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Among the cast, David Harbour’s Red Guardian stands out for injecting humor and lightness in a movie otherwise dominated by gloom. His hype-man personality offers a needed contrast to the film’s depressive tone. Florence Pugh’s character, however, is deemed disappointingly monotone and underdeveloped. The reviewer criticizes Marvel’s ongoing struggles with writing strong female characters, noting that Pugh’s portrayal is hampered by a personality that feels forced and uninspiring.
The Central Themes: Morality of Crime and Heroism
At the core of Thunderbolts lies a provocative exploration of moralities—specifically, how heroes deal with villains and criminals. The reviewer emphasizes two opposing viewpoints: