Marvel’s Thunderbolts is defying expectations. After lukewarm reception to Captain America: Bahadur New World, fans and critics were not sure what to expect from the MCU’s 36th film. But with an impressive 88% score on rotten tomatoes, Thunderbolts are being made as a bold and emotional return – and possibly the most stunning hit of the franchise over the years.
Directed by Jake Shreyer, Thunderbolts Florence brings a ragtag team of anti-heroes played by Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Vikas Russell, Olga Kurilenco, Lewis Pulman and David Harbor. Depending on the comics, the story follows a group of pre-villains, thrown together to complete a near-unlikely mission-as a protector of thelaxy, but with a deep edge.
The set of Thunderbolts is its grounded character work. Critics have praised the film’s will for detecting real-world issues such as grief, trauma and mental health-an unusual but reception for the MCU. Florence Pugh (Yelena) and Lewis Pulman (Bob/The Centre) are being taken out to give emotionally rich performance that add gravity to the film’s chaos.
Basically debuting with a nearly 95% on rotten tomatoes, the score has still been adjusted with a strong 88%-88%-88%-higher than the score. Critics are appreciating a mixture of heart, humor and stress, many have compared it to DC’s suicide squad and their parents of Marvel.
The film does not shy away from its deep themes, touches intoxicants and depression of intoxicants. Nevertheless, it finds levy’s moments and saves some most memorable MCU humor over the years. The return of Julia Louis-Drapus as Valentina Elegra de Fontane is being praised as a standout, with critics “preferred to hate a villain.”
With emotional weight, unexpected characters and a fresh indie tone, thunderbolts may be needed. This is not just another superhero flick – it is a reminder that MCU still surprises his sleeve.
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