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Thunderbolts

Thunderbolts

7.8/10
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2025127 minJake Schreier
Crime
Fantasy
Supperhero
Action
Adventure
Drama
Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

When the world needs saving but the heroes are gone, a team of dangerous outsiders is assembled. Comprised of anti-heroes, former villains, and broken soldiers, the Thunderbolts are sent on a mission no one else would accept. As trust fractures and secrets surface, the line between hero and weapon begins to blur—and the fate of the world may rest in the hands of those least worthy to save it.

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Thunderbolts – Marvel’s Messiest Team, and That’s the Point

Thunderbolts feels like Marvel finally looked at its own formula and said: what if the heroes… aren’t heroes at all? Darker, rougher, and way more emotionally unstable than your average MCU entry, this film leans into broken people doing the right thing for the wrong reasons.

And honestly? It kinda works.

Not a Team — A Damage Control Unit

This isn’t the Avengers. There’s no inspiring speeches, no shiny optimism. The Thunderbolts are a collection of anti-heroes, former villains, and morally questionable operatives forced into cooperation.

They don’t trust each other.
They don’t even like each other.

And that tension fuels the entire movie.

Every mission feels like it could collapse at any second—not because the enemy is unbeatable, but because the team itself might implode first.

Characters Carrying Heavy Baggage

What makes Thunderbolts stand out is how much emotional weight it gives its characters. Everyone here is dealing with guilt, regret, or a past they can’t outrun.

This isn’t about redemption arcs that magically fix everything. It’s about:

  • People trying to be better
  • Failing
  • Then trying again anyway

The film lets its characters be uncomfortable, angry, and inconsistent—and that makes them feel real.

Action That Feels Meaner

The action is more grounded and brutal compared to standard MCU spectacle. Fights are messy. Decisions have consequences. Not everyone walks away clean.

There’s less quippy humor and more awkward silence after things go wrong—which honestly hits harder.

A Different Kind of MCU Tone

Thunderbolts feels like Marvel testing a new emotional lane:

  • Less “save the world”
  • More “clean up the mess”
  • Less destiny
  • More accountability

It’s still a blockbuster, but it’s one that sits with failure instead of rushing past it.

Where It Stumbles

Not every character gets equal depth, and some arcs feel slightly undercooked. A few MCU habits still sneak in, pulling tension away when it should linger.

But the overall vibe stays intact.

Final Thoughts

Thunderbolts isn’t about becoming heroes.
It’s about choosing not to be the worst version of yourself—again.

Messy. Uncomfortable. Surprisingly human.

Rating: 7.8 / 10
A darker MCU entry that proves saving the day doesn’t always feel good—and sometimes, that’s the point.