AKA: Thunderbolts*

Thunderbolts 2025 Movie

Marvel had been searching for something to bring the spark back. Thunderbolts doesn’t reinvent the wheel, but it delivers a much-needed breath of fresh air. Far from endless multiverse chaos and digital spectacle, the spotlight here is on the characters—damaged, complex, and deeply human. Watching them coexist, stumble, and grow is what makes it all work. Florence Pugh shines with a magnetic performance, and her chemistry with Lewis Pullman gives life to a pairing that’s as unexpected as it is endearing. The whole team feels like a bunch of misfits whose emotional clumsiness makes them more believable than most traditional heroes. The film doesn’t shy away from action or humor, but avoids cheap laughs and pointless climaxes. There’s drama, vulnerability, and moments of well-measured levity. Its take on mental health, loneliness, and redemption may lack subtlety at times—but it’s genuine and welcome. Not everything lands. Some secondary characters could’ve used more development, and the third act dips into predictability. But overall, it leaves a warm feeling—like you’ve just watched something that dares to care. Thunderbolts is fun, energetic, and unexpectedly moving. It’s not a revolution, but it’s a clear sign of change. And for the first time in a while, it makes you want to keep watching.