#this is the real goodbye to Natasha and it's not bittersweet because she's alive

[redspiderling]

Here’s why we love Yelena

No, I don’t think Yelena took over Natasha in her own film. Not at all.

Yelena wouldn’t exist without Natasha. Yelena is Natasha’s little sister. Most of Yelena’s actions in the film, are connected to Natasha, in some way. Yelena’s storyline in the film is so intricately connected to Natasha, you can’t really make a comment about Yelena without referencing Natasha.

At the beginning of the film, Yelena got the antidote- and sent it to Natasha.

Yelena proudly shows off the first purchase she made for herself- and she gifts it to Natasha.

Yelena killed Draykov and almost sacrificed herself- for Natasha.

Yelena tries her first superhero pose- to copy/make fun of Natasha.

Yelena eventually gets a dog- and names it after Natasha (’s alias, Fanny Longbottom).

Yelena does take on part of Natasha’s role in this film though.

Natasha has always been our guide through Marvel films. Whenever Natasha is in a film, she’s the one guiding the audience through it’s events. From the sidelines, of course, because Marvel has been sexist for years. We’ve talked about this here. Extensively. What Yelena does for the Black Widow movie, is that she is the relatable character. She guides us through the movie, and we relate to her.

Yelena is us, guys. Yelena is the little girl who grew up looking up to Natasha. Natasha Romanoff, is Yelena’s hero. Yelena is a new generation of women who grew up looking up to Natasha Romanoff, and who love her with all their goddamn hearts. 

I mean, Look at Her Posing as Natasha Romanoff

What Yelena gave us, is a gift. 

She gave our love to Natasha on screen! She gave her her favourite vest (with all the pockets). She gave her the shared trauma, that all of us women, face, and she showed her that she’s not alone. That she’s never been alone. 

Natasha has the wisdom of the women that came before her (Melina), the love of the mother who never gave up on her (and I so love that they didn’t give a shit about the name of her father by the way. This movie has said Fuck You to Endgame and the Avengers in every possible way). Natasha has that invincible goodness that is herself, the heart that she never loses, and she has us, all the women who look at her, and see a piece of ourselves, our pain, looking back.

Yelena also gifted us with finally saying a proper goodbye to Natasha. 

Natasha Romanoff is our hero, and she deserved to walk into the sunset, as she did, and fly off to new adventures, as she did. With a smile on her face, with the love of 2 families in her heart, and with the gratitude of millions of women on her shoulders. 

I can never thank the makers of this film, and Scarlett Johansson, enough. Never.

#Black Widow #Black Widow Spoilers #Natasha Romanoff #Yelena Belova #Endgame who #this is the real goodbye to Natasha and it's not bittersweet because she's alive #RIP Clint Burton #sorry I couldn't help myself #there's too much grumbling about Yelena online and I had to clear up some things #I'm going to make so many posts about this movie #baby spider

[grumpycapt]

I’m with you till the end of the line, Avengers. I gathered for myself some thoughts after Avengers: Endgame so I might as well share them with you.

You know the deal, spoilers and random rambling under the cut

Let’s start with some Captian’s points:

First of all, CAP IS WORHTY and we knew all along and let me just tell you how powerful that was (whole cinema’s shouting and Thor’s cheering heck yeah)

Second of all, America’s ass. I almost stopped being mad for shaving his beard. So it’s almost forgiven so I’m just gonna leave this here.

Cap fighting Loki that is Cap is really comedy gold. That’s it.

Cap’s “civil” wardrobe. I hope that people taking care of that got paid really well cause it was a bloody well done job.

Hail Hydra. People went crazy when in the comics Cap turned out to be in Hydra and who thought Marvel would forget that wave of emotions. Oh, Marvel, how you can play with our sentiments so well I’m never gonna understand. 

And finally, Steggy ending. Total euphoria, my dream ending of all time and deep secret wishes coming true. As a hardcore Steggy fan since forever my heart is full. That’s what they deserved after saying final goodbye to each other and sacrificing everything.

General

I am Iron Man. That was it, that was the moment when the MCU’s Godfather, first superhero and heart shone fully. And I’m so glad he got to see his father as a loving person, to be a father (of an equally-cheesburger-loving precious gal) and a husband himself and then put on the gauntlet and save the fucking universe. I love you three thousand.

