Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 8, 2019
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KayleeBMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bland and generic. This is the most underwhelming of all Marvel movies. There is no "hero's journey" or character arc. The jokes are cheesy, embarrassingly stupid and forced. The main character comes off as a spoiled brat, impossible to empathize with or get behind. On the bright side Samuel Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Lashana Lynch, and even the cat, named Goose,all give great performances. Expand
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richardjMar 9, 2019
The main adversity the protagonist faces is that she's too powerful... Not kidding.
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begay32Mar 9, 2019
First of all this movie is horrendous. This movie's writing is a total slap in the face to the MCU. All the goodwill that was developed between the audience and the filmmakers just went out the window with all the retconning of lore. The heroFirst of all this movie is horrendous. This movie's writing is a total slap in the face to the MCU. All the goodwill that was developed between the audience and the filmmakers just went out the window with all the retconning of lore. The hero has no character arc. This movie tries to be a super hero movie but comes off as a Green Lantern copy cat. It is unoriginal, uninspired and a mess. Expand
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AnonMasterMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i'm not big on superhero movies and this one didn't help with that.
it was boring most of the time and brie's acting was so bad that i cringed.
but the worst thing of all is how they got captain marvel's cat to scratch out nick fury's eye.
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reneverlandMar 10, 2019
I went in to this movie CONVINCED that all the pre-release political agenda fears people had about it were unfounded. I was wrong. They were right. The movie drowned itself in GIRL POWER YEAH!~gender politics so much that it divests CarolI went in to this movie CONVINCED that all the pre-release political agenda fears people had about it were unfounded. I was wrong. They were right. The movie drowned itself in GIRL POWER YEAH!~gender politics so much that it divests Carol Danvers of any depth and dilutes the storyline, along with Ronin..

SPOILERS AHEAD: 1) The movie was too fearful to give Brie any real flaws. She was damn near perfect and infallible. That made her bland. And it was bcuz they were scared of making a woman look weak or flawed.

2) There is a scene where all these “evil white men” were telling her how she can’t do something or that “she’s just a girl.” Really? That’s weak writing. Forced demonization of men to prop up a weak female character. If you have to disparage one group to prop up another, then that other group is probably not very strong. 3) There is a cringey scene of FORCED male chauvinist remarks like that douchey male pilot saying to his female compatriot, “you do know why we call it the cockpit right haha”

OMG RAPE CULTURE U GUYZ!!! 4) The guy in leather jacket and motorcycle saying, "HEY BABY WHY DON'T YOU GIVE ME A SMILE"

Who talks like that!! So forced. So much rape culture you guys!

5) The Skrulls were clearly a forced allegory for immigration issues rolls eyes

6) Ronin the Accuser was a total badass in GOTG. One of the best villains and most menacing. In Captain Marvel, he is completely ruined with one gesture from CM. Carol smacks her fist into her palm and some energy beams, which makes Ronin, one of the greatest and most daunting villains in Marvel's cinematic history, ran away with his tail between his legs. We get it. Carol is powerful. No need to ruin a great villain to beat that dead horse. 7) The movie deliberately refrained from mentioning that CM got her name from....a man. That's right. They GENDER SWAPPED the character of Mar-Vell so that CM didn't have to get her name from a man like in the comics...

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CMully1987Mar 11, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really boring and rushed. Terrible wooden acting by lead actress for the majority of the movie. Also, the cringe meter went off the charts when she was beating up bad guys while "I'm Just a Girl" from No Doubt played in the background. Expand
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galinMar 11, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Wanted to love this movie but was disappointed. The story was weak and the direction was horrible. It would have been better without the random memory puzzle to show the backstory. I would have preferred they start with her origin and work chronologically but we get a poorly edited mess showing her memories from Earth. These memories are a simply a vessel to clumsily make her seem a victim but none of that is relevant to the story. By the time they get around to telling the real story, you don't even care about her. I never left during the whole movie yet constantly felt like I missed some major pieces of information to explain what was happening. Either they edited out important scenes to make room for boring coffee break chats or they chose a poor writer and director. Larson acted with the range of a brick. Not once in the entire movie do you feel she is in jeopardy. Apparently she never had a family and only one dull pilot friend that somehow gets screen time but serves no purpose in the story. The actor playing the main skrull is the best part of the movie. SMJ is okay but he doesn't seem at all like the Fury character in any other MCU movies. It's like the writer had never seen any other MCU movies. He was good but his personality was inexplicable. I pray they don't make CM the main character in Endgame. With the way they powered her it would be a 10 minute movie ending in a 3 second battle. Expand
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localtechguyMar 18, 2019
Skip this, and honestly, probably Avengers End Game as well. Recap in one run on sentence... Apparently this random woman with a boring backstory is the first Avenger, she's been gone for awhile, shes the most powerful (for, reasons?) she hasSkip this, and honestly, probably Avengers End Game as well. Recap in one run on sentence... Apparently this random woman with a boring backstory is the first Avenger, she's been gone for awhile, shes the most powerful (for, reasons?) she has no weaknesses or a likable personality and she will be single handedly saving the actual Avengers and most likely defeating Thanos with feminism. yuk. Nick Fury was dope tho. The cat was way more likable than Brie. Her acting is as cheesy as her name. Expand
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graehlMar 8, 2019
Leaden acting, no reaction to anything except vague implication of confidence, average physique at best - what's not to like?
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TJ_KragtMar 8, 2019
The worst MCU movie by a mile. Sitting aside the political rhetoric that was involved in the marketing and later in the movie itself, the film had a host of other problems. The writing was mediocre, which is a shame considering the movie'sThe worst MCU movie by a mile. Sitting aside the political rhetoric that was involved in the marketing and later in the movie itself, the film had a host of other problems. The writing was mediocre, which is a shame considering the movie's high-profile, competent supporting cast; the fight scenes were not very well shot, with odd camera angles and poor lightning for most of them; and Brie Larson's performance felt rigid and stale. The story also seemed uninspired, with Captain Marvel's motivations not being explained or shown at all, due to this, you really do not know how Captain Marvel's character developed during the film, which my guess is that she did not. To be honest, Goose was the best thing about the movie. Expand
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DeadlyMar 21, 2019
Captain Marvel isn't even mediocre, one of the worst Marvel films I've seen. The main actress is the cringiest person I've seen in a long time.
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CryogenicMar 12, 2019
Well here's a way to climb on the shoulders of giants and claim all the glory is yours while being horribly bad yourself. I'm so disappointing in this movie, everything that it accomplished it accomplished due to previous tiles and brandWell here's a way to climb on the shoulders of giants and claim all the glory is yours while being horribly bad yourself. I'm so disappointing in this movie, everything that it accomplished it accomplished due to previous tiles and brand name. This movie cannot stand on it's own and without prior art would have been a complete flop, probably worse than Green Lantern. Remember Marvel all your heroes "became" heroes due to their sacrifices and choices. Being given everything for free does not make one a hero, but a villain! Expand
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TheVJMar 9, 2019
I don't expect much out of superhero movies generally speaking, but Captain Marvel manages to disappoint even such low expectations and Larson makes for one of the least likable actors I've ever seen in cinema.
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maximo101Mar 8, 2019
Yet another amnesia origin storey which suffers from poor writing and bad acting, with the exception of Samuel Jackson. Events are predictable and this movie just feels shoe horned into the mcu. The main actress never smiles, has noYet another amnesia origin storey which suffers from poor writing and bad acting, with the exception of Samuel Jackson. Events are predictable and this movie just feels shoe horned into the mcu. The main actress never smiles, has no personality and is just bland and boring. Expand
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whocares43t6436Mar 9, 2019
Extreemly bland and a total waste of time, i payed money to hate my self and be bored until the last moment when some special effects were cool looking , but this was nothing that could save the movie, it was bland and brie larsson looks likeExtreemly bland and a total waste of time, i payed money to hate my self and be bored until the last moment when some special effects were cool looking , but this was nothing that could save the movie, it was bland and brie larsson looks like she was taking a dump in every shot and even then couldnt pull off a decent grunt atleast. i feel pitty for those that dont listen to the user reviews and visit trashheaps like rotten tomatoes to get their biased propaganda rating views Expand
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Razrback16Mar 9, 2019
One of the worst movies I've ever seen without a doubt. The cat did a nice job, but that was about it. Bad production, bad story, bad acting from the lead actress.
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QuantiumviceroyMar 8, 2019
Basically what happens when you try to make a movie about a "strong female protagonist" rather than making a movie that has a "strong female protagonist".
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Redentor-xMar 8, 2019
if you want to see a real superheroine movie go and see wonder woman, do not waste your money with this.
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MrAverageMar 8, 2019
Just add a bit of bad lore to the mcu, bad acting, no plot just meh maybe worst than the worst hulk or spiderman movies.
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PikeaxMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. RT refused this for whatever reason. Maybe because of spoilers.
This movie sucks. The first half is boring amnesia plot done a thousand times before and better. The second half has no stakes because the first didn't establish them. The retcons are just plain disrespectful. The avengers are named after capt marvel? Seriously? Also why have Fury lose his eye like that? In the end, this movie would be better off not existing as the damage it deals to the MCU continuity is extreme. Side note, thanks to this movie, we now have to ask where the Kree are in the other movies like Avengers 1 and Infinity War. They have a reason to be involved and they know about Earth.
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krayz69Mar 9, 2019
I really wanted to like this movie, but in the end I was disappointed. The Captain Marvel character isn't that interesting, and Brie Larson's portrayal falls flat. She's good in dramatic movies, but can't carry an action movie. Samuel L.I really wanted to like this movie, but in the end I was disappointed. The Captain Marvel character isn't that interesting, and Brie Larson's portrayal falls flat. She's good in dramatic movies, but can't carry an action movie. Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, and a cat (I kid you not!) help keep this movie interesting. Some of the CGI is bad, and a lot of the action scenes, as rare as they were, had such quick editing and close-ups that you had no idea what was going on. There was also a lot of use of shaky cam. It's 2019, why are directors still using gimmicks like shaky cam? Some of the 90s nostalgia was interesting, until they kept hitting you over the head with it. Yes, we know it's set in the 90s, we don't have to get reminded of that. This is one of the weakest movie of the MCU so far. The reviews are fairly accurate. I'd rate it between Edward Norton's Hulk and Ant-Man and The Wasp. I only went to see this movie because I thought I'd need to know about the Captain Marvel character in time for Avengers: Endgame. But you actually don't need to see this movie, just Wiki her character and powers, and you're ready for Endgame. Now I owe my friend a nice steak dinner, he had recommended that we go see Alita: Battle Angel instead. Hopefully my review won't be deleted like all the negative reviews were on Rotten Tomatoes. Expand
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dasha_pMar 9, 2019
I was really hoping that my preconceptions were wrong - I really wanted this movie to be, at the very least, fun and enjoyable. Alas, it was neither a good film in its own right, nor was it a good addition to the MCU, which is unfortunate toI was really hoping that my preconceptions were wrong - I really wanted this movie to be, at the very least, fun and enjoyable. Alas, it was neither a good film in its own right, nor was it a good addition to the MCU, which is unfortunate to say the least. The acting was bland, Larson, in my view, having been badly miscast, with many people saying that Emily Blunt could have made a better Captain Marvel. The story was the definition of a superhero blueprint. Goose and Jackson were probably my favorite things about this movie, which says a lot. Then, there is the issue of the existence of this film in the first place - if they really wanted a 'strong female lead' (with which, as a woman, I already have an issue), they should have filmed a Scarlet Witch, or even better, a Black Widow origin story... Cap Marvel is an obscure and rather disliked character (as can be seen by the number of time her runs were cancelled) who does not deserve to sweep in and save the day in Endgame. I will be deeply hurt and disappointed if this will be the case - an overpowered nobody, who was never a part of the original well-loved team, to play as a sort of 'deus ex machina' in the final movie. The marketing for the movie did not help either, but this is a review of the movie, and not the scum tactics employed by the advertisers. Hence, as much as it saddens me, I cannot in good conscience give this movie more than a 3, due to its lack of originality, bad casting, underwhelming script (seeing as the writers have done well in the indie film department prior to the making of this movie), as well as the late introduction of a new character (into the cinematic universe, that is - I am well aware of the role played by Cap M. in the comics) into a beloved series. Expand
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RONSAIDITMar 9, 2019
wow, this was so boring, the flashbacks were horribly done. and there was no emotion shown. the eye well that was stupid. probably the worst development of a character ever.this is the sort of film you would find in the bargain bin for 2.99
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PineappleJimMar 8, 2019
Saw it last night with my 2 girls. Not the Marvel blockbuster i was expecting. Felt like it provided the same entertainment value as Thor The Dark World and Incredible Hulk. Captain Marvel was mostly boring. Highlights were Goose the Cat andSaw it last night with my 2 girls. Not the Marvel blockbuster i was expecting. Felt like it provided the same entertainment value as Thor The Dark World and Incredible Hulk. Captain Marvel was mostly boring. Highlights were Goose the Cat and Nick Fury. My girls aged 13 and 15 thought it was meh, dull, and were not interested. Expand
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ZFighter18Mar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not gonna lie. Not a fan. I hoped this would be a lot better than it was. It let me down. It was pretty mid, tbh. Fury, the Cat, the VFX and Talos ended up being the good bits. Seriously more trash than I expected and I was already let down with the direction they were going from creator/director comments but I still gave it a try.

