Captain Marvel
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 8, 2019
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luoddMar 10, 2019
I felt like i was being pushed to the left and generally force fed it. the characters were all boring but nick fury was great. I hope Marvel learns from this and we don't have to suffer through move disgusting content like this.
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Rebecca31Mar 10, 2019
I wasn't initially sold by the trailer and I had my reservations when it started but Captain Marvel won me over. I enjoyed it, it's funny and thoroughly entertaining and a must see for Marvel fans. There are not enough superhero films with aI wasn't initially sold by the trailer and I had my reservations when it started but Captain Marvel won me over. I enjoyed it, it's funny and thoroughly entertaining and a must see for Marvel fans. There are not enough superhero films with a female lead and the ones we do have are, let's be honest, a bit rubbish. I mean Elektra and Catwoman, come on that cannot be the best they can do. Also the fact that we haven't gotten a Black Widow solo movie yet is borderline insulting at this point but apparently there is one in development so there's still hope. It wasn't until Wonder Woman 2017 that it looked like it was possible to have a female superhero movie that wasn't just a joke. I'm not saying Wonder Woman was a masterpiece, it had it's share of problems but it was a definite step in the right direction. Now in 2019 Captain Marvel is another giant step in the right direction.

It's the 1990s and we first meet Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) with her powers so no 40 minute wasting time with the hero gets powers and figures out how to use them origin thing. She unexpectedly finds herself on earth during a galactic war between two alien races. It's set before most of the other Avenger movies so you know what that means, a younger CGI version of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and Agent Coulson (Clark Gregg). Admittedly this has looked a bit dodgy in the likes of Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Antman and the Wasp but for Captain Marvel it's not looking too bad. Also starring Jude Law, Annette Bening and Ben Mendelsohn so a good cast all round. It has a great balance between action and comedy, a perfect precursor to keep us going until Endgame. Brie Larson really was a great casting choice for Captain Marvel. No you don't have to love it, like most superhero movies it isn't perfect but as long as you can buy into the story you should enjoy the ride. It set up the story well and followed its own rules, it did take some time to win me over but Brie Larson had me practically cheering her on by the end. My expectations were not high and we all know how misleading trailers can be but it certainly exceeded them. If you're part of the MCU fanbase then I'm sure you were all in the cinema opening night and don't need me or anyone else to tell you to see it. For anyone on the fence or if you find yourself being swayed by the wave of online trolls and negative reviews do yourself a big favour, ignore all that and go see it for yourself. Highly recommended.… Expand
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LyChee246Mar 10, 2019
A great fun movie. Very entertaining and a fanatstic introduction of a new character to the MCU.
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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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GenxstikesbackMar 10, 2019
Beyond the lead actress being a complete bigot, this film is just plain boring and below average for a MCU film. It would have been better if they had used the Monica Rambeau Captain Marvel.
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PaisanoMar 9, 2019
Too much political and misandrist (anti Male) propaganda. Not much character growth or arc for the lead. Liked the 1990s era but not enough elements from the period like "you've got mail" sound from AOL or modem dial up sound effect whichToo much political and misandrist (anti Male) propaganda. Not much character growth or arc for the lead. Liked the 1990s era but not enough elements from the period like "you've got mail" sound from AOL or modem dial up sound effect which would've been hilarious. The de-aging of Nick Fury was good. The music too. Glad to see a strong female hero with their own movie. Could've been so much better. Makes me appreciate Wonder Woman so much more.… Expand
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Creeper3455Mar 10, 2019
A major character (an obvious one) creates the MCU just like how Scrat created the whole GALAXY in the Ice Age Movies. How bloody nuts is that?!?
Onto the review.
As the long wait to Avengers Endgame is coming to an end,here's a movie aboutA major character (an obvious one) creates the MCU just like how Scrat created the whole GALAXY in the Ice Age Movies. How bloody nuts is that?!?
Onto the review.

As the long wait to Avengers Endgame is coming to an end,here's a movie about a Female Superhero that no one's ever heard of before that the fans of the “acclaimed” Glass and Mortal Engines are complaining about because they have nothing productive to do. And you know what? In a way,I have to thank the fan outrage for this one (A LOT). If it wasn't for them,I wouldn't be as excited as I was for a movie like Captain Marvel.
But we're not here for the millionth negative hack review. You want to know if the movie's good or bad. For most of it,I can’t say it was bad,that's for sure,but just “Cool”. Like,30% Good,30% Bad and 40% Campy as hell.
The script has nothing new to tell for a Female-led movie,but there's enough secondary material that makes it justifiable: A message about Girl Power that blows the “female movies with a message about the power of Love” out of the water,an interesting twist for the Skrulls (the main baddies of the movie) that makes them charismatic villains,and all the 90's campiness that's basically the humor part of the movie (or,for most of it,at last).
Sure,Brie Larson smiles in the movie,but she doesn’t deliver much. Yeah,I liked her performance,but it was in service of a strange script,while Samuel L. Jackson and Goose The Cat were the better characters in here. And hey,the kids were bearable this time. (Come to think of it,there’s so much material to make me tear apart A Wrinkle In Time here!)
The Blockbuster scene is easily the best part in here,and it'll sure be for every movie lover. Pinar Toprak's score is better than I expected it to be (speaking of the orchestra),but it's sometimes a Thor Ragnarok clone with the whole Synthy vibes and classic beats.
Nothing special about the VFX and Production Design. They're just fine,that's all.
Although the use of 3D was fantastic. Visually speaking,when Carol Danvers gets her powers is just as great as the Venom Vs. Riot CG Pan-around from Venom (2018),or maybe I’m just a sucker for visual slow motion greatness…
To top it all,there’s a Stan Lee tribute that is so gut-wrenching,I heard someone almost cried in the theater. (Tears of a true woman/man)
But still,this movie has problems (who would’ve guessed…). For starters,the story isn’t really that interesting (aside the secondary material),since it’s the whole “woman on the journey of self-discovery” thing again. Sometimes the fanservice is unnecessary (like when they explain how Fury lost an eye. We saw that coming MILES away when the cat was announced to be part of this movie) and again,Brie Larson giving it her all for uninteresting character development. And,this isn’t part of the movie,but the fanservice it got pre-release (and post) was toxic as hell. Jesus,not even something like Star Wars The Last Jedi can top this level of hate (but it makes way for an extra point,so thank you haters). In the end,Captain Marvel feels like the Birthday Cake that has nothing delicious on top,but that on the middle and end of it,has enough cream and chocolate to make it a Cool tie at the movies. Catch it in IMAX 3D if you can.

P.S. The mid-credits sequence is destined to blow minds all over the world. Stick until that and not the post-credits one.… Expand
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Nico_de_VriesMar 9, 2019
Brie Larson does great as Captain Marvel. She succeeds in combining superior power with believable humanity. Something that is harder than it seems. Samuel L. Jackson (Fury) is awesome as always, especially with the cat. And good to see ClarkBrie Larson does great as Captain Marvel. She succeeds in combining superior power with believable humanity. Something that is harder than it seems. Samuel L. Jackson (Fury) is awesome as always, especially with the cat. And good to see Clark Gregg (Coulson) in action again.… Expand
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WarpViperMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before you dislike this review, remember that I have some really strange opinions lol

Despite lots of people disliking this movie, I found this movie an entertaining film. Of course, it has some setbacks, but I feel that the movie had more good than bad. For example, the movie had a refreshingly good storyline for a MARVEL movie. The characters blended in to the story well, and felt like they all had a purpose.

