August 21, 2021
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Black Widow achieved an almost impossible task – this movie made me actually care what happened to a character I didn’t give a shit about before.
I didn’t hate Black Widow (or ScarJo) in previous MCU entries, I didn’t feel anything at all. She was just…there. Black Widow was a set decoration for the most part…when she wasn’t the butt of slut jokes, anyway. ScarJo’s “Swan Song” though, gave a depth to the character that wasn’t there previously. In explaining the “red in her ledger”, they made her sacrifice really hurt.
Florence Pugh was a revelation as Yelena, AKA Black Widow’s Baby Sis. I’ve been obsessed with her since Midsommar. Having a little sister myself, the dynamic between Natasha and Yelena was perfection. My little sister is ALWAYS quick to tell me when I’m being a poseur.
The hysterectomy gag was redemptive after Nat’s dramatic “I’m a monster,” in Ultron. Being uterally-challenged myself, it’s really not that big a deal, Nat.
Why was I expecting Ewan McGregor to be in this? He wasn’t.
We actually paid the $30 Disney Premier Access Fee to watch Black Widow at home on the Monday after release, but it would’ve been worth paying to see in the theater…except for all the COVID, of course. I’m looking forward to more of MCU Phase 4, even if I have to wear a mask for 2 hours to enjoy it.
Rating – PG-13
Runtime – 134 minutes
Genre – Marvel Comics
Director(s) – Cate Shortland
Writer(s) – Eric Pearson, Jac Schaeffer, Ned Benson
Actor(s) – Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz, David Harbour, Ray Winstone
BOB Rating – Three BOBs
Favorite Quote – "That was disgusting." - Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh)