Why do I still go to these useless Marvel movies? They’re continual disappointments and this one is no exception. It merges the misfit angle of “Guardians of the Galaxy” with previous Avengers concepts. The new group of lesser superheroes ends up banding together against a greater force (of course). The ensemble includes Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan with David Harbour providing some gruff humor. As the smiling villain, the bemused presence of Julia Louis-Dreyfus is always welcome. Lewis Pullman makes a charming new character, although the mental health theme that emerges is really too trendy and too much. What happened to the heroes who kicked ass with impunity? The expected action scenes are unmemorable and the dialogue seldom adds much wit. Marvel fans will probably welcome the opportunity for this new group, but I found it a lukewarm rehash of what’s come before. (Of course, there’s a post-credit scene that promises a sequel.) 
(1.5 / 5)
