{"id":5318,"date":"2025-04-23T16:39:41","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T16:39:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/?p=5318"},"modified":"2025-04-24T18:19:50","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T18:19:50","slug":"thunderbolts-with-marvels-darkest-material-yet-debuts-to-giddy-early-reviews","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/thunderbolts-with-marvels-darkest-material-yet-debuts-to-giddy-early-reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunderbolts* with Marvel\u2019s \u2018darkest material yet\u2019 debuts to giddy early reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Florence Pugh has been singled out for praise in positive first reactions to Thunderbolts* (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Marvel<\/a>\u2019s newest release Thunderbolts* has been praised in first reactions for its dark material and \u2018independent cinema\u2019 feel, as well as a movie-stealing turn from Florence Pugh<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Described as \u2018easily one of the best MCU movies in a long time\u2019<\/a>, it\u2019s Thunderbolts* that will wrap up Phase 5 cinematically with Pugh in her first lead role for the franchise after debuting in 2021\u2019s Black Widow.<\/p>\n

\u2018Shocked how good Thunderbolts* is. Putting emphasis on the character work and practical action makes this feel like the old Marvel that has us for a decade plus. Wish we’d gotten this sooner,\u2019 posted film critic Brandon Norwood following the film\u2019s European premiere<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Matt Neglia, Editor of Next Best Picture, noted that it feels \u2018in many ways different from other MCU films that have come before it, and that freshness couldn\u2019t have arrived at a more opportune time\u2019.<\/p>\n

He also noted it contains \u2018some of Marvel\u2019s darkest material to date\u2019, adding: \u2018This may be a team-up film, but it very much belongs to Florence Pugh, who carries much of the dramatic weight of the movie on her back.\u2019<\/p>\n

Thunderbolts* was deemed \u2018easily one of the best MCU movies in a long time\u2019 thanks to its \u2018spark and charisma\u2019, with film writer Emily Murray sharing: \u2018A tear was shed. Florence Pugh in particular superb, [she] just walks away with [the movie].\u2019<\/p>\n

