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!
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Better than expected
Rob133124 January 2024
Moon Knight is so much better than it has any right of being and that's mostly because of the incredibly underrated Oscar Isaac. He's so good in just about everything he does and is absolutely terrific in this as well. The way he makes both split personalities seem like two completely different people takes skill as an actor. He really makes you care for the character and what happens to him. Ethan Hawke was as good as always too. He never disappoints in any role. It currently has a 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and for good reason. I'm not sure if they plan on doing another season or not but based off this first season I sure hope they do.
Generic superhero garbage?
pracillaaaar9 January 2024
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.
Enjoyed this more than I thought I would
rich735415 May 2023
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.
Not so bad
chera_khalid26 September 2023
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.
absolutely one of the best superhero films
carinaqiu3 January 2024
This film is definitely underrated. It could because of the cover / poster/ actors not as promoted as other heroes. But this is literally my favourite marvel studio so far ! I have been watch marvel studio back to back for about a week or so now, I finished Loki/ Dr.stranger / Thor / Shun-chi / Black widow / avengers etc. And THEN I watched Moon Knight, It immediately became my favourite!!
From the storyline to the acting, everything is just well tailored. And maybe because of I personally very interested in Egyptian myths, this superhero absolutely fed my interests and with all the details in the film I would say dude,... this is a good one.
From the storyline to the acting, everything is just well tailored. And maybe because of I personally very interested in Egyptian myths, this superhero absolutely fed my interests and with all the details in the film I would say dude,... this is a good one.
Rushed, messy, poorly planned.
iancarlos-672314 May 2022
Moon Knight contains a few good elements, absolutely brilliant performances from Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and Maya Calamawy, as well as a good theme and... select few moments of exciting action. That's where the good ends, unfortunately, as Moon Knight is riddled with issues with writing quality, interconnectivity, character choices, and length. The show is not well done enough to appeal to any non-MCU fans, and it is so disconnected from the MCU that it isn't likely to please any MCU fans either. Another D+ show, another absolute crash landing. Can we go back to Wandavision please?
The best Marvel TV Show by far
Stephanie404014 December 2023
I put on Moon Knight as I generally love Marvel comics and shows, and figured - why not. Well, I was surprised at just how good this show was. I was expecting it to be good, but it was REALLY good. The character development and choice of actors was perfect, the comedy, the Ancient Egypt history, it was jam packed full of fabulousness and I could not get enough. Moon Knight has got to be Marvel/Disney's most underrated show, and definitely its best. There is nothing bad to say about it - if you haven't watched it, then do, and I cannot wait for more seasons! I really hope they don't cancel it like so many other brilliant Marvel shows (never going to get over them cancelling The Punisher, Jessica Jones and Luke Cage). The lack of discussions on this show seems to be entirely down to the lack of marketing of which I saw none other than in the Disney app itself. It deserves more attention.
Oscar Isaac gives a strong dual performance in this subversive MCU story with a unique psychological approach even if the end feels a little unsatisfying
IonicBreezeMachine22 April 2023
Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) is a meek gift shop worker in a British museum who aspires to do more meaningful work as he researches Ancient Egyptian history and language in his off hours while being ignored by his colleagues. As Steven suffers from Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), he is prone to blackouts and takes precautions to prevent himself from blacking out or wandering off at night. When Steven awakens in the middle of one of his episodes, he discovers he is living a double life as Marc Spector (Oscar Isaac) who is facing off against charismatic cult leader Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) who leads disciples who worship the Egyptian goddess Ammit. Now Steven finds himself on the run uncertain of reality as he deals with the conflicting voices of Marc Spector and Egyptian moon god Khonshu (F. Murray Abraham) in his head.
Moon Knight is yet another MCU series for Disney+ that sees the introduction of the character of the same name. As the character (at least as revised past his initial appearance in Werewolf by Night) was heavily entrenched in Egyptian mythology, the series was set to be directed by acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab who although surprised by the "out of the blue" offer to helm the series saw it as an opportunity to give a unique portrayal of his native Egypt portraying it in a more modern and light eschewing many of the ethnic and cultural stereotypes surrounding various horror and adventure stories related to Egypt. Jeremy Slater worked on the pitch with his intention to go as dark as Marvel would allow while still telling a fun adventure story in the vein of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Upon release the series received strong reviews mainly centered on Isaac's central performance and was a success like it's various miniseries that preceded it. There is a lot to admire in Moon Knight from a strong central performance to a unique take on Egyptian lore, even if I did feel somewhat underwhelmed by the ending.
