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How Natasha escaped from Ross is by trading the Red Room data she had copied earlier. At the start of the film, Thunderbolt Ross also says that I thought you called to cut a deal. Maybe it was a foreshadowing.
Man I love Scarlett Johansson but Florence Pugh was amazing, for me she stole just about every scene she was in. Her character's sense of humor and timing was on point for me. Honestly before thinking about Natasha being gone was depressing but Yelena in the MCU gives me hope.
I went into BW hoping for something different, I'm not really all that impressed with the movie but I agree with you about Yulana Belova. She looks like she'll do a really decent job as Nats replacement. Sad to say goodbye to Nat in the MCU and if that truly was her last go around that's ashame. I kept hearing reviews of how funny the film was, it had it's moments but far from what I expected too. Red Guardian was a great freaking addition. Here's hoping they work him into other MCU films. Would love to have seen him square off with Steve Rogers. Oh well. To little to late. And don't even get me started on Taskmaster. They fucked the character. The biggest blunder the MCU and Kevin Fiege have made up to this point. I hope enough people bitch about it so they kill this version off and make Tony Masters become Taskmaster. I truly hope that if we do get a Secret Wars two or three movies ending the Saga that we'll get all the dead or retired OG Avengers back. Natasha deserves better. I know Kate Shortland directed this bullshit but did she have any part in writing the script? I wouldn't invite the script writers or Shorthand back for any other MCU projects. One and done for those butchers. Peace
this doesnt even make sense.. hes defeated every one hes created on top of the ones he didnt create, and he snapped thanos and his army away, id argue hes defeated more villains than anyone else in the MCU
@@Youllpayforthat Killian had him dead, he didn’t directly deal with Ultron, Mysterio was dealt with by spider man, possibly the villain in this movie. The only ones he created and defeated was the Russian guy in Iron Man 2, and he wasn’t even directly involved in his creation
I imagine they'll do the cliché comic book thing where the hero's fight for a bit before realizing the real enemy is manipulating them. Then they'll team up to take down the villain.
I hope we see more of the Red Guardian, especially considering how David Habour's character remained insistent that he faced off with Captain America despite their timelines not aligning. I wish his character and similarly, Isaiah Bradley, shared either a scene or two from their past when they were actively serving for their country. Not sure if we'll ever see that but those two characters have enough intrigue for a more fleshed backstory.
@@jaymorel8641 I like this theory, but it would imply that this movie took place in an alternate timeline or that red guardian is from a different timeline.
Loki did not referred to Natasha as Dreykov’s daughter, he was naming the “red in her ledger” which included killing Dreykov’s daughter. He knew this because Clint told him.
But they totally reached to far connecting that line from Avengers to making her Taskmaster. Ruined a great character if you ask me. Sometimes trying to be the smartest mother fucker in the room just doesn't work. Leave well enough alone. I hope they kill off this version of Taskmaster and let Tony Masters rightfully become TM. Marvel shit the bed with this movie and the Taskmaster blunder. Out of what 25 films now? I rank Blackwidow 25.
@@bobtwichew3103 calm down. Marvel has always spun these types of characters and people like you always get butthurt. Guess what, their formula still works. I would hardly rank it last of their films. It was generally entertaining and finally closed off an important character who I still don't think got her just due. Could've been a bit better, but pretty good overall.
@@jhoppz09 I wish the timing of the movie was different. As a comics fan, I loved the twist because usually I’m able to predict the plot of these sorts of things. I thought I saw the entire movie from the numerous “final trailers” but I was pleasantly surprised in theaters. I was only waiting for the setups and Easter eggs. Perfect representation of Black Widow and the display of metaphors to the sex trafficking regime was handled very well.
@@Toasty283 uhm.. Taskmaster in this film does NOT have powers, Says ONE sentence the entire move, Wears a suit which is clearly way to big for her (and is clearly intended for a male but ignore this) and she doesn’t even have free will.
Black widow watching “moonraker” is a nod to the start of that movie when bond famously free falls without a parachute, something that Black widow does at the end of the movie
I just paid $30 on Disney and I’m not disappointed at all, l loved it, kind of bittersweet for Nat, but I am looking forward to Yelana showing up somewhere.
@@lindaouellette6656 He isn’t getting caught. Plus there’s millions that paying for this movie or other movies. 5 percent of those who aren’t buying isn’t gonna effect the sales or hollywood money hungry f*ckers
Bruh, I really didn't like Taskmaster. The daughter of the villain getting Darth Vadered just had no weight to it with very little setup regarding her. Her entire purpose was getting the mission done and she never did. It really reminds me of the Knights of Ren from the recent Star Wars film, hyped up to be super cool only to get taken down easily. If they kept Tony from the comics as Taskmaster, it likely would've turned out a lot better
I find winter soldier a bit better where I find myself only caring for natasha sister and the parents seem stuck in their ways. It's very strange how they never turned up for final fight in endgame Edited: considering he wanted to be russia captain America
I am not comic reader, so I wasn't disappointed by Taskmaster much though. 😐 I mean I really thought she had badass action and she too will be seen in future movies
Thor dark world always bothered me the most for that.... space ships blowing up london, universe ending event.... but everyone else was busy i presume ... lol
Red Guardian all but confirms Cap who traveled back to Peggy is alive and in the main MCU timeline. When he arm wrestles that guy, he says he fought Cap 84/85’ and the guy says he was still in the ice then; and Red says are you calling me a liar? He clearly fought the Cap who went back in time and was here while the other cap was still in the ice.
