Thunderbolts*

DanProwess 5/16/2025 10:44:08 PM 8.4

If you're unsure about whether or not this is another Marvel flop, I can tell you that it isn't. Everything is fantastic, from the action, to the message of mental health. I'll break it down... Action: 10/10 - The choreography is realistic and different for each character. There are many a gun fight, with explosions out the wazoo. The best thing, there isn't a sky beam at the end. Writing: 10/10 - Nothing feels rushed, it's well paced, and the characters appear to develop throughout the story. Acting: 08/10 - Yelena and Bob have some of the best and most relatable dialogue, and the actors do a great job portraying the characters emotion. Casting: 10/10 - Everyone looks like they could be their respective characters. Yelena appears as if she could have come from the Red Room. Red Guardian looks like he's still tough, but hasn't been in the action for a while. The same goes for Bucky. Humor: 08/10 - The comedy of Red Guardian is something almost no one can surpass, which is not to say the other characters aren't funny. While sometimes their comedic timing is off, I bet you'll laugh a few times. Message: 10/10 - The concept of mental health is something that is constantly brought up in this movie. Yelena feels unfulfilled and is doing these jobs as a distraction, and Bob is stuck in his own darkness. The concept of heading for the light, rather than the darkness, is the main message in this movie. With that said, if you pay close attention, you'll leave, having learned something about mental health. All in all, I give this a 10/10. It is a must watch.

Manuel São Bento 5/1/2025 2:45:22 PM 8.4

FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/thunderbolts-movie-review-a-refreshing-character-driven-detour-from-multiversal-chaos/ "Thunderbolts* is an exceptional superhero movie precisely because it focuses on a deep exploration of human fragility. Prioritizing its broken protagonists' internal struggles over pure audiovisual spectacle shows a rare maturity in a franchise often criticized for sacrificing substance in favor of generic scale. This bold approach allows the cast to shine - Florence Pugh especially, who firmly establishes herself as one of the MCU's core pillars. By exploring themes like depression, grief, abandonment, and reconnection with honesty and care, Jake Schreier transforms a blockbuster into a poignant meditation on shared purpose and what it means to live with open wounds. In a landscape flooded with recycled formulas, Marvel has delivered something courageously human - making this Phase Five closing piece not only one of the year's biggest surprises but also one of the most emotionally resonant entries in the entire cinematic universe." Rating: A

Pratik Ghare 5/14/2025 11:07:03 PM 8.4

Just watched Thunderbolts and honestly... I did not expect this at all. Went in with pretty low expectations—thought it’d be just another filler Marvel movie—but it actually exceeded them by a lot. The characters had solid chemistry, the action was tight, and there were a few emotional moments that caught me off guard (in a good way). It’s definitely not your typical superhero team-up; felt a little grittier and more grounded. I wouldn’t say it’s perfect, but it surprised me in the best way. If you’re on the fence, give it a shot. Way better than I thought it’d be.