10 Iconic Comic Book Movie Moments That Were Totally Improvised
1. Doctor Strange's Finger - Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame is not only the biggest superhero movie ever created, but it is also the most successful movie ever released. It grossed an almost unbeatable $2.8 billion dollars at the worldwide box office. So it's safe to say that there's little that has not been talked about regarding the film's success.
The film assembles one of the biggest casts of stars and concludes a twenty-three film franchise. There's plenty of nuggets and fan-service moments that deserve to be praised and replicated for many decades to come.
But, did you know that one of the most iconic moments in the ending of the film was improvised?
As Captain America, Iron Man, and Thor feel they have been beaten by Thanos, the long lost heroes in the franchise return. Doctor Strange opens multiple portals allowing the Avengers to assemble in all their glory.
In Infinity War, Doctor Strange, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, told Tony Stark that he can only see one single future where Thanos is defeated. In the climatic moments of Endgame, Iron Man glances over to Doctor Strange and watches him raise one solitary finger.
Iron Man understands this message as he goes on to sacrifice himself in order to defeat Thanos.
This single gesture from the Sorcerer Supreme has a huge impact in the future events of the entire MCU. Surprisingly, this moment was improvised by Cumberbatch.
A simple spontaneous decision like this from an actor can both enhance the meaning of a scene and stick long in the memory of audiences.