To close off MAYvel (on this site at least), I figured it was only fitting to look back at what's been, and see how they stack when compared to each other. It should be said that all of these are purely subjective, based on how much I enjoy watching the movies,
21. The Incredible Hulk
I'll start things off with the movie everyone forgot was in the MCU until Civil War brought back General Ross. While not a bad movie in terms of execution, it isn't really memorable either, as the only interesting thing is the behind the scenes dramas that went on with the movie, and everyone's attempts to take control of it. It's a shame that we can't get a dedicated Hulk movie now thanks to Universal's hold on the rights, but at least he gets to stay in the MCU. It would be cool to see more Hulk villains though going forward because while I don't know how many could hold a movie on their own, they can at the very least work as hired muscle for a bigger threat. It would also be a good excuse to get the other Hulks into a movie.
I'll start things off with the movie everyone forgot was in the MCU until Civil War brought back General Ross. While not a bad movie in terms of execution, it isn't really memorable either, as the only interesting thing is the behind the scenes dramas that went on with the movie, and everyone's attempts to take control of it. It's a shame that we can't get a dedicated Hulk movie now thanks to Universal's hold on the rights, but at least he gets to stay in the MCU. It would be cool to see more Hulk villains though going forward because while I don't know how many could hold a movie on their own, they can at the very least work as hired muscle for a bigger threat. It would also be a good excuse to get the other Hulks into a movie.
20. Thor: The Dark World
Another that's more dull rather than genuinely bad. I, like many others, are more impartial to Thor pre-Ragnarok and don't really go back to them other than best scene clips. I like the idea of The Convergence, and led to some good shots in the main fight scene, but I do wish they did more with it, and with showing off the powers of the Reality Stone because I genuinely cannot remember a single use of the Aether that felt like the use of the Reality Stone. I even remember when watching Age of Ultron for the first time saying to myself "Wait, that liquid stuff from Dark World was meant to be an Infinity Stone?", and going home afterwards to see what one, and if Dark World did anything that couldn't be explained by The Convergence. What hasn't helped Dark World for me was that the last time I saw it, it was in the original Marvel Movie Marathon for the site, and by then I was quickly getting sick of watching Marvel Movies (You would be too if you watched three Marvel Movies a week while balancing uni work, and having it start with Ang Lee's Hulk. Never forget the Hulk Poodle! Love the Hulk Poodle just as it loves you!)
Another that's more dull rather than genuinely bad. I, like many others, are more impartial to Thor pre-Ragnarok and don't really go back to them other than best scene clips. I like the idea of The Convergence, and led to some good shots in the main fight scene, but I do wish they did more with it, and with showing off the powers of the Reality Stone because I genuinely cannot remember a single use of the Aether that felt like the use of the Reality Stone. I even remember when watching Age of Ultron for the first time saying to myself "Wait, that liquid stuff from Dark World was meant to be an Infinity Stone?", and going home afterwards to see what one, and if Dark World did anything that couldn't be explained by The Convergence. What hasn't helped Dark World for me was that the last time I saw it, it was in the original Marvel Movie Marathon for the site, and by then I was quickly getting sick of watching Marvel Movies (You would be too if you watched three Marvel Movies a week while balancing uni work, and having it start with Ang Lee's Hulk. Never forget the Hulk Poodle! Love the Hulk Poodle just as it loves you!)
19. Iron Man 2
I can sum up this movie with one word, rushed. It was a rushed sequel to capitalise on the success of Iron Man 1, and while I don't hate it for it, there is a clear drop in quality because of it. I'll admit I do kinda like Justin Hammer as a pseudo-villain and hope that he comes back at some point just due to Sam Rockwell's performance. Whiplash though? I liked the cool fight at the race track, loves his bird... and that's all I remember about him. I can't even tell you if it's a disservice to the character cause I'm not a comics guy. Still though, bring back Hammer!
