‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ (2017) is again a visual feast
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): James Gunn delivers a fun sequel.
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‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’ (2017) is again a visual feast
MCU gets metaphysical in ‘Doctor Strange’ (2016)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The MCU cribs from “Inception” as Benedict Cumberbatch joins the fold.
‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ reviews
John’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” review, johnvhansen.com, Jan. 3, 2015 John’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” flashback review, May 27, 2018
Colorful settings, characters drive ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ (2014)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): James Gunn and the Guardians join the MCU.
The Force is weak with lackluster ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ (Movie review)
First, some background on some apprehensions I carried with me into the theater when I saw “Solo: A Star Wars Story” last night. My excitement for “Solo” dropped to near zero when Lucasfilm fired directors […]
‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’ (2014) raises the MCU bar
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The second Cap film raises the bar for the MCU.
Black lends his idiosyncratic touch to ‘Iron Man 3’ (2013)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Shane Black joins the MCU to cap the Iron Man trilogy.
Whedon successfully assembles ‘The Avengers’ (2012)
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): TV legend Whedon successfully moves into tentpole filmmaking.
‘Iron Man 2’ (2010) doesn’t distinguish itself from the original
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): The sequel repeats too many beats from the original.
‘Iron Man’ (2008) modestly, confidently launches MCU
An outsider’s take on the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Movie review): Downey’s character confidently launches the MCU.