Captain Marvel
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 8, 2019
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fredjesusMar 9, 2019
2° pior filme de todo MCU, só conseguiu ser melhor que o 1° hulk
A personagem é uma batata, cuja interpretação é perfeita pois a atriz é uma batata tbm, imbecilizaram todos ao redor dela a ponto do NICK FURI parecer bobo
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TheTwistedKrisMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The movie was bad with some good parts. The pacing was a mess, the plot was terrible, and there wasn't really anything that stood out as particularly interesting. I went in expecting a below average Marvel movie and that was probably the best approach to have. I'll also keep this as a footnote, but the inserted politics didn't do the movie any favors and actually made the movie more enjoyable in the bad way. Scenes flow very quickly with hardly any stops to get invested in what is going on. There was a pretty consistent pattern of wasted tension any time things did slow down, including a disappointing 3rd act when confronting the big bad guy. Also as much as I enjoy Goose the cat, the writers use it as an out to conflict several times which feels cheap and unearned. Captain Marvel is invincible. Even while human, she shrugged off the crash of a plane using a prototype light speed engine which still wasn't enough for this masochist, so she proceeded to shoot the engine point blank for it to blow up in her face. Somehow the universe rewards her with superpowers for this attempted suicide. All the scenes showing her growing up and being put down by men were all pretty funny because it was usually partnered with footage of her failing, including her crashing into a wall after being told to slow down while driving a go kart. He wasn't talking down to you, he was just telling you to drive safely. This is also consistent with how she acts as an adult since when she fails then, she immediately uses her powers to get her way. Got bested in a friendly sparring match? Take a cheap shot when on the ground and launch them across the room. Such a noble and likable character. Carol was also extremely stiff throughout the movie, only going through the motions rather than actually expressing any emotion. It was fun to laugh at some of the choices made, like the music selection for some fight scenes, but I wouldn't want to watch it again.… Expand
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FortifierMar 11, 2019
This film reminded me a lot of "Alita: Battle Angel"; so much potential to be amazing, yet ultimately falls flat on its face due to a horrible script and a bland Mary Sue protagonist. From a non-political standpoint, the film fails completelyThis film reminded me a lot of "Alita: Battle Angel"; so much potential to be amazing, yet ultimately falls flat on its face due to a horrible script and a bland Mary Sue protagonist. From a non-political standpoint, the film fails completely to create a world worth emotionally investing in. The lead actress has already been proven to have amazing talent as seen in "Room", yet in this movie she has the acting abilities of Kristen Stewart from "Twilight" and Milla Jovovich from the early "Resident Evil" movies.

Rather than this, the protagonist has virtually no flaws and is deemed a literal "god" by everyone for being perfect and all-powerful in every way imaginable. There is no struggle or conflict in this movie; just a poorly edited montage of explosions and deaths until the predicted end goal is achieved by the protagonist.

But the main crime of this movie is it's absolute failure to push it's third-wave feminist agenda.

It is clear that the focus on this movie was to push the third-wave feminist agenda to the extremes; that women all have the potential to be just as good, or even better, than men. However, to try and prove that point in a fictional movie only backfires on itself. That's because there's plenty of real-life examples of amazing woman that such supporters of this movement can be praised for, and because the film reasserts that the accomplishments of men are the golden standard that everyone else, including women, needs to try desperately to live up to or succeed.

Why do we have to have such messages forced and pushed in fictional worlds in order to be recognized or deemed "true"? Why can't women be amazing for doing their own things or for being themselves instead of only recognizing women that meet or succeed the benchmarks left by men? We each have our own strengths and weaknesses that compliment one another when we work together. Women and men are not inherently equal in virtue, but they are in value and for the things they are able to accomplish on their own that men will never be able to do. In conclusion, this film isn't even worth waiting until it's on Netflix to watch. There's nothing of entertainment or moral value in this movie that makes it truly worth remembering or recognizing.… Expand
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rbzsfgMar 8, 2019
I'm so angry about this movie. Not because Brie Lawson was horrible in it (which she was). And not because of the awful story telling and pacing of this travesty. But, because this unnecessary entry in the MCU is a direct lead-in for theI'm so angry about this movie. Not because Brie Lawson was horrible in it (which she was). And not because of the awful story telling and pacing of this travesty. But, because this unnecessary entry in the MCU is a direct lead-in for the upcoming END GAME. And this dumpster fire of a movie just ruined a lot of my anticipation for that movie. Such a shame. I'm sure Lawson is a fine actress, but she should not have been Captain Marvel.… Expand
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suzukiMar 8, 2019
This movie can be Marvel's worst movie. This ends up turning on the warning light
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iceman994Mar 12, 2019
First time I watched a Trailer about this movie I though it will be a bad movie. After the cinema I changed my opinion to even worse. This movie is made by people who never understood any marvel movies. This movie ruins Stan Lee legacy. IFirst time I watched a Trailer about this movie I though it will be a bad movie. After the cinema I changed my opinion to even worse. This movie is made by people who never understood any marvel movies. This movie ruins Stan Lee legacy. I think these people who made this movie hated Stan Lee. I am really disappointed in Disney. But Disney never change. Before they made awesome csrtoons but now 0 work = bad movies.… Expand
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Nils_UrbanMar 12, 2019
PROS:
- Woman in lead role
CONS: - Captain Marvel talks and behaves like a condescending, arrogant, spoilt brat and is extremely unlikable - Brie Larson's acting is terrible - The jokes are cheesy, embarrassingly stupid and forced - The plotPROS:
- Woman in lead role

CONS:
- Captain Marvel talks and behaves like a condescending, arrogant, spoilt brat and is extremely unlikable
- Brie Larson's acting is terrible
- The jokes are cheesy, embarrassingly stupid and forced
- The plot is clumsily told and unfolds way too slow
- Character development done with the most throw-up-worthy cliché platitudes
- Way too much long, unproductive, uninteresting, boring talk.
- The power levels are not proportionate (struggle with opponent but fly through battleship)
- The Action feels like a bad spy/action movie from the late 80ies or at best early 90ies
- Questionable moral standards where a kid tells her mother that going on a suicide mission is what will make her feel proud of her.

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The best though, is CAPTAIN MARVEL !… Expand
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sandbornMar 12, 2019
Twisted storytelling ruins movie. I'm all for nonlinear approaches to origin stories, but clearly this approach didn't work. I just can't believe the producers and the director looked at the script and decided that it was ready to make.
AsTwisted storytelling ruins movie. I'm all for nonlinear approaches to origin stories, but clearly this approach didn't work. I just can't believe the producers and the director looked at the script and decided that it was ready to make.
As for Brie Larson, when you see her in a scene with Annette Bening, it's hard to believe Larson's the one who got the Oscar! And the overuse of 90s music was nauseating.… Expand
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JeffMyNameIsMar 12, 2019
I expected better from the Marvel universe. A lot of things are inconsistent and Captain Marvel's acting is underwhelming, like just an average person off the street asked to say lines. I thought it was like watching a AAA movie studioI expected better from the Marvel universe. A lot of things are inconsistent and Captain Marvel's acting is underwhelming, like just an average person off the street asked to say lines. I thought it was like watching a AAA movie studio produce someone's fan fiction. Parts of it are just stupid.… Expand
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ChunthoorMar 10, 2019
Where should I start?
Is Captain Marvel awful? No
Is Captain Marvel the "Last Jedi" of the MCU? No Is Captain Marvel great and worth watching? No Leaving aside the entire political SJW Fallout, which has accompanied the movie for months,Where should I start?
Is Captain Marvel awful? No
Is Captain Marvel the "Last Jedi" of the MCU? No
Is Captain Marvel great and worth watching? No
Leaving aside the entire political SJW Fallout, which has accompanied the movie for months, remains a boring action movie with unspectecular CGI, filled with flat dialogues and a bunch of feminism. The audience follows an overpowered Mary Sue on her journey to completely destroy the Marvel Universe and possibly the MCU, and in my opinion, the movie easily manages to open up the real Marvel fans and I can understand it well when people are pissed off.
Attentive audiences will realize within the first five minutes who the "bad guys" are and the alleged "bad guys" become politically correct refugees and thus the "good guys" during the plot.
Fury is demoted to a boring sidekick, and the story of how he loses his eye destroys the entire myth surrounding that character. Badass Fury became Lameass Fury in the name of feminism.
Also by Mar-Vell, the original Captain Marvel gender is changed gender to make him a female Kree scientist. It almost seems like all good characters should be power women, which was hard to do at Fury. The so-hyped 90s setting of the film is a bad joke that is summarized, told in three minutes and where you already know the punchline. Oh, and since when did you get white NIN Girly shirts in the 90s?
The only funny scene in the film is Goose, whose species, as far as I know, does not even exist in the Marvel Universe, which leaves the question of why the cat ever appears in the film, except to create an "animal" sidekick with everyone again says: "Oh, he is cute!"
All in all, the movie is a debacle that you do not have to look a second time and there is no spoiler on Endgame either way. It remains to be seen what influence Captain Marvel will take as a character on the plot of Endgame, but I fear meanwhile bad.
At the beginning, I asked if Captain Marvel was the "Last Jedi" of the MCU and denied the question. I stay with it. If my fears for Endgame and the role of Captain Marvel in the upcoming MCU movie prove true, Endgame could very well become the "Last Jedi" of the MCU, resulting in the Disney within 18 months of its second market leading IP on the SJW mania would lose. Maybe Bob Iger will finally wake up and start rolling Disney heads.

