Endgame The Critics/Rotten Tomatoes thread

[Tony Stark]

I was hoping this movie would be like the "Return of the King" of the MCU, and from the descriptions it sounds like that's exactly what we're getting.

 

[Adder]

IT'S HAPPENING!!!

 

[JOE]

This... This is what I woke up for. My body is ready for this movie Thursday!

 

[ludovica]

Less than 15 hours away for me!
I fully expect the best movie of the decade: am I setting up too high expectations? I don't care, nah, I will even predict an Academy Award for Best Picture (RoTK indeed), sight unseen.
...
Too much?

 

[harlequinade]

These reactions are amazing! So happy rn

 

[m2k]

Before the scores get released, I'll go with 91%. Why not?

 

[HammerDown]

Interestingly enough i'm more interest on what the lesser positives responses where...
Because 99% of it is like "this is the best thing since sliced bread"... I get that. Now the stuff some people where critical about could be more indicative of certain aspects of the movie.

 

[harlequinade]

It's probably to do with that typical science fiction plot device that always gets the scripts in trouble

 

[OroroGambitFan]

Here's are the brief recaps from critics:


Imagine the best possible version of Avengers: Endgame, and somehow the film still surpasses all expectations.
– Peter Sciretta, /Film

This can’t be understated: Avengers: Endgameis everything you want it to be and more. I am absolutely floored.
– Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend

Avengers: Endgame is an immensely satisfying payoff, not just to Infinity War but to all the films that came before.
– Angie Han, Mashable

It’s surprising in ways I never saw coming and satisfying in ways I didn’t realize I needed.
– Germain Lussier, io9.com

Don’t know how any Marvel Studios fan walks out of Avengers: Endgame disappointed.
– Steve Weintraub, Collider

IS IT JUST UNBELIEVABLY EPIC?
It’s incredible. I’m speechless.
– Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter

Epic is the word. Epic multiplied by a decade of emotion, excitement and investment. This is the payoff.
– Anthony Breznican, Entertainment Weekly

Words cannot describe how epic it is.”
– Rob Keyes, Screen Rant

This film shouldn’t work as well as it does. Incredible is an understatement!
– Kevin McCarthy, WTTG-TV (Fox TV)

MAYBE A LITTLE TOO EPIC?
Avengers: Endgame is A LOT. Too much at times. But wow the payoff is huge.”
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider

It’s very long and has a few hiccups but is everything you’re hoping for and more.
– Germain Lussier, io9.com

A mediocre first 2 hours that’s equal parts cool moments and problematic moments that ends with a final hour that’s an absolute magnificent geek wet dream.
– John Campea, The Movie Geek

DOES IT MATCH INFINITY WAR?
Endgame > Infinity War
– Kyle Buchanan, New York Times

If Infinity War is the brawn, Endgame is the brains.
– Erik Davis, Fandango

IS IT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES IN THE MCU?
It is the ultimate Marvel movie in every way possible.
– Rob Keyes, Screen Rant

Has one of my favorite shots in the entire MCU.
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider

Without question my new favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
– Eric Eisenberg, Cinema Blend

This is as good as it gets! Greatest superhero movie EVER!
– Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood

If you thought you’d seen comics brought fully to the big screen already, prepare to reset your expectations AGAIN.
– Peter Sciretta, Forbes

OK, LET’S GET SPECIFIC: WHAT PARTS DID YOU LOVE?
As with Infinity War, Alan Silvestri’s score is beautiful, haunting, tragic and uplifting all at the same time.
– Kevin McCarthy, WTTG-TV (Fox TV)

Somehow, even under a layer of Hulk CG, Mark Ruffalo manages to look like he’s having the time of his life
– Russ Fischer, The Playlist

Hawkeye is a rockstar.
– Rob Keyes, Screen Rant

IS THIS TRULY THE END?
A fitting, enthralling finale (for now) of the most successful film franchise of all time. I loved it.
– Ramin Setoodeh, Variety

A moving conclusion to the past decade…the resolution of an incredible saga.
– Don Kaye, Den of Geek

A true culmination of 22 films that not only concludes the story but expands upon it. You’ll learn more about the other movies while this one unfolds.
– Erik Davis, Fandango

Brings the entire MCU to a rousing, exciting, deeply moving and wholly satisfying conclusion!
– Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood

SO, ARE WE REALLY GOING TO NEED TISSUES?
I was not prepared for the range of emotions that Endgame put me through, from utter despair to pure elation. I laughed, I cried, I wished Tony Stark was my dad.
– David Itzkoff, New York Times

I cried a lot, I flung my hands in the air and screamed out loud. It’s incredible.
– Beatrice Vergoeven, The Wrap

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as the credits rolled.
– Ramin Setoodeh, Variety

WILL WE WANT TO WATCH IT AGAIN?
I’m ready to watch it again.
– Wendy Lee Szany, Schmoes Know

I can’t wait to see [it] over and over again. I just want to watch it with as many audiences as possible so I can somehow recreate the experience I just had.
– Kevin McCarthy, WTTG-TV (Fox TV)

It left me with a full heart, but one I had has some scars on it. Those are the strongest kind, after all.
– Anthony Breznican, Entertainment Weekly

 

[MahvelBaby!]

