A Super Hero Trope of a Movie (Thunder Force)

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Two comedic women starring together to kick butt is the kind of story all want to witness these days after the success of many films that show off not only female empowerment but also what it's like for strong women to be superheroes, a genre usually dominated by men until recently. Thunder Force, Netflix's latest original movie, entrusts Ben Falcone to helm a Melissa McCarthy themed superhero trope of a movie which stars McCarthy herself. 

Thunder Force begins with the origin of two best friends, Lydia and Emily. Lydia (McCarthy) is a no-nonsense badass from top to bottom, with nothing to her name whatsoever - that includes estranged parents, I guess. Emily (Octavia Spencer) has a much more cliché comic book-like origin story when her parents were murdered by Miscreants when she was a young girl, making it her life goal to be able to find a way to fight and defeat the powered criminals once for all. 

The Miscreants are hypocritically only identified as 'criminals' which should be considered as a red flag when watching this movie because of various reasons but let's not get into that. As teenagers, Emily and Lydia have a big fight and go their separate ways until they meet each other again years later, caused by an event that brings them together again as middle-aged women that leads shenanigans to occur, finally making them a super powered duo. 

Thunder Force definitely does not reach such superhero heights in terms of storytelling or shock value, but it is a recommendation to watch towards whoever that love ridiculous funny movies that feature the icon herself, Miss McCarthy. Thunder Force awfully feels like the recent reboot Ghostbusters that also starred McCarthy (which I loved, by they way) as well and I am not complaining. This movie is meant to be watched during the lunch-time when you're looking for something to laugh to. 

Of course, there are people out there hating on it but then again, it is okay. My opinion comes from a place of love when it comes to both the superhero genre and Melissa McCarthy cinematic universe, a universe that makes me laugh so much, I get a sore throat the next day. Octavia Spencer, just as funny as McCarthy is also riot in this film but also brings a lot more to the film by constantly reminding us her parents died (which low-key got annoying) and the maternal nature to protect her 15 year old daughter and now also, her reckless best friend. 

The underrated character in this film is The Crab, portrayed by Jason Bateman. He honestly was the highlight of movie because 1) he was working for the villain which made him targeted to be unlikeable but eventually likeable because who does not love a multi-dimensional villain and 2) after meeting Lydia/falling for her, he turns to the good side, giving an interesting, funny character that has pincers for hands a reason to be rooted for, apart from the Thunder Force ladies themselves. 

To end this review, go ahead and watch Thunder Force now, streaming on Netflix, for its ridiculously fun story and try not to dig too deep for a properly paced action storyline or teases to a wider universe, while instead just enjoy the show. 


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