Finally, a positive thing. Adding a homage to Stan Lee in the intro sequence of Marvel lettering was a really nice idea!… Expand
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JAM24Mar 9, 2019
My family and I walked in with high expectations for Captain Marvel, and we walked out very disappointed. I don't know if it was the distortion of her origins or the way Disney/Marvel portrait the male antagonist character as a weak figureMy family and I walked in with high expectations for Captain Marvel, and we walked out very disappointed. I don't know if it was the distortion of her origins or the way Disney/Marvel portrait the male antagonist character as a weak figure trying to keep Captain Marvel down. Their relationship is portrayed like a couple were the man is keeping the woman down and it wasn't until she leaves him that she finds her real power. This movie is trying to channel the energy of Wonder Woman, but it is missing the heart that made Wonder Woman so compelling and for that reason, it fails at delivering and connecting with the audience. The one bright spot is Samuel L. Jackson's, Nick Fury. He is the one redeeming part of this movie. He is funny and engaging. I only hope they can redeem this character in the upcoming Avenger: Endgame or Disney/Marvel would've squandered one of the most powerful and complex characters in their roster.… Expand
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kleindropperMar 11, 2019
It's stunning to me that Feige would throw the entire MCU in the trash with retcons and plotholes to shoehorn this character into Endgame?!? this movie is largely carried by Sam Jackson. The middle of the movie will absolutely put you toIt's stunning to me that Feige would throw the entire MCU in the trash with retcons and plotholes to shoehorn this character into Endgame?!? this movie is largely carried by Sam Jackson. The middle of the movie will absolutely put you to sleep, and the ending has extremely bad CGI. Brie Larson is clearly miscast and the weakest part of the film. And Captain Marvel is so powerful, I'm not sure what villain Marvel can come up with to pose a challenge. She'll be able to defeat Thanos easily in Endgame (so I guess the past 11 years of buildup is totally wasted.) I feel the worst for the orignal Avengers, who are now not really needed at all anymore with Captain MarySue now introduced to the MCU.… Expand
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DamoclesMar 8, 2019
MARY SUE GOES TO SPACE! The movie is REALLY slow for the first 2/3s. The humor feels forced and doesn't live up to the MARVEL standard. If you were to just show up to the last 20mins for the CGI fest you didn't miss anything. They missedMARY SUE GOES TO SPACE! The movie is REALLY slow for the first 2/3s. The humor feels forced and doesn't live up to the MARVEL standard. If you were to just show up to the last 20mins for the CGI fest you didn't miss anything. They missed the mark, the character is no endearing and lacks likability.… Expand
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MariusLMar 10, 2019
They made Carol Danvers completely boring. She's just too overpowered and perfect. Another Disney Mary Sue. Plus they ret-conned the original Mar-Vell into a woman. Ugh!
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JRibertApr 17, 2019
I haven't watched the movie, the feminist movement ruins it. I get the inevitable feeling, that it is a propaganda movie.
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Taronn93Mar 9, 2019
I would love to write about what is wrong with the movie but i’m a white male so Brie Larson wouldn’t care anyway so all i’m saying that this movie is garbage, don’t waste your money, only watch Endgame. All you have to do is look up aI would love to write about what is wrong with the movie but i’m a white male so Brie Larson wouldn’t care anyway so all i’m saying that this movie is garbage, don’t waste your money, only watch Endgame. All you have to do is look up a picture about captain marvel on Google so you know who she is, accept the fact that she is the Rey of the MCU and you know everything you “have to” about her.… Expand
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GregnatorMar 11, 2019
Politics aside, the movie is bad.
Is there a lot of politics in the movie? No, absolutely not. So those claiming there is, are wrong. This movie is repetitive, boring and bland. The recon to the MCU is insulting, and wait until you find outPolitics aside, the movie is bad.
Is there a lot of politics in the movie? No, absolutely not. So those claiming there is, are wrong. This movie is repetitive, boring and bland. The recon to the MCU is insulting, and wait until you find out what happened with Nick Fury's eye.. it's absolutely insulting. This is why I don't want to watch movies with sjw nonsense surrounding it. The script they gave her was bad, her acting was mediocre, but I can't blame her, they didn't give her a lot to work with, she did her best with what she could. This movie is by no means a 1 or a 5. At Max it Should be a 2.5. WW was great, Alita was great, and so many other female lead movies are great, but those who push an agenda, apparently can't write a half decent script.

By far the worst MCU movie, once she has her powers there is no excitement to be had. She is basically Superman, and what made Superman interesting is the fact he fought against people who are equal to his strength. This movie should not have been made, the fans wanted a black widow movie so badly, and it would've been better if we had one. Don't trust the professional reviewers as they have come forward that they do "access journalism", which means that if they leave a bad review, they won't be invited anymore. I'd suggest waiting for DVD.… Expand
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BulgarianCriticMar 10, 2019
An incredibly boring unoriginal and unfunny movie ever made by marvel do not waste your cash on this trash
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MaglieneMar 21, 2019
Disjointed and often nonsensical plot line. Shallow characters. Long, uninteresting ‘action ‘ scenes. Only thing that kept me watching was the admission I’d paid.
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bilalooApr 15, 2019
real boring movie, they tried to capitalize on the success of marvel movies to push this one and grap some easy cash
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LeonFoxyMar 11, 2019
A souless movie, one of the worst Marvel's products ever. Doesn't make for the girls what Black Panther did for the black people, for example. It's just a product, not an art movie made from the heart.
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NomidianMar 8, 2019
Disappointing for a Marvel movie, further let down by Larsons very average performance. They have a lot of work to do to make Captain Marvel a likeable character in the future and I'm not sure it's worth it seeing as how many other richDisappointing for a Marvel movie, further let down by Larsons very average performance. They have a lot of work to do to make Captain Marvel a likeable character in the future and I'm not sure it's worth it seeing as how many other rich options they have to play with.
I usually go see these movies 5 or more times in the cinema but once was more than enough for this fan.… Expand
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inmhMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Not a terrible movie- had some good laughs, and Samuel L. Jackson as Fury is, as always, a delight- but by God, Captain Marvel the character was BLAND. I've heard some people attribute this to the memory-wiping/brainwashing she endured, but come ON. At no point in the movie was she anything but a Strong Female Character(TM) that made a few smart quips and kicked butt.

Like, let me highlight a little bit of this for you with a **SPOILER**: There's this part where she apologizes to the Skrulls for participating in the Kree's (more or less) genocide of their race. Talos says it's cool, war means everyone's hands are dirty, no harm done. I'd argue that her fighting for the Kree is the most controversial thing about her in this movie (the rest is, as I said, bland beyond words).

But this apology is undermined by two things:

A) Captain Marvel is also a victim of the Kree. She has been manipulated into helping them in this fight. They took advantage of (or deliberately wiped) her memory/lack thereof, and so the average viewer could dismiss it as "It's not REALLY her fault, she was brainwashed."

B) We never actually SEE her participating in any of this slaughter. We see her participating in a recovery mission that ends with them being ambushed by the Kree (i.e. blatantly painting them, to us and Danvers, as the enemy). We never see her actually doing anything morally questionable towards them- if Marvel/Disney wanted to paint a picture of a deeper character, a solider who has committed wrongs (intentionally or not) and needing to atone for them, it would have made for a much better character.

