The Avengers - Infinity War Direct

Infinity War is a technical marvel. The battle of Wakanda utilizes sweeping practical sets blended with CGI armies, but the true visual peak is the fight on Titan. Here, Doctor Strange’s magic, Spider-Man’s agility, and Iron Man’s nanotech suit combine in a fluid, multi-angle melee against a brawling Thanos. The motion capture performance by Josh Brolin (enhanced by Digital Domain) sets a new standard; Thanos is not a cartoon but a living, expressive, terrifying presence.

In one of the film’s most shocking turns, Thanos sacrifices the one thing he loves—his daughter Gamora—to claim the Soul Stone on the planet Vormir. The Avengers - Infinity War

Brolin’s performance gives Thanos gravitas. He is quiet, methodical, and surprisingly soft-spoken. When he finally sits down on his farm at the end of the film, watching the sunrise over an empty field, the audience almost understands his twisted logic. Almost. Infinity War is a technical marvel