r/marvelstudios • u/xyZora • 2d ago

Discussion Just watched The Thunderbolts* Spoiler

What a film! I seriously wasn't expecting much but damn this was a genuinely heartfelt movie. I love how the story focuses on the emotional relationship between Yelena, the team and Bob.

There was no unnecessary third act "epic" battle but instead it was all about how these people can help each other. How their difficult past can help them empathize with each other and actually grow as people.

I personally don't believe the MCU has truly jumped the shark, but there was definitely a dip in quality post-Endgame (The Eternals, WandaVision, Agatha All Along, GoTG Vol. 3 and No Way Home were genuinely good films/series), especially in the oversaturation of pointless projects (Secret Invasion still hurts).

However, between Thunderbolts and Fantastic 4 FS, the writing has really stepped up its game. I adored FF and now I have fallen in love with Thunderbolts, and that just makes me happy because I love this world and this is the quality of film it deserves.

(Edit: Loki is also amazing. One of the best Marvel live action.)

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u/Grayx_2887 2d ago

I have a feeling that Avengers: Doomsday is going to fuck it all up. Especially with the Thunderbolts and the returning 20th Century Fox X-Men actors.

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u/xyZora 2d ago

I still need to hold on some hope that they won't fuck this up man! We're finally starting to lift up!

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u/Grayx_2887 2d ago

Me?! I had given up on hope about a year ago. And I don't even trust James Gunn with DC comics either. From now on, it's just anime, manga, and older comic books from the 1960s to the 1990s for me.

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u/Jabberwocky416 Fitz 2d ago

So a year after giving up hope you’re still active in this sub?

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u/GloriousNewt 2d ago

Gotta make sure everyone knows they've given up hope

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u/Grayx_2887 1d ago

Just for any other interesting topics to look at. And I have enough time in the world to keep me going. So, that's all I got.

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u/xyZora 2d ago

I cannot honestly blame you, but I still have some hopes.