But silly me: Then she wouldn't be a ROLE MODEL for little girls, and God knows that's all female characters need to be. Strong enough that she can flatten her enemies without a real fight (she BARELY even got knocked around in that big fight towards the end), never makes any significant mistakes, and is easily trusted/accepted/forgiven by all the right people.

We have a word for that. It's a "Mary Sue", and despite what Certain People whine about that term, IT IS NOT A COMPLIMENT.

Bad show, Marvel/Disney. You could've made Captain Marvel a beautifully developed personality like Iron Man, Thor, Wonder Woman, etc. Instead you chose to play it safe so you could sell toys and brag about how you made a female superhero film and how ~feminist~ you are.… Expand
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BlottedMar 8, 2019
I wanted to do my best to stay away from the political controversy and give this movie a chance. No matter how hard a tried to keep it out of my mind, the entire movie felt like it was being forced down my throat. The pacing was bad, cg wasI wanted to do my best to stay away from the political controversy and give this movie a chance. No matter how hard a tried to keep it out of my mind, the entire movie felt like it was being forced down my throat. The pacing was bad, cg was bad, acting was bad, the "origin" elements of some of the events were chosen poorly. I really hope they dont make Bri Larson the "face" of marvel. Her acting was flat line and she is not convincing as the "most powerful" super hero in the MCU. Overall a huge disappointment when I wanted it to be great.… Expand
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GabrielanMar 9, 2019
má direção, má atuação de brie larson, roteiro ruim, cgi ruim. Não há muito a ser salvo.
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mkalbaMar 11, 2019
I have never seen anyone look so annoyed being in a movie. Full of plotholes and continuity errors. Fury is joke now and the name of the Avengers even more. Gosh Rest in Peace Stan Lee, "Disvel" is killing off the last 10 years of the MCU inI have never seen anyone look so annoyed being in a movie. Full of plotholes and continuity errors. Fury is joke now and the name of the Avengers even more. Gosh Rest in Peace Stan Lee, "Disvel" is killing off the last 10 years of the MCU in one snap. We are introduced to a character from the comics that nobody wanted or cared about. I gave 3 out of 10 for the cat and Sam Jackson for trying to save this mediocre desaster of a movie.… Expand
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jlogx87Mar 15, 2019
The film was mostly boring with a few moments of mediocre, de jure Marvel action sequences. Most of the characters were one-dimensional, dry, and just plain boring. It's not the worst MCU film, but it's definitely not the best. The filmThe film was mostly boring with a few moments of mediocre, de jure Marvel action sequences. Most of the characters were one-dimensional, dry, and just plain boring. It's not the worst MCU film, but it's definitely not the best. The film mainly feel like it never gets off the ground, which is a shame because Captain Marvel could be part of a great story that's rich and engaging. Unfortunately, we never get that here. I also like how the whole plot is revealed in the first five minutes of the film.… Expand
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8666Mar 8, 2019
Was bored during the whole movie and all the comics scenes wasn't and it's really sad for a marvel movie.
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DravenTaylorMar 8, 2019
Captain Marvel was a movie that had a ton of potential, but lost out due to a shortsighted script compared to what could have been. Let me explain.

Carol Danvers is a character that has been around since 1977. I have accepted that super heroCaptain Marvel was a movie that had a ton of potential, but lost out due to a shortsighted script compared to what could have been. Let me explain.

Carol Danvers is a character that has been around since 1977. I have accepted that super hero movies have creative license. However, this is character that has various levels of impact in her long career. In the beginning she had involvement with Captain Mar-vel and became Ms. Marvel. This character would later lose her powers to Rouge (of the X-Men) and then evolve in the powerhouse Binary. This arc alone would have been amazing as a way to bring her in and would be a good arc to bring in the X-Men and potentially the Fantastic Four. This voyage could have been an amazing story of loss and evolution that would have climaxed into Captain Marvel. This would be something that with a shrewd writer could be something that could ellipse the source material and give depth to a character.

Instead of this possible option they crammed the Kree-Skrull war into one movie that was meant to be an origin movie for Carol Danvers and in many respects Nick Fury. In the end, this movie has stellar special effects, great acting in presenting Nick Fury and Talos, and the cat was a hoot. Aside from that Captain Marvel was presented by the actress and writers in a fashion that was more 2 dimensional and lacking. To me this was a quick gain in something that should have been postponed until the FOX merger was completed and make it into a longer arc that could have made Carol Danvers as a more multi-faceted character that could have been the foundation to drawing in some epic franchises into the MCU.… Expand
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dannyenlawebMar 8, 2019
Nothing interesting.
A female version of green lantern with the lantern corporation.
It's not like they advertised kevin figie and marvel.
And the character in charge of Brie is a total disaster.
The only rescue was Nick Fury.
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GamespyMar 8, 2019
I saw this movie expecting it to be just average, and I was still disappointed. It could have been done on Marvel's auto-pilot script writer, had nothing stand out and it would have at least been forgivable at that point. However, that wasI saw this movie expecting it to be just average, and I was still disappointed. It could have been done on Marvel's auto-pilot script writer, had nothing stand out and it would have at least been forgivable at that point. However, that was not the case. There are multiple plot holes introduced into the greater Marvel universe now as a result of events in this movie. Completely unnecessary ones at that. Rather than rant about what I disliked specifically, here are some pros & cons.

Pros -
Nick Fury (Always good)
Jude Law (He was OK)

Cons -
Brie Larson. Captain Marvel's character was completely flat, nothing interesting about her as a person whatsoever. They could have cast almost anyone else and it would have been better. I've never disliked her in other movies, but she just really fell short here. At first I thought maybe the writing for her was just not great, but I was able to picture black-widow or scarlet witch saying the same things and coming across much better.

Plot holes. I'd rather not list them specifically for the sake of spoilers, but they are numerous and significant.

Over-the-top pandering. The SJW vs. anti-SJW stuff aside, there were just too many moments in this movie that are just not realistic to how normal people behave that were inserted just for the sake of what was clearly their agenda for the movie as a whole. The song "Just a girl" was completely out of place in the last fight scene as well, especially since there were heavy stakes at that moment. It was just silly. Awful CGI at time. Most of the CGI was great, as is standard for a marvel movie, but anytime Captain Marvel went full CGI, it was terrible. There was also a scene where they enter zero-G and her hair floats that looks atrocious.

Argh.. I'm seriously worried about Endgame as a result of this movie. Hopefully that "2 cuts" rumor turns out to be true and they use the second one.… Expand
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Nyos_YillthianMar 9, 2019
While it could have been a decent film, and brought a new character to the MCU, this film was lackluster at best. The trope of "Amnesia", which has been played to death in many films, feels like bad writing. The CGI was no where near uptoWhile it could have been a decent film, and brought a new character to the MCU, this film was lackluster at best. The trope of "Amnesia", which has been played to death in many films, feels like bad writing. The CGI was no where near upto normal MCU standards (but in all honesty theyve been slipping the last few films), the fight scenes were formulaic and "been there, done that"...Honestly wait for Redbox....… Expand
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John_AMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. poor scenario also i didnt like Larson's performance she was emotionless i prefer her more us the villain than a superhero she could be next Thanos!If she go with the avengers team i will not see this movie.… Expand
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WadeJohnsonMar 9, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I was expecting a good movie, based on some critic reviews. But the character is not relatable and one doesn't care about whether she fails or succeeds. Brie Larson has, for the most part, resorted to the acting choice of "trying to look cool by not showing emotion". She has the little presence. She was amazing in 'Room', but wrong for this role. Ultimately, the movie didn't excite me, and the directors of the intriguing 'Half Nelson', have really let themselves down with this one.… Expand
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ghostshell12Mar 9, 2019
In terms of storytelling, the film does more telling than showing to convey the "strongest Avenger." The first act started off strong, but by the end, we were left with a mediocre superhero at best. A poor lead-in to Endgame, but be on theIn terms of storytelling, the film does more telling than showing to convey the "strongest Avenger." The first act started off strong, but by the end, we were left with a mediocre superhero at best. A poor lead-in to Endgame, but be on the look out for a much stronger Captain Marvel under the Russo brothers.… Expand
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CocobeansMar 13, 2019
This movie was boring. I couldn't focus on the dialogues between Nick Fury and Captain Marvel. Even the from the trailer, " I'm gonna end it." that sounds very flat, which was no emotion to it, just read as it was written.
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all4oppsMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. They hit you over the head with "girl power", but they missed the boat on big ticket fighting scenes and went for "I can do this because you think I can't" instead. There might have been an audible sound in the theater when No Doubt "I'm Just a Girl" plays over the final, fully powered, fight. I felt like we needed to see it to be prepared for Avengers: Endgame and that will be the factor that drives the box office on this film. As far as Marvel backstory/first movies go:
1. Iron Man
2. Guardians of the Galaxy
3. Captain America
4. Doctor Strange
5. Captain Marvel
6. Thor
7. The Hulk