How are you gonna have your main character be so OP without real reason or sense of scaling and then have little to no actual reason for the audience to care about her? I mean, come on.

Plus, what the hell was up with that girl song during the fight scene? Did something go wrong with audio mixing in post? Did you hire someone from a Netflix show to handle that bit or something? It was just jarring.

Also, girl power is one thing but there's no point in making the agenda so blatant that it harms the character. Oh, I fail at things, sure, but I need a man to tell me I can't do them before I work up the motivation to do anything?

Also, the cat and Fury's eye? Are you joking with me right now? Her Air Force call sign being Avenger instead of Cheeseburger? Fury not calling her for two end of the world events he had prior warning on but could pull it out seconds before the snap?

Not to mention rewriting Mar-Vell as an old woman and then not even making that woman a hero? Making Monica a little girl that looks up to Carol? Are you joking right now, Marvel?

What is this actual trash that you're feeding us?

I paid money for this nonsense.
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R_HakMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie **** on comic book fans like me. Time and time again they use us to build something, and then use that influence to **** on us with this feminist garbage.

After Talos captures Vers, in the flashback scenes, it was made clear that this is a feminist garbage propaganda. All the males in her life trying to keep her down... this is the message... to not let her even try, even though it is clear that she is failing again and again, when she is hurting herself while crashing a cart, when she is failing in the military training because her body is weak etc etc. These scenes and others are put there purposefully, not to give us the backstory of this character, but to set us up for the garbage low IQ feminist propaganda that they will push in the later parts of the movie. And the fact is, that its not the feminist message in itself, but that it is done in an unintelligent manner, very low IQ, very rude I would say. It was like those scenes were written by a teenager who can't give them depth, or complexity for that matter. It feels cold, unempathetic.

Another big aspect where the feminist garbage propaganda comes out is in the multiple scenes where the character doesn't obey to the direct orders from her superiors. The thing again is not the disobeying, because Captain America does that too, frequently.... The thing is that in the Captain Marvel movie there is no backstory, no real motivation for doing that. (Capt America, on the other hand, has a very well explained reason and philosophy for going against the orders.) We should just take it for granted, that the character feels that way... and swallow it because she is empowering herself. End of discussion. Feels stupid. And the audience is left with the impression that she is just arrogant.

This same aura of cockiness and arrogance follows the character during all the movie, and especially during her time with Furry.

Some might argue that the actress is bad, and cant deliver the role well. Well I agree.For example the scene with the security guard after she lands on Earth, just falls flat. It is supposed to be a funny scene, but in my modest opinion, it just falls flat.

But the biggest issue I have with this movie, is how they explained the "Avengers initiative" name. My blood boiled in that moment. I will never accept it. ****ing this way on the First Avenger is unforgivable. Captain America is an icon. Captain Marvel just a feminist tryhard garbage that is being pushed hard and fails again and again.

