A group of 8 superheroes have been sent to Earth, where they’ve lived for centuries protecting us from monsters. The re-emergence of the creatures’ in current times brings them back together, but not before several flashbacks for backstory. This impressive cast manages to pull off the performances with conviction and director Chloé Zhao has allowed them plenty of room for interactions. There are also some beautiful visuals. However, all of this drama comes at a price: pace. Even though there are decent action scenes peppered thru the plot, these slow moments get a bit tiresome, esp. at a 2:37 run time. This iteration is notable for several hero firsts, including one who’s openly-gay (with a kiss), a hearing-impaired woman and several who are not Caucasian.
NOTE: As usual with Marvel, stay thru the title credits for a surprise new character and thru the final credits for a mysterious teaser.
(3 / 5)