@@saifulbahrainmohamadnoor2887 Well, Ghost is kinda forgivable. Because they legit had some improvement in story and her female twist wasn't kept a secret. She also looked intimidating. The OG Ghost was more of a revenge killer (Still a great character) and became Iron Man's villain without personal rivalry. The movie Ghost was more in pain and wanted to live. Both versions did a great job as they were able to give both intimidating and sad feelings. (it's just my opinion, so I can wrong iyo) But this Taskmaster didn't even gave those things. Like, they could actually make him a robot made by hydra and it could be better than this.
Exactly. But that is the point. Art is interpreted by different cultures differently. The Russians did not understand it. They thought it was beautiful because they did not have that in Russia.
I'm pretty sure it was about how they took him there, and they told the tale, how his midichlorioans were off the scale, and he might fulfil, that prophecy.
I was well on-board for this movie until the 3rd act. The Underwhelming Taskmaster reveal, the bizarre cut from Ross’ convoy approaching to “2 weeks later”. I will say that a smaller, more personal story without world-ending stakes was much appreciated.
It’s very weird, during the scenes with Natasha back in the same house with her former family, I got a hella Winter Solider vibe from it. Everything felt grounded, real. It didn’t need to be this fantastical world bending movie, but something that hit close to home. Learning acceptance and self accountability. Even though at the end we do learn The Red Room has a pretty world bending plan for their standards, I just cared about the characters, the family. Didn’t care much for the Taskmaster reveal, but it’ll be interesting to see what they do with her and the other Widows. Though we waited forever, I’m not upset with the movie at all.
I was a male version but it is justified since villan is a heartless guy who uses his own daughter. But they could have given different role instead of task master
Not only did the TM reveal undermine Natasha's character arc, it wasted the potential to have unique/new type of antagonist. So many good parts to the film, but this was the most forced character twist in MCU history, and one that only cheapens the story.
Ill start by saying I thought Task Master was a bit shit but I see this as an origin and hopefully, will grow into the bad ass we know. Also, the 'twist' was a bit obvious. *Spoiler* I thought Drakov's daughter worked well. Nat was screwed up thinking she killed a kid....and instead finds out she didnt kill her, she just messed her right up and delivered her to Drakov....who made her life a misery as one of his slave-experiments. I think she found it worse that she was alive, in that condition.
I was expecting Dottie Underwood from Agent Carter like character under the mask. Dottie perfectly match TM's uncanny reputation. So I was disappointed by the reveal however since mcu is ongoing and in BW they made TM a protocol/program like something I have hope that in future we might get to see epic villan TM.
@@Vor567tez They can't keep using us as beta testers for better characters down the line, I love this shit, the MCU has been my home away from broken home for a decade, honestly just hope they can instill the same care they have toward their heroes, into their antagonists, cuz like the god of outcomes says, "No one bad is ever truly bad, and no one good is ever truly good." The movie itself was good, just the TM thing was off.
The Taskmaster reveal was pretty disappointing, but the movie was an alright watch. Definitely not the strongest MCU performance, but not the worst either.
It was very disappointing. They should have just kept Tony Masters since he is such an awesome character. Nothing to do with gender dislike. They could have kept her as an antagonist but just made her some other kick ass character instead.
Fight scenes were pretty sweet, enjoyable movie but I wish they wouldve tied more things and tease more where its going. Was hoping for a clearer Thunderbolts tease. I hope Taskmaster returns, I thought Valentina was going to try and enroll her instead of Yelena. And hunting down Clint? Why?
I personally don't see Nat being in the Thunderbolts as they're a sort of knock-off avengers team without having Avengers in them. I too question why Valentina chose to frame Clint (I guess it's just another reason to put someone against an avenger)
@@liamcantwell1465 I actually think Valentina is recruiting the gang for Ross, maybe why he wants Clint dead, hes considered a fugitive of the law still and trying to tie the ends. I think Yelena is going to realize going after CLint that Clint is a good guy and once she realizes the bond that he and Nat had, she will end up joining the next Avengers team, while Valentina and Ross ends up forming the Thunderbolts
@@psytron939 I'd be surprised if Clint would still be legitimately considered a threat after fighting bravely to save the world from Thanos, & 1/2 the Earth's population returning after 5 years of presumed death. Manifest, anyone? If Val and Ross want him dead, the reasons seem nefarious--to keep him from foiling their shady plan?
Finally saw it but I didn't think it was that bad,as you said in your breakdown,but I think it happened because as always fans expect a lot more and get dissatisfied with the movie or show... Great video as always Paul!!
I agree! But my expectations were pretty average due to all these TH-camrs being like I was "disappointed" ..and I LOVED IT🤩😍❤ IT WAS AMAZING AND I LOVE SUCH STORIES WHICH TELL US ABOUT WHAT CHARACTERS WERE DOING BETWEEN MOVIES SO I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT🤩🤩
I just watched the movie and I think it was really good. Loved the banter between Natasha and Yelena, and the call backs and fourth wall-like awareness to Natashas superhero pose 😂😂
The villain really felt flat for me, Taskmaster didn’t have much of a menacing presence throughout the movie, she was reduced to a mindless assassin. It would have been cool if we got something more like the comics: a bounty hunter willing to do anything for money, and it would have been cool if he had menacing voice lines.
Taskmaster wasn’t the main villain, never were he or she meant to be, we’ll probably see THE taskmaster later on but she was just apart of a taskmaster program
I'm genuinely so shocked how Marvel fucked up Taskmaster in the MCU. All they had to do was make him a talkative mercenary called "Tony Masters" who has photographic memory and was hired by the Red Room to kill Natasha or whatever. But they somehow fucked up all of that... and another Turning Taskmaster into a girl was fucking stupid. Especially how they kept it as a year long mystery.
I think the Task master was a great reveal, the idea that Black widow is fighting her greatest regret, and Task master mimics her moves is kind of like fighting herself in the past tense. I think its super symbolic and well done.
Honestly, the Taskmaster reveal was about twice as good as I thought it was going to be. I really only expected him to be just another grunt with some cybernetic implants in the end. At least it was someone with ⅛ of a real story.
