Columbia Pictures and Marvel Entertainment’s Morbius (dubbed from the Hollywood film of the same name; UA) is the story of a scientist, Michael Morbius (Jared Leto), suffering from a rare blood disease. His attempts to cure himself result in making him a vampire with super-human abilities. Morbius has a surrogate brother, Milo (Matt Smith), who has the same blood disorder. Martine Bancroft (Adria Arjona) is Morbius’ scientist-friend. Who survives the experiments?
Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless have written a script, based on Marvel comics, which is poor in all respects. The drama becomes predictable after a point of time and, therefore, fails to keep the audience interested or engaged. The love story of Morbius and Martine is not at all heartwarming. Likewise, the brotherly bond between Morbius and Milo fails to touch the viewer’s heart. Hence the audiences watch passively as the drama unfolds.
Jared Leto is alright in the title role. Matt Smith does an average job as Milo. Adria Arjona does not impress much as Martine Bancroft. Jared Harris lends ordinary support as Nicholas. Al Madrigal (as FBI agent Alberto ‘Al’ Rodriguez), Tyrese Gibson (as FBI agent Simon Stroud), Michael Keaton (as Adrian Toomes), and the others provide ordinary support.
Daniel Espinosa’s direction is poor. He has simply not been able to make a moving drama. Jon Ekstrand’s background music falls short of expectations. Oliver Wood’s cinematography is nice. Stefania Cella’s production designing is good. Pietro Scalia’s editing leaves a lot to be desired. Dubbing is alright.
On the whole, Morbius is a poor show all the way.
Released on 1-4-’22 at Gemini (daily 5 shows) and other cinemas of Bombay by Sony Pictures Films India Pvt. Ltd. Publicity: so-so. Opening: dull. …….Also released all over. Opening was weak everywhere.