Thunderbolts* is Marvel’s latest attempt at clawing out of an existential void

'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing MCU entry

‘Thunderbolts” is yet another entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and is directed by Jake Schreier (director of Netflix’s “Beef”) and written by Eric Pearson (writer of “Thor: Ragnarok” and “Black Widow”) and Joanna Callo (showrunner for “The Bear”).…

Thunderbolts* is Marvel’s latest attempt at clawing out of an existential void

Marvel's movies have yet to stop being box office juggernauts, but in recent years focused on multiversal storytelling, the studio's interconnected cinematic franchise has often felt adrift and unfocused. Rather than working as films that can stand on their own, the MCU's recent crossover features have generally resulted in dangling threads, like they're all just previews for the next big blockbuster. Thunderbolts*, Marvel's new movie from direc…

If Thunderbolts* was a good surprise, there is a character that is a problem. And that reminds that Marvel really has a hard time managing humor (which makes you laugh). Unbelievable but true: Marvel has made a good film, standing up, telling something, and even causing some emotions. It's a little bit, [...]

Thunderbolts* | Some spoiler-filled thoughts on Marvel's new film

A few spoiler-filled thoughts on Marvel’s Thunderbolts, its characters, themes and ending. Read on at your peril. Warning! This feature includes MAJOR spoilers for all of Thunderbolts*, including its ending! Spoilers, then. Last chance. This feature will be full of them, as specifically, I’m digging into the last third of Thunderbolts. And unexpectedly, it’s going to involve a big blockbuster movie tackling mental health issues. Mental health is…

An Updated Ranking of the Marvel Cinematic Universe As ‘Thunderbolts*’ Arrives in Theaters - Awards Radar

As you all may well have gathered, this article/list is updated and slightly tinkered with to include the new release this week of Thunderbolts* Folks, for the first list, click here, while the second one is here, the third one is here, the fourth one is here, the fifth one is here, the sixth one is here, the seventh one is here, the eighth one is here, and the most recent one is here. Now, in conjunction with Thunderbolts* hitting theaters (on …

THUNDERBOLTS* Review: A Welcome Change of Pace from the Usual Marvel Fare

Thunderbolts*' focus on characterization and practical effects makes it a welcome change of pace from the usual MCU fare. Imagine an A24 movie with a bigger budget.