The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) began with the 2008 release of “Iron Man.” The “phases” of the MCU are divided by chronological order, and the phases are collectively referred to as “sagas,” with phases 1 through 3 beings called the “Infinity Saga. The saga began with “Iron Man”. It ended with “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” an epilogue to the worldwide blockbuster “Avengers: Endgame,” essentially the saga’s last chapter.
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The Black Widow” was the first film to be released in theaters as part of the “Multiverse Saga” and “Phase 4”, the new saga after the “Infinity Saga.” The film’s release was pushed back due to the pandemic caused by the new coronavirus. As a result, the drama series distributed through Disney+ was released to the public before “Black Widow. In other words, it is the first film in a new chapter of the MCU.

The Story of the Black Widow We Never Knew

The film depicts the events between “Civil War/Captain America” and “Avengers: Infinity War”. The protagonist of this film, Natasha Romanoff, a.k.a. The Widow, first appeared in “Iron Man 2” and is a popular character. However, since no stand-alone movie had been produced, she was often portrayed as a “mysterious female spy” and shrouded in mystery. Her past and her “family” story are depicted for the first time in this film. In particular, the emotional bond between Natasha and her sister, Elena, is the key to the story, and the scene where they are separated is heartbreaking. Seeing the emotional distance between them grow closer after being separated for so long was amusing.

The “past” and “reality” that we have turned away from

Looking back at past films, Natasha in The Infinity Saga always insisted on trying to do the right thing while maintaining her position as a lone agent. In “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” she was an agent of S.H.I.E.L.D., but when she noticed corruption in the organization, she took it upon herself to correct it. In “Civil War: Captain America,” he initially supported the Sokovia Accords and sided with Iron Man, perhaps because he understood the dangers of those with power. However, when he later realized that this was a mistake and that true justice had been served, he turned to the side of Captain America, who was supposed to be his adversary.

Until I saw this film, I thought this principle was due to her strong desire to prove that she had originally been an assassin and had turned to justice when S.H.I.E.L.D. recruited her. But after watching “Black Widow,” I wondered if that was not the only reason. But after seeing “The Black Widow,” I asked if that wasn’t the only reason. I felt guilty for involving an innocent girl when I destroyed the Red Room. I was worried about the negative impact of the destruction of the Red Room on Elena and the others, and I had a faint suspicion that the Red Room might continue to operate in the dark. They were trying to be suitable to distract themselves from the past and the reality of the situation.

Women free from the spell

This film has challenging aspects for a major Hollywood movie. First of all, it is directed by a woman. Scarlett Johansson, who plays Natasha, stars in the film and serves as executive producer. Rachel Weisz, who plays Melina, said she decided to appear in the movie because “there were so many women working on the set.” David Harper, who plays the Red Guardian, said, “It was rare to have such a significant cast made up of women and a director who is also a woman, so I was puzzled in a good way. I was perplexed in a good way. This film was a great challenge in Hollywood, where women’s rights are still considered unfairly treated.

The power of women united in this film depicts the liberation of women from the curse of women by women. In this film, Natasha confronts the Red Room, which is also her roots. The plot, in which Natasha and her friends unite to free women from the Red Room, which separates young women from their families, trains them, brainwashes them, and even surgically removes their female genitalia to turn them into assassins, is a direct depiction of women’s liberation.

Inheritance of Justice

Black Widow” is not only a deeper look at the Natasha we have come to know and love, it is also a story of inheritance. Not only does it give us a deeper understanding of the reasons for Natasha’s decisions in “Avengers: Endgame,” but it also shows us what she wanted to leave behind. The embodiment of this in this film is her sister, Elena. Florence Pugh’s brilliant performance and cute personality certainly won the hearts of many viewers. Her influence on her sister and the feelings she received from her sister must have tugged at the heartstrings of many viewers.

The Black Widow marks the beginning of a new stage for both the MCU and Hollywood. If you still need to watch it, please do so. And if you are interested in what happens after this film, we recommend watching the Disney+ original series “Hawkeye.”

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