Black Widow 2021 Movie

It took over a decade, but Black Widow finally got her solo film. And while it comes late, it more than makes up for the delay. This isn’t just another Marvel action spectacle — it’s an emotional, intimate, and worthy send-off for one of the MCU’s most beloved characters. Scarlett Johansson bids farewell to Natasha Romanoff with a grounded, nuanced performance that brings real humanity to the role. The film focuses less on superpowers and more on trauma, found family, and the weight of past choices. There’s smart humor, tight spy-style action, and strong chemistry — especially between Johansson and Florence Pugh, who steals nearly every scene she’s in. Director Cate Shortland keeps the pacing sharp, mixing chase sequences with quieter, emotionally charged moments. Sure, some visuals could be better polished, and a few plot beats feel familiar, but when the story focuses on what matters — giving Natasha a voice and purpose — it really shines. What’s refreshing is that the film doesn’t exist just to set up the next Marvel arc. Black Widow stands on its own as a story about identity, freedom, and redemption. It might not be flawless, but it has something a lot of recent MCU entries lack: heart.

(2h13,2h14,2h28) - 2h10 2h15 2h20 2h25 2h30 2h35 2h40 2h45 2h50 2h55 3h00 3h05 3h10 3h15 3h20 (3h35)

Really enjoyed it. Nonstop action throughout.