Thor’s part makes me stop rambling a bit because I feel fantastic and confused at the same time. On the one hand, it’s freaking good to see that he’s not hanging in some empty space- that he feels terrible thinking he failed, that he’s devastated cause he lost everything and everyone. Denial and depression is okay. I appreciate showin “lost” (in so many ways) character. And then, there is him being a God. After Ragnarok I had slightly higher expectations since he’s really the stringest Avenger nad I just hoped sth equally epic would happen to him but in a way I understand. 

Ant Man being precious as always, this time, with new space buddies. Give. Me. More. So happy to see it all good with Hope and Cassie. His time travel movie scenes kinda reminded me of Jake Peralta so it’s even better.

I love how they’re all laughing at the heist name and yet, here we are, having some hilariuos typically-heist movie scenes. Oh well :)

Korg in Taika’s pineapple shirt was everything. Thank you Russos.

I was so happy to see Clint in his game. After silent first Avengers and his absence in Infinity War it was refreshing to see him in real action. I also liked that they concentrated also on his relation with Natasha. Since I’m here, I must admit, she also shone especially as a leader! Damn she was good! She was vulnerable and strong, loving and firm. And when they were on their way to Vormir you could have felt what’s gonna happen. But at the same time, I don’t think I was ready to see it. The only regret is the Winter Soldier/Black Widow thread I wished to see. Also I kiiinda wish there would be a closure for Bucky/Steve, it was the relation around which a few movies were about. But the closure I wanted was supposed to be normal and y'know, friendly. No one left anyone, just living their life. Don't forget that they're two separate human beings, they don't have to live together forever and they can do whatever they want.

Movie sets a nice base for new Guardians of the Galaxy movie and Loki (being alive apparently?) and Winter Soldier/Falcon/Captain America? tv show so now it gets even more interesting.

Banner’s part was a little unexpected but I think it was a refreshing thing to see. He was either sad smol ½ sciences bro or furious Hulk. Here, he was kinda both but not really. Big plus: his relation with Thor, glad to see that after Ragnarok. 

FINAL BATTLE

I felt power. Everyone being there, I felt those 22 movies and 10 years. IT REALLY WAS COMICS-LIKE. That was really something and it really showed what a huge industry it is. 

I loved how they all were here. Alexander Pierce, Rumlow, Sidwell, Frigga, Jane Foster, Howard Stark, Peggy, Pym, Ancient One, Jarvis, Aunt May and all those characters thatactually piece together this whole hell of a story. This, and so many references, running jokes (strongest Avenger wink wink), easter eggs, literal quotes and small deatils (hey Queens was so brief and yet cute) made this experience 100000 times better. Those small things, like Steve’s group therapy taking place in the same room as Sam’s were, Spider-man’s killing mode (finally!) or Harley from IM3 at the funeral. 

Loose thoughts

Carol who - I kinda liked how she wasn’t the main fighter here. I was afraid that they’re gonna go the easy way “someone strnger came and she’s gonna kick Thanos’ ass just like that”. But also, her scenes were fanstastic.

Peter and Tony hug - I really waited for that. Stupid, but this relation was crazy-entertaining

Proof that Tony Stark had a heart - that’s it, I’m done

Girls power - oh hell yeah, that’s what I’m talking about. Sad that we couldn;t see Widow in that group since she’s Marvel’s first female hero but still, empowering!

Valkyrie being a leader - other people see it as surprising, I feel like she grew up to that. She can still be a horse-flying drunk fighter but when people needed it, she took matters into her own hands. She was there when Thor was absent.  

Time jumping scenes were such a pleasure. Hulk hating stairs, Quill singing, Frigga scene, so many gems.

Pepper in a suit, that’s a new one!

Finally

The movie was so gratifying. It was bittersweet but perfect; it’s good to feel that it was worth it. We got a closure we deserved. It’s a wonderful reward and I felt appreciated as a viewer who spent x hours at the cinema, who was waiting for those post credit 30 seconds scenes, who got attached to some characters, who rewatched movies numerous times to be sure that every detail was noticed. It’s good to feel that way and participating in that huge cinema experience from the early years really makes me feel like it paid off now. Not that it matters, but all of this makes this whole thing even more perfect. What a ride.

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE

 *gotta add sth more tomorrow

#avengers: endgame #spoilers #rambling #mine #my own stuff #avengers #mcu #marvel #endgame #review #gonna edit it later cause it's 1:53 am