OFFICIAL Avengers: Endgame Discussion Thread (will contain spoilers once the movie is out)

[rteetz]

Well, I had a conversation with some coworkers this morning who mostly liked it but all agreed that both how Thor and the Hulk were handled in this movie irked them.

I will say in terms of Hulk there were points in the comics where Banner and Hulk “merged”. So it’s not completely out of left field or anything.

 

[ELLH]

I will say in terms of Hulk there were points in the comics where Banner and Hulk “merged”. So it’s not completely out of left field or anything.

The complaints were that he didn't get any real redemption (or action in general). Editing my post to clarify.

 

[rteetz]

The complaints were that he didn't get any real redemption (or action in general). Editing my post to clarify.

I would agree with that to an extent. Even in the merged points in the comics he’s still Hulk after all.

 

[rteetz]

Endgame on pace to beat Avatar as highest grossing film ever

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/29/ave...ethrone-avatar-with-3-billion-box-office.html

 

[ELLH]

Endgame on pace to beat Avatar as highest grossing film ever

https://www.cnbc.com/2019/04/29/ave...ethrone-avatar-with-3-billion-box-office.html

Thank goodness. If I ever had to see a reference to Avatar being the highest grossing film again it would be way too soon.

 

[rteetz]

Thank goodness. If I ever had to see a reference to Avatar being the highest grossing film again it would be way too soon.

Endgame surely isn’t a sure bet to beat it though. Certainly a heavy front loaded release with $1.2B in the first weekend. For sure it will hit $2B. However we are approaching release of other movies that will compete with it such as Pikachu and Aladdin. Weekend #2 will probably be the most telling if it can sustain it.

 

[ELLH]

Endgame surely isn’t a sure bet to beat it though. Certainly a heavy front loaded release with $1.2B in the first weekend. For sure it will hit $2B. However we are approaching release of other movies that will compete with it such as Pikachu and Aladdin. Weekend #2 will probably be the most telling if it can sustain it.

Understood. But if they're factoring in non-ticket sales then it's got a solid chance.

I just wish The Avengers would have gone back in time and made James Cameron stop making movies after Terminator 2. Maybe even Titanic. But that's it.

 

[rteetz]

Understood. But if they're factoring in non-ticket sales then it's got a solid chance.

I just wish The Avengers would have gone back in time and made James Cameron stop making movies after Terminator 2. Maybe even Titanic. But that's it.

To each their own. I like Avatar for what it is, a visual masterpiece. No the story isn’t great but visually it’s pretty stunning.

 

[Kennywood]

The Endgame was won due to time travel. The time travel idea was due to Scott Lang. Scott Lang was able to provide the idea after being released from the Quantum Realm. He was release from the Quantum Realm because a rat walked across the control panel in the van that was in storage.

Half of all creation owes its re-existence to....a rat!

 

[ChrisFL]

The Endgame was won due to time travel. The time travel idea was due to Scott Lang. Scott Lang was able to provide the idea after being released from the Quantum Realm. He was release from the Quantum Realm because a rat walked across the control panel in the van that was in storage.

Half of all creation owes its re-existence to....a rat!

what a great emoji for "the snap"!

 

[ChrisFL]

To each their own. I like Avatar for what it is, a visual masterpiece. No the story isn’t great but visually it’s pretty stunning.

Avatar got that total at the box office, IMO due to the "experience" that was very unique at the time and multiple viewings. It was also in theaters for I think 15 weeks I heard?

 

[rteetz]

Avatar got that total at the box office, IMO due to the "experience" that was very unique at the time and multiple viewings. It was also in theaters for I think 15 weeks I heard?

Exactly, the visual experience coupled with the big phase of 3D that everyone was going nuts for at the time was a perfect storm for Avatar to achieve what it did at the box office. It did some great numbers overseas.

 

[jade1]

I just wish The Avengers would have gone back in time and made James Cameron stop making movies after Terminator 2. Maybe even Titanic. But that's it.

I would hate to see Pandora at AK turned to ash though. One of our faves now.

 

[leiaorgana]

After End-Game, I think for GOTG 3

They'll find Gamora, but since Thor is with them, she'll start falling for Thor instead of Quill and there will be a love triangle of sorts

Man, I hope they don’t go down the love triangle route in GOTG 3. Love triangles are so tedious and cliche but I wouldn’t put it past them tbh

2014!Gamora doesn’t know Quill and hasn’t had the experiences with him that our Gamora had that made her fall for him and well Thor is right there... He’s probably more this Gamora’s type. I reckon her and Quill will still get their happy ending though. They might just have to take the long way around to get there.

 

[mickeyfanachey1999]

Because it's a 3 hour movie and because there is no break, i need those of you who have seen it to confirm for me (without spoilers) that the best time to use the bathroom is either 1) when the san Fransisco title card is displayed, 2) when hulk is having lunch, 3) and when the new jersey title card is displayed.... and i've read don't even think about going during the last hour.... confirm without spoilers????

Hulk having lunch. Perfect bathroom break time.

 

[ChrisFL]

Man, I hope they don’t go down the love triangle route in GOTG 3. Love triangles are so tedious and cliche but I wouldn’t put it past them tbh

2014!Gamora doesn’t know Quill and hasn’t had the experiences with him that our Gamora had that made her fall for him and well Thor is right there... He’s probably more this Gamora’s type. I reckon her and Quill will still get their happy ending though. They might just have to take the long way around to get there.

I have faith that James Gunn would make interesting/funny. I love having Thor as part of the Guardians, or Asgardians, hope it continues that way.

 

[ELLH]

I would hate to see Pandora at AK turned to ash though. One of our faves now.

True.

But who knows... if there weren't Avatar we may have gotten the Beastly Kingdom instead.

 

[saskdw]

Endgame surely isn’t a sure bet to beat it though. Certainly a heavy front loaded release with $1.2B in the first weekend. For sure it will hit $2B. However we are approaching release of other movies that will compete with it such as Pikachu and Aladdin. Weekend #2 will probably be the most telling if it can sustain it.

I just did some checking and the local theaters are already about 60% sold out for next weekend. Endgame is going to put up a huge number the 2nd week as well. Pikachu and Alladin won't hurt Endgame.

$2.8B is a huge number to get to though so we'll see. Endgame will run the table until John Wick 3 comes out.

 

[leiaorgana]

I have faith that James Gunn would make interesting/funny. I love having Thor as part of the Guardians, or Asgardians, hope it continues that way.

Same. I’ve wanted Thor to join the Guardians since IW. I didn’t say I didn’t want him there. I’m just saying I’m not keen on the idea of a love triangle and I don’t want his role of being there just to cause trouble between Star Lord and Gamora. It’s all speculation at this point. 2014!Gamora might not be interested in either of them.

 

[rteetz]

Pikachu and Alladin won't hurt Endgame.

I have heard Pikachu could do well internationally so that's where it could hurt it.