Echoes

I'd consider myself a huge MCU Critic and nowadays most of there projects end up in huge generic cgi fights. Don't get this the wrong way: I really hope Hawkeye will end in a good action sequence (but in a way like the John Wick Movies did). This episode all in all showed me that there is a will. Good filmed fight scenes that are not getting massacred in the shell editing room. A brilliant chemistry between Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld is able to bring A lot of heartwarming moments and a good laugh. And all in all In would say I really have an good time with the first 3 epsiodes so far. Only minus: i think the plot should move maybe a bit faster but I'm definetly invested into finding out more and I'm looking forward to the next episode :D.

So many times, when a character gets their own show/movie, the character suddenly gets flattened and less interesting, such that the story happens around them, rather than that character remaining a compelling, fleshed-out catalyst. Loki and Black Panther are two prime examples.

But here we see Hawkeye, and the new antagonist and protagonist alike, all three getting appropriate depth, nuance, and narrative time. I say bravo, Hawkeye. And that opening sequence moved me just as much as UP's did.

And while the action sequences felt very made-for-TV, I loved them. The camera work, choreography, special effects and directorship all came together with such force and beauty. That alone makes me want to watch the episode again, and I can't remember the last time an action sequence made me say that.

Can't wait to see what happens with the mother, with pizza dog, with the mysterious uncle, and of course Natasha's sister.

This episode is hilarious and Kate gets to blow a lot of $h!t up. Echo proves just how dangerous she can be and who is this "Uncle?" Is that who I think it is from DD? Sure sounded like him. This show keeps getting better and better! Best episode yet.

Clint and Kate do battle with the Tracksuit Mafia.

This is a strong episode with some quite inventive scenes.

It starts with a decent bit of character exposition done with a good visual sequence before returning to the present with some fantastic action scenes.

Showing the perspective of characters with hearing impairments is brilliantly done. This style feels plausible, it is consistent and I enjoyed how it is incorporated into both the action and the more emotional moments.

Jeremy Renner and Hailee Steinfeld are on great form.

The production values are top drawer, particularly the action sequences. I usually hate the action movie clichè of the car chase, but this one is very good.

Jeremy Renner gets to bring his acting chops to bear as we take a peek into the mental status of Hawkeye, so much communication with so few words and a maybe, maybe not, cameo that will have Marvel aficionados rubbing their hands with glee.