Black Widow
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: July 9, 2021
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RespiratoryGeekJul 12, 2021
Was expecting this movie to be bad but holy cow was it a good one. I think the only problems I had is that this movie should have came out more sooner and that there should have been more insight or storytelling on there times in the Redroom.Was expecting this movie to be bad but holy cow was it a good one. I think the only problems I had is that this movie should have came out more sooner and that there should have been more insight or storytelling on there times in the Redroom. Also I remember there being a ballerina scene in a previous movie? What happened during that time?… Expand
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FjfjfjJul 16, 2021
Definitely would watch again and had amazing action scenes. Brings a more humanizing element to Natasha and the solo movie she deserves
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rafaelbwJul 26, 2021
This film is the best of mcu! but Natasha Romanoff deserves more two movie.
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VeayJul 11, 2021
Great fights, choreography, fun characters and well-written interactions. Really good movie. The weaker parts were the treatment of the villains and the very last act. But overall, very enjoyable - go see it in theaters!
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Deepak387Jul 9, 2021
Fantastic movie. Spectacular action, fun and emotion along with a good content binds you till the post-credits.
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Private_skittleJul 9, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it’s a neat movie to tie in between civil war and infinity war and a nice tease for Hawkeye’s Disney+ series at the end credit scene. And the action scenes and acrobatics are kind of mesmerizing one of my favorite parts being the fight on the falling debris, it’s just really cool seeing people skydiving and then duking it out on falling platforms. Though it did feel aleski was just mostly comic relief and not much else, but that aside the girl gets a dog at the end like she wanted so 9/10… Expand
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BiancapnddJul 10, 2021
My favourite marvel movie. Scarlett Johansson and Rachel Weisz are awesome. mcu should definitely make a second BW movie.
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Jhsegura8Jul 9, 2021
Guess who’s backkkkk. Marvel isssssss. Crazy fire. Let’s gooooo. Better than I thought it was goin to be
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Evacatherine91Jul 9, 2021
This was such an amazing movie. Amazing acting and had a great storyline. Definitely watch this, you won’t regret it. Was one of the best Marvel movies ever.
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Andrey123Jul 10, 2021
Amazing movie and delivers all the grandiosity that Natasha Romanoff deserved a long time ago, and a farewell worthy of the character, which is certainly already sorely missed ❤️
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BigEggsKitchenJul 9, 2021
The least obnoxious marvel movie, with some great characters I hope to see return. It’s a fun time, and worth seeing in theaters
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Xenomorph_killsJul 9, 2021
This movie starts off strong with a compelling introduction that shows promise for the main characters but don't let that fool you into thinking this will be more than another average marvel action movie. The action is over the top and boggedThis movie starts off strong with a compelling introduction that shows promise for the main characters but don't let that fool you into thinking this will be more than another average marvel action movie. The action is over the top and bogged by cgi. All the villains are immediately forgettable. And the humor is a constant hit or miss. All said, this movie does have an emotional core with the family that sustains in scenes throughout. Dan Harmon and Florence Pugh act very well and bring a lot of charm in the movie. Would recommend but don't have high expectations for Marvel's long overdue solo film.… Expand
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Santiago5000Sep 8, 2021
Black Widow is a movie that had low expectations because I didn't expect much from it and I thought it was going to be awful.... after watching it I realized how wrong I was.
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5
TheSikvelOct 15, 2021
All fans of the MCU have been waiting for this film since the release of Iron Man. Did this film live up to expectations? Of course not. A boring film with a lean plot and sometimes oddly choreographed fights. I will not say that I fellAll fans of the MCU have been waiting for this film since the release of Iron Man. Did this film live up to expectations? Of course not. A boring film with a lean plot and sometimes oddly choreographed fights. I will not say that I fell asleep while watching, but it was not very interesting to watch. In principle, it is far from the worst film, but I can't say anything good either (cross graphics, it's beautiful as always).… Expand
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FilmanwaltJul 24, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I really enjoyed seeing Natasha Romanoff again. The film just throws around with action, but also knows how to allow for quieter moments. So I felt this "family" constellation really strong. In particular, the father (David Harbor) was able to cause some laughs. The repeated references to the Avengers were very amusing. Florence Pugh also plays a good role here, and in general I really liked it as an actor.

All of this about Natasha's past was interesting and the station at the end was very impressive. In general, the film has quite a few changes of scenery and never gets boring. I have to say, however, that the action was way too exaggerated at times. "Way over the top". I also have to criticize the intro, it was just too long and a very annoying introduction to a film (I've hardly seen it like this before).

The film asks a few questions or doesn't really answer them. I wanted a bit more content.

The film reminded me of Mission: Impossible and I found it really good in its last offshoot. Black Widow 7/10 spiders.
I like e.g. better than the Captain Marvel movie.… Expand
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Pedro305Aug 28, 2021
Un très bon prequel et un excellent adieu au personnage de Scarlett Johansson.
20 of 33 users found this helpful2013
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Josselin305Aug 29, 2021
Un ottimo film di spionaggio.
È un genere che amo vedere e sono contento che l'MCU ne abbia realizzato uno di buona qualità.
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mstoltzSep 5, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie is fun and actioned filled. Great acting which made it more enjoyable to watch.… Expand
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maurahealy6Sep 8, 2021
After seeing this movie in theaters, I was very impressed! Tons of action scenes and a very interesting plot line. Thoroughly enjoyed how it incorporates snippets from the other movies and all comes together in the end. The cast was perfectlyAfter seeing this movie in theaters, I was very impressed! Tons of action scenes and a very interesting plot line. Thoroughly enjoyed how it incorporates snippets from the other movies and all comes together in the end. The cast was perfectly selected which made this movie that much better in my opinion.… Expand
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stsieteJul 26, 2021
I'ts fun, something that the MCU has not been in a very, very long time. Best thing I can say about it is that 90 minutes into the movie you don't even know who the villan is and I was having fun anyways. I may have loved it if they went fullI'ts fun, something that the MCU has not been in a very, very long time. Best thing I can say about it is that 90 minutes into the movie you don't even know who the villan is and I was having fun anyways. I may have loved it if they went full on psychological character driven narrative, but at this point I know I can't expect that from the MCU. And I would take 100 movies with characters like these over Endgame's dullness anytime.

Also, the Stranger Things sheriff has "Karl Marx" tattoed in his fists. 10/10. And **** Disney… Expand
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alejandro970Jul 24, 2021
I do not know if it is true that the Marvel superhero genre is already showing signs of exhaustion but, in the meantime, here it was known to take advantage of narrating the origin of Black Widow, with its action sequences that are in placeI do not know if it is true that the Marvel superhero genre is already showing signs of exhaustion but, in the meantime, here it was known to take advantage of narrating the origin of Black Widow, with its action sequences that are in place and at the right time. Should we expect more stories?… Expand
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Player2-WaterAug 7, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 8
Acting: 8
Plot: 8

After being delayed thrice due to COVID-19 pandemic which forced theatres around the world to close for a while, the twenty-fourth instalment in Marvel Cinematic Universe finally arrived in the big screen while the movie is also available in Disney+ for a premium fee at the same time.

Due to her betrayal in Captain America: Civil War, Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Johansson) became a fugitive and is currently on the run from US Secretary of State, Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross. Elsewhere, another Black Widow, Yelena Belova (Pugh), is on the mission to assassinate a rogue and former Black Widow, whom she manage to free Yelena from mind control using an antidote vial which contain synthetic gas at the cost of her own life. Freed from mind control, Yelena sends the antidote vials to Natasha at her safehouse in Norway hoping she would help.

