Captain Marvel
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 8, 2019
3.0
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 6659 Ratings
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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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badkarmaxvApr 19, 2019
This movie is bad for multiple reasons least of which is the actress. Plot Holes, Retcons abound. If this movie was on its own and not sold as a "must see" before Avengers End game it would get panned for as bad of a movie it deserves. DisneyThis movie is bad for multiple reasons least of which is the actress. Plot Holes, Retcons abound. If this movie was on its own and not sold as a "must see" before Avengers End game it would get panned for as bad of a movie it deserves. Disney buying empty seats and the complicit critics helping it was not lost on those paying attention to such things. Had they used the character as a bridge to bring in the X-men fighting the brood it would have been a much better use of a character that is unpopular, comics don't sell and no one cares about save at one time Rouge took her memories and powers and she became Binary during that conflict. That would have been at least interesting.… Expand
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lcamoviereviewsApr 19, 2019
The final installment of Marvel’s phase three and the end of the Marvel cinematic universe is nearly upon us with “Avengers Endgame”. It’s not the true end technically but it almost has that feel. Endgame will be the final time we see IronThe final installment of Marvel’s phase three and the end of the Marvel cinematic universe is nearly upon us with “Avengers Endgame”. It’s not the true end technically but it almost has that feel. Endgame will be the final time we see Iron Man, Captain America, and maybe even Thor again on the big screen. Captain Marvel shows the future of phase four and beyond that she will share with the likes of Spider Man, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, and many others. I will start by saying that going into this film, I didn’t know anything about Captain Marvel. Never read any of her comics and didn’t know her background so this film was a complete surprise in story and character to me so basically I went into it with completely fresh eyes. The film opens right away with a nightmare from Vers aka Carol Danvers (played by the lovely Brie Larson). We experience her in a plane crash with a alien approaching her with a flash of white light as she gets shot at. This scene is a central part of the films entire story and third act. She then shares scenes with Yon-Rogg (Jude Law) during some fight training leading into their first battle as a group with Djimon Hounsou (playing his same character from Guardians of the Galaxy) and Gemma Chan. The films first act does suffer from some confusing sequences and I did find myself a little confused and scattered with how the first 25 minutes of the film was laying out the story. I don’t know if was the editing or how the script laid out the structure but it’s not something that is a problem for Marvel films usually. Once Carol crashes on Earth, that’s when the film gets going. We are treated to many funny sequences especially one where she crash lands into a Blockbuster Video and this is because the film takes place in the year 1995. I will say that this really makes me miss having them around. Her scenes with Sam Jackson are some of the best moments. They jump from set piece to set piece with hilarious banter and action sequences. We get to know why this working relationship was such a crucial part to the end credit sequence in the end of Infinity War. Now, some people maybe asking how well the de-aging special effects work in the film. As you know, Sam Jackson and Clark Gregg needed to be de-aged for the film due to it taking place more then 20 years before the events in The Avengers. I am glad to say that Sam Jackson’s de-aging looks flawless. They did a fantastic job and can hardly tell that any effects were used on his face at all. The same can’t be said for Clark Gregg as many scenes due look a little to CG on his face, especially some expressions. It’s defintely nowhere near as bad as Tron Legacy de-aging though but I forgive it in that film because that’s when this effect work was just starting. It has come a long way. I have heard some people upset with Brie Larson’s performance here. I can admit at first, I wasn’t fully buying into her. When we look at past Marvel films, stars like Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. were just beyond perfect playing Captain America and Iron Man. They just fit the roles so perfectly. Like I said before, I don’t know much about Captain Marvel so I can’t make a comparison. As the film goes on, Brie Larson starts to feel more and more like the character I would imagine her to be and by the end, I couldn’t wait to see her in the upcoming “Avengers Endgame”. Every moment in third act bridges our journey to Endgame (make sure to watch the end credit scene). All in all, Captain Marvel is another good addition to the Marvel Universe and definitely makes you wonder if the sequel will show us the War on Kree. Phase four of Marvel is headed in a great direction and Endgame can’t come fast enough with a worthy addition of Captain Marvel.

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EmpireNOMar 15, 2019
I went in having read many negative views and reviews about this movie. I also read that many voted the movie down because of what she had said about white men. After having watched the movie I understand why the reviews are bad, because theI went in having read many negative views and reviews about this movie. I also read that many voted the movie down because of what she had said about white men. After having watched the movie I understand why the reviews are bad, because the movie is really bad, regardless of anything else, the movie is mediocre at best.… Expand
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Butane9000Apr 19, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Okay,

Honestly considering all the press debacles Brie Larson was causing I wasn't going to watch this movie. However my friend invited me and I misunderstood him (Thought we we're going to see Shazam otherwise known as Captain Marvel in the DC universe). So when I arrived I didn't have much in expectations.

So the movie itself isn't a bad film, it's also not a great film. The movie itself probably should've been the lead in movie for the next phase. Like a flashback film after Endgame where Captain Marvel explains her ties to Earth etc. But this film definitely didn't need to be force fed right before endgame.

So let's talk specifics:
1. Characters - Honestly the main character is written in a god awful manner. It's like watching Kristen Stewart play Bella Swan from Twilight because the character is a bland terrible character. Kristen Stewart got a lot of flack for this only to find out later she has a much wider range of expressive emotions. It all comes down to how the character is written. The rest of the cast isn't particularly stunning either. While Samuel L. Jackson did a decent job as Fury his entire attitude seemed off considering the Fury we know. I know this is a prequel but there should have shown more character development for him to become who we know currently. The other problem is the main character isn't really given any challenges to overcome and direct main enemy to beat (see Iron man 1's Obadiah Stane and Iron Man 2's Whiplash)

2. Plot - A confused mess with a stupid twist you start seeing clearly from about the first quarter of the movie. Given the history of the Skrull & Kree in the comics the way they portrayed the factions is honestly rife with current real world political culture instead of established Marvel lore. There was more they could've done with back story but they chose not to the result is a ultimately unmotivated plot.

3. Nostalgia - Since the movie takes place in the 90's it's riddled with nostalgia as a selling point. Most of this was hamfisted in, especially where the soundtrack is concerned. In earlier reviews I heard them discussing certain music choices including one big one at the end of the movie. Honestly after watching it I understand where they're coming from. Some of the music, including the one at the end simply don't fit with the overall sequences resulting in viewer whiplash.

Other issues:

We have to discuss the main actress Brie Larson and her media debacles leading up the Captain Marvel. Her actions are damaging the Disney/Marvel brand by pushing debateable and often refutable "social justice" ideas and beliefs. When she states she doesn't want white men to see the movie she's talking about a gigantic swath of the fan/customer base. That's particularly troubling for any industry but it's worse in film making. Because the more an Actor/Actress shows of their real self the harder it is to separate them from the character(s) they portray on screen. This is something Kevin Spacey (as terrible choices as he's made) was correct at by keeping his private beliefs and thoughts to himself. This way when you thought of Kevin Spacey you thought to the roles he played (Kaiser Soze, 7 etc) versus Kevin Spacey the person.

*Spoilers*

Marvel plot issues. In the lead up to Captain Marvel they pushed her as being the "strongest" Avenger. However her power has the same source as Scarlet Witch originating from a infinity stone. I'm not sure on the power hierarchy among the stones but this seems just silly from both a marketing and plot/story continuity standpoint. The character herself is shown to not have any real weaknesses during the film. Which is problematic when you're trying to make a relatable character. The one thing (her emotions) which is portrayed as a weakness at the start of the film is surprise, a hidden source of strength all along! It makes her unimaginative and slowly turns her into a Mary Sue as she never really fails at anything she does unlike the rest of the characters.

Final:

