It's dumb and full of plot holes--but that's okay

Rating: 6/10 (25 January 2019)

I can't tell you how many times I noticed something amiss in this movie, only to have the pace and sheer likability of it have me forget about it almost immediately. Visually, it's stunning and once you get the idea, fun to watch.
Shakespeare it ain't, but somehow the movie manages to make it all work. The dialog is cheesy and many interactions are camp. I mean what other superhero movie can you think of that tries to make us feel something for a bad guy that just killed a bunch of innocent people? Okay, maybe Loki. But in the same scene? Or one that has an endless kiss that takes place in lieu of the hero stopping the carnage of a major battle? That latter was a bit much for me, but hey...
Obviously, the movie doesn't want you to take anything too seriously, so don't. Just sit back and enjoy a nearly endless stream of fascinating visuals and action sequences, and the off-kilter approach. It looks like they had lots of fun making it, and that comes through.