Film opinion: ‘Thunderbolts*’ is a glorious return to form for the MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) desperately needed a win as it ramps up to The Fantastic Four: First Steps this summer and next year’s mega-crossover event, Avengers: Doomsday.

It was hoped that win would be delivered by Captain America: Brave New World, but Anthony Mackie’s first feature as Cap was a messy, poorly reviewed false starter.

However, Film News Blitz’s David Bason writes that Thunderbolts* is just the film the MCU needed to remind audiences this franchise juggernaut can still produce quality films.