ULTRON Set to Return in MARVEL'S VISION TV Series

One of Marvel's deadliest foes is set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the genocidal artificial intelligence unit, Ultron, confirmed to feature in an upcoming Vision TV series. Originally run by The Hollywood Reporter, Emmy-winning actor, James Spader, will once again voice the robotic villain, with the WandaVision spin-off set to arrive on Disney+ sometime in 2026.

First revealed in 2022 (then titled Vision Quest), the untitled Vision series will also see Paul Bettany return as the synthezoid. The show will see Star Trek: Picard showrunner, Terry Matalas, at its helm, having replaced Jac Schaeffer who would leave the project to focus on Agatha All Along. 

What direction the show will head in is sure to entice fans, with both Vision and Ultron having died at one point or another in the past. Ultron's undoing would come at the hands of Vision himself in Age of Ultron, with the former Avenger being killed by Thanos near the end of Avengers: Infinity War. Now as we all know, death isn't finite in the comic book world (unless your name is Uncle Ben), with an alternative version of Vision having already featured in WandaVision. One thing is for certain, whatever form this deadly foe returns in is sure to spell disaster for our heroes.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

FIRST Official Trailer for AGATHA ALL ALONG at D23

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been on a somewhat rocky path following Avengers: Endgame, with the studio delivering a mixed bag of content over the last few years. Hype surrounding the universe has once again peaked, with the release of Deadpool and Wolverine getting fans excited for the franchise's future. Having a huge presence at Disney's D23 expo, Marvel Studios would showcase various upcoming projects, including the new Captain America film, Fantastic Four: First Steps and the long awaited Daredevil: Reborn tv series. Another television series to feature was Agatha All Along, with the expo giving us our first official look at the upcoming show.

Having become the main antagonist in WandaVision, Agatha Harkness finds herself trapped in Westview, New Jersey, stripped of all her powers. This first trailer for Agatha All Along shows the maniacal witch embark on a journey to regain her powers, having been aided in escaping the small town and faced with travelling down the Witches’ Road.

Having a musical vibe to it, the trailer does a good job setting the premise of this upcoming spin-off, with Agatha's journey looking perilous to say the least. The introduction of a coven of witches to the universe also proves enticing, with the mysterious teen that helps her escape sure to be a character worth following. Whether this will amount to a successful product is yet to be seen, but it definitely seems like a show worth looking out for this Halloween season. 

Agatha All Along is set to premiere on Disney+ September 18th.

'Nuff Said: DEADPOOL AND WOLVERINE

‘Nuff Said, the brand new editorial where we delve into everything comic book related. Here we'll give a thorough insight into new and upcoming products, breaking it down and discussing what was good, what was great, and what was bad about it, as well as our expectations on future releases. And what a better place to kick start this journey than with the release of Marvel's latest blockbuster film, Deapool and Wolverine.

WARNING: CONTAINS SPOILERS!

It’s been six years since we’ve seen the Merc with a Mouth on the silver screen, and a further year since Logan graced our screens. What’s happened since then? Disney bought 20th Century Fox, thus regaining the intellectual rights to both characters, grasping on the opportunity at giving us the team-up that we’ve been wanting since the god awful X-Men Origins: Wolverine. In traditional Deadpool fashion, the film has no problem in bringing all these topics up, with our comic anti-hero breaking the fourth wall countless times throughout this flick to bridge the gap between the Disney/Fox merger.

But what's the film about? Having retired from his chaotic anti-hero life, Wade Wilson plans to settle down, trying to find a way of winning back the love of his life, Vanessa. Whilst celebrating his birthday, however, he is abducted by the Time Variance Authority, who give him the opportunity to live his dream life as an Avenger. But this comes at the cost of his entire universe. In an attempt to save his universe from premature annihilation, Wade travels through the multiverse in search for a new Wolverine, the only being that can bring salvation and a stop to the TVAs plans.

Buddy Hero Team-Up

The big selling point for this film is obviously seeing Deadpool and Wolverine teaming up in a major motion picture. Being synonymous with each other throughout their comic book history, it is something that fans have wanted to see for a long time (Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds included). Yes, we got it to a degree during the god awful X-Men Origins: Wolverine film, but that wasn’t quite what fans were looking for. 

The chemistry between Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman is nothing short of astonishing, with the natural charisma and flair of both actors bouncing off one another. This not only helps craft a much more enthralling cinema experience, but it also emphasises both the dramatic and comedic moments. Whether it's the duo's natural distaste for one another or Wolverine’s comical reaction to Deadpool's idiotic antics, the actors do an exemplary job of captivating the audience. They also bring their own unique flair to the situation, acting as each other's yang to their yin.

Now despite this being built as a buddy comedy, one thing that is made abundantly clear is that these two don't get along. What comes from this is some truly epic fight scenes, as whether together or against one another these merciless Canadians don't hold back on the violence. Whether it's the elegant choreography or the comical overtones, these fight sequences bring monumental joy and entertainment. Our duo even have a fight inside a Honda Odyssey, constantly changing the radio station and allowing for a subtle reference to Jackman's The Greatest Showman.

A New Wolverine

Last time we saw our claw cladden hero was back in 2017, with the dramatically charged Logan seeing him make the ultimate sacrifice to save the life of X-23. The film wastes no time in utilising this tear jerking moment to draw in fans, before comically turning it on its head in good old Deadpool fashion. In doing so, the film doesn’t try to undo the events of Logan, only emphasising the fact that the Fox version of Wolverine is indeed dead. But the film is called Deadpool and Wolverine, so we need a Wolverine, and what we get is a similar, yet vastly different version of Logan than we’ve seen before. 

Still played by Hugh Jackman, this version of Wolverine retains a lot of the characteristics we’ve grown accustomed to, whilst utilising his alternative backstory to flesh out a new demeanour. What we get from this is a less patient and grittier character, that has no intention of holding back. This allows Jackman to bring new life to the role, with the comical overtones and frequent use of adult language bringing a more dynamic twist to the character. As we progress through the film's plot, we learn what exactly has made this version of Logan the way he is, whilst also highlighting the similarities to the version we’ve known for the last twenty years. This leads to a familiar tale of redemption, with the narrative allowing Wolverine to make up for the mistakes of his universe and once again become a hero and more so an X-Man.