The cold has left you sounding like a Marvel tough guy: The Puntificator. I liked the movie but really didnt like Ray Winstone. utter guf. Florence Pugh is really good, (her boy friend is Zach Braff so there is hope for all of us). Marvel should have released this before the Loki series.
I love the fact that task master isn’t actually beaten as she is way to strong so they have to either out trick her or break her mind control.( even red guardian can’t beat him on his own)
What it Red Guardian wasn’t lying about fighting Cap in the 80’s…. That can basically confirm he was still secretly active when he went back in time to marry Peggy. He didn’t seem like the type to lie about something like that.
No, Loki never called her Dreykof’s daughter. He is *asking* her what about this person that you ‘killed’. My God why does no one remember this scene correctly?
Time travel steve? Must been separate timeline, TVa should up their game a little 🤔 Edited: that two time travels incident TVA overlooked, I miss agent Carter maybe she would tie up connection there.
@@danwarner7816 but what if TVA is the one that lying? Only worry about who can take them down? What if TVA is not really an "AUTHORITY"? That they don't actually care about the avengers time heist?
yeah I've seen a lot of people saying we felt it was a let down because of the gender swap when that's not the case at all, she didn't really have a character
@@heavyspoilers I'm optimistic that Feige and Marvel try to listen to the fans long-term. *Maybe* we might see a slight retcon as well as a thick and chunky refleshing of the character given how the MCU Taskmaster is received by the fans. But that's just me being really optimistic. It just seems like a disservice to Taskmaster when her character would have been such an obvious shoe-in for a future Thunderbolts project
@@SolarWolf420 people like you are why people can’t enjoy stuff… I personally enjoyed the movie a lot. Yes there’s things that aren’t perfect… It isn’t a Captain America : The Winter Soldier but it’s still good :)
I really enjoyed this movie and I liked the Taskmaster reveal, even though I saw it coming. It does suck the character didn't talk, but that was the point of her in this movie, she was being manipulated and controlled. It's possible the Taskmaster mantel will be taken by someone else, but who knows. People need to chill and realize that the MCU isn't going to be a 1:1 to the comics by now.
The introduction to this video is EXACTLY why I choose to watch your videos above any other TH-cam breakdowns lol I played it like 5 times before starting the video.
He was just a super paranoid old man that almost literally had to have everyone do every single thing for him. Of course he's gonna come up with the best ways to keep himself alive considering he found a way to mind control people. Also, doing it through pheromones keeps anyone that doesnt know about previously from being able to detect it and you dont have to implant it somehow. If they have a sense of smell, they cant hurt him.
Saw this movie this morning an you did a great job in the breakdown. I was waiting to see if you would mention the baby pigs in the opening and how they had the older hogs that were controlled.
I saw this yesterday. Kind of disappointed with what they did with Taskmaster. He is too much of a badass to be reduced so much. And your "GDAMN" makes me cackle.
Just finished it. It's really not as bad as some reviewers acted like it was, I enjoyed it. The only two things that really bothered me were red guardians lack of action and what they did to taskmaster.
What they did to taskmaster had me so mad. I wanted the character to be talking a lot of shit as the fight scenes happen….only to be a mute. Edit: Also red guardian didn’t really do a whole lot. We only see him lift that heavy metal box at the airstrip. I would have like to see another feat to show off his strength (and not arm wrestling.
Agreed with how they underused Red Guardian. They did mention Crimson Dynamo and has a man named Ursa in the movie so I hope they make him gather Winter Guard in a future project.
I like your Ursa theory, but I'm certain he doesn't turn into a bear. The actor 'The Dutch Giant' is in Shang-Chi as Razor first. So it seems to me that he gets out of prison and gets his broken hand replaced by a nice glowing sword
Every time there's a cover of a popular song, people automatically shit on it. It's a psychological mindfuck that is difficult to navigate. There have been many songs that were also covers but they're more popular and people like it because of this. There was nothing wrong with the cover---especially taken objectively and through the ears of anyone who hadn't heard the "original".
I'm confused about why you put original in quotes, that makes no sense. More importantly, this isn't just a cover of a popular song, it is a cover of one of the most important songs written in recent times. It is the anthem of the 90's for many and held closely in the hearts of even more. Also, I'm not sure any music can be "taken objectively," especially a cover song. Music is personal and will effect everyone differently.
I loved it so much. I have no special attachment to Taskmaster, and Natasha is one of my favorite characters and stories. And can't wait to see more Yelena
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Red guardian has his daughter's names tattooed on his arm
How Natasha escaped from Ross is by trading the Red Room data she had copied earlier. At the start of the film, Thunderbolt Ross also says that I thought you called to cut a deal. Maybe it was a foreshadowing.
@@ArchismanBhattacharya don't think it was foreshadowing. She didn't get the photo/vials till after
@@e3vL1 right. Maybe she remembered what he said and thought cutting a deal was possible.
Man I love Scarlett Johansson but Florence Pugh was amazing, for me she stole just about every scene she was in. Her character's sense of humor and timing was on point for me. Honestly before thinking about Natasha being gone was depressing but Yelena in the MCU gives me hope.
