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This is not the greatest comic book movie ever. It will win no Academy Awards. It will not change your life.<\/p>\n

But I had a fun time watching it in the theater, and I don’t at all regret paying to do so. It has its flaws, but overall I think it hits the mark. It’s certainly better than the opening weekend reflected.<\/p>\n

Full Review at Letterboxd<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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An enjoyable, if violent and loud, comic book action flick. 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