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As Thanos sets about his quest for finding the infinity stones and carrying out his twisted scheme, the Avengers join forces with their allies to stop him from causing chaos and destruction.
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Overall, I really enjoyed the movie. The action and pacing kept the story going, and it was truly impressive how the directors, Anthony Russo and Joe Russo, wove in character arcs throughout the multiple locales and action sequences. As one Vox reviewer highlighted, this movie mirrored onscreen how superhero comics do big crossover series in print. That the Marvel Universe managed to pull together all the myriad characters and story threads together — and did it well — is a Herculean feat, in and of itself.
I was also impressed with how expressive the CGI was for Thanos. I knew the Purple One was CGI, and yet I could not help but be moved by the genuine emotion captured in Thanos’s face — or rather, how they managed to capture actor Josh Brolin’s acting and emoting underneath all the CGI.
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The battle of Wakanda was a visual Marvel.
Thanos’ army invades Wakanda to retrieve the Mind Stone from Vision, and with most of the Avengers still on Earth, it’s time for everyone to get their fight scene in. Some of the film's best CGI is showcased in the depiction of Wakanda’s energy shields and advanced weaponry.
Thor makes a dramatic entrance. This was Thor's first visit to Earth in roughly three years.
One of the most impressive parts of Avengers: Infinity War was the buildup of Thor throughout the movie. Thor is removed from most of the relevant planets where conflict takes place, allowing time to develop his character both emotionally and physically. At Earth's lowest hour, when it seems like Wakanda will be overrun by Thanos' minions, a Bifrost beam shoots down, Thor's music plays, and a brand new, more powerful Thor the battle.
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I was impressed by how the ending raised the stakes. It connected back to the original comics series while also standing on its own. I also have to admit that one of my first thoughts after the movie ended was, “Now how are they going to get out of this one??!“
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