Looking good! I'm just happy it is being well received.

 

[Iceman]

Here's are the brief recaps from critics:


Imagine the best possible version of Avengers: Endgame, and somehow the film still surpasses all expectations.
– Peter Sciretta, /Film

This can’t be understated: Avengers: Endgameis everything you want it to be and more. I am absolutely floored.
– Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend

Avengers: Endgame is an immensely satisfying payoff, not just to Infinity War but to all the films that came before.
– Angie Han, Mashable

It’s surprising in ways I never saw coming and satisfying in ways I didn’t realize I needed.
– Germain Lussier, io9.com

Don’t know how any Marvel Studios fan walks out of Avengers: Endgame disappointed.
– Steve Weintraub, Collider

IS IT JUST UNBELIEVABLY EPIC?
It’s incredible. I’m speechless.
– Ryan Parker, The Hollywood Reporter

Epic is the word. Epic multiplied by a decade of emotion, excitement and investment. This is the payoff.
– Anthony Breznican, Entertainment Weekly

Words cannot describe how epic it is.”
– Rob Keyes, Screen Rant

This film shouldn’t work as well as it does. Incredible is an understatement!
– Kevin McCarthy, WTTG-TV (Fox TV)

MAYBE A LITTLE TOO EPIC?
Avengers: Endgame is A LOT. Too much at times. But wow the payoff is huge.”
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider

It’s very long and has a few hiccups but is everything you’re hoping for and more.
– Germain Lussier, io9.com

A mediocre first 2 hours that’s equal parts cool moments and problematic moments that ends with a final hour that’s an absolute magnificent geek wet dream.
– John Campea, The Movie Geek

DOES IT MATCH INFINITY WAR?
Endgame > Infinity War
– Kyle Buchanan, New York Times

If Infinity War is the brawn, Endgame is the brains.
– Erik Davis, Fandango

IS IT ONE OF THE BEST MOVIES IN THE MCU?
It is the ultimate Marvel movie in every way possible.
– Rob Keyes, Screen Rant

Has one of my favorite shots in the entire MCU.
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider

Without question my new favorite Marvel Cinematic Universe film.
– Eric Eisenberg, Cinema Blend

This is as good as it gets! Greatest superhero movie EVER!
– Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood

If you thought you’d seen comics brought fully to the big screen already, prepare to reset your expectations AGAIN.
– Peter Sciretta, Forbes

OK, LET’S GET SPECIFIC: WHAT PARTS DID YOU LOVE?
As with Infinity War, Alan Silvestri’s score is beautiful, haunting, tragic and uplifting all at the same time.
– Kevin McCarthy, WTTG-TV (Fox TV)

Somehow, even under a layer of Hulk CG, Mark Ruffalo manages to look like he’s having the time of his life
– Russ Fischer, The Playlist

Hawkeye is a rockstar.
– Rob Keyes, Screen Rant

IS THIS TRULY THE END?
A fitting, enthralling finale (for now) of the most successful film franchise of all time. I loved it.
– Ramin Setoodeh, Variety

A moving conclusion to the past decade…the resolution of an incredible saga.
– Don Kaye, Den of Geek

A true culmination of 22 films that not only concludes the story but expands upon it. You’ll learn more about the other movies while this one unfolds.
– Erik Davis, Fandango

Brings the entire MCU to a rousing, exciting, deeply moving and wholly satisfying conclusion!
– Scott Mantz, Access Hollywood

SO, ARE WE REALLY GOING TO NEED TISSUES?
I was not prepared for the range of emotions that Endgame put me through, from utter despair to pure elation. I laughed, I cried, I wished Tony Stark was my dad.
– David Itzkoff, New York Times

I cried a lot, I flung my hands in the air and screamed out loud. It’s incredible.
– Beatrice Vergoeven, The Wrap

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house as the credits rolled.
– Ramin Setoodeh, Variety

WILL WE WANT TO WATCH IT AGAIN?
I’m ready to watch it again.
– Wendy Lee Szany, Schmoes Know

I can’t wait to see [it] over and over again. I just want to watch it with as many audiences as possible so I can somehow recreate the experience I just had.
– Kevin McCarthy, WTTG-TV (Fox TV)

It left me with a full heart, but one I had has some scars on it. Those are the strongest kind, after all.
– Anthony Breznican, Entertainment Weekly

Good signs for the reviews

 

[OutOfBoose]

Campea, lol.

