Tag: Grounded Superhero Movies
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Spider-Man: Lotus (2023) Review: Love, Loss, and Moving On
Directed by Gavin J. Konop and starring Warden Wayne and Sean Thomas Reid in the lead roles, Spider-Man Lotus is a beautifully crafted film, even if rough around the edges on occasion. While it is labelled as a superhero fan film, I believe the description doesn’t give you the complete picture. It’s a piece about…
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Mortal (2020) Review: A Grounded and Gritty Take on the Thor Origin Story
If you prefer films that take the most honest, unflinching stance, over crowd-pleasing ones, you can’t go wrong with Mortal (2020). Directed by Andre Øvredal and starring Nat Wolff, this stunning fantasy action film explores the terrifying repercussions of a God losing his temper. Unlike mainstream blockbusters, which mention the collateral damage as a footnote,…