However, something that I found unpleasant was the alien shape-shifters coming to invade earth. This plot element is a huge cliche that should not be used anymore, as it has become stale.

Another positive about the movie was the acting of the human characters. they seem like they are in a real universe and not in someone's voice cracking fever dream. *cough* blair witch *cough*

I rated mixed and not a positive because the movie has lots of lacking parts, like the action scenes. It seems that MARVEL is focusing more on comedy in some parts than actual action and suspense scenes. The mainstream viewers seem to love the humorous parts, but I saw it as a negative because it does not fit with the original idea of the film, and it made the movie drag on for much longer than it should have. I would not recommend seeing it in theatres, but maybe at home, as the movie is not worth 10 dollars plus popcorn and soda. Just my opinion.… Expand
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DarkhawkjoeMar 10, 2019
Character is boring, plot is boring, the biker saying smile just felt like it was put into the movie to make all the marvel fans that said she should smile look bad, even though whenever she does smile it looks fake. Don't watch, it shouldCharacter is boring, plot is boring, the biker saying smile just felt like it was put into the movie to make all the marvel fans that said she should smile look bad, even though whenever she does smile it looks fake. Don't watch, it should have no real effect on endgame, unless Marvel got overrun by idiots who want 'captain marvelous' to easily defeat thanos and rob the movie of all tension.… Expand
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MrMovieBuffMar 10, 2019
'Captain Marvel' pretty much is what you expect it to be. A puzzle piece made specifically for 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) and the upcoming 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019). The film struggles to stand on its own, often reminding us as to why'Captain Marvel' pretty much is what you expect it to be. A puzzle piece made specifically for 'Avengers: Infinity War' (2018) and the upcoming 'Avengers: Endgame' (2019). The film struggles to stand on its own, often reminding us as to why it's made, but forgetting about the title character herself. The film focuses on our title character, played by Oscar winner Brie Larson, and her being among the Kree forces. They are noble warriors, and she receives some extensive training with Yon-Rogg (Jude Law), as well as their main mission, which is to hunt down Skrulls, an evil alien-like race who can shape-shift into anyone, so you don't know who to trust. Carol (Larson) seems to be struggling to remember her past, we see her origins fragmented and get glimpses of who she was. There seems to be a trend of a strong and powerful, young female character who doesn't know where she came from, and gets glimpses of her past from time to time. If you remember Rey from 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' (2015), or Alita from the recent 'Alita: Battle Angel' (2019), then you've seen this kind of origin story before. An incident occurs which leaves her stranded on Earth, she tries to find out what happened with the Skrulls, and runs into Nick Fury (a de-aged Samuel L. Jackson), and he thinks the idea of shape-shifting aliens walking among the Earth as well as a group of noble warriors from other planets is insane, but he slowly warms up to the idea after having seen most of it for himself. The main villain here is Talos (Ben Mendelsohn), the leader of the Skrulls, and his journey to find Danvers and take her down. The film, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (who also directed 'Mississippi Grind' also starring Mendelsohn), tries to be a mix of an intergalactic space adventure like 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014), while trying to be as grounded as 'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' (2014), but for some reason, neither of these aspects feel as if they contain any emotional weight to it. It feels very paint-by-numbers as if characters need to get to certain places so the movie can try to elevate. Larson, who is a talented actress, tries to show some quirks at times, but doesn't carry the same amount of charm or playful charisma. She does share some terrific chemistry with Jackson, and their playful banter helps lift the spirits of the film's tone. Not to mention that the pace falls apart once we get to the second act, and Danvers is reunited with a friend. The scene would have more impact if we saw her actually do these things as opposed to just flashing those little memories earlier on. It's a similar problem I had with 'Guardians of the Galaxy' (2014) where, one minute, Peter Quill is a young boy, then the next minute, he's a fully grown man... there was no development to him growing up, it's just here's your character then, here they are now. Except we don't see Danvers mostly in her early life, just told through very quick flashbacks. I applaud Marvel for trying to take a different spin on origin stories, but maybe this is something to require some improvement. Also, as I said above, this film's sole purpose is to be the filler in the "Avengers" sandwich, with "Infinity War" and "Endgame" (which will be released on April 26th) being the two buns on either side. The film lacks a sense of excitement, and Larson never gets a chance to shine as her character, it all just feels lifeless with a sense of thrills here and there.… Expand
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TheunholyMar 10, 2019
This movie sucks in every sense of the word. God damn, These **** SJW are ruining marvel. I hope they don't repeat what they did in Cap marvel, EVER.
Don't waste your money is this peace of abortion
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WyattFMLMar 9, 2019
The story doesn't work, it tries to be too many different things at ounce and gets lost just as fast as it starts. The fish out of water storyline it plays with failed as I didn't feel anything for captain marvel compared to Bourne IdentityThe story doesn't work, it tries to be too many different things at ounce and gets lost just as fast as it starts. The fish out of water storyline it plays with failed as I didn't feel anything for captain marvel compared to Bourne Identity where it was done well. For an action movie, the fighting scenes are forgettable. Captain Marvel is almost as bad as Ant-Man and the Wasp 2... it's at the bottom of Marvel movies for sure.… 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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dcheung1111Mar 10, 2019
Really wanted to like this being a fan of the rest of the MCU movies but this one just didn't live up to the hype.. boring and slow storyline. Very little character development. Some parts I was anxious for the movie to end already. ActingReally wanted to like this being a fan of the rest of the MCU movies but this one just didn't live up to the hype.. boring and slow storyline. Very little character development. Some parts I was anxious for the movie to end already. Acting was medicore and not believable.. some OK action but not nearly as well done as other Marvel movies. Felt like an after thought by the studio. Save your money and wait for it to come out on rental.… 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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universe1701Mar 10, 2019
An entertaining, fun movie introducing perhaps the most powerful character in the Marvel universe. I feel that Brie Larson did a good enough job, but I would like to see a little smoothing out the rough edges in future appearances. Story isAn entertaining, fun movie introducing perhaps the most powerful character in the Marvel universe. I feel that Brie Larson did a good enough job, but I would like to see a little smoothing out the rough edges in future appearances. Story is pretty good with some twists, paced well, despite the back and forth with different times in character development. This film is not Infinity War level great, but its a good start.… 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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jorgelrgMar 10, 2019
Better than I expected, with some very silly obvious feminist moments but a lot less than what I had heard of. In general an interesting movie with some very good visual effects, just a some flaws here and there, and a story with anBetter than I expected, with some very silly obvious feminist moments but a lot less than what I had heard of. In general an interesting movie with some very good visual effects, just a some flaws here and there, and a story with an unexpected outcome. The final battle feels very unadecuate and unbalanced. In the end I see potencial here but it's wasted to much degree. Changes in the canon from the comics seem interesting for the most part (there's one I think was innecesary but it’s not that relevant) and I look forward to what may come from them in the future but in the same way I regret a little bit the limitations that they impose and which they come with. Brie Larson is Ok as Carol but lacks as Captain, I hope there’s a better and original script for her in further appearances. The rest of the cast is fine as well and Jude Law few appereances feel interesting in this role. If Wonder Woman is an A or a 10, this one is a B- or a 7. Within the MCU I would place it above Ant-Man and the Wasp and Guardians 2 but below the first Ant-Man movie.… Expand
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WolvstangMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First off to all the Marvel fans that know your comic history… You are going to hate this movie as it breaks a lot of comic lore. Walter Lawson in now Wendy Lawson. Fury’s eye is lost because… well not going to spoil it but WHAT!?!?! Monica Rambeau is a little girl who’s mother, Maria Rambeau is Carol’s best friend from her previous time on Earth. Frank Rambeau doesn’t exist. Ok so there is a few of the lore breaking parts and if that starts your blood boiling avoid the movie.

