This film was a bit of a surprise as I actually quite liked it.
2023 has been a year of disappointment from both DC and Marvel with only Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and parts of The Flash redeeming either of the respective studios. Perhaps superhero fatigue is setting in or perhaps the studios are running out of ideas but with the bar set so low this film is actually quite entertaining.
Coming across as a more comedic mash-up of Iron Man and Venom, it certainly isn't flawless as it is guilty of some shonky digital effects in a few places and is a little bit predictable too but it has a big heart, an unknown but charismatic lead, an engaging turn from. Susan Sarandon as the villain and a nice family orientated plot.
The film is nicely plotted and doesn't feel overly long either, which makes a nice change in a film of this type. It very loosely connects with the DCEU, making a fleeting reference to Superman and Gotham City. There is no brooding of the main character and the plot doesn't feel particularly flabby. There is a touch absurdity but it's generally for comic effect and most of the gags work. Seeing as the DCEU era is coming to an end, this is actually a decent effort to go out on. It may not be a classic of its kind but it hasn't been massively hyped either, making it a pleasant and fun surprise.
2023 has been a year of disappointment from both DC and Marvel with only Guardians of the Galaxy 3 and parts of The Flash redeeming either of the respective studios. Perhaps superhero fatigue is setting in or perhaps the studios are running out of ideas but with the bar set so low this film is actually quite entertaining.
Coming across as a more comedic mash-up of Iron Man and Venom, it certainly isn't flawless as it is guilty of some shonky digital effects in a few places and is a little bit predictable too but it has a big heart, an unknown but charismatic lead, an engaging turn from. Susan Sarandon as the villain and a nice family orientated plot.
The film is nicely plotted and doesn't feel overly long either, which makes a nice change in a film of this type. It very loosely connects with the DCEU, making a fleeting reference to Superman and Gotham City. There is no brooding of the main character and the plot doesn't feel particularly flabby. There is a touch absurdity but it's generally for comic effect and most of the gags work. Seeing as the DCEU era is coming to an end, this is actually a decent effort to go out on. It may not be a classic of its kind but it hasn't been massively hyped either, making it a pleasant and fun surprise.