The only thing that saves the movie is its budget ( nice effects and fight scenes) and the fact that it is set in the larger Marvel cinematic universe
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jhalscottMar 8, 2019
The hero no one wanted, in the film only SJWs could love, based on the flop of a woke comic... It is... Captain Marketing... Lots of loud cliches, kinda like a parody of a 90s superhero movie. Brie Larson's acting was wooden and the scriptThe hero no one wanted, in the film only SJWs could love, based on the flop of a woke comic... It is... Captain Marketing... Lots of loud cliches, kinda like a parody of a 90s superhero movie. Brie Larson's acting was wooden and the script was unoriginal. Expand
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CrazyBanana1978Mar 8, 2019
I really wish I could get the time back I wasted on this movie, its like they put a bunch of marvel polts in a blender and said lets go with that. Sadly its very boring as a result.
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MattAjewskiMar 8, 2019
Let's put aside the controversy surrounding Brie Larson and her inappropriate comments and focus on the movie. They are pissing on real fans from the top of the bridge and try to say it's rain. This movie is and insult to everything they haveLet's put aside the controversy surrounding Brie Larson and her inappropriate comments and focus on the movie. They are pissing on real fans from the top of the bridge and try to say it's rain. This movie is and insult to everything they have build up until now. I can honestly say I will not be watching this one for the second time absolute waste of time. I knew that Brie was a horrible choice for this role from day one when she was introduced at the comic con as the movie incarnation of captain marvel character. As a big MCU fan heavily invested in the franchise, I never thought I will say that I'm not looking forward to what will they come up with next. And I'm afraid that her character will spoil the upcoming ENDGAME. Expand
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dsheatzMar 8, 2019
The CGI on Samuel L Jackson was bad ass unfortunately the movie was boring and ultimately void of any character.
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KranarkMar 9, 2019
If you can ignore the bad writing, plot holes wooden performance by larson among other problems with the movie you might enjoy this
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DudersMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie could be the worst MCU movie but Thor Dark World still holds the crown.
Brie Larson was a big misscast, she clearly cant act and is not interested on been on movie at all, this is rly shows on the way she looks on most of scenes, bored and not interested, clearly not on the mod, she is seems like a B actress playing a role, not a protagonist of such a big movie.
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RoyReviewsMar 8, 2019
This was a boring movie with poorly written script and lack luster performance by the leading character, she didn't seem to have her heart in it, seems she just accepted the role for her personal strike at the patriarchy aka men which isThis was a boring movie with poorly written script and lack luster performance by the leading character, she didn't seem to have her heart in it, seems she just accepted the role for her personal strike at the patriarchy aka men which is disgusting!

Wish this was a Black Widow or Scarlet Witch movie, both actresses are awesome and give great performances, which is why they both earned their own movies.
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bombbrigadeMar 8, 2019
The worst MCU movie yet. Bad cgi at times. Weak lead role. Rather underwhelming fight scenes for a Marvel movie.
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jiggypiggyMar 8, 2019
took my daughter so see this in san diego; she asked alot of plot questions. i wondered with brie larson totaly forgetable performance they could have someone with less drama do the the same job. the CGI was PAR, the action parts were boring.took my daughter so see this in san diego; she asked alot of plot questions. i wondered with brie larson totaly forgetable performance they could have someone with less drama do the the same job. the CGI was PAR, the action parts were boring. after i asked my daughter if she wanted to see it again; she said...nah, said i feel the same way. Expand
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Buddy502Mar 8, 2019
Went in open minded and even excited about a new movie from the MCU. This was an absolute disappointment. Brie Larson is very dull. Fight scenes are WEAK! The story is bland. Anti-aging CGI on Sam Jackson is great, but overall this movie isWent in open minded and even excited about a new movie from the MCU. This was an absolute disappointment. Brie Larson is very dull. Fight scenes are WEAK! The story is bland. Anti-aging CGI on Sam Jackson is great, but overall this movie is terrible. I expect more from a marvel movie. The way Nick Fury loses his eye is a WTF moment! Like WTF were they thinking there? The script is atrocious. Bad movie. Expand
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fpaskyMar 8, 2019
They should have hired a better writing team for this effort… The movie starts out painfully slow. Unlike Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman whose character is expressive, caring, and inspiring, Brie Larson’s character is lifeless, seems to care onlyThey should have hired a better writing team for this effort… The movie starts out painfully slow. Unlike Gal Gadot’s Wonder Woman whose character is expressive, caring, and inspiring, Brie Larson’s character is lifeless, seems to care only about how empowered she can show she is by not showing any emotion, and not only is not inspiring… but frankly is almost impossible to like. Often a character in a film will start out in a place where he/she is not perfect, but goes through a process of learning, experience, and development where by the end of the story they are a much wholer character. This is the human experience. And this is why we root for them, embrace them, and why we end up caring about them. Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel travels a straight-line character arch. As far as development she ends up exactly in the same place she started.
After viewing this I do need to see something inspiring for International Women’s Day.
I’m going to re-watch Wonder Woman tonight at home.
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OutlawRLMar 8, 2019
Bland acting and story. Where was this character when NY was under attack? If she is supposed to be the most powerful of the Marvel universe. The only redeeming part was the 90s nostalgia and the cat. I regret spending money to see this.
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10d22Mar 8, 2019
The movie itself is very as generic. Samuel L. Jackson was one of the few shining lights for me, but couldn't save the movie its poor script, lackluster action and a badly cast leading lady.
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riviera91Mar 8, 2019
Way too political for my tastes and not like the other MCU movies. Seemed like feminist propaganda, rather than entertainment. The acting was horrible and the one Nick Fury scene was so stupid.
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MovieFan503Mar 8, 2019
Movie felt like a Marvel cash grab. I loved the supporting cast in this movie, especially Sam Jackson. The best parts of this movie had either Sam Jackson or Goose in it. Sadly the real reason this movie was not good was Brie Larson'sMovie felt like a Marvel cash grab. I loved the supporting cast in this movie, especially Sam Jackson. The best parts of this movie had either Sam Jackson or Goose in it. Sadly the real reason this movie was not good was Brie Larson's acting. Never did I once feel she was a superhero, whenever she talked or tried to act it felt very wooden. Plus the departure from the source material I feel really hurt the over all fun in the movie. So to sum it up: supporting cast great, Sam Jackson great, Goose great, Brie Larson acting bad, departure from source material bad. Expand
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Erika_ErikssonMar 8, 2019
As a woman i can't say i really like/can recommend the movie, personally it feels like it really need a recast.
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dysangelMar 8, 2019
Similar plot to Green Lantern, but with zero character development and somehow even less interesting powers
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ArcheronMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Strengths: Supporting Cast even if one dimensional, CGI, Short Run Time.

Weaknesses: Lead character, tired out tropes, and scattered and unfocused story.

This movie I tried to come in with a blank slate ignoring everything surrounding it. it goes for a phase 1 origin story coming off more as an Incredible hulk rather than Iron Man. As 80s nostalgia gives way to the 90s it does a great summary of all that makes. But like a blender mixing every ingredient it stuff in it all boils down to a bland liquid. The supporting cast does there best with what they are given, however it's script doesn't allow any to escape their niche. As marvel is on a time table for their phase 4 there is not many opportunities for them to second guess their choices. However I do want to make a recommendation that its sister studio Lucasfilm did "Slow Down". Take the time to make a good product, you have been running strong for 10 years and you need to pace it now. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Also the mystique of certain characters should not be explained if you cannot come up with a satisfying answer. For awhile most thought Nick Fury lost sight in his eye due to something Robert Redford's character in Winter Soldier. Nope it had to be the cat.

This is my 4th attempt to post my review. The previous attempts were on RT/Flixster.
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Max_PowerMar 8, 2019
Sorry but felt asleep. Its kind of sad because its real boring and predictable even having missed most of the movie i could figure out the end with problem.
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chestnevskyMar 8, 2019
The beginning of the box was okay, but as the movie dragged on it became worthless.
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workingmanMar 8, 2019
Congratulations Disney has done it again..Disney has managed to mangle Marvel Comics " Captain Marvel " I have never checked my watch during a Marvel Movie. But last night during this stinker of a movie, I checked my watch so many timesCongratulations Disney has done it again..Disney has managed to mangle Marvel Comics " Captain Marvel " I have never checked my watch during a Marvel Movie. But last night during this stinker of a movie, I checked my watch so many times during the movie, I lost count. If you like bad acting, Estrogen filled characters and story-lines so much so, it literally hits you in the face with it...you will love this movie. Seriously,all the men in this movie were either incompetent, evil, bad,mean, weak,stupid,and for some odd reason only women were capable of flying aircraft in this movie. Who ever picked Brie Larson for the lead role in this movie should be fired..her acting skills were terrible.. It was so bad it reminded of a low budget "b" movie. Save yourself some cash and wait for this one to come out on regular TV cable. Oh and by the way do not take your little kids to see this movie..It will totally screw them up..Wish I had my money back.. Expand
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gyogyoMar 8, 2019
a piece of wood can act better than bre larsen,its a boring boring movie with one action scene barley visible how nick fury loses his eye is beyond infuriating. not gonna watch this movie a second time.
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NicksapMar 8, 2019
Larson was lifeless, completely wrong for the role. Marvel is going down the same road that killed the Star Wars franchises. What is Disney doing? This movie will put you to sleep. The progressive SJW nonsense is sprinkled throughout thisLarson was lifeless, completely wrong for the role. Marvel is going down the same road that killed the Star Wars franchises. What is Disney doing? This movie will put you to sleep. The progressive SJW nonsense is sprinkled throughout this movie. If you have to point out how great the cat was in the movie that is not saying much. One good thing this movie did was expose how corrupt many of the movie critics, websites and youtubers there are giving positive reviews to this turd. Expand
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JeffieBlazeMar 8, 2019
One of the blandest and boring films I've seen in years. Waste of time and money.
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that_movie_guyMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Rotten Tomatoes DELETED my earlier review so I thought I'd write it on a legitimate movie review site instead to get the message out there. Thank you Metacritic for not bending backwards to these people. REVIEW ---

The Good -90's era as I am a 90's kid
-Good soundtrack
-Effects The Bad

-Actress is miscast
-No emotional rewards
-Disrespectful to MCU


The Outcome


The cons outweigh the pros, honestly... I went in with an open mind. But now? Seriously? I am very worried about Endgame. I went from super excited to anxiety mode after watching this. I don't know the business decision was to show such a last minute shoehorn right before the big Finale was but it's not looking good. I will say if Captain Marvel takes down Thanos? I think we will have a real civil war out in the streets!


