(PG-13)
Runtime: 149 mins
It has been ten years since “Iron
Man” hit theaters and now the Marvel
Cinematic Universe has released their nineteenth installment and most massive
project to date, “Infinity War.” Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo (“Captain
America: The Winter Soldier,” “Captain America: Civil War”) this modern epic boasts a giant cast featuring just about every
hero from the franchise thus far. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris
Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Scarlett Johansson, Chadwick Boseman, Chris
Pratt and Zoe Saldana are just a snapshot of A-listers that come together here
in what is undeniably one of the most anticipated films ever made.
As explained during earlier Marvel
chapters, the mighty, purple titan Thanos (Josh Brolin) has been working to
acquire and complete the “Infinity Gauntlet,” a golden glove designed to
harness the power of the six Infinity Stones. Each stone represents and wields
an essential component of life (mind, time, power, space, reality, and soul).
When brought together with the gauntlet, the wearer can essentially do anything
they want by controlling all elements of the known universe. Now it is up to
the Avengers and some new allies to band together and prevent Thanos from
completing his devastating mission.
To no surprise, the sheer
entertainment factor of this monumental movie is well worth the ticket price
alone; I simply expected nothing less from Marvel this time around. “Infinity
War” brilliantly paces unbelievable
battle sequences that feel strikingly realistic, while incorporating their
signature humor to humanize the larger story. This is something audiences have
become accustomed to over the years as the studio continuously cements box
office dominance. That being said, there are more moving pieces than ever
before in this intense plot and the Russo brothers truly deserve a whole lot of
credit for pulling off such a complicated balancing act. Simply put, seemingly
every hero involved gets their fair chance to shine, yet that still isn’t what
impressed me most about the film.
What sets “Infinity War” apart from just about any other
superhero movie is the incredible intrigue of its menacing villain, Thanos and
the haunting explanations of his character’s motivations. By understanding his
perspective so thoroughly, with plenty of meaningful screen time, Marvel has
delivered the most legitimate threat of this giant story and the strongest form
of conflict yet. The end result is an epic piece of visual entertainment with
an emotionally powerful story to match. Don’t allow yourself to miss out on “Infinity
War,” this is a surefire instant classic that I have no problem praising as one
of, if not the greatest comic book film of all time.
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