4/5
Wrapped In A Bow.
6 Episodes. Starring: Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Tony Dalton, Fra Fee, Alaqua Cox, Linda Cardellini, ?, ? & Vera Farmiga. Creator: Jonathan Igla.
Genuine grit. Ever since being robbed of the Oscar in 2010 (despite Melissa Leo being 'The Fighter' that she is), Hailee Steinfeld's aim has been true. And now the 'True Grit' star displays great poise. The actress slash singer 'Pitch Perfect' as Kate Bishop in Marvel's new 'Hawkeye' series on Disney + with the Ronin of the hour himself, Jeremy Renner. Coming home for the holidays wrapped in a big boss battle bow in Steinfeld's charismatic coming of age series as New York, New York as the 'Seinfeld' bass for the streets. From the curb to firing lines above the scraping sky, your enthusiasm for this epic will never misfire. Even in the face of a one eyed seeing pizza dog. Because these six slices from the arrow bag hit the target like a pizza saver. All with the purple reign of some of the coolest comic callbacks to David Aja's arrows in title sequence. Cracking open their own Easter Eggs this Christmas. 'Tis the season for Marvel to be home for the holidays and deck the Disney + halls of features with something really magical before 'The Book Of Boba Fett' is taken off the 'Star Wars' shelf. With that Christmas in New York feeling like the new Norah Jones holiday album 'I Dream Of Christmas' being performed live atop the Empire State Building. This skyline as most world famous as Madison Square Garden acts as its own character here like the city of New York that always looks city steam fresh in every show it's in. Opening up the hallmark 'Hawkeye' seasonal series wrapped in tinsel and fairy lights and of course one big bow.
Made you look. They shootin'! Tricked you with the arrows like Iron Man in the coming out of retirement 'Civil War' . Because is that two? As the Clint Barton and Kate Bishop twin birds in the nest are about to fly the coop with a bigger bag of tricks than Strange's spells that have already turned NYC into a 'Multiverse Of Madness' before his very own movie next year. Check out the poster. But there is no way we will spoil the big surprises or the crossover potential of this one just like 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' which we still haven't seen (because Japan). But let's just say as much as we would love to talk about them they are big, like the expanded universe here and all the toys Disney can play with now they've provided Marvel with an even bigger sandbox to dig through (finding more than the rentering of the Sandman). The Marvel Cinematic Universe is just getting that much bigger, let alone the Big Apple that's just seen a Cap shield Statue Of Liberty showdown to rival the original 'X-Men' that we still (thankfully) no nothing about. But how about that new 'Matrix' movie...because that's all we can talk about right now. After the genre and game changer MCU small screen debut with the 'WandaVision' tragic sitcom, which is by far the most original thing they've ever done. Kevin Feige's assembled ensemble gave us 'The Fal...(I'm sorry), Captain America and The Winter Soldier (I'm sorry if you haven't already watched it. Yeah right. Like you haven't)' for your stars and stripes. And then the devilish trickery of the God 'Loki' and our first multi-verse foray with He Who Remains. This fall, it was always going to be a tough act to follow. Especially with the 'What If' of more multi-dimensonal universal ponderings with Jeffrey Wright for The Watcher. But with cupid capturing chemistry in a fatherly way between Barton and Bishop, this 'Hawkeye' flies. And how about Bishop giving it up for a real, flawed, but still worthy hero like Barton with one hell of a character arch? As they yellow and orange plastic seat take a steel subway carriage to each stop they can't cape to. All the way to a Hulk huge finish. But for the record...they don't have a Hulk. Or Dr. Banner. But the 'She Hulk' series coming soon like the highly anticipated 'Ms. Marvel' and 'Moon Knight' between top actors Oscar Isaac and Ethan Hawk(eye) will do. With Mark Ruffalo ruffling the feathers for another smash. Well...this is some Christmas.
Bullseye like Daredevil (also not here...and don't ask me about 'No Way Home'...I have no way of knowing). What more could you expect from a series that one shot in the rear view mirrors gives us a classic car on classic car chase that's all muscle, Trust A Bro removal and arrows that hit so big they could split the Brooklyn Bridge in two? That may be the best scene of the series. Trust a bro. But with heartfelt dedications to Scarlett Johansson's 'Black Widow' and some rooftop battles that really go the distance, what more could you ask for? A couple of dark Ronin scenes that are more than flashbacks for those who loved his 'Endgame' battle with Japanese legend Hiroyuki Sanada (the 'Mortal Kombat' star getting sliced up twice after 'The Wolverine'), lost in Tokyo's translation? You got it, Samurai! Some original Avengers assembling flashbacks from the Battle of New York that would be your genuine pleasure? But it's the epic and engaging emotion that really earns this like the 'Endgame' opening that ashes to ashes gave us the realest of the Thanos finger clicking dusting....until we see a cool concept come back together here for a blip. And when our two 'Hunger Games' survivors put on the Christmas films and ugly sweaters for some sofa solace, you'll clench up in a different way, Legolas. Around the same time 'Bumblebee' star Hailee Steinfeld was earning her spurs with Jeff Bridges and Matt Damon, 'Wind River' with Scarlet Witch star Jeremy Renner was on the triple-threat franchise beginnings of his life after his Hawk debut in 'Thor'. After 'The Hurt Locker' standout alongside former Falcon Anthony Mackie broke out of Ben Affleck's 'Town' he was set to take over both 'Misson: Impossible' from Tom Cruise and 'The Bourne Legacy' from Matt Damon. Still, some things like Oscar's don't happen (you try and take over from two of movies most marketable, Hollywood household names and biggest stars), but just look at these two now. Stepping into and suiting up to their twin leading potential ambitions with their "if you step out that door you're an Avenger" moment. Shooting straight with more than Marvel money, but one Christmas gift that will keep giving in spin-offs and made movies for these newer Avengers. Because a pizza dog is for life. Not just for a slice in the microwave the next morning. One moment were Kate lends an ear and a helping hand to Clint when talking to his family on the phone is absolutely beautiful...even more so when you find out why she's doing this. Echoing like Alaqua Cox's amazing, inspiring villain that will start a new generation of anti-heroes in this New Avenger age. Showing young deaf actors can be heroes too. What a great influence. Even with the tracksuits and bats of bad Soprano impressions and Imagine Dragons fans surrounding her. Led by a fantastic Fra Fee, cashing in on this world's stage after his time in the Royal Court of West End and Broadway. Add a moustached 'Better Call Saul' swashbuckling standout in Tony Dalton and one of the best actors any Marvel moment has had in Vera Farmiga, and there's so much more than meets the Hawkeye. Especially with the two big surprises we simply won't soil cameoing like Linda Cardellini and the whole family, even if the cat is out the bag. We wouldn't want someone to do this to us with 'No Way Home', so...again, no way. Just watch. Because this yuletide seasonal show from 'Mad Men' Jonathan Igla this wonderful winter is right on time. All aiming towards a formidable finale Rockefeller rocking under the iconic Christmas tree. Now how about a Broadway version of 'Rogers The Musical' on ice that finally confirms a small fan theory playing with fans? Because we could sing this all day. Trying to make it home for the holidays on 'Planes, Trains and Automobiles' like only I wish I could (miss you, love you, family). Back to the same backyard that housed all that target practice. Good job, Hawkeye. Go get your arrow. This one's a holiday hit, targeting the seasonal crowds. It's the most Marvellous time of the year. TIM DAVID HARVEY.
Further Filming: 'WandaVision', 'Captain America and The Winter Soldier', 'Loki'.
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