The trailer didn’t lie. Thunderbolts* is absolute cinema.
From the very first frame, this movie is charming, heartfelt, and deeply rewarding—especially for those who never gave up on Marvel’s projects. What could have been just another superhero team-up instead becomes a powerful story about second chances, self-worth, and the strength found in broken people coming together.
Warning: Minor spoilers ahead.
It’s All About Second Chances
At its core, Thunderbolts* is about mental health and depression, yes—but more than that, it’s about proving yourself to a world that’s already written you off. These are characters with dark pasts: Yelena and Alexei, former Red Room spies; Ava, a SHIELD assassin turned fugitive; Walker, the disgraced Captain America who executed a man in cold blood; Bucky, the Winter Soldier, still haunted by his crimes; and Bob, struggling with drug addiction. Even Valentina, the film’s villain, banks on them failing, expecting them to turn on each other because she believes they’re inherently destructive.
They Proved That People Are Wrong About Them
But the brilliance of Thunderbolts* is in how these flawed, discarded characters keep choosing each other. They fight, they clash, but they also come back—not because they’re heroes, but because they refuse to let their worst moments define them. The climactic scene is a stunning metaphor for loneliness and the danger of facing darkness alone. When they save Bob, it’s not just a rescue—it’s an acknowledgement that none of them should have to suffer in silence.
Why Thunderbolts Is A Better Team Than The Avengers
And that’s why this team works so well. The Avengers? They’re gods, legends, the untouchable elite. But the Thunderbolts*? They’re misfits. Losers. People who’ve hit rock bottom. And that’s exactly why they’re stronger together—because they need each other in a way the Avengers never did.
The Twist Is Very Clever and Hilarious
Then there’s that twist: Valentina, forced to acknowledge their heroism, rebrands them as the New Avengers. It’s a perfect, ironic cap to their journey—proof that even the most broken can rise when given the chance.
Final Verdict
10 out of 10. Thunderbolts* isn’t just a great Marvel movie—it’s a beautiful story about redemption, found family, and the courage to believe you’re more than your worst mistakes. Bravo.
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Ejon Zayn