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KjaxMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Easily the worst MCU movie I have seen to date. The plot was weak and full of holes, the humour felt forced and immature, the CGI was good but for 2 instances, the music was inserted in strange places and the editing was choppy. Larson's acting, in particular, was unconvincing and fake - there was far too much smirking and posturing, and far too little acting. In many instances it felt like I was watching her doing a skit of Captain Marvel on SNL rather than playing a lead role in a multi-million dollar movie. Her entire motivation for fighting also appears to centre around herself - unlike literally all the other Avengers who fight for something bigger than them (protecting their loved ones, freedom, justice, responsibility etc, which is the essence of a hero).

There were plot holes aplenty. She stated that Skrulls can't do photon blasts, so she would know it's a unique power. So then, if she was the only individual able to shoot photon blasts in ALL of Hala/Kree galaxy (indeed, the ONLY ONE we saw who had special powers), why didn't she even question that once? Then she crash-landed on earth, as an alien soldier, and started smirking at the first alien law enforcement officer she saw? Without questioning why this alien was the same biological type as her? And didn't she JUST join the Kree army? Why, then, is she part of a group of "Noble Hero Warriors"? What, if anything, makes her noble or heroic? And why did Nick Fury divulge all that information to an alien soldier at the drop of a dime? He's not exactly so stupid or 'new' to make such an obvious mistake - he's a full bird colonel with years of experience as a spy, so he'd know it wasn't like Vers would know if the information was true or not. And didn't Vers already say Skrulls can assimilate RECENT information? So why all that history into his career? If this was just the writers' attempt to tell us more about Nick Fury, it was lazy as hell.

I also took issue with changing the Skrulls into refugees when the story for a planet-wide shape-shifting invasion held so much more potential for writing and fight scenes. I thought, with brief delight, that it'd be like Invasion Of The Body Snatchers, but nope, it was nowhere close to that.

And there was no "big baddie" - in the "climactic" third act, Ronan shot missiles, which were destroyed in seconds, then sent some fighter ships, which were destroyed in a minute or so, and then he fled. Yon-rogg (armed with a pistol and shield and NO SUPERPOWERS) was taken out with one photon blast after a ridiculous monologue. And not to mention the fact that Vers gets her power from a light-speed engine powered by the Tesseract, which means she should be no more powerful than Scarlet Witch, who is given her powers by the Mind Stone, but this doesn't seem to be the case.