18. Thor
While certainly funnier then Dark World, Thor was good, but a one and done movie for me. I haven't found it to be as enjoyable on repeat visits due to the Fish Out of Water story structure. Loki was good here, but if I was to compare his appearances, this is most certainly the weakest he's been, but that's more due to it being the first film. I can let a lot of things slide for a first film so while this isn't objectively bad, it's just outclassed by other films.
While certainly funnier then Dark World, Thor was good, but a one and done movie for me. I haven't found it to be as enjoyable on repeat visits due to the Fish Out of Water story structure. Loki was good here, but if I was to compare his appearances, this is most certainly the weakest he's been, but that's more due to it being the first film. I can let a lot of things slide for a first film so while this isn't objectively bad, it's just outclassed by other films.
17. Avengers Age of Ultron
In terms of objective problems, there's too much foreshadowing for later films. I called Amazing Spider-Man 2 out for it, I'll call out Age of Ultron for it. That being said though? I do like Ultron as a villain, I like Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, so while it constantly flips between refreshing audiences with what happened before and telling them about what's coming, in a plot that feels like a rushed sequel, there are still enough things here for me to enjoy rewatching it. My only real complaint is that the Mega Ultron concept got cut, depending on execution, this could have made Top 10 just from Mega Ultron.
In terms of objective problems, there's too much foreshadowing for later films. I called Amazing Spider-Man 2 out for it, I'll call out Age of Ultron for it. That being said though? I do like Ultron as a villain, I like Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, so while it constantly flips between refreshing audiences with what happened before and telling them about what's coming, in a plot that feels like a rushed sequel, there are still enough things here for me to enjoy rewatching it. My only real complaint is that the Mega Ultron concept got cut, depending on execution, this could have made Top 10 just from Mega Ultron.
16. Spider-Man Homecoming
I like Tom Holland as a casting pick for Peter and Spider-Man. While I don't think this is the best Spider-Man can be, this is certainly the best-balanced Spider-Man, in the same way as I think Toby is a good Peter, and Andrew is a good Spider-Man. It's understandable that many would have issues with him being a Millenial now, but that understandably comes with the territory of bringing him into the modern era, things are going to change. Michael Keaton was really good as The Vulture, and though him being Liz's father was a small blemish when compared to many of the villains in the previous films being tied to Peter in some form, this is more forgiving as it's more coincidental rather than being fate, like how Norman Osborn's connected to Peter. It was enjoyable. Nothing amazing, but enjoyable enough to make me interested to see Far From Home when it comes out in a few months.
I like Tom Holland as a casting pick for Peter and Spider-Man. While I don't think this is the best Spider-Man can be, this is certainly the best-balanced Spider-Man, in the same way as I think Toby is a good Peter, and Andrew is a good Spider-Man. It's understandable that many would have issues with him being a Millenial now, but that understandably comes with the territory of bringing him into the modern era, things are going to change. Michael Keaton was really good as The Vulture, and though him being Liz's father was a small blemish when compared to many of the villains in the previous films being tied to Peter in some form, this is more forgiving as it's more coincidental rather than being fate, like how Norman Osborn's connected to Peter. It was enjoyable. Nothing amazing, but enjoyable enough to make me interested to see Far From Home when it comes out in a few months.
15. Captain America: The First Avenger
While the entire trilogy of Captain America movies are good, many would agree that The First Avenger is the weakest of them. A lot of interest or a lack thereof could come from the setting, how much do you like watching World War 2 Period Pieces? Because while this is a really good period piece, due to the setting, it's very "been there, done that" (kinda the easy trap to fall into when your enemy is basically Nazis with space guns). I can live with Chris Evens' head on a child's body, though I do not blame anyone who has an issue with that, it just suffers from the setting for me. Fun, fine, but how much can you tolerate Nazis?
