Avengers: Endgame (2019) — Review
The most contrived blockbuster of the decade. Time travel as fan service, the Stark sacrifice, and the multiverse infrastructure that destroyed the MCU. At 4/10.
Christopher Markus
This archive gathers the films written by Christopher Markus reviewed at Master of Worlds: “Avengers: Endgame (2019)”, “Avengers: Infinity War (2018)”, “Captain America: Civil War (2016)”, “Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)”, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)”, and “Thor: The Dark World (2013)” — 6 titles in all. Seen together they show a consistent sensibility across different films. The reviews focus on the screenplay as craft — what it contributes, how it serves each story, and what separates the work from the ordinary version of the same material. Rather than rank the films, the collection treats them as a body of work worth examining. The list expands as additional titles are added.
Avengers: Infinity War (2018) — Review
Two billion dollars on the strength of accumulated franchise capital. Forty characters, the Snap that wasn’t depicted, and structural failures. At 4/10.
Captain America: Civil War (2016) — Review
The Phase 3 inflection point where moral clarity became moral confusion. Spider-Man and Black Panther’s introductions as franchise expansion vehicles. At 4/10.
Thor: The Dark World (2013) — Review
Loki saves the runtime. Christopher Eccleston wasted as Malekith. The first MCU film that feels like industrial franchise routine. At 6/10.
Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — Review
The Russo brothers’ 1970s political thriller in superhero clothing. Robert Redford, Chris Evans, and the MCU’s peak film. Winter Soldier at 8.5/10.
Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) — Review
Chris Evans, Joe Johnston, and the most disciplined origin film in the MCU. The 1940s adventure that built the franchise’s moral foundation. At 9/10.