Whether you like it or not… its Morbin time!Jared Leto-led superhero flickMorbiuswilldrop on Disney+ come March. The movie has now become another infamous Spider-Man spin-off from Sony that did not garner fans’ or critics’ appreciation. With confusing crossovers and gaping plot holes,the movie can be deemed in the category of “it’s so bad, it’s good.”Well, we’ll know better when it hits streaming.
The movie features Leto as the titular Doctor Michael Morbius, a villain featured in several Spider-Man comics. Leto takes on the title role and portrays a doctor who suffers from a dangerous and rare blood disorder. While experimenting in order to cure himself and save others from his fate, Morbius is accidentally turned into a vampire. But in his new, more powerful state, Morbius will primarily have to fight the darkness that has been unleashed within. As his fate decrees, with his new power, he can either succumb to darkness inside of him or override that evil.
Sony’s Spider-Man Spin-offs Have Been Unimpressive
Morbiuswas directed byDaniel Espinosafrom a script written byMatt SazamaandBurk Sharpless. The feature grossed $167.5 million worldwide, among the lowest box office run for a superhero movie, a place now held bySony’s latest releaseMadame Web, starringDakota Johnson,Sydney Sweeney,Isabel Merced,Celeste O’Connor, and more.No amount of re-releaseorthe effort to translate internet memes into real-world successcould saveMorbius.The movie has a 15 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Along with Leto the movie also castMatt Smithas Morbius’ nemesis Lucien aka Milo Morbius,Adria Arjonaas Dr. Martine Bancroft,Jared Harrisas Dr. Emil Nicholas,Al Madrigalas Al Rodriguez, andTyrese Gibsonas Simon Stroud. Furthermore,Michael Ketonmade a cameo as Vulture aka Adrian Toomes from MCU’sSpider-Man: Homecomingwhich left fans confused more than ever.
Sony, for long has been unable to produce a decent Spider-Man spin-off film, with the exception ofTom Hardy-ledVenom, which has its third installment due for November 8, release later this year. Hardy’s Eddie Brock and Venom also made a successful crossover in the MCU withSpider-Man: No Way Home, which also reunited the three generations of Spider-Men, the feature was a smashing hit. It would be interesting to see how upcoming Sony features likeKraven the Hunterfare.
Morbiuswill arrive on Disney+ on March 1. you’re able to check out our reviewhere.
