Jared London

A Fun Cast Can’t Save This Disjointed Marvel Installment The pacing starts off strange, almost as if we skipped an entire Captain Marvel 2, jumping in with reintroductions of characters from Disney+ series instead. While it’s nice to see familiar faces, relying on TV shows to fill in the backstory feels like unnecessary filler in a feature film, and it disrupts the flow. Continuity issues in the movie are glaring, particularly when it comes to the Secret Invasion storyline. Fury’s connection with the Skrulls seems to have no lasting impact here, almost as if those high-stakes events never happened. And, bafflingly, The Marvels somehow skips any meaningful link to the multiverse saga until a last-ditch post-credit scene, which feels like a weak attempt to reel fans back in. As for the musical segment — let’s just say it felt out of place and a little forced. But despite all this, the cast brings energy and heart, making the film enjoyable in parts and lifting an otherwise shaky script. If not for their commitment and chemistry, The Marvels would struggle even more. In the end, it’s fun but uneven, and while the actors do their best, they can’t quite save this one from missing the mark.

A Glorious Love Letter to Marvel Fans, With a Few Snags Deadpool & Wolverine delivers exactly what Marvel fans have been waiting for: a wild ride packed to the brim with Easter eggs and nostalgia, with nods to Marvel's history. From sly references to classic MCU moments to deep-cut comic book callbacks, this movie knows exactly who its audience is, and it caters to them brilliantly. Watching Deadpool and Wolverine banter while uncovering layers of Marvel lore feels like a long-awaited payoff, rewarding fans who’ve stuck with the franchise from the beginning. That said, when Deadpool & Wolverine misses, it really misses. Some scenes drag unnecessarily, with pacing issues that break the flow and have you glancing at the time. Additionally, the film stumbles when it comes to connecting with the larger multiverse storyline, missing opportunities to seamlessly tie into the saga's broader continuity. Those hoping for a deeper alignment with the multiverse arc may feel a bit let down. Overall, though, Deadpool & Wolverine is an exhilarating, fan-service-filled experience that knows how to have fun — even if it occasionally trips over its own claws.

A Symbiotic Slap in the Face for Comic Book Fans Venom: The Last Dance isn’t just a bad movie — it’s an outright disservice to comic book fans and yet another Sony-made reminder that not all Spider-Man adjacent stories need to see the light of day. Sony’s attempt at expanding its own Spidey-adjacent universe without, you know, actual Spider-Man is like trying to make peanut butter without peanuts. It’s hollow, soulless, and leaves audiences asking, "Who thought this was a good idea?" As for the plot? It’s yet another mishmash of aimless villainy with shallow character motivation, and it seems like the writers didn’t bother with source material. Sony’s half-hearted attempt to "build" their own universe has only succeeded in undermining Marvel’s brand and eroding fans' patience. The fans are speaking, and the message is clear: lease the Spider-Man characters back to Marvel or sell the rights, Sony. Marvel knows how to handle its own heroes; Sony just wants to cash in on the coattail of the MCU. If you’re a Venom fan or a Spider-Man fan, spare yourself the pain — this one’s a hard pass.

Sony should consider selling the rights to spiderman and all spiderman adjacent properties back to Marvel Studios. Projects like Madame Web, Morbius and Venom are damaging to the Marvel brand. The creators behind this film surely knew they were not making a successful movie. This movie really painted the picture of how disconnected this studio aka SONY is from what the fans actually want to see. This is just a money grab for the studio while they continue to milk this IP dry. Sony needs to wake up, this cow is on life support and the farm is on fire. DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE, DO NOT GIVE YOUR MONEY TO THIS STUDIO FOR ANY SPIDERMAN ADJACENT PROJECTS.