![]() Then, in 2021, she reached new heights as president, physical and post-production, visual effects and animation production. She first joined Marvel in 2006 as chief of visual effects and post-production, and was promoted to executive producer for The Avengers in 2012. The reasons for her departure are currently unknown, though there is speculation that recent Disney cutbacks in Marvel Studios’ content production plans for Disney+, as well as the less-than-stellar theatrical run for current MCU outing Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, may have played a role in Alonso’s decision to move on.Īlonso’s nearly two-decade tenure with Marvel and then Disney (after its 2009 Marvel Studios purchase) saw the MCU become the highest-grossing film franchise of all time. With a franchise this old, repetitiveness is almost expected, but this film seems to change pace in the most appropriate and entertaining way.Award-winning Marvel Studios EVP Victoria Alonso, executive producer on many high profile MCU projects beginning with Iron Man, has shocked the industry with her exit last Friday from the company. While the jury’s still out on Shang-Chi’s box office performance, Disney has to be over the moon with these early reactions.Īside from some over-the-top third act woes, Shang-Chi is being unanimously described as a must-see theatrical experience that stands out amongst 13 years of MCU filmography. The fighting is another level and it has some hilarious moments throughout it." MASSIVE WORD OF MOUTH BOOST FOR SHANG-CHI Simu shines bringing a long overdue comics character to the silver screen. "#ShangChi is an action packed adventure that checks all the summer blockbuster boxes. Geeks of Color's Dorian Parks added that the film still has those trademark Marvel "hilarious moments" while also checking "all the summer blockbuster boxes." Ultimately delivers epic action and the intimate moments to land. The third act is full of surprises but sometimes is a little crazier than is needed. "#ShangChi is such a personal, family story at its core. Writer and actress Dani Fernandez praised the film's fight choreography while also giving major props to star Meng'er Zhang's portrayal of Xialing. "#ShangChi is an absolute triumph, unexpectedly spiritual and emotionally complex, with some of the very best action in the MCU. Simu Liu is your new favorite Avenger and the movie’s myriad influences (everything from Jackie Chan to Hayao Miyazaki) pay off big time. Looked and sounded perfect."ĭrew Taylor of Vanity Fair and SYFY WIRE had high praise for leading man Simu Liu, saying he "is your new favorite Avenger." Got to see it in imax tonight and this is how you want to see it. Simu Liu literally kicks so much ass and he is perfectly cast. Love that it opens the door to a new world that I can’t wait to see more of. "#shangchi is like no Marvel movie you’ve seen. Loads of fun, great fight choreography, & likeable characters galore!"Ĭollider's Steve Weintraub stressed that it "is like no Marvel movie you've seen" while also saying it "opens the door to a new world" set in the MCU. ![]() "#ShangChi was a blast! Actually, Marvel's first true "family movie" that has a lot of heart. The Wrap's Umberto Gonzalez mentions that Shang-Chi is Marvel's "first true family movie" with plenty of "likeable characters." Shang and Katy are instant MCU all-stars." Couldn’t hear some of the post credit scene dialogue due to cheering. ![]() "The #ShangChi crowd was the most enthusiastic I have been with since Endgame. The Hollywood Reporter's Aaron Couch called the theater atmosphere "the most enthusiastic been with since Endgame. "I really dug #ShangChi! There is a lot not in the trailers (maybe avoid ads in the next couple of weeks I fear will show more?) and it has its own vibe and distinct elements that make it stand out and not feel like a standard origin story. Marvel has another hit on its hands."įandom's Eric Goldman emphasized that the film has "a lot not in the trailers" and presents "distinct elements" that set it apart from the typical origin stories. Get ready to know Simu Liu's name if you don't already. It's full of INCREDIBLE, beautifully choreographed fight scenes and full of badass women.
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