With the vials under the possession of Natasha, she is attack by a mysterious assassin called Taskmaster (played by Olga Kurylenko), who is coming for the vials. She fights off Taskmaster and escape with the vials. She reunite with Yelena in a safehouse in Budapest, Hungary where she learn that the Red Room led by General Dreykov (played by Ray Winstone) is still active. Working together, Natasha and Yelena break their adoptive father, Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (Harbour), out of prison in order find out Dreykov’s location so they can put an end to the Red Room once and for all.

After going through 2020 without any MCU movies, it is really good to be back watching Marvel movie once again. This movie is not exactly an origin story of Black Widow like 2008’s Iron Man but the writing in this movie did a good job in expanding Black Widow’s past after many hints in the previous movies. For example, we finally get to know what happened in Budapest after it was first mentioned in 2012’s The Avengers and the origins of the Red Room after being mentioned in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. In addition, the movie ties up all loose end on Black Widow and connects very well to 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War.

The fighting scenes are very well executed which kind of reminds me of 2014’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier and other action thriller movies such as The Bourne series. The performance of the cast have done very well in their acting. Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh have done a great job in their acting. David Harbour deserved a praise too as he not only played the role of Red Guardian well, he also have done a great job in providing comic relief moments in the movie. Ray Winstone and Olga Kurylenko also done a decent performance but I felt their characters are not well developed. I felt Ray’s character is more of a generic Russian villain you watched in other Hollywood movies while Olga did not have much screentime as Taskmaster, who is a well known villain in the comics. Taskmaster shows up in the first and third act but disappeared during the middle of the second act. Other than that, the character is more depicted as a generic henchman.

Nevertheless, Black Widow is still a good movie despite the flaws. If you have missed watching Marvel movies, this is first Marvel movie you definitely want to watch in 2021. Not only that, this movie may be Scarlett Johansson’s final role as Black Widow (her character died in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame) which is another reason why you should watch this movie. Don’t forget to stay back for post credits scene as this scene sets up a future movie or TV series.… Expand
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Roman9911Aug 9, 2021
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brunojuggernautJul 21, 2021
It was fun to watch and a nice reminder of the Marvel Universe. Lacks of some cool superpowers, but it works. Nice characters dynamic.
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DSMovieReviewerJul 10, 2021
It was a good movie in my opinion, the action was amazing in this movie, the cast was also really good and they made it a great movie. But I have some problems with it like I wished they would’ve focused on Natasha more and her past andIt was a good movie in my opinion, the action was amazing in this movie, the cast was also really good and they made it a great movie. But I have some problems with it like I wished they would’ve focused on Natasha more and her past and future and the reveal of Taskmaster was pretty disappointing considering they changed up the reveal of Taskmaster but Taskmaster’s action scenes were pretty good in the movie. But overall this movie is still really good.… Expand
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Mindkiller7522Jul 31, 2021
This was a really great movie! It had twists and turns, great action scenes, and was a lot funnier than I expected it to be. All of the actors did a phenomenal job and I hope they keep these characters around for a while. Highly recommended!
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SlowForestJul 17, 2021
It's a pretty great movie! Wasn't amazing or anything but it's far from bad. I expected it to be a lot worse to be honest...
The only thing I can say I "hated" about this movie is how they treated Taskmaster because I really like this villainIt's a pretty great movie! Wasn't amazing or anything but it's far from bad. I expected it to be a lot worse to be honest...
The only thing I can say I "hated" about this movie is how they treated Taskmaster because I really like this villain and they really misrepresented him imo.… Expand
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joelos1111Jul 10, 2021
Excellent Movie, it have all that charm, action sequences, great dialogues and of course spectacular special Effects that yoi would expect from an M.C.U. Film. What i loved the most is how brilliant and well delivered is Scarlet Johansson'sExcellent Movie, it have all that charm, action sequences, great dialogues and of course spectacular special Effects that yoi would expect from an M.C.U. Film. What i loved the most is how brilliant and well delivered is Scarlet Johansson's acting here, i think she really got into the Role of Natasha Romanoff and transmits her emotions perfectly on the screen this time, in my opinion this is so far the Best of Scarlet's perfomance of the Black Widow character. I believe this Movie have a big chance of becoming the highest grossing Film of the Year if not The Decade, i'm a good Fan of Marvel Movies and honestly "Black Widow" is on my Top 3 favorites list. I'd recommend 100% this Movie to everyone because it's very enjoyable, trust me, you won't get bored not even for one milisecond. I hope the Academy can acknowledge this time the great convincing acting, dialogues, plot among other amazing things this Masterpiece have, Scarlet. I loved it from the start till the end… Expand
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CharlangmeJul 12, 2021
Just a good movie over all.There’s a few jokes in there that are really funny and than you have the avenger jokes too.
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noahjkingJul 19, 2021
Great action, some twists, some unexpected things. One of the best casts, not as serious as I would've wanted, but it's still an amazing movie.
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Blue_siahtJul 22, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm giving it a ten because Yelena never misses a chance to tease Natasha, their dynamic is so entertaining to watch. Loved getting a bit of Natasha's backstory, it made me understand her better.… Expand
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avgmoviecriticJul 11, 2021
The casting was superb. The storyline was excellent. Marvel studios is just on complete fire and they are not showing any signs of cooling out.
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HabibiehakimJul 11, 2021
I was really disappointed when they decided to release Black Widow to Disney+ too, because for me every MCU movie is made for theaters, so i don't care how much i'm enjoying watching Black Widow at home, i still wish watching this movie onI was really disappointed when they decided to release Black Widow to Disney+ too, because for me every MCU movie is made for theaters, so i don't care how much i'm enjoying watching Black Widow at home, i still wish watching this movie on theaters, Black Widow fills with a no doubt great performance by Scarlett Johansson, added with Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Rachel Weisz amazing performance too, the movie fills with some really great action, great score, and an amazing choreography, Black Widow is a very very nice goodbye to Black Widow.… Expand
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LoverwowJul 10, 2021
Amazing movie, really showed Natasha in depth like we have never seen before.
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Ibr_AJul 10, 2021
The best marvel movie Everting in this movie was great You must Watch the movie
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delilah_26Jul 11, 2021
Great movie. It allowed more context into Natasha's life and how she developed as a character. Although there should have been better explanation as to what's the antagonists motive is, I still feel it's a great movie and at par with captain marvel
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StudentinJul 24, 2021
Looooved it! I didn't want it to end. Scarlett is amazing as always and Florence is sooooo good and hilarious, really hope to see more of her in the Marvel Universe. I just would have loved to see how Natasha and Clint met and how theirLooooved it! I didn't want it to end. Scarlett is amazing as always and Florence is sooooo good and hilarious, really hope to see more of her in the Marvel Universe. I just would have loved to see how Natasha and Clint met and how their friendship developed, how she met his family and so on.… Expand
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JulietaGuit-9Sep 7, 2021
Questo film è una rara combinazione tra Captain America: The Winter Soldier e Mission Impossible... mi è piaciuto.
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gerardomandoloSep 14, 2021
One of the best in the MCU.
Although the only thing that bothers me is that this movie should have been released before Avengers: Infinity War.
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LegendaryLassJul 9, 2021
Absolutely amazing!! Maybe the best Act 4 in Marvel history other than Endgame and X2: high octane action, lots of heart and amazing surprises
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VinningmoviegodJul 12, 2021
It is a very good movie, sure, not Marvel's best (that's Infinity War and Winter Soldier) but it's still a great movie centered around family. The opening montage had me tearing up. All the negative scores by DC fanboi's - run back to theIt is a very good movie, sure, not Marvel's best (that's Infinity War and Winter Soldier) but it's still a great movie centered around family. The opening montage had me tearing up. All the negative scores by DC fanboi's - run back to the Snyderverse and hide behind Mr Pretentious. Also, why is DC poaching Marvel directors? 10,000 years of evolution and we cannot get away from tribalism.… Expand
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Dostoyevsky3Aug 6, 2021
Black Widow brings more depth and nuance to the titular character while introducing a whole new family of likable characters. Offering both a sweet and satisfying thought-provoking story.
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GamingNinjaOct 7, 2021
good first 10 minutes but after that it get's so boring i coudn't continue watching sadly
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TheTechGuySep 16, 2021
Knew what I was getting into before I paid for this. But the family wanted to see it and I just went along for the ride. The sister was actually pretty good. But the antagonist in this movie was bad. I shouldn’t be surprised by what theyKnew what I was getting into before I paid for this. But the family wanted to see it and I just went along for the ride. The sister was actually pretty good. But the antagonist in this movie was bad. I shouldn’t be surprised by what they change and make different. Well, it can be different if it fits a certain look or way that is.… Expand
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myemailnamelolaSep 19, 2021
The one thing I dont like about this movies is that it shows them doing the bridge, which is a dangerlous gymnastic move, and it to violent and ruines the movue
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SYAMSep 18, 2021
Finally the much awaited phase 4 of MCU is finally here. Fans were really worried about how the Universe would continue after the 'Avengers Endgame'. So they have decided to back and start with Black Widow's(Scarlett Johansson) life. OK let'sFinally the much awaited phase 4 of MCU is finally here. Fans were really worried about how the Universe would continue after the 'Avengers Endgame'. So they have decided to back and start with Black Widow's(Scarlett Johansson) life. OK let's come to the movie. 'Black Widow' isn't great and can be considered as one of the weakest movie in the MCU(even 'Captain Marvel' was way better) but still it somehow manages to keep us engaged. The movie isn't bad but fails to come up to the expectations. It completely drags on and was not quite moving in a good pace. Even though the fights were good and the acting impressive it fails to engross us till the end. When coming to the acting Florence Pugh (as Yelena) was the one who actually steals the show and David Harbour (as Red Guardian) was good too and it also has a very weird Taskmaster(Olga Kurylenko) which everyone says was bad but I don't find it disappointing. And finally they also has given us an idea about the 'Red Room' that was always haunting the MCU fans for years. The movie also carries one of the worst CGI Marvel had ever used. It was so unoriginal and unimpressive. Newbie Director Cate Shortland tried to come up with something different but however it failed to make impression (On me actually, many are finding this movie to be a great one) but I should say she had given her best. 'Black Widow' didn't turn out to be a great treat as expected but in a gloomy 2021 I should say it is one of good movies released till now. So I recommend to give it a watch because it's worth your time and nobody would find this movie to be a bad one.… Expand
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samueltubbSep 29, 2021
Movie's real bad. First 10-15 minutes are promising, then it goes down hill real fast. Crappy writing/acting/casting/shooting/soundtrack, zero atmosphere - don't bother.
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PanchogulJul 10, 2021
Le pese a quien le pese, pero Black Widow es una película excelente de principio a fin, luego de esperar tanto tiempo por fin se puede ver y me atrevo a decir que es de las mejores de todo el UCM.

