Radio Times
After one renegade 1994 adaptation (churned out for rights-retention reasons) and two previous attempts a decade ago by 20th Century Fox to make the first family of Marvel Comics a viable film franchise, the studio should stop right now if this latest chaotic reboot is anything to go by. For once more, the Stan Lee/Jack Kirby-created property emerges as a distinctly average adventure on practically every level, its staunch refusal to work in any shape, size or form – in these days of the Avengers and Guardians of the Galaxy conquering all before them – should be a stern warning. Perhaps a TV translation along the lines of Agents of SHIELD would be a better and more appropriate bet?
You go into a movie thinking the main character is the good guy and then BAM–you had it all wrong.
MAI Review (2024): Phuong Anh Dao and Tran Thanh sparkle the brighest in this overdramatic movie.
One of 2023's biggest and dumbest creature features is making waves right now on streaming around the world.
