the goof-ball-ish chemistry between Johansson and Pugh is a joy; There's an art to delaying the inevitable; director Cate Shortland demonstrates that art in this Marvel spin-off, which basically functions as a wondrous, two-hour-long goodbye
the film is entertaining and full of action; Florence Pugh makes Yelena, the most vibrant person in the film, more lived-in than most action-movie characters
serving as both origin story and side story, "Black Widow" tries to pack a little too much into its two-plus hours; Still, "Black Widow" manages to deliver the goods, mainly by sticking to Marvel convention (explosive action, amusing quips)
Johansson once again embodies a character driven by her pain; Pugh is outstanding, tapping into some of that same pain but making it her own. Some of the family bits are goofier than heartfelt, thanks in part to Harbour's portrayal
it's absorbing in its own right. Less occupied with driving a universe of movies forward, the almost-standalone film instead digs into slightly darker, deeper realms of the typically bright and shiny Marvel world
it's a hell of a lot of fun; It shouldn't really have taken 11 years for the Widow to get her own standalone adventure. But thanks to some zesty new character dynamics and smart twists, Marvel have finally done her right
directed by Cate Shortland with propulsive excitement, humor and pleasingly understated emotional interludes, this stand-alone proves a stellar vehicle for Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff, given first-rate support by Florence Pugh, Rachel Weisz
at its best, "Black Widow" is a welcome break from the overwrought transmedia machine that dictates Disney's biggest franchise bets, and almost invites you to forget what's at stake
a satisfying mix of muscle and emotion; The MCU goes Jason Bourne in a superhero spy movie that sparks when Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh share the screen
a female-centered action extravaganza with exceptional performances, lots of laughs, and just a touch of that Marvel magic that just may be the antidote we've all been waiting for
"Black Widow" simultaneously feels like too much and too little; "Black Widow" gets the spotlight she deserves, only to have it stolen from her by her co-star
"Black Widow" fleshes out Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff by touching upon her backstory, but it often feels like she's a supporting character in her own movie
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