Thunder Force

Here's my rephrased version of the section:

In 1983, a cataclysmic event unleashed gamma rays upon the Earth, bestowing extraordinary abilities on individuals predisposed to sociopathic tendencies. Dubbed "Miscreants," these entities wreaked havoc on society. Five years later, a devastating attack by a Miscreant claimed the lives of Emily Stanton's (Bria Danielle) parents, leaving her to find solace with her grandmother in Chicago. As she navigated a new school, Emily's intellect set her apart from her peers, earning her both admiration and disdain. Her initial struggles were alleviated by Lydia Berman (Vivian Falcone), who championed Emily against the taunts of Wayne (Jackson Dippel). The unlikely duo formed an unbreakable bond.

As Emily's ambitions grew, Lydia's carefree nature remained unwavering. A disagreement sparked by Lydia's tardiness led to a rift between the friends, with Emily accusing Lydia of stifling her potential. The silence that followed lasted for years.

In the present day, Lydia (now portrayed by Melissa McCarthy) has evolved into a dockworker, content in her solitary existence. Her routine is disrupted when she encounters Laser (Pom Klementieff), a Miscreant wreaking havoc on the city with her formidable energy beams. Later that evening, Lydia reaches out to Emily (Octavia Spencer), extending an invitation to their impending high school reunion. Emily's response signals her return, and Lydia's excitement is palpable.

The reunion takes place in a dimly lit bar, but Lydia's search for Emily proves fruitless. Her attention is redirected by news reports of Laser's attack on mayoral candidate William "The King" Stevens (Bobby Cannavale) as well as Emily's plans to bring her innovative company, Stanton 4.0, to Chicago. With the Miscreant problem plaguing the city, Lydia seizes an opportunity to reunite with her old friend and take a taxi to Emily's office building. As she ascends to the top floor, Lydia's reunion with Emily is short-lived, as her clumsiness soon results in a beer spill. In her haste to change, Lydia stumbles upon Emily's workplace, where she inadvertently activates a chair that binds her and injects her face with a potent super strength serum.

As Emily's frustration with Lydia boils over into a heated confrontation, she's forced to confront the harsh realities of their situation. With Lydia's superhuman strength struggling to gain control under the influence of the serum, Emily must navigate the delicate balance between her friend's well-being and their mission to become superheroes. Meanwhile, Emily undergoes her own treatment, donning the cloak of invisibility as she learns to harness her powers alongside Tracy (Taylor Mosby), her teenage daughter, and Allie (Melissa Leo), their trusted assistant.

As they near completion of their treatments, Lydia's transformation becomes increasingly erratic, with unexpected cravings for raw chicken serving as a poignant reminder of the unpredictable nature of their new abilities. Amidst this chaos, Emily and Lydia form an unlikely bond, drawing strength from each other as they grapple with the complexities of their newfound powers.

With their suits and car at the ready, Thunder Force is born, complete with nicknames "The Hammer" and "Bingo" - a moniker that leaves Emily decidedly unenthused. As they embark on their maiden mission to foil The Crab's (Jason Bateman) robbery, Lydia unleashes her superhuman strength, while Emily vanishes into thin air, using Tracy's high-powered taser to subdue the would-be thieves.

The public's swift acceptance of Thunder Force as legitimate heroes sets off a chain reaction, drawing the attention of The King, a formidable Miscreant with superhuman strength. As he and his cohorts, including Laser, who orchestrated a fake assassination attempt on himself for publicity purposes, begin to exert their influence, Emily and Lydia find themselves targeted by The King's Machiavellian machinations.

Undeterred, the duo throws its support behind Rachel Gonzales (Melissa Ponzio), the opposition candidate vying against The King. Their efforts pay off in a stunning upset, prompting The King to host a lavish party for his defeated opponents - an invitation that serves as a thinly veiled ruse to lure them into a trap.

The celebratory atmosphere at the local diner was short-lived as Laser launched a surprise attack, prompting Lydia to spring into action alongside Emily. As they battled to contain the chaos, Lydia's quick thinking led her to order everyone off a bus, only for Laser to send it flying across the distance, causing destruction and sparking widespread criticism of Thunder Force.

As tensions mounted, Lydia and Emily temporarily parted ways. During this brief separation, Emily confided in Tracy about her deep-seated desire to protect others from the same fate that befell her parents, admitting that she had sacrificed precious time with her own daughter as a result. Meanwhile, Lydia embarked on a date with The Crab, whose insights into The King's sinister plans revealed his true intentions.

Tracy's keen instincts soon led her to uncover Allie's betrayal, discovering that she was secretly working for The King. As Tracy apprehended the traitor, Laser appeared, launching a ferocious assault on Lydia and Emily. Emily countered with her newfound invisible abilities, while Lydia employed a dumpster to take down their formidable foe.

With the stakes higher than ever, Thunder Force converged on The King's stronghold, determined to foil his nefarious plans. Tracy, now equipped with super speed-enhancing serum, joined forces with The Crab, who had abandoned his allegiance to The King. Together, they battled Laser and The King's goons in a thrilling display of strength and agility.

As the dust settled, Lydia seized the initiative, volunteering to sacrifice herself by removing the bomb from its secure location and carrying it into the river, where her extraordinary physiology allowed her to withstand the blast. With a heavy heart, Lydia apologized to Emily for not always being the friend she could have been, then leapt into the water, triggering the detonation.

Paramedics rushed Lydia to the scene, where they found her battered but alive after expelling copious amounts of water. Rachel emerged to thank Thunder Force for their heroics, revealing that The King had been apprehended and Laser remained at large. As the crowd erupted in cheers, Lydia and Emily's bond was stronger than ever.

In a poignant moment, Lydia and The Crab rekindled their romance by indulging in a shared plate of raw chicken, a gesture that symbolized their deep connection.