Random 'Avengers: Infinity War' Should Have Been Three Different Movies (13 items)

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  (#11) Planet Earth Should Be Featured More Prominently

  It's odd how little time the Infinity War characters spend on Earth. Much of the final fight takes place in Wakanda, but that's always been treated as an otherworldly location. Some of the most interesting pieces of the film occur in New York City, specifically when Peter Parker first sees Ebony Maw and Cull Obsidian arrive.

  It would have been fascinating to see how people dealt with the alien invasion, even if it was just for a few more minutes. If the film had more Earth scenes, characters like Hawkeye and Ant-Man could have had real roles in MCU release.
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  (#2) Hulk Doesn't Have A Big Enough Role

  Bruce Banner gets the short end of the stick. Mark Ruffalo is great in Infinity War, but his character spends much of the movie providing exposition to a group of characters before being whisked away to a new location so he can once again provide exposition. He has to explain Thanos over and over.

  Some believe Banner is Loki in disguise. Why not focus on this or the fact Banner can't transform into the Hulk?
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  (#9) The Cosmic Characters Should Have Their Own Movie

  One of the most enjoyable sections of Infinity War happens at the very beginning, when Thor finds himself with the Guardians of the Galaxy. His playful banter and Peter Quill's jealousy is spectacular; the narrative could focus on this group for an entire movie. 

  By following the more cosmic members of the MCU as they work with Thor, Gamora's backstory with Thanos could have been explored in more detail, making her eventual death all the more powerful.
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  (#7) The Action Scenes Would Be Better If There Were Multiple Films

  Because Infinity War attempts to do so much, the action sequences all seem rather bland. In fact, some reviewers suggest the shaky camera the Russo brothers employ "to match the frenetic motion on camera" masks fairly boring action sequences. If the directors had more time to actually keep the camera still and film legitimately cool action sequences, these sections would be so much more compelling.
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  (#13) There Are Way Too Many Characters

  There are way too many characters in the film. The massive ensemble is a bit bloated and hard to follow. It would still be a lot to take in if the characters were split into two (or three) narratively fulfilling films before piling them into Infinity War.
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  (#6) Thanos Needs His Own Movie

  Thanos is one of the most interesting characters in Infinity War. He has a fully developed arc, but before the movie, audiences only see him in post-credit sequences. Thanos is a compelling figure with complex emotions, so why doesn't he have an origin story? The mad god isn't one of those villains who work simply because they're so oblique – he needs more screen time. 

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