Another big change to the character this time around, is that we finally get to see him in the yellow and blue suit that he was famous for in the comics. Despite being teased in an alternative ending to 2013’s The Wolverine, Fox never pulled the trigger on putting Jackman in the suit, with it looking like we’d never see a classic depiction of the comic book hero. On a personal level, this addition made me extremely happy. The transition into this was made much smoother, with the fact that Jackman would be maskless for the majority of the film, allowing his charm, charisma and dramatic flair to ooze out the screen. Once the mask went on, however, we got the complete package, and I have no shame in saying that I fanned out during this moment, with the character looking better than ever and perfectly suited next to Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool.

Cameos Galore

Now it wouldn't be a Deadpool film exploring the multiverse if we didn't get a cavalcade of cameos, with Deadpool and Wolverine being chock full of them. Not only do we get the return of various X-Men characters, such as Pyro (Aaron Stanford), Juggernaut (this time played by Aaron W. Reed), Azazel (Eduardo Gago Muñoz) and the original Sabertooth (Tyler Mane), but we also get the return of forgotten character portrayals and a couple that didn't quite see the light of day.

The first major appearance was Chris Evans, but not in the familiar role of Captain America that fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe are accustomed to (to Deadpool's chagrin). No, instead Evans returns to the role of Johnny Storm/Human Torch from Fox's first attempt at adapting the Fantastic Four. This proves to be a fantastic twist, with the comedic nature of the character fitting perfectly into the world of Deadpool. The film also does a brilliant job in setting up this bait and switch, With Deadpool's reaction to Johnny's famous “flame on” line being simply poetic.

Other familiar faces that we see return from obscurity are Jennifer Garner as Elektra, Wesley Snipes as Blade and Dafne Keen as Laura/X-23. Each of these extended cameos prove to be amazing for the film's plot, with X-23 in particular being a driving catalyst for this version of Wolverine finding his path. The interaction of Reynolds’ Deadpool alongside both Snipes’ Blade and Garner's Elektra also proves entertaining, with the dialogue being expertly written during these scenes.

As for character portrayals that didn't quite see the light of day, the main talking point is Channing Tatum finally getting to play Gambit. Having been attached to the role for numerous years whilst the character licence was still with Fox, many fans would have been excited to see this version of Remy LeBeau. Personally I was never sold on the idea of Tatum in the role, but after seeing his portrayal here, I kinda wish we got a feature length film starring the Magic Mike star. Now don't get me wrong, I wasn't sold on every part of Tatum’s performance, but the way he looked in the classic comic style suit and the cajun accent worked wonders for someone that's a fan of the character. The only thing I'd change if he's ever given a solo outing, is toning down the comical overtones, as I personally felt they clashed massively with the accent, making the character look rather stupid at times (something that kinda works in a Deadpool film).

The Deadpool Corps

One of the more popular additions to Deadpool's comic book lore over the last decade has been the Deadpool Corps, with it only being a matter of time before they graced the silver screen. Featuring the likes of Lady Deadpool, Headpool, Kidpool and Dogpool, this popular conglomeration of Mercs with Mouths all bring unique twists on the beloved character.

The film does a fabulous, albeit condensed, job of translating this energy onto the big screen, with the comical quips practically writing themselves. Attached to these Deadpool variants are some familiar names, with Ryan Reynolds' wife, Blake Lively, providing the voice of Lady Deadpool, whilst Mathew McConaughey and Nathan Fillion voice Cowboypool and Headpool respectively. The dynamic and overall comic tones that these actors bring to the roles, bounces off Reynolds and Jackman perfectly, with Fillion's portrayal of Headpool in particular being a joy to watch.

The most adorable addition to the Deadpool Corps came in the form of Mary Puppins, better known as Dogpool, played by winner of the Britain's ugliest dog title, Peggy. This little ball of fur brought so much joy to the film, with Reynolds adoration for the ugly pup being perfectly depicted during these scenes. Additionally, Dogpool also allows Reynolds to play another variant of the Merc with a Mouth, Nicepool, with his long hair, and rugged good looks polarising the scared up anti-hero that we've grown used to over the three films. The naive and trusting nature of this variant also makes for a polarising dynamic, with Nicepool making Deadpool look slightly clever at times.

A Different Kind of Villain

Something that I’ve loved about the Deadpool franchise is its use of lesser known villains, showcasing Ajax in the first outing and Firefist in the second. This trend continues in Deadpool and Wolverine, with it featuring TVA agent Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) as the driving force behind the potential annihilation of Wade Wilson’s universe. Bringing a more maniacal, yet satirical tone to the TVA, Macfadyen does a wonderful job of putting our protagonists in danger, with his lack of empathy and power hungry attitude being portrayed perfectly by the actor.

Mr. Paradox isn’t the only villainous force in this flick, with Cassandra Nova, the twin sister of Charles Xavier, finally making her big screen debut. Played by Emma Corrin, this megalomaniac mutant proves to be the main antagonist of this film, with her telekinetic and telepathic powers proving to be a major asset against our plucky heroes. What we get from this is a complex character with a troubled backstory, that is hellbent on obtaining power and achieving her goals, any means necessary. Despite never quite taking the time to delve into her past, the film does an amazing job of building her into a formidable foe, showing that there are indeed levels to her thought process. Corrin’s portrayal only goes to strengthen all this, with the chemistry between her and both Reynolds and Jackman being brilliant for the plot's progression.

‘Nuff Said

When all is said and done, Deadpool and Wolverine is an astonishing addition to the franchise, that fans will eat up and want seconds. Despite its overarching plot being a little on the mundane side, the character development and traditional Deadpool humour catapults this film into must see territory, being entertaining from start to finish. Finally giving us the Deadpool and Wolverine team-up that fans have craved for so many years, along with a plethora of cameos and unique villains, the film definitely proves to be a highlight of the year so far, with it not coming to Blu-ray and DVD soon enough.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Review

I've not been overly active on my blog recently and I apologise for that. Due to my work at Unleash the Fanboy as well as my day job I have been finding it hard to find the time to post extra reviews and content and with there now being a backlog of stuff to addit's became harder. I do however hope it have my Quick Fire Ratings back up soon (over a months to come in the next couple of weeks) as well as the odd review.

