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  Tom Holland returns as Spider-Man for a 4th film, the actor to do so! I thoroughly enjoyed the previous trilogy directed by Jon Watts and was curious where it would go next since Jon was done with it. Hiring the director of Shang-Chi and Wonder Man, Daniel Destin Cretton, two of some of the best post-Endgame Marvel content felt like a recipe for success! Is this a Brand New Day for Spider-Man or a dark day for Spider-Man? What amazes me after watching this film is just how this is the most comic-booky Spider-Man film we have got ever! The amount of shots and visuals that straight-up feel like a comic book panel brought to life is wonderful! Even the way the story is told feels like it with how he fights different type of criminals, interacts with different heroes and faces different challenges. The action scenes are also great with the way Spider-Man fights feeling like it was ripped straight out of the Insomniac Spider-Man games. The choreography during the fight a...

  I had a lot of concerns when Daredevil was moved over to Disney. However, Born Again Season 1 ended up being better than expected. It was still definitely the weakest season of Daredevil , but considering the behind-the-scenes creative drama, the final product turned out surprisingly solid. With Season 2, though, the series was fully under the creative control of Dario Scardapane as showrunner. So, does Season 2 finally deliver a more promising follow-up? Yes, it does. The season is far more consistent visually, as well as in terms of quality and writing. It doesn’t suffer from the strange dips in quality or tonal shifts that Season 1 had. The story is much more focused and engaging, making it enjoyable to invest in Daredevil’s struggle and the resistance effort against Kingpin. Watching the characters slowly weaken Fisk’s forces, damage his credibility, and search for evidence makes for a far more entertaining season than the slower-paced nature of the first. There ...

  Many people are always quick to question why Marvel makes shows about heroes that “no one cares about.” Yes, there can be misses like Eternals or Echo, but there can also be huge wins like Guardians of the Galaxy, and now, Wonder Man. This show is amazing. It’s an incredibly unique and well-written series about a man who just wants to land his dream acting role while secretly hiding his superpowers. Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is an absolute Wonder in the lead role and has excellent chemistry with Ben Kingsley, who reprises his MCU role as Trevor Slattery. It was great to see Trevor explored more deeply as a character and his relationship with the lead, Simon. The story is packed with engaging drama, strong writing, and a lot of heart. This is exactly the kind of creative risk I want to see Marvel take more often.

  Marvel Zombies is an ambitious attempt at bringing an R-rated edge to Marvel’s animated lineup. One of the highlights is seeing characters who’ve never crossed paths in the movies or shows finally share the screen here. The return of heroes we haven’t seen in a while, like Shang-Chi, was a real treat. But the biggest standout is easily Blade, or rather “Blade Knight,” who steals the spotlight. If the series accomplished anything, it’s making me want a live-action Blade in the MCU as soon as possible, he’s that cool here. That said, there are several questionable plot choices that hold the series back. The ending feels especially abrupt and jarring. The humour also misses the mark more often than not, coming across as forced and undermining the darker tone the show seems to be aiming for. Overall, Marvel Zombies delivers on gore and spectacle, but it’s held back by uneven storytelling and tonal inconsistencies. It won’t leave a lasting impression, but for fans of Marv...

  The Fantastic Four is one of Marvel’s most iconic teams, yet they’ve never quite been done justice in a live-action film, until now. The Fantastic Four: First Steps marks Marvel’s first attempt at rebooting the team since regaining the rights to the IP. With the underwhelming Multiverse Saga still fresh in viewers’ minds, the pressure was on. So, is this a fantastic first step or just another misstep from Marvel? If there’s one thing Marvel consistently excels at, it’s casting, and that continues to be the case here. Vanessa Kirby is phenomenal as Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), bringing warmth and kindness to the character, while also showing plenty of strength and resolve. When Sue gets angry, it’s genuinely impactful. Ebon Moss-Bachrach is equally excellent as Ben Grimm (The Thing), perfectly embodying the “monster with a heart of gold” persona. Joseph Quinn delivers a terrific performance as Johnny Storm (The Human Torch), capturing the flirty, high-energy charm th...

  I’ve always appreciated when Marvel steps away from its usual roster to spotlight lesser-known heroes or teams. It doesn’t always work—Eternals being a prime example—but I respect the effort. Thunderbolts follows this tradition, focusing on a relatively obscure, morally ambiguous team. It’s Marvel’s closest equivalent to DC’s The Suicide Squad, composed mostly of villains or anti-heroes. After the letdown of Captain America: Brave New World, there’s a lot riding on this film with Avengers: Doomsday looming ahead. So, does Thunderbolts succeed, or is it another misfire? Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the story. While it echoes the familiar trope of a dysfunctional group learning to work together, it avoids being a direct copy of Suicide Squad. There are no bombs in necks or forced compliance. Instead, the film focuses on character-driven growth and survival under pressure. What really stood out was its thoughtful handling of themes like depression and mental illness...

  Daredevil is easily one of the best superhero shows ever made. It really changed how the superhero genre could be portrayed, especially considering how light-hearted the movies were at the time. It was a shame when the show got cancelled after Season 3. Fortunately, it came as a huge relief when Daredevil was finally under the control of Marvel Studios and Disney. Now, Daredevil was a part of the MCU!Unfortunately, MCU movies and shows were starting to vary a lot in terms of quality. The first-ever R-rated Marvel show, Echo, was extremely underwhelming. Additionally, there was a lot of behind-the-scenes drama concerning Daredevil: Born Again, such as the original version being a soft reboot that ignored the Netflix series. Karen and Foggy were absent, and even Vanessa was recast. The original showrunner was then fired and replaced by Dario Scardapane. The show underwent a complete creative overhaul and was now pivoting to basically serve as a fourth season. Worries ...

  The Multiverse Saga has been quite disappointing compared to the previous saga. We are 11 films into the saga and only 4 of them I would consider good. The rest is mediocre or just awful. Last year’s “Deadpool and Wolverine” was a breath of fresh air in the MCU. The question is whether Captain America: Brave New World continues the upward trend. Firstly, Anthony Mackie does a solid job and he delivers on the moments. He also has a great buddy-cop chemistry with Danny Ramirez. Harrison Ford also does a great job in taking over the role of Ross. The Red Hulk does look pretty good and it was nice to see a raging Hulk again even if it wasn’t Bruce Banner. I do appreciate that they brought back Tim Blake Nelson as Samuel Sterns. He does a convincing job as a mastermind villain for this film. In terms of action sequences, there is an entertaining flying one in the second act. Additionally, the battle between Captain America and Red Hulk is quite enjoyable. Unfortunately, ...