Morbius Early Reviews: Promising Start, But Lackluster & Forgettable
The first set of reviews for Morbiusare officially in, as critics share their first impressions of the Jared Leto movie. Sony's Spider-Man Universe is continuing to get fleshed out as Sony brings more iconic Spidey villains from panel to screen. Similar to Tom Hardy's Eddie Brock in Venom, Leto's titular character is being depicted as an anti-hero rather than a super-villain, pulling straight from the lore. While Morbius was originally slated to hit theaters on July 10, 2020, like most films back then, it got pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starring Leto as Michael Morbius, the plot revolves around a scientist who manages to cure a rare blood disease that in turn transforms him into a living vampire. With his new abilities, Morbius While it's tied to Sony's Spider-Man Universe, the Multiverse is said to play a factor, particularly because of Michael Keaton's Adrian Toomes, a.k.a. the Vulture, from Spider-Man: Homecoming. How Morbius factors into Sony's larger Spider-Man plans remain to be seen, as other characters like Kraven and Madame Web are also getting solo films tied to the same universe.
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After multiple delays, Morbius is finally arriving in theaters in multiple countries as of this week. As with most blockbuster films, the first set of critical reviews are making their way online, giving fans the early impressions from press members. Check out several spoiler-free samples of what various reviewers are saying about Sony's latest Spider-Man related film:
Molly Freeman, Screen Rant
As a result, Morbius isn't a must-watch entry in Sony's Spider-Man Universe. Those already interested in seeing Morbius may find something to enjoy, especially with Leto and Smith's
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