Marvel takes a darker turn with Thunderbolts*, a film that trades flashy heroics for emotional depth. in this spoiler-

free review, I explore how the film handles broken heroes, fractured loyalty and unexpected vulnerability - all in under 10 minutes!

Florence Pugh leads a cast of misfits caught in a messy mission and messier emotions.

Thunderbolts* (2025) directed by Jake Schreier. Screenplay by Eric Pearson and Joanna Call.

Starring Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Julia Louis Dreyfus, Lewis Pullman, David Harbour, Wyatt Russell and Hannah John-Kamen.

“We are thrust helplessly into combat…”

In this week’s episode, I dive into Warfare (2025), a gripping military thriller from Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza that doesn’t just depict war — it immerses you in it. Based on the true story of a Navy SEAL mission in Iraq, this film captures the unpredictability and chaos of battle like few others.

From its gut-punch sound design (expect it to sweep Best Sound awards) to its brutally realistic combat sequences, I break down what makes Warfare one of the most intense films I’ve reviewed on Movie Shorts.

No spoilers — just sharp takes in under 10 minutes.

Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Goodpods, Podcast Addict and more.

Warfare is written and directed by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza starring: D'Pharoah Woon-A-Tai, Will Poulter, Cosmo Jarvis and Joseph Quinn.

A review of The Alto Knights starring Robert De Niro. Written by Nicholas Pileggi and directed by Barry Levinson.