All articles tagged with #first reactions
The live-action Masters of the Universe world premiere sparked broadly positive early buzz from critics and fans who praised its nostalgic homage to the 80s cartoon, bold visuals, action, and heart, with a few mixed takes on pacing; the film directed by Travis Knight stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man alongside Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto, and Alison Brie, and arrives in theaters June 5.
Early reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu are mixed: some call it a thrilling, fun summer blockbuster with standout Grogu moments, while others deem it one of the weaker Star Wars films and more like an extended TV episode; the film, directed by Jon Favreau, opens May 22 and stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver, marking a new Lucasfilm era under Filoni and Brennan.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, a sequel to 2023's blockbuster, held press screenings Monday ahead of its April 1 release. Early social-media reactions are mixed, praising vibrant visuals, score, and nostalgia while criticizing unfocused plotting and pacing; full critics' reviews are embargoed until Tuesday. Reprising core cast (Pratt, Taylor-Joy, Day) with new voices including Issa Rae, Brie Larson and Donald Glover, the film is directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic with a script by Matthew Fogel. Despite the buzz, expectations remain high given the first film's global success.
Emerald Fennell’s adaptation of Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, screened for press ahead of its February 13 release, and early social-media reactions are upbeat, praising the film’s chemistry, bold visuals, and production design, even as official critics’ reviews remain embargoed.
Early reactions to Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights praise its steamy, cinematic romance, with Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi’s chemistry highlighted as a standout. Critics laud the visuals, production design, and score, predicting a strong box-office performance and awards attention for the film.
LA premiere reactions praise Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights as a visually stunning, fiercely passionate reimagining of Brontë’s gothic romance, highlighting electric chemistry between Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, striking production design and cinematography, and a scorching score—indicating strong box-office potential ahead of the February 13, 2026 release.
Early reviews for Marvel's 'Fantastic Four' praise it as a visually stunning and well-acted film, with some calling it one of Marvel's best works, highlighting its confident storytelling, impressive effects, and strong performances from the cast, especially Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby. The film is set to be released on July 24.
First reactions to James Gunn's 'Superman' praise it as a thrilling, bold, and faithful start to the new DC Universe, with standout performances by David Corenswet and strong chemistry with Rachel Brosnahan, though some critics find it style over substance.
James Gunn's 'Superman' has received mixed but mostly positive early reactions, with praise for its heart, humor, and fresh take on the iconic hero, marking a promising start to Gunn's reboot of the DC Universe, though some critics found it style over substance.
The Marvels, the latest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, held its premiere in Las Vegas and press screenings in New York and Los Angeles. First reactions on social media are positive, with reviewers praising the chemistry between the main cast, the action sequences, and the humor. While not considered one of the best Marvel movies, it is described as a fun and entertaining blockbuster worth seeing in theaters. The film is a sequel to Captain Marvel but opens in a different landscape and faces lower box office expectations.