Watch the SPOILER review on YouTube A solid solo film for Marvel’s Black Widow that introduces some fun new characters, but wraps the story up in a bit of a mess. While this movie is hindered by the fact that it’s a prequel and we know Natasha will survive, the rest of the supporting cast’s… Read More »
Watch my SPOILER review on YouTube An epic sequel to “Avengers: Infinity War,” that gets bogged down a bit by a slow, character-driven story, before opening the floodgates of big action sequences and extremely emotional moments. Despite some of the major plot points being a bit obvious going into the film, the overall story takes… Read More »
For my spoiler review on YouTube, click here A visually stunning action film, that must overcome some jarring tonal shifts, to deliver a nail-biting finale. That biggest pro, and con, of this movie is that there is always a lot going on. At any given point, story is unfolding in three or four different locations… Read More »
Intriguing visuals can’t save a slow-developing plot that features only a handful of unimpressive action sequences. I haven’t read any of the manga or watched any of the animated versions of this franchise, so I can only judge the film on its own merits. While there are some strong visuals throughout the movie, after one… Read More »
An enjoyable film that juggles multiple characters and provides amazing action, but is hurt by a somewhat flimsy payoff. Like the first “Avengers” movie, every major character gets their chance to shine. Not only that, their personalities that have been established over the course of the many Marvel films makes their motivations logical based on… Read More »
More or less just a retread of the first film, but without the magic that made it special. This is a somewhat boring and surprisingly bland movie. Overall, the plot is too similar to the first “Avengers,” but this time they cram in even more characters. The thrill of seeing the core members of the… Read More »
This film is all over the place. It’s trippy, violent, philosophical, illogical, and has a hint of dark comedy. Scarlett Johansson is what makes this film work at all. She’s gorgeous to look at, and has a quality that makes you invested in her character as soon as you see her. Unfortunately, we don’t know… Read More »
Great movie! The story was solid, with just the right amount of twists later in the film. They chose to go with a “political thriller” set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it worked beautifully. It tied together nicely threads from “The Avengers,” the first Captain America film and the entire S.H.E.I.L.D. organization. The characters… Read More »