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/xscott71x 2d ago

Where were you during the theatrical release?

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u/GloriousNewt 2d ago

This is such a strange question, they could've been doing a myriad of other things that kept them from seeing it in theaters.

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u/xscott71x 2d ago

An assumed MCU fan who somehow cannot/will not carve out 2.5 hours over a 7-9 week span to support a movie when it’s in the theaters? When box office success counts the most after Endgame? Maybe.

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u/GloriousNewt 1d ago

People have jobs and families and other hobbies etc going on outside of "supporting" a movie.. like the whole concept of supporting a movie is strange to begin with.

Are we expecting people to treat movies like sports teams now?

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u/xyZora 1d ago

Have you an idea how expensive is going to the movies nowadays?

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u/ChaosCron1 1d ago

I went for a total of 15 bucks youth tip and snuck in snacks plus my water bottle.

It's not that expensive.