While the entire trilogy of Captain America movies are good, many would agree that The First Avenger is the weakest of them. A lot of interest or a lack thereof could come from the setting, how much do you like watching World War 2 Period Pieces? Because while this is a really good period piece, due to the setting, it's very "been there, done that" (kinda the easy trap to fall into when your enemy is basically Nazis with space guns). I can live with Chris Evens' head on a child's body, though I do not blame anyone who has an issue with that, it just suffers from the setting for me. Fun, fine, but how much can you tolerate Nazis?
14. Ant-Man
The next three are interchangeable, but this one and Number 13 share something in common. Did you like Iron Man 1? Well how about Iron Man 1 but with *blank*, in this case, size changing powers and written as a heist movie. While I like Scott as a character, Hank suffers from exposition syndrome, Hope is kind of generic, and really just exists to set up a punchline in Ant-Man and The Wasp, and a lot of the side characters are kinda mediocre over all, to me at least (with the exception of Luis of course) and the villain... I didn't think it was possible to be worse then Stain, but at least Stain had some charm and was more connected to the hero other than having a similar suit. The action moments are fun, thanks to the size changing powers, but it has the feel of two different directions trying to work together, and it never clicks right as a result. I'm not one of those "this should have been the Edger Wright cut" because from what I've heard, it would have been even more similar to Iron Man 1 if he did.
The next three are interchangeable, but this one and Number 13 share something in common. Did you like Iron Man 1? Well how about Iron Man 1 but with *blank*, in this case, size changing powers and written as a heist movie. While I like Scott as a character, Hank suffers from exposition syndrome, Hope is kind of generic, and really just exists to set up a punchline in Ant-Man and The Wasp, and a lot of the side characters are kinda mediocre over all, to me at least (with the exception of Luis of course) and the villain... I didn't think it was possible to be worse then Stain, but at least Stain had some charm and was more connected to the hero other than having a similar suit. The action moments are fun, thanks to the size changing powers, but it has the feel of two different directions trying to work together, and it never clicks right as a result. I'm not one of those "this should have been the Edger Wright cut" because from what I've heard, it would have been even more similar to Iron Man 1 if he did.
13. Doctor Strange
Did you like Iron Man 1? How about Iron Man 1 but with magic and CGI to make you feel like you've taken a f$#@ ton of drugs? Visually, I love this movie, all the effects for the different dimensions, how the cities bend and contort in battle, I'd even go so far as to say this is one of the most visually impressive Marvel Movies to date. Problem is though that the story does not do anything for me. Characters are fine, but I do not care about why they're doing what they're doing other than to try and stop the villain from Casino Royal. If they can get the story down for the next one without sacrificing the CG work they did, I'll be all over that in a heart beat. Otherwise? Meh, but I know it can do better.
Did you like Iron Man 1? How about Iron Man 1 but with magic and CGI to make you feel like you've taken a f$#@ ton of drugs? Visually, I love this movie, all the effects for the different dimensions, how the cities bend and contort in battle, I'd even go so far as to say this is one of the most visually impressive Marvel Movies to date. Problem is though that the story does not do anything for me. Characters are fine, but I do not care about why they're doing what they're doing other than to try and stop the villain from Casino Royal. If they can get the story down for the next one without sacrificing the CG work they did, I'll be all over that in a heart beat. Otherwise? Meh, but I know it can do better.
12. Ant-Man and The Wasp
While I'm glad that they fixed the major problems with the first one, like I said in my review, I can't help but feel the placement was off in terms of releases. It just feels underdone when compared to Infinity War, and probably would have made for a great start of year movie if it wasn't for Black Panther. I know I shouldn't be comparing it to Infinity War this much, but I can't help it considering the situation of its release, and how I review these movies. It's not lower because I think it's a bad movie. Like I said, they fixed a lot of the issues the first movie had, but this is a case where I really wish they didn't go for a breather but kept the momentum going. Imagine if this spot was for something like a Black Order movie instead (for example), that led right into Infinity War from Thanos's perspective.