All in all, the movie just felt flat and ultimately, forgettable. I really hope she won't play a significant part in Endgame - just looking at the end credits and seeing the MCU stalwarts' gravitas contrasted with her mediocre, half-mocking performance had me desperately hoping the MCU wouldn't mutilate their final act with this travesty.… Expand
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MaxwellClanMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Other than the special-effects and costumes, this movie was terrible. The only good actor in the movie was Jude Law. Brie Larson is terrible as Captain Marvel. Her acting is horrible and she has no charisma. She came off like an irritated feminist the entire time. They were so many “men are dumb” jokes in the movie that it became annoying. The only reason Samuel L. Jackson was in the film was to be the comic relief. The way he loses his eye is stupid as well. It’s sad that the nobody-of-a-character is pegged to be the most powerful superhero in the Marvel universe and we will undoubtably be seeing more of her in the future. Phase 3 of Marvel’s movie franchise looks like it’s going to be a real dud. First Lucasfilm allowed Disney to ruin The Last Jedi with its social justice warrior politics. Now Marvel is going to let Disney do it to them too with Captain Marvel.… Expand
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robsp32Mar 10, 2019
It's flat, mediocre and boring for most of the movie until the latter half. Larson is carried by better performances by better actors and actresses throughout the movie. She is emotionless for most of the movie and basically phones in theIt's flat, mediocre and boring for most of the movie until the latter half. Larson is carried by better performances by better actors and actresses throughout the movie. She is emotionless for most of the movie and basically phones in the performance. What bother's me more then the acting is the absolute disrespect to the source material and the MCU as a whole. It's enough of an action flick that the kids will love it, but for an adult who was a fan of comics from marvel in their youth, they will feel insulted by this sham of a movie. Disney has trouble on their hands if this is the path they are taking the MCU down because they will lose most of their fan base in the process. My only prayer is that they do not do the same stunts that they did in this movie, in upcoming Avengers: Endgame.… Expand
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MercOfSteelMar 10, 2019
Larsen looks robotic and emotionless throughout the film. Her delivery is lifeless and humorless. The movie, overall, is muddled, slow, predictable, uninspired, and forgettable.
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ngvardyMar 11, 2019
Samuel Jackson as Nick Cage was the only good part of this movie, oh and the cat.
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thematrix1375Mar 11, 2019
brie gives a decent performance still a bit stiff movies bland it feels forced filler than making a superhero that works
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FrankHeinzerMar 13, 2019
Terrible film, boring and predictable (second time I've had to post this as original post was shadow banned).
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Alfie2019Mar 12, 2019
One of the worst films I've ever seen. Truly terrible. I would have left half-way through it, but was with friends so I would grin and bare it until the end. I'll never get that time back.
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ActornenadMar 12, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Movie is one of the worst MCU movies. The highlight of the movie was the Intro and Ben Mendelsson. In my opinion what captain marvel did to nick fury is the same what the last Jedi did to Luke Skywalker. This movie made me view the old MCU movies and the new movies in I totally different light. The epicnes and myth of Fury is totally gone. When I watch an MCU movie again he is for me no more the guy he was before in the movies. All of you who wanna see the movie go ahead and watch it and build your own opinion. The excitement to see endgame after that movie dropped low. I hope for best and looking forward to Shazam.… Expand
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WaynaPawiasekMar 12, 2019
the plot is just boring, the action isn't good and the politics is absolute trash. just keep it out, it's absolutely cringeworthy. This one is a career-killer for brie larson.
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MaxallMar 12, 2019
Nothing to see here. Ofc i need 75 letters to expand on this so here my 1 cent.
Funny to see how no (real critics) dare to give this movie a negative. How Disney is making it harder and harder for critics to not push the dislike shows all theNothing to see here. Ofc i need 75 letters to expand on this so here my 1 cent.
Funny to see how no (real critics) dare to give this movie a negative. How Disney is making it harder and harder for critics to not push the dislike shows all the above come to be.… Expand
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Ash69Mar 16, 2019
Very boring, and very weak film for marvel. I don't know what's worse than a movie or an actress... It's a complete failure for marvel.(
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nick_j_gMar 13, 2019
I went into this movie with an open mind, only to be presented a bland story with very little to no character development. The main character had absolutely no emotion, no real character development. force feed comedic moments that occur atI went into this movie with an open mind, only to be presented a bland story with very little to no character development. The main character had absolutely no emotion, no real character development. force feed comedic moments that occur at all the wrong times.… Expand
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battouterMar 14, 2019
I could've given it a 5. But what a waste of good MCU hero. The script and storyline was mediocre. My god, even for an origin story. How could they mess it so bad. It could've been a decent movie if it focused more on the story instead on theI could've given it a 5. But what a waste of good MCU hero. The script and storyline was mediocre. My god, even for an origin story. How could they mess it so bad. It could've been a decent movie if it focused more on the story instead on the whacked ideology that the movie was trying to shove down the viewers thoughts. I hope they do the MCU fans a solid and just kill off this version of captain marvel and have a do over with emily blunt.… Expand
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captaindisneyMar 14, 2019
This movie is the worst movie in all of Marvel, Disney and cinematic history. It's just a propaganda film funded by the DOD. They need to get you to enlist in preparation for WWW3. Please do yourself a favor and boycott this film.
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AfcuserMar 15, 2019
Worst MCU movie until now, bland main character, the cat had more personality. The plot was bad, the jokes didn't land with the audience and the action was heretic and boring.
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RJ713Mar 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A bland movie that could have been at least passable, if not for the overt "subliminal" messages about Carol Danvers learning how all the men in her life are controlling her. This actress DOES NOT deserve to take over for Captain America, she deserves to be replaced by a good actress and a writer that cares about the character they are writing, not the identity politics their echo chamber wants to push.… Expand
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DJacobsonMar 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brie Larson only smiles a couple of times in the movie and I actually like those few moments, unfortunately the direction must have been for her to have a stick up her ass for the rest of the movie though. This movie will "Empower" those few individuals in the universe who have a magical engine blow up and give them magical powers. Conflating the Skrull with the world's Refugee problem won't stop a single wall from being built; Jude Law could have been replaced by a "male" robot, his character was terrible and should have been called male oppressor 01; A movie this boring doesn't warrant all the attention it's getting.… Expand
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CheaptrixMar 18, 2019
Was looking forward to this film but it was a disappointment for me. The movie has no sense of unique style like each of the other Marvel character solo films. The music is okish, but still barely holds a candle to some of the scores fromWas looking forward to this film but it was a disappointment for me. The movie has no sense of unique style like each of the other Marvel character solo films. The music is okish, but still barely holds a candle to some of the scores from other recent Marvel flicks. I found many of the action scenes to be overly cliche and just plain boring and predictable. Half the jokes fell flat & writing overall was just bland and forgettable. You can skip this film before Endgame don't worry you aren't missing much!… Expand
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elentil1985Mar 20, 2019
It was a boring movie that looked more than a tv series, and not a good one, rather than a marvel movie. There was not a plot apart from how fantastic was Captain marvel even as a human and the end anti climactic cause in 5 minutes she justIt was a boring movie that looked more than a tv series, and not a good one, rather than a marvel movie. There was not a plot apart from how fantastic was Captain marvel even as a human and the end anti climactic cause in 5 minutes she just beat very easy everyone. The hero had no strugles everything seemed so easy like cheating in a video game and the main actor looking like a robot most of the time. The movie was nice only when S. Jackson was in the scenes.… Expand
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coppertop81Apr 3, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When Gal Gadot stepped on screen as Wonder Woman, it felt like a step forward having a female being the star super hero . The Wonder Woman movie had heart, comedy, action, and the dialogue felt natural. Audience members could feel themselves caring about the storyline and characters. This movie , Captain Marvel, seems like a step back. The dialogue feels forced, the plot can get confusing (trying to steal a page from the Matrix playbook where the characters question what is real)..and I personally didn't care much for the laser gun action sequences. It is expected that in a super hero movie, there will be some cartoonish type action, but I feel like Disney has damaged the super hero genre ..just like many people feel that Disney dropped the ball with a certain recent Star Wars theme movie. This feels more like a film that could have gone straight to dvd instead of a film that has earned $1 billion . Hopefully, this is not an indication of the type of movie we will see with Avengers Endgame.… Expand
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Killking241Apr 22, 2019
God no don’t do this to endgame I did not like this movie at all Brie Larson is the worst.
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cag345Mar 29, 2019
I will not go deep into this movie since everything in it is a disaster. It's a pity that only Jackson and Bening can be "partially" saved from this chaos.
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computerkindMar 12, 2019
bland and uninspired agenda driven movie. marvel/disneys lust for money instead of creating something of artistic value on full display.
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JerTheStampedeMar 9, 2019
I really don't know what movie the 'Critics' watched or if they have some sort of Agenda other than 'how good a movie was this' because I found the experience as a whole a chore.
Where do I start, the scripting of the main character wasI really don't know what movie the 'Critics' watched or if they have some sort of Agenda other than 'how good a movie was this' because I found the experience as a whole a chore.
Where do I start, the scripting of the main character was painful at times, it is possible to overdo a character and try too hard, I refer to it as the Superman Effect, he is perfect in every way that he is so bland and unlikable, this is how Captain Marvel felt, a bland uninspiring character, which possibly isn't fair on either the actress or the character but something let it down.
It's possible the character of Captain Marvel is simply unlikable, not because it's female, good female heroes like Ripley, Xena or Domino (all be it that is a supporting character that NEEDS their own movie) stand head and shoulders above this contrived nonsense.… Expand
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SueDeNihmApr 21, 2019
Justice League was better, and everybody complains about how awful that movie was. They turned Nick Fury into a joke, you'll never look at him again and think "bad ass super spy". The main character doesn't emote, struggle, or grow. She'sJustice League was better, and everybody complains about how awful that movie was. They turned Nick Fury into a joke, you'll never look at him again and think "bad ass super spy". The main character doesn't emote, struggle, or grow. She's pretty much a Mary Sue. After seeing leftist agenda destroy Doctor Who and Star Wars, it looks like the Marvel Cinematic Universe is going to die slowly too. One of the worst Marvel movies...but you can't say that or else people will straw man you and say you just hate women.… Expand
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Jerry7777777Mar 14, 2019
I think that they tried to politicize this movie too much. They made the movie's values too much about her being a woman and really playing up the girl power rather than promoting these values subtly. It almost felt like they had only oneI think that they tried to politicize this movie too much. They made the movie's values too much about her being a woman and really playing up the girl power rather than promoting these values subtly. It almost felt like they had only one shot at a female lead movie and they wanted to make it count.… Expand
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HiroyuukiMar 15, 2019
one of the worse marvel movie universe, brie larson just meh.. story line is boring.. the only good thing is the goose the cat so its definitely cat / 10. i like the relationship between goose and nick fury (except the part how nick lost his eye....)
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Braulio_Mora13Apr 6, 2019
Leave much to be desired for all the publicity that was given and fails to satisfy the public
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MysterDeeMar 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I will throw in something that many reviewers, both 'professional' and non-professional have overlooked...

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Captain Marvel has been in the Kree army for 6 years, right? It bothers me that the movie seems to imply (yet not explicitly state and make it part of the character's arc) that in all that time, she seems to have never made any connection to other Kree. In 6 years, she has no friends outside of the unit she is in - and even in terms of the unit, we never see them interacting socially? 6 years and she has no emotional attachments besides her trainer Yon-Rogg and the Supreme Intelligence? Does she go home and lie still until the next morning's training. It seems to me that this could have been an interesting thing to include - maybe she has friends (and dare I say it, even a romantic attachment) in the Kree army. And when she learns the truth about the Skrulls and Kree war, that this could provide some real conflict for her in emotional terms, dealing with the fact that she has friends that are now enemies.

In reality, the writers couldn't be bothered with this as they just wanted to establish from the get go that a.) Marvel has powers b.) She has amnesia and has been separated from Earth.

Let's talk about Earth and what bothers me there. It seems, from the flashbacks, that Marvel didn't have any real emotional connections on Earth either. I mean, interspersed in the "You can't do it" montage, could we not have some positive things as well. Things she might miss from Earth, friends, family, and yes (again I dare to say) even a romantic interest.

Her only friend seems to be Maria Rambeau and her daughter Monica. What, Marvel lands back on Earth and starts to regain her memory and she has no recollection of her mother and father? Her family and friends? They never crop up in all her memories. Her visions from the Supreme Intelligence is an enigmatic scientist who she flew test flights with and then crashed with? Why do we never see even Maria in those visions? So, when we see her on Earth, it would be like 'Oh, yeah...'

I could go on here, but you get my point - from my perspective, whether its with the Kree for more than half a decade or on Earth, it seems that the only things in Marvel's head are rage against the people who have put her down throughout her life. And this is never really addressed as a character arc.

Heroes usually have families and friends and romantic interests. Why? It humanizes them, it makes us relate to them because we feel the same emotions.

Of all the mistakes I think they made with this movie, this lack of emotional connection is the real blunder.

If she had had even a romantic connection with Maria, it would have been great! What if Monica was her daughter too! We could have become invested. The lack of real emotional stakes is what let's the movie down.

We are supposed to care about her connection with Maria, but we don't and it arrives too late in the movie for it to matter anyway.

We care more for Talos - because he has a family and we can from that understand some parts of him.

