-built characters over the years. It's impossible to see the titan Thanos walking on the screen and not feel his grandeur and power, for example.

Look worthy of the biggest screens

Along with that, we have a beautiful photograph. Marvel's amazing work with the look of their characters gets better with every movie. The colorful look finds its balance with tense atmospheres, making the whole thing really work like a living comic book.

The fact that the film was shot entirely in IMAX can also be felt. The immersion that the special effects provide is unparalleled, as is the universal scale that the film presents. Needless to say, the visual effects are surreal, doing things that, 10 years ago when Iron Man hit theaters, was unimaginable.

Marvel's Greatest Villain

As has been said before, Thanos, in addition to being the villain, is the central point of the entire movie. With that, Avengers: Infinity War makes the violet titan look much more like an anti-hero than a villain. But make no mistake, that doesn't make him any less evil or less imposing. On the contrary, it only makes the character much more intimate to the audience.

Throughout the film, we are shown several fragments of Thanos' story. In these fragments, we can see his relationship with his daughters, Gamora and Nebula. In addition, we also see the tone of humor that the character has, his goals and motivations. All of this makes him one of the richest characters in all of Marvel.

A charisma like that leaves the already dear Loki in the slipper, in addition to referring a lot to another stupendous Marvel villain, killmonger. However, if the villain of the recent Black Panther surprised by its realism, Thanos surprises by its epic tone. The villain's surprising power is not all he possesses and that makes him an unparalleled being in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Worthy, in fact, to be the reason for the meeting of all the characters of the company.

there's always a way to be better

Of course, not everything is completely perfect, even if it is very close to it. Among the points that could be better, perhaps is the construction of some characters on screen. Even though the scales are well balanced in Avengers: Infinity War, some characters aren't as appreciated as they were in previous films.

At the same time, some combat scales were not used in the best way. Of course, that doesn't make them bad scenes, but maybe they could be even more epic, if scale effects were better applied. Fortunately, these details are just that in the end result: details.

A milestone for superhero movies

Much has been tweeted about the surprises the film holds.. In addition, the very Marvel and its actors started campaigns on social networks so that spoilers not be released. In fact, this impact is felt throughout the film and information that spoils the film's surprises should not be encouraged.

Some events and revelations are actually milestones that change Marvel's direction in cinema. With that, we have an epic film that has gone down in history since its first conception. Whether he would enter as a supreme failure or a milestone for cinema was in doubt.

Now we are absolutely certain that Avengers: Infinity War has gone down in history as one of the most ambitious films of all time. On top of that, as well as Iron Man in 2008 and The Avengers in 2012, this is another stupendous point from the studio, which leaves good paths for the future.