Infinity War Results
Prediction 002 & Movie Review 031
Avengers: Infinity War
predictions
MARVEL
[April 25th, 2018]Movie Effectiveness = above 90% certainly as the origin story of Thanos and his quest for Infinity Stones put the Avengers under the most lethal jeopardy yet.
That was an experience. Can they even top themselves with Avenger Four?
Well, let's now see how do I fare with my own pre-guesses:
Result:
My sure guesses didn't materialize at all as the main duo are reserved to deal with the aftermath of the War, while the latter's role is kept at the minimum since he will play a bigger part in the Fourth, reversing the role between them as Tony would probably recluse himself by blaming himself especially for the death of Peter Parker while Steve would come to his aid to grief and then find a way to reverse this once and for all. Maybe a certain Captain Marvel would lend a hand?
It was actually my second guesses that came true after all, with Gamora being sacrificed by Thanos himself despite his 'love' for her in exchange for the Soul Stone. Another 'daughter of Thanos', Nebula played a vital part in relinquishing that information from her adopted sister and with her still being on Titan at the end of the film, she might help the Guardians and Stark to get her revenge on her 'father' and she might have an educated guess where he ends up after snapping his gloved fingers, where he sit down while looking at the sunset in the last scene of Infinity War. That information would come in handy if she have it.
Another mostly correct notches for the lowest probability this time around as halves of the Avengers turn to dust when the six Stones come together under the thumbs of Thanos, with the core members still standing and are left to see the newer cast being blown out of existence. This is a decision they did not come to lightly, letting the core cast to deal with the consequences of their failed attempt to thwart the Mad Titan's plan, all of them finally coming together in the followup to team up once again. There is a viable theory online that the reason Hawkeye is kept out of this third ensemble film is for him to play a big part in the fourth as his whole family that he retreated to after Civil War was being wiped out and he would think that if only he helped the Avengers that this wouldn't have happened, warping his mind and force him to be much more aggressive and lethal as Ronin to get his family back.
Result:
He was actually wounded by Iron Man and Thor in the end but it didn't kept him down at all, although seeing him in the last scene, he looks finally at ease as he achieved his grand ambition and can finally sit down and bask in its glory. Maybe that would let him relax his body and let himself succumb to that ax through the heart! He didn't actually die though so I am correct on that!
Hah! I was bamboozled! He was only mentioned once ... but as I deduced above, there is a valid reason behind his absence.
Result:
I am almost right! It didn't actually turn to black but we are forced to see the aftermath of his finger snaps and this is the first time for a movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to end with the main antagonist getting his away and gets to live with it. I was wrong on the Soul Stone though but nobody could predict it to tie heavily with Gamora and another planet (that cameo though!) After seeing through all the possibilities with the Eye of Agamotto, Doctor Strange actually gives the Time Stone to Thanos himself in exchange for Tony Stark's life. Maybe this is the vision he sees whereby the Avengers could only won in the end with Iron Man leading the group in the aftermath of the War despite the world (and universe? Groot is also gone ...) losing half of its population. Is this the best outcome out of the thousands of possibilities?
Result:
#1. Which hero will die?
High ProbabilitiesSince this movie is ten years in the making, there are major players that have quite an arc and having been evolved as characters from their very first movie until this third ensemble movie, Civil War notwithstanding. Those two possible candidates are Tony Stark / Iron Man and Steve Rogers / Captain America, sacrificing themselves to stop or at least hold down Thanos! Based on the trailer, the latter appear much more closer to the death's door and the passing of one over another would trigger the surviving Avenger to do something drastic to undo all of this. Eye of Agamotto, anyone?
Middling ProbabilitiesNow playing with the storyline, his 'children' in Gamora and Nebula could play a part in humanising him as well as being killed off just for Thanos to remove any excess baggage that could tie him down, especially the former since she was highlighted in that flashback scene of her being 'adopted' (with her whole species being wiped out by his army ... did Nebula suffered the same fate?). Another possible obstacle that Thanos needs to cut down to fill up his Infinity Gauntlet is Vision with his Mind Stone that keeps him alive. We still do not know if the manufactured being would cease to be without the Stone attach to his forehead and he certainly looks worse for wear in the second trailer after being confronted in London. Is he slowly losing his life essence so to speak?
Low ProbabilitiesJust like how Agent Coulson died for the Avengers to avenge (if you haven't seen Agents of SHIELD, you are in for a surprise), there are possibilities of some of the side characters being thrown to the wolves of the Black Order. A few unfortunate souls could be the War Machine (this is speculation ... would he wear the same Bleeding Edge technology or just left with the old suit?) and yes, Hawkeye ... it is said his role is a secret for a reason, so would he return as Ronin in 4? Just like Captain America is now Nomad and Bucky Barnes could be Black Panther's White Wolf, they're evolving them by following closely to the comics.