I felt the same exact way, David Harbour and Florence Pugh stole the show in this movie 100% I loved them in this movie
I went into BW hoping for something different, I'm not really all that impressed with the movie but I agree with you about Yulana Belova. She looks like she'll do a really decent job as Nats replacement. Sad to say goodbye to Nat in the MCU and if that truly was her last go around that's ashame. I kept hearing reviews of how funny the film was, it had it's moments but far from what I expected too. Red Guardian was a great freaking addition. Here's hoping they work him into other MCU films. Would love to have seen him square off with Steve Rogers. Oh well. To little to late. And don't even get me started on Taskmaster. They fucked the character. The biggest blunder the MCU and Kevin Fiege have made up to this point. I hope enough people bitch about it so they kill this version off and make Tony Masters become Taskmaster. I truly hope that if we do get a Secret Wars two or three movies ending the Saga that we'll get all the dead or retired OG Avengers back. Natasha deserves better. I know Kate Shortland directed this bullshit but did she have any part in writing the script? I wouldn't invite the script writers or Shorthand back for any other MCU projects. One and done for those butchers. Peace
More like that thick frame woo
“You pose… you whip your hair like this and kinda do this… thing with your leg…”
Florence was the easily the best part
At this point, Tony Stark may have created more villains than defeated them
this doesnt even make sense.. hes defeated every one hes created on top of the ones he didnt create, and he snapped thanos and his army away, id argue hes defeated more villains than anyone else in the MCU
@@Youllpayforthat bruh what
@@cesaralonso7429 whats so confusing?
@@Youllpayforthat not mysterio
@@Youllpayforthat Killian had him dead, he didn’t directly deal with Ultron, Mysterio was dealt with by spider man, possibly the villain in this movie. The only ones he created and defeated was the Russian guy in Iron Man 2, and he wasn’t even directly involved in his creation
i hope in the next “mission” alexei will have his own earpiece
Come on man that’s not the plan
Someone give this man an earpiece !!
😂😂😂😂
I hope he gets some more screen time.. he did nothing really bar the opening.
I hope he gets a shield. His character was so disappointing
How to carry on Natasha's legacy through Yelena: Kill Clint. Makes sense.
I think it must be resentment from letting Nat die tho.....
😂😂😂😂
She wants to know what happened. Helena will do what Hawkeye did all those years ago.
Speaking to the person
I imagine they'll do the cliché comic book thing where the hero's fight for a bit before realizing the real enemy is manipulating them. Then they'll team up to take down the villain.
I mean, Yelena doesn't know Clint ... As far as she knows he's just the reason she lost her sister. That's how she'll become Black Widow probably
I hope we see more of the Red Guardian, especially considering how David Habour's character remained insistent that he faced off with Captain America despite their timelines not aligning. I wish his character and similarly, Isaiah Bradley, shared either a scene or two from their past when they were actively serving for their country. Not sure if we'll ever see that but those two characters have enough intrigue for a more fleshed backstory.
I hope we see more of the Red Guardian, considering well you know, " it still fits "
well maybe they did face off when captain america went back in time to deliver the stones but stayed (just a theory)
@@jaymorel8641 I like this theory, but it would imply that this movie took place in an alternate timeline or that red guardian is from a different timeline.
@@jaymorel8641 this 👌
Or....he fought Isiaih Bradley and to him, he was an american super soldier....he assumed he was Cap America!
Loki did not referred to Natasha as Dreykov’s daughter, he was naming the “red in her ledger” which included killing Dreykov’s daughter. He knew this because Clint told him.
But they totally reached to far connecting that line from Avengers to making her Taskmaster. Ruined a great character if you ask me. Sometimes trying to be the smartest mother fucker in the room just doesn't work. Leave well enough alone. I hope they kill off this version of Taskmaster and let Tony Masters rightfully become TM. Marvel shit the bed with this movie and the Taskmaster blunder. Out of what 25 films now? I rank Blackwidow 25.
@@bobtwichew3103 calm down. Marvel has always spun these types of characters and people like you always get butthurt. Guess what, their formula still works. I would hardly rank it last of their films. It was generally entertaining and finally closed off an important character who I still don't think got her just due. Could've been a bit better, but pretty good overall.
@@jhoppz09 I wish the timing of the movie was different. As a comics fan, I loved the twist because usually I’m able to predict the plot of these sorts of things. I thought I saw the entire movie from the numerous “final trailers” but I was pleasantly surprised in theaters. I was only waiting for the setups and Easter eggs. Perfect representation of Black Widow and the display of metaphors to the sex trafficking regime was handled very well.
Yea they reconned that
@@Toasty283 uhm..
Taskmaster in this film does NOT have powers, Says ONE sentence the entire move, Wears a suit which is clearly way to big for her (and is clearly intended for a male but ignore this) and she doesn’t even have free will.
Loved Yelena in the movie, hope to see a lot of her in the Hawkeye series.
Yaa ...hope to see her in future
Yh I'm just sad to see scarlet Johansson go, but maybe she come back in a flashback in future MCU film
@@danwarner7816 let her rest
Black widow watching “moonraker” is a nod to the start of that movie when bond famously free falls without a parachute, something that Black widow does at the end of the movie
Yep
What's the ducktales a nod too huh smart guy. 😛
@@Sjcstro84 it own by Disney
@@chidaluokoro9104 lol damn you right. I watch it on Disney plus
I think everyone can agree the "severe the nerve" was a badass line
I just paid $30 on Disney and I’m not disappointed at all, l loved it, kind of bittersweet for Nat, but I am looking forward to Yelana showing up somewhere.
It’s called streaming it
@@hunterp5252 ok, what’s your point? Everyone knows that, still cost $30.
Watched it for free ┌(;￣◇￣)┘
@@erick_.631 good for you, if everyone did that.. movies would not be made, enjoy your free movie… hope you get caught.
@@lindaouellette6656 He isn’t getting caught. Plus there’s millions that paying for this movie or other movies. 5 percent of those who aren’t buying isn’t gonna effect the sales or hollywood money hungry f*ckers
As soon as I saw "Sister Daughter Avenger" on the tombstone, I started crying.
Me too. And to top that, yelena started whistling. :")
Deadpool is gonna roast Taskmaster so hard in MCU.
