It’s not a stretch to say that the Russo brothers’ most recent output has left something to be desired. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo seemed to peak within Marvel’s cinematic universe; their Captain America films are regarded as the cream of the franchise’s crop, while Endgame was a spectacle in its own right. It all cast a long shadow over the handful of actioners designed for streamers like Netflix and Amazon Prime that they’ve released since. These projects fall on a spectrum of mediocrity, from the serviceable Extraction to the forgettable Citadel and the abysmal Electric State.
With such an inconsistent track record, it makes perfect sense that the Russos would return to the MCU as soon as the opportunity presented itself. They’re back to helm another two-part Avengers epic, Doomsday and Secret Wars, and so far, they’re shaping up to be a proper comeback for the directors. Before Doomsday hits theaters this December, though, The Bluff might just beat it to the punch.