I posted an “honest no spoilers” review on RT and it was removed because “I’m trolling”. Therefore, this review has spoilers at the end.

This is a perfect example of bad writing, poor directing and wrong casting.

Brie Larson is a miscast. She obviously isn’t cut out for this part as when it switches from serious to banter her body language and facial expressions look fake. In the beginning it is established she is too emotional but during the movie she lacks emotion. They have Carlson for that. When she tries to banter, she just comes off as petty and smirks. Her combat scenes are jumpy from bad editing. Not sure if this is because she lacked the skill to simulate combat or just bad editing. If I had my choice Yvonne Strahovski would have been in the part as she has the talent and combat skills from her previous roles.

Samuel Jackson is good at his part. They did a wonderful job making him look younger in the film and I do have to applaud the art team for this. However, his character is another story. Nothing scream who the heck is this as the scenes with the cat. Fury has always been a smart tough character until here where is inexplicably trusts aliens and acts a fool at times.

Editing is a nightmare. Enough cut scenes to make your head spin and eyes ache. CGI is ok and if you want explosions you got them. In fact every so often they toss it in to keep people awake.

Spoilers below

The movie starts out with a series of dreams/memories of Carol Danvers/Vers time on Earth. In this memory is a woman, Wendy Lawson and the memories end when the skrull shoots her. She wakes up and it is revealed she doesn’t remember her past. Soon she meets the Supreme Intelligence who imitates the woman from her dreams/memories. After that onto her first mission where she is captured on the alien planet where the mission takes place.

When the Skrull are probing Vers mind they somehow discover the planet in question is Earth. Vers breaks free and fights the Skrull of course escaping the ship in a life pod. In this life pod she crashes to Earth so some how they made the journey to Earth instantaneously. Yet later it takes days for backup to travel the distance.

After crashing to Earth she meets a security guard who witnessed this crash during the middle of the night. Asking for communication equipment he points her to a Radio Shack and the pay phone next to it. Suddenly it is day with the police and Shield arriving. Guard still sitting there and Vers is calling her squad from the pay phone she upgraded. Apparently several hours have passed before anyone responded to the call made by the guard when she crashed.

A few minutes are spent trying to establish the story as Fury meets Vers for a few minutes before the obligatory attack from the Skrull. They establish the Skrull can take the shape of anyone yet with just a look Vers realizes that an elderly woman is a Skrull punching her. The Skrull have infiltrated Shield and Fury sees his first dead Skrull realizing aliens are real.

Jump to the scene where Vers is outside a bar when a biker pulls up asking her to smile (Cringe). When she doesn’t, he pulls his keys and goes inside. Vers steals some cloths off a nearby mannequin before stealing the biker’s motorcycle. But she get the key’s?

For some reason she arrives at a bar in the middle of nowhere seeing pictures on the wall of a jet involved in a top-secret project. With no explanation Fury is there and they banter a bit because now Vers cannot tell if he is a Skrull agent. She asks him several personal questions to prove he is human because Skrull’s have the recent memories of those they imitate. So, without knowing Fury she questions him about his personal past?

Que top-secret base where Fury’s thumbprint lets him on accompanied by Vers who doesn’t need a cover or credentials because… Yet, after asking about Wendy Lawson they get locked up in an office because bases don’t have holding cells. With his communicator that they didn’t take from him Fury calls for backup. Escape from the office, meet the cat and sneak into the records room by blasting the doors because nobody hears it.

Now the obligatory combat scene because people in the theater are TEXTING/READING MESSAGES ON THEIR PHONES. I walk out smoke a cigarette asking the guy at the door what the hell am I watching. Go back to at least finish the movie but by now I am also reading Reddit posts.… Expand
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dell221Mar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. not good not bad just ok. this movie should have been the first Marvel movie, not the last it shows how they all tie in together and why shield does what they do but there is not enough action in this movie is so boring long stretches of just talking and trying to be funny… Expand
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StarKnightMar 10, 2019
The movie doesn't have a real story.
The main character has no real challenges or emotionnal moments.
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Jonbu_80Mar 10, 2019
Haters gonna hate but it is a good movie. She has a lot of charisma. Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, is a formidable force and a welcome addition to the MCU.
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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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WherettyMar 10, 2019
Easily one of the best Marvel movies. Brie Larson is relatable as a badass woman who just doesn’t give a **** about smiling to please angry incels. She’s just being normal. I don’t get people who say Captain Marvel doesn’t have a goodEasily one of the best Marvel movies. Brie Larson is relatable as a badass woman who just doesn’t give a **** about smiling to please angry incels. She’s just being normal. I don’t get people who say Captain Marvel doesn’t have a good backstory, as clearly they have not understood what it’s like to be mindf***ed and put down by people. The chemistry between Larson and Law is awesome as well.… 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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STRoGGrusMar 10, 2019
Maximum disappointment. +1 point only for Stan Lee. A chair is more emotional than Brie Larson.
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XelluseMar 10, 2019
Definitely not the best and not the worst Marvel movie.
Not the greatest graphics for such budget, have some story holes, also not much action scenes, but still better than Black Panther and Infinity War, not as boring, at least have someDefinitely not the best and not the worst Marvel movie.
Not the greatest graphics for such budget, have some story holes, also not much action scenes, but still better than Black Panther and Infinity War, not as boring, at least have some kind of logic and follows their own universe rules, so you do not feel like you start watching one movie and finish by watching another.… Expand
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crum83Mar 10, 2019
Overall, great movie. It's got great action, effects, and humor, and is everything you expect from a Marvel movie. There's interesting twists, and some fun surprises. I was a little leary going into it based on what I saw online, but none ofOverall, great movie. It's got great action, effects, and humor, and is everything you expect from a Marvel movie. There's interesting twists, and some fun surprises. I was a little leary going into it based on what I saw online, but none of it was true. There's a strong message if you're looking for it, but there was no politics or feminist agenda pushed in the movie whatsoever. If anyone is on the fence about seeing it from people's reviews, I strongly urge them to go see it for themselves.… Expand
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BustermccullochMar 10, 2019
I've been a big fan of the Marvel movies since they kicked off the MCU with the first Iron Man in 2008 and since that time the movies they've released have generally been good with a few stand out movies and one or two not so good movies.I've been a big fan of the Marvel movies since they kicked off the MCU with the first Iron Man in 2008 and since that time the movies they've released have generally been good with a few stand out movies and one or two not so good movies.
Well it's my opinion that Captain Marvel sits smack bang right in the middle which is no bad thing as at the end of the day I really enjoyed it which to be honest surprised me given how mixed the reviews have been.
I think the only sin this movie committed was to allow itself to be hijacked by two armies of public opinion who are using the Movie in the same manner two Parents stuck in a bitter divorce would use a poor Child in a silly game of one upmanship.
It's my hope the Movie can stay the course and come out with the success it deserves as I would love to see more of Brie in this role.… Expand
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XxMetalMartyrxXMar 10, 2019
Generic, mary-sue esque film. The CGI goes from breathtaking, to downright atrocious. Brie Larson should be recast as she portrays captain marvel as this grotesquely obnoxious "strong" character. Would not recommend. If this movie wasn't aGeneric, mary-sue esque film. The CGI goes from breathtaking, to downright atrocious. Brie Larson should be recast as she portrays captain marvel as this grotesquely obnoxious "strong" character. Would not recommend. If this movie wasn't a direct tie in to Avengers, it would be fairing a lot worse.… Expand
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huthut13Mar 10, 2019
Man, that movie sucked. It's actually so bad, it becomes enjoyable to hate it. The only good thing is that I bought ticket for Alita and snuck in another room to watch Captain Cancer, therefore not giving the mouse any money. Everyone wasMan, that movie sucked. It's actually so bad, it becomes enjoyable to hate it. The only good thing is that I bought ticket for Alita and snuck in another room to watch Captain Cancer, therefore not giving the mouse any money. Everyone was saying how bad it was, but it exceeded all expectations!… Expand
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JpfieldMar 10, 2019
This is a good movie. It is not as bad as some people make it out to be. Larsen could have been better in the movie but I liked her performance more the second time I saw it.
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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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KoWMaPuKMar 10, 2019
Мне понравился. Хороший фильм о приобретении героем своей силы с юмором и в общем каноне киновселенной.
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Juel14Mar 10, 2019
If not for its connection with endgame would say the truth about this movie, it is predictable, with a very weak villain and a boring script, the null charisma of Brie does not help at all, the best the cat
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chumingtamMar 8, 2019
I knew it is a feminist film before going to cinema but I can't believe how horrible they did it. They twisted the plot and characters to just force you to see some feminist propaganda. (mild spoiler ahead) Woman can stand up by herself,I knew it is a feminist film before going to cinema but I can't believe how horrible they did it. They twisted the plot and characters to just force you to see some feminist propaganda. (mild spoiler ahead) Woman can stand up by herself, don't need man's critics, become very powerful after self-liberation that will scare off even the powerful men. Men in the movie is either enemies (some said it is the patriarchy the true enemy here, they are certainly insightful) or waiting-to-be-saved sidekick. Those who read the comic will realize how far the director went to retell the story. Disney has ruined Star Wars and Marvel. And it is really sad because they have forgotten what made Marvel popular.… Expand
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solideaterMar 10, 2019
i enjoyed everything about the movie but at times it felt like there was too much going on on screen and it was a little fast
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Cliff23haMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is not bad but it's also not great it's just fine. The first half of the film is slow but when it picks towards it's quite enjoyable. There are lot of problems with the film like the pacing, the story is disjointed. Brie Larsons acting is okay, Samuel l Jackson is good in the film and the rest of the cast does a good job. The humour works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't land. Captain marvel herself doesn't really have an actual flaw or character arc she is the same character she was at the start of film as she was at the end of film just more powerful. The good things about the film are nick Fury's relationship with carol danvers. How Nick Fury lost his eye is really dumb. The skrulls twist in the film was good but I wish they had shown us more about the skrulls and their planet. But overall I think you should watch the film and form your own opinion on it.
Summary: It's a good film but it's also dull.… Expand
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ThoughtCrimeMar 10, 2019
Captain Marvel: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Spoiler-Free) I will make it very simple and clear: this movie is a mixed bag.

