Steven Grant discovers he's been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life.Steven Grant discovers he's been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life.Steven Grant discovers he's been granted the powers of an Egyptian moon god. But he soon finds out that these newfound powers can be both a blessing and a curse to his troubled life.
- Won 1 Primetime Emmy
- 2 wins & 38 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'Moon Knight' is lauded for its supernatural elements, psychological thriller aspects, and exploration of mental health, with Oscar Isaac's performance receiving high praise. The series stands out for its unique tone, dark atmosphere, and incorporation of Egyptian mythology. Ethan Hawke's antagonist role is also commended. However, criticisms include pacing issues, CGI quality, and certain character decisions. Its originality within the MCU and divergence from typical superhero stories are both celebrated and debated among viewers.
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I'm a huge fan of Superhero movies/shows but I really wasn't sure what to expect from this. I never heard of Moon Knight and it doesn't look like your typical superhero show. Of course I was going to give it a chance bc it's Marvel. I'm pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this. It might not be my favorite of the Marvel shows but it's still pretty good and absolutely worth watching! Oscar Isaac is such an underrated actor and does a fantastic job as the lead here. It had a little of everything: action, drama, mystery, suspense, etc. I hope that there's more than one season of this show because it absolutely deserves it!
There is an article that says this is a bold experiment when Marvel changes its style and it is successful. I want to clarify this point of view from my perspective.
Marvel has tried a lot of things since the Infinity Stone era, but they still want to keep the light and funny. A lot of the bad stuff from Wandavision to Hawkeye has been just entertaining and not very emotional. No Way Home is the exception because of its fanservice connections to previous Sony movies. Even Moon Knight, the show's merits don't overshadow the lack of harmony between the story itself and the style of the MCU. But perhaps Marvel got lucky with Moon Knight. The Egyptian mythology, especially the culture, I want to emphasize this point, the culture is told in great detail and makes the story more convincing, combined with the music, another highlight of the show, creating beautiful scenes. Oscar Isaac's acting is really great as this character is also a fertile ground for him to express. Although the editing and the lack of harmony of Marvel somewhat hindered the inherent appeal, I still want to give praise to Mohamed Diab, he brought a very original breath to a story about his own country. Of course, in the end, it's hard to say that this is a great show. There were many scenes that made me wish they had focused on this show as a standalone show and taken it more retro and serious. Another downside is that the show's color palette is not consistent. Take the classic The Mummy for example. That movie had a consistent color palette. This show doesn't have its own color palette. In many scenes, I think Oscar Isaac created depth for the character himself. And this partly makes the viewers still feel attracted even though those scenes are not convincing and reasonable enough. Honestly, I'm very hesitant to think about this superhero appearing in an MCU movie that features characters from other shows. The future will tell, but I think this character would be better suited outside of the MCU.
Marvel has tried a lot of things since the Infinity Stone era, but they still want to keep the light and funny. A lot of the bad stuff from Wandavision to Hawkeye has been just entertaining and not very emotional. No Way Home is the exception because of its fanservice connections to previous Sony movies. Even Moon Knight, the show's merits don't overshadow the lack of harmony between the story itself and the style of the MCU. But perhaps Marvel got lucky with Moon Knight. The Egyptian mythology, especially the culture, I want to emphasize this point, the culture is told in great detail and makes the story more convincing, combined with the music, another highlight of the show, creating beautiful scenes. Oscar Isaac's acting is really great as this character is also a fertile ground for him to express. Although the editing and the lack of harmony of Marvel somewhat hindered the inherent appeal, I still want to give praise to Mohamed Diab, he brought a very original breath to a story about his own country. Of course, in the end, it's hard to say that this is a great show. There were many scenes that made me wish they had focused on this show as a standalone show and taken it more retro and serious. Another downside is that the show's color palette is not consistent. Take the classic The Mummy for example. That movie had a consistent color palette. This show doesn't have its own color palette. In many scenes, I think Oscar Isaac created depth for the character himself. And this partly makes the viewers still feel attracted even though those scenes are not convincing and reasonable enough. Honestly, I'm very hesitant to think about this superhero appearing in an MCU movie that features characters from other shows. The future will tell, but I think this character would be better suited outside of the MCU.
