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- The Marvel Cinematic Universe has lasted 10 years and 18 movies, and shows no signs of slowing down.
- In anticipation for “Avengers: Infinity War,” we’ve looked back at its best moments and ranked them.
Marvel’s “Avengers: Infinity War” is the culmination of 10 years and 18 movies of buildup. This weekend, the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy finally take on Thanos.
In anticipation for the film, we’ve looked back on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s best moments. Marvel Studios has given audiences a bevy of memorable ones for casual moviegoers and super-fans alike.
From Tony Stark’s first armored suit that started it all, to most recently “Black Panther’s” emphasis on a strong supporting cast of fearless women, the MCU has managed to both portray the best parts of the comic books, and please audiences of all kinds.
Below are 16 of the best moments leading up to “Infinity War,” ranked. (Major spoiler warning if you haven’t seen these films):
16. Star-Lord vs. Ego (“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2”)
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” attempts to be more emotional than its predecessor. Some of it doesn’t work, but when it does, it works really well. For instance, when Star-Lord’s father, the evil cosmic being named Ego, reveals that he gave his mother the tumor that killed her, Star-Lord realizes his long-lost dad isn’t who he thought he was. The ensuing battle is a blast of action and even some Pac-Man, and that earlier revelation gives it an extra emotional weight.
15. Odin exiles Thor (“Thor”)
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The first “Thor” is not that great, but it somehow managed to lure Anthony Hopkins to play Thor’s father, Odin. Thank the gods, because this scene is lifted by his presence. When Thor royally messes up a truce between the people of Thor’s homeworld Asgard and the Frost Giants, Odin banishes Thor to Earth until he is worthy enough to wield the hammer Mjolner once again. It’s such an effective scene because of Hopkins’ performance.
14. The raceway fight (“Iron Man 2”)
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“Iron Man 2” is one of the worst films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but one scene in particular stands out for being an impressive, effects-driven action sequence. Mickey Rourke is unfortunately underutilized as the villain Whiplash in the movie, but he makes a worthy grand entrance during a fight scene on the Monaco Raceway.
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