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.

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.

After watching 3 episodes, I can say that 'Hawkeye' is one of the most sweetest things we've got from MCU. But, sad thing is that we've to wait one long week for more.

This episode also reminded me of 'Daredevil', that black coat, one take action sequence and the red lightening. We're surely getting some big surprises in the upcoming episodes.

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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.

Hawkeye hits the half-way mark with its strongest episode so far. By sidelining Kate's family issues for a moment, all the best components established in the premiere are able to shine. Clint and Kate's dynamic continues to be a delight and gets even more room to develop as their feud with the Tracksuit Mafia deepens. While the light and goofy tone continues (as it rightfully should, as it's Hawkeye's festive-flavoured MO) complexity is offered by the addition of Maya and an admirable exploration of deafness. And with the addition of the MCU's best archery action sequence yet, Hawkeye is very much on target.