First off... Nick Fury. My God... character ruined. Scratched by a cat!? That goofy acting? Almost like a completely new character. Honestly, they ruined his character here. He is a joke character basically. Secondly... Carol Danvers. What in holy hell...? Here's how it is. No memory? Ok. Acts wooden. Understandable. After memories? STILL THE SAME WOOD! Horribly miscast she acts like she doesn't want to be there, lines are delivered as if... Terminator's T-1000 seriously has more emotion delivered and that's saying something. BOR-ING and I don't mean to be harsh to the actress, but... no connection. Captain Marvel has zero personality and it's sad. First MCU movie IMO where character development is non-existent. Thirdly, this is just... weird. Skrulls. They are treated... as illegal aliens. As REFUGEES. This movie is PLAGUED with propaganda and I tried to push all of that crap OUT but it's there and it's literally shoved down your throat. And when while you're choking on it, they cram it down harder and shove MORE down your throat. It didn't feel like a movie more like a documentary or something you'd show children but use colorful characters to explain about gender, race, borders etc. it had me rolling my eyes so much I now have involuntary eye spasms. Music, as I said was great - HOWEVER... they managed to messed that up too. One particular fight scene plays I'm just a girl. So out of place, so confusing, so cringe worthy and misguided here. We get it, she's a woman. Big deal? It's amazing they green light this movie right before the big finale, and CM is supposed to be the new face of MCU? And the savior in Endgame? Oh man, I've never went from... Super excited and pumped to extremely worried in such a short time. I went from Day 1 Endgame to.. wait and see what others are saying if CM doesn't ruin it, then I'll go. Marvel let me down. I feel, not angry, but sad.


It's literally depressing how things are shaping up to be, if this is an indication of the future, after Endgame I want no part of it.


2/10 GOOD - Score, CG Effects

BAD - Brie miscasted, Disrespects the MCU and its fans, Overload Propaganda messaging.
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rider9999Mar 8, 2019
Well, just another over the top female feminist movie to empower women, or maybe just little girls/teenagers. Not sure why women needs to be empowered by every TV/movie these day, unless they are just that weak. This movie is boring and theWell, just another over the top female feminist movie to empower women, or maybe just little girls/teenagers. Not sure why women needs to be empowered by every TV/movie these day, unless they are just that weak. This movie is boring and the first part isn't terrible but just less boring. Parts of it make no sense and then the feminist take over completely so they can over power men and blame them for everything. I wonder if these over paid actors think normal people believe this mess. Women leads are find and dandy. but this never ending agenda that has taken over movies/tv is ignorant. So, this isn't a good movie and is ruined by feminist agenda. I hope all the manginas and feminist are happy. They are too busy blaming men for their problems, but use technology made by men to do so. I have no plans on giving these people my money and good luck with your agenda in your own little heads, while the rest of the people live in the real world. By the way, when skinny weak arm women slap and knock men down, it looks just as dumb as your agenda. Expand
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FullShaneMar 8, 2019
The MCU seems to have ran into a scarcity of star-power and picked up the driest, most inflammatory racist, misandrous actress they could possibly dig up. For context: the film was released amid a flurry of bad press and bad predictions as aThe MCU seems to have ran into a scarcity of star-power and picked up the driest, most inflammatory racist, misandrous actress they could possibly dig up. For context: the film was released amid a flurry of bad press and bad predictions as a result of Brie Larsen's disgusting statements. Following this there's been a flurry of press to cover it up and cast negative reviews in a bad light, referring to them as "trolls" to justify mass removals. This is nothing short of Orwellian. Brie performed as blandly as expected and seems more fit for a role on a CW show, not a lead actress role in a Marvel hero film. It's truly a disgrace. Of all the competent talent, this slow-paced self-aggrandizing product is what Marvel churned out. This is a sad day for Marvel fans. Expand
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Mat2020Mar 8, 2019
No character development, it feels she stands for nothing, no charisma, no personality at all. I felt the plot has potential but it was made in a very mediocre way, sometimes I felt I was watching commercials, and its because the movieNo character development, it feels she stands for nothing, no charisma, no personality at all. I felt the plot has potential but it was made in a very mediocre way, sometimes I felt I was watching commercials, and its because the movie sacrifices action or narrative just to put an specific message (as in the last fight against yon rogg).

As the movie goes on I felt everything was forced, then I realized the movie itself is forced, if this movie isn´t political propaganda then I don´t know what´s the purpose of this characters existence.
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JerryBrieMar 8, 2019
Oh boy were do I start... First of all if this Captain Marvel bit*h defeats thanos in the End Game then I am done with marvel. If you Love Marvel then just pretend this movie doesn't exists. Brie Larson is Racist, Sexist, Ignorant &Oh boy were do I start... First of all if this Captain Marvel bit*h defeats thanos in the End Game then I am done with marvel. If you Love Marvel then just pretend this movie doesn't exists. Brie Larson is Racist, Sexist, Ignorant & narcissist. She hates white males. I would rather have a good movie than SJW Bull-Sh*t, I mean why ruin a movie for SJW. This movie was less like Captain Marvel and more like Captain MEH-WELL. This movie has kinda bad script/story telling. If we compare her with wonder woman on scale of 1 to 10 then Wonder woman is 10 and captain marvel is 3, with respect to her acting, looks and story. Instead of Brie Larson they should have casted someone else for this character like Charlize Theron or Kate Beckinsale or Anne Hathaway or any hot actress, Just by casting hot actress alone would have made this movie great, Brie Larson has got no curves, she looks like piece of sh!t without expressions. I am not saying it's worst movie ever made in Hollywood but it's worst MCU movie, although this movie has its own moments. She didn't earned her powers, she got it for free. Also Brie Larson is Men hater, and her personal views aside she did really bad acting in the movie. And as Kevin Feige said she is the most powerful superhero in MCU.. Trust me this movie has no evidence to support that argument. I see Thor, Doctor Strange & Scarlett Witch easily defeat her. As all of them seem more powerful than her. Doctor Strange will teleport her somewhere far. And Thor will teleport himself if needed but I think he can fight her because he could easily withstand force of entire star in infinity war and he could take the attack of all 6 infinity stones and still nothing happened to him. And Scarlett Witch can easily fight with her neck to neck without falling apart. Lastly I would say Dear Marvel, What in the name of SJW have you done. We must sign petition for recasting. We need hotter actress instead of this Expression-less Brie Larson, So if we get bored with the movie then we can at least watch the actress. 1st 10 years were great under Captain America, Next 10 years with lead role of Captain Marvel... Not a fu*king chance... At least give us hotter actress. Its Funny How Marvel can fire James Gunn and keep Brie Larson. Captain Marvel is as powerful as Thanos. Thanos killed half of all life, Brie Larson killed half of Marvels profits. Expand
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Bigj82Mar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie isn't very good. The character is forced. Marvel is better than this. The plot was thin, and changing mar-vel to a chick was not ideal. I Liked the tribute to Stan Lee, but was bored by the the movie. Expand
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HeyeverybodyMar 8, 2019
I really hoping the reviews where just politically motivated and I’m sure a lot are but this movie really falls short. Maybe a victim of “too much, too fast”? I should of picked the Madea flick, at least there would of been some emotion. NotI really hoping the reviews where just politically motivated and I’m sure a lot are but this movie really falls short. Maybe a victim of “too much, too fast”? I should of picked the Madea flick, at least there would of been some emotion. Not a good movie. Expand
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qwerty1905Mar 8, 2019
Captain Marvel failed primarily due to a lack of kryptonite. When a character is all powerful then the story becomes immaterial.
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raliushardtMar 8, 2019
polticaly charged, boring and full of plot holes and events that change the overall hostory... you do not give someone all the powers just becase some random reason A ) in this case "female" is the reason.... captain marvel did not deservepolticaly charged, boring and full of plot holes and events that change the overall hostory... you do not give someone all the powers just becase some random reason A ) in this case "female" is the reason.... captain marvel did not deserve and does not her place on the throne and, honestly, you will have a lot more importnt things to do even tho you were polaning to sleep the rest of the weekend so who gives a **** anw also claiming that captain marvel is more powrful then Hulk and Thor etc etc is stupid.... this movie is one of the weakest MCU films ever. Expand
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ribhouseriotMar 8, 2019
Poorly cast, dull main character, with an SJW narrative that was more developed than her role. Featured terrible editing, a forced soundtrack, and too much money was sunk into an oscar-winning starlet who could have taken the MCU role aPoorly cast, dull main character, with an SJW narrative that was more developed than her role. Featured terrible editing, a forced soundtrack, and too much money was sunk into an oscar-winning starlet who could have taken the MCU role a little more seriously by playing the horrific Carol Danvers the way she was in the comics; She was an out-of-tune, raging, obstinate, control-freak who got a lot of people killed with her reckless abandon. Expand
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Lilith13Mar 8, 2019
I'm not going to sit here and list all the things I thought was bad, like Nick Fury's eye for example. No, I'm going to tell you worse, this movie is mediocre and not even Samuel L. Jackson or the cat could save it. Also, thank you MetacriticI'm not going to sit here and list all the things I thought was bad, like Nick Fury's eye for example. No, I'm going to tell you worse, this movie is mediocre and not even Samuel L. Jackson or the cat could save it. Also, thank you Metacritic for not censoring reviews like Rotten Tomato. Expand
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JoeDoesntCareMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sigh...Where to begin. I really held out hope for this movie going into it, despite all the political nonsense that's been surrounding it for the last couple weeks now. I've enjoyed most of the previous MCU movies and especially enjoyed infinity war, and with hopes of hints at what's to come next, I wen't to see Captain Marvel and was completely disappointed. First off, let me address the elephant in the room, the fact that this is a self proclaimed "feminism" movie. I wen't into the movie well aware of this, and really tried to ignore it and focus on enjoying the movie itself, but it winds up being at the core of many of the movies issues. Carol Danvers is a completely uninteresting, uncompelling, inhuman (emotionally and somewhat literally) brick of a character and it seems clear this is from the directors attempt to focus on making her a strong, independent woman. It's as if they thought the only way to make an empowering female role model of a character was to make her emotionless, indestructible, without flaw, and obscenely powerful. Oh, and make sure to only explain her character through the hateful men in her life.

