Yelena (To Natasha)
You are such a poser.
Marvel's Black Widow (2021) -+++ Today, in the prime format for such a film, I went to the local mainstream movie theater and experienced this warmhearted, delicate, slice of life; of a subdued, docile Russian family with. . . well, okay, the occasional disturbance of the peace. What one may concur, if one was of the mind, to classify as a tad, dare I say -- conflict(ish)?
But. Hey, What family doesn't? Am I right?
Working the bill of both a side/solitary story occurring between
Captain America: Civil War (2016) and
Avengers: Infinity War (2018), we have a past debt to settle intertwined with an introduction to the Super Hero family of Natasha Romanov. Her scientific mother, Melina (Rachel Weisz), the simple muscle father, Alexi (David Harbour), and the little sister, now a deadly assassin, Yelena (Florence Pugh).
Yelena herself having an introductory role as a likely new character to future Marvel endeavors. Which I think is pretty f@ckin awesome considering how much I loved her persona and her interaction with Natasha and their estranged "family." The dynamic being a strong favorite of my viewing. Giving me a very entertaining "heart" to this Action Film with Espionage nuances. Their family sit down to eat, drink vodka and grumble with each other being one of my favorite scenes.
Said 'heart" being cohesive that endears so many of these Marvel films beyond mere popcorn-munching eye candy of explosives, shoot-outs, assortments of chases, and narrowing action scenes.
In fact, I enjoyed the Romanov "family's" storyline so much; I even got a little weepy at some of the more sentimental scenes. It was a lovely thing.
I'll be adding this one to my collection of specific favorites of Marvel to rewatch and be entertained by.