Thunderbolts* Trailer Praised by Marvel Fans for Breaking This Hated MCU Trend

Thunderbolts* Trailer Praised by Marvel Fans for Breaking This Hated MCU Trend

As a seasoned movie buff with decades of film history under my belt, I must say that the first trailer for *Thunderbolts* has truly caught my attention. It’s refreshing to see a Marvel production stepping out of the predictable mold and delivering something visually striking, a trait that has been sorely lacking in recent MCU offerings. The color grading in the trailer is a breath of fresh air compared to the monotonous palettes we’ve become accustomed to.


The initial teaser for the movie named Thunderbolts seems to have captivated the audience, generating a palpable enthusiasm for the upcoming film. Apart from bringing back beloved characters and offering second chances to some of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s less successful characters, fans are particularly impressed by the trailer’s break from one common MCU annoyance – monotonous color schemes.

@Bozzman_ on X noted an inconsistency in the trend. He shared a screenshot featuring Bucky (Sebastian Stan) aiming a gun at his teammates, and called attention to the questionable lighting and color grading in that particular shot. In essence, he expressed surprise by asking, “Is this COLOR GRADING?? In my Marvel movie??

The Color Grading in Thunderbolts* Highlights a Larger MCU Problem

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Despite the captivating appearance of the Thunderbolts* trailer, it’s a mixed feeling for fans as they can now look forward to an MCU film appearing visually impressive again. Over the last few years, it has been challenging to distinguish Marvel films based on their visuals. The series WandaVision was arguably the most visually intriguing, until it abandoned its distinctive concept and returned to the typical Marvel aesthetic in its later episodes. Some fans are expressing a desire for a Marvel movie filmed on analog film (The Eternals was, but many Marvel enthusiasts prefer to forget that movie).

Instead of saying “However, what the Marvel Cinematic Universe has truly been suffering from is a lack of individual vision from its directors,” you could rephrase it as “Regrettably, the Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be struggling due to a scarcity of unique directorial perspectives.” This change maintains the original meaning while using more natural and easy-to-read language. Additionally, the sentence about Edgar Wright directing Ant-Man can remain unchanged for clarity.

It seems like the DC Universe is embracing a more flexible approach, allowing directors to infuse their distinctive styles into their movies based on DC Comics. On the other hand, Marvel Studios seem to be less open to such stylistic liberty. For instance, in “Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness,” despite having acclaimed director Sam Raimi at the helm, his signature style was blended with the Marvel template, leading to a film that received mixed reviews. Here’s to hoping that the upcoming “Thunderbolts” turns out better.

Thunderbolts*
is scheduled to for release on May 5, 2025.

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2024-09-25 16:01