Yes that's right, I'm not exaggerating that list bit at all. Despite this supposedly being an origin story, it doesn't feel like that at all. Carol's entire backstory is explained exclusively through flashbacks, nearly ALL of which are focused around how stereotypical, misogynistic men treat her like **** and tell her she's worthless and incapable of doing anything. As absurd as it all is, it doesn't even feel like a backstory in the first place. She starts the movie already indestructible and incredibly more powerful than anyone else, and then at some point towards the end of the movie, if you're still paying attention to the ridiculous flashbacks, one of the flashbacks switches from their standard hateful men moments and actually tells us something useful, that being how she got her powers. Then somehow the overpowered unstoppable force figures out how to become even more obscenely powerful? ::SPOILER::

The CGI fight scenes which are visually stunning are made far less interesting knowing that literally nothing bad can happen to Carol. At one point she flies head on into a barrage of massive incoming missles meant to destroy planets, blows them up in a second, then proceeds to fly through an armada of attacking space ships, blowing them up just by crashing through them and coming out the other end completely unfazed.

::END SPOILER::

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Ultimately, the whole thing is just an overly drawn out bore. The main character is an emotionless brick. She's so unreasonably powerful that at no point do you feel concerned for her or interested in her cause (which never really becomes clear?). Despite having 2 hours to do something, the whole story just feels forced and leaves the audience scratching there heads trying to make sense of who Captain Marvel actually is. Oh, and apparently the only way to be a powerful woman is to have a bunch of hateful men in your life? This about sums up the entire movie.
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abhisheknaiqMar 8, 2019
This move is by far the worst movie of the MCU.
Please recast Brie Larson. She isn't good as captain marvel.
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ilunieMar 9, 2019
this movie is not as good as i hoped it would be ,acting is wooden expecially brie larson , its im sorry to say overhyped!!
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mrburnMar 9, 2019
Boring. Captain marvel has no charisma, overly powerful, hard to feel that I care. Besides, it's too late to introduce a new character as the Thanos arc is coming in to an end in Endgame. They should've introduce her in a new arc or sumtinBoring. Captain marvel has no charisma, overly powerful, hard to feel that I care. Besides, it's too late to introduce a new character as the Thanos arc is coming in to an end in Endgame. They should've introduce her in a new arc or sumtin e.g. Galactus? Then it would be much more interesting. Expand
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zap259Mar 9, 2019
I paid $5.75 for a matinee ticket. I want my money back. Given the trailers and Brie Larson's cringe interviews, I had decided to not see it, but as the media insanity escalated, my curiosity got the better of me. Over the years, I haveI paid $5.75 for a matinee ticket. I want my money back. Given the trailers and Brie Larson's cringe interviews, I had decided to not see it, but as the media insanity escalated, my curiosity got the better of me. Over the years, I have written seven scripts, each better than the last. On this path in screenwriting groups, I have read way too many first scripts. This story appears to have been written by a committee of second script screenwriters. Brie Larson's performance was wooden. I gave it a 1 because visually it had good production values, though there were obvious flaws. Expand
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HavlynMar 9, 2019
Sadly my review never got posted on RT. This movie was alright, there was no character or scene rememberable. This movie failed to give a real characterization of women, Maria looked butch and what mother will leave her young daughter to goSadly my review never got posted on RT. This movie was alright, there was no character or scene rememberable. This movie failed to give a real characterization of women, Maria looked butch and what mother will leave her young daughter to go on a dangerous and pointless space adventure. Women can be more vindictive than men, I am sure the writers of this movie have some knowledge of shows like The bad girls club and Real Housewives. It looked like Carol and Maria was more than just friends as well. The male bashing was obvious, the theme control your emotions was reoccurring but Captain Marvel had none to start with. But still it was worth watching this movie to see how it fit into Endgame. Expand
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XenomyMar 9, 2019
don’t even know where to begin with this movie and how dissapointed and bitter I was when I walked out. Came here because Rotten Tomatoes deleted my honest review: Captain Marvel has serious pacing and script problems, and Carol Danvers is andon’t even know where to begin with this movie and how dissapointed and bitter I was when I walked out. Came here because Rotten Tomatoes deleted my honest review: Captain Marvel has serious pacing and script problems, and Carol Danvers is an evident miscast - Brie Larson is not fit for the role at all - she may be good in other movies, but in this one is as it she never won an Oscar. Her acting is dull, stall, automatic and deprived of personality, which compared to the acting of the rest of the cast falls behind in a massive manner (the contrast is just too notable between acting skills). The movie has no character development and barely any character growth(she never really had a true hit rock bottom moment in which she stands again gaining strength from a mistake)....Carol Danvers is the same as when she started at the end. and barely has a plot which makes this a really slow film. I don’t know how the directors got the idea that we would like an emotionless invinsible and flawless woman deprived from humanity from the start to end to represent woman’s feelings. The story has barely humor, two of the famous jokes of the movie barely made a chuckle in the audience. The only good things about this movie, the rest of the cast including Samuel Jackson, Jude Law, Talos actor and Maria Ranbou kid performances are good.

In my country people always clap at the end of an MCU movie. This did not happen this time as people left with a sour and bitter taste.