Result:
My sure guesses didn't materialize at all as the main duo are reserved to deal with the aftermath of the War, while the latter's role is kept at the minimum since he will play a bigger part in the Fourth, reversing the role between them as Tony would probably recluse himself by blaming himself especially for the death of Peter Parker while Steve would come to his aid to grief and then find a way to reverse this once and for all. Maybe a certain Captain Marvel would lend a hand?
It was actually my second guesses that came true after all, with Gamora being sacrificed by Thanos himself despite his 'love' for her in exchange for the Soul Stone. Another 'daughter of Thanos', Nebula played a vital part in relinquishing that information from her adopted sister and with her still being on Titan at the end of the film, she might help the Guardians and Stark to get her revenge on her 'father' and she might have an educated guess where he ends up after snapping his gloved fingers, where he sit down while looking at the sunset in the last scene of Infinity War. That information would come in handy if she have it.
Another mostly correct notches for the lowest probability this time around as halves of the Avengers turn to dust when the six Stones come together under the thumbs of Thanos, with the core members still standing and are left to see the newer cast being blown out of existence. This is a decision they did not come to lightly, letting the core cast to deal with the consequences of their failed attempt to thwart the Mad Titan's plan, all of them finally coming together in the followup to team up once again. There is a viable theory online that the reason Hawkeye is kept out of this third ensemble film is for him to play a big part in the fourth as his whole family that he retreated to after Civil War was being wiped out and he would think that if only he helped the Avengers that this wouldn't have happened, warping his mind and force him to be much more aggressive and lethal as Ronin to get his family back.
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#2. Will Thanos be defeated?
High ProbabilitiesI don't think he will get injured at all. Did you notice he's not wearing the armour anymore? He knows he is invincible! Or at least have the mindset that is he is strong enough without any of that pesky protection.
Middling ProbabilitiesSomeone on the Avengers roster actually cause a surprising damage on Thanos that he does not see it coming or the repercussion of his action (killing a fellow hero for example). That would induce his rage!
Low ProbabilitiesThis is really out of left field, him being beaten down when he's not holding onto the Gauntlet. Nope, not going to happen!
Result:
He was actually wounded by Iron Man and Thor in the end but it didn't kept him down at all, although seeing him in the last scene, he looks finally at ease as he achieved his grand ambition and can finally sit down and bask in its glory. Maybe that would let him relax his body and let himself succumb to that ax through the heart! He didn't actually die though so I am correct on that!
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#3. Will Hawkeye be more than just a cameo?
High ProbabilitiesHe could show up at the end of the third act or maybe the final post credit scene. Just showing his face (or not) in his Ronin alter ego!
Middling ProbabilitiesHe could show up a bit earlier, when things are overwhelming for some of the Avengers members and he comes to the rescue without being involved in the fight itself whether with Thanos or the Black Order crew.
Low ProbabilitiesHe could show up as a hidden Trump card that would come to the rescue and turn the tide against the invading force and let them fall back into safety.
Hah! I was bamboozled! He was only mentioned once ... but as I deduced above, there is a valid reason behind his absence.
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#4. How many Infinity Stones will Thanos have?
High ProbabilitiesThere is high chance of him getting his way by the end of the movie with the help of his disciples, the Black Order, or by his actions alone. That finger snaps could actually comes true, ending the movie with a sudden 'fade' to black!
Middling ProbabilitiesIs there possibility of him not getting the still unseen Soul Stone? There is high chance of it being in Wakanda as that scenes of T'Challa meeting his ancestors could allude to and the massive fights on the plains as seen on the trailer ... does the King actually know its location or will it still not being revealed when the credits roll? I can't actually see this happening ...
Low ProbabilitiesWill the Avengers sacrifice themselves to not let the Stones get into the wrong hands? With only two Stones, Time and Mind, are in their possession ready to be protected by Earth's Mightiest Heroes, they will die trying to not let Thanos get his hands or rather Gauntlet on them.
I am almost right! It didn't actually turn to black but we are forced to see the aftermath of his finger snaps and this is the first time for a movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to end with the main antagonist getting his away and gets to live with it. I was wrong on the Soul Stone though but nobody could predict it to tie heavily with Gamora and another planet (that cameo though!) After seeing through all the possibilities with the Eye of Agamotto, Doctor Strange actually gives the Time Stone to Thanos himself in exchange for Tony Stark's life. Maybe this is the vision he sees whereby the Avengers could only won in the end with Iron Man leading the group in the aftermath of the War despite the world (and universe? Groot is also gone ...) losing half of its population. Is this the best outcome out of the thousands of possibilities?
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#5. Will there be a new Captain America?
Result:
He literally took a backseat in this first part and would be vital in the second part. Maybe then we'll know the situation of Captain America since understandably there's more important things at stake here.
High ProbabilitiesI believe that this sudden attack catches everyone by surprise and Tony Stark still having ties with the government with that Sokovia Accords would not let anyone carry that name if he can do anything about it (not that he's still having grudges, he is just honoring his memories). There won't be one, yet!
Middling ProbabilitiesThat signature Vibranium shield would come in handy in this fight against this alien invasion as Tony just keeps it around in case he'll see Steve again. He won't admit it though.
