Thunderbolts is a little too quippy for its own good, but its a solid step toward getting the MCU back on solid footing.

For the longest time, keeping up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe felt essential for movie lovers, even if not every movie lived up to expectations. But since the end of the MCU’s Phase 3 in 2019 and the ramping up of related TV shows on Disney+,

The thirty-sixth entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe defies expectations by telling a story of shame and depression while staying fun enough to keep most entertained.