What did Avengers: Endgame get right about death? I was talking to a friend the other day, and they said they didn't like superhero movies because there aren't any stakes they can get behind. It's always the world melting down or nuclear war, or just some sort of big thing that felt manufactured. When there was a loss or comic violence, it never felt personal. It was hard for me to disagree. We have hundreds of hero properties out there in film and on television, and many of them have flaws close to the ones described here. But here's where I think they're wrong. The biggest comic book property ever, and the biggest movie of all time, Avengers: Endgame, actually blows up these points and creates some of the most emotional and important superhero deaths and consequences on screen. So today I wanted to talk about killing off superhero characters and how you can make their deaths relevant despite their powers. Check out this video from Nerdstalgic, and let's talk after the jump. Spoilers for Avengers: Endgame to follow. Read More...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 3 February, 2021