Is this movie seeing? Honestly you don't need to. It's not integral to the story at all. Again it's not a bad movie, it's just unimaginative and unnecessary to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the long run. Given this outing and depending on how Endgame plays out the idea that Captain Marvel will replace Captain America & Ironman as the leads for the MCU is debatable and currently unlikely.… Expand
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ahmadashiApr 18, 2019
Meh, pretty boring. Feels like I just watched Fantastic four again. Maybe slightly better.
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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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miccaelApr 16, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Definition of painfully average movie. If this is the answer to Wonder Woman, you lost. Brie Larson is no character, no emotions and all the "shtick" with her controlling emotions is completely lost in the movie. If protagonist has no weaknesses, she is boring. She has no character arch whatsoever and the only thing she does from start till end is "remember things" and help the Scrolls that should have been done by Mar Vel anyway. Movie is not boring, because everything else BUT the main character is great. I liked the side characters, especially Fury. But that's it. The more characters you introduce in past, the more plot holes you open. Fury losing eye was strangely done and all the feminism nods were completely unnecessary. Show good female hero people can relate. dont tell that we have to relate .be-ca-use she is a woman hero. Post credit scene 1 was good, 2 was ok. But best part of this movie were definity references and Stan Lee. Also, what is wrong with marketing this movie, Brie Larson saying no interviews with white people and promoting divisive politics? I guess this is why negative reviews are so many here.… Expand
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manny_32Apr 16, 2019
Funny,enjoyable and worth watching. Brie Larson gives a heart as Carol Danvers and Samuel L. Jackson is soooo good. Love it!
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MicLesMar 12, 2019
As my expectations are often low for Marvel movies, I was agreeably surprised. The main character has an interesting personality in my opinion (really not a consensus) and the movie is mostly her quest to remember... A bit more emotionalAs my expectations are often low for Marvel movies, I was agreeably surprised. The main character has an interesting personality in my opinion (really not a consensus) and the movie is mostly her quest to remember... A bit more emotional expression would have made her more credible though (most probably a director decision and not the fault of the actress). -- The character interactions are good overall, though not as good as other Marvel movies I would say. The main plot (no spoilers) is morally interesting ! -- The introduction (content) was refreshing. The additions to the history of the Marvel characters, including S.H.I.E.L.D., were nice overall; though some pieces were trying too hard to fit. -- Not a grand movie, but quite fine. -- nb: those voting 0 to 3 might reflect on the fact they are rating this movie as worse than The Last Jedi, which had objectively a bad script and serious story holes/issues. A fair and reasonable critical view could make this movie deserve between 4 to 6. The negative votes are extreme and demonstrate they were done with an activist attitude so-to-speak. My friends, which are men around 40 years old, neither super feminists nor anti-feminists, found it OK, not really bad, and would rate it around 6 or 7.5. User reviews lose their credibility if we vote here so unfairly. We will need thousands of more fair and reasonable people to vote here.… Expand
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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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HotRod2020Apr 14, 2019
I'm not sure how well this follows the comic, but it says something that the Cthulhu cat steals the show... Lots of fight scenes, but the main character seems lacklustre throughout.
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dislexicpotatoApr 14, 2019
Don't let the guys with fragile masculinity put you off with their 0/10 reviews, this is a great film with a ton of charm. The trailers for the film were horrible and you can tell from these reviews who actually saw the film and who decidedDon't let the guys with fragile masculinity put you off with their 0/10 reviews, this is a great film with a ton of charm. The trailers for the film were horrible and you can tell from these reviews who actually saw the film and who decided they hated the film before it even came out. Brie Larson and Samuel L Jarson have a ton of chemistry and the film overall is engaging from start to finish.… Expand
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KraistlinApr 14, 2019
Bad bad bad. A film that keeps the spectator disinterested from start to finish. The new characters that contribute to the marvel universe have no charisma. He only earns something when Samuel L Jackson comes out on screen, but it's notBad bad bad. A film that keeps the spectator disinterested from start to finish. The new characters that contribute to the marvel universe have no charisma. He only earns something when Samuel L Jackson comes out on screen, but it's not enough.

Also, we must take into account the campaign carried out by disney for its launch, where they extolled the character as a symbol of feminism. And of course the location of avengers end game with so little margin time that it is almost mandatory to go through the box office. An intelligent movement for the business, but very ugly for users.… Expand
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Voodoo123Apr 11, 2019
+Fantastic visuals
+Great cast
+Interesting action set pieces -Screenplay average at best missing the 'x' factor -Pacing/tone can feel a little off at times -Carol is overpowered and cocky facing no real challenges and so is harder to root+Fantastic visuals
+Great cast
+Interesting action set pieces
-Screenplay average at best missing the 'x' factor
-Pacing/tone can feel a little off at times
-Carol is overpowered and cocky facing no real challenges and so is harder to root for as a character

Whilst Captain Marvel is a technically proficient super hero blockbuster, it lacks the extra 'umph' and emotion gut punch usually associated with seeing the titular marvel character do their super hero thing in helping the various characters deliver justice.... To use a food analogy, it's like salt free ketchup..... diet coke...quorn meat...a microwave meal... while it initially seems to have some substance, it ultimately lacks that authentic flavour....… Expand
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DyliebarApr 12, 2019
This movie is by no means terrible, but I can't say it's good because of the fact that the main character is so dull and barefit of any emotion.
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Son-PikaatokuApr 12, 2019
It was okay and I enjoyed it. The film wasn't as pandering to feminists as the marketing material it had a good plot twost but if the writers pulled a reverse Metal Gear Solid 3 (if you will) I would have enjoyed it more and it would keepIt was okay and I enjoyed it. The film wasn't as pandering to feminists as the marketing material it had a good plot twost but if the writers pulled a reverse Metal Gear Solid 3 (if you will) I would have enjoyed it more and it would keep fans anticipated forEndgame because Skrull Theorys.… Expand
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mikeysdevilishApr 11, 2019
just a terrible movie in every way we walked out of the movies. I have never done that before
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NariApr 10, 2019
I was really disappointed with this. Brie Larson was very flat and arrogant from times which made it hard to connect with her. Also, the lack of character development and degrading men in order to emphasize feminism (I'm female myself btw)I was really disappointed with this. Brie Larson was very flat and arrogant from times which made it hard to connect with her. Also, the lack of character development and degrading men in order to emphasize feminism (I'm female myself btw) were off putting too.
There were some good elements but I have to say this is the first Marvel film that I fell a sleep in.… Expand
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JD_84Apr 10, 2019
This movie... Where to start.
Brie Larson's character is disjointed and at odds with itself throughout the entire film. I see a lot of people saying her acting is bad, but that's not it. It just seems like really poor writing. The best way IThis movie... Where to start.
Brie Larson's character is disjointed and at odds with itself throughout the entire film. I see a lot of people saying her acting is bad, but that's not it. It just seems like really poor writing. The best way I can describe it is that someone told Brie her character is happy, but stern, but fun, but serious, but cool, but conservative, but a free spirit, but powerful, but confused, but sure of herself, but oppressed, but determined, but uneasy; and Brie did her best to make that work. What you're left with is an unrelatable, disjointed 'Mary Sue' character that you feel literally nothing for once the credits begin to roll.

As for the movie itself, it's fine. It's not good and it's not bad (but it leans more toward bad). It exists.
It relies heavily on forced nostalgia and a goofy CGI cat to try and trick you into thinking you're having fun.

The big problem is what it does to the MCU and key characters, specifically Nick Fury.
The movie is very 'Girl Power!' which I'm okay with. What I'm not okay with is when you emasculate men to get your point across. Especially beloved, well established characters (Nick Fury).

