It has taken over 10 years to get to Avengers: Infinty War, not that the film has been in development for that long. It is instead the culmination of 18 Marvel films (19, if you include Howard the Duck, which I do) and we might as well throw in ABC's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and Agent Carter. After sitting through the nearly 3 hour long opus, I can say that it's definitely been worth the wait.
There can be no doubt of the power and craft of the Marvel MCU films. It's in their uncanny ability to pack a deeply emotional character story and comedic moments in the middle of amazing special effects and fisticuffs. In this tradition of excellence, Avengers: Infinity War does not disappoint. The story picks up immediately following the events of Thor: Ragnarok as the Asgardian ship is intercepted by Thanos, played with conviction by Josh Brolin. All the familiar characters are reintroduced in subsequent scenes with team pairings that even a casual fan would salivate over. Most of the comedic moments are provided courtesy by the narcissistic banter of the Stark / Strange / Quill triad. It's as fun as you think it would be.
The film isn't just played up for laughs. There are genuinely heart-wrenching moments, especially in the final act, which can't be discussed without spoilers. Never did the run time of this film seem too long, and the pacing and action are tight. The film sets itself up nicely for a second chapter, which will be in cineplexes in a year. Avengers: Infinity War is a visceral and gutsy thrill ride that will leave you thinking, "Oh no, they didn't!" But yes, Marvel did.
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