Marvel is an emotionless block because they rob her of this.

It amazes me how such a large amount of professional movie reviewers think this movie is in anyway good or passable. They theoretically know what makes a good story and an interesting character, and yet...this movie, which is terribly written, has no real stakes at any point, has no character arcs, and has charisma-free character who has zero real personality traits...is given an average or good review by so many of these critics.

It is so obvious they are only scared of either Disney or backlash from people online.

This is a bad movie. Plain and simple.… Expand
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GariusMar 22, 2019
Stale and uninspired. The story is all over the place and it doesn't make sense many of the times. (Cpt Marvel is able to communicate to another part of the galaxy with a 90s’ s payphone just by pulling out a few cables…) The acting isStale and uninspired. The story is all over the place and it doesn't make sense many of the times. (Cpt Marvel is able to communicate to another part of the galaxy with a 90s’ s payphone just by pulling out a few cables…) The acting is bland, the plot lacks tension as there is no real struggle, captain marvel gets her powers for free with no sacrifice or work. Out of no-where, she is one of the most powerful heroes in the universe (they should have learned from Doctor Strange, that’s how you get powers). Everything in inconsistent, the girl get her god-like powers from a frigging explosión… Her light beams are capable of destroying huge spaceships but they can only knock people back… it is established that she needs her suit helmet to breathe in space and suddenly at the end, she can breathe in space with no helmet… because of the explosión of course. Just a mess of a movie, IMO the worst MCU movie to date. And just in case Brie Larson reads this, I ́m not a white old man, I ́m a Mexican 29-year-old, I hope that means my opinion does matter.… Expand
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shadowfreak99Mar 17, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Even though repeating some tiring flashbacksssssssss, Captain Marvel still struggling to know herself but remembering her past (that irritatingly repeated flashback) instead, character itself still unable to prove how strong she is and what she capable of despite of pushing away and flying through Ronan's ships and the DC styled eye glowing scene are annoyingly intimate. Satisfyingly surprised with its humours and the smooth connection to End Game timeline. It's not the best MCU movie, it's good but it's below average of MCU movies, it can be worth watching if you really thinking of how Captain Marvel are connected to upcoming Avengers End Game.… Expand
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lehuyducMar 16, 2019
Plot holes everywhere, contradicting previous Marvel movies.
The character development is absolutely terrible, it's actually worse than some random anime. Carol faces no struggle (unless you consider playing baseball as a girl a struggle),Plot holes everywhere, contradicting previous Marvel movies.
The character development is absolutely terrible, it's actually worse than some random anime. Carol faces no struggle (unless you consider playing baseball as a girl a struggle), and the shocking plot twist that's supposed to be life-changing gets wiped away after 5 minutes, all while her acting/expression conveys little emotion and is unnatural. The "hero" gets unlimited power for basically no sacrifice, struggle, or hardship, if we compare her to the likes of Ironman or Thor or Captain America.
The boss fights feel like I'm watching Dragon Ball Z. She suffers DC Superman syndrome, you can leave all other characters at home and the result of the fights will be the same. The main character considers herself as some savior-of-the-oppressed, but only give them fish, while not intending to teach them how to fish.… Expand
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Bone-ThugsMar 9, 2019
Boring. middle of the movie seems like it drags on for hours. and everything you can see coming. couldnt be more cliche
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cscommanderMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. sick of every movie being politically. this movie is crap when are they going to get we don't want to hear political crap in movies anymore. keep on RAM it down our throats. just stop . end ....................................................................................… Expand
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deWotionMar 12, 2019
I thought nothing could be more boring than Thor 2 but hell i was wrong… watching CM was just plain waste… BUT i would recommend to watch it before going to End Game :) to feel the difference. even Samuel L jackson could not save the constantI thought nothing could be more boring than Thor 2 but hell i was wrong… watching CM was just plain waste… BUT i would recommend to watch it before going to End Game :) to feel the difference. even Samuel L jackson could not save the constant pokerfaced Brie >_<… Expand
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BwandoWandoMar 10, 2019
i dont know if it was me being spoiled by the other MCU movies setting a very high standard, or the movie was really not good. It was very dragging and it's as if lead actress was not good in expressing emotions and i remember the steveni dont know if it was me being spoiled by the other MCU movies setting a very high standard, or the movie was really not good. It was very dragging and it's as if lead actress was not good in expressing emotions and i remember the steven seagal meme were all his emotions showed one face. Funny thing was I just created my account here in metacritic to state how disappointed i was with the movie.… Expand
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CharlierecinosMar 10, 2019
This movie sucks is boring the worst of the MCU the CGI is unfortunate is better green lantern of 2011
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RobinRedMar 10, 2019
Marvel what on earth were you thinking? I'm totally put off by Endgame now. This could have been a good movie ... it should have, but you had to go make it some ideological agenda.
2 stars, one for Sam and one for the cat. CGI was good inMarvel what on earth were you thinking? I'm totally put off by Endgame now. This could have been a good movie ... it should have, but you had to go make it some ideological agenda.
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AgretalienMar 10, 2019
Sadly Marvel has made this character so overpowered as to make the entire cast of the Avengers End Game a pointless afterthought. Brie Larsens' wooden performance was rightly upstaged by a cat and the fact that this woman boasts an OscarSadly Marvel has made this character so overpowered as to make the entire cast of the Avengers End Game a pointless afterthought. Brie Larsens' wooden performance was rightly upstaged by a cat and the fact that this woman boasts an Oscar actually diminishes the worth of that reward. Painfully miscast, totally disrespectful to the source material, poorly written and drenched in the ideology of the writers, this movie is the best argument for having Disney broken up for the monopoly they are as very few critics are being honest about just how bad this mess of a movie is.… Expand
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apollonchebMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I only watched because of young fury. Minus the fact that Marvel already knows.… Expand
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kali7595Mar 10, 2019
As a huge Marvel fan and comic book lover, I almost walked out 1/2 way through. Boring, bland and non-important to the overall MCU. This was an origin movie that showed zero character arc and was portrayed as a bland, uncaring person.

TopAs a huge Marvel fan and comic book lover, I almost walked out 1/2 way through. Boring, bland and non-important to the overall MCU. This was an origin movie that showed zero character arc and was portrayed as a bland, uncaring person.

Top it off with the fact that she cannot be hurt by anything and you have removed any and all suspense from the movie. It's easy to be brave when nothing can hurt you. At least with Superman the villains knew to go after the ones he cared about to get him, with this version of Captain Marvel, I don't think she cares about anyone but herself, so I guess she is invincible. If Disney tried to bring in Captain Marvel at the 11th hour to save the day after the rest of the Avengers have spent 10 years and dozens of movies building a relationship with us, there will be a revolt.… Expand
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Suppa21Mar 10, 2019
A very disappointing installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel is a very boring origin story that serves more as feminist propaganda, than as entertainment. The highlights of Captain Marvel were the details it revealed forA very disappointing installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel is a very boring origin story that serves more as feminist propaganda, than as entertainment. The highlights of Captain Marvel were the details it revealed for End Game (which are better found out through an online article than by watching the film). Everything else was just "meh". Fury was reduced to comic relief (and as a foil to the strong and powerful Captain Marvel), and the CGI fight scenes looked goofy. The film had a loud, consistent feminist message throughout. Each chance it got it earlier described men as a joke or as a abhorrent entity that sought to belittle females: "You can't do this", "You shouldn't be here", "You know why it's called a Cockpit, right?". Coincidentally enough, each male character spewing insults was a white male. What has been made clear: Larson is a strong, powerful, wise, hilarious, witty, etc. character that will probably single-handily save the entire universe. I hope this is the last Captain Marvel movie - the fans of the MCU deserve better.… Expand
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JimSatala77Mar 10, 2019
This could have and should have been great, I’m gonna speculate that they had too many writers and that the old adage of too many cooks spoil the soup, the plot has huge holes and the fight scenes are sub par, Sam Jackson was great as usualThis could have and should have been great, I’m gonna speculate that they had too many writers and that the old adage of too many cooks spoil the soup, the plot has huge holes and the fight scenes are sub par, Sam Jackson was great as usual and the cat was weird, retconn galore, Stan Lee tribute was best part… Expand
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kosmos082Mar 10, 2019
As much I love the character I can't recommend the movie. With Brie Lawson as the main character, I feel more of a connection with every side character including the cat than I do with her. See Alita if your looking for a movie with a strongAs much I love the character I can't recommend the movie. With Brie Lawson as the main character, I feel more of a connection with every side character including the cat than I do with her. See Alita if your looking for a movie with a strong female character great story and excellent world building with amazing special effects. If you have nothing better do and want to waste money its good for a few chuckles if nothing else.… Expand
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LeeProffittMar 10, 2019
the movie had it moments but of all the movie was boring it keep jumping around, I like the MCU movies a lot i would not tell any of my friends to come see this movie , I dont like Brie Larson in this move anyone would have been better thanthe movie had it moments but of all the movie was boring it keep jumping around, I like the MCU movies a lot i would not tell any of my friends to come see this movie , I dont like Brie Larson in this move anyone would have been better than her in the movie… Expand
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LanstriferMar 10, 2019
I went into the theater as I do with all other Marvel movies, expecting it to be good. Putting aside all public relations disasters and the actresses clear hate towards the opposite sex, being the opposite sex I went in without this in mind.I went into the theater as I do with all other Marvel movies, expecting it to be good. Putting aside all public relations disasters and the actresses clear hate towards the opposite sex, being the opposite sex I went in without this in mind. It was hard to watch a character develop into such a one dimensional super hero with such great powers and no real weaknesses that you just can't seem to like as an individual. Marvel in the past has made attempts at least to get you as an audience member to feel for the character, the heroes and the villains. But I just felt awful thinking throughout the movie, "I really hope the bad guys win." especially since this is a lead up film that ties in towards Avengers: Endgame.