If you really want to see this movie, go ahead. However, if you have any love for the MCU as a whole then I STRONGLY urge you to not stay for the ending credit sequences. No spoilers, but I can see the direction Marvel is heading and it's not looking good.… Expand
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Adamrak14Apr 9, 2019
Absolutely garbage movie that pushes propaganda and senseless plot out of every literal crevice imaginable. Even for 2019 Marvel movie its an absolute joke and Brie Larson is about as enthusiastic as a piece of stale bread. Only redeemingAbsolutely garbage movie that pushes propaganda and senseless plot out of every literal crevice imaginable. Even for 2019 Marvel movie its an absolute joke and Brie Larson is about as enthusiastic as a piece of stale bread. Only redeeming factor was Sam Jackson and the cat who's cgi must've been copied from the last Fantastic Four movie. Abomination of a movie. This is coming from a long time Marvel fan.… Expand
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OttoVonCHammerApr 9, 2019
Boring predictable nonsense that is an insult to moviegoers, fans, woman, everyone. Horrible wooden-faced Brie Larson is unlikable and I never cared about her, wanted her to triumph, or even cared if she was there. I rooted against her, asBoring predictable nonsense that is an insult to moviegoers, fans, woman, everyone. Horrible wooden-faced Brie Larson is unlikable and I never cared about her, wanted her to triumph, or even cared if she was there. I rooted against her, as the protagonist. Not the response you want to generate from fans for your main character. The MCU is done if this is their new (stone) face.… Expand
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dr_heartlessMar 27, 2019
After my fourth viewing, I still love this movie! It shows Marvel's continued commitment to making movies for a diverse crowd that still brings in the big bucks! It's also a lesson to all of us to not pay too much attention to internetAfter my fourth viewing, I still love this movie! It shows Marvel's continued commitment to making movies for a diverse crowd that still brings in the big bucks! It's also a lesson to all of us to not pay too much attention to internet trolls who hate on this, and anything that threatens their world view. If you like Marvel movies you'll love this. If you're new to Marvel movies this is a great place to jump on. The characters are great, the performances are fantastic, especially Brie Larson and Samual L Jackson's chemistry.… Expand
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bizounceApr 8, 2019
Not a fan of the 2012 rendition of Captain Marvel, lowering my expectations I was lead to be pleasantly surprised. I really liked how the MCU brought in the Skrull and Kree. The Skrull especially were much better as a story element than I hadNot a fan of the 2012 rendition of Captain Marvel, lowering my expectations I was lead to be pleasantly surprised. I really liked how the MCU brought in the Skrull and Kree. The Skrull especially were much better as a story element than I had hoped for.… Expand
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Khalid43Apr 7, 2019
Is it me or all the bad reviews of the fans of this movie are only of men? What curious is this
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NETMUSICApr 7, 2019
Captain Marvel is a solid and fun entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Excited to see whats next in Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel 2.
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webextApr 6, 2019
Ok, It's a big problem with this movie. And I have to say that's about Brie Larson which is terrible in acting here. I watched after this one the Room movie, and there she is good, cause it's her style. Captain Marvel looks terrible. It seemsOk, It's a big problem with this movie. And I have to say that's about Brie Larson which is terrible in acting here. I watched after this one the Room movie, and there she is good, cause it's her style. Captain Marvel looks terrible. It seems like she want to be a strong woman, but she is not. And it's like in a bad theater. It makes this movie very bad and It's not the only fault of Larson - it's a problem of people who made this, who chose the actress. There are bad jokes (Cat, are u serious?) and it killed Fury, because it doesn't make sense after all He is a military guy with a hard past ( And we can see his behavior in the previous movies). And I'm sure that they just wanted to make a movie for new audience to make more money may be or to be in a trend of feminism or something like that. It was obviously a wrong decision. I don't like that because it spoiled my time. And you know what? This character will defeat Tanos ( I think) in the next movie. I really wanted to see the end of the Avengers but I feel that it will be much worse than 1st one. If they will do such thing again I wont go on next MCU films to do not spoil my mood.… Expand
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spongeswiftApr 6, 2019
Sexism CANNOT break the sheer beautiful message that this film exudes. Brie Larson's acting shined throughout the movie's duration and once the 2nd act started she met the heights of Tony Stark in this film but in the beginning she was givingSexism CANNOT break the sheer beautiful message that this film exudes. Brie Larson's acting shined throughout the movie's duration and once the 2nd act started she met the heights of Tony Stark in this film but in the beginning she was giving me Thor vibes without much direction. I think the movie still had obvious problems and I think her power could hurt her in the future since she's just so powerful and creating fair fights will be hard. The final fight was more emotionally charged with less action. Overall Captain Marvel is a popcorn movie that stands out in the Marvel universe.… Expand
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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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wowconApr 6, 2019
Brie larson's repulsive attitude is displayed clearly in her performance in captain marvel with it being stale, effortless with seemingly no passion for comic books or marvel movies at all. The only good part of this movie is Samuel JacksonBrie larson's repulsive attitude is displayed clearly in her performance in captain marvel with it being stale, effortless with seemingly no passion for comic books or marvel movies at all. The only good part of this movie is Samuel Jackson as nick fury except even an element of his character was ruined which I won't spoil. In summary, captain marvel is what happens when politics interfere with entertainment. No one cares about your politics in our super hero movies! I worry for marvel's future based upon this movie, we can only hope end game will not be ruined by brie larson's presence… Expand
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totorobiboApr 6, 2019
In all these Marvel an DC super heroes movies Captain Marvel is the worst super movie i've ever watched. A so so character in the comics and also killed by Rogue of X-men however Marvel decided to make a film of it. If Marvel need a womanIn all these Marvel an DC super heroes movies Captain Marvel is the worst super movie i've ever watched. A so so character in the comics and also killed by Rogue of X-men however Marvel decided to make a film of it. If Marvel need a woman super hero choose another woman hero. Captain Marvel whom gained her powers from an engine(!!!!)can persuade me as powerful as Marvel introduce. Also the actress' is not talented as the other actor and actress of super heroes movies. worst ever.… Expand
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tremaultMar 15, 2019
I originally gave this a neutral score just so people would give it a chance, but this movie doesn't deserve it. I've had time to think and i want to give this movie the score it deserves. badly forced feminism, with a mediocre plot and anI originally gave this a neutral score just so people would give it a chance, but this movie doesn't deserve it. I've had time to think and i want to give this movie the score it deserves. badly forced feminism, with a mediocre plot and an unlikeable actress for the lead role. terrible choice of music for the finale which destroyed any chance it may have had. this movie doesn't promote women's rights or equality in any way. all it does is promote the false belief that women are indestructible, never get scared and can't be overpowered by men.… Expand
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JazGalaxyApr 5, 2019
Captain Marvel is about 50% great and 50% terrible. When it’s firing on all cylinders, I’m beside myself with just how much of a comic book this movie looks and feels like. I say this as a lifelong comic reader who has read multiple thousandsCaptain Marvel is about 50% great and 50% terrible. When it’s firing on all cylinders, I’m beside myself with just how much of a comic book this movie looks and feels like. I say this as a lifelong comic reader who has read multiple thousands of comics in my life. But when Captain Marvel ISN’T firing, it’s boring, confusing, goofy, and BEGGING you to make excuses for it.

Anyone who says this film is a 9 or a 10 has an agenda. Flat out. I could maybe see someone saying this is an 8 if they were moved by the representation, or something. But in the end, this is a “7” or below affair. I was bored at many points, and no movie can be “good” and have any points of boredom in it.… Expand
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ZumbacinoApr 5, 2019
Not the best, not the worst in the Marvel lineup. Brie Larson pulls of a good super hero, and is very likeable. Sam Jackson is always entertaining, although the de-aging process was a bit unreal. To me the pacing was a little bit off and theNot the best, not the worst in the Marvel lineup. Brie Larson pulls of a good super hero, and is very likeable. Sam Jackson is always entertaining, although the de-aging process was a bit unreal. To me the pacing was a little bit off and the humor could be better balanced. Still Captain Marvel feels a bit by the numbers albeit still very entertaining. If this movie was released before the bar was set by Iron Man I would probably rate it higher.… Expand
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SpartanEdgeApr 5, 2019
This movie is petty much ruined by toxic feminism agenda and anti-male rhetoric at various points throughout. It doesn't help that the lead is played by Brie Larson, who on this film lacks any kind of charisma or likability, which would beThis movie is petty much ruined by toxic feminism agenda and anti-male rhetoric at various points throughout. It doesn't help that the lead is played by Brie Larson, who on this film lacks any kind of charisma or likability, which would be fine if the character was an anti-hero, but she isn't, she's just simply unlikable generally.

There are three things to like in this film, Samuel L Jackson and Jude Law's performances and Captain Marvels cat, Goose, they are the true and dare i say only stars of the show.

If they make a sequel to this, they need to leave out out the man bashing as it's getting old now, and change the lead actress, due to her inherent unlikeability.… Expand
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DynamicDuelApr 5, 2019
Though its title character is lacking in personality, the film tells an engaging, empowering story through its likable supporting cast and impressive visuals.
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DanariusApr 5, 2019
This was a standard flick of Marvel quality. It was a thrilling ride that rarely had meaningless filler.
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theanhooMar 28, 2019
"I'll make it very simple and clear: Captain Marvel is really worth a watch. It's just entertaining and visually impressive, exactly what it was meant to be."

A bland movie that does no justice to MCU. I couldn't believe it took seven"I'll make it very simple and clear: Captain Marvel is really worth a watch. It's just entertaining and visually impressive, exactly what it was meant to be."

A bland movie that does no justice to MCU. I couldn't believe it took seven screenwriters to come up with this script (I just re-watched Cabin in the Woods - the script took just two guys over three days). And Brie Larson... couldn't they find someone who could emote? Look at Wonder Woman, or Alita. A CG character was more capable of showing more expressions than Larson.… Expand
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AtharneApr 4, 2019
Terrible movie, terrible actress, terrible agenda. Don't even speak about this "film", and let it fade into the abyss of obscurity.
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LarianApr 4, 2019
The acting was wooden... at best, IF there was a good actor in the move... it was the cat. The story was pathetic, the special effects were OK, but the way the story completely ignores its own plot points defies sanity. It takes two of theThe acting was wooden... at best, IF there was a good actor in the move... it was the cat. The story was pathetic, the special effects were OK, but the way the story completely ignores its own plot points defies sanity. It takes two of the most beloved side characters in the MCU Nick Fury and Phil Coleson, and turns them into sad shadows of himself. In one case it even takes one of the characters most prominent features and turns it into a passing joke. They also completely waste the value of one of Marvel comics most long standing villains. This was not a movie so much as demolition derby of the MCU (and the comics)... it re writes huge chunks of both just so it can affirm a lead character that has absolutely no character arc, if anything its a character FLATLINE. DO not waste your money.… Expand
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RedDestroyerApr 4, 2019
You are a cuck if you spend money on this horrible movie. No character development, just an ugly face of SJW Brie Larson and her Feminazi **** Had it not been my friend's free ticket coupon, I wouldn't have watched it even if they pay me.You are a cuck if you spend money on this horrible movie. No character development, just an ugly face of SJW Brie Larson and her Feminazi **** Had it not been my friend's free ticket coupon, I wouldn't have watched it even if they pay me. Wait, I'll watch it if they pay me.… Expand
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WraithvengeApr 4, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I tried to go into this movie with an open mind and ignored all of the controversy around it, since I'm a huge MCU fan, but it turned out to be the dumpster fire of political SJW propaganda that actual real critics (not paid shill media, like syfy wire openly admitted) and general viewers claimed.

The beginning started off kind of engaging, but then it just fell flat after. Brie has zero charisma and has one of 3 expressions during the entire movie (bored, angry & a smirk in scenes that others tell her how great she is), there is no hero arc or character development at all (she's the best ever and needs no one) and there is literally no threat or tension at all. Absolute tons of exhibition about things characters should already know (all tell, no show). The pacing is terrible, with long boring sequences especially during the middle. The "final battle" just had CM flying around destroying everything yet never in any danger from anything. Then there's the numerous breaks in Canon (ie the "Avengers" are named after her... Yet Steve Roger's debut movie is literally "Captain America: The First Avenger"... Then the Mar-vel gender swap, cause she don't need no man... The list goes on).

