Avengers: Infinity War - 10 Best Moments

8. Gamora's Flashback

Avengers Infinity War Gamora Thanos
Marvel Studios

The trailers made it clear that there would be a flashback to Gamora's (Zoe Saldana) childhood, and it sure didn't disappoint. The sequence shows Thanos arriving on Gamora's home planet several decades prior and massacring half the population in order to balance its resources.

Amid the carnage, Thanos spots young Gamora separated from her mother, and takes her under his wing. With the visual aid of a knife, Thanos explains to Gamora how balance works, distracting her temporarily from the mass murder taking place around her.

Considering how disappointingly little time has been devoted to Gamora's character development in both Guardians movies to date, this was such a welcome moment. The visuals, the performances and the dialogue all conspire to make it both thoughtful and terrifying, all the more so when you learn later that Thanos' plan to save the planet actually worked.

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