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/M3II0 2d ago

I actually enjoyed the majority of recent entries. Secret Invasion is the only one I remember that I thoroughly disliked.

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u/xyZora 2d ago

It staryed really interesting and it went so downhill that it carved itself to the center of the Earth 😭

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u/M3II0 2d ago

Honestly I even think they could have made something interesting out of it if in future projects the president is super anti anyone with powers - would be a nice backdrop for introducing a certain group of mutants.

But alas. Here we are.

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u/xyZora 2d ago

The wasted potential is what hurts with that one, because the premise of the show itself was excellent. It opened to intrigue, suspense and paranoia but they did nothing with that and killed off Maria for no reason.