When it comes down to superhero movies, the Russo brothers 2018 spectacle Avengers Infinity War is one of the greatest to date. With a build up of 10 years, the Russo brothers do not disappoint, giving the audience a great combination of sound, visual and acting brilliance.
In the film, our heroes are faced with the most difficult challenge to date, Thanos (Josh Brolin). In the first scene of the film, we join Thor (Chris Hemsworth) and Loki (Tom Hiddleston) upon their freighter in space where Thanos has run rampant. This looks like a continuation over from Thor: Ragnarok (2017) yet, things are not looking so good for the God of thunder. Within the first five minutes of the film, a major star of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been killed off, showing the audience this is like no other Marvel film they have never seen before. The fact that the Russo brothers have chosen to start with this rather than a light-hearted scene which we are used to really throws the audience off with what they’re expecting
Where we never really see Brolin’s facial expressions, he killed (pardon the pun) this role. This is the first time in a Marvel film where we see a villain take the main stage and not get shut down by earth‘ mightiest’ heroes, and Brolin does a great job in making his character come across as an almost necessary evil. With his previous roles in other films, this is the first chance we get to experience him in a villainous role and he does not disappoint. Where in the comics, Thanos is heartless and has no sympathy what-so-ever, we see a different side on the screen, who believes he’s doing a ‘good deed’ by trying to wipe out half of the universe, so we do not run ourselves into the ground like his home planet, Titan did.
With a monumental build-up of 10 years on screen. Marvel and the Russo’s had to make sure everything in this film was perfect and in my opinion, it was. With the most massive ensemble cast Marvel have ever used, its hard for it not to be with the likes of Robert Downy Jr, Chris Evans and Chris Pratt. And the cast works well together, a scene on Thanos’ home planet Titan, we finally get to see Tony Stark and Peter Quill on the same screen. With their first encounter being a joke-filled ‘my ego is bigger than your ego’ bout, its hard to not sit and laugh while they converse. Another great duo in this film is Rocket (Bradley Cooper) and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) the two have such chemistry that you feel like that’s what’s been missing from this franchise for a very long time.
However, no film is without its faults and this film is no different. Where there is a great ensemble cast, it also feels like it could be a little too much. With stars ranging from Scarlette Johansson (Black Widow) to Dave Bautista (Drax), it feels like not all of the characters are utilised the way they should’ve been. Yet with only the main heroes being portrayed on screen, you can only imagine what could’ve been done with an even bigger universe with more characters and a more in-depth storyline. Another flaw with this film, is you are pretty much expected to know whats happened thus’ far in the universe. With eighteen films in the franchise already, its very long storyline to follow with a combined total of thirty-eight hours of screen time, you’re agreeing to make this film series part of your life as they’re not easy to forget. This, however, could also be considered a good thing, as for sure fans (me included) this film was what I was looking forward most to this year as it finally brought together all of my favourite heroes from the comics onto the big screen.
The iconic audio in this film really ties it all together. Alan Silvestri, the music composer for the film has done an exceptional job at making you feel really immersed in the action on scene. The Iconic theme of ‘The Avengers’ composed by the man himself, Alan Silvestri has mastered the art of making a theme song that is so memorable that no matter when it plays its associated with the Avengers instantly. On the other hand, when there is no audio in this film, it works just as well. In the final scenes of the film, Thanos has run his wrath and the remaining Avengers fall silent. This is a fantastic touch in the film as we are given a chance to relate to the characters on screen, all who have lost their friends at the click of a finger.
In conclusion, Infinity War will forever hold a place in my heart for the real comic book film which ticked every box. Fantastic audio tracks accompanied with a fantastic ensemble cast, it makes the whole experience of going to see this film just that much better. Overall, if you’re a fan of comic book films, this is a must see and you will not be disappointed.
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