Every Marvel Phase Four Movie Reviewed

Overview

This episode offers a scathing critique of Marvel's Phase 4 movies, dissecting their storytelling, character development, and overall execution. The host, known for his sharp wit and unfiltered opinions, highlights recurring issues such as inconsistent tone, underwhelming villains, forced humor, and the overuse of CGI. The analysis spans films like Black Widow, Shang-Chi, Eternals, Thor: Love and Thunder, and Wakanda Forever, with occasional praise for standout moments or performances.

Notable Quotes

- It's like trying to deliver the eulogy at your gran's funeral while some drunken idiot lights his farts on fire in the background. – On the tonal inconsistency of Thor: Love and Thunder.

- Stop trying to demonize the hero and drum up fake sympathy for the villain. – On the portrayal of Wanda in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

- Wakanda: It's okay when we do it. – On the moral double standards in Wakanda Forever.

🎬 **Black Widow: A Missed Opportunity**

- Criticized for being a clumsy, low-effort action flick that failed to give Natasha Romanoff the sendoff she deserved.

- Borrowed heavily from Winter Soldier but lacked its emotional depth and execution.

- Villains like Dreykov were deemed underwhelming, and the humor felt forced.

- Florence Pugh’s Yelena was a standout, bringing humor and vulnerability to the film.

🥋 **Shang-Chi: A Mess of Contradictions**

- Praised for its fight choreography but criticized for its fragmented story and tonal whiplash.

- The protagonist, Shang-Chi, was described as lacking charisma and depth, with his character arc feeling inconsistent.

- Supporting characters like Katy and Xialing were seen as unnecessary distractions, diluting the narrative.

- The film’s attempt to juggle multiple genres—family drama, fantasy, and action—resulted in a lack of cohesion.

🌌 **Eternals: Overstuffed and Unfocused**

- Described as a jumbled, incoherent mess with too many characters and half-baked ideas.

- The film’s moral dilemmas and philosophical questions were underexplored due to its bloated runtime.

- The cast, including Angelina Jolie and Richard Madden, was underutilized, and the pacing was sluggish.

- The lack of urgency and emotional resonance made it a chore to watch.

⚡ **Thor: Love and Thunder: Comedy Overload**

- Taika Waititi’s humor was deemed overplayed, undermining the film’s emotional stakes.

- Christian Bale’s Gorr was a highlight, bringing intensity and depth to an otherwise chaotic movie.

- Natalie Portman’s Mighty Thor felt unconvincing, and her cancer storyline lacked emotional weight.

- The visuals were criticized for being overly saturated and headache-inducing.

🖤 **Wakanda Forever: A Bloated Tribute**

- The film struggled to balance its tribute to Chadwick Boseman with its own narrative.

- Shuri was seen as an unconvincing lead, lacking the gravitas to carry the mantle of Black Panther.

- Namor was labeled one of the weakest MCU villains, with a convoluted backstory and unclear motivations.

- The pacing was sluggish, and the introduction of Riri Williams felt forced and unnecessary.