Low ProbabilitiesThe comic history gives us a clear trajectory that they could go with, with the Winter Soldier and Falcon as the top two candidates for now. While the former has just come out of forced hibernation sans the Hydra mind control, he is just getting back on his feet based on the trailer while the latter has been solid is his sporadic appearances throughout the MCU but his character doesn't have a solid arc to justify his transformation into the next Captain America. Maybe that would happen in Infinity War!
Result:
He literally took a backseat in this first part and would be vital in the second part. Maybe then we'll know the situation of Captain America since understandably there's more important things at stake here.
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#6. Will the Avengers reteam?
High ProbabilitiesWith Thanos and his Black Order using the shock and awe strategy by catching the Avengers by surprise, they could never find the time to regroup as they have to fight against the threats on multiple fronts, smartly forcing them to split their forces to defend Earth. And they would pay with their lives for that mistake!
Middling ProbabilitiesThey would not have their paths cross each other as Black Panther would be helped by Black Widow, Steve Rogers, Bruce Banner in Hulkbuster (and then later Hulk himself), War Machine and Bucky Barnes (they would be joined later by Scarlet Witch and Vision) in Wakanda while Iron Man will lead Spider-Man with the help of Doctor Strange and Wong (they would be joined also by Thor and the Guardians of the Galaxy crew) in New York.
Low ProbabilitiesThey actually do cross path with each other and team up for the last time against an insurmountable odds, giving it a last gasp effort to stop Thanos from eventually snapping his fingers. Yeah ...
They certainly paid with lives ... that iconic running shot with Hulk actually running with them was not there in the film since he won't come out despite Bruce Banner's insistence. Is there a possibility this is actually a shot from Avengers 4, whereby they somehow are able to turn back time and relive Infinity War once again but with all these knowledge to defeat Thanos fresh in their minds? Would they all team up and confront the Mad Titan on the plains of Wakanda once again?
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#7. Wild Card
Result:
Yup, no Avengers 4 title. Thanks Perri for the tip! Oh, Thanos will return though, so there's that. There is the logo of Captain Marvel so we know she will help the Avengers in 4 while that dream sequence didn't actually materialized exactly like that but we did see Tony kneeling down to grief the deaths of former Avengers ... No Hela but we did see Gamora in her child form confronted him at the gate of death(?) after he did the deed. No introduction of any new character from Fox yet, probably being saved for Phase Four after the conclusion of the fourth Avengers film. They smartly did not mention Ant-Man and the Wasp at all, since it would take place right after Civil War. That first Marvel duo film would be a palate cleanser after this harrowing journey of Infinity War.
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High ProbabilitiesNot knowing the real title of Avengers Four actually would be the most feasible considering how far they'll go to keep Hawkeye (or Ronin) from the public. Infinity War would leave us guessing!
Middling ProbabilitiesHaving the first public on-location shoot of Carol Danvers outside of the real principal photography of her own solo film made us wonder that's for introducing us for the first time officially Brie Larson's Captain Marvel in the last post-credit scenes. Or it is just a red herring. I wouldn't put it past the studio!
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Even though it was triggered by Scarlet Witch's power, that dream sequence for Tony Stark would not be far from the truth considering how much damage Thanos already inflicts in the trailers. Even the floating platforms looks familiar although with a blue filter on top of it rather than orange ...
Low ProbabilitiesHela, the Goddess of Death is not the physical embodiment of Death like in the comics that Thanos is pining for but since we do not actually see her takes her last breath in Ragnarok (only from afar although being pummeled by Surtur would still hurt pretty bad), she could come back if the Mad Titan wants to.
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Since the Disney-Fox merger is still not finalised when this movie comes out, I do not think they are allow to use any of the X-Men and Fantastic Four characters yet although there is possibility of them having made deals that would allow them to do so despite not fully owning them yet.
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Okay, here's one of my own: since the following film in the schedule for Marvel is Ant-Man and the Wasp (they are not even here ... confirmed for Four though!), I believe that they would show the Quantum Realm even with just a glimpse, teasing us of what to look for for the first ever Marvel duo team-up (Ragnarok does not count, this is on the title!).
Result:
Yup, no Avengers 4 title. Thanks Perri for the tip! Oh, Thanos will return though, so there's that. There is the logo of Captain Marvel so we know she will help the Avengers in 4 while that dream sequence didn't actually materialized exactly like that but we did see Tony kneeling down to grief the deaths of former Avengers ... No Hela but we did see Gamora in her child form confronted him at the gate of death(?) after he did the deed. No introduction of any new character from Fox yet, probably being saved for Phase Four after the conclusion of the fourth Avengers film. They smartly did not mention Ant-Man and the Wasp at all, since it would take place right after Civil War. That first Marvel duo film would be a palate cleanser after this harrowing journey of Infinity War.
Guesses Results =
above 70% as they went some directions that I didn't expect and they wouldn't cram anything unnecessary into the film that would detract from the experience.
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