5 Reasons Why Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* Is One Of The Most Unconventional Superhero Movies Out There

It’s only been a day since Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* made its theatrical release and the internet is already abuzz with glowing reviews and rife fan speculations for the film. This team of B-vengers has won the hearts of fans with their chaotic team dynamic and high-octane combat scenes with a pinch of humour and wholesome friendships. Marvel Studios has taken an unconventional deviation from its usual superhero arcs, serving as a breath of fresh air for fans all over the world. Here are 5 reasons why you can’t skip out on Thunderbolts* – the film that has earned its place amongst the top movies of the MCU!

1. Unlikely Heroes:

Straying away from its usual plot, Thunderbolts* features a disillusioned team up of villains who have turned into heroes to combat the dark looming circumstances. Each of them fueled by trauma and questionable characteristics, the squad decides to work together for the greater purpose of good – to save not only New York from the Void but also the Void from himself. With murky pasts and unknown motives, nobody expects this ensemble of egoistic misfits to band together and save the day heroically.

2. A Bold New Direction:

With Thunderbolts*, Marvel Studios has pursued a new direction where it strives to highlight a mental health angle in its film, rather than just focussing on action and combat. This makes the characters feel even more relatable, with people viewing them as regular individuals who experience dark thoughts and emptiness too. All the characters in the film have some kind of internal struggle within themselves, adding to the film’s raw realism.

3. The MCU’s Most Daunting Villain Yet:

Thunderbolts* has unleashed one of the strongest forces ever seen in the MCU. The Void is the very embodiment of instability that possesses horrific powers like the ability to turn people into stationery shadows. This power that is nearly impossible to tackle along with his superhuman strength and other abilities is why Valentina describes him as a hero that is more formidable than all of the Avengers put together. The question arises on how to fight The Void who isn’t really evil, just broken and alone.

4. Unfair Odds:

The Thunderbolts* have merely been thrown together to fill the absence of the Avengers, with people doubting whether they can actually pull off playing powerhouses against the menacing entity – The Void. Fans thought Thanos was peak villany but The Void is a force that is far more dangerous. With their abilities unmatched to The Void’s destructive power that is off the charts, it’s thrilling to witness how this rip-off Avenger ensemble takes on the daunting enemy.

5. Striving For Realism:

With Thunderbolts*, the ever-evolving Marvel Studios has pushed the boundaries of realism with respect to one particular stunt. Florence Pugh that plays Yelena leaped off the second tallest building in the world without the usage of CGI, setting a Guinness World Record in the process. The director of the movie, Jake Schreier  also revealed that he drew inspiration from the haunting legacy of the Hiroshima bombings for The Void’s powers. This blend between raw stunts and historical roots adds to the authenticity of the film, setting it apart from other superhero films.

Thunderbolts, directed by Jake Schreier and produced by Kevin Feige, features Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) leading an irreverent team including Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), John Walker (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), and Valentina  Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus).

Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* is now running across Indian theatres in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu