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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania (2023)
Did I save the world? 🤔
Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has begun, and how did it start? Actually not as expected. Not convincing! Not impressive! With the advent of such an antagonist, the story should have developed as intensely, disturbingly and dangerously as possible. But we got what we got, and obviously this is not what many expected. The history of the family is good (it was clear from the trailers too), but the characters could have been better developed, the relationship between Scott and Casey, as well as Janet and Hope. But somehow you do not fully believe them. Plus, in the previous pictures it was said that the Quantum Realm is so dangerous that it is better not to go there. And what happened?! The danger is Kang himself, and the world is beautiful, but not really unsettling. As a result, it is mandatory to watch, as this is the seed for the future, especially the scenes after the credits. But if you look at the general line of the movie universe, 6/10.
The Peripheral (2022)
Is the original better?
Is the original better?
By the way, I am not familiar with the original, so I rate the show as separate from the book novel. But maybe that's for the best. Since the series was initially intriguing, including after watching the trailer, but the further the worse. At the final stage, I didn't impress, didn't leave any emotions, and, of course, there was a plot for the future. It seems that the plot component is not bad, but it does not catch either the characters or the actions in the end. I hope for a good continuation, it was just announced, it was worth expecting. And that the next season will bring more emotions, more emotions for the characters and a fascinating story. 5\10.
Andor (2022)
Is it a new breath? Yes!
This series is, as it were, a new breath in the space epic Star Wars. It is so impressive both visually and scriptwise. Acting at its best. But let's talk about the story itself... Andor is about the rise of the resistance, and it may not be the only story in the entire galaxy. Perhaps in another corner, other, no less interesting twists and turns unfold. Initially, the story is gaining a little momentum, slowly showing the present time (within the framework of history), and memories, slowly gaining momentum. By the middle of the story, it becomes more and more interesting to watch, you begin to worry about the characters, their relationships with each other, and all the twists and turns of destinies. At one point, you think that everything is already there, the main character is in a hopeless situation. But no, he knows how to follow the rest of the factors, knows how to listen and cheer everyone up so that he will have to help in spite of everything! (no spoilers of course) At the moment, one of the best works in the Star Wars franchise, both in the serial spectrum and in feature films. I definitely recommend watching. Despite the fact that this year, in this saga, there was nothing better. Of course, not without sin, as mentioned above, the series accelerates for a long time, sometimes the frames change dramatically with each other, and it is easy to "get lost" in this, it may seem to someone that there is little action. But in the end, you will find a great story that marked the beginning of the uprising!
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)
New Black Panther!
Why is the fourth phase of the MCU so all, somehow, slurred? Apart from some pictures of course. But still, the whole phase seems to be not completely connected with each other. And all of it consists of more than ten pictures, including serials, but now is not about that. As you can see, quantity does not mean quality. And it also "hooked" the Black Panther, which, as for me, is just as slurred. A tribute to Chadwick Boseman is certainly the right thing to do (this is not a spoiler, it was clear in the trailers and so it was). But after the conflict already begins, which is not unambiguous, of course, everything starts to go sluggishly. Plus, with the introduction of a new "hero", it also somehow turned out chaotically. And most likely, they either did not try on the costume, or they did everything in a hurry (it looks like a plastic toy in fact). Shuri is the main character, and now she is the Black Panther, but ... there is one small plot, so to speak, a reserve for the future, which not everyone will like for one reason or another. "Why so, and exactly so?" I ask myself, it's not clear. But, as the completion of the fourth phase, it was possible to try a little or something. The first picture was somehow more harmonious, you felt Tchala as a new king, his formation. Here it looks different, and for the worse.
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
Why so few?
At first glance, the very first episode of the series does not arouse suspicion. The most ordinary story, nothing ordinary as for me. The WOW effect didn't really happen at first. But from the second episode, everything started to pick up the pace a bit. And already on the third episode (by the way, I liked it the most) it is already rushing at all times ... but that's for now. The fourth episode is insanely weird of all, but it doesn't get any worse. Also insanely tight. Well, in the future, unfortunately ... nothing caused much enthusiasm. Therefore, it is not enough, therefore, more, more diverse, and even more creepy are needed.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022)
How so
In principle, a good series in the cinematic universe, where, moreover, both new characters and well-known old heroes were introduced. Especially since Jen likes to break the fourth wall, it looks attractive too. But there is not enough dynamics, more action or something...
But it's definitely worth recommending for viewing, as there are several twists and turns that are likely to be further developed in the future. But on the big screen, I want to see both the Hulk and his cousin together. But still a little weak from the series released in 2022. But it's definitely worth a look.
And take your popcorn with you.