As expected, Oscar Isaac does really well playing a mentally troubled man who finds himself in over his head with two distinct personalities vying for control of the one body. Isaac does well playing the more meek Steven Grant while also playing the distinctly more assertive and cold Marc Spector, and it's engaging character in performance that Isaac really sells. I also rather enjoyed May Calamawy as Layla El Faouly who is a former associate of Marc's and she makes a welcome ally on the adventure who's able to hold her own as well as provide valuable insight. Ethan Hawke is fantastic as Arthur Harrow and from his first introduction he plays the character with menace and allure so you can understand why he'd be able to draw such devoted disciples to his cause. Mohamed Diab does a solid job of directing the series playing the material for psychological horror/thrills as well as the pulpy adventure elements you've come to expect from something like this and while there is humor, Diab does take the material fairly seriously and gets some solid mileage out of the material. The one downside to the show is the ending which leaves the series feeling like it's without proper resolution. Despite leading to a creative and engaging climax there's no real epilogue and it feels like we're not given closure on several points as the series gives us one final "reality bender" that leaves you scratching your head going "what just happened?" and certain threads such as Layla's character just feel pushed by the wayside. Apparently Marvel designed the series to be more "open to coninuation" in comparison to stuff like Wandavision or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, but not only is Oscar Isaac not signed for any follow-ups at the moment (at the time of this writing at least) but even Loki which did end on an open ending had a greater note of finality to its first season despite the promise of a second one.
If it weren't for a frustrating ending that feels like it left too many dangling threads, this would probably be one of my favorite MCU projects. It's got a great cast, a memorable hero, and a memorable villain but I really felt let down by the brazen season baiting of the ending. I will say that it's nice it kept the references to other MCU properties to a minimum, but despite standing on its own the way it finishes feels like it's missing parts of the resolution.
Moon Knight is yet another MCU series for Disney+ that sees the introduction of the character of the same name. As the character (at least as revised past his initial appearance in Werewolf by Night) was heavily entrenched in Egyptian mythology, the series was set to be directed by acclaimed Egyptian filmmaker Mohamed Diab who although surprised by the "out of the blue" offer to helm the series saw it as an opportunity to give a unique portrayal of his native Egypt portraying it in a more modern and light eschewing many of the ethnic and cultural stereotypes surrounding various horror and adventure stories related to Egypt. Jeremy Slater worked on the pitch with his intention to go as dark as Marvel would allow while still telling a fun adventure story in the vein of Raiders of the Lost Ark. Upon release the series received strong reviews mainly centered on Isaac's central performance and was a success like it's various miniseries that preceded it. There is a lot to admire in Moon Knight from a strong central performance to a unique take on Egyptian lore, even if I did feel somewhat underwhelmed by the ending.
As expected, Oscar Isaac does really well playing a mentally troubled man who finds himself in over his head with two distinct personalities vying for control of the one body. Isaac does well playing the more meek Steven Grant while also playing the distinctly more assertive and cold Marc Spector, and it's engaging character in performance that Isaac really sells. I also rather enjoyed May Calamawy as Layla El Faouly who is a former associate of Marc's and she makes a welcome ally on the adventure who's able to hold her own as well as provide valuable insight. Ethan Hawke is fantastic as Arthur Harrow and from his first introduction he plays the character with menace and allure so you can understand why he'd be able to draw such devoted disciples to his cause. Mohamed Diab does a solid job of directing the series playing the material for psychological horror/thrills as well as the pulpy adventure elements you've come to expect from something like this and while there is humor, Diab does take the material fairly seriously and gets some solid mileage out of the material. The one downside to the show is the ending which leaves the series feeling like it's without proper resolution. Despite leading to a creative and engaging climax there's no real epilogue and it feels like we're not given closure on several points as the series gives us one final "reality bender" that leaves you scratching your head going "what just happened?" and certain threads such as Layla's character just feel pushed by the wayside. Apparently Marvel designed the series to be more "open to coninuation" in comparison to stuff like Wandavision or The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, but not only is Oscar Isaac not signed for any follow-ups at the moment (at the time of this writing at least) but even Loki which did end on an open ending had a greater note of finality to its first season despite the promise of a second one.