Anyway click the image bellow to check out my review for Captain America: The Winter Soldier at Unleash the Fanboy.

Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer

Following the 15 second teaser trailer that was also released yesterday we get the first full length trailer which originally appeared on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! The trailer shows the Guardians in action for the first time, as well as introducing them for non-fans, in a mugshot line-up style.

My Thoughts

Having not been a Guardians of the Galaxy fan at the time I was very sceptical when this film was initially announced. That however has changed, as sine following the current comic series from launch I have became a huge fan of this diverse team. I'm now even more excited about this upcoming film, with this trailer rising my expectations. I do however still have partial scepticism over certain cast choices, but overall I have a good feeling about this film and look forward to August 1st.

Thor: The Dark World Review

This has been a film that I've been looking forward to ever since the end of the first Thor film. The fact that this films villain will be Malekith would also grab my interest, as although Loki is still to feature it will be interesting to see a different type of villain.

Plot

When Jane Foster finds the Aether it brings about the return of Malekith, who wants the nine realms to return to eternal darkness.

Review

This was an amazing film and a brilliant follow-up to both Thor and The Avengers, also being a brilliant stand alone film in it's own rights. The main thing I noticed whilst watching this film was that it had a completely different mood and tone from the first, though that is expected when there is a different director at the helm, with Alan Taylor who's best known for his work on Game of Thrones taking over from Kenneth Branagh. Taylor would do a brilliant job of putting his own stamp on Thor, as although the change in tone took a bit of getting used to, it would add much more depth to the story, as although Branagh did a good job on the first film, I felt that Taylor was able to capture much more emotion in this one, mixing it with the action and excitement perfectly.

Most of the cast from the first Thor film would return, with Chris Hemsworth once again playing Thor, Tom Hiddleston returning as Loki, Natalie Portman as Jane Foster, Anthony Hopkins as Odin, Idris Elba as Heimdall, Ray Stevenson as Volstagg, Tadanobu Asano as Hogun, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Rene Russo as Frigga, Stellan Skarsgård as Dr. Erik Selvig and Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis. It would however see Zachary Levi replace Joshua Dallas as Fandral, also having Christopher Eccleston as Malekith, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje and Kurse. Now all the returning actors did a wonderful job, as did Eccleston as Makekith and Agbaje as Kurse, though I didn't like Levi as much as Fandral, preferring Dallas' performance in the first film. It would however be once again Hemsworth and Hiddleston that stole the film, with both their performance being just as good if not better than they were in the first Thor film or The Avengers.

The main villain in this film would be a Dark Elf named Malekith, played by Christopher Eccleston. Now I have to say I was in too minds whether I liked this version of Malekith, as although I was slightly disappointed that the film went down more of a sci-fi route than a fantasy route, it worked well in the film, and added a lot more impact and drama, whereas the fantasy tone may have been a bit unrealistic during the scenes set on Earth. Eccleston did however do a brilliant job of playing Malekith, as although it's probably not his best performance ever, he did have some malice in his emotions, though I personally would have preferred the ruthless and mischievous version that we get in the comics, though much like the fantasy feel may have not worked, this may also not have worked as well.

Malekith The Accursed

The thing that Malekith would be after in this film would be a relic known as the Aether. This would be a very interesting addition to the film, and the revelation about this relic at the end of the film would make things much more interesting for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I will however avoid spoiling that, and talk about the role that the Aether would have in the film. Basically Malekith wants to use it to turn all the nine realms into constant darkness. I found this to be a very interesting development point for the film, as it would add a lot of suspense and tension to the film, as well as more drama. On top of that I really enjoyed the fight scene at the start showing Odin's father Bor defeating Malekith and hiding the Aether.

This film would also see Jane Foster take a trip to Asgard. Now I won't go into details as to why she landed up going to Asgard, but I will say what I thought of her time there, and her interaction with other Asgardians. First of all I really enjoyed the scene were Jane and Thor are reunited, as it managed to be both very dramatic as well as slightly humorous. I also really enjoyed the reaction that Odin had to Jane being in Asgard, and Jane's reaction to the reference Odin would used to her being in Asgard was very funny. I also enjoyed that the film would show subtly that Sif also isn't happy about Jane's presence in Asgard, as well as the interaction between Jane and Thor's mother Frigga.

Now what would this film be like if it didn't have Loki in it. Originally I wasn't sure if having Loki was a good idea, as he'd already been used in both the first film and The Avengers. I did however feel that he was used perfectly in this film, with it showing how he was punisher for his crimes in The Avengers, and I was happy that he didn't overshadow Malekith as the films villain. The best thing about Loki's appearance in this film however would be that we got to see him work along side Thor against Malekith. Now I won't go into any detail over how this affected the plot, but the interaction between Loki and Thor during this was simply amazing, and I loved how it showed the mistrust that Thor has for Loki. There would however be other interesting factors about Loki's appearance, and it would also show a different side to him, which was extremely interesting to see.

Brothers in Arms

Much like all the previous films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe this film would have a post-credits scene, also having a mid-credits scene just before that. Now I won't give any details as to what happens in either scene, but the mid-credits scene was very interesting, setting-up the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe nicely, though the post-credits scene was rather unnecessary, as although it was a nice addition it didn't feel worth the wait.

Final Verdict

This is easily the best film based on a Marvel comics that's been released this year, being just as good as the first film if not better. It has a much more emotional and deeper tone to it than the first one, and although the start is ever so slightly slow the film if overall very entertaining, being very exciting for most of the film. It would also have some brilliant character interaction, and would continue to build-up the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe whilst still being an amazing stand alone film. Due to this I'd highly recommend this film and can't wait for Thor's return in Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Rating: 9/10

Thor Review

With Thor: The Dark World being released today I thought I re-watched the first movie last night, reviewing it just before seeing the new one at the cinema, which I will also be reviewing.

Plot

After disobeying his father Odin, Thor is banished to Midgard (Earth) until he can prove himself worthy.

Review

This was a brilliant film and easily one of the best in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, being in my opinion the second best from Phase One. Kenneth Branagh did an amazing job of directing this film, as he managed to give a magical feel to Asgard, whilst giving a more gritty and realistic tone to the Earth scenes. The film would also have a lot of dramatic scenes throughout, with the character interaction being captured brilliantly by Branagh. The film would also manage to add a lot of humour as well, with there being some very funny scenes that complimented the action scenes perfectly. Branagh would also show some emotion in this film, but due to this being a young and immature Thor there wouldn't be much room for emotion until later on in the film, though when it did come it was brilliant.

