Movie Review: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (Non-Spoiler Review)

Ten years ago, Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. started something that no one could've foreseen becoming what it is today.  Iron Man began a decade-long journey with characters from all over the globe and beyond, which has taken us to places no comic book fan ever thought they'd see on the big screen, and some that just shouldn't have been possible.  But they were.  We saw characters like Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Hulk, and the aforementioned Iron Man, most of which were characters that the average person on the street had never heard of, and yet, within four years, they would grow to super stardom as Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige managed to bring them all together for the what many people considered the cinematic event of the decade...The Avengers.

Movie Review: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (Full Spoiler Review)

Ten years ago, Jon Favreau and Robert Downey Jr. started something that no one could've foreseen becoming what it is today.  Iron Man began a decade-long journey with characters from all over the globe and beyond, which has taken us to places no comic book fan ever thought they'd see on the big screen, and some that just shouldn't have been possible.  But they were.  We saw characters like Captain America, Thor, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Hulk, and the aforementioned Iron Man, most of which were characters that the average person on the street had never heard of, and yet, within four years, they would grow to super stardom as Marvel Studios and Kevin Feige managed to bring them all together for the what many people considered the cinematic event of the decade...The Avengers.

The Merc's TOP 5 MCU FILMS

With the release of Marvel's latest hit film, Black Panther, and Avengers: Infinity War less than two months away, I felt like it was a perfect time to put out my ranking of the 5 best films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

SUMMER FILM CHALLENGE 2017 - Final Results

Alright, my fellow Mercs, the Summer film season has officially come to a close, and with it come the end of the SUMMER FILM CHALLENGE!!  It's been a crazy ride, full of ups and downs, but we finally have the results.  Check out the Top 10 Domestic Box Office earners and the point standings below along with some words from the challengers.

Side by Side: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

Welcome to another installment of SIDE BY SIDE, where we dissect the differences and similarities between two films, be it a remake/reboot with its original, a sequel with its original, or two similar movies. This week we’ll be taking a look at a the biggest hit so far this summer and its predecessor…..GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY and GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2.

Movie Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

A couple of months after the events of Vol 1. the Guardians of the Galaxy have been hired by an alien population to defend their world. Despite a successful job, a disagreement between the Aliens and the Guardians puts the team in danger. That is when Ego (Kurt Russel) comes to rescue them and reveals himself as a celestial being and Peter Quill's father.

Despite having every reason and possibility to fail and become a complete spectacle mess, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 2. is another gem in Marvel's crown of wonderfully diverse films and another reason for their utter mastery in the genre.

Trailer Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2

Jimmy Kimmel Live! has become the hot spot for dropping trailers, and last night we got another one.  The latest trailer for Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 premiered on the late night talk show and it was awesome.

TOP 10 MOST ANTICIPATED FILMS OF 2017

With 2016 coming to a close, we at Merc With A Movie Blog have compiled a list of the 10 films in 2017 that we are most looking forward to watching.  So instead of jabbing away, let's just get right to it, starting with #10......

Trailer Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2 (Official Teaser #1)

James Gunn and Marvel have released the brand new trailer of Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2! And of course... It is awesome! Check it out here!

Trailer Review: GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY: VOL. 2

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I'M HOOKED ON A FEELIN!!

Woohoo! The Guardians are back! Early this morning we received a photo of the first poster for Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, a sequel that possibly the entire world has been impatiently waiting for since the end of the first film. Shortly after the poster was revealed, we also received a short teaser trailer for the film, making this a beautiful day for Marvel fans.  Check out the poster and teaser trailer below:

Weekly Comic Pull #5: The Old 52 Edition

Welcome to this week's installment of WEEKLY COMIC PULL, where I go over all the new comics I'm reading this week, recommend new comics for you, and all in all, just nerd out for a bit. This week, we've got all sorts of neat things for you to check out as some of DC's long running series come to an end, some of Marvel's newer series find their footing, and everything else in between. Let's get started!

Chris Pratt Has A Special Message For Fan About 'Guardians of theGalaxy Vol. 2'

With filming Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 set to begin next month, it's no surprise that Star Lord himself, Chris Pratt, has already started his prep work.  The actor took a photo of himself in costume, listening to his newest mixtape, "Awesome Mix, Vol. 2" on his Walkman and posted a special message for fans.