This movie is so surrounded by controversy it has to be mentioned. Never in my life have I ever seen so much shilling and political protection thrown up to try and save an awful. From rotten tomatoes removing 54k reviews to allowing (or using) bot accounts to spam positive reviews (hundreds of accounts with identical positive reviews) to actually removing features and altering the whole site, then YouTube changing algorithms reclassifing brie larson as "news" to push accounts like ABC (owned by Disney) to the top of search results, and not to mention the fan shaming with the usual SJW crap of calling everyone who hated it a racist/sexist/whatever - ist/phobe and more, because when your movie is awful, blame the fans... Apparently Disney didn't learn from their star wars disaster.

This movie is bad.. Real bad.. And I didn't want it to be. Female superhero leads have been done before (no, CM was not the first, as much as they want us to think so) and done much, much better. Wonder Woman is a perfect example of a female superhero lead movie done right. I have fear of the direction the MCU is taking, especially if they shoehorn CM into Endgame as the Deus Ex savior they've set her up to be.… Expand
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Haydn_CApr 4, 2019
Ok, let's get this **** over with.
Disney has once again shown that it is able to... do something... you might say this was made by Marvel... well, Marvel is owned by Disney. I liked Disney, they were original but recently they have createdOk, let's get this **** over with.
Disney has once again shown that it is able to... do something... you might say this was made by Marvel... well, Marvel is owned by Disney. I liked Disney, they were original but recently they have created some VERY uninteresting movies. This movie is political bonanza so there's that. Also Brie Larson is dull.

As always, have a good day my friends.… 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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TheRaggedFlygonApr 1, 2019
Captain Marvel is an okay movie. It fails to add anything to the MCU and given the massive amount of hype leading up to this film, the word that best describes it is disappointing. Brie Larson fails to give an enticing performance (albeit theCaptain Marvel is an okay movie. It fails to add anything to the MCU and given the massive amount of hype leading up to this film, the word that best describes it is disappointing. Brie Larson fails to give an enticing performance (albeit the writing does her few favors) and the character of Carol Danvers is unrelatable. Danvers experiences no real conflict or challenge throughout the film. She is just as much, if not more, of a "Mary Sue" as Rey is in the Star Wars Sequel trilogy. Furthermore this film feels like it should have been the second or third film in the Captain Marvel storyline, yet Marvel chooses to rush it out in time for Infinity War. Not to mention that Marvel completely wastes the Secret Invasion storyline.

The movie is not without some good points (however sparse). Jackson and Mendelsohn's performances are noteworthy, though not revolutionary. The buddy cop dynamic is somewhat satisfying, yet still disappointing.

In addition, this movie has no subtlety. Guardians of the Galaxy's 70s soundtrack was explained and made sense in the storyline. This film just throws in 90s songs to remind you that the film takes place in 1995. Furthermore, while this film should not be directly compared to Wonder Woman, comparisons will obviously be drawn since they are the first films in their respective franchises to star women. While Patty Jenkins had Wonder Woman tackle gender stereotypes and injustices in subtle, clever ways, Captain Marvel does it too loudly in ways that feel shoehorned in.

Overall, Captain Marvel has some exciting plot pieces, but its protagonist lacks any form of emotion or relatability. Overall, for the first time, I have my doubts about the future of the MCU after endgame if Captain Marvel is still to become a leader in the franchise.… Expand
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respectabledeviApr 3, 2019
Love this movie so much! Brie Larson, the lead actor, injects more emotion into her performance as she breaks free from those who would rather her "control her emotions", perfectly aligning with her performance. Brilliant.
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Karmazyn83Apr 3, 2019
Yeah I liked it. Brie was in top shape and Samuel LJ was great as (almost) always. Jude Law was surprisingly good. CGI, plot and everything about movie was good. Dont listen to the haters. Go see it, NOW !
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BusyOrcApr 2, 2019
Now I am not much for pandering, and this movie could have done just fine with out it. CM does a good job in the action department but lacks in the character it self. The flash backs for what C.Marvel had for modivation didnt consist of theNow I am not much for pandering, and this movie could have done just fine with out it. CM does a good job in the action department but lacks in the character it self. The flash backs for what C.Marvel had for modivation didnt consist of the suffering as a soldier but as a girl growing up in the 90s. Most of flash back was just awful of the tired out "girls cant do ___," which used only 1 group of specific people to portray Carol's past of being a victim. It felt shallow and unnecessary to add those scenes and more insulting that they were all white men. We all suffered from bullying from various people, but the director specifically focused on that and it's obvious it was for pandering purposes. Felt insulting to anyone who wasnt a privilege white girl.… Expand
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ThomasCJApr 1, 2019
Good parts: it was surprisingly funny, with some 90s nostalgia, and big parts of it was quite thrilling. Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn and Goose the Cat stole the show. Feminism was not THAT bad, it was just some girl power stuff, notGood parts: it was surprisingly funny, with some 90s nostalgia, and big parts of it was quite thrilling. Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn and Goose the Cat stole the show. Feminism was not THAT bad, it was just some girl power stuff, not hateful against men like TLJ.
Bad parts: the third act was lame, she believes in herself and become superduper Ma-Rey Sue. Worst part of it was the badly written Captain Marvel character and the acting of Brie Larson. She is a boring Mary Sue, and Brie just walk around and deliver her lines with a resting ****
Mostly entertaining, but also one of the more forgettable Marvel movies and not necessary to watch before Endgame.… Expand
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TheRealReviewerApr 1, 2019
Dumb movie. I just walked out. Got sick of Samuel L. Jackson. I don't like him in any movies. I don't know why Hollywood loves him so much. And the superhero, eww, she's not hot. May as well watch a high school play, because that is what thisDumb movie. I just walked out. Got sick of Samuel L. Jackson. I don't like him in any movies. I don't know why Hollywood loves him so much. And the superhero, eww, she's not hot. May as well watch a high school play, because that is what this movie seems like.… Expand
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thatdannerApr 1, 2019
I personally thought this was one of the better Marvel movies as of late. Samuel L. Jackson's performance and character more than make up for the lackluster acting and character of Brie Larson in the titular role. The origin story is wellI personally thought this was one of the better Marvel movies as of late. Samuel L. Jackson's performance and character more than make up for the lackluster acting and character of Brie Larson in the titular role. The origin story is well made and ties up a lot of plot holes that everyone was wondering. The action sequences are well thought out as well. Unfortunately, the villains are also very lackluster (despite one) and this makes the fight sequences significantly less exciting. Hopefully Captain Marvel is a better character in the next Avengers movie.… Expand
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BobabrApr 1, 2019
PROS: Funny cat, Samuel L. Jackson, Annette Benning, the usual great special effects, some fun fight scenes. CON: If you can make heads or tails out of this convoluted mess of a story, my hat's off to you. A stone-faced Brie Larson shouldPROS: Funny cat, Samuel L. Jackson, Annette Benning, the usual great special effects, some fun fight scenes. CON: If you can make heads or tails out of this convoluted mess of a story, my hat's off to you. A stone-faced Brie Larson should have been played by Jen Garner, Jen Lawrence - just above anyone else but Larson. Nothing makes sense - NOTHING.… Expand
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RyokatsuMar 31, 2019
For me this is beautiful movie. I don't understand the hate around Brie Larson, she was genius. I love thee fact that Captain Marvel is not the next female hero with big cleavage to attract men. Every time she is on the screen she's just aFor me this is beautiful movie. I don't understand the hate around Brie Larson, she was genius. I love thee fact that Captain Marvel is not the next female hero with big cleavage to attract men. Every time she is on the screen she's just a normal woman without sexist details, without emphasizing the fact that she is a woman. She is strong, confident, brave and very funny without forcing herself to prove something. She is a great character, a great hero and her origins story is very original. It's not like every boring story.
I love the twist there, it makees movie very interessting and what more important the movie is NOT BORIG AT ALL! It's funny, there is action all the time, lots of plots happening, you just cant be bored. I cant wait to see Carol in Endgame and I cant wait to see Captain Marvel again! I totally recommend watching it if you're a true marvel fan and youre not a sensitive alpha male who is triggered with the fact that woman is a main character with cool superpowers ;)… Expand
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BrunoVn00Mar 31, 2019
It's not a terrible movie, nor a great movie, it's just a harmless, played-it-safe movie even for a superhero movie.
I had fun watching it a the theater, but that's it.
The main problems with this movie are the poor directing, writing andIt's not a terrible movie, nor a great movie, it's just a harmless, played-it-safe movie even for a superhero movie.
I had fun watching it a the theater, but that's it.
The main problems with this movie are the poor directing, writing and character development, this felt more like a sequel rather than a Captain Marvel origin story, by that I mean that I learned almost nothing about the character. The directors couldn't sell me the idea that Captain Marvel is the strongest character in the MCU and the one who could beat Thanos as her powers and abilities as shown in this movie are a little generic, bland and boring. The villain is also boring and has no motivation, he's not intimidating or anything, it felt like watching Malekith from Thor 2 or Steppenwolf from Justice League.
As with any movie review I'm gonna highlight the good and bad:

The Good:
-It's a fun superhero movie overall. The scenes with Carol Danvers and Nick Fury are really good and I think the best of the movie.
-There's little to no "Hey look! We have a strong female character that will be an inspiration for all women in the world! We're so progressive!" moments (I don't know the word to sum up that, haha, sorry) as I thought there would be.

