But I was in for a surprise. Here’s the summary taken from
IMDB, “After finding themselves ensnared in a death trap, seven disillusioned
castoffs must embark on a dangerous mission that will force them to confront
the darkest corners of their pasts.”
Yes, for good hour or so, the entire team of those with
super abilities are stuck in a building, trapped, making it a unique play of
character interactions, frictions, and exploration of their dark pasts. They
become memorable at the end of the day, symphathetic unlike the smug members of
The Avengers (this was to become The New Avengers eventually).
Of them, I was very impressed with Florence Pugh. You can’t
but get involved with her emotional struggle with her father who is in the
team. She’s the heart of the film. I was also surprised to see Wyatt Russel,
man he is bigger and tougher than his dad, Kurt. Looks like he has some good
future in the action arena.
The entire film feels like a bit of fresh air on the comic
book movie platform. Character above action, intrigue in interactions, and a
sustained tense mood throughout. It’s definitely worth revisiting.