I'm completely surprised by how much I enjoyed this "superhero" show from Marvel.
The first episode dragged a bit and was somewhat confusing at times. But, it had enough to keep me watching a second episode, then a third, fourth... well you get the idea. I think what kept me interested was the fact that Moon Knight is not your typical superhero.
The basic plot is that there is an evil cult that worships an Egyptian goddess who has been imprisoned by the other Egyptian gods. Said cult is trying to free her so she can rain down her judgement on our hapless planet. Our hero, Marc, serves a different god and derives his power (and a cool suit) from that god. Needless to say, they want to stop the cult's nefarious plan, but there's a hitch. Marc is stuck in the body of a meek/mild souvenir shop employee named Steven, who doesn't want Marc taking control of his body.
LOL, as I was writing the above description, it struck me as to how inane the plot sounds; but, believe me, the writers did a great job of making it work.
The first episode dragged a bit and was somewhat confusing at times. But, it had enough to keep me watching a second episode, then a third, fourth... well you get the idea. I think what kept me interested was the fact that Moon Knight is not your typical superhero.
The basic plot is that there is an evil cult that worships an Egyptian goddess who has been imprisoned by the other Egyptian gods. Said cult is trying to free her so she can rain down her judgement on our hapless planet. Our hero, Marc, serves a different god and derives his power (and a cool suit) from that god. Needless to say, they want to stop the cult's nefarious plan, but there's a hitch. Marc is stuck in the body of a meek/mild souvenir shop employee named Steven, who doesn't want Marc taking control of his body.
LOL, as I was writing the above description, it struck me as to how inane the plot sounds; but, believe me, the writers did a great job of making it work.
The "Moon Knight" series ascends to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with my enthusiastic 7/10 rating, and I absolutely loved it. Oscar Isaac's portrayal of the enigmatic Marc Spector is a magnetic tour de force, capturing the complexity of a fractured mind and a hero in the making. The film editing weaves a web of mystique and suspense, creating an immersive experience that blurs the lines between reality and the supernatural. Its strength lies in its exploration of identity, mental health, and the collision of ancient mythology with the modern world. The music adds an eerie, otherworldly ambiance, and the cinematography paints a hauntingly beautiful canvas of the moonlit streets of Cairo. "Moon Knight" is a spellbinding journey into the darkness within us all, a reminder that heroes can emerge from the most enigmatic of places, and my love for it shines as brightly as the moon itself.
I came into this show expecting very little because everyone knows that most of the stuff marvel's been putting out recently is mediocre at best. I thought that the first 2 or 3 episodes were phenomenal. Barely even felt like a superhero show at all(p (which made for a better experience in my opinion). Really felt like the show could turn into something great but by the end of the series it ended up turning into generic superhero garbage, some flashy cgi fights used to wrap up the season quickly. I gave it a 9 because of how much I really liked those first 2 or 3 episodes focused around Steven, however I would give the rest of it a 6/10. Real boring generic ending.
Did you know
- TriviaFor the scenes where Steven and Marc interact with each other, rather than have Oscar Isaac try to act against a green screen stand-in or an extra, Marvel hired Isaac's brother, the journalist-actor Michael Benjamin "Bro Dameron" Hernandez, to serve as his double as a way to help Isaac act opposite himself. Isaac said during a 'Moon Knight' press conference that his brother is the closest thing to him there is on earth. This way, Isaac was able to seamlessly differentiate between the characters and was able to feed off of Hernandez's energy, as if he was acting against himself.
- Quotes
Steven Grant: I have a sleeping disorder. I can't tell the difference between my waking life and dreams.
- Crazy creditsAt the director's credits, the moon is seen shining over Moon Knight's current location. This location varies with each episode.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Animat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: D23 Expo 2019 Extravaganza (2019)
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