Thunderbolts* gives Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova the opportunity to shine brighter than ever before, setting her role for Avengers: Doomsday.

Thunderbolts* is unapologetically formulaic. And yet, Florence Pugh is terrific; the action is coherent; and the character ...

Like most Marvel offerings, Thunderbolts* requires so much background knowledge that fine print seems appropriate, which may explain the asterisk at the end of the official name of the film.