
Reviews — Thunderbolts*
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Dark Jedi
It had potential, and there are definitely enjoyable parts—the special effects and action sequences are well done. My main issue is that the story unfolds in a familiar way, with all of the characters exhibiting dysfunction, which I found off-putting. Aside from Red Guardian, who’s eccentric, it's hard to find anyone genuinely appealing. I don’t appreciate seeing troubled individuals explore their problems thr…
Valours
It has some positive aspects. Certain moments stand out and were handled effectively. The villain’s design and abilities appear interesting. The performances are generally acceptable to quite good. However, the way the characters are developed is a significant weakness; they feel like variations of familiar archetypes rather than truly original creations. The conclusion felt predictable and uninspired. There wasn'…
hamfaceman
I thought it was decent. There were a few moments that made me chuckle, though nothing brought tears to my eyes. I was expecting to feel the length of the film, but it didn’t really register as being long, so it couldn't have been terrible. If you're looking for something to do for three hours and want to keep up with what’s happening in Marvel films, this might work for you.
gourabix
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film. It's funny, engaging, and surprisingly heartfelt, while also dealing with genuinely important aspects of being human. Definitely worth seeing!
Chandler Danier
It’s striking that Homelander appears dark-skinned, though that’s just a joke. He leaves people feeling downhearted and offers them an unchanging existence within their comfort zones rather than using his laser vision destructively. His appearance seems to symbolize sadness! To be honest, I wouldn't mind spending my time indoors watching television and playing games while my father shouts from outside about how I’m s…
r96sk
*Thunderbolts* marks a decent, if unremarkable, addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While I had hoped for more laughs, it’s still an enjoyable film overall. The cast is largely responsible for that positive impression; everyone involved does a perfectly acceptable job. Florence Pugh really shines, though. Lewis Pullman is dependable in his part, and Sebastian Stan isn't bad either. I would have liked to see…
DanProwess
If you’re questioning whether or not this is another disappointment from Marvel, I can assure you that it isn’t. Virtually everything works well, including the action and the way mental health themes are handled. Let me explain… The action sequences earn a 10/10 – the fight choreography feels authentic and varies for each character involved. There's plenty of gunfire and explosions. What’s particularly good is tha…
dumasori
This film is simply unremarkable. The filmmakers attempted to address themes of mental health, yet it lacked any real emotional resonance or consistency. It played out like a story that could be wrapped up in a single day, and the final moments were particularly disappointing. There were numerous inconsistencies in the plot; for example, how did the antagonist manage to brainwash people so quickly? Pugh del…
CinemaSerf
Florence Pugh brings a welcome spark to this movie, but beyond that, I didn’t find it significantly different from the recent wave of Marvel films centered around saving the planet, which tend to follow a familiar trajectory of narrowly avoiding disaster only to stumble into another one before wrapping up with an announcement about a new series. Apparently, “Yelena” (Pugh) has been operating as an assassin for years …
soumick727
I found "Thunderbolt" to be quite remarkable due to its rich character development and gorgeous visuals. The way each person in the story appeared and was developed felt deliberate, which made following their individual paths interesting and significant. The plot unfolded at a consistent speed, giving audiences the chance to understand what the actors were feeling and why they acted as they did. A standout aspect …
pghare
I was absolutely blown away by this film. It’s truly something special and unlike anything I've seen before. The story itself is captivating from beginning to end, and the way it all comes together is just brilliant. Every performance felt genuine and heartfelt, drawing me completely into the world they created. I honestly can’t find a single thing wrong with it; it exceeded every expectation I had going in. It's rar…
Pratik Ghare
I recently saw Thunderbolts, and my reaction was unexpected. I had very little hope going in—figured it would simply be another forgettable addition to the Marvel lineup—but it turned out to surpass those initial thoughts considerably. The actors interacting with each other felt genuine, the fight scenes were well-executed, and there were several heartfelt instances that took me by surprise, pleasantly so. It’s certa…
Brent Marchant
The expectation with superhero stories should be that they’re exceptional, considering the extraordinary nature of the characters themselves. However, it's become increasingly clear that this standard hasn’t been consistently met in recent years; the sheer number of these films now available has diminished their uniqueness. This raises a fundamental question: how truly distinct can these movies be when there are so m…
GenerationofSwine
It wasn't something I was eager to see initially; however, wanting to take my wife out for a date night, we decided to go anyway, and... ...the film didn’t manage to capture our attention at all. Numerous events unfold simply because the story requires them to. The movie is filled with handy coincidences that assist the main characters as needed by the plot. I suspect the characters are drawn from other Marvel…
Manuel São Bento
*Thunderbolts* stands out as a remarkable superhero film because it centers on an insightful look at what it means to be human. The filmmakers chose to emphasize the internal conflicts of its flawed characters instead of relying solely on impressive visuals, which is something that’s often missing in this series, where big-budget effects sometimes overshadow meaningful storytelling. This willingness to take a chan…
jarry90
I wasn’t prepared for how much I enjoyed Thunderbolts. I anticipated a lighthearted superhero collaboration, but it turned out to be something far superior: an original narrative with excellent comedic moments and fully developed characters that help it distinguish itself within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sequence involving the escape from The Vault proved both amusing and unforgettable, showcasing the tea…
Chris Sawin
Directed by Jake Schreier (of Netflix’s *Beef* and Showtime’s *Kidding*) and written by Eric Pearson (*Transformers One*, *Black Widow*) and Joanna Calo (*The Bear*, *Bojack Horseman*), *Thunderbolts* explores the sense of emptiness that surrounds Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) as she carries out assignments for the Ox Group, under the direction of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Yelena hasn’t …


