- Marvel’s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier Finale Review – ‘One World, One People’
There is a turning point in this finale which makes the running time worthwhile. Forget that extended action sequence, redemptive team up segue and power broker reveal. Those moments may have been pretty, awe inspiring and polished like a new pin, but they were ultimately window dressing. Where this final episode really starts to gain … - Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 5 Review – ‘Truth’
For those who feel short changed by this series, episode five brings something substantial to the table. Wyatt Russell finally steps out of the shadows, taking ownership of John Walker in all his tarnished glory. Brandishing that shield and kneeling like a penitent man, his presence will be forever burned into the collective unconscious. What …Continue reading “Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 5 Review – ‘Truth’”
- Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 4 Review – ‘The Whole World is Watching’
There is no denying the chemistry between Bucky, Sam and Baron Zemo. Daniel Bruhl is having a blast adding humanising shades to his heinous creation. He may never to be trusted, but neither is Zemo likely to be dull. Theological conversations, cyclical debates and navel gazing may be happening around him, but he does his … - Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 3 Review – ‘Power Broker’
There is nothing wrong with formulaic action adventures. Globe trotting action flicks have been making people happy for over a hundred years. The Falcon and the Winter Soldier embraces this ethos by visiting exotic locales, introducing a plethora of underworld connections and bringing in an old adversary. In so doing, it not only includes essential genre elements …Continue reading “Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 3 Review – ‘Power Broker’”
- Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 Review – ‘Star-Spangled Man’
With the advent of Wyatt Russell as John Walker something has started to happen this week. Friction has been quickly introduced to a show which spent much of its opener defining boundaries. What we get a lot more of, a lot more quickly, is Sam and Bucky. That smart arse chemistry which made those initial …Continue reading “Marvel’s The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Episode 2 Review – ‘Star-Spangled Man’”
- Marvel’s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier – Episode 1 Review
After the radical departure of WandaVision, The Falcon and The Winter Soldier lands squarely in familiar Marvel territory. This opener feels like a refresher as Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan slip back into the action seamlessly. Aerial set pieces, high octane visuals and moments of moderate threat carefully influence mood. Back story is slotted in amongst essential relationship building, …Continue reading “Marvel’s The Falcon and The Winter Soldier – Episode 1 Review”