This movie had the potential to be an fresh take on the MCU: because it is set in the 90s, it doesn't need toCaptain Marvel: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Spoiler-Free) I will make it very simple and clear: this movie is a mixed bag.

This movie had the potential to be an fresh take on the MCU: because it is set in the 90s, it doesn't need to account for the majority of events in the last 21 movies. The movie could have been an island of creativity. Unfortunately, it feels more like how many superhero movies used to be made in the late 90s and early 2000s: one dimensional, predictable and formulaic. >>>>> The Good: 1) Samuel L Jackson in EVERY scene he is in. Funny without being silly. De-aging CGI was perfect. 2) Ben Mendelssohn switches from dark menacing to light humour seamlessly. Great acting even with heavy makeup. 3) Jude Law's character in the first half of the movie was multi-layered and interesting (until the script ruined it). 4) The Rambeau daughter and mother actresses are good with what is given to them. 5) The spaceships dogfights are the best CGI in the film. 6) Stan Lee's tribute was heartwarming >>>>> The Bad: 1) When the cat is CGI (most of the time) it is very noticeable. 2) They never cared to explain how a Flerken ended up on an US Air Force base. 3) The CGI on CM face when she unleashed her full power is bad. Modern videogame cutscenes have more believable characters. 4) There are no high stakes by the end of the movie. Not once you feel she was in peril or her failing was a possibility. 5) Ronan the Accuser: the characters added nothing to the movie, he is just an Easter egg. Lee Pace's makeup and acting somehow was worse than 5 years ago in GotG. 6) Except for Talos, the Skrulls masks weren’t all that great. Reminded me of the 90’s Star Trek TV show. >>>>> The Ugly: 1) The pacing is terrible. The movie just don’t know what it wants to be. The movie started off interesting, with a Memento like premisse with confusing flashbacks and the main character trying to piece them togheter. But, as soon as she lands on Earth (act two), there’s no more character arc: it’s a straight line. The movie drags and becomes predictable and boring from the midway onwards. 2) So, so much filler... The movie is full of scenes that don’t develop her character (more on that latter) or move the plot forward. The train/subway chase scene is the most evident example. 3) Brie Larson’s performance: by far, the biggest problem going on for this movie. If the script required her to be emotionless and robotic, she would have been a perfect casting. However, in the first three minutes her character smiles (Jude Law’s character even tells her that humor is a distraction) proving that Carol Danvers is capable of emoting. That’s the most unsettling part of her acting: every time the script demands that she shows emotions, Larson feels forced and unnatural. She even managed to botch her reaction to the big (and kinda predictable) plot twist at the end of he second act. She couldn’t sell her friendship with Rambeau as believable either. Larson is so bland on this movie that every support actor/actress that she shares the screen with seen vivid by comparison. She never felt relatable of inspiring. By the end of the movie, I couldn't tell what kind of personality CM had. The script/dialogue told me she was supposed to be witty and snarky, but unfortunately she lacks the charming personality for it to work. People point out that she is an excellent actress because she won an Oscar. Well, Halle Barry starred the atrocious Catwoman the same year she won an Oscar for Monster Ball. If Larson is a good actress, she definitely wasn’t on this movie. 4) The way that Fury lost his eye could have been handled so much better! At least they could have made him fight for the “artifact” and lose his eye as a result. Instead, it was just a gag (his exchange with Coulson about the incident afterwards worked tough). >>>>>>>> Overall, a pretty weak MCU movie, I would rank it among Thor 2: The Dark World, The Incredible Hulk and the last two Iron Man movies. If it weren’t for Larson’s dull performance and inconsistent script, this could have been a better origin movie than Thor and Captain America. And no, you won’t be missing anything important going to Avengers Endgame in case you skip this one.… Expand
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SpinX22Mar 10, 2019
It's a decent movie, not as good as I was hopping, but it's not the pile of trash many people are making it out to be.
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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

Additional deductions for weakening Nick Fury's backstory in how he lost his eye. Samuel L Jackson and Brie Larson's scenes together were the best parts of the movie.… Expand
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cubingonmymindMar 10, 2019
it craped on things we already knew about the MCU and now its canon. and there is no going back.
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fcz_xMar 10, 2019
Una pelicula mediocre pero entretenida, le falta mucho de épica, lei muchas veces que el gato se robaba el protagonismo y es mentira, tiene sus momentos pero nada más...digamos que es una pelicula necesaria para la continuidad de peliculasUna pelicula mediocre pero entretenida, le falta mucho de épica, lei muchas veces que el gato se robaba el protagonismo y es mentira, tiene sus momentos pero nada más...digamos que es una pelicula necesaria para la continuidad de peliculas marvel, con intentos de escenas graciosas que me rei solo en un par, con un final que ni recuerdo, sin climax, sin accion decente, sin dialogos memorable...lo que mas vale es la primera escena post creditos, la segunda derechamente es una mierda.… Expand
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GnomishninjaMar 10, 2019
It's a very human exploration of both the main character and supporting characters. Captain Marvel knows how and when to use humor and you'll find yourself laughing more often than during some of the more serious MCU movies. The story isIt's a very human exploration of both the main character and supporting characters. Captain Marvel knows how and when to use humor and you'll find yourself laughing more often than during some of the more serious MCU movies. The story is developed will with good pacing and I found myself identifying with the lead throughout the film