3/10 aside from the pacing and script problems, MCU needs to recast Captain Marvel to someone who can act in a superhero movie in a way that people can relate and feel that in fact she is a hero. She is not a bad actress but her performance in this movie is a low blow to her acting history and career.
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alvindinoMar 9, 2019
This film needs to be even more free. Because he has potential, as seen in the middle and near the end. The story is actually also not very flat, there are some agendas that are trying to be tucked away, because that's how normal today'sThis film needs to be even more free. Because he has potential, as seen in the middle and near the end. The story is actually also not very flat, there are some agendas that are trying to be tucked away, because that's how normal today's superhero films are; there is always an agenda insert that comments on our social circumstances and the like. This film can still entertain the audience; both ordinary viewers, children's audiences, and nerdy viewers like me. Rarely are there super hero stories whose main characters are girls, right? It's just that inner beauty is not digested enough, because the filmmaker did not dare to make his own voice. Just like they were assigned to make a film to introduce who Captain Marvel was to the last episode of Avengers, and they did it. Only that. And we can move on as soon as possible to wait for the next movie airing date. Expand
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truongnguyen01Mar 9, 2019
Such a garbage movie from the MCU. Boring and generic, bland story, bad direction, bad action scenes, bad character development. The cat was the only good thing about this movie.
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SlagmiteMar 9, 2019
I judge a movie on wether or not im bored and this was certainly not worth my time. Bland acting, Uninspired writing, sub par cgi and added nothing of importance to the MCU mythos.
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HAIL-HYDRAMar 9, 2019
Putting aside all controversy that Brie Larson has created not only for her movie but for a decade-old MCU franchise, I found her acting to be flat. She's a very dull performer who brings down the rest of the cast. 2019's Captain Marvel hasPutting aside all controversy that Brie Larson has created not only for her movie but for a decade-old MCU franchise, I found her acting to be flat. She's a very dull performer who brings down the rest of the cast. 2019's Captain Marvel has a very predictable story with a lackluster script. It's bad when Goose the Cat is the best character, but this movie is still not worth spending your hard earned cash on. To anyone who's worried that there's something in the Captain Marvel movie that directly affects Endgame, there is not. You can literally go from Infinity War directly into Endgame without any issues.

The other bad thing about this movie is that it ruins the possibility of a full-out Secret Invasion movie (or at least appears to do so). Save your money and wait until this hits Netflix or until you get a free Redbox rental code after it hits DVD/Blu-Ray. It's not even worth a Black Friday $5 grab bag buy. 1/10: Captain Marvel is not Marvel-ous.
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DarkSabreMar 9, 2019
So I had told myself that wasn't going to go see Captain Marvel because of all of this bullcrap going on with it. Yet Marvel had never let me down across the last 10 years and so I went to go watch Captain Marvel with a cautiously optimisticSo I had told myself that wasn't going to go see Captain Marvel because of all of this bullcrap going on with it. Yet Marvel had never let me down across the last 10 years and so I went to go watch Captain Marvel with a cautiously optimistic mind ... twice. I watched it the first time on a regular screen and the second time in 3D. If you are still thinking about going out to watch it, don't bother with 3D. It seemed like it was added as an afterthought and doesn't add any value to the movie.


So all I can say is that Brie Larson is a thoroughly average actress in every regard. She's been working in Hollywood long enough that either she has "it" or she doesn't; Brie Larson doesn't. She simply cannot seem to muster the "it-factor" to be a leading actress. Her performances are completely forgettable; including this one. I've watched Kong: Skull Island multiple times as it's a good movie to kill time on a long flight; I keep forgetting that she even played in that movie. She will never bring the kind of dynamic interactions that a Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie brought in Mr & Mrs Smith or Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn in Wedding Crashers. This kind of dynamic interaction is what makes lead actors and actresses dominate every scene that they are in. Yet even with perhaps one of the funniest and most adaptable/improvisational leading actors in Hollywood right now (Samuel L Jackson) she couldn't make it work. I mean the best and most memorable scenes were with SLJ and the damn cat. Which is sadly and ironically hilarious. I think that casting someone like Katee Sackhoff would have made for a much better film because Brie Larson was a poor choice.


This brings me to the movie itself. The movie was a basic if sluggishly straightforward "super-hero" film. The twists and turns were sadly predictable. Each scene seemed as if it took just a tad longer to get to the point and reason why it's in the movie. Almost as if there wasn't enough "story" to make a full-length movie and each scene stretched itself out to help fill the time requirements. The script seemed like it was written by a bunch of 5th graders; on second thought I've watched "Are you smarter than a 5th grader" and the kids on that show probably would have come up with something better. The jokes and puns are fairly lame and you could tell that Samuel L Jackson was doing his absolute best with the crap that he got. I think that the only good thing that this film has going for it was the CGI space scenes and how they de-aged SLJ. Though a couple brief moments they let slip the effect and SLJ was his current age - but was very difficult to catch & very brief; I missed it the first time I saw it. Perhaps it happened when they added the 3d effects and it messed with the de-aging. I don't do CGI so I wouldn't know; that's purely a guess.


There is absolutely nothing that is critical information to know that ties Captain Marvel into Avengers Endgame so this movie can be completely skipped and you won't have missed much. Besides the main tie-in is Fury's pager going dark at Avengers HQ scene and the cat coughing up the Tesseract on Nick Fury's desk scene and both of those are all over YouTube anyway. I'd give the film 3/10 and that's mainly for the CGI effects (and knowing that SLJ seems to be great with cats).
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NytecrowMar 10, 2019
Looks pretty...But that's all. It is a dull fill in before Avengers. No depth, stupid twist that breaks the logic the movie itself wrote, drags by, and creates stupid situations then ignores them to trudge through the muck some more. PrettyLooks pretty...But that's all. It is a dull fill in before Avengers. No depth, stupid twist that breaks the logic the movie itself wrote, drags by, and creates stupid situations then ignores them to trudge through the muck some more. Pretty bad when a human sees an alien for the first time transform into themselves and they shrug it off like its a normal Tuesday... Expand
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40whitemaleMar 11, 2019
I tried to post my review on RT, but hey, guess what … they don't let me do it. So why wasting any time there – let be a "Metacritic" instead. Here we go:

While this is the MCU's attend to get their own Wonderwoman, they fail very badly: WW
I tried to post my review on RT, but hey, guess what … they don't let me do it. So why wasting any time there – let be a "Metacritic" instead. Here we go:

