So, here’s the deal.

I don’t know much about superhero movies and even less about comic books.

Origin stories tend to grab me more than the ensemble-save-the-universe narratives because there is more backstory in those films. I usually like to hear people talk more than to watch them fight, and a three-hour runtime built around a lot of CGI is a tough sell for me.

Avengers Endgame must be a pretty good picture. I liked it a lot and felt the pacing was pretty good. It didn’t feel like three hours, and I enjoyed watching the characters and learning about them.

No wonder the box office is staggering. It even appeals to me.