The cast in this film was simply perfect, and I can't think of anyone who could have done a better job of any of the characters. I'll start of with Thor though who was played brilliantly by Chris Hemsworth who would show his cocky arrogant side perfectly, whilst also showing a strong will and good nature on top. Besides Hemsworth's portrayal of Thor it would be Tom Hiddleston as Loki that would really impress me, as although I didn't really know who he was prior to this, he managed to do a great job of showing a mischievous and maniacal mindset that Loki needs. Besides this Natalie Portman would be brilliant as Jane Foster, as would Idris Elba as Heimdall, Ray Stevenson as Volstagg, Tadanobu Asano as Hogun, Joshua Dallas as Fandral, Jaimie Alexander as Sif, Rene Russo as Frigga, and especially Anthony Hopkins as the Allfather himself Odin. As well as all that I also enjoyed Stellan Skarsgård as Dr. Erik Selvig and Kat Dennings as Darcy Lewis.

The key thing that had to be right in this film had to be Thor, as it wouldn't matter how good a film it was otherwise, if Thor was handled poorly it would spoil the film. Gladly however this was far from the case, as Chris Hemsworth was simply perfect as Thor, and the way the character was used in the film was simply amazing. What I loved most was that this film allowed Thor to mature as a character, as due to him starting of as an arrogant, disobeying brat it allows opportunity for him to become a man, and truly become worthy of both wielding Mjolnir and returning to Asgard. The film would also handled the mythological side of Thor brilliantly as well, with his reactions to this world brilliant, with the cross between myth and reality being perfectly balanced.

Being Worthy

The main villain in this film would be none other than Thor's greatest villain, Loki. Now being a huge fan of both the comics as well as the myth itself I was very happy to hear that Loki would be the villain in this film, and even more happy that he was handled properly. Now having a actor as talented as Hiddleston is helps a lot, but the way Loki was written was also brilliant, showing off his conniving and treacherous ways perfectly. Hiddleston would also do a terrific job of showing the emotion in Loki of feeling like second fiddle next to Thor, striving for the attention of his father Odin. The interaction between Loki and Thor in this film was also amazing, both before and after Loki shows his true colours.

We'd also get to see Thor's most well known love interest from the comics Jane Foster, who was played by Natalie Portman. Now I was very happy that Jane was in this film, as having not seen her much lately in the comics it's nice to be reminded that she's a part of Thor's world. I also felt that Portman did a good job as the character, and that for this movie that it was appropriate to change her to a scientist rather than a doctor. I also liked how it added that she used to date a man named Donald Blake (a mortal that Thor was turned into during the comics) as it was nice that they used the reference. I also enjoyed the interaction between Jane and Thor in this film, though the development of their romance was ever so slightly sudden. On top of that I also enjoyed her science partner Dr. Erik Selvig and her intern Darcy.

Asgard would also be feature in this film, with a majority of the first half of the film being set there. The Asgard in this film was simply phenomenal, being a magical looking place that combined the mythological tales with a sci-fi tone. It was also brilliant to see all the Asgardians as well, and especially Odin who was played perfectly by the wonderful Anthony Hopkins. On top of that it was also nice to see the beautiful realm itself, as well as all the artefacts that were on display in Odin's trophy room, as it was a nice reference, as well as a brilliant teaser to possible developments, with the Infinity Gauntlet being the biggest tease of them all.

Asgard

The film would also have a post-credits scene like all the other Marvel Cinematic Universe films prior and since. This one would see Dr. Erik Selvig meet with Nick Fury (played by Samuel L. Jackson) and shown the Tesseract (better known in comics as the Cosmic Cube), which would go onto feature in both Captain America: The First Avenger and The Avengers. It would also tease Loki's involvement in The Avengers film. At the time I found all this to be very exciting, as although not quite as exciting as the post-credits scenes that preceded it, it is still one of the best overall.

Final Verdict

This was a brilliant film and is one of the best Marvel films so far, introducing Thor to the Marvel Cinematic Universe perfectly. The story itself would also be interesting, with the cast all being perfect, with the film having plenty of humour and excitement throughout. We'd also get to see the magical Asgard, as well as Thor's reaction to Earth. There'd also be some brilliant character development and interaction throughout as well, with some very emotional scenes. Due to all this I'd highly recommend this film as it's simply amazing and the perfect film to watch before going to see Thor: The Dark World.

Rating: 9/10

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 5 "Girl in the Flower Dress" Review

This has been a very entertaining series so far, as although not quite to the high level that I expected from Joss Whedon and Marvel, it has had some interesting development so far, and shows a lot of promise for the future, with the characters starting to grow on me even more with each episode.

Plot

When a man named that S.H.I.E.L.D. have been monitoring named Chan Ho Yin (who can produce fire from his hands) is suddenly kidnapped S.H.I.E.L.D. find a interesting culprit for their security leak.

Review

This was yet another good episode for the series, but it didn't personally appeal to me as much as the last four, feeling slightly dull and slow at times. It did however have some very interesting development points, and I mean interesting, but I'll talk a bit more on that further on in my review. It was also nice to see that the series has went back to adding some power sets to the series, as although I've enjoyed the more spy like feel the series has taken as of late, it is nice to see some of the stuff that makes comic book films and TV series different from others. It was also nice to see the episode tie-in with previous events in the series, and that it's set-up future developments,  as although there have been a couple of parts that I've expected more development from, until now there wasn't really any overall connection or continuing theme.

This episode would introduce another character with superpowers in the form of Chan Ho Yin played by Louis Ozawa Changchien. Chan's superpowers are the ability to produce flames from his hands, and it's these powers that get him kidnapped. Now I already said that I was happy to see more characters with superpowers, as it adds more of a comics book vibe to the series, but it was the kidnapping that interested me more, and why the kidnappers wanted Chan. It would be revealed later on in the episode who was behind this, and although I won't give away any spoilers I will say that this is one of the parts that is connected to a previous development point.

