I think it’s supposed to be that new timelines are created with the events. Ant Man thought it would be the ‘usual’ style of time travel where you can’t influence the past and talk to yourself and all that, but Professor Hulk and Nebula disagreed, although don’t ask me to remember exactly what they said. But basically I think it means that new timelines happen, so that Thanos’ stuff from the first film still all happens (otherwise they wouldn’t be doing what they’re doing in this one).
Although this falls apart a bit with Old Steve at the end as he should’ve been in a different timeline. It would’ve worked if he’d reappeared in the suit as an old man, but just rucking up on the bench suggests that he’d somehow stayed in this timeline. So *does the I don’t know emoji*
Anyway, without thinking too much, I loved it. Less harrowing than Infinity War that’s for sure! In fact, about sixty percent of it was hilarious! Bummed at Black Widow, that was a shocker, and I didn’t even click about that stupid cliff until they got there. I thought they might do a double sacrifice for each other and somehow get around it. But with a bit of distance, I think it’s a great ending, in a way, for her. She went from secret assassin with a seriously bad past, to the only one still going five years after the Event, still working, still trying, and ultimately sacrficing herself for the entire universe.
Best bits:
Old Steve: I can do this all day!
New Steve: Yeah, I know
The way Evans said that line had me in stitches.
My girl Carol being a badass. Headbutting massive spaceships and taking them down, as she likes to do. But the best bit was taking a hit from motherfluffing Thanos and not flinching! The Girl Power group bit was a bit on the nose, but I just love it for the effect it must have on little girls in the audience.
All the portals opening, obviously, and everyone Assembling, at last.
But I think ultimately the best bit has to be Steve finally wielding the hammer. Holy moly was that good.
Also special mention to RDJ and his acting especially at the beginning when he’s weak and going off the rails, quality stuff.
And also special mention to little Karen Gillan, watching her go from Doctor Who companion to having a vital role in the biggest Superhero story yet. She did a cracking job of portraying someone who can’t physically show emotion and making us all feel for her. Also the ‘it was either this or a tree’ was another classic line.
Yeah, long story story, hilarious, proper fan fest delight, loved it.