While I'm glad that they fixed the major problems with the first one, like I said in my review, I can't help but feel the placement was off in terms of releases. It just feels underdone when compared to Infinity War, and probably would have made for a great start of year movie if it wasn't for Black Panther. I know I shouldn't be comparing it to Infinity War this much, but I can't help it considering the situation of its release, and how I review these movies. It's not lower because I think it's a bad movie. Like I said, they fixed a lot of the issues the first movie had, but this is a case where I really wish they didn't go for a breather but kept the momentum going. Imagine if this spot was for something like a Black Order movie instead (for example), that led right into Infinity War from Thanos's perspective.
11. Captain Marvel
This might be controversial for many. I get the strangest feeling this is Ghostbusters 2016 territory, in which saying I like it will get anger from people, and saying I hate it will get anger from people. This placement is also the biggest "this could easily change" spot because I've only seen Captain Marvel once. I had some time to kill on International Women's Day, and there was an airing of it that was convenient. Is it a bad thing that I only saw it once? Not really, I don't recall a single movie I saw more than once at the Cinema. I thought the movie itself was fine. Nothing spectacular, nothing awful, just fine. I like what they did with the Skrull (I really hope I'm not feeding into my own April fools joke and getting the name mixed up with the Bionicle now). It leaves open the potential of them coming back as villains, thanks to a Skrull Extremist (or a Super Skrull?), while still keeping the Kree as villains. I also liked young Nick Fury, and the de-aging technology in the movie was amazing. As for Bree Larson as Captain Marvel herself, something that many people have had issues with, she has room to grow when it comes to the role, and one thing that does need to happen now is to help define her personality. Could my views on the movie change when I actually get to review it? Sure. But from where it stands now, with one viewing, it was ok. For the record, that's the main reason why it's in the direct middle of this list.
This might be controversial for many. I get the strangest feeling this is Ghostbusters 2016 territory, in which saying I like it will get anger from people, and saying I hate it will get anger from people. This placement is also the biggest "this could easily change" spot because I've only seen Captain Marvel once. I had some time to kill on International Women's Day, and there was an airing of it that was convenient. Is it a bad thing that I only saw it once? Not really, I don't recall a single movie I saw more than once at the Cinema. I thought the movie itself was fine. Nothing spectacular, nothing awful, just fine. I like what they did with the Skrull (I really hope I'm not feeding into my own April fools joke and getting the name mixed up with the Bionicle now). It leaves open the potential of them coming back as villains, thanks to a Skrull Extremist (or a Super Skrull?), while still keeping the Kree as villains. I also liked young Nick Fury, and the de-aging technology in the movie was amazing. As for Bree Larson as Captain Marvel herself, something that many people have had issues with, she has room to grow when it comes to the role, and one thing that does need to happen now is to help define her personality. Could my views on the movie change when I actually get to review it? Sure. But from where it stands now, with one viewing, it was ok. For the record, that's the main reason why it's in the direct middle of this list.
10. Iron Man 3
Iron Man 3's been a film that I didn't particularly like at first but has grown on me throughout the years. There are people who like it, and people that hate it for the same reasons, the PTSD Tony has, and "The Mandarin" being the two main talking points in regards to the movie. I'm on the side that likes the choices, as Tony's never been flawless, and I personally think the PTSD is a good stand-in for his Alcoholism in the comics, far more family friendly... for some reason... Is PTSD better or worse than being an alcoholic? As for The Mandarin, I'd love to see a more comic accurate Mandarin eventually, and while I'm not a fan of the "real Mandarin" in the movie itself, I did like the reveal that the one everyone thought was him is just a washed-up actor. Taking the view of the bluff aside, it was a really well-done bluff, and a good way to bypass the political issue that the character was at the time. I don't know how they're going to address that elephant in the room as they continue to tease that the real one is out there, but I'm still curious to see how they do it. Maybe he's the villain in that kung fu movie that's rumoured? Shang Chi was it? I haven't been paying too much attention to rumours because I don't believe something's happening until I get an official confirmation, and even then that's not a guarantee. Remember the plans for that Inhumans movie that wasn't just the pilot for that show?
