Review of The New Mutants (2020) by Wakefulcrane01 — 12 Sep 2020

7.5/10.

*MINOR SPOILERS* Although it has its fair share of problems I really "the new mutants" enjoyed the movie. I really dig the horror themes in it and, although now that CB movies are getting more experimental, for a movie that was meant7.5/10.

*MINOR SPOILERS*.

Although it has its fair share of problems I really "the new mutants" enjoyed the movie. I really dig the horror themes in it and, although now that CB movies are getting more experimental, for a movie that was meant to come out in 2018. New mutants would of helped paved a way for more horror themed comic book movies. Especially for the kid friendly MCU movies. some of the characters I felt really stand out. mainly the troubled illyana/magik and the smart mouthed roberto/sunspot but I felt like some defining that moments could of helped fleshed out these characters. A example could be illyana's past like what where those smiley demons and why did she kill 18 men? Sam/cannonball did fall flat regarding his presence but I did like how protective and friendly he was to his fellow patients/prisoners.

I really did enjoy Dani's and Rahne's relationship. yes I admit it did feel abit rushed and I would of loved to explore rahnne's religious upbringing in the movie, another missed moment in the movie, I feel like there relationship could of helped be a starting point for LGBT representation in marvel movies. especially in 2018 when representation was starting to pave way with phase three.

(Marvel or Disney if your reading this saying a character is LGBT and only dropping a few throw away comments about IS NOT representation) This movie does have some good moments. Them being the chemistry and performance of the main cast, the horror themes (especially for a PG-13) and that final fight with the demon bear, props to illyana for being a major badass.

Final Thoughts.

After the sh*t show that was "Dark Phoenix" I am glad that the Sony X-men-verse did end with something bold and new. While the movie does some flaws with its pacing and character arcs. I feel like this movie is a fun watch especially if your in the market for something that isnt too complex and easy to follow. Overall I liked the movie and hope that Marvel integrates some of the characters into the MCU, Mainly blue hunt as Mirage and Anya Taylor-Joy as Magik, or use dani and rahnne as an example for Queer characters.

Lastly shout out for the logan reference.