Ten years ago, the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) was birthed with Iron Man, a supremely confident film which resurrected a career and started a shared universe of unprecedented proportions. Eighteen films later and an impressive number of superheroes introduced on the roster so far, we arrive at Avengers: Infinity War,…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews | SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
When it was announced that Spider-Man was coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the world went a little bit crazy because, you know, Spider-Man is arguably the most iconic Marvel character of all time. After his brief yet unforgettable appearance in Captain America: Civil War, the anticipation levels were sky high for…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews | CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR
Back when Captain America: Civil War was announced during a Marvel Studios event in 2014, the anticipation I have had for this entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been rising with every single passing moment. Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, stood on a stage and announced the next Captain America film…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews – AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON
It’s been seven years now since Nick Fury appeared after the end credits of Iron Man to discuss the Avengers Initiative with Tony Stark. Seven years and ten films later, Marvel Studios has built up the Marvel Cinematic Universe to be one hell of a beast and with Avengers: Age of Ultron, they…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
Guardians of the Galaxy is easily the biggest gamble Marvel Studios have ever taken. A venture into the unknown and a plan to introduce a whole new galaxy of characters into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is something that could have backfired. Audiences are familiar with MCU characters such as Iron…
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Barton’s Movie Reviews – CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
Phase Two of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is well underway. With Iron Man 3 and Thor: The Dark World proving that Marvel Studios is growing stronger and stronger, next in line is Captain America: The Winter Soldier. If I am being honest, Captain America has never really interested me…
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