In Infinity War, Scarlet Witch isnвЂ™t a fighter and could believably require the assistance of one (or two) people who are. Then thereвЂ™s the fact that Captain Marvel is incredibly powerful, more so than the heroes assembled around her. In the midst of a chaotic battle how did word get out to nine specific people that Captain Marvel needed help. The same canвЂ™t be said for the Endgame scenario. First, in Infinity War, it was believable that Black Widow and Okoye happened to be there and stepped in when they saw an ally in trouble. The Infinity War moment felt earned in a way the one from Endgame simply doesnвЂ™t. For a second things look bleak for our hero, then Black Widow and Okoye step in to help her. That scene also takes place during the climactic battle and sees Scarlet Witch cornered by the evil Proxima Midnight. But itвЂ™s true that the girl power moment in Endgame is contrived, especially when compared to a similar moment in Avengers: Infinity War. Seeing so many heroic women together is notable for that reason alone.

While all-male team-ups in superhero movies are unremarkable, all-female team-ups pretty much never happen. Some fans found this moment exhilarating, but others complain that itвЂ™s pandering to the audience. The camera passes over them as they look heroic and determined. ThereвЂ™s Scarlet Witch, Valkyrie, Okoye, Shuri, Hope van Dyne, Gamora, Nebula, Mantis and even an Iron Man-armored Pepper Potts. Right on cue, all the female Avengers assemble for the assist. In the scene, Spider-Man passes off the Infinity Gauntlet to Captain Marvel so she can take it across the battlefield. RELATED: Black Widow's MCU Journey is Tragic - But Not In A Good Way The moment that speaks to that reality most is the fleeting girl power moment embedded in the middle of the movieвЂ™s climactic battle. The previous Marvel Cinematic Universe film, Captain Marvel, made it seem like the future was bright for female superheroes in the franchise, but Endgame indicates the truth may be more complicated than that. From the filmвЂ™s massive box office to ThorвЂ™s expanded proportions, Endgame has dominated the cultural conversation since its late April release.

There are many things about Avengers: Endgame that have sparked controversy. WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Avengers: Endgame, now in theaters.

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