Thunderbolts*

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Overview

After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront the darkest corners of their pasts.

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Florence Pugh
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Sebastian Stan
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Lewis Pullman
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Olga Kurylenko
Director:
Jake Schreier
Writer:
Eric Pearson, Eric Pearson, Joanna Calo, Paul Jenkins, Jae Lee, Kurt Busiek, Mark Bagley, Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Joe Simon
Release Date:
2025-04-30
Run Time:
127m
Tagline:
Everyone deserves a second shot.
Genres:
Action Adventure Science Fiction
Keywords:
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Financials and Popularity

Budget: 180,000,000.00$

Revenue: 382,436,917.00$

Vote Average: 7.3/10

Vote Count: 3430 Votes

Movie Popularity: 15.788

Spoken Languages: English, Italian, Russian

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARY Marvel’s band of misfits and former villains are back, but they aren't exactly the Avengers. Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), and a gritty crew of outcasts—including Red Guardian and U.S. Agent—are recruited for a mission that the government can't officially touch. As they navigate a web of betrayal and pained pasts, the team realizes they might be more expendable than they were led to believe. It’s a cynical, street-level look at the MCU that trades shining armor for practical gear and a sincere lack of trust. THE PROS This is a win because it finally gives the "grey" characters of the MCU some room to breathe. It hits a 7 because the chemistry between Florence Pugh and David Harbour is an absolute banger; their bickering brings a pained but honest heart to the chaos. The action feels more grounded and gritty than the usual multiverse-hopping fare, leaning into tactical strikes and hand-to-hand brawls. Sebastian Stan brings a sincere, weary weight to Bucky that reminds you why he’s a fan favorite. It’s an epic, snarky ride that feels like a fair shout for fans of 'The Suicide Squad' who want a bit more Marvel flavored banter. THE CONS It stays at a 7 because the plot can feel a bit like a "head scratcher" in the final act, where the CGI spectacle starts to overshadow the character-driven grit established early on. It misses a higher mark because with so many personalities, some characters—like Ghost or Taskmaster—don't get enough screen time to feel like more than just backup. The pacing sags slightly during the mid-film exposition dumps, and the "expendable team" trope is an honest effort that we've seen done a few times before. THE VERDICT 7/10. A gritty, funny, and punchy addition to the Marvel lineup. It’s an honest win for the "anti-hero" subgenre and a fair shout for anyone looking for a superhero movie with a bit more edge and a lot less ego. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA • The asterisk in the title 'Thunderbolts*' is a deliberate choice by Marvel Studios, hinting at a pained secret or a future name change for the team that wasn't revealed until the film’s release. • Florence Pugh and David Harbour did many of their own stunts during the close-quarters fight scenes to ensure the action looked "un-AI" and maintained a visceral, physical grit. • The film marks a major shift for the MCU, moving away from cosmic threats to focus on the political maneuvering of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and the pained reality of being a "government-sanctioned" weapon. THE VIBE Like a black-ops jacket and a dry joke. It smells of gun oil, rain-soaked asphalt, and the metallic tang of a vibranium arm.

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10

    THE SUMMARY
    Marvel’s band of misfits and former villains are back, but they aren’t exactly the Avengers. Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), and a gritty crew of outcasts—including Red Guardian and U.S. Agent—are recruited for a mission that the government can’t officially touch. As they navigate a web of betrayal and pained pasts, the team realizes they might be more expendable than they were led to believe. It’s a cynical, street-level look at the MCU that trades shining armor for practical gear and a sincere lack of trust.

    THE PROS
    This is a win because it finally gives the “grey” characters of the MCU some room to breathe. It hits a 7 because the chemistry between Florence Pugh and David Harbour is an absolute banger; their bickering brings a pained but honest heart to the chaos. The action feels more grounded and gritty than the usual multiverse-hopping fare, leaning into tactical strikes and hand-to-hand brawls. Sebastian Stan brings a sincere, weary weight to Bucky that reminds you why he’s a fan favorite. It’s an epic, snarky ride that feels like a fair shout for fans of ‘The Suicide Squad’ who want a bit more Marvel flavored banter.

    THE CONS
    It stays at a 7 because the plot can feel a bit like a “head scratcher” in the final act, where the CGI spectacle starts to overshadow the character-driven grit established early on. It misses a higher mark because with so many personalities, some characters—like Ghost or Taskmaster—don’t get enough screen time to feel like more than just backup. The pacing sags slightly during the mid-film exposition dumps, and the “expendable team” trope is an honest effort that we’ve seen done a few times before.

    THE VERDICT
    7/10. A gritty, funny, and punchy addition to the Marvel lineup. It’s an honest win for the “anti-hero” subgenre and a fair shout for anyone looking for a superhero movie with a bit more edge and a lot less ego.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA
    • The asterisk in the title ‘Thunderbolts*’ is a deliberate choice by Marvel Studios, hinting at a pained secret or a future name change for the team that wasn’t revealed until the film’s release.

    • Florence Pugh and David Harbour did many of their own stunts during the close-quarters fight scenes to ensure the action looked “un-AI” and maintained a visceral, physical grit.

    • The film marks a major shift for the MCU, moving away from cosmic threats to focus on the political maneuvering of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine and the pained reality of being a “government-sanctioned” weapon.

    THE VIBE
    Like a black-ops jacket and a dry joke. It smells of gun oil, rain-soaked asphalt, and the metallic tang of a vibranium arm.

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