You should go see this movie.… Expand
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GreenbunnyMar 9, 2019
I actually had no intentions of seeing this movie and this with being a big MCU fan. My wife won tickets and I said, well lets go see it then. I tried to go in with a open mind and was met with Boredom for the first bit and Brie's horribleI actually had no intentions of seeing this movie and this with being a big MCU fan. My wife won tickets and I said, well lets go see it then. I tried to go in with a open mind and was met with Boredom for the first bit and Brie's horrible acting as a Hero. This movie just at times sticks it nose to comic book lore and the jokes fall flat in my opinion and that's how Nick Fury lost his eye??????????????BS!!! Its sad seeing Disney go down the route of Star Wars by putting out half backed insults to the fans. I cannot believe they are putting Bries emotionless hero into End game.… Expand
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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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DirtyLegsMar 10, 2019
Boring and political not a great marvel movie, her powers are a cop out. This movie should be a hard pass for everyone considering seeing it in the theaters.
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LB681Mar 10, 2019
Feel the need to give this a 10 cuz goddamn these trolls are pissed lol. It wasn't that bad yall are just salty about a woman in a movie.
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Filmix16Mar 10, 2019
Nous avons déja vu de meilleur scénario concernant un film de marvel comme Logan ou Avengers. Par contre la fin au millieu du générique est interessante, de montrer un évènement entre(Avengers infinity war et Avengers end game). Mais c’est unNous avons déja vu de meilleur scénario concernant un film de marvel comme Logan ou Avengers. Par contre la fin au millieu du générique est interessante, de montrer un évènement entre(Avengers infinity war et Avengers end game). Mais c’est un film avec une bonne histoire et de bons acteurs. Sorry I don’t speak english I only speak french and I’m a young 10 years old movie fan… Expand
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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.
2 stars, one for Sam and one for the cat. CGI was good in some parts but not good enough to save this movie. Marvel you lost a lot of fans.… Expand
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GrumpyJimmyMar 8, 2019
Its great but it missed something, jokes werent landed well in places and when the best thing is a mostly CGI’d cat then you know theres an issue. I think the producer was trying to cover up flaws in the film by dropping the cat in for cheapIts great but it missed something, jokes werent landed well in places and when the best thing is a mostly CGI’d cat then you know theres an issue. I think the producer was trying to cover up flaws in the film by dropping the cat in for cheap laughs. Lashana Lynch was great, a nice bit of emotional acting as Maria Rambeau.… Expand
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LoreliMendesMar 10, 2019
If you watch this movie and go out thinking is "another Marvel movie" please came back and watch it again, because you have lost very important details. It's amazing and sensitive in so many forms! Also, have good action and visual effects,If you watch this movie and go out thinking is "another Marvel movie" please came back and watch it again, because you have lost very important details. It's amazing and sensitive in so many forms! Also, have good action and visual effects, but you know, in the Marvel level.… 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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murtle52Mar 8, 2019
I always expect a certain level of quality to MCU movies, until now. Brie Larson just killed the whole thing for me. She really phoned it in. Maybe it's a cyborg of her because she certainly didn't seem into it at all.
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jaderbugMar 10, 2019
Didn't enjoy the film at all. Was pretty bored throughout and none of the characters, especially the lead, were likable to me. Should have passed on seeing it but wanted to see for myself if the film was as bad as people were saying andDidn't enjoy the film at all. Was pretty bored throughout and none of the characters, especially the lead, were likable to me. Should have passed on seeing it but wanted to see for myself if the film was as bad as people were saying and unfortunately it was for me. Others may like it but it wasn't my cup of tea. I liked the cat and the villain but that was pretty much it.… 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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BeeekoMar 10, 2019
A poor addition to the MCU featuring a super hero completely devoid of charisma, Captain Marvel is a frustrating disappointment. This could have been so much better but it is a mediocre movie at best & I nearly walked out, definitely not recommended.
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keresMar 10, 2019
Movie and Brie were bland and I came out of it mostly bored, This was a movie made to make money first and the fans of the comics weren't even considered... I'd rather watch Thor The Dark World again...
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SuperSwedeMar 10, 2019
This was a film with a lot of potential but it delivers totally flat, the wooden acting of Brie Larson is horrible. Ben Mendelsohn is outstanding. I almost fell asleep twice...nuff said. do not recommend. Wait until Netflix.
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Figaro79Mar 10, 2019
Garbage Actor, recast Captain Marvel and salvage the character. Brie Larson is the wrong person for the job and her crappy attitude and acting in general isn't wanted.
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aerostar93Mar 10, 2019
Typical superhero movie doesn't offer much backstory and what we do know about how she required her superpowers doesn't make sense
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bighead8181Mar 10, 2019
Most of the jokes missed due to the script. Captain Marvel lacked any emotion, kept on thinking during the movie she was cast incorrectly, and this was going in enjoying her previous work. The plot had no layers to it or any real consequenceMost of the jokes missed due to the script. Captain Marvel lacked any emotion, kept on thinking during the movie she was cast incorrectly, and this was going in enjoying her previous work. The plot had no layers to it or any real consequence for future or upcoming eg. All in all this was a weak marvel outing. Just about worth a watch if your a marvel fan but no reason if not.… Expand
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MsMoriMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The plot twist with the Kree and Scrull can be seen a mile away so I have no idea how people though it was witty... the cat is the best part, and it's an alien that eats the tesseract. Brie is wooden stiff and completely why I hope she doesn't have a huge roll in end game… Expand
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Odin06Mar 10, 2019
Mediocre movie at best. It is a typical Mary-Sue type superhero action movie, with a main character that is 1-dimensional, posses no clear motives, drives, ambitions, fear, allegiences, etc. Very disappointing, like expected from a movie like this.
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OmegazxMar 10, 2019
A boring and generic MCU film. The story is generic, the plot is pretty predictable, and the comedy falls flat and here are the reasons. Brie Larson tries to copy Tony Stark, Peter Quill and Dr. Strange to make quips. While they are supportedA boring and generic MCU film. The story is generic, the plot is pretty predictable, and the comedy falls flat and here are the reasons. Brie Larson tries to copy Tony Stark, Peter Quill and Dr. Strange to make quips. While they are supported by excellent timing and proper hilarious facial expressions, Larson delivers it with this sort of monotone voice and “bored” facial expression, and that’s why it didn’t connect to us. The CGI in this movie is pretty standard for a Marvel movie, but sometimes it goes berserk. The action scenes on the ground are pretty ok, but the battles in outer space looks like a cutscene from a PS3 game.

Ben Mendelsohn and Samuel L. Jackson both gave stellar performances. Seeing Jackson’s cheerful attitude before being a tough and rough character seen in Iron Man and beyond is hard at first, but gradually accepted. Goose the alien cat absolutely steals the show and the limelight from Captain Marvel herself (How does that happen though… it’s a damn cat?).

