Thoughts on the post credit scene for Thunderbolts. Spoilers below.
I got spoiled regarding the post credit scene before I even watched the movie. And man the reaction I had was so visceral, cause what do you mean they were insulting Sam? đ I was genuinely so mad hearing that Sam filed for copyright of the Avengers name. It just felt so out of character. And worse than that, it hurt to know he was being talked about poorly.
But then I actually watched the movie. And you know whatâŠ..I actually ended up really enjoying it. They express frustration with Sam and insulted him. Hell, Alexei basically called him dumb. But what turned that scene into gold for me was the constant reminder that these people are essentially really, really dense.
Walker confusing the space problem as a problem with the space in the tower instead of outer space. Alexei calling Sam dumb while wearing that god-awful suit tacked on with sponsorships and thinking Avengerz with a Z was the solution to their problemsâŠ..It just really emphasized how different Sam is, in a good way.
Itâs like are we really gonna trust their assessment of Sam when they clearly ainât all that bright? đ€·đ»ââïž
Also Yelena complaining aboutâŠâWhat doesnât Sam Wilson understand? Weâre the Avengers because the government says so.â It just reminded me of FATWS. The government can give you a mantle but that doesnât mean youâre actually meant for it.
Sam doesnât need this crazy validation, they do. Sam knows who he is. I strongly feel like he just wants the Avengers copyrighted so it doesnât turn into some commercial slop. Like look at Alexi all proud of the sponsorships. Itâs turning the name into something people can buy and sell. I think Sam would hate that.
He and his friends were essentially persecuted because of that name. It was his life for so long, and thereâs so many memories and legacies tied with that name. It should be treated with respect. And clearly itâs not. At least with Valentina at the helm. Itâs just being used as a flashy word, a propaganda piece for the government. And we know how Sam feels about that.
If anything I was more disappointed with Bucky. Granted thereâs over year between the Void happening and the post credit scene. Lots of stuff might have happened between them. I sincerely feel like their falling out took time. I just donât see Sam cutting off Bucky immediately and vice versa. That time jump is there for a reason. And by the sound of it the falling out was recent, meaning they did try to work things out.
Also Bucky not knowing Sam filed for copyright broke my heart cause that means Sam went low contact :( Bucky just looks so sullen and sad. And it sucks that like none of them pick up on that either? Theyâre so caught up in being recognized that they donât try to comfort Bucky thatâs just likeâŠ.looking like heâs about to cry. Idk man. Sam would have picked up on Bucky looking miserable.
Itâs just interesting how Sam doesnât get a physical cameo but his presence and influence is all over that post credit scene. AlsoâŠ..Bucky baby, you could have defended Sam just a little.
I ship Sambucky heavy. At the end of the day though, my heart will always lean towards Sam. I canât wait to see how they reconcile or not in Doomsday. As much as I love the sweet moments we get with them, I low key enjoy the drama and tension too đ Keeps it exciting.