Bruh, I really didn't like Taskmaster. The daughter of the villain getting Darth Vadered just had no weight to it with very little setup regarding her. Her entire purpose was getting the mission done and she never did. It really reminds me of the Knights of Ren from the recent Star Wars film, hyped up to be super cool only to get taken down easily. If they kept Tony from the comics as Taskmaster, it likely would've turned out a lot better
Black Widow action scenes are impressive like Captain America The Winter Soldier.
Managed to illicit a couple of audible “oofs” from me, especially in the first Taskmaster/Nat face off. Brutal.
The fight scenes were so on point 🙌🏼 The best scenes I have seen from Natasha and personally Yelena is such a badass
i think they werent very good but i am an actual fighter so.
I find winter soldier a bit better where I find myself only caring for natasha sister and the parents seem stuck in their ways. It's very strange how they never turned up for final fight in endgame
Edited: considering he wanted to be russia captain America
I think Captain America: The Winter Soldier is way better
The Red Guardian Could Be Talking About Isaiah Bradley’s Captain America And Not Steve Roger’s
How? Bradley was 50s Red Guardian was 80s.
No
Even if... Can Alexei not tell the difference between a black guy and a white guy?
@@Pissingonmyflowers they probably fought in the battlefield,where alexei probably doesn't have the time to distinguish if it was Steve or not.
@@vinckduck9690 no they are 40 years apart
I am not comic reader, so I wasn't disappointed by Taskmaster much though. 😐 I mean I really thought she had badass action and she too will be seen in future movies
Then what r u doing here dawg. All my niggas hated this stupid version.
@@ajnunez8788 all my homies hate aj nunez
@Praful J yeah in the cómics he is. Not this stupid mcu version bro. Skip this movie if u don’t want it ruined
@@PaxBisonica89 i take it u liked the movie
@@PaxBisonica89 typical mcu fanboys
I actually liked it, I just hope they'll reboot task master in a future project like they did with the mandarin.
When red guardian was fighting taskmaster he did a bucky with the knife
Your profile pic looks familiar...
Best part in the movie
I don't think that "profile pic" was in that movie
yes i thought i was the only one who noticed
I got hyped even doe i was mad
At least they gave a pretty damn good reason for why none of the other avengers helped unlike Iron Man 3 or The Winter Soldier
Thor dark world always bothered me the most for that.... space ships blowing up london, universe ending event.... but everyone else was busy i presume ... lol
What reason?
@@c4pt4ina69 avengers jsut broke up thats the reason
@@pyrokatarina So you didn't knew about that before black widow?
@@c4pt4ina69 I knew but you had to ask a question to an obvious answer
Red Guardian all but confirms Cap who traveled back to Peggy is alive and in the main MCU timeline.
When he arm wrestles that guy, he says he fought Cap 84/85’ and the guy says he was still in the ice then; and Red says are you calling me a liar?
He clearly fought the Cap who went back in time and was here while the other cap was still in the ice.
Hmmm interesting.
Unless this was a nod to Isaiah Bradley. Didn’t he say to Bucky that he’d been sent to fight Russians at one point?
@@famousthaneus9810 i am more agree to this theory too
I think he was just talking shit.
Black Widow felt like The Americans meets Bourne Identity meets Red Sparrow meets Winter Soldier meets Moonraker
Except not as good as any of those movies/shows.
@@theclayishone yup this movie kind of disappointed me
Can't believe Marvel would make the same mistake with Taskmaster as Wolverine: Origins did with Deadpool
Hopefully that gets fixed
... And Ant-Man and the Wasp did with Ghost
@@saifulbahrainmohamadnoor2887 Well, Ghost is kinda forgivable. Because they legit had some improvement in story and her female twist wasn't kept a secret. She also looked intimidating. The OG Ghost was more of a revenge killer (Still a great character) and became Iron Man's villain without personal rivalry. The movie Ghost was more in pain and wanted to live. Both versions did a great job as they were able to give both intimidating and sad feelings. (it's just my opinion, so I can wrong iyo)
But this Taskmaster didn't even gave those things. Like, they could actually make him a robot made by hydra and it could be better than this.
Yelena is either gonna be a part of the Thunderbolts or the Dark Avengers.
It’s quite literally the same thing I think thunderboltross is already part of the dark avengers
Thunderbolts I suppose
dang so abomination, us agent, and yelena.
Fact.
@@TheKendeHD Maybe Zemo too
“American Pie” is not a love letter, it’s a suicide note…
Exactly. But that is the point. Art is interpreted by different cultures differently. The Russians did not understand it. They thought it was beautiful because they did not have that in Russia.
I'm pretty sure it was about how they took him there, and they told the tale, how his midichlorioans were off the scale, and he might fulfil, that prophecy.
And how many times did Yelena say this would be a good/bad way to die? Makes sense.
I was well on-board for this movie until the 3rd act. The Underwhelming Taskmaster reveal, the bizarre cut from Ross’ convoy approaching to “2 weeks later”. I will say that a smaller, more personal story without world-ending stakes was much appreciated.
That's true but i still appreciated the reveal because it just shows that it's really connected to the plot, but it can be only for me.
Dom after seeing Black widow: Its all about "FAMILY"!
It’s very weird, during the scenes with Natasha back in the same house with her former family, I got a hella Winter Solider vibe from it. Everything felt grounded, real. It didn’t need to be this fantastical world bending movie, but something that hit close to home. Learning acceptance and self accountability. Even though at the end we do learn The Red Room has a pretty world bending plan for their standards, I just cared about the characters, the family. Didn’t care much for the Taskmaster reveal, but it’ll be interesting to see what they do with her and the other Widows. Though we waited forever, I’m not upset with the movie at all.
Graphics and editing are incredible on this one dude, always really look forward to your vids, puns and all. Thanks for all your hard work on these!!
