Saturday, July 10, 2021
Black Widow
Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow finally gets her origin story & a fitting farewell, since by now, most of us know of the tragic events of “Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame. First we meet Russian undercover agents, Alexei & Melina (David Harbour & Rachel Weisz) along with their surrogate daughters, Natasha & Yelena, who are fleeing Ohio in 1995. Then, we jump to just after “Captain America: Civil War” where the amazing action & fabulous fights scenes explode on to the big screen. The plot involves the Taskmaster, Red Dust, a prison break, an avalanche, a family union, the Red Room, mind control, & sleeper agents. It’s the pandemic delayed Marvel-ous good time that many have been waiting for. Florence Pugh plays Natasha’s sister, who might be inheriting the MCU title role. Harbour brings some comic relief to the film. As always, stay to the end of the credits for a hint to a future film & a surprise cameo.
Alien gives it 3½ “pheromone lock” stars out of 4.
