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Directed by<\/em>: Cate Shortland<\/p>\n

Written by<\/em>: Eric Pearson, based on a story by Jac Shaeffer and Ned Benson<\/p>\n

Starring:<\/p>\n

Scarlett Johannson<\/strong> as Natasha Romanoff\/Black Widow<\/p>\n

Florence Pugh<\/strong> as Yelena Belova<\/p>\n

David Harbour <\/b>as Alexei Shostakov<\/p>\n

Rachel Weisz <\/strong>as Melina Vostokoff<\/p>\n

Ray Winstone<\/strong> as General Dreykov<\/p>\n

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence\/action, some language, and thematic material<\/em><\/p>\n

Runtime: 133 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve always wanted to know more about Natasha Romanoff (Scarlet Johannson) and her origins. She was always one of the most interesting Avengers because, next to Tony Stark, she doesn\u2019t possess superpowers. Sure, Stark wears a high-powered suit, but Romanoff has amazing fighting and weapon skills. I\u2019ve always had more of an interest and admiration for these types of heroes, like Batman in the Justice League<\/strong><\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Black Widow<\/em> (2021) gives us a good look into Romanoff\u2019s life away from the Avengers and S.H.I.E.L.D. Its setting takes place after the events of Captain America: Civil War<\/em> (2016). The Avengers battled in an empty airport hangar; some got captured, and some escaped. Captain America and Bucky Barnes continued with their quest after Romanoff assisted them in their escape. However, that was the last we saw of Romanoff, and I wanted to know what happened to her.<\/p>\n

She hides in a trailer in the middle of Norway, living off canned food and watching old James Bond movies. However, Romanoff finds herself in trouble again when a mysterious soldier finds her. She finds out that the soldier isn\u2019t after her, but after some mysterious red vials that were inadvertently in her possession.<\/p>\n

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Scarlett Johannson in “Black Widow.” Marvel Studios. Image from IMDb<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Romanoff turns to Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh). Romanoff and Belova grew up together, prior to being forced into a life of training as super soldiers, A.K.A. The Widows. Together, they discover that more Widows are in training and are under the control of the evil General Dreykov (Ray Winstone).<\/p>\n

Along for the quest are Alexei Shostakov (David Harbour) and Melina Vostokoff (Rachel Weisz), who were Romanoff and Belova\u2019s estranged \u201cadoptive parents.\u201d Shostakov used to be a soldier nearly equal to Captain America and developed a grudge against him. I think it\u2019s only because Captain America can still fit into his costume. The family thought they were serving the greater good with their assignment in Ohio back in 1995. Once they discovered Dreykov\u2019s evil ways, they now believe that bringing him and his army of Widows down will be better.<\/p>\n

The performances and the relationships between the characters were all fun to watch. I also love how they all have a soft spot for Don McLean\u2019s \u201cAmerican Pie.\u201d Pugh was a standout because she stole every scene. The humor was also great, especially in the scenes involving Harbour.<\/p>\n

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Scarlett Johannson and Florence Pugh in “Black Widow.” Marvel Studios. Image from IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I did have a good time watching this film, especially after being absent from the theater for sixteen months, but I am not giving it a perfect rating. I am still recommending it, but a couple of scenes made me roll my eyes.<\/p>\n

One example is where Romanoff and Belova are buying supplies before they start their journey. It was humorous, but lacking in believability. People on the run and trying to lay low shouldn\u2019t be talking about what\u2019s at stake while buying supplies in a merchant store. The clerk could\u2019ve called in an anonymous tip.<\/p>\n

The plot also seemed a little rushed to me. I know that the movie should not bore an audience, but perhaps give it a little more setup before the excitement happens. The movie entertained me thoroughly, but I wanted more setup before thrills. The backstory seemed a little too buried in the action.<\/p>\n

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David Harbour in “Black Widow.” Marvel Studios. Image from IMDb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The following paragraph contains a spoiler for <\/em>Avengers: Endgame<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(2019).<\/p>\n

It was refreshing seeing Johannson play Romanoff again. I felt that her character did not receive a proper remembrance after she sacrificed her life to help save humanity. This movie made up for that.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m not sure where the Marvel Cinematic Universe will go from here, but I love how this film bridged the gap between two older MCU films. There are also shows on Disney+ that I need to catch up on. I loved \u201cWandaVision,\u201d but I need to start watching \u201cThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier\u201d and \u201cLoki.\u201d The way Black Widow<\/em> ended reminded me that I need to get on that.<\/p>\n

This was a good film to watch after COVID-19<\/u><\/strong><\/a> kept me from going to the movies. I was so happy to be back. I was also pleased to have seen Black Widow<\/em> on the big screen. Hopefully, Marvel gets back on track with their future releases and their streak of great superhero movies. This film has enough to satisfy an audience going into a Marvel movie. They will not be disappointed.<\/p>\n

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