I went to this movie with two very fleshed out expectations: I wanted to see bad-ash Thor (and I would have not minded if his screen time was reduce as opposed to IW) and a rematch of Hulk with Thanos. I know people will call me a hater, but I do not care so much for dialogues, street level strength heroes: I want the heavy hitters. That being said, I always was Team Iron Man and frankly, since then I simply cannot stand Cap (no offense, personal opinion, no discussion necessary). It is thus logical that I did not like the movie as Cap was the better Thor, for instance. However, this is about Hulk.
It simply beats me what the Russos were thinking. How, I wonder, did they discuss the Hulk's future in the movie? They must have been aware of the fans' feedback after the Hulk was, first, beaten to oblivion, and secondly, never to be seen in Wakanda, as teased in the trailer. That was a major build up, a tease unlike anything else. Watching Endgame, for Hulk fans at least, must have felt like going on a date, being invited up for coffee and then getting just that, bland coffee. A major tease that tied into exactly the opposite of what "we" wanted.
So, I ask again, what do you guys the Russos thought and brainstormed about? There must have been plans for a rematch. What pivotal thought did they have that made them believe that it is better to let Hulk NOT smash anything, except for a wooden bench? bad place, even when he was supposed to smash he acted embarrassed.