Episode 161: Avengers: Endgame: Time Travel, Character Arcs, and the Downhill Trend of Marvel Studios
Description
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In this episode of Lost Plot, the hosts dive deep into Avengers: Endgame, discussing character arcs, thematic elements, and their personal impressions of the film. The speakers delve into the character arcs of Thor, Captain America, Iron Man, and Thanos within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, particularly focusing on their development and the implications of their choices. They discuss the burden of leadership, the disappointments in character portrayals, and the overarching themes of sacrifice and fulfillment. The conversation also critiques the narrative decisions made in the context of time travel and character motivations, highlighting the balance between character development and plot progression.
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Highlights:
0:00 'Avengers: Endgame' Introduction
6:54 Opening Scene
14:52 Hulk
20:59 Ant Man
27:07 Natasha Romanoff
36:58 Clint Barton or Hawkeye
43:18 Thor
55:30 Steve Rogers
1:05:15 Iron Man
1:17:07 Side Characters
1:20:22 Thanos Revisited
1:40:44 Time Travel Plot Holes
1:49:45 Failures and Opportunities of the MCU
2:05:55 Final Thoughts
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