Thunderbolts*
On Valentine’s Day, my friend and I watched Thunderbolts. I used to watch every Marvel movie on release day, but since starting college, I haven’t kept up with them. I hadn’t even seen the trailer for this one, so I was truly in the dark. I know Marvel had been doing shows and movies revolving mental illnesses (Moon Knight and Ironman for example), but I didn’t know how heavily centered on mental illness this movie was going to be. I think it depicted depression quite well, and it focused on the fact that you can ask those around you for help. They scripted Yelena to give Bob bad advice at first, and then admit that she was wrong in the end and tell him that you shouldn’t do what she told him to do. It wasn’t the best Marvel movie, but I think it had some good topics and was decent for what it’s worth.
That actually sounds like a really meaningful Valentine’s Day watch đŸ˜ not the typical rom-com vibe, but honestly kind of fitting in its own way. I like what you pointed out about Yelena. Her giving Bob bad advice and then admitting she was wrong feels realistic. People don’t always say the right thing, especially when they’re struggling too.
ReplyDeleteYESSS!! I love Thunderbolts* and I’ve actually seen it a couple times. The depiction of mental health was done very well and it saddens me that it didn’t get as popular, but I guess it’s because of the other low quality films Marvel has been putting out after Endgame. I’m also thankful they were able to show platonic relationships among opposite sex relationships. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed the movie as much if Bob and Yelena ended up being a couple, but I’m glad we got to see that platonic relationship thrive and the both of them were able to help each other in the end.
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