Se rompe el esquema típico de estasLe pese a quien le pese, pero Black Widow es una película excelente de principio a fin, luego de esperar tanto tiempo por fin se puede ver y me atrevo a decir que es de las mejores de todo el UCM.

Se rompe el esquema típico de estas películas en relación a las demás del UCM donde prevalecía el exceso de humor absurdo e imprudente, el cual aquí es más discreto y mejor acertado, tiene una historia mejor estructurada en donde en sus 134 minutos de duración se pueden apreciar muchas cosas. Lo mejor son las impecables actuaciones por parte de Johansson, Pugh, Weiz y Harbour, la química entre las primeras dos es sencillamente fenomenal y natural en donde contrastan perfectamente sus personalidades, en lo técnico los efectos especiales y visuales son junto a la acción desenfrenada y todas las escenas de peleas un auténtico espectáculo que nadie se debe perder.

Después de tantas series absurdas y malas donde lo único que las sostiene es el carisma de sus actores y cero sustancia, por fin llegó Black Widow que tiene el equilibrio perfecto entre estilo y sustancia.

10/10 y no lo discuto con nadie.… Expand
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jvfcAug 16, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. AMAZING! SCARLETT JOHANSSON SHINES AS BLACK WIDOW! FLORENCE, RACHEL AND DAVID ARE AWSOME TOO! DON´T MISS THIS MASTERPIECE… Expand
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MetacriticOnurJul 9, 2021
excellent
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JPKJul 24, 2021
Worth The 14 Month Wait

After being delayed multiple times due to the pandemic, Black Widow finally came out and…… It’s a middle tier MCU film, It has a few issues, But it’s still quite satisfying.
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FearmoonJul 12, 2021
There are some good elements and absolutely bad elements in this movie. Taskmaster - what a joke. Budapest - they've ruined the twist, AGAIN!
Action scenes - such a trash... Thank you for humor, tho. It was fine.
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23isawordJul 9, 2021
The action was good, The jokes were funny, but the pacing was trash. Scenes just dragged on and on long after they should have been over... Don't even get me started on taskmaster because they absolutely butchered that one.
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umaumaiJul 9, 2021
I try not to comment on these things when leaving a user review, but I’m blown away by the amount of people complaining that a day one theatrical release is available to them in the convenience of their own home for $30. Just don’t pay forI try not to comment on these things when leaving a user review, but I’m blown away by the amount of people complaining that a day one theatrical release is available to them in the convenience of their own home for $30. Just don’t pay for it. Wait for it to be available at no extra cost in October with the subscription to Disney+. My god I’m lucky if $30 is the total cost for going to a movie theater and heaven forbid I take someone with me and get snacks. To my knowledge after you “unlock” the movie you now also have it as long as you have the service. Plus you can pause or rewind for any reason at any time. Try doing that a a theater. Now that that’s out of the way I enjoyed this movie, but with everything that “technically” should have come out after it was intended to release: Wanda Vision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, this fell a little short with pacing and story development for me. I loved her back story. I loved the “family” aspect of this, but it does feel a little late to the party with so much rich connected content coming out episodically on Disney+. There were some weird plot points that took me out of deeply enjoying this, but the acting and the actors themselves are just great. Without a doubt Red Guardian is now my favorite character in the entire MCU. David Harbour was perfect. Rachel Weisz is excellent and the rest of the cast shines including Johansson who’s portrayal of Black Widow has been somewhat dull until now. I’m not saying that’s isn’t because they didn’t give her a lot to work with in previous films, but I actually felt like there was a well rounded character being developed on screen. If you’ve seen the rest in the franchise I don’t hesitate to recommend you checking it out at your convenience. Anyone who isn’t interested in the massively expanding MCU should wait.… Expand
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aidan0Aug 26, 2021
It was ok in the beginning, but the second have kinda crashed. For a movie that takes itself so seriously, why don't the evil villain's just kill.
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SiomeAug 8, 2021
Completly ofrgettable movie. Uninspired characters, not worth story, predicatable as **** actors are not convincing. In fact we can resume the movie as "we don"t care"
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SabharishGSep 4, 2021
BLACK WIDOW REVIEW U/A
STARRING SCARLETT JOHANNSON,FLORENCE PUGH,DAVID HARBOUR.
RATING=2.5/5. POSITIVE 1.FLORENCE PUGH ACTING WHO SAVES THE MOVIE 2.SCARLETT JOHANNSON ACTING 3.CASTING 4.DECENT 1ST HALF 5.ACTION SEQUENCES IN 1ST HALF 6.GOODBLACK WIDOW REVIEW U/A
STARRING SCARLETT JOHANNSON,FLORENCE PUGH,DAVID HARBOUR.
RATING=2.5/5.
POSITIVE
1.FLORENCE PUGH ACTING WHO SAVES THE MOVIE
2.SCARLETT JOHANNSON ACTING
3.CASTING
4.DECENT 1ST HALF
5.ACTION SEQUENCES IN 1ST HALF
6.GOOD CINEMATORAPHY AND VISUALS.
NEGATIVE
1.PREDICTABLE 2ND HALF
2.LOGIC MISTAKES
3.LAG
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VERDICT=BLACK WIDOW DIDN'T MEET UPTO EXPECTAIONS.THE MOVIE IS LET DOWN BY ILLOGICAL FIGHT IN PRECLIMAX FIGHT AND PREDICTABLE 2ND HALF.
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NATASHA ROMANOFF(SCARLETT JOHANNSON)AND YELENA BELOVA(FLORENCE PUGH)IS ON A MISSION TO KILL DREYKOV(RAY WINSTONE)WHO WILL CATCH THE ORPHAN GIRLS AND CONTROL.WILL NATASHA ROMANOFF(SCARLETT JOHANNSON) AND YELENA BELOVA(FLORENCE PUGH) CATCH HIM.
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fletchicutionAug 29, 2021
This movie to me is exactly average. To be completely honest I was excited at first at the prospect of delving deeper into the origins of Black Widow. As a fan of the MCU, however, I was thoroughly unimpressed. The movie struggled for manyThis movie to me is exactly average. To be completely honest I was excited at first at the prospect of delving deeper into the origins of Black Widow. As a fan of the MCU, however, I was thoroughly unimpressed. The movie struggled for many reasons, not the least of which was the acting. Even Florence Pugh, who has proven to be a phenomenal young actress, was at least in this instance bad. I don't think any of the characters were able to keep their accents consistent throughout the course of the movie. On top of that this movie suffered from the same disease that any "prequel" has to manage. This disease being that there aren't really any stakes when it comes to the outcome of the main character. We essentially already know her future. We know that she isn't going to die and that no serious harm is going to become her seeing as she is doing just fine in the next film chronologically. I guess the only real question this film answers in regards to Black Widow is how did she dye her hair before Infinity War.… Expand
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akshatmahajanJul 14, 2021
Black Widow is that marvel movie which was not even needed. The character is dead and now bringing movie about her didn't make any sense.

