More: 'Avengers: Infinity War' banked on 'Black Panther' being a huge hit Jordan’s exceptional Killmonger in Black Panther, Thanos offers a level of human depth (thanks to Brolin) that elevates the entire movie: Instead of being a crazy fanatic killing everything in sight, there’s pathos and understanding to his mission, though you still want him to get punched really hard in the face. Infinity War also doesn’t disappoint in letting a bunch of folks get their licks in on Thanos, an outstanding antagonist and the best computer-generated baddie to date of any superhero film. Watch Video: Trailer: Marvel heroes team up for 'Avengers: Infinity War' And Captain America (Chris Evans) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) team up with Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman) when Wakanda becomes a war zone between good guys and vicious monster aliens. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) meets Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and his Guardians of the Galaxy, who try to nab some cosmic gems before it’s too late. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Spider-Man (Tom Holland) and Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) hold down the fort in New York when Thanos’ minions show up. (Without saying too much, the dude knows finite resources are a thing and, in his own way, is worried about overpopulation.) To pull off this genocidal act, he needs to collect six Infinity Stones that hold ultimate power when used together.Įnter, well, almost everybody who’s been in the 18 Marvel Cinematic Universe films so far. Part tyrant and part cult leader, the massive villain trade fisticuffs with the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), no sweat, and offers balance and “salvation” to the universe by wiping out half of existence. The film pays off previous Marvel movies in a multitude of ways, none more with the coming of Thanos (played via performance capture by Josh Brolin). More: 'It's a great time to be a Chris' for Hemsworth and Pratt 'Avengers: Infinity War': Everything you need to know about the 'epic' throwdown Subscribe for free on Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | RSSĪvengers: Infinity War (★★★½ out of four rated PG-13 officially opens nationwide Friday, though theaters will show it Thursday night) brings its many superheroes - and there are many, from all over the galaxy - to face a dangerous threat, as well as their own complicated pasts and hard choices. It could have been an unholy mess, but with directors Anthony and Joe Russo at the helm, Infinity War is instead a glorious, multilayered and clever comic-book adventure with loads of emotional stakes and a perfect foe for Earth’s mightiest heroes. Prefer to listen? Check out the spoiler-free review of "Avengers: Infinity War" on USA TODAY's geek culture podcast, The Mothership. Now it boasts a full-fledged Shakespearean tragedy.
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