Actually, the themes of movies, books, etc. all fall into certain categories. If you think about, strip the stories down to their basics, you’ll find the themes are obvious and readily identifiable.
An author makes the same old story new by getting us to identify with the characters, introducing a bit of a twist, by making the background compelling.
Movies can do this visually, but Hollywood has had not creative spirit in decades.
I’m glad to see a “hero” movie that makes a point about patriotism, right and wrong for the sake of the younger generation.
One thing about the Marvel movies is that you can tell they’re just plain having a lot of fun with them.
I counted two All the Presidents Men (Redford oblivious to how the worm gas turned and they now apply to a guy he supported for President) Easter eggs, a Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid one and a Pulp Fiction one. I’m sure I’ll notice more the next time I see it.
Literature 101: There are only three.
Man vs. man.
Man vs. nature.
Man vs. himself.