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Movie Review...Thunderbolts*

(4*/5) Marvel’s latest entry feels like its answer to The Suicide Squad—but done with a more calculated approach. The film delivers a blend of explosive action sequences and personal redemption arcs, yet its narrative structure remains frustratingly simple.

The overarching plot—centered on a corrupt official’s attempts to manufacture a new breed of super soldiers while eliminating any liabilities—is serviceable but predictable. The real dramatic weight comes from the anti-heroes confronting their past misdeeds, though this thematic exploration feels surface-level at best. While the first major action set piece is undeniably thrilling, the second struggles to sustain the same level of intensity, making the climax feel less impactful.

An interesting trend emerges in Marvel’s storytelling: villains no longer face definitive consequences but instead undergo emotional reckonings that reframe their motivations. A recent podcast discussion about Disney’s reluctance to “kill off” antagonists immediately came to mind, along with the resolution of Captain America’s latest installment. One has to wonder—are we witnessing a broader shift in how the studio handles moral redemption?

Perhaps the biggest misstep of the film lies in its character focus. This should have been Bucky Barnes’ moment to step into the spotlight, yet the narrative sidelines him in favor of the new Black Widow. While her presence adds intrigue, it’s a missed opportunity for the Winter Soldier to claim his long-awaited leadership role.

In "Thunderbolts*," Marvel Studios assembles an unconventional team of antiheroes -- Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster and John Walker. After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, these disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts. Will this dysfunctional group tear themselves apart, or find redemption and unite as something much more before it's too late? (rottentomatoes.com)

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IM.NOT.OKAY

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Elizabeth Dulau in Andor S02E10

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Andor Jedha, Kyber, Erso | 2.12

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Did we peep how it got brighter!!! (Like the incoming explosion in Rogue One)

OMG...IM NOT OKAY

ANDOR 2.12 "Jedha, Kyber, Erso"

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Andor Who Else Knows? | 2.11

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Andor Make It Stop | 2.10

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Superman | Official Trailer | DC

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"Light it up."

ANDOR (2022-2025) // ROGUE ONE (2016)

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Andor: Season 2 (2025)

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Andor Welcome to the Rebellion | 2.09

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ANDOR: 2x08 "WHO ARE YOU?" (2025) // ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY (2016)

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Kassa in Andor 1x03 / Cassian in Andor 2x09

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I am hopeful that those of you who know me will vouch for my credibility in the days to come. I stand this morning with a difficult message... ANDOR | 2.09

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“He built up this totem of Cassian, this kind of voodoo doll, and the fact that he wasn’t even a blip on Cassian’s radar is crushing to him. He’s so desperate to be remembered and to make a difference, and it’s a cut too deep by that point. He’s been betrayed by Dedra and the Empire, and now his one true obsession doesn’t even think he’s worth remembering. He’s heartbroken.” - Kyle Soller

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MON "CRASH OUT" MOTHMA in ANDOR | S02E03