The early social media reactions to the new MCU movie Thunderbolts* from critics and influencers have arrived ahead of its release in theaters next week.
The film focuses on an unconventional team of antiheroes consisting of fan-favorite characters from past MCU movies and TV shows as they must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.
Fans have been wondering whether this will bring the MCU back to its glory again. Based on the responses that we've been seeing, it looks like this is going to be a big win for the franchise.
Here are the five reasons why you should be excited for Thunderbolts*, according to the early reactions so far.
Return to Form for the MCU
Thunderbolts* is already getting hailed as a return to form for the MCU and one of the best MCU movies in years, which is the kind of reception that Marvel Studios might be hoping for.
This might encourage a lot of people to watch this in theaters and excite a lot of fans who have been hoping that this film might put the MCU back on an upward trend.
Florence Pugh is the Heart and Soul of the Movie
Florence Pugh is considered to be the biggest standout and the heart and soul among the cast, as the early reactions noted that her character, Yelena Belova, is the main focus despite being an ensemble piece.
It looks like the new film is making a case on why Pugh is being solidified as one of the main faces of this era of the MCU, and one of the best actresses of her generation.
Lewis Pullman's MCU Debut Gets Special Praise
Lewis Pullman's MCU debut as Bob/Sentry is getting special praises in the early social media reactions for Thunderbolts* as he is also considered to be one of the main standouts.
There has been a lot of excitement from fans on how Sentry's introduction will play out. It looks like the film managed to do justice to the character and set up an exciting path for his future in the MCU.
Grounded Action and Practical Effects
For the past several years, people have been complaining about how superhero movies and blockbuster tentpoles have become bloated with CGI action set pieces and terrible visual effects.
Fortunately, it looks like that won't be the case for Thunderbolts* since early reactions have indicated that the film relied on practical effects and is more focused on grounded action.
Exploration of Loneliness and Depression
The early social media reactions have also noted that Thunderbolts* deals with themes of depression and loneliness for the titular team of antihero characters.
While it's not an uplifting concept that audiences may want to see in a superhero movie, it is a fresh and cool idea to explore in the context of the MCU.
Aside from being invested in the characters and action, it looks like the audience will also leave the theater with an emotional catharsis.
BONUS: Exciting Post-Credits Scenes
The early social media reactions have also hyped up the post-credits scenes for Thunderbolts* and called them one of the biggest highlights of the film as well.
The post-credits scenes will likely give fans a big tease of Avengers: Doomsday, where the titular team is expected to make their next appearance. Whether it's a surprise cameo or not, it looks like it is exciting enough for die-hard MCU fans.
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