my review after sleeping on it
Positives
- I was pleasantly surprised how quick this movie got real, they didn't waste any time showing just how threatening Thanos was
- The Black Order coulda used a tad more development but Ebony Maw and Proxima Midnight were outstanding. Maw was so smooth with his powers
- this is the biggest range of emotions they've had in any MCU flick. First time ever where it felt like they truly feared the villain and it's the second time where the villain showed emotion himself (Killmonger was first)
- with such an enormous cast I was worried the chemistry wouldn't be there but I gotta give them props. They pulled it off. I like how each group was separated, they all bounced off each other well and weren't just quickly convinced of how the others operate. Like I enjoyed the clashes between Stark and Strange then Stark and Starlord.
- the effects were very impressive for bout 95% of the movie. Something looked off during that scene of Thanos sitting on the steps by his throne with Gamora though
- DEATH! Finally got some big deaths even if some may be temporary. Not for everyone though, RIP to those we lost. Hopefully not Tessa bae though
Negatives
- the Hulk comedic attempts just didn't land for me at all
- Thor and Rocket's mission took wayyyyyyy too long. The payoff was great when he put the axe to use but damn if that mission was boring as hell
- Starlord reacting emotionally and dooming everyone an hour after he tried to stop Drax from doing the exact same thing was stupid
- Shuri's scene seemed pointless if Vision was just gonna dip out of there anyway
- Red Skull being there, huh? How?
- was the scene with Gamora and Thanos post finger snap a dream?
- Nebula having footage of Gamora saying she found the soul stone was awfully convenient
Overall
I was entertained thoroughly. Not ready to say best MCU flick ever, I need to watch BP again once the Blu Ray drops but it's definitely no less than top 3. Thanos and Thor made the movie to me. 9/10