South African Moviegoer Offers Unique Perspective on Marvel's 'Thunderbolts'

South African Moviegoer Offers Fresh Take on Marvel's 'Thunderbolts' Johannesburg, South Africa – May 21, 2025 – A recent video review of Marvel's new film, Thunderbolts, offers a unique perspective from a South African moviegoer who identifies himself as Mbuyiselo Vilakazi. Uploaded to social media on May 20th, the review has quickly gained traction, highlighting both the film's appeal and concerns about the state of South African cinemas. Vilakazi, who describes himself as a casual Marvel fan, provides a straightforward summary of the movie, focusing on the concept of 'society misfits' who gain powers. He states, "These are people who wouldn't think they can be superheroes, and they come together and use their powers in a positive way." This accessible approach contrasts with more detailed, often complex, reviews found elsewhere. The reviewer also highlights a scene featuring the character Bob, describing a powerful moment of struggle against "void and darkness." He connects this struggle to the current realities of social media and societal negativity. "In this era of social media, there's cyberbullying, a lot of negativity around the world," he observes, suggesting a deeper message about the importance of choosing one's battles. Vilakazi's review concludes with a plea for support of South African cinemas, expressing concern about a declining movie-going culture. His personal engagement with the film and broader societal issues makes his review a compelling and thought-provoking piece.