This movie is all about "Family"
Vin diesel entered in the chat
Curse of the fast and furious extended
I really wanna see more Red Guardian he was really good
Same. Sucks that he probably won't get to fight with Steve's cap :/
@@duck-ew5zs no duh 🙄
Hope he shows up in other MCU movies. I wouldn't mind him getting his own solo movie.
My take on Taskmaster: she wasn't even super soldier
But she was like a robot and brainless. And it doesn’t matter since strength isn’t the only attribute that matters.
@@fuzzykoala6168 you don't get the joke 😂
I understand that reference 🤣
@@Rdc_Dom oh sorry, what’s the joke?
@@fuzzykoala6168 it's from falcon and winter soldier
I like how every time you mention “family”, Vin diesel pops up lol
Why is he not popping up with shot gun
the meme is overused but i still laugh everytime
I want yelana to join the avengers after clint reveals her the truth
Same
It would be a nice callback/easter egg to Clint and Nat's Budapest memory if Yelena and Clint meet and fight in Budapest as well.
“But the suns getting really low on dat shit”😂😂😂. No cap, you’re da funniest reviewer bro‼️‼️
I hate how the Taskmaster was done. Hopefully, the character will come back with someone else under the mask.
I was a male version but it is justified since villan is a heartless guy who uses his own daughter. But they could have given different role instead of task master
@@karthiiraja17 nah they shouldn't have changed it to a girl
@@karthiiraja17 and they literally could have changed his backstory
Or if the whole brainwashing thing is over she’ll act like the comic book Taskmaster sarcastic and an asshole
The chip in her spine is the key to her abilities. Look for that to play a factor.
Just finished watching the movie and opened youtube. Talk about perfect timing!
Also, Natasha is wearing the same necklace she had in The Winter Soldier, the little arrow that should represent her friendship with Clint
That is super cute
Don't make me cry
That necklace was added by Scarlett Johansson
Not only did the TM reveal undermine Natasha's character arc, it wasted the potential to have unique/new type of antagonist. So many good parts to the film, but this was the most forced character twist in MCU history, and one that only cheapens the story.
Ill start by saying I thought Task Master was a bit shit but I see this as an origin and hopefully, will grow into the bad ass we know. Also, the 'twist' was a bit obvious.
*Spoiler*
I thought Drakov's daughter worked well. Nat was screwed up thinking she killed a kid....and instead finds out she didnt kill her, she just messed her right up and delivered her to Drakov....who made her life a misery as one of his slave-experiments.
I think she found it worse that she was alive, in that condition.
I was expecting Dottie Underwood from Agent Carter like character under the mask. Dottie perfectly match TM's uncanny reputation. So I was disappointed by the reveal however since mcu is ongoing and in BW they made TM a protocol/program like something I have hope that in future we might get to see epic villan TM.
@@Vor567tez They can't keep using us as beta testers for better characters down the line, I love this shit, the MCU has been my home away from broken home for a decade, honestly just hope they can instill the same care they have toward their heroes, into their antagonists, cuz like the god of outcomes says, "No one bad is ever truly bad, and no one good is ever truly good." The movie itself was good, just the TM thing was off.
@@Kiskey agree
The Taskmaster reveal was pretty disappointing, but the movie was an alright watch. Definitely not the strongest MCU performance, but not the worst either.
I saw the reveal coming right after the Budapest scene
It was very disappointing. They should have just kept Tony Masters since he is such an awesome character. Nothing to do with gender dislike. They could have kept her as an antagonist but just made her some other kick ass character instead.
Fight scenes were pretty sweet, enjoyable movie but I wish they wouldve tied more things and tease more where its going. Was hoping for a clearer Thunderbolts tease. I hope Taskmaster returns, I thought Valentina was going to try and enroll her instead of Yelena. And hunting down Clint? Why?
I personally don't see Nat being in the Thunderbolts as they're a sort of knock-off avengers team without having Avengers in them. I too question why Valentina chose to frame Clint (I guess it's just another reason to put someone against an avenger)
Something to do with the hawkeye tv show
@@liamcantwell1465 I actually think Valentina is recruiting the gang for Ross, maybe why he wants Clint dead, hes considered a fugitive of the law still and trying to tie the ends. I think Yelena is going to realize going after CLint that Clint is a good guy and once she realizes the bond that he and Nat had, she will end up joining the next Avengers team, while Valentina and Ross ends up forming the Thunderbolts
@@psytron939 I'd be surprised if Clint would still be legitimately considered a threat after fighting bravely to save the world from Thanos, & 1/2 the Earth's population returning after 5 years of presumed death. Manifest, anyone? If Val and Ross want him dead, the reasons seem nefarious--to keep him from foiling their shady plan?
Finally saw it but I didn't think it was that bad,as you said in your breakdown,but I think it happened because as always fans expect a lot more and get dissatisfied with the movie or show... Great video as always Paul!!
I agree! But my expectations were pretty average due to all these TH-camrs being like I was "disappointed" ..and I LOVED IT🤩😍❤ IT WAS AMAZING AND I LOVE SUCH STORIES WHICH TELL US ABOUT WHAT CHARACTERS WERE DOING BETWEEN MOVIES SO I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT🤩🤩
Dude how did you watch it ? It's not released in India yet.
@@shiva5680 .....telegram...
I just watched the movie and I think it was really good. Loved the banter between Natasha and Yelena, and the call backs and fourth wall-like awareness to Natashas superhero pose 😂😂
The villain really felt flat for me, Taskmaster didn’t have much of a menacing presence throughout the movie, she was reduced to a mindless assassin. It would have been cool if we got something more like the comics: a bounty hunter willing to do anything for money, and it would have been cool if he had menacing voice lines.
