Finished MCU Rewatch. What an achievement. All the stars aligned to produce 19 interconnected films with such a perfect cast and the result is spectacular, emotional, and beautiful. Will we ever have anything like this again?
I'm the guy who posted the other day how upon the second rewatch, it wasn't Tony but Steve who stole the spotlight for me as my new favorite MCU character. I gotta say it, I don't think we're ever gonna get anything like the Infinity War saga again.
I don't know stars aligned for corporate, talent and the world to all somehow workout and produce this succession of masterpieces but God am I glad I was alive to see it and relive it today. It's the gold standard. Not just for Superhero movies but for any wanna be franchise. I don't think DC or any other IP can do this to be honest. It's just too late. The window passed. The early 2010s and late 2000s were the perfect birthdate for a Superhero themed cinematic universe. Today, Hollywood isn't taking as many risks, people aren't going to the movies as much and life is more expensive in general.
Also, anybody notice how it's somehow even better with time now that we got ChatGPT and went through Covid and stuff? Iron Man feels more realistic now somehow thanks to ChatGPT and AI being more normalized today. As for the Covid thing I was referencing the themes of Endgame and Infinity War. Cap even says something along the lines of Dolphins are returning to shores which is something that happened during Covid too but the world wasn't too happy at the time.
Iron Man 1 to Avengers Endgame. What a journey. Will we ever see anything like it again? I personally don't think so.
I don't know stars aligned for corporate, talent and the world to all somehow workout and produce this succession of masterpieces but God am I glad I was alive to see it and relive it today. It's the gold standard. Not just for Superhero movies but for any wanna be franchise. I don't think DC or any other IP can do this to be honest. It's just too late. The window passed. The early 2010s and late 2000s were the perfect birthdate for a Superhero themed cinematic universe. Today, Hollywood isn't taking as many risks, people aren't going to the movies as much and life is more expensive in general.
Also, anybody notice how it's somehow even better with time now that we got ChatGPT and went through Covid and stuff? Iron Man feels more realistic now somehow thanks to ChatGPT and AI being more normalized today. As for the Covid thing I was referencing the themes of Endgame and Infinity War. Cap even says something along the lines of Dolphins are returning to shores which is something that happened during Covid too but the world wasn't too happy at the time.
Iron Man 1 to Avengers Endgame. What a journey. Will we ever see anything like it again? I personally don't think so.
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ew, what the fuck are you talking about?
i wish i could downvote a post more than once
What's wrong about that paragraph? Care to explain? I think the fact AI is mainstream now makes the things Tony does with Jarvis and Friday seem more possible than they did ten years ago. You guys have got to stop it with these buzz words triggering your PTSD or something.
Edit: also some people literally think I'm a bot which is so sad considering I'm not even bothering to check my grammar and vocabulary are good. Also English is like my third language lmao
So imagine if today science discovers that Thor exists. The Norse pantheon is a thing. Would you understand how that makes it more exciting to watch MCU Thor?
Or, imagine if something like Vibranium was discovered today when we thought it was fiction bs a few years back. Do you understand how it would help the MCU age like fine wine?
Steve also says something in Endgame I used to hear people say irl: "look, dolphins are swimming so close to shore now" as if that made up for all the people who lost so much due to Covid. In the movie, Black Widow calls Cap out on it too.
Translation: "I don't want to expose the fact that I actually can't understand what I read"
Also, there's a 10 hour difference between you writing your comment and me replying to you. Not 24 hours. Lying when you have a bad memory isn't gonna work out for you buddy.
What’s this clanka slop
Truthfully for me Endgame stuck the impossible landing and everything since has just been an epilogue. So I'm still satisfied.
I actually really want to see DC get it's turn. So many great characters that haven't been really fleshed out yet.
I think you're right. Do you agree that the MCU kind of was as big a success because Paramount had a hand in setting it up? Paramount aren't the best. I'm not saying they'd be able to reproduce that success. But at the time maybe the stars aligned over at Paramount and what they produced was a solid base for the MCU to fly. Now, Disney can't seem to grasp what it needs to recreate that.
