A solid step in the right direction that doesn’t go all the way into feeling like a “brand new day”.
Tag: MCU
Fantastic Four: First Steps – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A visually fun saving grace for the Fantastic Four that manages to entertain despite feeling all too familiar to the MCU’s wheelhouse.
Thunderbolts* – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
An exceptional outing for the MCU that puts character and heart at the forefront, though I wouldn’t call it an absolute game changer for the franchise.
Venom: The Last Dance – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A boring, uncreative “finale” who’s limited thrills aren’t enough to salvage the bad writing, head scratching plot points, and bland character dynamics.
Deadpool & Wolverine – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A fun but scatterbrained action comedy filled with surprises for comic book fans, yet not many surprises for those looking for a change of pace with the superhero genre.
Madame Web – COCKTAIL & REVIEW
One of the worst super hero films of the modern day, yet it still manages to provide a good time despite the poor acting, writing and story.
The Marvels – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
Though far from the worst thing to come out of the MCU this latest addition lacks tonal consistency or meaningful character moments, making this film mostly forgettable.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A new low for the MCU, burdened by an uninteresting story, lazy writing, inconsistent visuals, and an unclear direction for the billion dollar franchise.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A heartfelt sequel that manage to carry its emotional weight in an effective, exciting way.
Thor: Love and Thunder – REVIEW & COCKTAIL
A disappointing misstep for the Thor franchise that stumbles to match the humor and heart of its predecessor.
The Martini Shot 