The social justice theme dampen the movie’s story. It’s as if the story is built around the premise of “she’s a woman”, as in, the focus is the gender, not the story and character building itself, and that’s really disappointing, since if only the focus is on character building with social justice being inserted subtly it would work well and bring forth the message to empower women of all ages and races.

All in all, you do not see this movie for its connection with the upcoming Avengers: Endgame, but if you still want to see it be my guess. I do not recommend it, though.… Expand
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IM3SuckedPenisMar 10, 2019
All of the MCU movies are mediocre trash, most of the time. But this movie... This movie did the impossible: it took "mediocre" out of it and turned out to be just trash. This movie is an insult to humanity. Media tries to portray everyoneAll of the MCU movies are mediocre trash, most of the time. But this movie... This movie did the impossible: it took "mediocre" out of it and turned out to be just trash. This movie is an insult to humanity. Media tries to portray everyone who does not like this movie as trolls and white supremacists who hate women (or something like that). Quite funny, since I don't like all of the MCU movies. The reason why I hate this one is not because it stars a woman, but because the movie is trash. It's that simple. I hope this movie bombs hard. HARD! I'm out.… Expand
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critic9000Mar 10, 2019
This is the worst superhero movie I have ever watched. No character development, forgettable personalities, Brie Larson is emotionless.
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Sasha_keraMar 10, 2019
Demanding to dismiss the actor corrupting the Marvel universe. The film is the worst of the series, overextended, incomprehensible ending! Film 7/10
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WeakyMar 9, 2019
Just got back from theater. Best part was the cat. I thought the movie was boring and the few action scenes where dark and not well done, Brie's acting was sub par. The plot was weak with twists anyone would see coming. Not bad butJust got back from theater. Best part was the cat. I thought the movie was boring and the few action scenes where dark and not well done, Brie's acting was sub par. The plot was weak with twists anyone would see coming. Not bad but definitely not good. Wait for dvd unless you live somewhere movies are cheap.… Expand
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lia_384Mar 10, 2019
It exceeds my expectation despite the fact that some people hate it so much, but not me, not me. Anyhoo, haters gonna hate. I just try to take a neutral point of view to watch the movie. Enjoyed it and if you are a Marvel fan you will respectIt exceeds my expectation despite the fact that some people hate it so much, but not me, not me. Anyhoo, haters gonna hate. I just try to take a neutral point of view to watch the movie. Enjoyed it and if you are a Marvel fan you will respect it. Stan lee intro makes us all clapping with emotion. The storyline is twisted and surprisingly well connected together. Love that part of Annette Bening(but not enough time on seeing her as _________ ), flashback layer after layers for few moments but won't get bored. Like the way they do to show the intelligent. The atmosphere of the film is a bit odd but in a strangely good way, especially the skrull or lets say talos. Can not compare to captain America and iron man, this atmosphere of the movie is totally different. Can see that they try to create a kind of new style (kind of like guardians of the galaxy have their own feeling) for captain marvel. All in all, It's stunning to see all CGI, the world building like kree city and her power in Imax. Have to say the cat is a bit disturbing me tho. Get that thing away from me!!(jokin… Expand
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Argos1312Mar 10, 2019
Boring and uninteresting. If you like the previous 10 years of marvel this is not the movie for you. It feels very agenda driven rather than focusing on the characters and story they would rather push the narrative. You never really feelBoring and uninteresting. If you like the previous 10 years of marvel this is not the movie for you. It feels very agenda driven rather than focusing on the characters and story they would rather push the narrative. You never really feel like Capt Marvel has a personality (or at least one that is interesting or fun). She is seriously suffering from superman syndrome.… Expand
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NaknoemoMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie just awful, I wish I saved my money, what a let down, and that's beside all the political agendas being forced down your throat. The main actress is just so unlikeable and generic, her performance is just awful, I don't know how she got this part. The movie boring and dull, the movie literally changes the entire Marvel narrative just to force the movie just before Endgame, like the name "S.H.I.E.L.D" wasn't even concieved when Iron Man 1 aired, but suddenly it's there, they barely had any intel on Aliens, now suddenly Aliens always has been part of the narrative, which was never the case. The made Nick Fury a little side kick **** who goes around flaunting and giggeling, are you kidding me? Nick Fury, the bad ass boss of all the bosses, the guy no human ever messes with, Jesus Christ. Ofcourse this fits with the SJW feminist narrative, which this movie is about. This movie is not even a real movie, that's the thing, it's just a cringy SJW feminazi fest that forces their disgusting and poisonous agenda down your throat, it's just a cover, so they can blame the sexist and racist pigs or the trolls incase the movie bombs, which is literally what is happening.

The movie is absolutely garbage, Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern is literally better than this.… Expand
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TIZMar 10, 2019
Average and predictable hero movie. Lackluster main character! I think more focus should have been made on building up the main character and make them more relatable, and in general the story should have been better (not so cliché). PrettyAverage and predictable hero movie. Lackluster main character! I think more focus should have been made on building up the main character and make them more relatable, and in general the story should have been better (not so cliché). Pretty disappointed, but most super hero movies are becoming all the same now so I guess it's inevitable. That being said, if anyone wants to watch a recent good female hero go watch Wonder Woman.… Expand
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PsykoklaptorskeMar 10, 2019
This movie is not worth the popcorns you bring. Brie Larson is a wooden Mary Sue and the plot is crap. You know its crap when the cat steals the attention.
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AdamShMar 10, 2019
A poor performance by the main actress, much of the film taken up by preaching how white men haver always held women back. The rest of the cast make it watchable but the storyline is very so-so and the film is not necessary to enjoy theA poor performance by the main actress, much of the film taken up by preaching how white men haver always held women back. The rest of the cast make it watchable but the storyline is very so-so and the film is not necessary to enjoy the Infinity Gauntlet series… Expand
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Moslem1991Mar 10, 2019
Media threats this overrated movie look like never before that a female character was main character.Wonderwoman,alien,starwars new hope, terminator1-2 ,kill bill1-2, original tomb raider series ,etc all done it better and enjoyable butMedia threats this overrated movie look like never before that a female character was main character.Wonderwoman,alien,starwars new hope, terminator1-2 ,kill bill1-2, original tomb raider series ,etc all done it better and enjoyable but feminist-left propaganda machine ignores all of it and forsak of pushing agenda ruins all mcu building. What a shame a character deep like thanos will be deafeted by a 2d character like this.… Expand
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GallifreyChapMar 10, 2019
Booooooooooring story, booooooooooooooooooooring lead, main actress is human garbage.
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EvilkermitMar 10, 2019
It's definitely not bad, but it's definitely not amazing either...the cat is the best part.

Brie Larson is bit flat in the charisma department...kind of get feeling that she is an actress playing a superhero, rather than just being aIt's definitely not bad, but it's definitely not amazing either...the cat is the best part.

Brie Larson is bit flat in the charisma department...kind of get feeling that she is an actress playing a superhero, rather than just being a superhero.

2 end credits scenes as always.… Expand
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VG_AlexMar 10, 2019
It's still a commercial movies from Marvel universe, but I haven't seen enough characterization in this time,especially the captain marvel herself,Is she marvel enough? On the contrary, the quality of the easter eggs is more attractive thanIt's still a commercial movies from Marvel universe, but I haven't seen enough characterization in this time,especially the captain marvel herself,Is she marvel enough? On the contrary, the quality of the easter eggs is more attractive than the film itself.

