Thunderbolts

In Thunderbolts, Marvel assembles a team of not-so-super heroes for a mission that’s as chaotic as it is classified. Led by Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova, this ragtag group includes the likes of David Harbour’s Red Guardian and Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes.

The plot? Think Suicide Squad meets The Breakfast Club, but with more explosions and less detention. The team is tasked with a covert operation that, unsurprisingly, spirals into a city-leveling event. Amidst the mayhem, there’s witty banter, unexpected alliances, and a surprising amount of emotional depth.

Highlights include:

A training montage set to an ’80s power ballad. A villain who monologues about the ethics of superheroism. A mid-credit scene that hints at more misadventures.

Critics are calling it “Marvel’s most entertaining movie in ages” , and honestly, if I had seen it, I might agree.

4 out of 5 Explosive Entrances