The whole movie is normal. The plot was normal, not great. The pacing was bad and movie looked long.Black Widow is that marvel movie which was not even needed. The character is dead and now bringing movie about her didn't make any sense.

The whole movie is normal. The plot was normal, not great. The pacing was bad and movie looked long. They ruined the taskmaster. I was excited to see this villian after hearing so much about it but they mismanaged the character. Marvel is also known for adding jokes in their movies but this movie had stupid jokes. You may not even think of laughing of their jokes. This movie just had action and nothing else.

Overall, this movie was normal marvel movie which you can give a try but don't expect too much.… Expand
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SuperphilmsJul 14, 2021
Going into this movie I had low expectations, and usually when I go watch a movie with low expectations it ends up surprising me and I end up enjoying it, not the same for this movie, it has left the same impact on me as Thor the dark worldGoing into this movie I had low expectations, and usually when I go watch a movie with low expectations it ends up surprising me and I end up enjoying it, not the same for this movie, it has left the same impact on me as Thor the dark world or Iron man 2, but somehow worse, it felt as if the move was portraying all the male characters as the bad guys or bumbling idiots, I get that it’s a female led film, but it ended up just feeling pretentious at times, like if it was trying to put men in their place…I have yet to see a female led movie where if you would switch the genders it would still be fine…… Expand
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Andrew2345Jul 16, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was not horrible but it left much to be desired. First the voice acting was all over the place. Two the main villain was only in the movie for 15 minutes. The secondary villain/ taskmaster was lame and didn't have a climactic moment. I also couldn't take any of the emotional scenes seriously they tried to set up drama and family ties too quickly and that made it feel forced. Again this was not a terrible movie but could have been so much better than it was.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 14, 2021
Natasha Romanoff, también conocida como Black Widow, se enfrenta a las partes más oscuras de su libro mayor cuando surge una peligrosa conspiración vinculada a su pasado. Perseguida por una fuerza que no se detendrá ante nada para derribarla,Natasha Romanoff, también conocida como Black Widow, se enfrenta a las partes más oscuras de su libro mayor cuando surge una peligrosa conspiración vinculada a su pasado. Perseguida por una fuerza que no se detendrá ante nada para derribarla, Natasha debe lidiar con su historia como espía y la… Expand
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CaptiosusJul 14, 2021
After watching the movie I was left wondering what exactly it was supposed to be. It's far too late to be an origin story for Natasha Romanoff. It doesn't really add anything meaningful to her character arc. If anything, this movie feels likeAfter watching the movie I was left wondering what exactly it was supposed to be. It's far too late to be an origin story for Natasha Romanoff. It doesn't really add anything meaningful to her character arc. If anything, this movie feels like an origin story for Yelena and the rest of the Widows as well as the introduction of Red Guardian and Melina to the wider MCU.

Coming after the end of phase 3, but set squarely in the timeline established by phase 3, and with only the end-credits scene set in phase 4, the movie feels out of place. A one off. A relic of the Infinity Saga.

The action was decent but way overused. It felt formulaic, as if they had to fit in action sequences in specific time frames to ensure the audience didn't get bored between bits of exposition. And the effects felt like they took a significant step backward from what we saw in the later phase 3 MCU films. Some of the high flying gymnastic style stunts performed by Natasha, Yelena, and Taskmaster were some of the most obvious bits of CGI I've seen since Phantom Menace (the fight sequence on the bridge early on, for example).

An out of place movie that really did nothing for the character of Natasha that tried to live solely on the strength of its action sequences. I doubt I'll bother watching it again. David Harbour stole the show though and I hope we get to see him as Red Guardian in later MCU entries. I'd love nothing more than to see him fighting side by side with Sam Wilson's Captain America.… Expand
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jaredwallace91Jul 11, 2021
This movie hits quite a few high marks. It addresses dark themes and subject matters without becoming lost in them. It gives a lot more depth to decisions made in other MCU movies without having to over-indulge in it's connections to thoseThis movie hits quite a few high marks. It addresses dark themes and subject matters without becoming lost in them. It gives a lot more depth to decisions made in other MCU movies without having to over-indulge in it's connections to those movies. It also falls into a familiar Marvel trope of only so deep villains. This is definitely not meant for a younger audience, which is a bold movie on Marvels part… Expand
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7empest01Jul 17, 2021
Marginal. Terrible acting. 10/10 for Florence, but everyone else was just off. The plot is hard to follow and isn't too exciting once you catch on. The special effects and stunt maneuvers were some of the worst I've seen for a Marvel movie.Marginal. Terrible acting. 10/10 for Florence, but everyone else was just off. The plot is hard to follow and isn't too exciting once you catch on. The special effects and stunt maneuvers were some of the worst I've seen for a Marvel movie. You have three badass women in the movie and that's the only saving grace.… Expand
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Onurahi_saiJul 22, 2021
I'll probably start with the good things about the movie.

It has some amazing picture and scene work. The beginning about the family in an oldschool fashion was so great and beautiful, it really touched me deep. I liked how they showed themI'll probably start with the good things about the movie.

It has some amazing picture and scene work. The beginning about the family in an oldschool fashion was so great and beautiful, it really touched me deep. I liked how they showed them as characters there, in the beginning.

The music and sound is just also superb.

Acting. I'd say that Ray Winstone and David Harbour just carried this movie. Johansson looked kinda disturbing here...maybe that's just her character, I don't know...

But there goes the bad part.

And it's literally almost everything.

