``Black Widow'' takes back the future with her own hands. A noble “past edition” achieved over 10 years

"Black Widow" synopsis

"Sister" Elena suddenly appears in front of Black Widow. The sisters are threatened with death after learning the secrets of the Red Room, a spy organization that trained them to become assassins. His only allies are the "fake family" created by the organization. However, with this family reunion, the Red Room's terrifying conspiracy is set in motion! Black Widow's fight against the created past will determine the fate of the world.

Index

• Natasha's solo work arrives after about 10 years
• Packed with elements of spy movies such as ``007,'' ``M:I'' and ``Bourne.''
• The foreshadowing from “Avengers” is finally recovered!
• Natasha's “family” setting shines with persuasive power
• A story of “acting of one’s own will” and “recapture”

Natasha's solo work arrives after about 10 years

Two years have passed since “ Avengers: Endgame ” (19). MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) works are back in theaters.

“Black Widow” was released in theaters in Japan from July 8, 2021, and began distribution on “Disney Plus” from July 9. This is a stand-alone work that focuses on Black Widow/Natasha Romanoff (Scarlett Johansson), a member of the Avengers. It was originally scheduled to be released in May 2020, but due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the release was forced to be postponed repeatedly, and the release was delayed by about 1 year and 2 months.

By the way, Natasha's first appearance was in " Iron Man 2 " (10). In other words, it took more than 10 years for a movie starring her to be released. In that sense, it was probably a long-awaited work for fans. Furthermore, when ``Black Widow'' is screened in theaters, a special video by Marvel Studios released in May (very moving content) will be played, making it possible for fans to watch the main movie. It's a situation where my lachrymal glands may collapse before it even begins...

Marvel Studios movie special footage

What is even more dramatic is that this work is a "past edition." To begin with, Natasha lost her life in `` Avengers: Endgame, '' which is a story that takes place after ` `Black Widow, '' and this work also has the meaning of a ``memorial'' of sorts.

For those who have been following the series, just being able to see her on screen again is something that touches their hearts, and knowing what happens next, it's hard not to watch this movie with a sense of sadness. I can't go in. In other words, he will be watching over Natasha in a state where he is ``ready to cry.'' In that sense, ``Black Widow'' stands in a slightly different position from previous MCU works, and it's really emotional that it's the first movie to be released in theaters in a while.

“Black Widow” (c) Marvel Studios 2021

As for individual works, the talented director Cate Shortland, who directed `` Goodbye, Adolf '' (2012) and `` Berlin Syndrome '' (17), is in charge, and has directed films such as ` `007 '', `` The Bourne '', and `` Mission: Impossible '' series. A masterpiece that is sure to be worth watching, incorporating elements of action that inherits the lineage of spy movies (the title of 007 Moonraker (1979) appears in the end credits), a drama depicting pseudo-family bonds, and historical suspense based on the Cold War. It is finished.

In this article, while avoiding definitive spoilers, I would like to delve into the detailed story development of this work, which creates catharsis for the viewer.