 

[Consona]

Campea says the first two hours are mediocre? That's really surprising. He usually gushes over every comic book movie. I find that to be a bit disturbing

Based on my experience with MCU, I'm inclined to believe statements like this. When everybody was raving about Ragnarok or Black Panther, I went to see those films and what I got was considering leaving the cinema multiple times during the screening because of how boring and meh those movies were.

Likewise with Infinity War. At least the first time I saw it, it was great fun, no doubt (those deaths felt fake since I knew all those characters have sequels in production, plus there was nothing interesting about them), but a fun ride nonetheless. Second time I saw it, it felt rather empty and plain. All those youtube videos about how "this movie should not work, but its script is actually a masterpiece" feel weird to me. Something like Nolan's Memento or The Prestige are things that should not work at all but the results are absolutely amazing and stunning.


Just the last week I was rewatching The Fellowship of the Ring, and that one film alone had more epic and waaaaay better and more emotional moments than Infinity War after 10 fricking years of a build-up.

But at least with Endgame I believe the creators were allowed to get more hard-core since it's the end of one era, so I can imagine this film being more emotional and epic than any other MCU film. (Well, there wasn't even one truly epic yet, but you get the idea.) Yet, I believe the first two hours can be mediocre. MCU films overall lack intricacy big time, so I can vividly imagine what Campea is talking about. It's gonna be another action fun ride with some telenovela emotions stuff here and there yet with a huge heartbreaking grand third act. Dunno whether it will be as amazing as The Return of the King, because Russos don't have the sensibilities and skills Jackson had in his acme, but I think and hope they've delivered something somewhat close. And maybe it will be even better, who knows...

So funny how people say he's a DC fanboy for writing this while... you all know him, right?

Yet this is another thing I'm willing to believe. I rewatched some Winter Soldier fights and they were shot and edited so badly, horrible camera work, tons of needless weightless cuts... same with some IW fights. So I wouldn't be surprised if EG fights were messy as well.

Interestingly enough i'm more interest on what the lesser positives responses where...
Because 99% of it is like "this is the best thing since sliced bread"... I get that. Now the stuff some people where critical about could be more indicative of certain aspects of the movie.

Because there's gonna be some time travel stuff or something and those writers are far from being Nolan-level masterminds when it comes to writing things like that?

I mean go watch the first Nolan's film, "Following". That guy's a madman. Such a small black and white self-financed film, with a way better and more clever script than these huge-budget Disney blockbusters, that can pay for anything except for people being true geniuses, have.

I think EG guys conpensate for that by subverting expectations:
So the sci-fi story part won't be mindblowing but they will do some twists with the characters so it feels interesting.


Overall, everything I read here fits well with the rest of the MCU narrative again, when people said IW or Ragnarok or whatever were amazing, yet to me those stories were quite rudimentary and boring. So I feel like this is going to be another usual MCU film, just longer and with more emotions at the end.

But I hope so much this films delivers. That this will be the first MCU film when I leave the cinema and feel overwhelmed and in awe, and not, as always, the opposite...

 

[OroroGambitFan]

So Consona unless it's negative or overly critical then for u thats when it's most believable and credible to you...LOL! Okay- says a lot about ur mindset with the MCU. To each his or her own I guess.

I'm more pumped and psyched by the positivity, but it makes sense since ive been mostly happy and pleased with the MCU.

 

[MahvelBaby!]

@Consona tl;dr

 

[Hannibal75]

Based on my experience with MCU, I'm inclined to believe statements like this. When everybody was raving about Ragnarok or Black Panther, I went to see those films and what I got was considering leaving the cinema multiple times during the screening because of how boring and meh those movies were.

I am not the biggest fan of either Ragnarok or Black Panther, but this is just ridiculous.
I've never walked out of a theater and the few times I was tempted to do so the movie was not just mediocre but excruciatingly bad, which none of the films you mentioned are even close to being.
Maybe the problem isn't with the movies but with you and your attention span.

 

[harlequinade]

I think the early tweets for this are more positive than for IW, other than the two people that don't matter lol

 

[MahvelBaby!]

