If you’re on
your way out to see the movie-skip this and get going, you won’t regret it. If
you still have a few hours before showtime, here are 10 things you might want
to know before you go.
1. The movie is long.
2. It received a lower Rotten Tomatoes
score than several other marvel movies including Thor Ragnarok and Black
Panther. But in its defense, back story had to be woven into it to sew all the
character together. So its forgivable.
3. Thanos is by far the most dangerous
character the Avengers have ever faced and can hold his own in every battle.
4. Thanos is also a well-constructed
character. He’s no megalomaniac, spouting over-the-top threats. He has a clear
plan and is determined to see it through, regardless of the personal pain it
brings him.
5. Several Marvel characters are
brutally murdered by him.
6. The movie has a lot of very funny
jokes in the early stages but becomes intensely solemn as the body count
increases.
7. When one’s emotions like empathy and
compassion outweigh one’s sense of responsibility disaster is imminent. Three
major Marvel characters choose emotion over responsibility with horrific
results.
8. Some of the trailers are misleading.
In the trailers the Hulk is featured in the Battle of Wakanda, in the movie he
is not, but Bruce Banner is.
9. During the Movie Nick Fury attempts
to contact Captain Marvel, a female super—hero supposedly for the sequel who is
said to be the most powerful of all the Marvel characters. I read Marvel comics
for thirty years and never heard of her.
10. Spider-Man is supposed to be around
15 years old. Yet he is portrayed as if he were 10. If you’ve ever raised a
teenager (I raised 2) you know they are rebellious, sullen, angry, pains-in
-the-asses, spoiling for a fight. Instead Peter is following Stark around like
his lap dog, begging for approval. It was endearing in the beginning but now it’s
just annoying.
That being said, Avengers Infinity War brings it all together
for a hell of a ride with a startling conclusion. Well worth your time. There
is so much packed into this movie you might want to see it twice to pick up on
all it has to offer.
If you are a fan of
the Marvel movies this is a must see. And the sooner the better because I guarantee
the spoilers will be coming at a furious rate and may ruin many of the best
parts of the movie for you.
