I got most of the family together and we went to watch Endgame at the Imax in Braehead. Was it a good film? Yes. Did it live up to all the hype? Almost. It would be hard to live up to the levels of expectation that preceded its release, but it gave it a good try.
   One way in which it was an improvement over previous Marvel films is that, despite the number of characters and plot threads, it never got confusing. We always knew what was going on. The plot was OK, not brilliant: the basic premise was a bit wobbly, and there were a few places where I think it was a little weak. As usual, the characters were well played, so you would have fun whoever your favourite here is, and the special effects were mostly good.
   A masterpiece? No, I wouldn't say that. But it tied up a lot of loose ends and at the same time left enough hints that more is coming. If you are a Marvel fan, I don't really have to urge you to go see it - you will anyway. If you are not a Marvel fan. you'd maybe want to think about it, if only because so much of the backstory relies on what happened in Infinity War and Captain Marvel.