I'm still expecting a mid 80s RT despite the better reactions than IW

 

[shinlyle]

Based on my experience with MCU, I'm inclined to believe statements like this. When everybody was raving about Ragnarok or Black Panther, I went to see those films and what I got was considering leaving the cinema multiple times during the screening because of how boring and meh those movies were.

Likewise with Infinity War. At least the first time I saw it, it was great fun, no doubt (those deaths felt fake since I knew all those characters have sequels in production, plus there was nothing interesting about them), but a fun ride nonetheless. Second time I saw it, it felt rather empty and plain. All those youtube videos about how "this movie should not work, but its script is actually a masterpiece" feel weird to me. Something like Nolan's Memento or The Prestige are things that should not work at all but the results are absolutely amazing and stunning.


Just the last week I was rewatching The Fellowship of the Ring, and that one film alone had more epic and waaaaay better and more emotional moments than Infinity War after 10 fricking years of a build-up.

But at least with Endgame I believe the creators were allowed to get more hard-core since it's the end of one era, so I can imagine this film being more emotional and epic than any other MCU film. (Well, there wasn't even one truly epic yet, but you get the idea.) Yet, I believe the first two hours can be mediocre. MCU films overall lack intricacy big time, so I can vividly imagine what Campea is talking about. It's gonna be another action fun ride with some telenovela emotions stuff here and there yet with a huge heartbreaking grand third act. Dunno whether it will be as amazing as The Return of the King, because Russos don't have the sensibilities and skills Jackson had in his acme, but I think and hope they've delivered something somewhat close. And maybe it will be even better, who knows...


So funny how people say he's a DC fanboy for writing this while... you all know him, right?

Yet this is another thing I'm willing to believe. I rewatched some Winter Soldier fights and they were shot and edited so badly, horrible camera work, tons of needless weightless cuts... same with some IW fights. So I wouldn't be surprised if EG fights were messy as well.


Because there's gonna be some time travel stuff or something and those writers are far from being Nolan-level masterminds when it comes to writing things like that?

I mean go watch the first Nolan's film, "Following". That guy's a madman. Such a small black and white self-financed film, with a way better and more clever script than these huge-budget Disney blockbusters, that can pay for anything except for people being true geniuses, have.

I think EG guys conpensate for that by subverting expectations:
So the sci-fi story part won't be mindblowing but they will do some twists with the characters so it feels interesting.


Overall, everything I read here fits well with the rest of the MCU narrative again, when people said IW or Ragnarok or whatever were amazing, yet to me those stories were quite rudimentary and boring. So I feel like this is going to be another usual MCU film, just longer and with more emotions at the end.

But I hope so much this films delivers. That this will be the first MCU film when I leave the cinema and feel overwhelmed and in awe, and not, as always, the opposite...

So...we must have watched completely different movies, I guess.


That being said, it looks like we have the epic of epic epics on our hands. Just...hate that I have to wait until Sunday to watch it.

 

[shinlyle]

I'm still expecting a mid 80s RT despite the better reactions than IW

Oh yeah, there will be AT LEAST 20 pretentious comic movie haters that say, "Ends with a whimper instead of a bang", or, "Unless you are a Marvel die-hard, this film will be lost on you", or "So formulaic, I was hoping for them to really take risks with this finale".

Does that cover all the cliches?

 

[Spider-Fan]

I am going to go with 90%-92% for this one.

 

[VTGuy]

Oh yeah, there will be AT LEAST 20 pretentious comic movie haters that say, "Ends with a whimper instead of a bang", or, "Unless you are a Marvel die-hard, this film will be lost on you", or "So formulaic, I was hoping for them to really take risks with this finale".

Does that cover all the cliches?

There is always the old stand bye complaint about the big team up movies... "Too many characters resulting in a convoluted story line."

There will always be reviews that don't like it but so far this sounds very promising! I can't wait to dig into the extra large popcorn and have the 3 hours go by in what feels like 30 minutes!

 

[ZenTheAvenger]

I reckon that a lot of the critics will find certain elements (time travel/quantum realm type things) a bit too complex, along with the overstuffed nature of a story like this.

So I'll go for 75-85% but I think audiences will love it 90% +

 

[Timebomb]

We all have our opinions on movies. Nice to see a lot of critics I respect that have extremely positive thoughts on this.

 

[The Batman]

I am not the biggest fan of either Ragnarok or Black Panther, but this is just ridiculous.
I've never walked out of a theater and the few times I was tempted to do so the movie was not just mediocre but excruciatingly bad, which none of the films you mentioned are even close to being.
Maybe the problem isn't with the movies but with you and your attention span.

This is a guy who regards Snyder's DC films as masterpieces.

That tells you all you need to know.