The Bad:
-The directing and writing.
-Lack of character development.
-The action scenes were lame. Because probably this directors don't know how to shoot a good action scene. All action scenes are shaky, with tons of cuts and you can barely see what's going on. If the action in a superhero movie is not good, you're doing something wrong.
-Some CGI looked bad, not Black Panther levels of bad but still bad and fake-looking. The Skrulls had a very silly terrible-looking mask.
-Some explanations that fans of the MCU might be trying to seek, like Nick Fury's eye, might be very disappointing.
-Some editing. Like the first 20 minutes of the movie are very confusing because of the bad editing choices.… Expand
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DicrimMar 31, 2019
bad acting, slow,boring wouldnt recommended to anyone i like. worst MCU movies by far.
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DrowMar 31, 2019
This is not Marvel's Captain Marvel. This is crap. Do not waste your money on this movie.
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DaisyLimaMar 30, 2019
Good sci-fi , saddled with good action and great not excellent motion-capture.The Cast was amazing.
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Kirollos-NoahMar 30, 2019
Captain Marvel is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, written by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck and Geneva Robertson-Dworet and starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelssohn and Jude Law.

The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomesCaptain Marvel is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, written by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck and Geneva Robertson-Dworet and starring Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelssohn and Jude Law.

The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s.

Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, for that reason I say it's a new way to see a MCU movie, and it's also crazy, the OST, the humor and the era.. this movie is a bonker!!!

Captain Marvel is a very fun time, guys.. it's really cool, fueled by CGI action sequences, and the amazing performances by Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelssohn, BTW Ben M. is very surprising to him that great, he's by far the best thing in this movie, just like Samuel L. for me! Goose the Cat comes at the second place.. I don't want to spoil anything to you about that amazing, funny cat.. but guys, prepare to get your mind blown!!! Also the CGI of Samuel L. Jackson, to make him younger, is AMAZING!!!!!! This is the BEST age-CGI-ed character I've ever seen.. literally!

Is it a perfect movie? NOPE!! It has some flaws, it's not a great heroine movie, there are better heroine movies, but it's still a fun one, but still flawed.

My biggest issue with this movie is the first 15min, guys, they were super-rushed, even the direction was rushed... There's also a scene when "a team" was searching for "someone", it was so dark that it was literally so hard to see who is doing what, that scene bugged me so much! It took me sometime to recognize the characters! There's also a very good scene when Captain Marvel was trying to get those lockers out of her hands, rushed, but cool! When Captain Marvel arrived Earth, as we saw in the trailer, things Finally got back to the right course. It was humorous, slow-paced.. a little bit, and all the good things started to happen.

And the thing that I didn't imagine to say, is that Brie Larson is not that good as Carol AKA Captain Marvel, she's a very talented actress, so I expected something.. better from her, but she was Brie Larson, nothing more! I hope to see her better in Avengers: Endgame.

It's a good origin superhero movie -still not that amazing- with some amazing action sequences fueled by good CGI. I'm gonna give Captain Marvel a B! Go and see it, it worth your time, guys... And as always, thank you, guys for reading and supporting my work, really appreciate it, and if you liked it you can click on my name up above and see all of my reviews.… Expand
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toddwagMar 30, 2019
Disappointing. I'm a big super hero fan and I thought the film would be at least watchable. It seemed like the main actress didn't have the range to play this character. To me, she came across as a small kid trying act serious. A betterDisappointing. I'm a big super hero fan and I thought the film would be at least watchable. It seemed like the main actress didn't have the range to play this character. To me, she came across as a small kid trying act serious. A better actress would have made a better movie. The changes to classic Marvel lore were also disappointing and took away from the movie. I wanted to like this movie. I can almost say it was ok but I'm leaning toward bad.… Expand
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JoeCoolMar 30, 2019
It tells the story of how Captain Marvel met Nick Fury. Not that there's a lot of story there, at least nothing that's at least somewhat interesting.
There are a few action scenes that aren't half bad, but most of the time it's just plainIt tells the story of how Captain Marvel met Nick Fury. Not that there's a lot of story there, at least nothing that's at least somewhat interesting.
There are a few action scenes that aren't half bad, but most of the time it's just plain boring with lots of flashbacks that try to give perspective but end up leaving you "WTF, why am I watching this?", not good as a member of the audience.
In short pretty uninteresting and boring. They probably could have done a better job if it didn't need to be rushed out before the sequel to Infinity War.
Marvel really dropped the ball on this one.… Expand
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he110meMar 29, 2019
EDIT: I apologize for the formatting. Metacritic is removing newlines for some reason. The MCU now has a Goku. There is a long running joke in Dragonball Z abridged where when a good guy is losing a fight, the villain would mock them byEDIT: I apologize for the formatting. Metacritic is removing newlines for some reason. The MCU now has a Goku. There is a long running joke in Dragonball Z abridged where when a good guy is losing a fight, the villain would mock them by saying "just wait for Goku." By the end of the movie, Captain Marvel is so powerful that absolutely nothing is a threat. Not the main villain, not the orbital bombardment fleet, and not the hundreds of soldiers and warfighters sent against her. The reason she wasn't present in the other movies is explained, but IMO it is a cop-out. When Captain Marvel inevitably wipes the floor with Thanos in end game, the Dragonball Z knockoff saga that is now the MCU will be complete, last minute Goku/Superman syndrome and all. But that's the MCU. How does the movie stand on it's own? My answer: solid 6.5/10. With Captain Marvel being so powerful, the story hook is focused mainly on Captain Marvel's struggle with fabricated memories, as well as a war where the sides don't seem so clear cut. The set up is perfect for a story about an OP character, and the general story beats worked out great. The Effects and choreography were par for the course for MCU movies (good), and the acting was Mostly done well. In terms of the movie itself, I had several issues. The pacing felt off in many of the scenes, with a few weird glaring continuity errors right at the start of the movie. Sometimes the scenes played kind of slow, other times they transitioned before the previous scene could sink in. The acting from the lead, Brie Larson, felt pretty stiff. This seemed to be as much the director and writers' fault as it was the actor though. Captain Marvel is often smug throughout the movie, though she randomly goes from super confident and smiley to super serious throughout both fights and tense moments. I think Disney wanted a hero that is both stoic, and funny, and is in general better than everyone else. The result feels like a fan-fiction insert. As for the acting itself, there was a scene that perfectly exemplified my issues: Maria Rambeau talks with Captain Marvel to fill in some of the holes in Marvel's memory. This is a very emotional scene for both characters and in Rambeau and it clearly shows. However, Captain Marvel (who seemed like she should be just as emotional at the things being revealed to her) twitches a little bit must mostly keeps the same stone face. As for the identity politics: they were present, bot nowhere near the level we see in the recent comics.… Expand
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FranzHcriticMar 29, 2019
The problem isn't Brie Larson (though she doesn't have the charisma or comedic humor of Robert Downey Jr.) or any of the cast, but the film's editing in the first half makes it so confusing that you really have no idea what's going on. It's aThe problem isn't Brie Larson (though she doesn't have the charisma or comedic humor of Robert Downey Jr.) or any of the cast, but the film's editing in the first half makes it so confusing that you really have no idea what's going on. It's a generic Marvel superhero film from there, with a few brief flashes of chemistry sprinkled unevenly. Again, I wouldn't have chosen Brie Larson for the role, but I'm not throwing out the idea that 'Captain Marvel' could have better sequels, like 'Thor'. But I'm not really optimistic, either.… Expand
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StarWarsFan1Mar 29, 2019
Captain Marvel is a good superhero movie. Her backstory made sense as did her motivations. Going in I was concerned they would pull a Mary Sue. No need to worry. Marvel understands what is needed to tell a compelling story that develops aCaptain Marvel is a good superhero movie. Her backstory made sense as did her motivations. Going in I was concerned they would pull a Mary Sue. No need to worry. Marvel understands what is needed to tell a compelling story that develops a character. I have seen all the Marvel Movies to date. It is easily in the upper third for me, and I am a 40 year old male. You can guess how much my two girls liked the movie.… Expand
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GarethPenroseMar 29, 2019
Clever, fun, and heart-warming.

Great performances all round.

Thoroughly enjoyed it.