@Rachel Asher Taskmaster is Anthony Masters. This is Trashmaster
Taskmaster wasn’t the main villain, never were he or she meant to be, we’ll probably see THE taskmaster later on but she was just apart of a taskmaster program
I'm so glad I'm not the only one that hates that cover of Smell's Like Teen Spirit!
Ye I love it mate
It was total garbage
I'm genuinely so shocked how Marvel fucked up Taskmaster in the MCU. All they had to do was make him a talkative mercenary called "Tony Masters" who has photographic memory and was hired by the Red Room to kill Natasha or whatever. But they somehow fucked up all of that... and another Turning Taskmaster into a girl was fucking stupid. Especially how they kept it as a year long mystery.
you said everything i was thinking
They've done that gender swapping twist on every villain in this phase so far
@@nicholasbiddle7893 not a fan of it
I think the Task master was a great reveal, the idea that Black widow is fighting her greatest regret, and Task master mimics her moves is kind of like fighting herself in the past tense. I think its super symbolic and well done.
Honestly, the Taskmaster reveal was about twice as good as I thought it was going to be. I really only expected him to be just another grunt with some cybernetic implants in the end. At least it was someone with ⅛ of a real story.
yelena was a whole ass mood the entire time
She cute asf
@@TWD77710 that too
The cold has left you sounding like a Marvel tough guy: The Puntificator.
I liked the movie but really didnt like Ray Winstone. utter guf. Florence Pugh is really good, (her boy friend is Zach Braff so there is hope for all of us). Marvel should have released this before the Loki series.
Ooooo that’s a good one
@@heavyspoilers Thank you, thank you, I will be here all week.
Well said.
Yea I like Ray but his cockney-russian in this was weird.
They should have released it before Infinity War lol.
I love the fact that task master isn’t actually beaten as she is way to strong so they have to either out trick her or break her mind control.( even red guardian can’t beat him on his own)
Natasha wears the arrow necklace in the first half of the movie (she wore it in CA:CW). According to Scarlett, this was a gift by Clint.
Taskmaster was underwhelming in my opinion. Hope she gets justice in the future
She did beat a super soldier 🤷♂️
What it Red Guardian wasn’t lying about fighting Cap in the 80’s…. That can basically confirm he was still secretly active when he went back in time to marry Peggy.
He didn’t seem like the type to lie about something like that.
Russia didn't make Bucky a super-soldier, it was Red Skull and Zola.
Aka Germany
Actually the winter soldier program was a combined hydra + soviet program. So in a way, russia did
Deepshit Zola is Russian
@@theweeknd6224 Zola is Swiss, he corrected Cap in Winter Soldier when Steve called him German. Dipshit
@@socraticmethod-man9808 I mean technically he's Sokovian
Perfect timing, just done watching it 3 minutes ago
...that impression in the beginning was uncanny.
How come no one has mentioned Iron Maiden’s masking in the background of her hidden armory room
I love how almost every time “family” was said, you put in Dom. I think you need to do this from now on, “like poetry, it rhymes.”
I hate what they did to Taskmaster. I hope they did 'Ironman 3 Shang Chi' thing and let the real Taskmaster stand up.
I really like that cover actually
Watched the Premiere last night in a REAL THEATER and it was a great time. Good flick, good music lots of fun.
No, Loki never called her Dreykof’s daughter. He is *asking* her what about this person that you ‘killed’.
My God why does no one remember this scene correctly?
No he did call Dreykof's daughter in Avengers interrogation scene
Mandela effect
@@Lifesuckslol007 it's dreykov* and yes ur right loki did call her dreykov's daughter.
@@Lifesuckslol007 no he didn't he said that name to increase natasha guilt as she said she like to wipe out the red in her ledger
@@charantej3963 No, he was mentioning Dreykov's daughter, Antonia (Task Master) whom Natasha thought she killed
Yay!! I JUST finished watching the movie and the post credit breakdown 😆😆
Just saw this film and it does not disappoint at all, highly recommended
Yeah I guess it's one someone can like and some just find it average
So did Red Guardian fight Bradley, time traveling Steve, or is he just lying?
I was thinking time travel Steve. He seemed like he was telling the truth lol
Time travel steve 👀
Time travel steve? Must been separate timeline, TVa should up their game a little 🤔
Edited: that two time travels incident TVA overlooked, I miss agent Carter maybe she would tie up connection there.
@@danwarner7816 but what if TVA is the one that lying? Only worry about who can take them down? What if TVA is not really an "AUTHORITY"? That they don't actually care about the avengers time heist?
Bradley.
I wished Tony Masters would've been Taskmaster. No problem with gender though
Maybe she'll will change her name to Antonia Masters, now that she has freedom
yeah I've seen a lot of people saying we felt it was a let down because of the gender swap when that's not the case at all, she didn't really have a character
Yeah same
@@heavyspoilers I'm optimistic that Feige and Marvel try to listen to the fans long-term. *Maybe* we might see a slight retcon as well as a thick and chunky refleshing of the character given how the MCU Taskmaster is received by the fans. But that's just me being really optimistic. It just seems like a disservice to Taskmaster when her character would have been such an obvious shoe-in for a future Thunderbolts project
I am still hoping for Kevin Feige and the MCU to introduce Tony Masters. Taskmaster in this Black Widow movie was just a cosplay.
I’ve literally just came out of the cinema and saw this!
Such a great movie :D
Couldn’t believe the taskmaster twist
Taskmaster being a tech girl with no powers sucked
"great movie" nah man
@@SolarWolf420 people like you are why people can’t enjoy stuff…
I personally enjoyed the movie a lot.
Yes there’s things that aren’t perfect…
It isn’t a Captain America : The Winter Soldier but it’s still good :)
David Harbour as red guardian was brilliant. Loved every scene is was in and great comedic timing! Hope we see him again
I really enjoyed this movie and I liked the Taskmaster reveal, even though I saw it coming. It does suck the character didn't talk, but that was the point of her in this movie, she was being manipulated and controlled. It's possible the Taskmaster mantel will be taken by someone else, but who knows.
