WATCH BOX OFFICE MOVIES FOR FREE
Avengers: Endgame Has Replaced Die Hard As My Favorite Movie, Which Is Crazy
Most movie journalists likely get asked the question so many times, they have crafted a go-to answer. Oh, you write about movies? strangers will ask upon meeting you. Whats your favorite movie of all time? Its an ice breaker. An audio party favor, and a conversation starter. Its also a barometer of your taste, because if you are revealing what you believe to be your favorite movie of all time, it will tell the person whos listening that they might love the same kinds of movies as you. And naturally, if you disagree, it also tells them that they shouldnt listen to you at all.
For years 31 years, to be specific my answer to that very question was John McTiernans Die Hard. The original, and still the best. Die Hard remains the finest example of my favorite type of movie, a cop thriller centered around a sarcastic and flawed hero who overcomes impossible odds to triumph. Its a brilliant script, with an outstanding lead performance, and when I saw it in theaters in 1988, it literally changed my life. Die Hard opened me up to the idea that movies were a reality, and I knew then and there that Id like to do SOMETHING with movies with the rest of my existence.
Over the years, as I saw more movies, other titles helped me eventually form a Top 10 of All Timers for me. Alfred Hitchcocks North By Northwest. George Roy Hills Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. The Toy Story trilogy. Movies that meant something to me, personally, and belonged in the conversation when discussing a flick that would go on my own Mount Rushmore. But none of them topped Die Hard, from a purely selfish My Favorite Movie of All Time standpoint. McTiernans masterpiece was the top of the mountain.
Until last week. When it was dethroned by Joe and Anthony Russos Avengers: Endgame.
In addition to being a movie junkie as a kid, I also grew up reading comics. Specifically, I grew up reading Marvel. Spider-Man was my favorite character, but I collected books on the X-Men, the New Mutants, Iron Man, the Fantastic Four and the bulk of the Avengers titles. In the Marvel universe, characters teamed up often, so the adventures of the characters I loved bled into the realms of Doctor Strange, Black Panther, Captain America, Thor and the Hulk.
When the Marvel Cinematic Universe started, I was skeptical. How could you not be? Comic book adaptations werent exactly home runs. For every Iron Man in 2008, fans had to endure the Joel Schumacher Batman films, Ben Afflecks Daredevil, its spinoff Elektra, Nic Cages Ghost Rider you get the gist.
Starting with Iron Man, the character, also seemed like an odd choice. In hindsight, it worked, but Tony Stark wasnt the household name back in 2008, and Robert Downey Jr. was still an unpredictable talent who had burned very bright but was rebuilding his professional reputation with turns in movies like Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Tropic Thunder and David Finchers Zodiac.
No one, back then, could have imagined what the MCU would become. Building a shared universe like this takes patience, time and dedication. It requires several happy accidents on the production schedules of some massive blockbusters. It relies heavily on smart casting, and those casting moves have to pay off with contracts that keep talent in the fold for the right amount of time. It takes bold storytelling choices, but ones that resonate with an audience so that they choose to return time and again for the next movies.
And of course, sticking a landing on an 11 year, 22 film experiment like this seems downright impossible.
Yet, as I watched Avengers: Endgame unfold, my mouth simply hung open in awe at the major moves Joe and Anthony took, and the stunning accomplishments they achieved. Time travel? Check. Killing off half of the known Marvel universe? Check. Bringing them all back? Check. Surprising fans with huge reveals? Check. Pitting every hero in the MCU against Thanos and his minions? Check mate.
Avengers: Endgame shouldnt exist. Anyone who understands how movies are made have to accept this. Endgame is a magic trick, a Herculean feat that should have failed under the weight of its own ambition. Its a movie that contains countless nods to the Marvel movies that blazed a trail before it, while also completing a story the brothers started in Avengers: Infinity War. It completes a journey, while teasing a path for the future. Its a love letter to a universe that I adore. Its the best movie Marvel has created to date, and I think its going to be pretty damn tough to top.
Which is why I replaced Die Hard at the top of my all-time favorite list with Avengers: Endgame. (How fitting, too, that Paul Rudd shouts out McTiernans classic, cementing my decision for me in my own head the moment it happened.) Now, this doesnt necessarily mean that I feel one movie is BETTER than the other.
I have been explaining this to people who instantly jump to the conclusion that Im deciding Endgame is a better movie than Die Hard. Truthfully, I think its unfair to even try and compare the two, as McTiernan in 1988 wasnt trying to accomplish anything close to what the Russo Brothers are doing in 2019.
Die Hard will always hold a very special place in my heart. Its not like its being removed from existence. Ill still watch it a few times each year, and likely will learn more about it with each repeat viewing.