The story itself is just so...stupid?? Like, there were so many widows all along and we never heard of it? Really? Or what about Red Guardian? Oh come on... The fights where every enemy is modestly standing in line and waiting for his turn to attack the main Hero...I thought Marvel were better than that!

The whole movie looked too exaggerated, where Marvel did all the best to make the scenes as IMPOSSIBLY EPIC as possible, and it didn't look good...

And of course, the last but not the least...
Women are righteous and almighty gods, while men are worthless weak and stupid junk...that's the message? This is getting out of hand, and is somehow looking like a propaganda now...more than a movie based on comics. This forced agenda is so irritating, and I'd really be happy if I could just enjoy a great Marvel action...rather than this politics...
What's funny, is that DC already got hurt because of such agenda in their "Birds of Prey", but Marvel somehow refused to learn on those lessons.

Eh....there were times when Marvel movies were just cool and epic movies, which we were looking forward to. And we watched them again and again. And still are.

But this movie...I don't think I'll ever have a wish to watch it again.… Expand
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samusmaster64Jul 11, 2021
It's cliché, it's cringy, 2000's Charlie's Angel's level of dumb. The worst Marvel movie in the MCU by a mile with very few redeeming moments. Skip it.
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BroyaxJul 12, 2021
Mais qu’est-ce qu’on a là mon petit bonhomme ?!… une marvellerie ! d’habitude, je fais l’impasse ou j’en profite pour faire mon tiercé mais là, une super héroïne avec Scarlett… je veux bien me montrer magnanime… Et pourtant, Scarlett n’est niMais qu’est-ce qu’on a là mon petit bonhomme ?!… une marvellerie ! d’habitude, je fais l’impasse ou j’en profite pour faire mon tiercé mais là, une super héroïne avec Scarlett… je veux bien me montrer magnanime… Et pourtant, Scarlett n’est ni une beauté extraordinaire, ni une actrice… au talent « extraordinaire »… mais je l’aime bien. Son charme naturel est toujours si intrigant !

D’ailleurs, attention les machos parce qu’il n’y a pratiquement que des gonzesses dans ce film et en plus, c’est réalisé par une gonzesse ! mais du coup, lorsqu’elle filme le cul de son actrice principale, personne ne vient faire chier (du moins, je le crois, je ne suis pas au courant de tout). Le woke agenda avec (un peu de) diversité obligatoire est évidemment obligatoire ici… mais ç’aurait pu être pire, bien pire.

En tout cas, à ma grande surprise, cette marvellerie est tout à fait regardable même si le scénar idiot a été écrit par des ados. C’est un mélange à parts plus ou moins égales entre du psychodrame familial à deux dollars, des vannes de sitcom (Mariés, Deux Enfants, je crois…) et de l’action kaboum.

Le plus réussi, ça doit être les vannes et la partie sitcom (!) : c’est tellement bête que c’est drôle ! le psychodrame, on aimerait y croire mais soit on pouffe de rire, soit on s’ennuie… Quant à l’action, les bastons sont un peu trop cut (et un peu move) pour convaincre ; les kaboums font boum et kaboum mais les effets spéciaux (les flammes et le feu notamment) font carrément de la peine !

Putain, Marvel qui a plein de pognon, qui appartient à Disney qui a encore plus de pognon, faudrait peut-être penser à se sortir les doigts, bande de cons ! Quoi qu’il en soit, j’ai tenu jusqu’au bout sans effort particulier, grace aux vannes et grâce à Scarlett… ainsi qu’à sa petite soeur dans le film, la non moins charmante Florence Pugh : une bien jolie fille à surveiller, déjà vue dans la grosse daube sur le catch !… Expand
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philipz484Sep 1, 2021
Machete Kills MCU adaptation, US Ministry of Propaganda is no longer even hiding and not even trying
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FunguyryAug 7, 2021
Most generic super hero movie since Electra. David Harbour is great everything else feels lazy. Normal for the mcu these days.
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quasar1967Jul 10, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. the main villain is bland, boring and barely in the movie, Taskmaster is relegated to nothing more than a brainwashed lackey and Red Guardian is played for comedy relief. Natasha and her sister constantly survive situations that should kill them, and the pheromone nonsense is just plain bad writing… Expand
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Datrick_EJul 12, 2021
Great acting, great CGI, great visuals. Not bad
As usual, Scarlett Johansson is on point, Florence Pugh even better. Florence brought the movie to life.
Not much that l haven't already seen from action thrillers
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Jp2017Jul 9, 2021
Not bad but not great for black widows final it was very mild to much cgi where it didn’t need to be acting was ehhh and jokes weren’t hitting.
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mrmonsterJul 10, 2021
An overall, just okay action movie. As hard as it tries, it just can't help but feel pointless knowing how Black Widow's story ends in Avengers: Endgame.
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davemelbourne58Jul 18, 2021
Scar Jo and Florence Pugh look great and appear to be having a good time riffing off of one another in a "sisterly" kind of way, but for me that was the ONLY good thing about this movie. I'm offically burned out now on Marvel Super Heros. IScar Jo and Florence Pugh look great and appear to be having a good time riffing off of one another in a "sisterly" kind of way, but for me that was the ONLY good thing about this movie. I'm offically burned out now on Marvel Super Heros. I have NOTHING against them, but I think I'd rather go see another James Bond reboot or another Mission Impossible movie if I want to see an action thriller. Great stunts/sets...but not a whole lotta substence. For me anyway.… Expand
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Vell_Sep 8, 2021
"Black Widow" is one of the most anticipated films of the studio among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent times. The tape was pursued by a very difficult fate, whose release was postponed repeatedly due to the Coronavirus"Black Widow" is one of the most anticipated films of the studio among fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in recent times. The tape was pursued by a very difficult fate, whose release was postponed repeatedly due to the Coronavirus pandemic. And now, almost a year and a half after the publication of the first trailer, the solo picture about the Avenger Natasha Romanoff has finally reached cinemas. Regular viewers of the franchise have not seen a superhero movie on the big screen from Marvel Studios and producer Kevin Feige for two whole years since the summer premiere of "Far from Home". That's why everyone had huge hopes for "The Widow": firstly, this is a film that fans have been asking for for more than one year, and secondly, some people still managed to miss such entertainment on the big screen pretty much.

The story of the formation of the Black Widow as a superhero has always remained in the background, and therefore, within the film universe, viewers have very little information about what kind of person Natasha was, who went from a sex symbol of the Avengers to a full-fledged multi-faceted hero who sacrificed himself to save the Universe in the "Finale". And therefore, a separate film about a Widow does not need to show this very becoming of a hero – Natasha is already a hero. A hero about whom little is known. Her past literally consists of only bits of information, rather than a full-fledged prehistory. What was her childhood like? What is the red room and what happened in Budapest, which the heroine repeatedly recalled with a Hawk's eye? "Black Widow" is a movie about this, with its super task putting the disclosure of the human side of the character in the first place, opening the curtain of secrets.

However, "Black Widow" is written and staged so tasteless that it is simply boring to follow the story of Natasha. The main problem of the tape is that it almost does not reveal its central character in any way. The audience is introduced to Natasha's fake parents, with her sister Elena performed by the charming Florence Pugh, but they are all so cardboard and template dummies of the second plan with a weak disclosure that they, as full-fledged characters, do not cling in any way. The main charm of the characters is the actors who play them. That Rachel Weisz in the role of Natasha's spiritual mother, that David Harbour in the image of a super soldier a la the Soviet answer to Captain America are incomparable. It is impossible to tear your eyes away from them or from their acting. I really want to know their history, but the film, alas, does not even try to clearly reveal them, leaving the viewer with a heap of questions after viewing.

