The first reactions to Black Widow from the international media are being frankly positive. Something that does not surprise us, having seen their previews and promotional videos. The solo story of the avenging spy has been finished for more than a year, but due to the delays caused by the pandemic it has become one of the great releases of the summer. Although Marvel and Disney have fervently trained fans’ patience, the overall verdict seems clear : The wait has been worth it.
In the Marvel Cinematic Universe this story is located between Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Endgame . The first reactions to Black Widow brand her as brilliant in many respects , as well as the new familiar characters of the protagonist. For example, Gabriella Geisinger of the Digital Spy medium has highlighted that the film will satisfy Marvel fans: “Black Widow is exactly what fans were waiting for! Aside from some overly long action scenes that disrupt its pace, the film is elevated by newcomers Rachel Weisz, David Harbor and Florence Pugh, whose humor and chemistry shake up standard Marvel fare. “
On the other hand, Courtney Howard of Variety magazine couldn’t be more excited about Harbor, which she labels as “absolutely fantastic.” “The great action scenes are exciting, propelling and skillfully constructed,” affirmed Howard, finally adding “it’s an exhilarating injection of adrenaline .” Although not all point it out solely as an action story. At CinemaBlend, Sean O’Connell appreciated the depth with which Natasha and her dysfunctional family are treated in some respects: “It’s action, Cate Shortland is close to the physical levels of intensity of the Russo brothers, But the heart of the film it is the sample of a broken family (…) I really appreciate this deep immersion in Natasha ”.
Finally Brandon Davis has called it “one of the best Marvel solo films” , highlighting the role of Johansson, Pugh and director Cate Shortland. “From start to finish the movie is great (…) Johansson finally gives it his all on paper. Director Cate Shortland nailed it. Bravo, ”said Davis. On July 9 we will be able to see the new Marvel adventure in theaters and in the Disney Plus Premium Access. Will it be the last appearance of the black widow or will Disney find a way to resurrect the character?
