The fact that this film even exists is practically a miracle unto itself. Managing so many characters and stories into one cohesive whole that culminate into one final point is, well, nearly impossible. Many have failed trying to do far less. And yet, here we are.
With that said, this is not a perfect film, but it is a perfect conclusion. The story is not self contained. You HAVE to know the MCU up to this point to understand the characters and their motivations and, more importantly, to understand the conclusions.
There are a few twists and turns, but when you know this is the culmination of over a decade of stories, there isn't much room for deviations from the number of conclusions that would be satisfying for long-time fans.
Even with those constraints in mind (come on... it's a superhero movie... a superhero movie to conclude all the other superhero movies) the film still manages to have some tension and doubt. There were still situations where I feared for the characters' lives, when the plan was in doubt. To do that even when I know they had to give everyone a satisfying ending or face a worldwide lynch mob, and yet draw me into the film and make me feel that, is amazing.
I could nitpick little things here and there. I could point out dumb decisions or minor inconsistencies. But at that point, I would be actively trying to sound like I know better. Which I don't. Because for every nitpick I can find, I honestly can't point to a way to change it that would make the conclusion more satisfying. It would be like hiking to the summit of a massive mountain and complaining that I chipped a nail.
A perfect ending to a massive series (No spoilers)
The fact that this film even exists is practically a miracle unto itself. Managing so many characters and stories into one cohesive whole that culminate into one final point is, well, nearly impossible. Many have failed trying to do far less. And yet, here we are.
With that said, this is not a perfect film, but it is a perfect conclusion. The story is not self contained. You HAVE to know the MCU up to this point to understand the characters and their motivations and, more importantly, to understand the conclusions.
There are a few twists and turns, but when you know this is the culmination of over a decade of stories, there isn't much room for deviations from the number of conclusions that would be satisfying for long-time fans.
Even with those constraints in mind (come on... it's a superhero movie... a superhero movie to conclude all the other superhero movies) the film still manages to have some tension and doubt. There were still situations where I feared for the characters' lives, when the plan was in doubt. To do that even when I know they had to give everyone a satisfying ending or face a worldwide lynch mob, and yet draw me into the film and make me feel that, is amazing.
I could nitpick little things here and there. I could point out dumb decisions or minor inconsistencies. But at that point, I would be actively trying to sound like I know better. Which I don't. Because for every nitpick I can find, I honestly can't point to a way to change it that would make the conclusion more satisfying. It would be like hiking to the summit of a massive mountain and complaining that I chipped a nail.
10/10.