If you've been following the Marvel film universe since the first Iron Man film, jumped aboard after the first Avengers film, or started with "Infinity War", then you've been waiting for "Endgame" for some time now and your wait is gloriously rewarded.
"Endgame" features all your Marvel favorites (well at least half of them, wink wink) returning for a final gambit against Thanos in order to restore order to the universe. Robert Downey Jr. brings a new level of emotion and spark to Tony Stark in a terrific performance. Chris Hemsworth is quite funny as a Thor who has lost his way. Everyone, in fact, ups their game for the final showdown.
As far as I'm concerned, the real heroes of this saga are the screenwriters, Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, who have created a story filled with laughs, tears, suspense, plenty of action and unexpected surprises. They manage to juggle so many characters and complex story lines into a film that gives everyone their "moment" and due to the fantastic direction of Anthony and Joe Russo, make it believable and easy to follow.
Unlike "Infinity War", which was just about all action sequences with little time to breathe, "Endgame" (at three hours) takes it's time to set the plot in motion with wonderful moments that I will not reveal but still brings the action when necessary.
I could quibble about the fate of one character that bothered me (and not who you might think) but in all, if these kinds of films are your thing, "Endgame" is nearly perfect, closing out this incredible saga in a deeply moving way.
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