If we remove Weiss, Harbor and Pugh from the film and look at their characters exclusively from a scenario point of view, they will not be able to please with anything. "The Widow" exists exclusively within the framework of spy cliches, resembling a very unsuccessful parody of the best tapes about Jason Bourne, rather than an independent picture. At the same time, it would be fine if the tape about Natasha was just a template spy thriller, of which the audience already has a car and a small cart without it, so even within the framework of the cliche film "The Widow" does not work in any way. This is especially true for the main antagonist, who simply wants to capture and control the whole world in order to… To take over and control the whole world? This is the only exposure for the villain that the film gives. He just needs to be angry, because it's necessary.


"Black Widow" does not have enough fire in its eyes – this is too studio-like a film even for Marvel Studios, not trying to portray at least something spectacular. Perhaps the problem lies in the director Kate Shortland, who failed to cope with her tasks, as a result of which the tape can not be compared with the same "Other War" of the Russo brothers, but it is impossible to put these pictures in one row – they exist as if in two completely different film universes. There is no clear answer why this happened. As well as the answer to the question, why is this film needed at all? Does he give answers to fans ' questions? Yes, he does, but it would be better if he kept silent than gave such ridiculous answers. Fans have long wanted to find out what happened in Budapest and the answer to the manner: "nothing – they are clearly not satisfied. It was as if Marvel offered its audience one long-running joke without a punchline, instead of a picture about the Black Widow.… Expand
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MineBorderJul 11, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. |6.2| Black Widow is a very good character in the MCU and I think Scarlett Johansson does a great job portraying the character. Black Widow the movie does a great job of showing the past of Black Widow as it should. So what's bad about the movie? There are many things about the movie I didn't like. Taskmaster, settings of the movie, and most of all the plot/ ending of the movie. Taskmaster, a master assassin is not actually shown as an assassin. Taskmaster does no killing in the film unless you are talking about when they ram a tank into multiple cars. I'm sure some of the pedestrians died if it was real life. Taskmaster is shown as a feared person in the movie but there isn't anything for the viewer to fear about them. Sure they can mimic moves others do but that is all we saw they can do. I feel taskmaster was done dirty in this movie. The settings in this movie are relevant to the plot of the movie. There are six main locations in the movie, Ohio, Cuba, Budapest, Prison, Farm, and "Hover Craft". Ohio and Cuba being part of the past in the movie and the other four being the present. In every location, there is a fight scene and something about family. I felt like I was watching an F&F movie with Vin Diesel with the number of times they mentioned how everyone was a family. The ending of the movie is what got me, what made me dislike the movie. The movie is set after Captain America: Civil War. The ending sets up for Avengers: Infinity War. We are left with a cliffhanger to know what Black Widow does to get the team back together, which isn't explained in Infinity War. We are also left with wanting more Black Widow, but unfortunately, if you have already watched Endgame you know that she is dead. I think if this movie came out before the endgame and before infinity war, much of the audience would have liked it more. Instead, it opens a new plot to the sister and what she is going to do to Hawkeye.… Expand
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Stampede60kkJul 20, 2021
Half of the movie ok but the other half wtf. Worst Marvel movie. Lazy script.
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Voodoo123Jul 9, 2021
+Fantastic cast
+Decent soundtrack
+Average but effective action scenes -Weak 'jokey' dialogue misses ruins several potentially dramatic moments -Bare bones plot does little to stimulate Black widow is the most mediocore marvel outing for+Fantastic cast
+Decent soundtrack
+Average but effective action scenes
-Weak 'jokey' dialogue misses ruins several potentially dramatic moments
-Bare bones plot does little to stimulate

Black widow is the most mediocore marvel outing for quite a while now. A real missed opportunity to send out the titular character in style.… Expand
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joanjettJul 9, 2021
Actually i went in thinking this was gonna be a good story about Natasha Romanov/
Black widow but it kinda was dull to be honest. And Scarlett Johansson is my favorite female actor.{and still is} i give it a 5 sadly.......
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Rising333Jul 11, 2021
It's just a mediocre movie, and particularly bad compared to the cookie cutter mediocrity of mcu movies
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Dhellman00Jul 10, 2021
Some good action and content, however marvel needs to stop ruining villans. Once again MCU makes a mistake with a quality villan. Task Master was a disappointment.
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tsylataCehTAug 16, 2021
Крайне непонятно зачем нужен этот фильм? Первый сольник о женщине супергерое MARVEL? Дешевый бред снятный на голубом фоне с пресным сюжетом и персонажами.Крайне непонятно зачем нужен этот фильм? Первый сольник о женщине супергерое MARVEL? Дешевый бред снятный на голубом фоне с пресным сюжетом и персонажами.
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nhand42Jul 10, 2021
Decent action pieces but ultimately let down by poor writing. The plot is scooby-doo levels of stupid. The villain never seems like a challenge. With the exception of the younger sister the supporting characters are unlikable. And the jokesDecent action pieces but ultimately let down by poor writing. The plot is scooby-doo levels of stupid. The villain never seems like a challenge. With the exception of the younger sister the supporting characters are unlikable. And the jokes repeatedly fall flat - and I do mean repeatedly there is one joke (about Black Widows posing) that is repeated *three* *times* throughout the movie.

Many wasted opportunities. Too many situations are resolved with big fight scenes rather than using Black Widows talents as a master spy. The Red Guardian has been turned into a buffoon and the butt of all their jokes. The ending resolved none of the moral questions in the film especially the dubious ethics of one of the lead characters is simply forgotten.

Ultimately a disappointing film given what might have been.… Expand
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Une_OneJul 9, 2021
I would like to say right away that this film was supposed to be released in 2017, because after what happened in "Avengers: Endgame", the drama does not affect the viewer.

The film begins with a tense act 1 and it seems that the atmosphereI would like to say right away that this film was supposed to be released in 2017, because after what happened in "Avengers: Endgame", the drama does not affect the viewer.

The film begins with a tense act 1 and it seems that the atmosphere will be in the same direction for all 2 hours, but something went wrong.

Natasha is on the run after the events of "Civil war" and is constantly in contact with some guy who throughout the film gets Romanoff everything she needs. Who is he? Where is he from? Where does it take everything? There will be no answer to all these questions. The character just exists to simply move the plot further.

One of the villains, nicknamed Taskmaster, is a walking disgrace. There was nothing left of the comic canon, where he had a phenomenal memory and could copy the enemy's fighting styles, which made him practically invincible. For all the time, he had 3-4 action scenes that are not even remembered. The twist with the disclosure of the identity is absolutely empty. It does not cause any emotions, except for hitting the palm of your hand on your face.

The main villain of the Drakov... This is one of the worst and most cliched villains of MCU. He doesn't have any motivation. He's angry because he's angry. Even 15 years ago, it would have been a shame to show such a level of a villain, since such films as "Spider-Man 1-2" and "Batman: The Begins"were already released.

Well, small moments:

You can forget about the situation in Budapest with Barton and put, of course, not in the same row, but next to the eye of Fury, Ralph Boner and Mandarin.

The graphics are also sagging in places. You can see how 3D models and scenes shot on a green background are drawn.

There are a few more bad moments, but they cannot be described without spoilers.

Of the advantages, only the intro at the beginning of the film, Elena Belova and the scene after the credits. The Red Guardian is a good character in itself, but it is not remembered in any way, except for the scene with pulling on the costume.… Expand
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jacekczaplaSep 4, 2021
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Black Widow is like unfulfilled promise.
After great beginning it changes into typical blockbuster with giant blow out in third act.
Decent MCU flick, nothing to remember, nothing important - ok.
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fcuetoAug 2, 2021
Formulaic. Boring. Family scenes felt so artificial and badly written. Bad acting actually. Yet another run-of-the-mill superhero movie. Terrible plot.
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Rebecca31Jul 15, 2021
Black Widow finally has her own movie, and although it’s not the greatest superhero or even Marvel movie you’ll ever watch it’s about time we got a solo movie about Natasha Romanoff. It only took two Captain America movies, two Hulk movies,Black Widow finally has her own movie, and although it’s not the greatest superhero or even Marvel movie you’ll ever watch it’s about time we got a solo movie about Natasha Romanoff. It only took two Captain America movies, two Hulk movies, three Iron Man movies and three Thor movies, but hey, better late than never.