The story was an absolute bore, it actually reminded me of a certain green glowing super hero with a ring who I really wanted to like but just gave up on in the end. I actually ended up seeing it twice because I didn't even care to losing out on a few minutes of the middle of the film the first time seeing it due to running out of my beverage and needing to use the facilities. And oh boy, did I take my sweet time getting back. So of course being a completionist of all things heroes and film, I went back the next day and sat through the boring film again to see what I missed. Not much. Action sequences that seemed rushed and not coordinated correctly. Especially the science and physics behind it all seemed poorly researched. It was like they said "This can't really happen, but let's do it anyways." I enjoy flash backs but my goodness was it slow and really hard to want to follow it, twice. Seeing as how this is a story to explain how Nick Fury met Captain Marvel, and how he has both eyes in the film and why he has only one in later Marvel films....it wasn't well documented on screen. It was as jumbled of a mess as is my writing.

Overall it had a boring lackluster story which makes you care even less for the protagonist and supporting characters. As well as poorly put together action sequences that seemed to come out of an extremely low budget film. And in the end they were completely forgettable, only good thing that came from this film is the fact it wasn't longer.

Sorry Marvel comics and cinematic universe fans and newcomers alike. Thanos should have went back in time and snapped his fingers to prevent this tragedy of a super hero film.

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SkelemanMar 11, 2019
Other than the Stan Lee tribute and his cameo there wasn't a single moment that I was not bored.
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JadeBMar 12, 2019
Let me start this off with the fact that I almost fell asleep while watching this movie and I don't fall asleep when watching movies. It was incredibly boring. There didn't seem to be on overarching plot, just a bunch of subplots, which madeLet me start this off with the fact that I almost fell asleep while watching this movie and I don't fall asleep when watching movies. It was incredibly boring. There didn't seem to be on overarching plot, just a bunch of subplots, which made the movie feel disjointed. The only reason I gave it a 3, which I think is more of a 3.5, is for the supporting characters only. That and it wasn't as focused on politics as I thought it would be. It still had moments focused on a feminist agenda though. The supporting characters are really the only reason I didn't leave the theater. Brie Larson's acting was so bland. All her emotions felt fake. Carol Danvers is overpowered for no reason and a mary sue.

Also, there were a few things that were retconned from previous films in the MCU just to fit Captain Marvel into the universe. Not only that, but the plot twists weren't surprising. There were massive plot holes, and some things just are not explained at all. The script had badly timed jokes that fell flat, though some jokes were funny.… Expand
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jsmith2334Mar 12, 2019
Unfortunately this movie didn't live up to my expectations. If there's a baseline for Marvel movies this feels like it. There was nothing egregiously bad, but nothing noteworthy or interesting either.

Brie was poorly cast for the role in myUnfortunately this movie didn't live up to my expectations. If there's a baseline for Marvel movies this feels like it. There was nothing egregiously bad, but nothing noteworthy or interesting either.

Brie was poorly cast for the role in my opinion, or maybe the writing/directing was just off. But Brie's character was overtly stoic to the point of not really being relatable. Power creep in the MCU is also becoming a real issue, with yet another hero whose power somehow exceeds the already nearly invincible established characters.(this is not a mark against this movie specifically, merely an observation ) The movie does fill in some other plot details related to the marvel universe, those are the high points of the movie in my opinion.… Expand
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stevem1990Mar 12, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Just got home from the movie. Let me start by saying as a long time MCU fan, this was disappointing. Let's see, totally forgettable fight scenes, maybe one good one? Nick fury scratched by a cat wtf? CPT Marvel is the source of the 'Avenger' moniker? Larson's portrayal was wooden, and I know she can act, have you ever seen "Room"? CGI was sub-par, very disappointing. Plot holes galore, the movie just felt out of place, incomplete even. If you REALLY like MCU movie, then go see it, it is still a superhero movie and has familiar characters. Otherwise, just wait until it arrives on Netflix. (p.s. it is a high 3 maybe even a 4)… Expand
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TamotefuMar 12, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie will make hundreds of millions of dollars no matter what I or anyone else says. As such, I don't feel the need to hold back, and am thoroughly disappointed by this film. You could have replaced Brie with several emotive pose-able cardboard cut outs and the film would be exactly the same.

Spoiler bits follow. I have deeply ingrained issues with this film being part of the MCU. The Skrull, being presented as good guys, is down right heretical to my comic geek bones. Having Captain Marvel being the inspiration of the AVENGERS Inititive, is retcon bullish. Presenting Captain Marvel as the strongest player in the universe, is down right insulting to fans of the other heroes.

Spoiler bits over, Up until this movie, I without question and with no hesitation went on opening weekend to watch marvel movies. Thanks to this film, and some disturbing quotes from the lead actress, I will have to pay more attention to what is happening behind the scenes when MCU movies are made.

And finally, Wonder Woman did it better, did it first, and did it without attack people most likely to go see the film.… Expand
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EdenCMar 13, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Honestly i could have been a good movie, too many plot holes, not great acting or story line... seemed rushed ..
also the fight scenes were far from epic... when she finally got the power to fly , it was so unexciting, ... i don't know i just dont know… Expand
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algajardMar 14, 2019
Very slow and flat movie. As expected, a lot of feminism, specially in the first 30 minutes. After that, the movie was ok.

Brie Larson's characterization is boring at best. Shows very little emotions and not from the lack of emotionalVery slow and flat movie. As expected, a lot of feminism, specially in the first 30 minutes. After that, the movie was ok.

Brie Larson's characterization is boring at best. Shows very little emotions and not from the lack of emotional scenes.

The soundtrack was very good but the "nostalgia" music formula is becoming overused.

The best of the movies was the "cat", Samuel L. Jackson (no surprise there) and the relationship they build during the movie. Unafortunatly it is not enough to save the movie.

