Hawkeye Episode 3 Review: Pure And Simple Marvel Entertainment and Some Narrative Surprises

Director: Rhys Thomas

Cast: Jeremy Renner, Hailee Steinfeld, Vera Farmiga, Alaqua Cox, Tony Dalton

Streaming Platform: Disney+ (watch from here)

Filmyhype Ratings: 3.5/5 (three and half star) [yasr_overall_rating size=”large”]

Here is filmyhype of Hawkeye Episode 3 Review. Clear in wanting to stage the perfect Marvel product formula, which for years has continued to thrill a large audience, and sincere in wanting to define the importance of the series available on Disney +within the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Hawkeye arrives on home screens after an important film for the narrative mosaic like Eternals, which changed the point of view on the narrative, and after a series like Loki which, instead, seems to have started the expansion of the superhero narrative universe. Arriving at the third episode (we are already halfway through the story), the identity of the miniseries created by Jonathan Igla is definitively revealed, putting itself a step behind the other products seen in recent months, but managing to replicate that almost perfect formula that does not leave indifferent.

• Review and Analysis
• Final Words

Hawkeye Episode 3 Review and Analysis

The viewer sitting on the sofa at home. Clint Barton and Kate Bishop seated and tied up on electronic horses destined for children, prisoners of the Tracksuit Mafia. The third episode entitled “Eco” (the reason lies in one of the best scenes) begins like this, connecting the protagonists with their audience, pawing silently waiting for the action that will not be long in coming. When this happens, giving rise to a long chase, Hawkeye’s nature will be revealed for good. In a project that is increasingly dense with works such as that of Marvel Studios, including films, miniseries and animated series, it is necessary to give a precise identity to each piece that you intend to tell.

The one dedicated to the character played by Jeremy Renner will not change the fate of the Marvel Universe but underlines once again how the cine comics can become a great collector of sub-genres and approaches. Hawkeye is pure entertainment perfect for the holiday season. It can be seen from the amused desire to stage the action (with a sequence shot that does not leave indifferent), from how the character of Kate (an absolutely perfect Hailee Steinfeld ) enhances the lightness of what is happening on the screen, from how the writing proceeds at a high pace, even with a preference for some simplification too many. The series seems to reflect the same protagonist and his role within the Avengers group: a little more hidden, often overshadowed by the comparison of an Iron Man or a Captain America, but capable of being essential.

Beyond the action, however, the series manages to build excellent dynamics from the point of view of the relationships between the characters. In the second half of the episode the bond between Clint and Kate is strengthened through a telephone conversation and small gestures that, if at first glance seem natural and almost banal, tell a lot. These dynamics are so well defined that the investigative story, which concerns the murder of Armand Duquesne, gradually loses importance, becoming only the superficial engine of the story. As in all stories set in the Christmas period, there is a lot of space for feelings, which is why the choice of dedicating an entire miniseries to Hawkeye rather than a canonical film is suitable. Human relationships and empathy are the basis of the beautiful prologue dedicated to Maya, the woman we saw at the end of last episode. Through a flashback we will find out more about her. It is a short film, placed at the opening, almost self-sufficient and which shines for clarity of presentation and empathy.

He seemed like the umpteenth antagonist just a week ago (speaking of villain, a small detail in his story seems to presage the return of a much loved character), but a few minutes are enough to see the viewer’s point of view changed, placed in front of an already three-dimensional character, with his own past and precise strong motivations. More than the action itself, therefore, Hawkeye emphasizes the dynamics of personal relationships. It is the emotions and the bonds between the characters that build the story, define it and make it special.

Hawkeye Episode 3 Review: The Final Words

We conclude our review of the third episode of Hawkeye by underlining how the new series by Marvel Studios does not want to revolutionize the narrative universe to which it belongs, but to tell a story of personal bonds by building a strong empathy between characters and spectators. Do not miss the action and the healthy entertainment of the Marvel formula, in a product that takes itself seriously enough, but the best moments of a writing that is sometimes a little too simple are found in the interpersonal dynamics. It is in those sequences that, in addition to the fun, there is a true narrative heart that does not leave indifferent. Perfect for the holiday season and with two lead actors working, Hawkeye proves to be a product aware of its role within the Marvel Universe.