BLACK WIDOW is the first movie I've seen in a theater this year. It's not because I've been afraid to go, or wary of the experience. If the entertainment conglomerates would put out things that I actually want to see, I'd go all the time. But the pickings at the local multiplexes have been rather slim.
As for BLACK WIDOW, I think it's one of the better Marvel films. Scarlett Johansson's Natasha Romanoff has always been one of the more intriguing characters in the MCU, due to the fact that she's a trained assassin, and not a standard good guy. Natasha's standalone story is fittingly harder-edged than the usual Marvel fare, with a darker tone (but not too dark). Don't worry, there's plenty of CGI shennanigans, including a number of violent fights. (While watching this film, I had to wonder how ScarJo was able to maintain such a flawless complexion & figure despite being put through the equivalent of about 30 MMA matches.)
The real stars of BLACK WIDOW are the members of Natasha's "family", as played by Florence Pugh, David Harbour, and Rachel Weisz. Their interactions give the story some heart & soul. Most comic book movies have problems presenting decent villains, but Ray Winstone is a viable threat here.
Of course, BLACK WIDOW was supposed to come out a long time ago....but at least it did get released in theaters, and at least I got to see a summer movie during the summer. Like most Marvel movies, it's a bit overlong, and it does feel like a video game at times, but it's still entertaining.
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