9. Guardians of the Galaxy
"Hey guys, for a laugh, why don't we make a movie about that group of space randos that even comic fans don't give a shit about? And we could make one of the characters a raccoon, who's friends with a tree that we'll get Vin Diesel to voice. One of the villains could be that extremist guy with the hammer, and one of them should totally fight with an arrow he controls by whistling, and we'll get mom rock songs from the '80s for the soundtrack and we'll still make a billion at the box office! It'll be so big that we'll make a s#$% ton off selling a baby version of the tree in the sequel, where they fight a planet, and have a mass murder of the blue guy's men while Come a little bit closer plays in the background!". I don't have much to objectively say about this one, I just find it a fun movie to watch, and that's all it really needed to be.
"Hey guys, for a laugh, why don't we make a movie about that group of space randos that even comic fans don't give a shit about? And we could make one of the characters a raccoon, who's friends with a tree that we'll get Vin Diesel to voice. One of the villains could be that extremist guy with the hammer, and one of them should totally fight with an arrow he controls by whistling, and we'll get mom rock songs from the '80s for the soundtrack and we'll still make a billion at the box office! It'll be so big that we'll make a s#$% ton off selling a baby version of the tree in the sequel, where they fight a planet, and have a mass murder of the blue guy's men while Come a little bit closer plays in the background!". I don't have much to objectively say about this one, I just find it a fun movie to watch, and that's all it really needed to be.
8. Iron Man
The start of it all, and a movie that, at the time, I didn't care about the future plans of the MCU. I'm a fan of robots, encase it wasn't obvious at this point with all the Transformers stuff I review (though I still can't get into things like Voltron and Gundam). Even to this day, the CGI in the suit looks great, and the cast is perfectly picked for the roles. I even like Stain in this one, even though he's the first of Marvel's forgettable villains, he was a good mirror for Tony. I just hope you like ACDC because that's basically this movie's soundtrack in a nutshell.
The start of it all, and a movie that, at the time, I didn't care about the future plans of the MCU. I'm a fan of robots, encase it wasn't obvious at this point with all the Transformers stuff I review (though I still can't get into things like Voltron and Gundam). Even to this day, the CGI in the suit looks great, and the cast is perfectly picked for the roles. I even like Stain in this one, even though he's the first of Marvel's forgettable villains, he was a good mirror for Tony. I just hope you like ACDC because that's basically this movie's soundtrack in a nutshell.
7. Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
Guardians 2 is definitely a heavier movie than the first, though it still knew how to balance the comedy and the tragedy. The character chemistry in both movies are perfect, and thanks to that, I can feel sad for Peter when he finds out what happened to his mother, and smile with somewhat cathartic joy whenever this scene plays (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXbFP2V_zSA). I know I joked about it in the talk on the first one, but that scene is amazing in how it takes itself so seriously. I prefer Awesome Mix Vol. 1 though over Vol.2, sorry Quill's mom.
Guardians 2 is definitely a heavier movie than the first, though it still knew how to balance the comedy and the tragedy. The character chemistry in both movies are perfect, and thanks to that, I can feel sad for Peter when he finds out what happened to his mother, and smile with somewhat cathartic joy whenever this scene plays (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXbFP2V_zSA). I know I joked about it in the talk on the first one, but that scene is amazing in how it takes itself so seriously. I prefer Awesome Mix Vol. 1 though over Vol.2, sorry Quill's mom.
6. Thor Ragnarok
One thing that has become pretty clear in the last few years is that Chris Hemsworth really enjoys comedic roles in movies. From his role in Ghostbusters 2016 to the upcoming Men In Black International, to his most recent outings in Thor, starting with Ragnarok. This movie's hilarious, and though the jokes can be overbearing on the plot, I don't care when one scene has them flying around on Jeff Goldblum's fireworks shooting orgy spaceship, and then the next has Hulk fight a giant zombie wolf while Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Goldblum and Cate Blanchet fight over who can chew up the most scenery in the movie.
