Review Of Morbius (2022) —Averagely Fascinating!

I love that this movie is an action/fantasy but I did not see much action in it. It's more science related than action/fantasy. Most of the scenes are shot in labs and hospitals, just like in the Venom series. Is it any surprise that Morbius, in one of the scenes, scares a man by saying, "I am Venom, no I'm kidding..."? It was funny and shows the major similarities between the two movies.

Why The Negative Reviews?

I understand that this movie did not do well at the box office due to negative reviews. I think the reason is because its plot is just like most vampire/paranormal movies. Like some viewers, I have seen many vampire and superhero movies. They are often based on a character who is flawed (or disabled), he or she gets bitten by an insect or bat (in the case of vampires) or is subjected to some scientific experiment that changes his DNA, he becomes different and has a nemesis who becomes the villain.

I've seen this same plot with little twists in most superhero films and was hoping for something different since it's a Marvel movie. I believe most viewers hoped for the same thing and were disappointed.

Cast Chemistry

I wanted more for Morbius (played by Jared Leto) as a superhero. I loved his portrayal of the Joker in the superhero film Suicide Squad (2016). Jared Leto is one actor who has received a lot of praise and awards for his artistry and acting. He always gives his best to every character he plays and Morbius is not an exception.

However, one thing I noted that was not impressive is the lack of chemistry between Morbius and his lab partner/ love interest, Martine Bancroft. It was until Michael kissed her on the balcony towards the end of the movie that it became obvious that the lady was his love interest. He was a bit aloof towards her in most parts of the scene thus making the balcony scene seem forced. I think it's the creator's way of spicing up the film but somehow it failed.

Conclusion

For likely crossovers and future sequels, I think Morbius will do better with Tom Hardy's Venom rather than with Tom Holland's Spider-Man as speculated. Venom and Morbius have similar features and stories. Their alter egos are both products of science-based experiments and they can shift at will to handle violent or distressing situations. This is just my opinion but the ultimate decision lies with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Have you watched this movie? What's your review of it?

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