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  • Episode aired Mar 30, 2022
  • TV-14
  • 47m
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F. Murray Abraham, Oscar Isaac, and Karim El Hakim in Moon Knight (2022)
Marvel's "Moon Knight" opens with cult leader Arthur Harrow, played by Ethan Hawke, listening to Bob Dylan while ritualistically putting shards of glass in his own sandals. The scene was Hawke's own creation, and the actor admits that his experience playing Reverend Toller in Paul Schrader's 'First Reformed' (2017) inspired the scene. "Moon Knight" star Oscar Isaac also admits that Schrader's influence was felt on the set, having himself just starred in the filmmaker's intense drama 'The Card Counter' (2021). Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead, plus executive producer Grant Curtis also sound off on the importance of Hawke's storytelling prowess and the collaborative experience of a Marvel Studios set.
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Socially awkward, amiable , "gift shop-ist" Steven Grant learns that he may share a body with a ruthless mercenary.Socially awkward, amiable , "gift shop-ist" Steven Grant learns that he may share a body with a ruthless mercenary.Socially awkward, amiable , "gift shop-ist" Steven Grant learns that he may share a body with a ruthless mercenary.

  • Director
    • Mohamed Diab
  • Writers
    • Jeremy Slater
    • Alex Meenehan
    • Danielle Iman
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    • Oscar Isaac
    • Ethan Hawke
    • May Calamawy
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  • IMDb RATING
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    • Director
      • Mohamed Diab
    • Writers
      • Jeremy Slater
      • Alex Meenehan
      • Danielle Iman
    • Stars
      • Oscar Isaac
      • Ethan Hawke
      • May Calamawy
    • 162User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    • Layla El-Faouly
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      • Jeremy Slater
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    9harry-34518

    Thrilling, interesting and creepy

    This is a great way to start a show, i wanted to keep going the second the episode ended. This show looks to have a really interesting mystery throwing the viewer right into the action of the show. Oscar Isaac shines and Ethan Hwake does a great job playing a really ominous villain I can't wait for more. The cinematography was top tier on level with eternals at points, the directing was brilliant as was the script.
    8AnimatedCritic

    A Solid Start

    I haven't been this excited for the rest of an MCU Disney+ show since WandaVision. This episode does exactly what it needed to do; be intriguing, and set the bar for the series.

    I thought Oscar Isaac did a great job in his role(s). He has a lot of charm, and the techniques he pulled off was done very well. He also conveys his problem in a very convincing way. The others also do a good job, including Ethan Hawk.

    One thing I like about this show is how unique it is from the rest of the MCU. Like WandaVision, but with a twist, it's really trippy, and mysterious, which had me very interested in the show. While the CGI isn't impressive, the action scenes are at least decent, and a lot of fun.

    Overall, while not without issues, it's a great start to a show, and has me very excited. Unlike some of Phase 4, this has me interested in what happens next.
    8thefendiprint

    Good but...

    Minus two stars for the terrible CGI. Seriously, some of the worst CGI I've ever seen from Marvel. Still an intriguing pilot that makes you curious to keep watching.
    9namob-43673

    Brilliant, amazing, and stunning

    This first episode take greatness to another level, in so, so many ways. The acting is beyond fantastic, the directing bewildering, music score fantastic, and the scenes go from horror to comedy to action to drama back and forth effortlessly and logically in a way that should not be possible.

    This is one of the best first episode of any TV show ever in history of television. Not a joke.

    I do get if one or two think this is chaotic or weird or even a bit confusing, but to me this type of trip into the subconscious mixed with a big dose of psychology is just stunning. They nailed the character almost to perfection and I cannot wait to see more.

    The only negative thing I can say is that this mindtrip can be a bit too confusing for those that do not know the character. To you I need to say that you should keep watching, I assume we will get further explanation as go on.

    I give this a 9.2/10 but I will round it up to 10/10 just because this is so great.
    8MamadNobari97

    Chaotic

    This was a really nice introduction to the world, or should I say the mind of Steven Grant.

    We get a look inside this poor guy's daily life and what his job is and what he does. And Oscar does a great job portraying him.

    I also liked that we're introduced to the villain this soon and we already know what he does, what his powers are and what his motivation and goal really is. Some might not like that they just threw us all these revelations, but I like that it's not one of those "let's not even show the villain and what he does for 2 minutes and we don't reveal what he really wants until the last episode" kind of storytelling.

    And I also liked that we already get a Marc's Moon Knight reveal and action and that he's already Moon Knight and that they didn't delay the reveal till future episodes.

    And obviously, it's not like they've shown us everything about these characters and there's no more mystery to them. We still don't really know Marc, Moon Knight and Arthur.

    All in all, it's a really good introduction that sets up our protagonist(s), the villain, and the main conflict, with a great performance by Oscar Isaac and good cinematography and scenery and decent CGI, and I'm really looking forward to the upcoming episodes.

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    • Trivia
      In one scene, Steven Grant passes by a QR code on a museum wall. The QR code actually works and when scanned, it redirects to a page on the official Marvel website where it's possible to read a free digital copy of "Werewolf By Night #32", originally published in 1975, where Moon Knight made his Marvel Comics debut. After the following episodes were released, the QR code redirected to the comics related to the latest episode.
    • Goofs
      Running late for work, Steven notices and starts chasing down the double-decker bus that he's trying to catch. When he tries to get the driver's attention by waving frantically, he's using his right arm, but the scene then cuts to him now using his left arm and there is a travel mug in his right hand that wasn't there previously.
    • Quotes

      Khonshu: Oh, the idiot's in control.

    • Crazy credits
      At the director's credits, the moon is seen shining over London.
    • Connections
      Featured in Chris Stuckmann Movie Reviews: Moon Knight - Episode 1 Review (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Every Grain of Sand
      Written and Performed by Bob Dylan

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment

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    • Release date
      • March 30, 2022 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest, Hungry(The National Gallery)
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      • Marvel Studios
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      • 47m
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      • 16:9 HD

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