Set just after the events in Civil War and before Infinity War. Natasha must confront her dark past as a spy before she became an Avenger. I have to say I’ve never once questioned Black Widow’s abilities in any of the previous Marvel movies, she is highly skilled and a deadly weapon but still only human yet she fit in among the other avengers effortlessly. Yet in Black Widow she seems to be elevated to superhuman strengths. On more than one occasion I couldn’t help drown out that voice that said “they’d be dead after that”, “no way anyone is surviving that.” I tried to drown out that voice I really did but I just couldn’t. Many of the characters in Black Widow seem to be able to withstand just about anything, they’re bullet proof, knife proof, and explosion proof. I tried not to let it bother me but it kept taking me out of the movie. It’s difficult to maintain any kind of drama or suspense when all the characters can withstand anything and get right back up and carry on as if nothing happened. I don’t believe Black Widow needed to be this over the top, with a strong first half it became more over the top as it progressed and by the time you’re in the third act it really started to feel like a video game. I wish I wasn’t saying this, I wish I liked Black Widow as much as Captain Marvel but it’s just not quite there. Despite some of the issues I have with it there is still a lot to enjoy. The strongest thing about Black Widow is its characters, I always enjoy watching Scarlet Johansson as Black Widow and finally seeing her in a solo movie is something I’ve been looking forward to for a long time. I liked the addition of Florence Pugh and Rachel Weisz. Also adding David Harbour as the Red Guardian aka Russia’s equivalent to Captain America was just a bonus and he does manage to steal most of the comedic spotlight. Johansson and Pugh really make a great onscreen pair. They are clearly having a great time kicking ass and that is the best thing I can take from Black Widow.

I really wanted to love this movie, I tried harder than I would with most movies but it’s not at the standard it should have been. So yes I’m a little disappointed but Black Widow is definitely recommended for all the Marvel fans.… Expand
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MarkM17Jul 26, 2021
Okay not super still respect Black Widow as a character and Florence Pugh did a good job as next Black Widow for phase 4 waiting in the wings by the look of it. Overall though just okay compared to something like Winter Soldier which I sawOkay not super still respect Black Widow as a character and Florence Pugh did a good job as next Black Widow for phase 4 waiting in the wings by the look of it. Overall though just okay compared to something like Winter Soldier which I saw replayed on TV around the time I saw this in cinema which was head and shoulders above this. Still can't say Marvel are getting me super excited about phase 4 though still feel MCU hit its heights with Infinity War.… Expand
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Mclovin69Jul 9, 2021
What's with the gender swapping? Like seriously it's very annoying. Do people seriously enjoy that?
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HTGamerJul 11, 2021
Black Widow is a good enough MCU film, but doesn't reach the heights it should. This is no spy thriller film, instead it's just an action-filled movie from start to finish like Fast & Furious. And just like that film series, Black WidowBlack Widow is a good enough MCU film, but doesn't reach the heights it should. This is no spy thriller film, instead it's just an action-filled movie from start to finish like Fast & Furious. And just like that film series, Black Widow introduces us to another, ehm, family.

Let's keep in mind that this film was designed more like to quickly make a female-led MCU film because the Black Widow character is dead and Scarlett Johansson wants out, than making a film that would really highlight Scarlett Johansson's character of Natasha Romanoff. As a result it doesn't work nearly as well as DC's Wonder Woman in that regard.

The action though is very good. Hard to complain.

The plot is about Soviet spies planted in the 1990s USA and what it means for kids to have a fake family and losing it by force. This idea makes for some great moments between Romanoff, Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and the fake parents of Red Guardian (David Harbour) and Iron Maiden (Rachel Weisz) when they reunite.

But the most disappointing element of this film is the Taskmaster brute. It's just like Ben Kingsley's fake Mandarin in Iron Man 3, only 100X worse. If they had left this brute unnamed, or if it was a mindless robot, it would have been so much better and more fitting, because Taskmaster is speechless until the very end. But no, it's a random girl (not even a female version of Tony Masters) who got buffed, got a male suit and was renamed Taskmaster (and was revealed to have photographic memory thanks to an implant instead of an ability of her own). Why? I don't understand who makes these moronic decisions that deviate so much from the source material and for what purpose.

Overall, Black Widow is an enjoyable but forgettable MCU movie. It's a pity that Scarlett Johansson will never play the role of Black Widow again, but her character deserved a better swansong.… Expand
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Overlord40Jul 13, 2021
Strong performances and action scenes entertain but, ultimately cannot salvage a pathetically weak script that no sane producer would ever greenlight. While the performances by ScarJo and, particularly, Florence Pugh give some reason forStrong performances and action scenes entertain but, ultimately cannot salvage a pathetically weak script that no sane producer would ever greenlight. While the performances by ScarJo and, particularly, Florence Pugh give some reason for celebration, the treatment of TaskMaster (and the actor behind the mask) are a disgrace. Also, Marvel appears to find no better way to show strong women than to surround them with pathetically inadequate male figures, betraying the source material and, ultimately, the audience. Both the cast and Marvel fans deserved much better. The fact that we had to wait this long for this is just salt on an open wound.… Expand
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Helloname7Jul 11, 2021
It wasn't the best Marvel movie... Very modest film, with moderate plot but has good visual effects... I feel like there's nothing interesting about it, which is why the movie is mediocre for me...
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Mauro_LanariJul 9, 2021
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A prequel in which Marvel's action ridicules the self-styled psychological depth of the protagonist and her supporting actors. The miscasting is stellar: the beauties (Kurylenko) become horrendously disfigured, the fatties(Mauro Lanari)
A prequel in which Marvel's action ridicules the self-styled psychological depth of the protagonist and her supporting actors. The miscasting is stellar: the beauties (Kurylenko) become horrendously disfigured, the fatties (Harbor) become the Russian counterpart of Captain America, and the widers than tall (Johansson, Weisz) become extraordinary superheroines. The childlike tricks are borrowed from the saga of "Mission: Impossible", while the substance is once again advertising for the political correctness ("Save the female Children"). And if the seriousness must arrive with "Smell Like Teen Spirit" chosen as opening song of the film or citing "The Shining" with the pun "Red Room" / "Murder", whose first comics' appearance occurs in "Black Widow" no. 3, January 2005, then the limit is abundantly exceeded.… Expand
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bertobellamyJul 9, 2021
The start is promising, but then it all goes to hell. The third act is probably one of the worst in the MCU. I mean, it's welcoming to finally have a Black Widow film, but the effort seems futile now; it's like Marvel only had to make thisThe start is promising, but then it all goes to hell. The third act is probably one of the worst in the MCU. I mean, it's welcoming to finally have a Black Widow film, but the effort seems futile now; it's like Marvel only had to make this film because of social pressure. Florence Pugh, of course, could be Marvel's new star. Still, bad villains, dull action, and no emotion whatsoever make 'Black Widow' a somewhat forgettable entry in the MCU. Bring on Loki's season finale!… Expand
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ScienceAdvisorJul 9, 2021
This movie is amazing in that it cost $200m yet has CGI and lighting that is worse than many average budget TV shows. All those claiming otherwise are proving that they either cannot pay attention which is incomprehensible considering aThis movie is amazing in that it cost $200m yet has CGI and lighting that is worse than many average budget TV shows. All those claiming otherwise are proving that they either cannot pay attention which is incomprehensible considering a large amount of this movie is CGI, or they are outright exaggerating. In some people's twisted minds, agenda can replace entertainment instead of being used creatively to enhance it. This movie ruins the character of Taskmaster, and nerfs Red Guardian (super-soldier juice) to the point where all the unpowered little* girls are doing better than he does. Even Scarlett BW is nerfed a bit, so Pugh BW takes center stage as she is being handed the titular role. Of course there is no reason as to why a YOUNGER Scarlett BW is less impressive than her older self, except lazy writing and directing. She should be at the height of her training at this prequel point, but apparently like most of the D+ MCU shows, this is just a springboard to push the next thing they want us to buy. Again, that is not entertaining, just disappointing.

