I wouldn’t consider myself someone who is an avid watcher of Marvel, or superhero, films. I’ve seen a handful, and all of them have been entertaining from what I can recall, but I have friends who have quite literally seen every Marvel film in existence, hence why I don’t classify myself as a massive Marvel fan.
Two of my good friends asked me if I would be interested in joining them to go and see ‘Thunderbolts*.’ It premiered here in Canada on May 2, and because I had seen and heard great things about it, I agreed. I also happen to love Florence Pugh, who plays Yelena Belova, also known as Black Widow, in the film, and because she is one of the main characters, I figured it would be a decent watch simply for this reason.
I will not spoil anything for anyone who hasn’t yet seen it and wishes to, but this film truly is so much more than a superhero movie. Yes, it features a number of superheroes, but the film’s emphasis really isn’t about these heroes coming to save the day from some insane villain; rather, it stresses the significance of mental health, and, furthermore, how important it is to check in on those in our lives to ensure they’re doing okay and not to carry tremendous burdens alone.
Florence Pugh is absolutely phenomenal in this movie, and there is one scene during which she delivers a riveting monologue that reduced me to tears. David Harbour plays her father in the movie, Alexei, and the dynamic between the two of them is phenomenal. The entire cast is excellent in each of their roles, and while I really can’t say I anticipated Julia Louis-Dreyfus playing a villain in a superhero movie, she does so exceptionally well.
I absolutely recommend this movie, whether you’re a die-hard Marvel fan or not. It’s excellent.
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