Both times.
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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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DonnaBrooksMar 29, 2019
This is a great movie for a general audience who come to it without having expectations for HOW a superhero's origin story should be told. There are several interesting twists and fantastic CGI. The de-aging of Samuel L. Jackson was soThis is a great movie for a general audience who come to it without having expectations for HOW a superhero's origin story should be told. There are several interesting twists and fantastic CGI. The de-aging of Samuel L. Jackson was so flawless I never even thought about it! Brie Larson and Jackson had terrific chemistry. Their scenes together and the comedic use of the cat was quite entertaining and had me laughing aloud several times. I *really* like that they didn't sexualize her! As much as I loved Wonder Woman and enjoyed looking at Gal Gadot, esp. in that role, she always looked like a model, even during her fights, and her costume exposed a lot of her body. In contrast, Captain Marvel's suit covers her whole body, yet she looks sexy in it! Carol Danvers looks like a tomboy and a fighter pilot, not a model, so she's more relatable to average women. I absolutely love her suit, especially with her CM colors! She looks feminine w/o having to show skin. I also like that she didn't have a love interest! I actually thought that made her more interesting. Not EVERY story has to have a romantic subplot or a love interest for the lead character. It was interesting that she had a familial bond w/ her best friend and her friend's daughter. One disappointment was that I expected greater emotion from her friend upon seeing Carol, whom she thought was dead, still alive!! Maybe muting one's emotions are just all part of being a fighter pilot, but it seemed odd to me. Still, the hug when they both accept what happened was touching, without being sappy. Overall, this piecing together of clues to find out who she is is an interesting way to tell her origin story. They diverged from the comics to create what I think is a better story, leaving out at least one problematic plotline in the comics, and making the Annette Bening character more complex and interesting. It's difficult to admit when one has been wrong and to change, so that was a positive element of this story. Seeing Carol Danvers' resistance to mind control near the end was inspiring. As for criticisms of Brie Larson's portrayal of the character, I still wonder how much of that is because the character never seems like a fish out of water, even when she literally falls onto a "strange" planet. Part of Wonder Woman's charm was the humor in how she stuck out when she was Diana Prince, as in, for example, the scene of her carrying her sword around in WW1 London. Her child-like joy (like when she tastes ice cream for the first time) were entertaining, and that's missing from Captain Marvel. Nevertheless, Captain Marvel is her own character, and she smiled and laughed quite a bit in the film, despite her dour expression in the trailers. I enjoyed this movie enough to go see it again. I'm sure I will see things I missed the first time around. I am also looking forward to seeing more Captain Marvel films in the future!… Expand
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william1134Mar 29, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film was alright.... which is a shame for a marvel film as they usually score quite highly.
The film was somewhat predictable though the twist at the end just seemed quite out of character from what you see.
Yes this film is a bit of a feminist film, which is a shame as I don't see why it can't just be a superhero film where the hero is a woman?

There wasn't much in the way of progression in the character as she just gets her superpowers and now she is the most powerful one there... hardly any struggle for it etc... oh I don't know.. I could go on and on about the film but I won't as its simply a meh film. Worth watching once but I don't think I will bother to watch again.… Expand
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MattyiceMar 29, 2019
Politics aside, Captain Marvel is about as cookie-cutter as Marvel has gotten and feels almost dated. While not bad, it's nothing special. A key positive is the entire supporting cast (Sam L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Lashana Lynch, and evenPolitics aside, Captain Marvel is about as cookie-cutter as Marvel has gotten and feels almost dated. While not bad, it's nothing special. A key positive is the entire supporting cast (Sam L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Lashana Lynch, and even the cat, Goose). They are the best part of this movie as they definitely give great performances. I'm also a sucker for 90s nostalgia being a 90s kid. The action and the lead, however, are pretty lifeless and don't have any of the excitement usually found in MCU movies, especially coming off the clever fight scenes in both Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp and great charm in performances given by most actors in the MCU. However, I do feel given better writing, Larson can give Captain Marvel the gusto needed to make her a good character. The plot also feels very "phase 1" and I strongly disliked some of the retconning done in this film. I see promise for the character in the future and there were some promising moments in this film, but this film was underwhelming and joins Thor: The Dark World and The Incredible Hulk as some of the MCU's worst.… Expand
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kentsangcanadaMar 29, 2019
Garbarge movie, Brie Larson miscasted, and Disney injecting their SJW politics, breaks MCU continuity.
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JLuis_001Mar 28, 2019
The formula is still in place but definitely the charm is already beginning to run out.

Captain Marvel doesn't manage to be the monumental film that it thinks it is, especially because it finally has a female lead character and yet despiteThe formula is still in place but definitely the charm is already beginning to run out.

Captain Marvel doesn't manage to be the monumental film that it thinks it is, especially because it finally has a female lead character and yet despite the scale of the narrative, it never compensates the viewer like it should.

It's true that has more negative points than positive ones but nothing that affects its performance in a significant way.

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Pros
- A powerful female character that will not be lost among the great male names like Thor, Captain America and Iron Man
- Marvel points to space which is the best place they can go if they want to keep their franchise alive.
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- You cannot help feeling this story like a forced introduction to have the character ready for Endgame.
- What they did with the Skrulls has no name. At the same level of what they did with The Mandarin.
- Marvel wasted Ronan again.
- There's no real villain or conflict.… Expand
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F4NT4SM1T4Mar 28, 2019
This movie felt really long when it's not, Brie's performance was less than i expected and i had good expectations about this one for being a Marvel movie.
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Infinit3bladeMar 8, 2019
The acting by the Brie Larson is wooden and emotionless and lacks any charisma that other mcu characters had. The script is poorly written and doesn't work at all. Given how previous marvel movies have been solid this is a let down in comparison.
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SebastianAfonsoMar 28, 2019
.Captain Marvel is a welcome addition to the MCU. Great tribute to Stan Lee. Brie Larson is great as also S.M.Jackson and Goose
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HalfadurMar 27, 2019
It was boring,and there is a lot of plot élément that don't fit with other marvel film
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norseMar 27, 2019
I almost didn't see this due to the negative user reviews; I am glad I ended up going and came to the conclusion that this is probably the first time we see the Russian trollbot mafia deployed against a Disney movie, they all seem to tout theI almost didn't see this due to the negative user reviews; I am glad I ended up going and came to the conclusion that this is probably the first time we see the Russian trollbot mafia deployed against a Disney movie, they all seem to tout the same talking points.

Brie Larson was actually great in the movie, as were, surprisingly, all the other characters. Two of our old-time heroes appear rejuvenated by heavy CG, which I expected to suck. Didn't. Otherwise, villains and supporting cast alike act believable and fresh.

The CG is excellent, the score is excellent, the story was excellent (second time I didn't see the twist coming in a Marvel movie). Like other smaller concept movies (Ant Man/Doctor Strange), this is where Marvel really shines. I liked this one way more than the big Avengers movies.

I didn't get a feminist tone from the movie like other reviewers claim - I noticed and felt it was over the top in Star Wars, but nothing like this here. It just so happens that the heroes of the story are female. If you really get troubled by that, you have a different problem.

The movie made great references to 90ies themes - feels a lot like Top Gun in places, comes with a scene with a GNR tshirt (that made my day, btw). The title sequence is worth the price of admission alone (not spoiling it, but brought some tears to my eyes).

All in all, an unjustly maligned Marvel gem. I didn't care for the logics behind the big end confrontation, so I am subtracting one point for that, even though I feel I ought to give this movie a 10 just to offset the trollbots.