Now the person who was representing the group that kidnapped Chan would be called Raina played by Ruth Negga, and would also be the titled "girl in the flower dress". Now the series has had it's fair share of different antagonists and villains, but this one was probably the most interesting out of them all, as although there were others that added more excitement, and others that seemed more maniacal, it was the soft tone and mysterious nature of Raina that interested me the most. I also loved how throughout the episode we'd get to learn more of Raina's characteristics, and she would show that she was very versatile, doing whatever it took to get the job done without getting into any physical trouble herself.

Girl in the Flower Dress

The Rising Tide would have a role in this episode when S.H.I.E.L.D. learn that it is one of their hackers, Miles Lydon played by Austin Nichols. This would probably be the most interesting development in the episode as prior to learning the identity of the Rising Tide member it would add a lot of questions as to where Skye's loyalties lied, and whether she was the Rising Tide member that hacked S.H.I.E.L.D. Miles himself however was a very interesting character, as apart from his connection to Skye, he seemed the typical anti-government who was against everything that people like S.H.I.E.L.D. stand for, being slightly annoying with it. 

The character who's had the moat focus in this series so far has had to be Skye, and that would continue yet again in this issue, with there being tons of development points for her. The main development would be as I said the mistrust that S.H.I.E.L.D. had in her, questioning her loyalties, and whether she was a double agent or not. It would however not take long for even more to be revealed, as whilst S.H.I.E.L.D. was looking for Miles it would be Skye who coincidently found him, having tipped him off about S.H.I.E.L.D. looking for him. Besides this there would be a lot more developments to come from Skye in this episode, and although some would slow the episode down, they would all add something interesting to the episode, and I for one look forward to seeing how this influences the next episode.

Plenty of Development for Skye

Final Verdict

This was a good episode, but probably the worst in the series so far. Development wise it was probably the best, but it would have more slow and dull moments than the previous episodes, with it overall not feeling quite as exciting. The developments do however do a lot for the series, showing even more promise for it's future, and due to this I'd recommend watching this episode, especially due to the fact that there isn't going to be one next week.

Rating: 7/10

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Trailer

This week has been full of Captain America: The Winter Soldier teases, with the first poster (pictured at bottom of the page) being revealed on Tuesday and a 16 second teaser trailer being released yesterday. Today however Marvel has released it's first full length trailer showing Cap in the present, working with S.H.I.E.L.D., also showing some of the Cap/Winter Soldier encounter.

My Thought

I am still not a fan of them using both the Super Soldier suit and the cowl in the same uniform, as although it's interesting to see Cap use his Super Soldier uniform whilst working with S.H.I.E.L.D. I just don't think it goes well with the cowl. I did however enjoy the interaction between Cap and Black Widow and look forward to seeing more of that in the film, and the Winter Soldier looks much more deadlier than he does in the comics, and I definitely look forward to seeing him and Cap fighting it out in the film.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 4 "Eye Spy" Review

So far this has been overall a very enjoyable series, as although it hasn't quite hit the high marks that it should have, it is starting to show promise, focusing more on story plots than references. It does however still need some work to become as great as it should be, but it's definitely getting there.

Plot

When S.H.I.E.L.D. investigate a diamond robbery they land up going against a former agent.

Review

This was yet another amazing episode, as although near the start I was dreading that the series was starting to fall down in quality again, it managed to pick itself up in the latter parts of the episode. The story itself was brilliant, having a terrific pace, being perfectly structured. It was however slightly slow in places, though it would only have a negative affect near the start of the episode, as elsewhere there was suspense and humour to cover it up. The plot itself was also extremely interesting, with some exciting concepts, and I loved how the series has kept with the spy theme. I also found the team interaction to be very interesting, as apart from the fact that the team as a whole continues to grow on me, there were some conflicting moments that added a lot of tension and excitement to the episode.

This episode had a rather unique start than the others, and there was a point were I was questioning if this was the same show. I did however find this scene to be overall very interesting, as although it was slow, it had a very mysterious element to it, showing straight away that this wasn't a normal diamond robbery. The men who the diamonds were stolen from also were rather unique, and the fact that they all were wearing red masks added a very different tone to the scene. I also however loved the fact that these were the victims, as I was half expecting them to be plotting something originally.

The Men in Red Masks

S.H.I.E.L.D. would soon be at the crime scene, and not long after that the culprit would soon be revealed as a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent named Akela Amador. Now when this was revealed I really started to become interested in this story, as having originally questioned why S.H.I.E.L.D. would investigate a diamond robbery, this development would make it worthwhile. Amador herself as a character was also very interesting, as the ESP vibe that came off her near the start of the episode added some mystery to the episode. There would also be some interesting revelations about Amador in this episode, and the reaction that the team had to this was very interesting.

There would also be some action in this episode, as May would finally get a proper fight when she confronts Amador. Now I won't go into any details as to how the plot came to this point, but overall the scene was extremely exciting, also being very dramatic, and intense. The scene would also provide some very interesting revelations, and the dialogue between May and Amador would also help add more suspense and drama. Besides Ward would also have some very entertaining activities throughout the episode, with one part in particularly especially amusing me.

WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILER AHEAD!

The reason I have put a spoiler warning here is as although this isn't necessarily a spoiler, I will be discussing a theory I've had for the last few episodes, and if I'm right it will spoil a future plot development. Final warning... The thing that I've been thinking about over the last few episodes is whether there is more to Coulson's revival that was originally revealed. I personally was expecting at the time for him to be some sort of android or something similar to the Life Model Decoy's that Nick Fury uses in the comics. I have however since came back to believing that this is in fact the case, and minor development have started to back that up, as in the last episode Coulson said that operating his gun should be muscle memory, something an android wouldn't have. Again this episode would also hint at this with Akela talking about Coulson's change, as she could have spotted that he was an android due to her x-ray vision eye. Now this isn't the only theory I have, as I believe that Marvel and Joss Whedon will take this even further, turning Coulson into the Vision.

Final Verdict

Although initially a bit slow, this episode started to gain momentum as it developed, and landed up being very enjoyable. The story was interesting, being brilliantly developed, and the way that the series has continued the spy theme has really appealed to me. There would also be some exciting and humorous moments throughout, with some mystery as well. Due to this I'd highly recommend watching this episode, as although not quite as good as the last couple, it was still amazing, and better than the pilot.

