Thunder Force
Thunder Force

Thunder Force

2021Movie107 minEnglish

In a world where supervillains are commonplace, two estranged childhood best friends reunite after one devises a treatment that gives them powers to protect their city.

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IMDb4.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes22%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users48%
Director: Ben FalconeGenres: Action, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Two childhood best friends reunite as adults, only to discover that one of them has developed a scientifically-enhanced power to defend the city against evil. Embracing their newfound abilities, they become a crime-fighting duo, tackling supervillains and navigating the complexities of their rekindled friendship amidst the chaos.

Critical Reception

Thunder Force received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and uneven humor. However, audiences were somewhat more receptive, with many appreciating the performances of the lead actresses and the lighthearted, albeit formulaic, superhero parody.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a promising premise and strong lead performances, the film struggles with underdeveloped characters and a lack of genuine comedic punch.
  • The superhero parody elements are present but often fall flat, relying on tropes without offering fresh insights.
  • While visually competent, the plot is predictable and the action sequences lack originality.

Google audience: Audience reviews frequently praised Melissa McCarthy and Octavia Spencer's chemistry and comedic timing, with many enjoying the film as a lighthearted, popcorn-style superhero comedy. Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat uninspired and the humor to be hit-or-miss, but overall, it was seen as an entertaining diversion.

Fun Fact

The film reunited Melissa McCarthy and director Ben Falcone, who have collaborated on several other comedy films, including 'Tammy,' 'The Boss,' and 'Life of the Party.'

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5 reviews
itsogs

itsogs

Let me say upfront that I am a 'Melissa McCarthy' fan, and that is probably because I enjoy her brand of humor. I expect there are some who would not agree with me but I am entitled to my opinion. Having said that, I was not disappointed wi...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

This movie made me laugh at a time when I needed to laugh. Wgat’s wrong with that? I think a lot of viewers, and not just paid critics who have to watch everything, started watching Thunder Force knowing they would hate it. Then they wat...
davidfortoday

davidfortoday

This movie was scheduled to release in early 2020 but due to the pandemic it was pushed back a year and I think due to its late release, there was just a lack of attention to mastering its release. Although this was considered a comedy, the...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

That was crap! the cast in this deserved better.
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy, husband and wife, have been making movies together since the former began his filmmaking career. Literall...