While this is the MCU's attend to get their own Wonderwoman, they fail very badly: WW was packed with emphasis, emotions and this special human touch you need to introduce such a character. CM is just blurry, loud, pale and just blank. There is nothing: no emtions, no sympatetic moments, no accesability. This is pure propaganda for justifying a representation of women in film – but why? We all LOVE "Kill Bill", "Alien", "Matrix", "Resident Evil", "Mad Max" or "Underworld" – did we ever needed to be remided of their protagonists who kicked axx (despite or because) they were female? This is a bad move. A bad movie. And pleas don't let me start to review the performance (or the lack of) of Brie Larson. No comment.
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DsifinMar 11, 2019
Terrible, decepcionante, insufrible y exasperante. es lo que pasa cuando un estudio pone el mensaje feminista por encima de la historia y el guion. La pelicula esta llena de bromas que no aterrizan, dialogos sosos, e incomodos momentosTerrible, decepcionante, insufrible y exasperante. es lo que pasa cuando un estudio pone el mensaje feminista por encima de la historia y el guion. La pelicula esta llena de bromas que no aterrizan, dialogos sosos, e incomodos momentos diseñados para demostrar que los hombres son los responsables de todo lo que esta mal en la vida de la protagonista. Los efectos visuales no tienen nada de especial, es lo mismo que hemos visto los ultimos 10 años. El maquillaje es terrible y puede ser comparado a un episodio cualquiera de Star-Trek. Pudieron haber explotado mucho mejor las habilidades camaleonicas y la intriga causada por los Skrulls, en cambio abandonan esta linea antes de la mitad de la pelicula. La parte media de la pelicula es aburrida. Hay muchos agujeros en la trama, la personaje principal tiene poca motivacion y pasa de 1 a 10000 de poder demasiado rapido, practicamente sin merecerlo y sin buscarlo. Capitain Marvel es una Mary Sue hecha y derecha, parece que sus peleas y escenas de accion estan diseñadas solo para hacerla ver invencible y son aburridas. Es incomodo ver como los villanos quedan impotentes ante su mera presencia y no pueden mas que admirarla y temerla. Samuel L Jackson carga en us hombros la pelicula con su actuacion y muy necesarias intervenciones comicas, aun asi la pelicula se encarga de hacerlo ver tonto, descuidado e incompetente. Brie Larson no tiene carisma, pero aparentemente tenemos que hacernos a la idea de que tenga una aparicion salvadora en Avengers EndGame. Expand
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cshawMar 11, 2019
I didn't have very high expectations for this movie coming into because of the controversy surrounding it. Unfortunately, it wasn't even able to match those low expectations and there are several plot points throughout the movie that just hadI didn't have very high expectations for this movie coming into because of the controversy surrounding it. Unfortunately, it wasn't even able to match those low expectations and there are several plot points throughout the movie that just had me scratching my head. Expand
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TcholasToguroMar 11, 2019
Trash,Horrible,Unsuportable,but i had one friend abdala and he likes so much this film
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fredlexmanMar 12, 2019
It's just a long, bland, "whatever" filler episode of Agents Of Shield with a guest star Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury). The production team didn't care about the movie and the actors just wanted the paycheck.
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ZeroZivanMar 12, 2019
This woman is NOT a good role model. AT ALL. She is HORRIBLE - selfish, careless, willing to destroy innocent lives just to satisfy her ego of being powerful. My full review is far too long to post here. Do not let your kids watch this.
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AikidojraMar 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a bad movie, it's a mess with some pretty unforgivable plot holes, the treatment of Nick Fury reduced to an emasculated joke is just infuriating (pun intended), the gender swapping of Mar-Vell as a self serving agenda is laughable, the hand to hand action is terrible and you can see the size of the stunt double all the time, but the worst of all is the main character, she never grows, she never struggles, she never suffers, there is no hero's journey,just a slow boring descent into the Realm of the Mary Sue. She puts in danger the whole MCU Expand
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AndreBMMar 18, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Captain Marvel is a de facto poor movie. It feels like it was written by a 16 year-old. The dialogue is not credible, the acting is bad, the music choice for combat scenes is mind bogglingly bad, and the plot itself is mediocre beyond belief. Carol Denvers, the protagonist, is a hero that receives her power undeservingly, out of sheer luck. She was at the right place, at the right time, and that is it. For a plot that seems so fixated on making the protagonist seem like a warrior-spirited inconformist that dares to challenge her own limits, that is frankly lame and anticlimatic. The supporting characters are terrible. In one scene, her friend, a normal human being, having just witnessed an ALIEN BEING that shapeshifts, tells the ALIEN BEING that she'll "shove her foot up his ass" at the slightest provocation. Again, in an effort to make the characters (especially women) look "badass", some ridiculous situations are created, and the result is not "cool", but precisely the opposite. Nick Fury is portrayed as a fool, which I don't think is the result of deliberate character sabotage here, but should be attributed to abysmal writing instead, really. Again, it's like a movie written by a teenager. That also explains how the writers choose to portray how Fury loses his eye. The questionable event is better explained not by malice, but by sheer incompetence. Brie Larson, the actress playing Captain Marvel, is quite uncharismatic, and God knows her character needed someone with charisma to save the Captain from all her arrogant one liners and unbridled "asskickery". The movie has no actual villains, since by the time the antagonists finally reveal themselves, Captain Marvel has already ascended to godhood (this is not an exaggeration) and is capable of wiping out entire alien fleets of battleships without dropping a sweat. Alien battleships actually warp out of her presence and towards the other side of the universe, in order to escape Comet Woman Who Shoots Death Photon Blasts And Flies Through Space at Lightspeed Unscathed. When the movie finally ends, it leaves the audience feeling cheated out of any hint of tension or suspense, and thus of adventure, in what was supposed to be an adventure movie. But Captain Marvel is not an adventure movie. It's a movie about someone who gets progressively more powerful, until, at the end, the character transcends the rules of its own universe, and not a single damn is even possible to be given about the character anymore. Expand
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scarh791Mar 8, 2019
I wanted a "90's movie," but this is really just set in the 90's. It reminded me of Thor: The Dark World. Just kind of "eh," with a similar plot. After 21 Marvel films, I'm sure most people who have seen them all will rank this one towardI wanted a "90's movie," but this is really just set in the 90's. It reminded me of Thor: The Dark World. Just kind of "eh," with a similar plot. After 21 Marvel films, I'm sure most people who have seen them all will rank this one toward the bottom. Most. It was nothing worth getting worked up over for fans or the press. Brie Larson, as others have pointed out, was unemotive and bland. There are some special effects I found on par with the first "X-Men" movie. I found the amount of direct references and nostalgia overwhelming sometimes. It ironically took me out of the movie knowing Brie Larson was born in 1989, the year NIN released "Pretty Hate Machine." Does Brie Larson know that? I doubt it. It just doesn't "feel" like 199X. Bad reviews are not meant to hurt the feelings of those involved in the production. No one is trying to hurt Brie Larson or her career by saying they don't like or want to see this movie. It's just an opinion, not "trolling." Expand
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SmartAppsMar 9, 2019
Brie Larsen is an Iowa 5 who moved into the big city and doesn't realize she's actually not hot at all, in any way. There is nothing “super” about transgender flat butt Brie Larson playing a hero which I’m sure the LGBTQ community loves, butBrie Larsen is an Iowa 5 who moved into the big city and doesn't realize she's actually not hot at all, in any way. There is nothing “super” about transgender flat butt Brie Larson playing a hero which I’m sure the LGBTQ community loves, but unfortunately she has the charisma of a penguin. Maybe if this was a battle between Thanos’ chin and Captain Marvel’s Beluga whale forehead, then I could see it. It’s sad they needed a “butt double” for Captain Marvel, Black Widow didn’t need a “butt double”. We expect Captain Marvel to save the world, but it’s too much to ask her to do squats? Gimmie a break. Thor took the full force of a star to forge Stormbreaker... I doubt this Mary Sue can top that. Expand
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euuMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mess of a film. Fisrt of all, Captain Marvel has all the weaknesses of an MCU Origin Story movie: bland action, cheap CGI, visuals that look like those of a Sci-Fi show from the 2000's and like 3 somewhat funny jokes that make you think the movie is hilarious despite the other 67 jokes being cringe.

But the strange part about this film is that it screws up the things Marvel used to do right by this point. I'll start with the obvious: the casting. Brie Larson is terrible in this. She may be a good dramatic actress but she has the charisma of a plank of wood here. But in fairness, even a well-casted actress would have had trouble with this character which brings me to my second point, which is Captain Marvel herself. Saying she is a bad character would be untrue because she is not even a character to begin with, she is a feminist power fantasy with no real flaws. And this messes the Marvel formula: you know how the character starts out good, but kind of arrogant and douchey and then during the rest of the movie he grows and finaly proves his true heroism? This doesn't happen here, you would think she has a flaw, with her showing to be over emotional and even other characters commenting on that, but by the end it turns out she has nothing to prove and she had the power all along, you go, Girl! you make Rey look like deep and nuanced character.

Lastly there is the problem with continuity. I am not the biggest expert on MCU continuity and maybe the movie explains this at some point(I don't know, I was too bored to care by the second act) but wasn't the Tessaract suppossed to be at the bottom of the Ocean with Capt. America by the time this movie takes place? Then why is it present here? Also, why does it say now that it was created by an alien scientist lady, wasn't it suppossed to be an Infinity Stone? And this is just the biggest problem, there are some other small ones like how Furry lost his eye or how the Kree said they will return to Earth only to ignore it for the rest of the series.

You can see Marvel drones still defending this by saying "it's just fine" but if a movie with bad acting, bad story, bad characers and bad action is "just fine" I don't know what the hell is a bad movie these days. It seems that the MCU has finally ran out of steam after more than a decade. Let's just hope Captain Menopause will not be that important in Endgame so we can have one last ride before it crashes and burns.
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borzyMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. All Captain Marvel reveals:

1. Alien threat assessment tech will read a human male as “threat level: low to NONE”.

2. Don’t tell a lady to smile, or she will steal your bike: because it's 2019, sexism is like a hate crime, so telling a lady to smile is worse than theft.

3. Don’t call a woman “young lady”, even if she’s middle aged and it might seem like a compliment, because it’s offensive and she will shove it where the sun don’t shine, because it's 2019, and verbal sexism is on par with physical violence.

4. Choosing safety of your family, and your own personal safety (so you can remain a parent to your child) is setting a bad example for your child. Especially if you are a woman, because motherhood should be on the bottom of your priority list.

5. The Avengers are called “The Avengers” because Carol Denvers’ air-force call-sign was “Avenger”. You don’t need to know why. Just that she it makes her ‘the first avenger’, despite Captain America previously being called The First Avenger, because wahmen.

