The Marvel movie that fans have been waiting for finally arrived in theaters Friday, May 2, and almost immediately got incredibly high reviews. When the movie was first announced on Jul. 26 2024 at San Diego’s Comic Con, it got mixed reactions from fans. Particularly about the choice of director, Jake Schreir. The movie’s PG-13 rating was also revealed that day.
“Thunderbolts*” is the last movie in phase 5 of Marvel. The movie follows Yelena Belova, late Natasha Romanoff’s, also known as Black Widow’s younger sister, as she throws herself into her work for Valentina DeFontain. She gets herself in a situation with some other people like her, makes a team of antiheroes–Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, John Walker, and herself–and they embark on a dangerous mission that forces them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
Fans describe the movie as “electrifying, thrilling, and gripping”. The trailers and posters for this movie have included several asterisks, leaving people wondering what they need it for. They got their answer after watching the entire movie through. “Thunderbolts*” is full of good action, a good script, and good performances from all of the actors. This incredible movie discusses mental health and people’s struggle with it. It brings awareness for mental illnesses and it’s an incredibly good representation.
If you’re looking for a fresh, high-octane adventure with a unique twist, “Thunderbolts*” is exactly what many have been waiting for. This story is reimagining the traditional superhero team-up, that features a lineup of antiheroes, former villains, and morally grey characters who are forced to work together for a common cause. The movie has gotten a lot of hype in the Marvel fandom since even before it came out, but now it’s even more popular as it has been out for less than a week.
All in all, “Thunderbolts*” is a great movie and has been highly recommended by many Marvel fans, and has been given a 7 or 8 out of 10 rating. Many have said the movie was a little different and the mental health awareness was more than a little refreshing to see in a movie.