One thing that has become pretty clear in the last few years is that Chris Hemsworth really enjoys comedic roles in movies. From his role in Ghostbusters 2016 to the upcoming Men In Black International, to his most recent outings in Thor, starting with Ragnarok. This movie's hilarious, and though the jokes can be overbearing on the plot, I don't care when one scene has them flying around on Jeff Goldblum's fireworks shooting orgy spaceship, and then the next has Hulk fight a giant zombie wolf while Tom Hiddleston, Jeff Goldblum and Cate Blanchet fight over who can chew up the most scenery in the movie.
5. Captain America: Civil War
Do I like what they did with Zemo? No. Do I care? Not really. Objectively, this is on par with Batman in Black vs Batman in Blue: Dawn of the Jesus Symbolism (no I will not let that one die!), in that it's a dumb movie that exists to make the heroes fight. Why do I like it more than Dawn of the Jesus Symbolism? Aside from the lack of forced Jesus symbolism, it's because I care more about these characters. I was more invested in the Airport battle than at any point in DotJS (I said I wasn't going to let it die, doesn't mean I'll keep writing it out every time). The introductions for Black Panther and Spider-Man are really well done, even the reintroduction of General Ross (which I didn't see coming at the time). But, I can't deny that Zemo's plan is really dumb, and relied way to heavily on no one but Cap believing Bucky's innocence.
Do I like what they did with Zemo? No. Do I care? Not really. Objectively, this is on par with Batman in Black vs Batman in Blue: Dawn of the Jesus Symbolism (no I will not let that one die!), in that it's a dumb movie that exists to make the heroes fight. Why do I like it more than Dawn of the Jesus Symbolism? Aside from the lack of forced Jesus symbolism, it's because I care more about these characters. I was more invested in the Airport battle than at any point in DotJS (I said I wasn't going to let it die, doesn't mean I'll keep writing it out every time). The introductions for Black Panther and Spider-Man are really well done, even the reintroduction of General Ross (which I didn't see coming at the time). But, I can't deny that Zemo's plan is really dumb, and relied way to heavily on no one but Cap believing Bucky's innocence.
4. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
There's an interesting tone shift between Cap 2 and 3 when compared to First Avenger, and one could argue that it's one of the clearest examples on how different the world has become since World War 2, thanks to things like the Cold War and the War on Terror. It's why, in terms of the larger culture, I do think this is one of the most important Marvel movies to date. Out of all the directors to helm Marvel movies, I do think the Russo brothers are some of the best, second only to James Gunn, this was a really strong start for them, and was the start of the Marvel Movies having more to say other than being superhero movies. While I think Hydra being a part of all these organisations is a bit of a cop-out, I understand the reasons why they probably had to do it. Still a great movie though.
There's an interesting tone shift between Cap 2 and 3 when compared to First Avenger, and one could argue that it's one of the clearest examples on how different the world has become since World War 2, thanks to things like the Cold War and the War on Terror. It's why, in terms of the larger culture, I do think this is one of the most important Marvel movies to date. Out of all the directors to helm Marvel movies, I do think the Russo brothers are some of the best, second only to James Gunn, this was a really strong start for them, and was the start of the Marvel Movies having more to say other than being superhero movies. While I think Hydra being a part of all these organisations is a bit of a cop-out, I understand the reasons why they probably had to do it. Still a great movie though.