Good visual effects, specially making Samuel L. Jackson look younger. At the end of the movie was a little too much. In the final battle I thought I was looking to a DBZ (Dragon Ball Z) movie. There is nothing in the movie that is trascendental to the Avengers arc.… Expand
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ramirocastellonApr 22, 2019
Terrible acting and poor writing. There are aliens from another galaxy who apparently know how jazz singers move their hands, and the fight scenes were kind of cringey. The main character is unrelatable and we never get to feel that sheTerrible acting and poor writing. There are aliens from another galaxy who apparently know how jazz singers move their hands, and the fight scenes were kind of cringey. The main character is unrelatable and we never get to feel that she earned those overpowered abilities. Literally, Fury and the cat were the only aspects that aint forgetable.
Definitevly one of the worst Marvel movies, mainly due to the problems inherent to the plot, acting and writing; independently of controversies. Damn, a film about Wanda or Black Widow would have been a hundred times better.… Expand
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WMcKnightMar 14, 2019
Wanted so much for this movie to blow me away. Left the theater disappointed. Watching Brie Larson as Captain Marvel was like watching a bad comedian tell jokes. Wasn’t funny. Wasn’t compelling. Wasn’t as bad as Thor:The Dark World,but stillWanted so much for this movie to blow me away. Left the theater disappointed. Watching Brie Larson as Captain Marvel was like watching a bad comedian tell jokes. Wasn’t funny. Wasn’t compelling. Wasn’t as bad as Thor:The Dark World,but still one of the worst Marvel movies ever made. I think the only reason for any of the positive reviews are from people in the media that are afraid of painting what is considered a feminist movie(albeit a very bad one)in a negative light. I feel like the movie should have been called “Captain Feminism:The First Bad Marvel Character”.… Expand
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bunderbrockMar 14, 2019
It was pretty boring, I was falling asleep twice watching the movie, and that's in 4DX! I personally don't think it's Brie Larson's bad acting, because in Scott Pilgrim Brie was pretty good... I dunno, I just want my money back.
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RezyKowalskyMar 14, 2019
A mediocre film with a boring lead. I'm a huge Marvel movie fan, but I was extremely disappointed with this movie. I've waste my money this time.
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Nrstl85Mar 14, 2019
I was looking forward to this movie since the post-credit scene in Infinity Wars. Bought tickets to the Thursday night showing before the Weekend opening. I wanted to love this movie. But unfortunately, this movie was disappointing in soI was looking forward to this movie since the post-credit scene in Infinity Wars. Bought tickets to the Thursday night showing before the Weekend opening. I wanted to love this movie. But unfortunately, this movie was disappointing in so many ways. Brie Larson didn't fulfill the role, in my opinion. I don't know if she was just a poor choice for the role, or if the writers/directors are to blame. Her character just wasn't interesting. Basically a monotone Mary Sue. Does not make for an interesting character... I also thought the jokes were not very funny. Nick Fury made me chuckle once or twice, but that's about it. The Skrull leader had some moments of comic relief, but even then, the jokes seemed out of place. This alien antagonist is talking like any sarcastic human being, at one point referring to "jazz hands." Just thought it was too cheesy to be genuinely funny. He's an alien, with no knowledge of American culture. Why is he talking like he's been immersed in American culture for decades??? I thought the reason behind Nick Fury's eyepatch was a copout. Marvel fans had ~10 MCU films to get the "crazy" backstory to Fury's eyepatch, and we get the disappointing explanation towards the end of the film. Whelp, now that's been established. It's canon.

This movie has no character. No charm. Nothing new to offer fans. It was almost as if, the MCU forgot its identity. I mean, Guardians Vol. 1 = 10/10; Ragnarok = 10/10; Infinity Wars = 10/10; Captain Marvel is easily 3/10.
What's even more frustrating is the Google search results when I try to look up reviews. It's no secret Disney has been playing damage control. People are talking, and the genuine consensus is: "The movie was very disappointing." The Google results should reflect that. I wish this didn't get political. We should all be able to give an honest review without it being agenda-related. It has nothing to do with the movie starring a female lead. And has everything to do with execution. I truly hope "Avengers: Endgame" does not feel the effects from the negativity around this movie.
I've been saying this since it opened: "Just because the movie has a female lead does NOT mean it deserves scrutiny." But also, very important: "JUST BECAUSE THE MOVIE HAS A FEMALE LEAD, DOES NOT MEAN IT'S AUTOMATICALLY A GREAT MOVIE." Youtube movie critics have been doing an excellent job providing its viewers with honest feedback. Jeremy Jahns and Chris Stuckmann, both I respect as critics, have given Captain Marvel "C-level" ratings. This is a relief because I was starting to wonder if there were any honest reviews out there without Rotten Tomatoes claiming it to be a "Troll Bomb." (The movie sucked. Just admit it).… Expand
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TERCIOMar 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maybe my mistake was going to the movies with a lot of expectation, I expected more from this movie, because I really like the heroine Captain Marvel and his original comic book story. The name of the film is Captain Marvel, but the one who drew the most attention in the film was Nick Fury and Cat Goose. The only protagonism of Captain Marvel was to destroy Kree ships and a few dozen warheads, I found that destroyed very easy. Ronnan, Supreme Intelligence and Yon-Rogg did not have a villain either, they just did it, did not do anything relevant, did not generate a challenge. Every hero needs a villain in height, otherwise his heroism has no purpose. It seems that the purpose of this film is only to present a character to be used in the movie Avengers: end game.… Expand
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NathanialStepMar 14, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was not a very good mcu movie. Her political agenda aside Brie was not good in this role. She had no character for the majority of the movie. The character worked best in the 4 or so moments where the character demonstrated a fish out of water trope but these were to few and short to make a difference to her character, which is a shame because they were well done. Probably were frightened of a Wonder Woman comparison but when Thor did it before Wonder Woman i dont think there would be much comparison.

The films Feminist agenda is very present and at times on the nose but it could've been a lot worst.

[spoiler] Im really surprised though that the plot would actually use a sexist portrayal of women. Captain Marvel is too emotional to control her powers and must overcome them to be able to be in the same league as a man. At first i thought maybe this was suppose to be a mans negative opinion of her but everytime the plot came about she showed her emotional imbalance. I've not heard anyone comment on this but considering the negative sexist stereotype of womens emotions holding them back im surprised this would make it into the plot of a feminist movie. Overall not a great movie but not the worst. Really worried about Endgame and the future of the mcu as Brie lacks any kind of charisma or rap-our with any character in this film… Expand
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RaegnarokMar 15, 2019
Before I review this movie I'd like to say that I tried reviewing at Rotten Tomatoes and my review was deleted, even though I had given an honest, fair & well intended review. I'm going to be sticking to Metacritic from now on.

I give thisBefore I review this movie I'd like to say that I tried reviewing at Rotten Tomatoes and my review was deleted, even though I had given an honest, fair & well intended review. I'm going to be sticking to Metacritic from now on.

I give this movie a 2.

I found the plot not too exciting but at the same time it is a Marvel movie and it isn't too original any more.

Some of the actors were pretty good but I, like many other people find Brie Larson to be a bit of a miscast. I feel like other actresses could have easily done a better job. It mostly comes down to her personality and character being unrelatable. It is a common fault in modern movies who push an agenda to make the main character an all powerful female.

This character has no faults, no weaknesses, isn't very feminine, but also, not very masculine either. Just sort of an **** Nothing really allows me to relate to her. Sort of similar to Rey from the new Star Wars films.

There are other films with amazing female leads such as Alien, Terminator, original Star Wars, etc etc. The difference is, those films made a movie and a story that focused on the story and character arcs etc. This movie focused on a political agenda and focused on identity politics and gender. The story and characters suffer because of this.

The thing is, it also comes down to psychology. People don't like to be told what to like or dislike.

There are other movies out there that have messages of equality or whatever other political messages. But they don't force them on you or market it that way or guilt you, or divide people. Those movies are actually well liked. An example would be the film Tangerine, which has a good rating from both critics and audience.

But the marketing campaign & media has been so hostile towards the audience and tries to spoon-feed ideologies down your throat. They say if you don't agree you are bad. No one likes to hear that so it naturally will create disfavour. But then the company will just label all bad reviews as trolls etc.

Just make a good movie. Don't alienate your main viewers or anyone for that matter. Just make a good movie, don't spoon feed anything, don't alienate anyone, don't guilt trip anyone and don't create excuses and put blame on others for the consequences of your actions.

Apart from politics, there were some plot holes and a lot of lazy writing that I feel harms the existing lore and events in the MCU.

That is why the film suffered. That is why it is a 2 from me. It could have been so much better with a better, less wooden actress/actor and it could have been so much better with more focus on story other than politics.… Expand
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Krayton86Mar 16, 2019
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This movie is boring! It has a character, that has no weakness, has no character development! Bad SGI at the wery end! And the marketing for this movie lied to all the people, by saying, it is tied to END GAME. No it's not! You wont missHi!

This movie is boring! It has a character, that has no weakness, has no character development! Bad SGI at the wery end! And the marketing for this movie lied to all the people, by saying, it is tied to END GAME. No it's not! You wont miss a thing in End Game, if you don't watch this movie! Nothing!… Expand
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