Overall this was a time-waster, nothing more. It loses two point for the bad CGI and lighting, as well as what they did to Taskmaster and Red Guardian.

4/10

*(both height and muscle mass)… Expand
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Daniel_EndureJul 9, 2021
Just when I thought Captain Marvel was the worst in the MCU... this movie's existence is absolutely pointless to pushing the universe forward. It goes back to the events following Captain America: Civil War and seems to be utterly uselessJust when I thought Captain Marvel was the worst in the MCU... this movie's existence is absolutely pointless to pushing the universe forward. It goes back to the events following Captain America: Civil War and seems to be utterly useless when all is said and done. Simply put, it's a movie to silence everyone whining about there not being a standalone Black Widow movie and nothing more.

The jokes fall flat, the CGI is good one minute, poor the next, the villain doesn't make his debut until the fourth quarter, leaving you wondering why you should care about any characters practically the whole way through. David Harbour's character is annoying, cringe-worthy, and just plain stupid, and will make you asking why you're paying to see it. Rachel Weisz is stale as can be.

All-in-all, this felt like a high-budget TV production. Perhaps Disney should have put it for free on their streaming platform.… Expand
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TheDeeperoneJul 14, 2021
Movie doesn´t really explores Black Widow´s origin, villains plan is unexistent and plot twists are not interesting. Great action scenes though
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MattBrady99Aug 18, 2021
More like Black Widow Presents: Florence Pugh’s character.

So, after a long break of Marvel movies, with 2020 having zero Marvel properties, due to the on-going pandemic. I believe the last time we had no Marvel movies was back in 2009, butMore like Black Widow Presents: Florence Pugh’s character.

So, after a long break of Marvel movies, with 2020 having zero Marvel properties, due to the on-going pandemic. I believe the last time we had no Marvel movies was back in 2009, but without the modern plague. It was a nice break from things and smaller movies got more of the spotlight. But now after things have calmed down a bit, Marvel felt confident to finally release ‘Black Widow’, the long waited solo movie that fans wanted since her first appearance in ‘Iron Man 2’, the fan favourite, Natasha Romanoff. Now we finally got it, and the results are...very uneven.

This movie came out way too late. It should’ve been released immediately after ‘Winter Soldier’ or ‘Civil War’, either of the Captain America movies. The long wait for this movie is questionable at best, since we got two Ant-Man movies instead of something that people wanted.

Although, I’ve got to say, the opening credits with the cover song of ‘Smells Like Teen Spirit’, originally sung by Kurt Cobain, playing over this chilling imagery of children being trafficked into trained assassins, which sets up a dark tone that I didn’t expect from Marvel, and it immediately got my attention. The opening credits was easily the best part of the movie, but unfortunately the rest of the movie didn’t match that tone, as it got too comical at some points and gradually fell off.

For over 11 years, we were blessed by Scarlett Johansson’s portrayal of the title character and it’s sad we have to say goodbye to her once again. Johansson herself fully commits to the role once again, even though I thought she was the least interesting part of the movie. She honestly felt like a side character than anything else, which sucks because this is supposed to be her movie.

With this movie being a prequel before the events of ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’, you know Black Widow herself is most likely going to survive the movie, but that doesn’t mean she can’t get hurt, right? Well in this movie for whatever reason she’s completely invincible and barley gets a scratch on her. There’s a handful of moments where she falls from a great distance only to land safely to the ground, which was too unbelievable to not at least suffer a bruise or a cut or any type of injury. She’s not even superhuman or anything. I guess Marvel characters are like cats with nine lives.

One of the comedic reliefs of the movie is David Harbour, who’s entertaining as the Red Guardian. Rachel Weisz is also there and she’s fine. But still, I thought Harbour and Weisz Russian accents were all over the place at certain times. However, it’s nowhere near as bad as Ray Winstone’s, aka the most British man ever, who doesn’t even try at all. And I can’t shake off that Winstone kind of looks like Martin Scorsese (thanks a lot Red Letter Media).

On the other hand, the best character and actor in the entire movie belongs to Florence Pugh, pew pew pew. This shouldn’t be a shocker to anyone if you have been following her recent winning streak. While her Russian accent isn’t what I call great, but it sounded better on her since she already has a deep husky voice that suits the accent better.

Everything on a technical standpoint is always good in these movies, expect for the action scenes which I found to be disappointing, as there was nothing memorable or exciting about any of it.

The final act is where things completely went off the rails and the CGI fight scenes looked bad. The visual effects during the final battle looked like one of those "director's cut" where they never finished the scene for the theatrical release but wanted to include it on the disc for completeness.

Oh, about the shocking reveal of Taskmaster, I really didn’t care. I guess we must wait a few years for the real Taskmaster, like the Mandarin in ‘Iron Man 3’.
Also, I feel like this movie should’ve focused more on Natasha's "family" backstory, because I think that would have been more interesting, but even with the 2-hour runtime, it felt rushed somehow. Marvel has been doing this for years now, but here I found the humour incredibly distracting and took away a lot of the serious scenes that could have had potential of being hard hitting. I just wish they let some of the tension or seriousness be exactly that, instead of throwing in a cheap joke to deflate the weight of the scene.

Marvel Studios seriously needs to shake up the formula a bit, because I’m starting to lose the will to live with these movies. Please, no more “grounded, concrete looking, superhero movies”, cause it’s getting so boring.

I'm sorry for coming across as negative, but the more I write the more negative I become towards the movie, as I can’t hide my disappointment and frustration.

Overall rating: Natasha deserves better.… Expand
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AgentZSep 11, 2021
Unnecessary spin-off that should have never been made in the first place. Just more stupid filler like those overrated Disney Plus shows (WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki). Plus, we already know Black Widow’sUnnecessary spin-off that should have never been made in the first place. Just more stupid filler like those overrated Disney Plus shows (WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Loki). Plus, we already know Black Widow’s unfortunate fate after watching Endgame, so there was absolutely no point in watching this making it incredibly predictable which kills all the suspense as it obviously takes place in between the events of Civil War and Infinity War. Not to mention ruining the Red Guardian (and David Harbour was miscast as him) by turning him into an ugly, goofy, fat caricature with a big, ugly beard. But worst of all, this movie COMPLETELY RUINED Taskmaster! That’s its biggest offender! The Marvel Cinematic Universe ended with Endgame. Endgame was the end of the MCU. Now Disney is just milking it with these dumb unnecessary installments and unnecessary spin-offs like WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, Black Widow, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Then they’re going to milk it even further with an unnecessary third Thor sequel (Thor: Love and Thunder) and an unnecessary Avengers spin-off Disney Plus show (Hawkeye). This movie is a complete waste of time just like WandaVision, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Loki, and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. It sucks that there are so many mindless Disney shills supporting these lame fillers by wasting their money to watch them. Phase 4 is a dumpster fire. A Black Widow should have never been made. Don’t waste your time and money on this, just skip it!… Expand
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