But it had a fantastic, three-decade run at the top of my personal leaderboard. And nothing lasts forever. Sooner or later, I was bound to encounter a movie that hit me as hard as McTiernans film did back in 1988. And the sheer achievement of Avengers: Endgame, the massive spectacle and the epic amount of entertainment it produces in the heart of this Marvel geek, means that its my new Number One. Whats yours?
Are Vin Diesel and Tyrese Gibson Happy Dwayne Johnson Won't Be in Fast and Furious 9? Fans of the Fast and the Furious franchise may to this spinoff. The on-set feud between Johnson and
What Dwayne Johnson Wants To Do With His Fast And Furious Spinoff
Subscribe To Why Sebastian Stan's Mother Was Mad At Him About Black Panther Updates close. Subscribe To Why Sebastian Stan's Mother Was Mad At Him About Black Panther Updates. I've already subscribed.
Avengers: Infinity War Cast Reveals What They Stole from the
It's also worth noting that if Suicide Squad 2 is tonally similar to its predecessor, and that'll likely be the case given that James Gunn is writing and directing, then it'll also be infused with comedy, and John Cena has shown he can be funny through Trainwreck, Sisters, Blockers and more.
Suicide Squad 2 May Be Adding John Cena In Fun Turn Of Events
Tim Allen Reflects On Favorite Improvised Toy Story Lines, Not Being Able To Ad Lib Anymore When I would ad lib, it's not a happy moment for the animators. The classic to me was when I would ad lib.
Tim Allen Reflects On Favorite Improvised Toy Story Lines
Patty Jenkins Calls Wonder Woman 1984 Mind-Blowing Movies January 30, 2019 No Comments Things are really heating up in the DC Universe, as Warner Bros. is currently riding the wave of Aquaman 's success .
Patty Jenkins Calls Wonder Woman 1984 Mind-Blowing - MNNOFA NEWS
Mark Hamill Clarifies Luke Skywalker Criticism in The Last Jedi be available for fans to purchase on Force Friday, one of which teased If Star Wars 9 Retcons The Last Jedi Mark Hamill
So I just watched the new Cap'n Marbles movie (starring Scott Pilgrim's ex-girlfriend) and it was just… Fine. Before I start talking about the film itself, I want to talk about the controversy revolving this movie, namely my belief that it's compl
It was supposed to be a launching pad, but playing Venom in Spider-Man 3 initially had the opposite effect on Topher Grace's budding film career. Here's a look at everything he's been doing since
Top 10 Facts About Topher Grace: Net Worth, Venom, Height
FOX Wants Hugh Jackman Back as Wolverine With the Right Story Hugh Jackman Thinking About Joining the MCU as Wolverine Jerry Seinfeld Convinced Hugh Jackman to End Wolverine with Logan
Kevin Feige Says A Spider-Man And Venom Movie Is 'Likely' But Up To Sony Home 2019 June 19 Kevin Feige Says A Spider-Man And Venom Movie Is 'Likely' But Up To Sony feel free to call us +646-389-3981 info@mmnofa.com
Kevin Feige Says A Spider-Man And Venom Movie Is 'Likely' But
Subscribe To Jumanji: Welcome To The Jungle's Honest Trailer Is Shocked By The Movie's Success Updates Just plain fun adventure movies that are also good aren't as common as they used to be
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle Honest Trailer Doesn't Buy the
# Pet Sematary 2019 remake. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later.
Pet Sematary (2019 film) - Wikipedia
Don Cheadle gets coy about whether his Marvel Cinematic Universe character War Machine will be making an appearance in 'Avengers: Infinity War,' after 'Capta
New & Upcoming Don cheadle Movie News - CINEMABLEND
Subscribe To Marvel's Eternals Movie Just Took A Big Step Forward Updates Marvel's Eternals Movie Just Took A Big Step Forward Adam Holmes. 9 months ago. Random Article Blend.
Marvel's Black Widow movie just took a big step forward - ANITH
We take a look back at 1997's Men In Black, its two sequels, and even a few references to its animated series, and rank the top 10 biggest, baddest, funniest, and most iconic aliens in the universe.
