Superhero movies hit a new low
The Premise – Dr. Michael Morbius (Jared Leto) is a
scientist who’s invention of synthetic blood has changed the world of medicine.
Michael is obsessed with blood because he has a rare blood disease which makes him
weak and likely to die soon. His best friend, Lucien** (Matt Smith) also
suffers from the blood disorder and uses his tremendous wealth to fund Michael’s
research. Michael thinks he has found a cure by merging his blood with that of some
vampire bats, but the cure turns out to be a curse because Michael suddenly
finds that he has superpowers… but also an insatiable thirst for warm human
blood.
The 100 Words – Lazy, predictable, with little character
development or thoughtful storytelling, Morbius is one of the worst comic book
movies made in recent years. It seems to only exist so it can set up future
movies, including a pair of post-credit scenes that are shameful in their
pandering to the audience. The pity is that there are some interesting issues
and ideas that could be explored in this character, but Sony is only interested
in making a commercial for a future Sinister Six film. If they want us to come
see the sequel, try making the original good in the first place.
**- Michael and everyone else calls Lucien “Milo” for some
reason that is never fully explained.
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