In my opinion, Thunderbolts really misses the mark as an MCU entry. It tries to deliver a darker and more character-driven story, but for me the film never comes together in a satisfying way.

I know some viewers praised certain performances, but personally I did not think any of the actors were particularly great in this movie. Every performance feels either underused, underwritten, or overshadowed by the messy narrative. Even actors who are normally excellent, like Florence Pugh, feel flat here because the script simply does not give them anything meaningful to work with. There is very little chemistry and the cast never feels connected.

The story is, in my view, the biggest problem. It is overloaded with too many competing ideas. Government plots, emotional trauma, redemption arcs, and even supernatural elements all fight for attention. None of these threads get the depth they need. The movie hints at heavy themes such as depression and identity, but it never explores them in any impactful way. The pacing feels slow and the entire film plays more like setup for future MCU projects than a complete story on its own.

The visuals also did not impress me. The CGI feels average, the action scenes are forgettable, and the overall look of the movie is dull and washed out. Even the villains barely register.

My final score is 4 out of 10. This is just my personal opinion, but Thunderbolts feels disjointed, emotionally empty, and ultimately disappointing, especially with a cast that never gets the chance to shine.

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