With the recent uptick in quality MCU movies in the past year or two—Deadpool & Wolverine, Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps, I thought it was a good time to update my top 10 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie list. Without further ado…in alphabetical order: I gave strong consideration to adding Fantastic Four: First Steps and/or Thunderbolts to … [Read more...]
Assessing The MCU’s Multiverse Saga (Phases IV and V)
It is no secret that Marvel Studios’s Marvel CinematicUniverse (MCU) has sputtered a bit at the box office and with fans and critics since the spectacular Infinity Saga (Phases I-III) ended with Avengers: Endgame (2019). In the five years since that monumental film dropped, the MCU has been a mixed bag of streaming shows, delayed production schedules, fan fatigue, and … [Read more...]
Did Movie Reviews Miss The Mark On Captain America: Brave New World?
The answer to the question is yes and no. Captain America 🇺🇸 Brave New World isnt as bad as it’s 49% Rotten Tomatoes 🍅 score (at the time of this post) suggests. But it’s also probably the weakest of the four movies in the formidable Captain America MCU film franchise. The Good… Anthony Mackie is magnificent carrying on the mantle of Captain America/Sam Wilson. He’s … [Read more...]
Deadpool May Just Save the MCU
Who would’ve ever thought the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) would need saving? Not me, for one, after bearing witness to the ridiculous run of success of the MCU from 2008-2019. The success continued with a few streaming hits (WandaVision and Loki) and big screen ones (Spider-Man: No Way Home, Wakanda Forever and Guardians of the Galaxy 3). But it’s fair to say that the … [Read more...]
Will Venom Have Enough Bite At The Box Office?
I Not So Sure How I Feel About Venom, And Here's WhyAlthough the very talented Tom Hardy is cast in the titular role, I have my doubts about the Venom movie. The reasons are various. Some are related to the film's production. Others are due to the film's screenplay. I have three major concerns. SonyLike everyone, I was very excited when Sony brokered a deal with Disney to … [Read more...]