--- title: "Avengers: Endgame: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/avengers-endgame/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/avengers-endgame" critics_score: 86 critics_reviews: 6 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # Avengers: Endgame (2019): what the critics said Critics' score 86 from 6 reviews: 5 positive, 1 mixed, 0 negative. Most critics find Avengers: Endgame a satisfying conclusion to a sprawling saga, with praise clustering around its attention to character and the emotional consequences of earlier events. The action earns approval, but the reviews tend to credit its impact to the audience’s investment in the Avengers rather than spectacle alone. Performances are another strength: Robert Downey Jr.’s mixture of humour and gravity draws particular notice, while Chris Evans benefits from renewed attention to Captain America. The disagreement concerns how much that satisfaction amounts to beyond rewarding established fans. Some reviews find the complex storytelling cohesive and energetic; others see excessive length and a rigid structure. Radio Times objects to the broad Thor subplot, despite its positive verdict. The New Yorker is sharper about the lack of visual imagination, while The New York Times regards the film as fitting but unremarkable. The praise is widespread, but enthusiasm is far from uniform. ## The Guardian — Peter Bradshaw Rating 5/5. 27 April 2019. The climactic instalment is a galvanising victory lap and ultimate love letter to superfans. The final battle is giddily cathartic because it prioritises character development over plot and spectacle. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/apr/27/avengers-endgame-film-review) ## Empire — Helen O'Hara Fi1m's normalised score 90/100 (inferred from the text). 23 April 2019. The critic calls it an intensely satisfying piece of blockbuster filmmaking that deals with emotional fallout and character development after the events of Infinity War. They single out the big final action sequence and moments of giddy delight and emotion as highlights. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/avengers-endgame-review/) ## Radio Times — Huw Fullerton Rating ★★★★. 14 May 2019. The critic praises the film's hugely ambitious and entertaining take on the MCU's sprawling continuity as a victory lap that refocuses on underserved characters like Captain America. They single out Chris Evans' standout moments for praise while noting flaws like a broad Thor subplot and excessive length. [Read the review](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/avengers-endgame-review/) ## The Times — Tom Shone Rating ★★★. 28 April 2019. The directing team finds the right vein of showmanship and self-deprecation to bring the saga to a satisfying close with a time-warp plot that revisits previous films. The Avengers has always been bright and eager to please but lacks thematic heft. [Read the review](https://www.thetimes.com/culture/article/avengers-endgame-review-a-monster-marvel-finale-tqr9nlxgc) ## The Hollywood Reporter — Todd McCarthy 23 April 2019. The three-hour epic provides a somber but entertaining sense of closure to the saga as the Avengers battle Thanos once more. The critic singles out the strong character acting, particularly Robert Downey Jr.'s inspired serio-comic turn as Iron Man. [Read the review](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/avengers-endgame-review-1203971/) ## The New Yorker — Richard Brody 26 April 2019. The critic praises the performances, especially Robert Downey Jr.'s, but faults the film's bloated length, lack of visual imagination, and rigid structure, noting it fails to deliver on its potential. [Read the review](https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/review-what-avengers-endgame-could-have-been) ## The New York Times — A.O. Scott 23 April 2019. The critic finds the film a fitting but unremarkable capstone to the MCU, praising its evocation of fan participation and inclusivity while questioning its overall value and calling it a monument to adequacy. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/23/movies/avengers-endgame-review.html) ## Den of Geek Rating 5/5. 25 April 2019. The critic calls it brilliant, groundbreaking, and a triumph that delivers everything fans want. It praises the film's emotional depth, cohesive storytelling across its complexity, and strong character arcs for the core Avengers. [Read the review](https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/avengers-endgame-review-a-totally-triumphant-payoff/) ## Collider — Matt Goldberg Rating A-. 23 April 2019. The critic calls it an exhilarating epic that pays off the investment in characters with thrilling, hilarious, and powerful moments, praising the Russos' propulsive narrative and focus on character-driven stakes over mere fan service. They single out the weight of loss and consequences, and how it serves as a fitting final chapter without feeling like a victory parade. [Read the review](https://collider.com/avengers-endgame-review/) ## The Wrap — Alonso Duralde 23 April 2019. The critic calls the film a skillful popcorn epic that delivers satisfying fan service and rare catharsis in the MCU saga. He singles out the climactic battle sequence, including a pointed all-female hero moment, for its adrenaline and efficient handling of the large ensemble. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/avengers-endgame-film-review-mcu-robert-downey-jr-chris-evans/) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/avengers-endgame.md