MCU Movie Reviews | The Avengers (2012)
A fun but somewhat frustrating film, The Avengers is an A+ production with a C+ story that is entirely forgettable.
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Tag: MCU Phase One
MCU Movie Reviews | Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)
The best MCU Phase One movie, Captain America: The First Avenger may be yet another superhero origin story film, but it fuses elements of Indiana Jones into the narrative in a way that continues to feel fresh years later.
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MCU Movie Reviews | Thor (2011)
Thor is another fun-but-flawed entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, possessing a stellar cast that makes do with a story that isn’t the strongest.
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MCU Movie Reviews | Iron Man 2 (2010)
While not an outright bad movie by any means, Iron Man 2 is certainly a misfire by MCU standards. Though it’s suitably spectacular, Iron Man 2 is noticeably less than the sum of its parts and is inferior to its predecessor.
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MCU Movie Reviews | The Incredible Hulk (2008)
Though certainly the most forgettable of the early films in the then-nascent Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Incredible Hulk is not completely without value. A superb cast and robust production values frequently offset the weak script.
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MCU Movie Reviews | Iron Man (2008)
The one that started it all, Iron Man remains a breezily entertaining movie today, even if the stakes feel pretty low now compared to what comes later in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Still, as a comic book adaptation and superhero origin story, Iron Man is one of the best movies of its kind.
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