>I actually really want to see DC get it's turn.
Me too man... Me too...
Also remember, just a year before Paramount successfully brought Transformers to the big screen and the following year rebooted Star Trek in a major way. It's not regarded well now with revisionist history but it was awesome at the time. Paramount was making a really good headway. Even today they're responsible for things like A Quiet Place. Just goes to show it matters who's in charge and how much they understand creativity.
I just finished watching Endgame.. WOW. How everything lined up, the coherence and references to past films is amazing. I liked infinity war more last time but this time I agree with you, Captain America holding Mjolnir and demonstrating he was worthy was so satisfying.
Also worth noting is that last time I did my rewatch AI chatbots weren’t a thing, so I had to completely rely on the MCU fandom wiki and google to understand everything. This time I used the Marvel Fandom Wiki, a combination of ChatGPT, Google Gemini and most importantly Google AI mode to ask questions.
Yes, they can hallucinate, but cross referencing these tools fixed it and really helped me understand all the small Easter eggs and importance of the Infinity Stones
I’ve still got some way to go before I finish, am taking my time and going in depth. The MCU is unmatched. Can’t wait for Avengers Doomsday
My parents don’t understand why I always want to stay until the post credits for every Marvel movie we watch in theaters but it is worth it
Same reaction!
>I liked infinity war more last time but this time I agree with you, Captain America holding Mjolnir and demonstrating he was worthy was so satisfying.
Me too. For some reason, I didn't like IW the first time but now it's my favorite Avengers movie. Masterpiece.
>Yes, they can hallucinate, but cross referencing these tools fixed it and really helped me understand all the small Easter eggs and importance of the Infinity Stones
Can you give me an example of what questions you asked?
In Avengers: Endgame, Captain America (Steve Rogers) wields Thor’s enchanted hammer, Mjolnir, during the climactic battle against Thanos. This moment is significant because Mjolnir can only be lifted by those deemed “worthy,” a concept introduced in Thor (2011) and explored further in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
🛡️ The Worthiness Enchantment
Odin, Thor’s father, placed an enchantment on Mjolnir stating,
“Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.”
This enchantment means that only individuals who are morally virtuous, selfless, and noble can lift the hammer. In Age of Ultron, during a lighthearted scene, the Avengers take turns trying to lift Mjolnir. While many fail, Steve Rogers manages to slightly budge the hammer, surprising Thor. This subtle movement hints at Steve’s potential worthiness, though he doesn’t fully lift it at that time.
⚡ Steve Rogers’ Worthiness
In Endgame, during the final battle, Steve Rogers proves his worthiness by lifting Mjolnir and using it to fight Thanos. Thor’s exclamation, “I knew it!” upon seeing Steve wield the hammer confirms that he always believed Steve was worthy. This moment highlights Steve’s unwavering commitment to justice, sacrifice, and the greater good, qualities that align with the enchantment’s criteria.
🧠 Thematic Significance
Steve’s ability to wield Mjolnir serves as a powerful narrative and symbolic element. It underscores his evolution as a character who embodies the ideals of heroism and leadership. Additionally, it reinforces the idea that true worthiness comes from one’s actions and character, not just external appearances or titles.
If you’re interested in exploring more about the concept of worthiness in the MCU or how it relates to other characters, feel free to ask!
In Avengers: Endgame, Captain America (Steve Rogers) wields Thor’s enchanted hammer, Mjolnir, during the climactic battle against Thanos. This moment is significant because Mjolnir can only be lifted by those deemed “worthy,” a concept introduced in Thor (2011) and explored further in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015).
🛡️ The Worthiness Enchantment
Odin, Thor’s father, placed an enchantment on Mjolnir stating,
“Whosoever holds this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.”
This enchantment means that only individuals who are morally virtuous, selfless, and noble can lift the hammer. In Age of Ultron, during a lighthearted scene, the Avengers take turns trying to lift Mjolnir. While many fail, Steve Rogers manages to slightly budge the hammer, surprising Thor. This subtle movement hints at Steve’s potential worthiness, though he doesn’t fully lift it at that time.