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CharlesEBrownMar 10, 2019
Loved everything about it except the lead - and she did have two great scenes, even if the latter led directly to a rather tepid and chaotic action sequence. Goose was awesome.
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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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BeccaGMar 10, 2019
It’s fresh, fun and actually entertaining. With a believable script and stellar acting from Larson and Jackson, we feel a strong sense of empathy for the characters and really root for them towards the end. Yes, the editing is choppy inIt’s fresh, fun and actually entertaining. With a believable script and stellar acting from Larson and Jackson, we feel a strong sense of empathy for the characters and really root for them towards the end. Yes, the editing is choppy in parts, but that’s really the extent of its flaws. Unfortunately, many of the low reviews are coming from (men) who believe the movie is pushing it’s ‘feminist agenda’ too hard. Who knew a movie with a female lead could automatically be labelled ‘feminist’, and simply hated for that reason only. I highly recommend, would see again.… Expand
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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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pelornMar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie needed to answer the question "who is Captain Marvel?" for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Franky speaking, the character of Carol Danvers is a mess in the comics. She's had an inconsistent power set, personality, and the details of her origin story have shifted several times. However, a few things have remained consistent. She's a soldier. She's strong. And she's a hero.

This movie introduces us to Carol through the well-worn trope of "lose and regain memories". This is probably inspired by Uncanny X-Men (see #154, 158, 164, 171) where Carol loses her emotional connection to her own memories. But I believe it helps set the correct tone for Brie Larson's performance:
- Her mentor (Yon-Rogg = Jude Law) criticizes her for being too emotional.
- The Supreme Intelligence of the Kree is supposed to take the form of "who we admire most", but Carol doesn't remember the person shown before her.
- Carol expresses that she doesn't know who she is, and is often captivated by photographs or other pieces of her identity throughout the film.

This is consistent with the Carol Danvers of the comics, who is usually cold and uncharismatic. However, this would be a poor choice of personality for the namesake of the Marvel franchise, so the movie's central arc is well-chosen: Carol begins as an "alien" and becomes "human". She starts as a Kree warrior tasked with mercilessly combating the Skrull, but gradually recovers her past and grows compassionate enough to listen to the other side of the story and help the Skrull leader reunite with his family.

The movie has strange pacing to further realize this arc, alternating between action sequences and moments of self-discovery. The characters must tell "details so specific a Skrull could not reproduce them" about themselves in order to prove their identity. Personal details emerge in the excellent banter between Fury and Danvers. And Carol is confronted with a literal "box full of memories" when she finds her long-lost best friend Maria. Seeing Carol go from initially not recognizing Monica to reconnecting with "Lt. Trouble" is precisely the sort of development needed to make Carol human.

All of this is intended to communicate the character of Carol Danvers, and causes the movie to have a unique texture. The stakes become "who is Captain Marvel?" rather than "will she win?" It's an unconventional way to tell an origin story, but I felt it was effective.

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A few other stray thoughts:
- My main criticism of other MCU movies is poor imitation of Joss Whedon's style of comedy (releasing tension falsely). Captain Marvel appropriately uses humorous moments to endear us to the characters.
- There were a few lines of dialogue that were too on-the-nose and broke my immersion, but they were brief and forgivable.
- I was not convinced by Brie Larson in the trailers, but she captured the essence of Captain Marvel.
- Making the Skrull sympathetic was a surprising reversal of expectations.
- The choice of music didn't work in a couple spots.
- The effects are excellent as usual, but the photon-based powers are particularly impressive.… Expand
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Larson_IMar 9, 2019
Это отличный фильм впечатления от которого могут испортить завышенные ожидания. Это, как мне кажется, и случилось со всеми кто ставит ему низкие оценки.Это отличный фильм впечатления от которого могут испортить завышенные ожидания. Это, как мне кажется, и случилось со всеми кто ставит ему низкие оценки.
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MongoMar 10, 2019
I don't get it. I saw none of the reviews until after I saw the movie, and I don't understand the degree of negativity. Could Larson have been more dynamic? Absolutely. So could 75% of other MCU lead characters. Could they have slowed theI don't get it. I saw none of the reviews until after I saw the movie, and I don't understand the degree of negativity. Could Larson have been more dynamic? Absolutely. So could 75% of other MCU lead characters. Could they have slowed the pace and shown more of the evolution of her powers? Yes. But as a whole this is still a fun and exciting entry into the Marvel Universe. Anyone that says it ranks at the bottom of the MCU canon has some other agenda. Everything from Marvel is fun. And Captain Marvel is better than average for MCU offerings. Not as good as Ragnarok or most of the Spiderman movies. A whole order of magnitude better than any of the old X-Men flicks. Not as good as GotG, but better than GotG II. It is totally worth your time, and is an essential plot bridge to End Game.… Expand
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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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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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WindleMar 10, 2019
Did all these "Movie Critics" see a different movie? The story line was boring/predictable and the acting was below average (even from Samuel L Jackson). The bad guys were underwhelming. All the forced jokes that weren't even funny, common weDid all these "Movie Critics" see a different movie? The story line was boring/predictable and the acting was below average (even from Samuel L Jackson). The bad guys were underwhelming. All the forced jokes that weren't even funny, common we expect a lot better than this. And what is with Brie Larson's facial expression... or lack of... Really disappointed this wasn't amazing like I thought it was going to be.… Expand
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wjdwlsdn0130Mar 10, 2019
Nah this is bad. But I don't mind this movie is bad or good. The real problem is that captain marvel will be featured in Avengers endgame and she is definitely not likable. and what the **** is wrong with that cat scratching fury's eyes out??Nah this is bad. But I don't mind this movie is bad or good. The real problem is that captain marvel will be featured in Avengers endgame and she is definitely not likable. and what the **** is wrong with that cat scratching fury's eyes out?? It gives so much depth to the line from winter soldier "last time I trusted someone I lost an eye."… Expand
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campbelnMar 10, 2019
Kevin Feige, Nov 22, 2016 (Variety):

Why was Brie Larson the right fit? With Captain Marvel, who has powers that approach a level that we haven't seen before in our films, you need to counter-balance that by finding somebody who is alsoKevin Feige, Nov 22, 2016 (Variety):

Why was Brie Larson the right fit?

With Captain Marvel, who has powers that approach a level that we haven't seen before in our films, you need to counter-balance that by finding somebody who is also very human and very relatable and can get into a groove with the audience, where they're willing to see her fly through the sun and punch a moon away from a spacecraft. At the same time, we need her to land and have relatable flaws.

Brie is a person you're going to want to go on this journey with, just like Benedict or Robert or Chris Pratt.

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In short, Brie Larson failed miserably at what Kevin Feige hoped she could accomplish in Captain Marvel. Whether it was the direction or a failure of range, she looked as though she was wearing an "Edgar-suit". For me, this worked in the first act when we/she didn't know she was human but really fell flat in acts two and three. She was as miscast as Hayden Christensen playing Anakin Skywalker.

I hope Marvel reconsiders her role in Endgame and MCU +10 because any character who can "fly through the sun and punch a moon away from a spacecraft" leaves no suspense as failure is impossible for the character, let alone portrayed in a way that is so unrelatable and, frankly, unlikable.

This is easily the worst of the MCU. Without Nick Fury this movie would have been completely miss-able (and probably should be missed by hardcore comic book fans).