Rating: 8/10

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 3 "The Asset" Review

This has been a very entertaining and interesting TV series so far, as although it hasn't quite met the high expectations I had prior to the Pilot episode, it has still been a fantastic series, and continues to show a lot of promise, having some brilliant moments so far.

Plot

When a S.H.I.E.L.D. scientist named Dr. Franklin Hall is kidnapped by a man named Ian Quinn it requires the team to travel to Malta.

Review

This was a fantastic episode, and although it didn't stand out from the previous two episodes it was just as good. It was however much better story wise than the last two episodes, being very well structured, with some brilliant developments. It was however not quite as exciting as the last episode, but it did make up for that by being much closer to the type of series I expected it to be. I say this as I was really expecting this to be a cross between a superhero and spy type series, and it's started to do that here, having a spy like style. This episode also helped the characters to grow, as with them just being introduced in the pilot, and having little time for development in the last episode this was their first chance to stand out, and although they do still need improvement, they are starting to become very interesting characters.

This episode would kick off with a S.H.I.E.L.D. transport lorry being attacked by an invisible threat, and the asset inside, Dr. Franklin Hall being kidnapped. Now this was a very interesting way of starting the episode, as although I found it very far fetched to see a lorry with the type of technology that this one had in it, the scene as a whole was very exciting and suspenseful. I also enjoyed seeing a huge lorry get pulled into thin air and dropped, especially considering it was by something invisible. On top of this it was also interesting to see Phil Coulson and the lorry driver question whether or not there was a mole in S.H.I.E.L.D., due to the efficiency of this kidnapping.

This episode would see the first proper comic book character introduced into the series in the form of Dr. Franklin Hall played by Ian Hart. Now non comic book fans won't know who Hall is, but anyone who does should know who he is, and the type of character he is. For anyone who doesn't I won't go into any details in my review, but I will say my thoughts on the adaptation of him. Now I was very happy to see this character used in this episode, as although he could have been used more, it was still nice to see him. I also loved how they kind of worked an origin story around him in this episode, and am very interested to see if how the series works off this.

Dr. Franklin Hall

The villain in this episode would be a man named Ian Quinn played by David Conrad, who wants Hall's work for himself. Now Quinn isn't the best villain ever, and some could even say that he wasn't really a villain at all. I did however feel that Quinn was a very interesting character, being very conniving and dastardly, and overall was the perfect villain for this episode. I also really enjoyed the interaction between Quinn and Hall, especially when trying to persuade him. On top of that I felt that Conrad's performance was very good, as although I'm not familiar with any of his previous roles, he didn't half play a brilliant bad guy in this episode.

This episode would also see a lot of development for Skye, with her training with Ward, as well as going into the field when S.H.I.E.L.D. can't. I really enjoyed these developments, as it allowed for a lot more depth to be added to her as a character. On top of that I also loved how there were questions throughout the episode as to what her motives were. I did however also like how there were parts of Skye's development at the start of the episode that would come full circle later on in the episode, showing that every development was for a reason. I also really enjoyed the interaction that Skye would have with different characters in this episode, and how she got to act like a spy.

Skye with Quinn

Final Verdict

This was a very good episode, and is showing along with the last episode has shown that this can be an exciting and interesting series. It also did a great job of introducing a new character, and kind of giving him an origin story. The episode also had a brilliant spy like vibe to it, feeling closer to the series that I originally expected it to be. Due to all this I'd highly recommend watching this episode, as well as the other two episodes of this series if possible.

Rating: 8/10

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 2 "0-8-4" Review

This is a series that I was looking forward to for quite some time, and although the first episode didn't wow me as much as I hoped it would, it was still very entertaining, introducing the characters brilliantly, and overall being a great start for the series. I do however hope that it gets better over time though.

Plot

S.H.I.E.L.D. head to Peru to investigate a 0-8-4 event.

Review

This was a very entertaining episode, and I personally preferred it ever so slightly over the pilot, with it being much better in certain areas. I'll start off by saying the best thing about this episode, and that was that it was extremely exciting. I found the last episode to be a bit slow at times, which is something that I couldn't complain about for this issue, as although there are some slower moments, most of the episode is at a quick and action packed pace, with the slower periods allowing time to for development. Where I personally felt this story lacked in was the plot, as although it was overall very interesting, it didn't seem too imaginative, with the action overtaking the plot. It did however have good character development throughout, with some brilliant interactions as well, and was overall a very enjoyable episode.

What is a 0-8-4? That would be answered very quickly, being the code for an object of unknown origin, much like Mjolnir was in Thor. Now it was that reference that I enjoyed most about this code, as it made me smile. When the codes meaning was revealed I was initially slightly disappointed, though I quickly became interested in the mystery of this unknown object. I also enjoyed how Fritz and Simmons reacted to this object, and loved how Ward kept asking them to, "speak English." I did however question whether it was realistic that a brand new team would go after such an item, but given the fact that all are apparently Level 7 Agents, as well as the fact that Phil Coulson is in charge makes it possible.

The 0-8-4

Whilst in Peru S.H.I.E.L.D. would be greeted by the army and eventually the rebels, with both of them at one point or another attacking S.H.I.E.L.D. I loved the suddenness of these appearances, and the excitement they added early on was very entertaining. I also loved the interaction that Coulson would have with the army's leader, Camilla Reyes, and I especially loved how it implied that these two characters had a prior relationship, without going into any details, thus leaving it as slightly mysterious. Besides the action between the army, the rebels, and S.H.I.E.L.D. at the 0-8-4 site there was yet more brilliant action scenes, as without going into any detail they were very dramatic and suspenseful, adding a lot of excitement as well.

This episode would also show some friction within Coulson's team, showing their different personalities clash. This would ultimately allow for a lot of character development, as although this showed the team to be slightly dysfunctional, it would also act as a learning curve for them, as they all are experience something new working in a team that makes them uncomfortable, so it's natural that they'd fall out. It is however how they improved on this throughout the episode, and how they got over these awkward situations, utilising each characters special skill sets to help them function as a team that made this such an interesting development point in my opinion, and I look forward to seeing them grow even more as a team throughout the season.

Teamwork

WARNING: POSSIBLE SPOILER AHEAD!