If it weren't for a frustrating ending that feels like it left too many dangling threads, this would probably be one of my favorite MCU projects. It's got a great cast, a memorable hero, and a memorable villain but I really felt let down by the brazen season baiting of the ending. I will say that it's nice it kept the references to other MCU properties to a minimum, but despite standing on its own the way it finishes feels like it's missing parts of the resolution.
A nice series
berkeaydin-328885 November 2023
I liked this series because it is not ridiculous, it is full of action, the actors did their duties well, especially Ethan Hawke and Oscar Isaac, and that is why this series is among my favorite Marvel series, but the second season has not arrived yet, I do not know if it will be released, but if the second season is released, it will be a good season. I think it will happen. Another reason why I liked this series was its mysterious story and its treatment of Egyptian mythology. I liked this series because I am interested in history and Egyptian mythology, but the reason why I deducted a point is that the series has 1 season and this is too short for me.
This is a weird show...
doomedmac5 May 2022
People watched the Batman and now think marvel is $h1t
Cracker1011 April 2022
Why people have rated this show low baffles me! In my opinion, so far, it has the potential to be the best mcu Disney plus series. A more dark addition to the mcu with an interesting character added to the universe. People have gone and seen the Batman (which I thought was a very good film myself) and have now decided that the mcu is dirt, perfectly good start to the show.
Pretty decent
luxyjosh8 May 2022
The latest Marvel series is another inventive and solid entry into their repertoire. Unlike the middling starts that a couple of the other shows had, Moon Knight started with a bang and kept a good momentum throughout. Aspects of the show did happen to feel rushed, but the ending was ultimately satisfying, and I would happily watch a second season if they created one.
Unique series
dharmrajmehra3 May 2022
good start, time will tell
SnoopyStyle25 January 2023
Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac) is a hapless museum gift shop clerk in London. Out of nowhere, he wakes up to find himself hunted by cult leader Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke) in some unknown land. They are both avatars for Egyptian gods. Steven has alternate personality, Marc Spector. Layla El-Faouly (May Calamawy) is Marc's wife.
This is the MCU. It's probably a limited series. Time will tell where this character is going to show up again. It's an intriguing start with Oscar Isaac. It's only six episodes. After the intro, the character has his adventures and a big battle. It's basically a four to five hour movie. As such, it feels a bit long. It's not really a TV show or else, it would be setting up for the future seasons. It is great to have Oscar Isaac. This is very much a work in progress along with all the other Marvel characters getting their introduction on streaming.
This is the MCU. It's probably a limited series. Time will tell where this character is going to show up again. It's an intriguing start with Oscar Isaac. It's only six episodes. After the intro, the character has his adventures and a big battle. It's basically a four to five hour movie. As such, it feels a bit long. It's not really a TV show or else, it would be setting up for the future seasons. It is great to have Oscar Isaac. This is very much a work in progress along with all the other Marvel characters getting their introduction on streaming.
Starts interesting but declines. Is hurt by weekly release format
yo_el_padrino-982-28875513 April 2022
The show starts very interesting and intriguing. However it has a lot of "filler" moments or moments where things could all be resolved then and there, but the hero is stopped from taking action due to personal reflection/introspection or something only to spring into action when the chance is gone.
Also there's the protagonists "trait" that interferes with the story when it is least convenient. And you find yourself being annoyed at the writers and the use of pretty obvious tropes to delay progression of the plot.
Because Disney releases this show on a weekly basis it becomes very frustrating really fast because you feel the writers are just wasting time that could have been spent on plot progression and you keep thinking no this isn't what I waited a week for. Go on whit this or that don't waste it on pointless "slapstick" or "fish out of water" jokes. And you find yourself spending more time checking how long the episode still has left to get to a point especially because you will have to wait a week for the story to continue.
It's still an intriguing show. But it works out certain tropes really cliché and it's delaying/episode filling could have also been done differently with more Background lore exposition for instance.
Also there's the protagonists "trait" that interferes with the story when it is least convenient. And you find yourself being annoyed at the writers and the use of pretty obvious tropes to delay progression of the plot.
Because Disney releases this show on a weekly basis it becomes very frustrating really fast because you feel the writers are just wasting time that could have been spent on plot progression and you keep thinking no this isn't what I waited a week for. Go on whit this or that don't waste it on pointless "slapstick" or "fish out of water" jokes. And you find yourself spending more time checking how long the episode still has left to get to a point especially because you will have to wait a week for the story to continue.
