DING DONG Well looks the Bullshit meter just went off!!

At no point does he spew ludicrous evil monologues like a quintessential cartoonish villain. His motivations are insidious. But there is a part of you which acknowledges his somewhat ‘human’ side. Thanos’ unwavering focus and ‘whatever it takes’ attitude is what makes him terrifying. He has an elaborately chalked-out plan, a clear goal, and a drive to execute his ‘merciful’ genocide. The details are gradually unravelled over the course of the film, but the magnitude is felt throughout.

While the film has multiple ‘heroes’ per se, Thanos is the hero of this story. In his own twisted way, his plan of annihilation makes perfect sense to him. No other cinematic villain has convinced us about his motivations as much as him. Thanos genuinely believes his actions will make the universe a better place and at no point does this singular focus waver.

In nearly every scene where he’s on a quest to collect the infinity stones, he ceases to cause major havoc (saving it for later) the moment his work is done. When he acquires the time stone, for instance, he immediately retreats and goes on to his next mission — acquiring the mind stone. Ethical in his own contorted way, Thanos leaves, keeping all the stranded Avengers alive (until the final moments, at least).

Thanos may be intimidating as hell, but there are moments where he ends up striking a chord. The two Guardians of the Galaxy films strategically established Thanos’ toxic relationship with his daughters — Gamora and Nebula.

In the scene where Thanos is about to possess the soul stone, we unwittingly discover a ‘human’ side to him. Despite his obvious faults, he truly loved his daughter and we are able to see his sympathetic side, despite all the peril he plans to cause. Unlike other villains, Thanos emerges victorious throughout. This alone sets him apart from the usual bad guy catalogue. The film may have ‘Avengers’ in the title, but it is clearly written from Thanos’ POV. Even the final frame says “Thanos will return” and not the Avengers, further establishing his massive influence in the MCU.

If that's "fifth grade level philosophizing" then I suppose you think Darth Vader has all the depth of a Tom and Jerry cartoon