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This is one of the most disappointing MCU entries. All the potential, none used in execution. Though not the worst film of the MCU, Brave New World tries to be too much, and fails as it tries to juggle three plots in one film. Character development is barely existent, introduced side stories lead into nothing, and the dialogue sounds like a blueprint of exposition. Most impressive was the camera work, giving the whole look a grimey 70s thriller feeling.

Flipping the Avengers plot and adding a good share of melancholy, this new entry in the MCU re-prioritises character development over mindless spectacle. Themes of mental illness give the story a fresh sensation. Pugh’s Yelena is the standout character. Visually, the tone is darker, the action is more grounded, and the colour palette adds nuances of grey. It is not perfect, oversimplifying some of its subject. All in all, Thunderbolts* is a step back, in the right direction f

Robert Rodriguez, king of independent cinema, returns with an idea that pays homage to a Matrix-style-like detective noir premise.

Marvel’s long-awaited adaptation of one of their beloved storylines is finally out, with Nick Fury as front & centre & it was totally wasted

It’s the return of blaxploitation! Taylor’s directorial debut is a unique conspiracy flick, with fun characters & a hilariously dry comedy