There would also be a rather interesting cameo at the end of this episode, as although this spoiler was teased as a possibility I was very happy that it actually happened. Now if you don't know who the cameo was, and don't want to know you'll need to skip this paragraph as I'm about to talk about them. The cameo was of course Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury. I loved this as although Jackson teased that he'd love to have a cameo I was happy that he did, and the circumstances for it were amazing. It also was a nice reminder of his first appearance in the Iron Man post credit scene, having a very similar tone to it. I did however think that it was a little early for a cameo from Fury, though I'm not complaining as I'd rather early than not at all.

Final Verdict

This was an extremely exciting episode, having plenty of action. It did however have a less imaginative plot line, but the brilliant pace, and character development made up for that. The episode also had some fantastic character interaction, and continued to give some amazing comic book references. Due to all this I'd highly recommend watching this episode, as even if you missed the pilot it's relatively easy to jump aboard now, though I would recommend watching the pilot as well if at all possible.

Rating: 8/10

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Season 1 Episode 1 "Pilot" Review

This is a series that I've been excited by for quite a while now and I'm glad that it's finally out. Following the greatness of the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far I was slightly sceptical when I heard that they were developing films for stuff like S.H.I.E.L.D. as although I like S.H.I.E.L.D. I don't think it would work as a stand alone film. A TV series however is much more interesting as it can explore the more unique things that S.H.I.E.L.D. agents go through so I was happy to hear that they went down this route. 

Plot

With the emergence of a new superhuman called the Hooded Hero, Agent Phil Coulson puts a team of S.H.I.E.L.D. Agents together to handle this Level 7 task.

Review

This was a very good episode and although it wasn't quite as good as I personally hoped for it was still outstanding, being one of the better opening issues that I've seen from a new TV series. The episode was however slightly slow paced, as although that is a good thing for an opening episode of a new series, it does take away from the excitement. I did however love how it tried to be comical, though I did question whether it was necessary at certain times. I also really enjoyed the comic references in this episode, and especially Journey Into Mystery getting dropped in as a line. I also felt that it was very well written and directed by Joss Whedon as although he has yet to match the brilliance he has produced in either The Avengers or his previous TV series', it is certain showing a lot of promise.

With this being the pilot episode it would see the main cast put together, also having some added cast members as well. The main cast would be Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson, Brett Dalton as Grant Ward, Ming-Na Wen as Melinda May, Chloe Bennet as Skye, Iain De Caestecker as Leo Fitz, and Elizabeth Henstridge as Jemma Simmons. All of these cast members played their roles brilliantly, though with most of them being new characters that would help, as there's nothing to base it on. The stand out cast member however was Clark Gregg as Coulson as he brought the same charm and humour that he added to the previous Coulson appearances. The other cast members included J. August Richards as Mike Peterson and Cobie Smulders making a cameo appearance as Maria Hill, one that I seriously hope she reprises in more episodes of this series.

The Team

The team that was created out of these characters were overall very interesting, as although none were quite as interesting as Coulson, this is only the first episode, and I'm sure I'll get like the others more as the series progresses. The main character that interested me however was a civilian hacker named Skye as she had an interesting nature to her, being mysterious yet wanting people to know the truth. I also found Ward, Fritz and Simmons interesting, with the Ward managing to seem both intelligent and naive at the same time, and Fritz and Simmons adding humour. I was however not too interested in the all round action agent May as although she added some brilliant action she didn't have a lot of personality.

One of the big questions about this episode has been how Coulson is still alive, as he died in The Avengers film. Now I won't detail how he came back but I will say that it wasn't a spectacular reason, being rather simple, and making his death seem slightly meaningless. I am however very happy that Coulson is back though, and can easily overlook the way that they brought him back, as he is such a great character, and I don't think that this series would last long without him.

The superhuman in this episode would be called the Hooded Hero, with the his real name being Mike Peterson. I found this character to be very interesting, and it's nice to see that the series is introducing some new superhuman's, even though they're not in the same league as Captain America or Thor. I also liked how there was a lot of depth to this character, and how there was more to him that we initially see. I also enjoyed seeing J. August Richards again as I enjoyed him in Angel, and it seems that Whedon hasn't wasted time adding his regular actors to this series.

The Hooded Hero

This episode would also hint to a group of villains, as although it doesn't go into much detail it would mention a group of people who are supplying the technology that is creating superhuman's. This is a brilliant development, leaving a mysterious development point for the series as I'm sure this questionable group will have a hand in future events in this series. It also leaves the speculation of whether this is a group that we know from the comics, or whether this is a new group for the series, either way it's a mystery that I look forward to seeing developed.

Final Verdict

A great opening episode to this new series as although it is slightly slow it introduces all the characters perfectly, showing off their characteristics throughout. The episode also had a lot of humour, as well as some interesting mysteries and some exciting action. It also shows a lot of promise for the future and I for one can't wait for the next episode and would highly recommend watching this, especially if you're a fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Rating: 8/10

Marvel Developing Agent Carter TV Series

A couple of days ago Deadline reported that Marvel and ABC are working on a TV series featuring Agent Peggy Carter who was played by Haley Atwell in both the Captain America: First Avenger film, and the Agent Carter one shot that was a bonus on the Iron Man 3 Blu-ray and DVD. Deadline would go onto mention that it's one of several series that Marvel are working on, and that they are looking for a writer. It is also unclear whether or not Atwell will reprise the role if the series is ever made.

My Thoughts 

I enjoyed Agent Carter in the Captain America film, and also in the one shot but I question whether it would work as an ongoing series, and whether it will work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe that is getting built. I also question whether Marvel and ABC are jumping the gun slightly, as although it's only in early stages they may have wanted to wait till the first episode of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. was released as it's only a few days away now.

Iron Man 3 Review

I've been looking forward to this film for ages, and with the previous Marvel Studios film, The Avengers being awesome I was expecting it to continue in this one.

Plot

SPOILER FREE

In 1999, on New Years Eve Tony Stark is at a convention where he meets Maya Hansen. In the present Tony is still dealing with the events of the Avengers, and the America's being attacked by a terrorist called the Mandarin. Also Aldrich Killian is the head of the company A.I.M., and is using Maya's Extremis development.