EDIT: changing my rating to 10 because I am, after all, upset at the bots ;)… Expand
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ASL11Mar 27, 2019
i just wasted my 2 hours, hoping to see a better movie bt the movie was disgusting. i just felt like, i already saw the movie in the trailer. one of the worst movie in mcu universe.
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bucky47Mar 22, 2019
The worst MCU movie off all. Boring as hell, Captain Marvel has 0 charisma.
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MoviezNPMar 27, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is okay. Most of these reviews on these sites are just terrible attempts to hold this movie down. Not saying it's great, but isn't a totally unwatchable piece of s**t at all. .
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Good : The deaging effect on Samuel L. Jackson is awesome. He resembled Zeus from Die Hard with a Vengeance, a totally uncanny resemblance. His natural charisma and charm prove to be a saving grace of the movie. Also, he was given a much more screen time, which kept me interested for a longer time. It ain't as bad as the fake reviews say it is, and is completely watchable from the beginning to the end. Apart from this, Ben Mendelsohn does a very good job as well.
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Mixed : (Spoilers) Kree are the villains, Skrulls are the good guys and are initially shown to be the exact opposite. This has been taken by many viewers to be a positive, but I just have happened to rewatch Deadpool 2 and some other films with similar tropes quite recently. So, it didn't click with me well. Also, Ronan was a Kree in GotG 1, so I roughly predicted the twist, and I was right. On the whole, I appreciate the ideas behind the film, but I did not like the writing, directing and overall execution of those ideas. As a result, I found this movie to be very dull. .
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Bad : I am really sad to say this but Brie Larson is probably the worst casting choice in the MCU, after Don Cheadle for War Machine. It feels like Carol was the same person before and after the crucial events shown in the movie. Her performance is completely flat. Writers and directors are to be blamed too, but it doesn't feel like she was totally into the role at the first place. Apart from this, there is a little explanation why she could absorb all the powers of the tesseract and not die, and how does all that absorption make her super invicible. It felt as if they concentrated more on her powers than story. She often feels like an exaggerated and unlikable version of Superman. We get to know what Kree is up to, but it doesn't clearly explain their motives. The writing and directing is quite poor, and it is apparent from the fact that we end up not caring much about the new characters. The action scenes are below average at best. Many of the scenes are in the dark, so I couldn't see what was going on. Other times, there were frequent cuts. There are dumb song choices for a fight scene, which make it look totally whacky. And, Fury lost his eye because a f**king alien cat scratched his eye? What the f**k is that, seriously? Also, in the first Avengers film, Natasha says that she wasn't trained for aliens and creatures like that, but Fury should've let her train for that. It means either Fury is a d**k, or the writers didn't see the first Avengers film at all. I will stick with the second one. I don't remember it clearly, but I think Fury said that "Avengers initiative" was because of Peggy Carter or so. If I am wrong, then please don't mind. But if I am not, what was the point of the final moments of this film? .
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Conclusion : For casual fans, it's okay for a one time watch. But for MCU fans, it will be underwhelming and disappointing. It feels like a mess of a film with great potential. .
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Score : 5.5/10
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Hk1984Mar 27, 2019
An enjoyable superhero movie with a good combination of action and humor. i honestly dont understand why so many hate this movie. or the actress
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DaggerrimMar 15, 2019
It's not a bad movie but it could have been so much better than it actually is.
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CanuckTonyMar 27, 2019
I thought Brie had solid moments in the film. Overall, I would give it an 8.5 out of 10. It was fun and when I went a second time in order to take my kids, I actually liked it more than my initial reception (which was likely closer to 6.5 outI thought Brie had solid moments in the film. Overall, I would give it an 8.5 out of 10. It was fun and when I went a second time in order to take my kids, I actually liked it more than my initial reception (which was likely closer to 6.5 out of 10). I think a lot of these very low reviews are people who are entirely prejudiced against the actress for things she did not say, which are based on things that were taken out of context in some way. Additionally, and this defies all logic, they simply did not want a female led superhero film from Marvel. Either way, even with some aspects of the film I did not care for, it was a fun, action driven film that makes me even more impatient for Avengers: Endgame to get here. Ignore the really low ratings and judge for yourself.… Expand
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JamieW885Mar 27, 2019
I liked most of the MCU movies, but this one was icing on the cake and I've already watched it twice! I loved the skrulls!!! I was confused to see Carol with the Kree in the ads but when the movie plays out, it makes much more sense. LovedI liked most of the MCU movies, but this one was icing on the cake and I've already watched it twice! I loved the skrulls!!! I was confused to see Carol with the Kree in the ads but when the movie plays out, it makes much more sense. Loved everything about this movie...the cast, the story, the flerken!… Expand
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YurkenthMar 27, 2019
As a Marvel studios movie it was an absolute disappointment, I don´t care about genders or colors or whatever PC mumble jumbo BS they want to bring into society nowadays by using this way to do it; I do care about the plot of the movie, theAs a Marvel studios movie it was an absolute disappointment, I don´t care about genders or colors or whatever PC mumble jumbo BS they want to bring into society nowadays by using this way to do it; I do care about the plot of the movie, the effects, the acting, the beautiness of a great story, the essence of a film taken from comics and brought to life!! But what we got....... a HUGE FEMINIST cringe message again that men are evil and they get all the good stuff from life while the poor, innocent and immaculated princesses are struggling in life thanks to them. Thought it was going to be similar to Wonder Woman but nooooooo, even though the acting from Brie Larson was terrible, like a vegetable xD (kinda reminds me to Kristen Steward); Mr. Stan Lee proly is crying and screaming in his grave from this fiasco of feminist movie; NO MORE SJW please do whatever you want with your lifes but do not mess with the things we love and care that are part of our universe; freaking move on; transcend as humans.
C´mon Marvel go back to the great movies!!… Expand
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MasterRongMar 26, 2019
Worse than green lantern. The movie is trash. Please give me back my money.
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FlareRCMar 26, 2019
The movie was great. But Is it strange that Captain Marvel had more user reviews than Infinity War? Infinity War had 2,862 user reviews while Captain Marvel has 3,471 user reviews. Could the trolls just back off and let us enjoy the movie?
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SARulerMar 26, 2019
I've seen wood planks which could outperform Brie Larson. I've seen tuna sandwiches that are more entertaining than Captain Marvel.
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RanghwoaMar 26, 2019
- Good movie. Brie Larson is the perfect choice for the role. The cast is awesome, especially the chemistry between Carol and Fury. Great performance of Jude Law. The story is interesting and the plot twist is a good move by the directors.- Good movie. Brie Larson is the perfect choice for the role. The cast is awesome, especially the chemistry between Carol and Fury. Great performance of Jude Law. The story is interesting and the plot twist is a good move by the directors. Good 90's reference and clever humor (sometimes)
- The action scenes -for the most powerful character of the universe- are insufficient. The fight scenes are bad (except the Talos-Fury fight) and there is no proper final fight. The loss of Fury's eye is disappointing and some jokes are annoying and seems forced

It's not a great CBM but it's good, fun, enjoyable and get us ready for Endgame… Expand
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bataguilaMar 26, 2019
La batalla final lo mejor. La historia tipica Marvel, con baches gigantescos. Es peli feminazi (las mujeres son las únicas q piensan, actúan, salvan, hasta saben de ciencia y tecnología) Los hombres lo más inteligente q hacen es respirar paraLa batalla final lo mejor. La historia tipica Marvel, con baches gigantescos. Es peli feminazi (las mujeres son las únicas q piensan, actúan, salvan, hasta saben de ciencia y tecnología) Los hombres lo más inteligente q hacen es respirar para no morirse.… Expand
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johnnyboyjrMar 26, 2019
Angels of death
The show really shows it is an adaptation of a video game made in rpg maker and in a bad way. It feels like no one put any effort into the writing and no one ever stopped to think about what it was they were doing. TheAngels of death
The show really shows it is an adaptation of a video game made in rpg maker and in a bad way. It feels like no one put any effort into the writing and no one ever stopped to think about what it was they were doing. The characters are mostly terrible especially the main girl whose only character trait is she wants to die. It is not that she has depression or anything(that could have been explored with nuance and understanding) instead she is simply edgy for the sake of what i only assume is shock value. She barely has any dialogue and when she does it is the same thing over and over. The other main character, zach has a good character design and voice actor but not much more than that, they attempt to develop his character but at least for me it did nothing to change my opinion on the character. The other side characters are nothing special, being quite typical for something in the horror genre. One side character who appears towards the back end of the show is a religious figure and that brings me to my next point. The show tries to have "hidden" themes and things to say, the main one being its comments on religion. It crams in religious language and imagery in the back end of the series but not intelligently whatsoever. Instead it feels like the show is saying "this isn't just a normal anime, we're smart and are teaching you something" without realising there isn't really a message in the show, just a lot of threads that lead no where and give me the impression that the show is up its own ass and is so impressed with itself. The show is also riddled with plot holes and elements that simpy make no sense, from a character spending half the season with a hole in him bleeding out yet being absolutely fine in the end to the main girl who up till this point had not been violent and very quiet decides to controll a minigun and mow people down for some reason. It's a mess. Another thing is that the shows main genre is horror yet it seems not to know how to display horror on screen. The show relies on lazy jump scares and empty shock value which is completely ineffective and at some points laughable. It fails to be even slightly unnerving and this is from someone who avoids horror movies like the plauge because he is essentially scared of them. I must admit i did not get to the end as the end of the series was aired as specials after the main show had finished and that gave me an exuse to stop watching this trash. It genuinely gets on my nerves that people think this is good and especially when i see the female lead character high up on lists of best characters of the season or whatever the list is.… Expand
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TheACMMar 26, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Before I begin, I should like to include a short preface to say that I was aware that Larson had made some comments but I didn't know specifically what she said and I didn't have any expectation that it would impact the film. While it's on my mind, I'd also like to remind people of the sense of excitement that the post-credits scene from Infinity War inspired. When the Captain Marvel logo flashed up on Fury's pager, people were excited for that. Bear that in mind when people who didn't like this film are called sexists, woman-haters, misogynists, or just trolls. People wanted this film to be good.

So with that said, nothing in this film made any kind of sense. None of it was believable. I'm going to just state it right now: Carol Danvers is a Mary Sue. That term gets tossed around a lot so I'll clarify what I mean. An MS isn't just an exceptionally strong or powerful character. The key feature of an MS is their relationships with other characters. Do they have obstacles? Interpersonal conflicts? Do they have goals that, despite their raw power, struggle to achieve? How do others treat them? How do they treat others? All characters are ultimately different but archetypes exist, and some characters fall into certain patterns of behaviour that could be described as belonging to the Mary Sue archetype, and Danvers is one of them.

I'd like to remind the reader that this is a spoiler review. If you don't want details about the film, stop reading.

Carol Danvers is dispassionate, disinterested, disdainful, rude, and dismissive; her demeanour is constantly one of somebody who cannot be bothered, who doesn't care, who appears to feel a sense of exasperation, almost a jaded "I haven't got time for this rubbish" attitude; and yet, she is well-liked by people who meet her for the first time and, in time, almost idolised.

The story takes place in 1995. She is formerly of the USAF and, after a crash in 1989, was taken from Earth and pressed into service with the Kree. She has the ability to shoot energy blasts, for reasons which are explained. She has very little memory from her time on Earth but as the story progresses, she learns more and more.