Men In Black's 10 Most Iconic Aliens - MNNOFA NEWS
what is the best movie streaming
qarib qarib single movie streaming
movie streaming germany
ninja movie streaming
movie streaming laws
how to download movie streaming
everyday movie streaming
it movie streaming free
movie streaming free 2019
movie streaming for iphone
free movie streaming app for ipad
movie streaming news
is goosebumps movie streaming
movie streaming best websites
classic movie streaming
will and kate movie streaming
movie streaming uk legal
movie streaming us free
movie streaming apps for android
movie streaming uk sites
will you be there movie streaming
dilan full movie streaming
is movie streaming illegal in germany
scary movie streaming
must be love full movie streaming
kl special force full movie streaming
where is fargo movie streaming
gifted movie streaming
jumanji full movie streaming
free movie streaming xbox 360
what are the best free movie streaming sites
movie streaming rental
john wick 3 full movie streaming
zero dark thirty full movie streaming
how do you know movie streaming
movie streaming raspberry pi
what's love got to do with it movie streaming
hd movie streaming sites
malay movie streaming
movie streaming github
xbox 360 movie streaming sites
best worst movie streaming
movie streaming endgame
movie streaming online for free
who do you love movie streaming
movie streaming canada
movie streaming meaning
justice league movie streaming
jumanji 2017 full movie streaming
elf movie streaming
movie streaming quora
movie streaming programs
now and then movie streaming
munafik 2 full movie streaming
si doel the movie streaming
who is streaming the movie it
iron will movie streaming
how much is amazon prime movie streaming
top free movie streaming sites
movie streaming unblocked
www.free movie streaming
rabbit movie streaming
movie streaming bohemian rhapsody
yes movie streaming site
movie streaming websites free
heaven can wait movie streaming
zero movie streaming
movie streaming deals
movie streaming monthly subscription
as the gods will movie streaming
movie streaming box
movie i don't know how she does it streaming
super troopers 2 full movie streaming
youtube movie streaming service
green book movie streaming
how much data would streaming a movie use
best online movie streaming site
upgrade movie streaming
the best movie streaming service
i can speak movie streaming
best movie streaming xbox one
movie streaming sites xbox one
free movie streaming no sign up
xbox one movie streaming sites 2017
movie streaming disney
us movie streaming
qube movie streaming
why did i get married full movie streaming
movie streaming now
how does movie streaming work
goldstone movie streaming
movie streaming script
will hunting movie streaming
the worst horror movie ever made streaming
movie streaming viooz
movie streaming rights
the worst movie ever streaming
captain marvel full movie streaming
movie streaming free online
movie streaming online indoxxi
movie streaming apps xbox
a goofy movie streaming
movie streaming fmovies
venom movie streaming online
is the post movie streaming
best movie streaming service for new releases
vacation movie streaming
yellow submarine movie streaming
movie streaming on xbox one
unfaithful movie streaming
movie streaming channels
movie streaming sites free
movie streaming dates
what is the best movie streaming app
movie streaming zumvo
online hindi movie streaming
popcorn movie streaming
movie streaming quality ts
how big is a streaming movie
vibes movie streaming
movie streaming releases
where to watch movie streaming online free
that thing you do full movie streaming
movie streaming buffering
kedarnath movie streaming
how movie streaming sites work
movie streaming api
zulu movie streaming
it movie streaming
itunes movie streaming quality
movie streaming ninja
one two jaga full movie streaming
zama movie streaming
paid movie streaming sites
lion movie streaming
coco movie streaming
movie streaming market share
go movie streaming
wonder movie streaming
how to watch movie streaming online
movie streaming bollywood
the little engine that could movie streaming
is movie streaming legal
nonton dilan 1990 full movie streaming
ex libris movie streaming
movie streaming hd free
movie streaming keeps stopping
movie streaming gratis
#Qesh #watchmvmt #watchmovies #watchnerds #bff #WatchJunkie #fireworks #watchalert #slay #melaninmagic #moviesstreaming #saladetv #Filma24 #blavity #america #Serialemetitrashqip #watchbrandname #SomosTuConexi #blackqueen #tvroomdesign #socialstreaming #blacksocialmedia #Movies #watchobsessed #TVSHow #watchful #blacktech #watchenthusiasts #melanin #watchpornid #WatchMovies #filmlover #watchcandy #Filmametitrashqip #Seriale #watchdose #murica #independenceday #watchhill #merica #blacksuccess #firecrackers #watchblogger #americanflag #Filma #funnytime #CASAMXhostales #netflixturkiye #4thofjuly #blackenterprise #watchos4 #hostales #watchmaniac #filmtavsiyesi #watchquiz #fourthofjuly #FreeMovies #blackbusiness #watchingthesunset #HostalCASAMXalameda #filmyorumu #movieaddict #WatchRoss #movietime #watchphoto #blackking #watchtattoo #watchluxus #netflix #watchwomen #Zgerdhiu #sandrabullock #getsome #birdbox #TvSeries #watchfamily #blackiflix #watchthemoonrise #watchuswork #watchcrazy #filmizle #putitinreverseterry #watchestyle #watchswag #blackhistory365 #holiday #WatchUsRise #filmography
0 comments:
Post a Comment