Review

Now I really wasn't sure whether to love, or hate this film, as there were parts that I love, which were awesome, but there was also things that I seriously hated. To start of with this was a very different type of film to the other two, as although like the first film it puts Tony between a rock, and a hard place, it's in a much different style. There was however things about the film as a comic book fan I hated, and I'll speak a little more on that later (without spoiling), but as a film fan I loved this, and it was much more exciting than Iron Man 2. This film also marked the first Iron Man film not to be directed by Jon Favreau, who opted to direct the upcoming Disney movie, Magic Kingdom instead. This film was directed by Shane Black, who's only prior directing credit was Kiss, Kiss, Bang, Bang (which also stared Robert Downey Jr.), but who's also more well known as a film writer, with Lethal Weapon 1, and 2 being the more well known films he's written. Black didn't do a terrible job, but having also helped with the script you could see that it was more along the lines of the action comedy films he's used to, which although not bad, isn't quite the same as Favreau's more techy films.

Most of the main cast from the previous films returned, with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Iron Man, Gwyneth Paltrow as Pepper Potts, Don Cheadle as James "Rhodey" Rhodes (now as the Iron Patriot), Paul Bettany as the voice of JARVIS, and former director Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan. This film would however not have the S.H.I.E.L.D. characters of Nick Fury (who's was played by Samuel L. Jackson), and Black Widow (who's was played by Scarlett Johansson). I was really happy that the mentioned cast returned, and although I liked Jackson, and Johansson in the previous film, it was nice to see this film retract from S.H.I.E.L.D., becoming more focused on being an Iron Man film, and not a bridge for other films.

There was naturally however also some new characters added to this film, with Guy Pearce coming in as Aldrich Killian, Rebecca Hall as Maya Hansen, Ty Simpkins as a boy named Harley, and Ben Kingsley as the Mandarin. I'll talk about the characters Killian, and Mandarin more later in my review, but besides that the addition of Maya to the film was brilliant, especially with the story that's being used (Extremis), and the kid Harley was also interesting, and the perfect type of character for Tony to interact with considering the position he's in. I also felt that all of these characters, as well as the additional characters that featured were portrayed brilliantly, and although there was a few things I didn't like about one in particular (will talk more on that later), that wasn't really the actors fault, and more a script issue.

Like the last film this would also feature a new set of armour for Tony. In fact there were many sets of armour in this film, but I won't go into detail about them, as to avoid spoilers. I will however talk about the main armour that he wears in the film, the Mark 47, as well as the new Iron Patriot armour that Rhodey's wearing. To be honest I wasn't really a fan on either of the designs, as the colours didn't really suit Iron Man, and having War Machine become Iron Patriot felt a bit forced, and I was actually glad that Tony, and Rhodey made jokes about it. I did however like the idea of Iron Man having a set of armour that he can put together by thought, being able to summon it to himself, or even put it on other people. I also loved that JARVIS developed a bit in this film, as he seemed a bit more self aware, making his own decisions which was very interesting, and showed the development in the AI.

I really liked how this story was inspired by Extremis, as that was one of the first Iron Man stories I read, and I loved it. Although not quite to the source material, the way that it was used in this film was brilliant, and I loved how despite having similarities to the original story it became it's own, unique story, that was both interesting, and exciting, as well as also being slightly mysterious. Besides this I also felt that the story was many things in one, as it felt like an action film, a sci-fi film, a comedy, and a buddy cop film all rolled into one, and although these newer elements (the buddy cop one in particular) were interesting, and entertaining, I did question whether they were appropriate for this type of film. I finished up forgetting about it, as there were things that I liked and disliked about these changes to style, and although I couldn't be swayed in one particular way, I decided to enjoy the good parts more than thinking of the bad ones.

This film would feature two villains with the main villain being Aldrich Killian, who featured in the Extremis story. Now having only read Extremis once I can't actually remember what Killian was like so can't judge on comparisons, but as a villain in this film he was brilliant, and Guy Pearce did an amazing job. I really liked that the film took the time to develop his backstory slightly, showing a more nerdy, and unattractive character, who turns into a sharp dressed person, running his own company, A.I.M. Now although I wasn't entirely happy with the way A.I.M. was portrayed in this film, it was nice to see them make an appearance, and they could always develop into the group that we know in the comics, and they fit perfectly with this science style backstory. Killian as a villain was also very maniacal, and smart, being everything I'd expect from a villain, especially one that's been bullied in the past.

Aldrich Killian

The other villain that featured in this film was the Mandarin, probably one of Iron Man's biggest villains. Now this was what I really wanted to see in this film, as I was really wanting Mandarin to appear in an Iron Man film, and after hearing that Ben Kingsley would be playing him I was even more happy. Now Kingsley actually did a good job as the Mandarin, as although he wasn't Chinese, he was very maniacal, and uncompassionate like I'd have expected. I did however hate how Mandarin would be used in this film, as although I won't go into details as to avoid spoilers, I will say that I wasn't very happy. Now what they did do was smart, and made sense for the type of story that featured in this film, but it made Mandarin a joke, and I was actually very angry at the time seeing this, even though I found it funny (PM if you want an explanation).

The Mandarin

There was however plenty of action in this film, and although there were times that it'd get a bit slow, it was well worth the wait for the action scenes, as the slower parts helped to add depth to the overall story, whilst also setting up the more exciting moments perfectly. I also liked that during certain parts of the fighting that Tony would fight outside the armour, as this showed a different side to Iron Man, as well as the development of the Iron Man armour itself. At the same time there will be people who will be disappointed that Iron Man isn't in his suit as much as they'd like, but the story, and direction of the film during the action scenes make up for that, and were really entertaining, and exciting, as well as being emotional, and dramatic.

Now my previous Iron Man film reviews I've talked about the post-credits scene, but due to this being a new film, that hasn't even been released in certain countries yet I'll refrain from mentioning any details. I will however say my opinion on it, which is that it's the most unnecessary post-credits scene so far, and made me feel that the time spent waiting for the credits to end was wasted.

Final Verdict

Although not as good as the first film, overall it was better than the second film. This however may not be to everyone's liking, and extreme comic fans will probably actually hate it, but after weighing up everything I personally found it a very entertaining, and enjoyable film, and although it angered me at certain points I was still happy that I'd seen it. I would recommend this film, as even if you don't like it, it's worth watching, and you're bound to like some of it, but people who are sceptical, or are people that like comic films to be very close to it's source material should avoid it.

Rating: 8/10