“Thunderbolts*” Review

It’s hard not to see the parallels that Marvel’s misfit ensemble picture shares with DC Comics’ The Suicide Squad. This film shares many of the same elements, including staging, pacing, and chemistry, with tragic backstories that progressively make the anti-heroes more sympathetic. But if you’re going to steal from other superhero movies, Thunderbolts steals from the best and manages to pull off a film that is equal parts fun and emotional.

What helps recapture that Avengers vibe is that thi...