3. Black Panther
No, I'm not a fan of the CGI, and I would have liked it if the Black Panther movie had more of a focus on the Black Panther. Is it a bad movie though? No, it's really good and earned all the nominations it got during award season (I forget if it won any though...). Wakanda looks great, I love the Afro-futurist style of the city and the technology used in it. The Vibranium mine looked... ok, and though the story and characters are what's holding this up, the CG is a problem when it comes to the fighting. Hopefully, Black Panther 2 will have a higher priority in the CG team splitting compared to this one because if they can fix those fight scenes, it'll be an easy contender for number 1.
No, I'm not a fan of the CGI, and I would have liked it if the Black Panther movie had more of a focus on the Black Panther. Is it a bad movie though? No, it's really good and earned all the nominations it got during award season (I forget if it won any though...). Wakanda looks great, I love the Afro-futurist style of the city and the technology used in it. The Vibranium mine looked... ok, and though the story and characters are what's holding this up, the CG is a problem when it comes to the fighting. Hopefully, Black Panther 2 will have a higher priority in the CG team splitting compared to this one because if they can fix those fight scenes, it'll be an easy contender for number 1.
2. The Avengers
It was a party worth celebrating. The plan worked, the Avengers Assembled on the big screen, and it was a fun ride. It's also a good starting off point because while I had seen Iron Man 1, 2 and Incredible Hulk at the time I saw Avengers, I skipped over Thor and First Avenger, but wasn't lost. The movie's not deep, it is a basic superhero movie at its core but puts the focus on the characters and while Joss Whedon's simplification of their personalities can be an issue, I can let it slide here due to the task that was trying to be done. The Battle of New York was well done, with great cinematography, and handled setting up later stories well without taking away from the current story (something that Age of Ultron struggled with). Objectively, this shouldn't be this high on the list, because it is very shallow when compared to other entries, but sometimes I like a shallow movie, something I can shut my brain off, and just relax.
It was a party worth celebrating. The plan worked, the Avengers Assembled on the big screen, and it was a fun ride. It's also a good starting off point because while I had seen Iron Man 1, 2 and Incredible Hulk at the time I saw Avengers, I skipped over Thor and First Avenger, but wasn't lost. The movie's not deep, it is a basic superhero movie at its core but puts the focus on the characters and while Joss Whedon's simplification of their personalities can be an issue, I can let it slide here due to the task that was trying to be done. The Battle of New York was well done, with great cinematography, and handled setting up later stories well without taking away from the current story (something that Age of Ultron struggled with). Objectively, this shouldn't be this high on the list, because it is very shallow when compared to other entries, but sometimes I like a shallow movie, something I can shut my brain off, and just relax.
1. Avengers Infinity War
I honestly think this is the one movie I've seen the most, I love the pacing of this movie, and how the characters are balanced around Thanos's story. It's also the only movie I can think of that's clearly a part 1 to a bigger story but still feels like a complete story. While I still wished we saw more of the Black Order before they were killed, scenes like the battle on Titan and Battle of Wakanda did make up for what few shortcomings I have for the film. The biggest problems of the film that many have, which I can understand are the focus on Thanos (compared to any other Avenger), and the focus on spectacle rather then substance, but what did help bring this up for me was seeing Endgame as well, so I can appreciate Infinity War being the spectacle, while Endgame is the substance. That might be a bad hint at my thoughts on Endgame, but for now, I'll leave this thread with Infinity War as my favourite MCU movie
I honestly think this is the one movie I've seen the most, I love the pacing of this movie, and how the characters are balanced around Thanos's story. It's also the only movie I can think of that's clearly a part 1 to a bigger story but still feels like a complete story. While I still wished we saw more of the Black Order before they were killed, scenes like the battle on Titan and Battle of Wakanda did make up for what few shortcomings I have for the film. The biggest problems of the film that many have, which I can understand are the focus on Thanos (compared to any other Avenger), and the focus on spectacle rather then substance, but what did help bring this up for me was seeing Endgame as well, so I can appreciate Infinity War being the spectacle, while Endgame is the substance. That might be a bad hint at my thoughts on Endgame, but for now, I'll leave this thread with Infinity War as my favourite MCU movie
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