Marvel Cinematic Universe
I have enjoyed the Marvel movies for the most part but have avoided writing about them until now because the task seemed daunting with over 20 films out to date even though I have seen them all. A series this established can afford an occasional misfire but while there are some films I enjoy more than others I think each Marvel film is a strong experience. Also the series has used a lot of directors of different sensibilities. For example a Russo brothers film is very unique to a Shane Black or Kenneth Branagh film but they all fit into the series the way a family has different types of members. Marvel films each tell its own story while fitting into the whole. An example would be Thor Ragnarok, which tells a comic yet cosmic tale of a battle for the throne of Asgard and has an ending that sets up the beginning of Avengers Infinity War, which is a very different story with a much darker tone. The individual films in particular spend time developing each character and hi