Kevin Feige hoped Brie Larson could "get into a groove with the audience". She did not.… Expand
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tyrelldobsinMar 10, 2019
I purposely did not watch an previews or spoilers or youtube videos on this movie because I heard people had said both good and bad things prior to it even releasing. But after watching this movie.... I have to do my first review and say thisI purposely did not watch an previews or spoilers or youtube videos on this movie because I heard people had said both good and bad things prior to it even releasing. But after watching this movie.... I have to do my first review and say this was just terrible.. The humor was so cringe and frankly disgusting. The animation was amazing at times and horrible at times, making me wonder if it was because this film was so rushed to release at the perfect sales date before end game. I say this because the budget for these movies can almost have no limit considering how much they produce from the film and then the future films because of it, and how much they expected to make from this and the hype train behind it, it should have had no problem investing more into this film. Whomever the main actress was in it was just.... not fit for this role... both acting, and now that I mention it, not physically either. Having someone play your double for your "behind shots" is only humiliating when they played the female power thing. Not trying to beat a dead horse and give fire to the flame of "another sexist white man", but even when this actress throws a punch at the old lady... it was like watching my friends daughter throw a baseball.. How can a superhero fighter who fights with her hands and wants us to believe she is so strong, and beat up people with her small hands curled forward, wrist bent, and thrown with the elbow. they couldn't even pay a trainer to help her throw a punch that looked believable. The fight scenes were terrible made except part of one when she had the cuffs on. Her story was the same as anyones 100x over, and they didn't seem to care one bit about showing more interest in it or her as a character, which makes me feel the same. Why should I show any interest in this character? everything about this was boring and poorly done, was rooting for the girl power on this one, but afraid it was very disappointing. The movie as a whole, if you've never seen marvel movies or know the story, was probably more of a 4-5 or so, but I gave it a 1 for the fact that Samuel Jackson still had to put up with this and be in it. I had to show him support with a one star at least… Expand
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Knight37Mar 10, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Is amazing how they managed to screw one hell of a character like miss marvel/captain marvel is, turning her into a superman whitout argumental fundaments, is just puting OP things just at your face and say "because **** you, that's why" when you ask, why, how and when the **** did she learned to do that...(simple but cclear example: breathing in space), disappointing missargumented, ad hurry to the most whatsoever… Expand
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BenfrankartMar 10, 2019
I’m not even sure why this film was made after watching it. Overall, it doesn’t move the general narrative of the greater MCU along one bit. The switcheroo they did with the Kree was offputting as well. Without spoiling it I will say that howI’m not even sure why this film was made after watching it. Overall, it doesn’t move the general narrative of the greater MCU along one bit. The switcheroo they did with the Kree was offputting as well. Without spoiling it I will say that how Nick Fury lost his eye was underwhelming, and that is metaphorical of many of the narrative twists in the film. I could almost without fail predict the dialogue, and that’s not what I was expecting from the same studio that gave us Black Panther and Infinity War. If you want to just munch on popcorn and blow a couple of hours listening to 90’s hits, this is your film. If you were hoping for any significant connective tissue to the upcoming Avengers Endgame, you will be disappointed. It’s not required viewing. Like, at all.… Expand
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RangerJoe81Mar 9, 2019
I wanted to like this movie so much, only because it's part of the MCU and I've enjoyed every single movie in this universe. But, I was let down. The movie is absolute garbage. Hated Brie Larsons robotic, motionless acting, and the specialI wanted to like this movie so much, only because it's part of the MCU and I've enjoyed every single movie in this universe. But, I was let down. The movie is absolute garbage. Hated Brie Larsons robotic, motionless acting, and the special effects left a lot to be desired. Story didn't make much sense at all and the major changes to the characters compared to the comic books is an absolute insult. I damn near threw my soda at the screen I was so pissed off. Stay away from this dumpster fire of a movie. Should've just watched Alita for a 2nd time.… Expand
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STYX666HammerMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really boring movie with major plot holes and uninteresting characters. Larson shows very little emotional range.… Expand
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EurydiceKallosMar 9, 2019
in summary: It wasn't awful. It wasn't amazing. It wasn't boring or edge on seat whole time. It wasn't just meh either though.

plot: It didn't have a super predictable or confusing plot.The plot was good and did help give MCU Captain Marvelin summary: It wasn't awful. It wasn't amazing. It wasn't boring or edge on seat whole time. It wasn't just meh either though.

plot: It didn't have a super predictable or confusing plot.The plot was good and did help give MCU Captain Marvel origin, even though as a comic book fan it wasn't very true to the source material, it also didn't verge too far from it.

acting: The acting was decent or at least on par with overall other MCU origin films (except Iron Man and Ant-Man, which were THE perfect actor for the role).Brie wasn't just monotone or expressionless like some are saying and lot speculated. Brie was very stoic/serious in behavior but it made sense though for the story and what it looked like they wanted to portray character development wise. Some of the emotions did seem a bit forced or fake at times but it again maybe could be justified by the character's state of mind and understanding of whats happening.

music: The final main fight song was a poor choice to me but the fight choreography at least matched it well and could make sense. I just felt like it made a scene that was important more "fun" and it didn't seem like it fit there. My father who did watch the movie with me didn't have an issue with it however.

CGI/FX: The CGI/Special effects I feel could been better at times but they didn't distract too much from watching the film or from the plot.

other: There was some humor moments like a typical Marvel film has, even if some of them fell flat for me.

It also did help fill in some "plot holes" from earlier MCU films, even if one those "fills" is stupid as heck to me.

It can be hard to relate to Cptn Marvel, but it makes sense some due to what the movie is and how much she even knows about herself. I also am worried some about her being too OP but Marvel can probably handle adding her in without making it a "superman complex" issue like happened in Justice League...hopefully.

overall: I give it between a 6.5 to 7 out of 10 (sorry but just an option of out of 5 is too limiting for the complexity of how I try to rate things)

This is using it comparable to one the best MCU (solo) films and my personal favorite (winter soldier) which is a 7.8 on imdb. This makes it about on par with Captain America's and Thor's origin films, and lower then Iron man and GoG origin films which is how I place it. When I make my MCU list from fave to least I rated it at about the 13th MCU film...with Captain America and Homecoming right by it (so its not a BAD film) and this is rating it comparably to the other MCU films.

overall(general public): if wanting to know how it is as an individual film the score is higher, since I feel like I could watch it maybe twice in a year and still be content and enjoy each viewing. So not comparing it to the MCU films and just as if its a good movie...It would be more like an 8 or 8.5. Its an enjoyable watch.

On the political side: If you watched it without any idea about the comments or controversy made,you probably wouldn't notice anything. Its not at all "in your face about it" or clearly pushing an agenda. But knowing the comments one scene is very clearly "girl power",but it also still makes sense in context of the plot.

This review was by a marvel MCU and comics fan, so may be rated a bit higher than the general public or lesser marvel fan may give it.

And because of all the drama about reviews being faked: I don't see it as a 10/10 or 1/10 film. Some may but most won't unless trying/wanting to prove a point.… Expand
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Compi24Mar 9, 2019
Similar to the 2016 "Ghostbusters" remake and 2017's "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi," "Captain Marvel" is neither the flag-planting feminist anthem, nor the culture-war-dismantling failure that either side of the aisle would haveSimilar to the 2016 "Ghostbusters" remake and 2017's "Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi," "Captain Marvel" is neither the flag-planting feminist anthem, nor the culture-war-dismantling failure that either side of the aisle would have you think it is. It's fine. It's a movie that's neither worthy of significant praise (beyond it being watchable and easily disposable, that is) or substantive criticism (it is terribly formulaic). This is simply "a movie." Something you can pop on in the background while doing something else in your house. The action is competent. The humor is okay. The character work is thin, but not much worse than your ordinary b-tier Marvel solo flick (i.e. "Doctor Strange," "Ant-Man," etc.). It's just simply not worth all the fuss. Plain and simple.… Expand
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