Young CriticThe universe-hopping sequel is entertaining if distracted in setting up other films Superhero fatigue, predicted to have settled in long ago is far from upon us. Superhero films seem to be the only thing keeping theaters
Young CriticThe Marvel Egyptian superhero is refreshingly averse from superheroing Marvel shows seem to be the place where the studio’ narrative exploration is taking place the most. The cinema-directed properties are increasingly p
Young CriticThe newest Sony Marvel film is a messy slog Despite having some of the more interesting Marvel characters (Spider-Man and its surrounding villains), Sony Studios has been incapable of milking them with the success that D
Young CriticMatt Reeves’ take on the caped crusader is a refreshingly engaging one The mark of a good storyteller is the ability to find something new in a worn-out trope. Storytelling is not so much qualified in what you are tellin
Young CriticJames Gunn’s spin-off show is an intriguing action comedy James Gunn is one of the most exhilarating filmmakers to be working today. His every project is infused with a passionate sense of fun, wanting to both ridicule a
Young CriticThe Avenger’s long-awaited time in the spotlight is stolen by its supporting cast Whilst many of the characters in The Avengers (2012) have become famous with their own spin-off films, Hawkeye as played by Jeremy Renner
Young CriticThe latest Spider-Man film finally explores the multi-verse concept The Tom Holland Spider-Man movies have proven to be incredibly fun and engaging. They have dug into the fact that their protagonist is a teenager with a
Young CriticChloe Zhao's Nomadland follow-up is an unsatisfying jumble Chloe Zhao has had quite the rise in the film industry. In just a year she’s gone from garnering two Oscars for Nomadland (2020) to directing part of the bigges
Young CriticThis sequel improves certain aspects, but also rushes through core elements By playing it safe and bland, Venom (2018) was largely an audience pleaser and box office juggernaut. It took on a famous comic book character a
Young CriticThe newest Marvel movie has flashy action that's weighed down by world-building Marvel has been making the rounds recently, at trying to bring more diversity and representation to its superhero lineup. They’ve finally pr
Young CriticJames Gunn's soft reboot unleashes his creativity and humor Despite the DC superhero brand not having as much success in creating a universe as their rivals at Marvel, a new structure is being pivoted to. By largely aban
Young CriticThe newest Marvel show proves to be the most intriguing and ambitious Marvel’s dominance in cinema is spilling over to TV. After delegating a lot of their TV work in the past to ABC or Netflix, creative mastermind Kevin
Young CriticMarvel's female pioneer finally gets her moment to shine Women superheroes are starting to gain a firm foothold in today’s pop culture. The groundbreaking Wonder Woman (2017) helped break the box office glass ceiling and
Young CriticThis MCU miniseries is strong in its central elements, but overcrowded in subplots Television series have the benefit of taking more time developing both main and side characters than films do. With modern streamers givi
Young CriticSnyder's original vision is restored and greatly improves the patchy 2017 version Zack Snyder’s Justice League (2021) or as many on the internet refer to as “The SnyderCut,” is one of the most fascinating cases of a film
Young CriticA satisfying sequel that builds on the original and seeks to expand its message Christmas movies have always attempted to bring a message about the importance of human, emotional, and familial things rather than the mate
Young CriticThe infamous film stuck in development hell finally is released Many times, films are stuck in development hell for a variety of reasons, be it reshoots or rewrites, a studio’s lack of confidence in a financial hit, or c
Young CriticYou’d think that after seeing so many studio films, one would be accustomed to the pathetic pandering that can sometimes be produced. However, I am still angered when a studio film is so blatantly crafted as a product, w
Young CriticThe idea of blockbuster films being led by women both in front as well as behind the camera seems to slowly be settling as a non-pioneering norm. Wonder Woman (2017) was able to do an incredible amount of glass-ceiling s
Young CriticThe Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to have been too successful regarding even the studio’s own expectations. Producer Kevin Feige had mapped an initial story, revolving around the Infinity Stones and culminating in a ba
Young CriticIt’s curious that the recent comic book craze was started unknowingly by X-Men (2000) nearly 20 years ago. That franchise has gained momentum as the studios around Fox developed their own sustaining cinematic universes.
Young CriticWhen there is enough saturation in any given genre, there are attempts to experiment and spin new perspectives. Such is the case with Scream (1996) in the horror genre, or The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with the mu
Young CriticWarner Brothers has struggled to match Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. The attempt to piggyback on Christopher Nolan’s dark tone from his Dark Knight films, to contrast with Marvel’s cheerful feel, failed spectacula
Young CriticThe impact that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had on modern culture is unlike anything in recent decades. The Marvel films are one of the few attractions that can lure viewers away from their couches and Netflix and