The story basically begins when she is captured by Skrull after a mission. They interrogate her but she escapes. She crash-lands on Earth and, despite the Kree being a space-faring race, the standard protocol apparently is to stay in the open, interact with the locals, and be honest about being from across the galaxy with whatever law enforcement shows up; that being in the persons of Fury and newly-recruited Coulson. She clearly considers Fury to be beneath her, explaining why she's on Earth with a consistently bored tone, admonishing him with a constantly condescending attitude. She explains that Skrull are shape-shifters and at one point, in a local tavern, they need to prove to each other who they really are. Fury tells her about his personal life, that she has no knowledge about anyway, but she accepts it, and she "proves" her identity to him by destroying the tavern's jukebox with an energy blast. She faces no protestations, no moral consequences, for destroying somebody else's property for no reason.

Her old mentor in the USAF is working on experimental technology and, despite her being very young and very much less experienced than other pilots, is personally selected to be the test pilot for this new tech.

Her former friend in the USAF has retired and lives with her daughter, yet she very quickly overcomes Danvers' amnesia and bizarre powers and even joins the cause at the risk of her own life, by Danvers' persuasion; which in turn would result in leaving her daughter to be raised by her elderly parents at the drop of a hat.

Talos, a former enemy, has lost people he cares about to Carol and her team; yet, he needs her co-operation because she holds information in her memories that he wishes to retrieve. Now that's all fair enough, and indeed, at first, he coerces her co-operation, but then he takes her at her word that she'll co-operate. Talos is looking for a spacecraft that contains his family and dozens of Skrull, refugees from the Kree-Skrull War; upon finding it, one would expect a Kree warrior, in uniform, would be very poorly-received; yet she has to deal with no conflict. She literally just says, "I'm sorry, I didn't know [that we were the bad guys all along]" and that's enough to prevent an angry mob from forming.

By the end, Fury idolises her so much, he names the Avenger Initiative after her USAF call sign, which wasn't even explicitly mentioned; he just spots it in old photo of her. A character who wasn't even mentioned until the 19th film, and wasn't seen until the 21st, turns out to be the motivation for Fury to form the Avengers in the first place.

The character limit prevents me from expanding any further. The most important problem is that Danvers is on a pedestal and it's unwarranted.

Thanks for reading.… Expand
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AwesoMarcusMar 26, 2019
The worst MCU movie. The only thing consistent about this movie is Brie Larson's face... which is just bland. The villains and the supporting characters are more colorful than the protagonist. Even the cat received more praises than theThe worst MCU movie. The only thing consistent about this movie is Brie Larson's face... which is just bland. The villains and the supporting characters are more colorful than the protagonist. Even the cat received more praises than the leading actress.

The story is also meh but I hate how they tarnished the origin of Nick Fury's eye. Unlike other MCU movies wherein the hero goes through heavy training or a defining moment of heroism Captain Marvel was already strong when the movie started and the reason for that is because she was caught in an explosion. The conclusion is, skip this film. Unfortunately, if you hate this movie then you hate women for some reason… Expand
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mlevyholdenMar 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don´t get the backlash, it seems that people dislike Larsson for some reason and are lashing out against the movie. The movie is good (for superhero movies) my 6 year old kid loved it. Larsson´s performance is ok the movie does not sexualize or exploits her looks... the character is always standing and walks like a Terminator. I loved that it is set in the 90s, the action is non stop, mostly predictable, but also mostly fun. The movie is better than most DC movies and better than Iron Man 3 and Spiderman at least.… Expand
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WardenRedcrowMar 25, 2019
This movie was a lot of fun, and my 15-year old daughter was grinning for the last 15 minutes. Complex origin story, strong relationships, and self-discovery by more than one character, plus some kickass action scenes. I appreciated how CarolThis movie was a lot of fun, and my 15-year old daughter was grinning for the last 15 minutes. Complex origin story, strong relationships, and self-discovery by more than one character, plus some kickass action scenes. I appreciated how Carol Danvers' character evolved, and also enjoyed seeing Fury and Coulson at work in the field, making it happen with sidearms and cheapbody Impalas. I am also enjoying the display of weakness by the haters here; everyone's suddenly an acting critic, ha, ha! Go run off and watch Olivier in Henry V, or DDL in Lincoln, or Marlee Matlin in Children of a Lesser God and then come back, incels, and make some informed comparisons! We'll wait.… Expand
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gtabmxMar 25, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Childish plot-holes, minimal character development, lazy writing, and an overall feeling of rigidity/stiffness in some of the roles, including Captain Marvel herself.

I'm especially disappointed in the lack of any real struggle or obstacle for Captain Marvel to overcome, apart from just the mission itself.

My general annoyances:

Can anyone who destroys that kind of engine become as strong as her?
Did she always know that chip in her neck was holding her back? Why didn't she take it out earlier? She just randomly assumed it was a controlling device holding her back instead of what gave her powers at that exact instant?
Did she really just burst through her limit on the first try at resisting an oppressor?
How did she know how to control her new immense powers so easily?
Why did they leave the Skrull scientist alone on Earth? What was the plan? Just to spill the beans?
Why did the Skrulls even bother attacking her, without high-powered weapons, on Earth, if they knew she could steamroll them on their own ship?
Are we really expected to believe someone capable of single-handedly ripping though a massive space ship, likely made of much stronger "foreign" metals, while flying, would even be bothered in a fight against 4-6 Kree?

What does getting back up over and over again as a child/teen have to do with anything? We've seen every other MCU hero show persistence despite being knocked down, and we didn't need flashbacks to their childhood to explain how they are more than "just a girl".

The first half of Iron Man, Captain America, or Antman were more engaging, emotional, and deep that the entirety of this movie.

This movie was: Conveniently just enough power, for just the right scene, because explosion, because woman.… Expand
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defb12345Mar 25, 2019
This is a pretty meh movie, moving the haters aside, you gotta admit, its not great, i didnt hated it, but i didnt loved it, just a meh MCU movie, some good things, but not that much
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Watcher2525Mar 25, 2019
Terrible performance by Brie Larson. Movie had some heart and some fun moments but Brie was NOT right for this.
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egoBorderMar 25, 2019
Yikes. I was really looking forward to this as a fan of Marvel's cosmic storylines and a low-key fan of Captain Marvel herself. But unfortunately this movie crumbles under the weight of a bad script and mediocre direction. Not to mentionYikes. I was really looking forward to this as a fan of Marvel's cosmic storylines and a low-key fan of Captain Marvel herself. But unfortunately this movie crumbles under the weight of a bad script and mediocre direction. Not to mention the pressure the filmmakers must have been under to fit a new character into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Considering that, this movie isn't half bad. But it sinks again when you realize that the worst part is the main character and the villain.

Not to say Brie Larson is a bad actress, or miscast. It's simply that the story doesn't have anything for her to do, and as a result all her energy is spent posturing. The script is so afraid to give her any vulnerability that the film has no tension, even with the considerable amount of conflict in the story. There just isn't a moment in the movie at all where she's at a loss or faces a serious obstacle.

Which is all strange considering that the supporting cast is largely good and interesting. But since the villain is never even hinted at being a match for her in terms of power, and never offers anything emotional or intellectual to challenge Captain Marvel, it feels like a foregone conclusion that she will triumph on all accounts. It doesn't help that this is a prequel and we all know more or less where every element of the story will end up.

Not the worst movie in the world, but hardly inspiring or engaging. Rent it for cheap thrills, and look forward to the character growing under different directors.… Expand
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BioTofuMar 25, 2019
Seems like this movies gone backwards for the MCU. While the other franchises are being more and more individually distinguished in style, theme and tone, cpt marvel has failed to really stand out in style. The tone was inconsistent, tooSeems like this movies gone backwards for the MCU. While the other franchises are being more and more individually distinguished in style, theme and tone, cpt marvel has failed to really stand out in style. The tone was inconsistent, too casual to be serious in many scenes which make it difficult for me. and cpt marvel isnt a very inspiring person. she got her power by chance and seemed to just use her powers irresponsibly and impulsively, which makes her a poor leader or even a soldier, when shes supposed to be from a military background. the de-aging CG was great on jacksons face but else where pretty sub par. This is a pretty average movie but def not as bad as the media says.… Expand
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plattthMar 24, 2019
This movie tells the story of how Fury becomes the leader of the Avengers, as well as the story of Captain Marvel. The events of the story were not very predictable, but some of it was difficult to follow at the beginning. It's a story aboutThis movie tells the story of how Fury becomes the leader of the Avengers, as well as the story of Captain Marvel. The events of the story were not very predictable, but some of it was difficult to follow at the beginning. It's a story about a young woman who comes from another planet. It turns out that she was from Earth all along! In the end, she becomes the leader of the Avengers and destroys the invading enemies. In one scene, she was having a dream about her past memories and suddenly she remembered a very important detail from her past that helps her find her old friends on Earth. Carol has to be brave and struggle in order to survive as a woman trying to work in a traditionally male profession- flying for the Air Force. She has to be patient and react calmly so that she can win her battles gracefully. There were only a few times when I thought the movie was awkward, and they quickly passed. I would recommend this movie and the ending ties in all of the characters from the Marvel universe. I am looking forward to the last movie.… Expand
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Carpediem06Mar 24, 2019
Boring, dull, nothing like the other Marvel movies, which is too bad if it is an indicator of where Marvel is headed, especially w/ the uptick from DC w/ Aquaman and now how Shazam seems to be be being rated.
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