Spoiler-free Endgame Review

4/26/2019

Like many of you, I saw Avengers: Endgame last night, so I thought I'd briefly share my thoughts (without specifically referring to anything in the movie for those who haven't seen it yet). We can talk about the movie specifically in a few weeks, when more people have seen it, but for now...

What an amazing experience. It's hard to compare it to any other movie because the universe Marvel has created is so unique, and the characters are so well-established at this point. The result is that Endgame is an unprecedented achievement of storytelling. It's twice as long as a normal movie, but it seems to tell as much story as any four Marvel movies put together.

By far the greatest element of the movie is how it manages to cram in so many stellar character moments. Every character--like, every character--gets their moment in the spotlight, and it's a triumph for the characters and the audience both.

Before watching the movie, I didn't know how they could possibly create a worthy successor to Infinity War, but I was okay with that. Infinity War would have remained great anyway.

But they actually did it, and I can scarcely believe it.

-Will

P.S. Writing continues. I'm going on another writing retreat next week, during which I expect to make significant progress.

15 Comments

Finn

4/26/2019 04:33:48 pm

Awesome! Thanks for the spoiler free review. Seeing it Sunday. So excited!

Maahn

4/26/2019 04:59:20 pm

same, got a sunday afternoon imax ticket booked. cannot fuckin wait! tomorrow is gonna break me with the wait time

Suzanne

4/26/2019 05:57:02 pm

Saw it tonight, great film! And thanks for no spoilers.. You're a gentleman.

Jarthon

4/26/2019 08:47:00 pm

Thank you so much for the spoiler free review. I knew it has to be awesome because Marvel couldn' t allow it to not be with over a decade of buildup riding on it, but hearing that level of hype from someone who understands -- and, critically, is able to articulate that understanding -- storytelling on the level that you do, alleviated many of my paranoid fears. I appreciate it. Hopefully I'll be able to catch the movie as soon as possible.

manty05

4/26/2019 09:44:16 pm

Sorry have to ask about your writting retreat, how long have you booked he cabin/cruise?

4/27/2019 08:43:35 am

So which book are you working on now? OKAK or Uncrowned? Would love to have some details there of your plans if you have any...

4/27/2019 09:41:07 am

The last writing retreat came with a release date shortly after...

Adrien

4/27/2019 05:58:57 pm

Hey Will, you seem to make significant progress during these writing retreats. What is your schedule during them? Do you wake up at 5 am for a hearty breakfast and 2,000 words before taking a break for your 7:30 jog?

I Need an Idiot’s Guide to the Willverse

4/28/2019 02:03:17 pm

“Making significant progress on what?” however, is the question.

Me!!!

4/29/2019 06:40:21 pm

What’s your preference?

bill warrilow

5/3/2019 01:23:13 pm

well, whatever gets your juices flowing I guess - but if I could be selfish, then please start laying out the next CRADLE blockbuster - you have a fantastic momentum built up now, with some intriguing twists and turns coming up if I am not mistaken!

"Uncrowned" gets my enthusiastic vote!

however, if that needs to gestate a bit more for peak ripeness, I can live with a bit of delay for the book to be ready to share with us, your eager readers!

Cool Person

4/29/2019 06:15:06 am

When I saw it, I just had one reaction: so THAT'S what nye's faces looks like.

5/1/2019 07:50:44 am

also, the movie was great.

5/1/2019 07:52:23 am

was browsing blizzard store when I found this... https://us.shop.battle.net/en-us/product/world-of-warcraft-helm-jewel-of-the-firelord

wait. so theres a glowing crown salvaged from the remains of RAGNAROS? does that ring a bell to anyone but me?

Madeline

5/6/2019 05:57:18 am

I mean.... all of Will's Territories are named after fictional end of the world/afterlife scenarios, so it makes sense that games that draw from similar end of the world/afterlife scenarios would have similar names?

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