6. Nick Fury mis-spoke in Captain America 2: he lost his eye not because of “the last time I trusted SOMEONE”; it is “the last time I trusted SOMETHING”. Because it is revealed he lost an eye when he held a cat too close and it scratched his eye. Yes: no life changing lesson on betrayal, he lost his eye (and the lore behind it) because of a ****

7. Captain America 1, Guardians 1 were all wrong: first, the tesseract will not just burn a hole through terrestrial Earth materials, because you can just put it in a tin box and it’ll be fine. Second, even as a demi-god like Starlord, or an enchanced human like Red-Skull, humans can withstand power from an Infinity Gem, but only if you’re wahmen. But only an outspoken feminist wahmen: if you're not an outspoken feminist (even a semi-superhuman alien like Gamora) you will still disintegrate.

8. Captain Marvel can do ANYTHING. That's all you need to know going into Engame: she can fly, she can teleport, or if not teleport she can travel through time (otherwise she would break Einsteins law of relativity flying back from deep-space), and she can also act as an antenna booster because she received the pager in deep-space. (I should explain this a bit, a pager sends a message, but you need another pager to receive on the other end. Carol gave Fury's pager back to him, the one we saw in Inifinity War, and left Earth without a corresponding pager. So yeah, she basically became a super antenna and can intercept all forms of digital transmissions... I guess? Like seriously, feminist writing...lol).
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endtransmissionMar 9, 2019
This Frankfurt School nightmare is peak cuckery. Even the lead-up was a 3rd-wave disaster. To paraphrase Uncle Paul: it stinks and I don't like it. You won't get away with this for much longer. We're onto you.
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shiladieMar 8, 2019
This movie has made me very worried about Endgame and the future of the MCU
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Bromley86Mar 10, 2019
I've seen all of the MCU films to date, and enjoyed them all (to varying degrees). Until this one.

I wasn't thrilled by the press in the run up to release. I'm sure there are loads of actors I don't align with, but we all have our own
I've seen all of the MCU films to date, and enjoyed them all (to varying degrees). Until this one.

I wasn't thrilled by the press in the run up to release. I'm sure there are loads of actors I don't align with, but we all have our own politics. If you want my money, however, it's probably best if you don't go out of your way to insult me.

But it's Marvel, right? It'll be okay? In a word, no.

I didn't enjoy Brie's performance at all: bland and charmless. The humour was off (not entirely sure that's her fault and not the director/scriptwriters). Mind you, even a more personable actor mightn't have saved the day, as Marvel have decided to import the biggest headache of the DC universe, namely that the lead character is invincible. Sure, Superman can be taken down with Kyptonite, but failing that it's all pre-ordained. Well, of course, we usually know who's going to survive any film, but *in theory* they could die, and they all have faults that make them endearing or relatable. Not so with Carol Danvers. I'm genuinely worried for Endgame now (Thanos? No problem, let's call Captain Marvel), and really concerned about the MCU after than if Captain Marvel is going to be the anchor. Still, we've had a good run, I suppose.

Story-wise, I didn't rate it. The script has too many holes for me. That's not necessarily a deal-breaker; I felt Alita & Wonder Woman had a bunch of holes, but I was so into the characters that I was barely aware of them. With Captain Marvel though I wasn't bought in, so the poor script writing was more apparent. There are also plenty of unnecessary continuity errors between this script and the previous (later timeline) MCU films - were these guys even paying attention?

And the fracking eye backstory. Come on guys, Must Try Harder!
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alvarez1900Mar 8, 2019
Pacing problems. The movie took forever to get going and felt like a filler episode.
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masterchief247Mar 9, 2019
Saw last night. First, it was absolutely boring for the first 45 minutes or so. Hardly any action. Yea, its an origin story, but so was Wonder Woman. I don't remember being this board watching that movie. Also, the acting was just awful.Saw last night. First, it was absolutely boring for the first 45 minutes or so. Hardly any action. Yea, its an origin story, but so was Wonder Woman. I don't remember being this board watching that movie. Also, the acting was just awful. Brie Larson was a bad casting for this role. There are so many other female lead actresses I would have liked. Remember how kick ass Emily Blunt was in Edge of Tomorrow? She would have rocked the lead role in this movie because she has a tough girl edge to her. Brie Larson acts like a brat both in real life, and in this movie. Surely doesn't act like Marvel's strongest hero. The writing in this movie was just cookie cutter script. Nothing to keep you really interested. Some action towards the end, but no enough to warrant the price of admission. Lastly, and most troubling, is the constant social justice pandering this movie pushes on the audience. Captain Marvel came off as a political indoctrination of liberal focused ideology hidden throughout the script. I don't care what side of the political spectrum you follow, but when I pay for entertainment, I just want it neutral minded politically. It just left a bad taste to an already flawed movie. Wait and rent it. Expand
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fyte4luv808Mar 9, 2019
wrong actress for this role. her comedic moments fell flat. very slow pace & i honestly yawned several times. scrap the writers & recast everyone except jackson & the cat.
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Biggjake93Mar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I had my doubts about this movie for more three months now but I went it do to my girlfriend's request. We went boy was I right to have my doubts! First off the movie starts okay but than quickly goes into this wacky pacing that still is making head spin. Furthermore the movie added elements that would pay off the worst way, the cat, and don't get me started what this moive did the skrull. Save your money and go watch Alita instead. Expand
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LeventhanMar 10, 2019
There is nothing heroic about the protagonist - no real growth in terms of character and the development of how she obtains and 'grows' into her power is missing. Terribly dissappointing and not at all relatable - would not recommend.
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toph123Mar 10, 2019
A mess, and not even a fun one. It's confusing, stupid, dull and boring. And pretty bad CGI too. Probably the worst Marvel movie yet, and might even be worse than the DC movies, and that's saying a lot.
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carolynpetitMar 9, 2019
Brie larson is completely horrible. Like that would be a shock to anyone, after all how could a racist and sexist like her be good at anything. Otherwise the movie is completely mediocre and boring, even compared to the other mcu movies thatBrie larson is completely horrible. Like that would be a shock to anyone, after all how could a racist and sexist like her be good at anything. Otherwise the movie is completely mediocre and boring, even compared to the other mcu movies that were already getting stale. Expand
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Dante6Mar 8, 2019
A disaster
Boring uninspired movie, with bad characters, awful fights that almost can not be seen because everything is filmed awfully and with a disastrous soundtrack.
In other words, it was exactly what I expected. It also has the worst
A disaster
Boring uninspired movie, with bad characters, awful fights that almost can not be seen because everything is filmed awfully and with a disastrous soundtrack.
In other words, it was exactly what I expected. It also has the worst Marvel post-credit scene.
Carol Danvers is a joke and the worst hero of the Marvel universe. Irritating character, with almost no personality, acted badly and without development at all.
Oh, and his powers are "whatever". Seriously, there are no rules or anything, she can do anything because yes.
"But samuel L jackson is good"
Sure, for about 20 minutes but then it becomes completely useless and they only have him to make cat jokes. That cat is the only good character btw.
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bino1191Mar 10, 2019
zero main character development and full overpowered, really boring.
Larson acting skills are just terrible !
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hellpittMar 8, 2019
I went in with a fresh mind...I tried to avoid the negativity surrounding the movie, and I'm a big MCU fan...but sadly it was so boring for me...such a chore... I liked a few things like Samuel and the Cat...it wasn't so controversial...andI went in with a fresh mind...I tried to avoid the negativity surrounding the movie, and I'm a big MCU fan...but sadly it was so boring for me...such a chore... I liked a few things like Samuel and the Cat...it wasn't so controversial...and it had ok CGI...but the acting of Larson was so flat and forced...the friendship was so forced....I don't know guys...never gave an MCU movie this low Rating...but I will rated like this because it is my strong opinion after seeing it. Expand
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SWATGAMERMar 9, 2019
This movie is so boring, I almost fell asleep in the cinema. And now I know why the critics hated Alita... because this boring **** come out after that, and Alita is much better than this... Alita with all the cgi face has more emotion in 1This movie is so boring, I almost fell asleep in the cinema. And now I know why the critics hated Alita... because this boring **** come out after that, and Alita is much better than this... Alita with all the cgi face has more emotion in 1 min then Captain Marvel in the entire movie. So let's make a fast comparison between the two:
Critics said Alita has bad cgi, well Capitain Marvel cgi is 5times worse at least.
Critics said Alita script was weak, well Captain Marvel script is worse.
Critics said Alita story is **** Capitain Marvel story is broke...
Critics had problems with acting in Alita, Captain Marvel acting is just horrible, no emotions whatsoever.
So yeah, now I know why Alita got those reviews... because Disney wanted the exclusive right for the best female hero. But Marvel is the worst hero I ever saw so far. Wonder Women and Alita is the best female hero and Marvel can't even compare. I wanted to give it a 4-5 out of this, but after what they did with the damage control, I can't give this more than a 1.
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