People need to chill and realize that the MCU isn't going to be a 1:1 to the comics by now.
Taskmaster did talk in the end when BW freed her from control
@@mathenis right, but I meant throughout the movie, not just at the end.
maybe alexei went against “post-endgame” captain america, the one that got old..i mean, it would fit right in the timeline..i guess
the puns had me in stitches all the way through....careful paul marvel could be ringing you as a future writer
11:40 "Rick Mason the agent, and Mason was an agent", laughed so loud at this that my dog now thinks I'm a weirdo
The vest Yelena gives Natasha is the same vest Natasha wears in Infinity war
So many pockets
really? how did you notice? no shit sherlock
@@SolarWolf420 hahaaahahahaha take a chill pill nerd😂😂
I hope it's clear we haven't seen the last of Taskmaster or mind controlled Widows.... Lady Hydra is going to have fun with all her toys.
I never want to see Taskmaster again
@@ur.mom117 I loved him in the comics but the film ruined the character
@@ur.mom117 if they use the actual Tony Masters Task master then I'm down but if they try and make it someone else get rid of them
Tony Stark should have gotten a life sentence after that Ultron thing tbh
lmao true
Been waiting for this video! Great job again!!
Florence Pugh vs Hailee Steinfield ?!?! Thank the heavens 🙏🏽
The introduction to this video is EXACTLY why I choose to watch your videos above any other TH-cam breakdowns lol I played it like 5 times before starting the video.
Hahah thank you
So many people fell down on the back in this movie, we get it Kevin she's eventually gonna die like that
Lmao chill
I can see why it was delayed but I cant let her go much like clint in endgame
I expected way more. I rank it as the MCUs worst effort so far. Two thumbs down.
@@bobtwichew3103 I assumed this was an origin story but I had high expectations, still a good movie, not white noise worth though in my opinion 😂
I watch both you and Ryan Airey and I love the bit that you’re in a feud, it’s hilarious! Thanks for another great one Paul!
Did anyone else think the pheromone thing was super dumb
The “sever the nerve” part made up for it a bit though
He was just a super paranoid old man that almost literally had to have everyone do every single thing for him. Of course he's gonna come up with the best ways to keep himself alive considering he found a way to mind control people. Also, doing it through pheromones keeps anyone that doesnt know about previously from being able to detect it and you dont have to implant it somehow. If they have a sense of smell, they cant hurt him.
Amazing every second of loved it!!!! Love marvel and these ladies
Snuck Vin Diesel in there like we wouldn't notice
Saw this movie this morning an you did a great job in the breakdown. I was waiting to see if you would mention the baby pigs in the opening and how they had the older hogs that were controlled.
I saw this yesterday. Kind of disappointed with what they did with Taskmaster. He is too much of a badass to be reduced so much. And your "GDAMN" makes me cackle.
Just finished it. It's really not as bad as some reviewers acted like it was, I enjoyed it. The only two things that really bothered me were red guardians lack of action and what they did to taskmaster.
same. Everything was good and the characters are likeable. They could've done a better taskmaster imo
What they did to taskmaster had me so mad.
I wanted the character to be talking a lot of shit as the fight scenes happen….only to be a mute.
Edit: Also red guardian didn’t really do a whole lot. We only see him lift that heavy metal box at the airstrip. I would have like to see another feat to show off his strength (and not arm wrestling.
Agreed with how they underused Red Guardian. They did mention Crimson Dynamo and has a man named Ursa in the movie so I hope they make him gather Winter Guard in a future project.
@@duck-ew5zs I caught the Red Dynamo reference when watching but I didn’t know the guy who got his hand broke was Ursa 😂
It's hilarious when Dom appears everytime you mention family.
I like your Ursa theory, but I'm certain he doesn't turn into a bear. The actor 'The Dutch Giant' is in Shang-Chi as Razor first. So it seems to me that he gets out of prison and gets his broken hand replaced by a nice glowing sword
wait what thats the same actor?
@@pandanganmatiyn1487 I thought it was, but looking further into it, it seems like it's not. They look very similar, tho
Awesome! Thanks
Every time there's a cover of a popular song, people automatically shit on it. It's a psychological mindfuck that is difficult to navigate. There have been many songs that were also covers but they're more popular and people like it because of this. There was nothing wrong with the cover---especially taken objectively and through the ears of anyone who hadn't heard the "original".
I'm confused about why you put original in quotes, that makes no sense. More importantly, this isn't just a cover of a popular song, it is a cover of one of the most important songs written in recent times. It is the anthem of the 90's for many and held closely in the hearts of even more.
Also, I'm not sure any music can be "taken objectively," especially a cover song. Music is personal and will effect everyone differently.
Great review
yow i love how the "dom family" meme was incorporated in the vid.
And your user name too 😅
This video's comic animation was good. I really liked it. Good job.
I LITERALLY JUST FINISHED BLACK WIDOW AND U POST THIS?? I LOVE IT
I loved it so much. I have no special attachment to Taskmaster, and Natasha is one of my favorite characters and stories. And can't wait to see more Yelena
I love taskmaster, but hate that she was reduced to a brainless minion. It seems like a waste.
I immediately said quit gender swapping
@@louiedoee why? Like honestly who cares? 😂😂
@@fuzzykoala6168 I mean if you know taskmaster as a Marvel character you'd say wow they really just made taskmaster a bitch.
With the Bond references and Rachel Weisz being the wife of a Bond. “It’s like poetry, it all rhymes.”
Taskmaster's Character was totally wasted like Iron Man 3 Fake Mandarin.
Smashed the like *3000!* 👍🏻