Werewolf by Night (2022)

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   Outrageous Buttocks

   Heinous 5 months 2 weeks ago
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   Siskoid

   Disney+'s Halloween trifle, Werewolf by Night, is a very fun almost-hour starring three characters from Marvel Comics' supernatural side that I want to see again. So it's a success (if not a triumph), and Gael García Bernal is a real get for the lead. If I'm not giving it full marks, it's that it doesn't commit to anything wholeheartedly (except entertaining its audience). It's a Universal Monster pastiche, but beyond the credits and black & white (note also that the comic magazine WAS in black & white), it doesn't do much to create the illusion of an older film - the action, effects, camera work and storytelling are strictly modern. It has its horror moments (and more gore than what you expect from the MCU), but it's ultimately too silly and jokey to provide any real chills. And in terms of bringing the comics to life, creative license is in full effect and it's sometimes debatable if they're done better than the source originals. Well, in the case of Jack, yes, I think this is a fine interpretation. Regardless, let's hope these three aren't relegated to annual specials; they deserve more. 1 year 6 months ago

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