⚡ Steve Rogers’ Worthiness
In Endgame, during the final battle, Steve Rogers proves his worthiness by lifting Mjolnir and using it to fight Thanos. Thor’s exclamation, “I knew it!” upon seeing Steve wield the hammer confirms that he always believed Steve was worthy. This moment highlights Steve’s unwavering commitment to justice, sacrifice, and the greater good, qualities that align with the enchantment’s criteria.
🧠 Thematic Significance
Steve’s ability to wield Mjolnir serves as a powerful narrative and symbolic element. It underscores his evolution as a character who embodies the ideals of heroism and leadership. Additionally, it reinforces the idea that true worthiness comes from one’s actions and character, not just external appearances or titles.
If you’re interested in exploring more about the concept of worthiness in the MCU or how it relates to other characters, feel free to ask!
Me: Vision asking Wanda to destroy the mind stone
The tragic choice
Thanos's arrival: The plan falls apart when Thanos arrives in Wakanda, and it becomes clear that Shuri will not have enough time to complete the extraction.
Vision's last request: As Thanos closes in, Vision realizes that he will not survive. He turns to Wanda and, in a heartbreaking moment, asks her to destroy the Mind Stone, telling her that it is the only way to stop Thanos from completing the Gauntlet.
Wanda's sacrifice: With tears in her eyes, Wanda agrees and uses her chaos magic, which was amplified by her initial exposure to the Mind Stone, to destroy the stone and Vision in a powerful blast of energy.
Thanos's intervention: Thanos, however, had just acquired the Time Stone on Titan. He uses the Time Stone to reverse time, bringing both Vision and the Mind Stone back to life. He then brutally rips the Mind Stone from Vision's head, killing him a second time.
Ultimately, Vision and Wanda's decision is a tragic and painful last resort. Vision's love for Wanda and his deep sense of duty compel him to sacrifice himself, knowing that his death will save the universe. However, Thanos's power with the Time Stone makes his sacrifice for nothing.
Me:
that’s crazy about Thanos and the time stone
Yes, Thanos using the Time Stone was a truly shocking and pivotal moment in Avengers: Infinity War. It highlights the immense and terrifying power of the Infinity Stones when wielded together, and it underscores the futility of the heroes' desperate efforts to stop him.
Here is a breakdown of why that moment was so impactful:
It nullified a heroic sacrifice
Wanda's heartbreaking choice: Wanda Maximoff is forced to make an agonizing decision. For the one she loves most, she must destroy the Mind Stone, an act that also destroys Vision and her heart along with it.
A powerful moment of loss: This is presented as a tragic, heroic, and final sacrifice. Vision's death is meant to signify that the heroes are willing to pay the ultimate price to stop Thanos.
It demonstrated Thanos's complete control
A temporary setback: Thanos arrives in Wakanda moments after Wanda destroys the Mind Stone. For a brief moment, it seems like the heroes have succeeded and Thanos's plan has failed.
The rewind: Unfazed, Thanos calmly uses the Time Stone to reverse time, undoing Wanda's action and bringing Vision and the Mind Stone back to life.
Absolute power: He uses the Time Stone with incredible precision, affecting only the Mind Stone and Vision while leaving Wanda and the surrounding area untouched. This shows his mastery of the stone and his control over reality.
It set up the devastating climax
The final stone: After bringing Vision back to life, Thanos brutally rips the Mind Stone from his head, killing him for the second and final time.
The completing of the Gauntlet: He then places the Mind Stone in the Infinity Gauntlet, officially completing it and achieving his ultimate goal.
A moment of despair: The scene solidifies the despair felt by the Avengers. It makes it clear that they have lost and that nothing can stop Thanos from executing his plan.
The Time Stone scene is a masterstroke of storytelling. It proves that Thanos is an unstoppable force and that the heroes' efforts, however brave and selfless, were ultimately futile. It is a defining moment that sets the stage for the massive consequences of the film's ending and the events of Avengers: Endgame.