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closing out Phase 5 of the MCU in cinemas with Thunderbolts* – and hoping for a big hit (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>FilmSpeak\u2019s Griffin Schiller enthused: \u2018I haven’t felt this giddy leaving an MCU movie in YEARS! #Thunderbolts is FANTASTIC. A Phase One style character piece about finding fulfilment, embracing our demons and the support system needed to save us from the pull of the void.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018A witty, mature, singular vision from Jake Schreier. Top shelf Marvel!\u2019<\/p>\n<section class=\"metro-comment-cta\">\n<div class=\"metro-comment-cta__inner\"><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text-wrap\"><title>Comment now<\/title><span class=\"metro-comment-cta__text\">What are your hopes for Thunderbolts*?<\/span><\/span><a class=\"metro-comment-cta__button\" href=\"#metro-comments-container\">Comment Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p>Film writer Mia Pfl\u00fcger also noted that \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/sebastian-stan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sebastian Stan <\/a>has an absolute scene stealing moment, yet Florence Pugh shows she is the true lead of the new generation and team\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>Thunderbolts* comes at a tricky time for Marvel Studios <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/02\/02\/harrison-fords-soulful-captain-america-performance-compared-king-lear-co-star-22481021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">after Captain America: Brave New World<\/a> fell short of the major success hoped for, although it managed $414.7m and is the fourth highest-grossing film of 2025 so far, worldwide.<\/p>\n<div class=\"metro-embed__twitter\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"all\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shocked how good THUNDERBOLTS* is. Putting emphasis on the character work and practical action makes this feel like the old Marvel that has us for a decade plus. Wish we'd gotten this sooner. Helps that this dysfunctional team has chemistry too.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Thunderbolts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Thunderbolts<\/a>* <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ThunderboltsMovie?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#ThunderboltsMovie<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LmXtiivKKV\">pic.twitter.com\/LmXtiivKKV<\/a><\/p>\n<p>— Brandon Norwood (@bjntweets) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/bjntweets\/status\/1914779196217549211?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-embed__twitter\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"all\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THUNDERBOLTS* is, in many ways, different from other MCU films that have come before it, and that freshness couldn\u2019t have arrived at a more opportune time, when the franchise is in need of new blood and direction. It\u2019s some of Marvel\u2019s darkest material to date, dealing with the\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CxxejPPx77\">pic.twitter.com\/CxxejPPx77<\/a><\/p>\n<p>— Matt Neglia (@NextBestPicture) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NextBestPicture\/status\/1914778750723440643?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-embed__twitter\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"all\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">I haven't felt this giddy leaving an MCU movie in YEARS! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Thunderbolts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Thunderbolts<\/a> is FANTASTIC. A Phase One style character piece about finding fulfillment, embracing our demons and the support system needed to save us from the pull of the void. A witty, mature, singular vision from Jake\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/zty4hD2sfj\">pic.twitter.com\/zty4hD2sfj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>— Griffin Schiller (@griffschiller) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/griffschiller\/status\/1914913097921515838?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 23, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-embed__twitter\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"all\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Well <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Thunderbolts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Thunderbolts<\/a> is easily one of the best MCU movies in a long time (and maybe one of my new personal faves). Has so much spark, charisma, and tells a genuinely emotional story you connect with. A tear was shed. Florence Pugh in particular superb, just walks away with it <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/U7AzBgGZMl\">pic.twitter.com\/U7AzBgGZMl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>— Emily Murray (@EmilyVMurray) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EmilyVMurray\/status\/1914782176136323540?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>However, it followed in the footsteps of a very lacklustre 2023 <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/11\/27\/marvel-dead-im-dancing-grave-19884651\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">when Marvel reached an all-time low<\/a> with the release of The Marvels in 2023, which managed just $206.1m and drove suggestions of superhero fatigue \u2013 although Deadpool & Wolverine was a big boost last summer as Marvel reigned back its release schedule.<\/p>\n<p>The official team of antiheroes in Thunderbolts* is Pugh\u2019s Yelena Belova, Stan\u2019s Bucky Barnes, <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/tag\/david-harbour\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">David Harbour<\/a> as Red Guardian, Hannah John-Kamen as Ghost, Olga Kurylenko as Taskmaster and Wyatt Russell as John Walker.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"271\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22959014 lazyload\" alt=\"Thunderbolts\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_248528006-6b6e.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Fans have noted the difference from other MCU movies, including the darker tone of Thunderbolts* (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap set by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus), these disillusioned cast-offs are forced to embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts as they grapple with the possibility of redemption.<\/p>\n<p>Talking to <strong>Metro <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2025\/04\/23\/david-harbour-ditches-wedding-ring-red-carpet-lily-allen-split-22956182\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at the European premiere<\/a>, director Schreier addressed the change of tone and style for Thunderbolts*, explaining: \u2018From the moment I came onto the film, the first thing Kevin [Feige] said is, \u201cMake it different\u201d \u2013 and I wasn\u2019t expecting that. But Kevin knows what he\u2019s doing, and if he\u2019s telling you to do something, just try to do it.<\/p>\n<div class=\"metro-embed__twitter\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"all\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">For me <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Thunderbolts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Thunderbolts<\/a> worked because it peeled back layers on a subject I have long fought with. Florence Pugh continues to be a stand out. I laughed but I also cried at a story I think people will relate to. Weird in places, in the best way. I can\u2019t wait to see it again. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/N2oH25vNIK\">pic.twitter.com\/N2oH25vNIK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>— Paul Klein \ud83d\udc7e (@paulkleinyoo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/paulkleinyoo\/status\/1914788573414346923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div class=\"metro-embed__twitter\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-conversation=\"all\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Thunderbolts?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Thunderbolts<\/a>* introduces a new era for Marvel, the most humane film filled with allowing their anti hero being flawed, broken and regretful. Sebastian Stan has an absolute scene stealing moment, yet Florence Pugh shows she is the true lead of the new generation and team. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/laTDyRVCkr\">pic.twitter.com\/laTDyRVCkr<\/a><\/p>\n<p>— Mia Pfl\u00fcger (@justmiaslife) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/justmiaslife\/status\/1914783775508115591?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">April 22, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<p>He added: \u2018More than anything, we just wanted to make something that felt human, and really came from a character, and had stunts that were tactile, that you could see that we really went out and did.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018I don\u2019t know that that makes it indie \u2013 or just, hopefully, it\u2019s good filmmaking, and that\u2019s what we tried to do.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>Executive producer Brian Chapek added: \u2018In a world where you\u2019re telling a story about these underdogs, who\u2019re all dealing with this inner darkness \u2013 but still needs to have the fun of a Marvel movie \u2013 [Schrerier] was the perfect partner to create this kind of A24 tone that everyone\u2019s been talking about.\u2019<\/p>\n<p>In terms of what fans can expect from Thunderbolts*, the producer teased: \u2018This is a movie that\u2019s very internal and it feels relatable to a lot of people. So I think it\u2019s just the sum of the experience that you take away at the end of it, something that can feel like a Marvel movie but also be entirely different.\u2019<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is there a post-credits scene in Thunderbolts*?<\/h2>\n<p>As always for a new MCU release, fans want to know how long they should stay put in their seats.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"img-container shareable-item wp-caption\">\n<div class=\"img-wrap\">\n\t\t<img width=\"646\" height=\"271\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"article-image wp-image-22959012 lazyload\" alt=\"Thunderbolts\" loading=\"lazy\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/SEI_248528005-f102.jpg\">\t<\/div><figcaption>Thunderbolts*, also starring David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen and Wyatt Russell, is out next Friday (Picture: Marvel Studios)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Reports have now confirmed that there are <strong>two additional scenes during the credits.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of these is also said to reveal the importance of the asterisk in the film\u2019s title, which has generated multiple theories among fans..<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Thunderbolts* is released in cinemas on Friday, May 2.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Got a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">If you\u2019ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\">Metro.co.uk<\/a> entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/submit-stuff\/\">Submit Stuff<\/a> page – we\u2019d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Florence Pugh has been singled out for praise in positive first reactions to Thunderbolts* (Picture: Marvel Studios) Marvel\u2019s newest release Thunderbolts* has been praised in first reactions for its dark material and \u2018independent cinema\u2019 feel, as well as a movie-stealing turn from Florence Pugh. Described as \u2018easily one of the best MCU movies in a long time\u2019, it\u2019s Thunderbolts* that will wrap up Phase 5 cinematically with Pugh in her first lead role for the franchise after debuting in 2021\u2019s … <a href=\"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/23\/thunderbolts-with-marvels-darkest-material-yet-debuts-to-giddy-early-reviews\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> “Thunderbolts* with Marvel\u2019s \u2018darkest material yet\u2019 debuts to giddy early reviews”<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5320,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[9],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5318"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5318"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5318\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5325,"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5318\/revisions\/5325"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5320"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5318"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5318"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.isshicare.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5318"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}