It's still an intriguing show. But it works out certain tropes really cliché and it's delaying/episode filling could have also been done differently with more Background lore exposition for instance.
Badly Paced
nancyldraper7 May 2022
I'm a little torn, here. Oscar Isaac did remarkably well considering his scene partner was usually himself. The dual anchors of Egyptian mythology and mental health opened the show up to a myriad of possible arcs but the shift of complete episodes from one to another was jarring and worked against the flow of the action and the story. When the last episode ended, I found I had lost all interest in the characters and their world (although, the evolution of the first Egyptian Superhero was a bright spot). The after credit scene was at once, predictable and confusing. I'm going to give the series a 6 (fair) out of 10. {Psychological Superhero Action Adventure}
Highly recommended it to all comic fans
mkayseryan1 April 2022
I loved the whole ep, Oscar Isaac is perfect for this role. I can't really talk to much about it but the way they presented moon knight was a kids dream , super cool and true to what a hero is . I don't think I got that moved ever for a superhero introduction.
Good Start
ingra8831 March 2022
A good start!
Some first episodes like Wandavisiin was a turn off for me but got better!
Moonknight took a great start.
Oscar did a brilliant English accent, but like Chris Pratt did on Graham Norton show.
This series is going places, I know there will be highs and lows but this is a high!
Some first episodes like Wandavisiin was a turn off for me but got better!
Moonknight took a great start.
Oscar did a brilliant English accent, but like Chris Pratt did on Graham Norton show.
This series is going places, I know there will be highs and lows but this is a high!
Superb
jimmyw-8157330 March 2022
One of the best pilot I've ever seen. Great acting, great drama.. I've been captivated from the very beginning til the end.
Look forward to the next episode.
If the remaning 5 episides will be equally entertaining this series would be one epic masterpiece.
Look forward to the next episode.
If the remaning 5 episides will be equally entertaining this series would be one epic masterpiece.
Powerful imagery, strong foundation setting
bosporan30 March 2022
A strong first episode setting the scene of a multiple personality protagonist. The reflection metaphors work well (mirrors, puddles, scales ...) even if they are pasted on so thickly. So too the missing time around the girl, the goldfish and most impactfully the fighting. The use of implied violence is compelling especially in the car chase where there is already explosive action - this also informs us of the character of the alter ego.
Passable acting from the three main characters - Isaac, Hawke and Calamawy. Some of the support cast, however, are poor.
Passable acting from the three main characters - Isaac, Hawke and Calamawy. Some of the support cast, however, are poor.
The Mummy with a Marvel spin
kevin_robbins6 May 2023
Moon Knight (2022) is a series that I recently watched on Disney+. The storyline follows a museum gift shop employee with aspirations of becoming a bigger part of the museum. He starts having flash backs of another life and then finds an Egyptian amulet that turns him into a superhero of sorts with multiple identities. His new powers put him in a power struggle between gods for world domination.
This series was created by Doug Moench (Harley Quinn television series) and stars Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: Episode VIII), Ethan Hawke (Training Day), F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) and May Calamawy (The Long Road Home).
This definitely had a unique premise, storyline and universe. The characters were well developed and easy to root for. The CGI to create both the backdrops and gods were awesome. All of the Egyptian and other worldly scenes were entertaining. The fight sequences were tremendous, especially the one in the bathroom early in the series and the god fight at the end. I do wish there was more action as the story unfolded.
Overall, this felt like if Marvel made a The Mummy movie. This was definitely entertaining and worth a viewing. I would score this a 7/10.
This series was created by Doug Moench (Harley Quinn television series) and stars Oscar Isaac (Star Wars: Episode VIII), Ethan Hawke (Training Day), F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus) and May Calamawy (The Long Road Home).
This definitely had a unique premise, storyline and universe. The characters were well developed and easy to root for. The CGI to create both the backdrops and gods were awesome. All of the Egyptian and other worldly scenes were entertaining. The fight sequences were tremendous, especially the one in the bathroom early in the series and the god fight at the end. I do wish there was more action as the story unfolded.
Overall, this felt like if Marvel made a The Mummy movie. This was definitely entertaining and worth a viewing. I would score this a 7/10.
Oscar really nails this role
dakotaw-9546528 April 2022
The biggest reason this show manages to succeed is due to the way Oscar threw himself into the character. Every moment he's on screen you can easily tell that he understands exactly what he's doing and what the character needs, no matter the situation.
Love it 😍
ayaaymanzaru2 May 2022
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