Vehicle chases wreak havoc on busy Hungarian streets, a mid-film set-piece is stronger than the overfamiliar climax, and wildly fantastical elements don’t quite gel with the generally sombre, low-key, scruffy tone of the personal story.

The result is a film that is fun to watch, but very little else.

What ensues is a film that isn't interested in planting seeds for future Marvel movies -- which is actually a refreshing change of pace.

The family dynamic, particularly between Natasha and Yelena, was so much fun. I thought the action was some of the best in the MCU. There was something visceral about the hand-to-hand combat — I could feel the punches through the screen.