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The release of Black Widow is not very far now. The next Marvel Studios superhero movie is set to land in theaters and on Disney Plus (via Premier Access) on Friday, July 9, but some lucky people have already had a chance to see it ahead of schedule.
Critics and reporters were recently invited to advanced in-person screenings of the upcoming MCU film. With the embargo on social media backlash lifted, many have given their thoughts on Black Widow’s long-awaited solo adventure.
Suffice it to say, Black Widow looks like another great entry into the MCU, many critics in particular have praised the film’s cast and action sequences.
We’ve rounded up the best reactions to Black Widow below, so check them out as you prepare to watch the first MCU movie since Spider-Man: Far From Home in 2019.
First off, ComicBook.com’s Brandon Davis praised the onscreen chemistry between Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh, who play Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova, respectively:
Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh are brilliant as Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova (especially when they’re together!) In #BlackWidow. Epic spy thriller. The relationship is so much fun to watch develop and fits very well into the history of the MCU. You are going to feel things. pic.twitter.com/GQiRcjvTeX June 17, 2021
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Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango screenwriter Erik Davis compared Black Widow to the Mission: Impossible series, as well as the crime film / road trip by buddies Thelma & Louise:
Marvel movies are back! #BlackWidow is a tense, action-packed spy thriller that truly complements Natasha’s story in a visceral and emotional way. Florence Pugh crushes him and is an instant MCU icon. It’s like the MCU’s Bond movie with undertones of MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE & THELMA & LOUISE. pic.twitter.com/bauc2XVQlF June 17, 2021
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Variety’s Courtney Howard reserved praise for the film’s sets, calling them “exciting” and “capable built”:
#BlackWidow is excellent. An exhilarating dose of adrenaline. Scarlett Johansson and Florence Pugh have mastered ballet jokes and stunts. David Harbor is absolutely brilliant. Large action sets are thrilling, propulsive, and skillfully constructed. Multilayer thematic resonance. pic.twitter.com/ew9r1NXvfL June 17, 2021
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Beyond the trailer, Grace Randolph said Black Widow was a “very raw movie” in terms of the emotional side, before reminding MCU fans to be aware of the potential spoilers that are making the rounds online at from now on:
I saw #BlackWidow! A #Marvel star was born with #YelenaBelova from #FlorencePugh 🔥💅🔪💥 A LOT of talk but the action scenes are great. Very raw movie, especially the first 2 / 3There are 2 revelations 👀 take proper precautions to avoid spoilers.Review embargo lifts on 6/29 pic.twitter.com/afS8ifHqWtJune 17, 2021
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BuzzFeed’s Nora Dominick has said that Black Widow could be her “favorite solo origin movie in the MCU” so far, adding that Florence Pugh’s Yelena was “born for the MCU”:
#BlackWidow is perhaps one of my favorite solo origin movies in the MCU. There is something about seeing Natasha finally understand her story that made me emotional in the best possible way. Also, Florence Pugh was born for the MCU, and her dynamic with Scarlett is a triumphJune 17, 2021
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Finally, Nerdist’s Dan Casey agreed that a standalone Black Widow movie was long overdue. However, Casey also said it was “far from my favorite MCU entry,” explaining that it looked like a Marvel movie we’ve seen before:
I think timing is #BlackWidow’s biggest enemy. Obviously, it’s a prequel, but it feels a bit out of step with the rest of Phase Four. If you prefer spy action to multiverse bureaucracy, then this will be exactly what you need. pic.twitter.com/7gHRrLoRx017 June 2021
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We’ll have our own thoughts on Marvel’s Black Widow when the criticism embargo is lifted, so be sure to check back on TechRadar soon for our take on the first MCU Phase 4 movie.
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