Morbius

Morbius – A Bloody Good Time (Despite the Hate)
Spoilers Ahead, You’ve Been Warned

Okay. Let’s just rip this Band-Aid off:
Why does the world hate Jared Leto so much?

I genuinely don’t get it. He’s a well-rounded actor who commits to his roles. He doesn’t just slap on a costume and show up — the man studies. And whether you liked his Joker or not, you can’t deny it was very different from his Morbius. That alone proves his range.

He’s not a "one face fits all scenes" actor (cough Tom Cruise cough). Jared Leto brings something different to each performance — and Morbius was no exception.

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The Movie Itself: Vampires, Origin Stories, and a Dash of Cheese

Let’s get into it. Morbius had me hooked from beginning to end. But full disclosure: I’m a vampire girl. 🦇 If there’s bloodsuckers involved, I’m probably already seated. If I could be one? Don’t even tempt me.

So yes, I might be slightly biased — but that doesn’t mean I don’t have critique.

The biggest issue for me? It’s another superhero origin story.

Now, now — before you hurl shame like a cheese wizard (yes, that Big Mouth reference was intentional) — hear me out. I’m just tired of the formula. We’ve seen it a thousand times:

1. Normal person with some kind of weakness

2. They stumble upon power (accident or otherwise)

3. Struggle to control it

4. Lose someone or something they love

5. Realize they have to be a hero

6. Boom. Suit up. Save the world.

I’m not saying origin stories are bad — I’m just saying we’ve had enough. Especially for major releases. Let the Disney+ shows handle those, and give us established heroes in the theaters.

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What Morbius Did Right (and What It Skipped Over)

Despite that, Morbius kept me entertained.

• The pacing? Solid.

• The visuals? Surprisingly sleek.

• The homage to his classic comic book colors near the end? Chef’s kiss.

I wasn’t confused at any point in the story, and that’s rare these days with comic-based films trying to cram in ten subplots and a multiverse tease.

Yes, they glossed over a few things — like what happened to his girlfriend after that moment. But I respect the decision. It’s a setup. We’ll likely see more of her in the sequel.

And I actually liked that we weren’t told exactly when his friend took the serum. It added mystery. For a moment, even we weren’t sure if Morbius was killing people he cared about. That ambiguity worked. The director chose to trust the viewer’s intelligence — something modern cinema could do more often.

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Final Thoughts: I’m Here for It (and for Him)

In the end, I give Morbius a solid 8/10.

If I wasn’t a vampire lover? Maybe a 7.5. But still — for a first-time take on this kind of character, it did what it needed to do.

Would I love to see Morbius again, fully fleshed out with deeper storytelling? Absolutely. But as a launchpad, it’s way better than people give it credit for.

So yeah, miss me with the Leto slander.
And fan pressure? Y’all need to chill and let people try new things without biting their heads off (pun intended).

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Later, nerds.
Till next time,
QueenxLexii 🧛‍♀️✨