Captain Marvel

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leroy_jMar 17, 2019

I wasn’t going to post a review but then I saw all these reviews here. Lol at all these trolls posting low scores from their basement. It’s one of the best marvel movies to date. Solid acting from everyone, a good plot and message.

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DJacobsonMar 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Brie Larson only smiles a couple of times in the movie and I actually like those few moments, unfortunately the direction must have been for her to have a stick up her ass for the rest of the movie though. This movie will "Empower" those few individuals in the universe who have a magical engine blow up and give them magical powers. Conflating the Skrull with the world's Refugee problem won't stop a single wall from being built; Jude Law could have been replaced by a "male" robot, his character was terrible and should have been called male oppressor 01; A movie this boring doesn't warrant all the attention it's getting.… Expand

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pm_goulartMar 17, 2019

Awesome for many reasons... The most important one: a female character that can do great things and not only living in the shadows of others such as Gomorra and Black Widow.

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TropixPunchMar 17, 2019

Movie is great, bunch of virgins giving bad reviews. Brie Larson is really hot, especially when she screams at the Skrulls. There was not much feminist SJW bull in the movie like i'd expect.

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WebMikeMar 17, 2019

An entertaining movie that does achieve lift-off, too bad its as aerodynamic as a plank of wood. Also raises continuity issues for the MCU. 4/10 for the adequate, but underwhelming Captain Marvel.

Great performances by Ben Mendelsohn andAn entertaining movie that does achieve lift-off, too bad its as aerodynamic as a plank of wood. Also raises continuity issues for the MCU. 4/10 for the adequate, but underwhelming Captain Marvel.

Great performances by Ben Mendelsohn and Samuel L Jackson carried this movie. Brie Larson's Carol Danvers has some compelling and likable moments in the first act, but her performance takes a nosedive in acts 2 & 3. To be fair, I think having amnesia hamstrung what she could do. Great makeup for the skrulls (Talos in particular); it's all practical, lifellike, and akin to the comics. However, they use them to make a political statement that takes me out of the movie when there were very touching moments to it. On top of all of that, we have an invincible bore in the form of Captain Marvel when the third act comes around.

To be fair, I feel there were too many cooks in the kitchen behind the scenes in terms of directors and screenwriters taking this movie in different directions, and it did no service to Brie Larson. This does give me hope for her performance in Endgame, as the Russo Brothers have proven themselves time and time again.… Expand

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FrankieZeeMar 17, 2019

Very bland , Doesn't seem like a Marvel movie more like a PSA for girl power . I don't mind a female hero , I loved Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max and the whole bad ass female tribe , but in this mess they just push the whole female hero thingVery bland , Doesn't seem like a Marvel movie more like a PSA for girl power . I don't mind a female hero , I loved Imperator Furiosa in Mad Max and the whole bad ass female tribe , but in this mess they just push the whole female hero thing so hard it's as if your not allowed to decide for yourself if she's a hero. in the end she's not really much of a hero and doesn't have any loyalty or convection's to anyone.she'll turn on anyone at the drop of a hat , and can't be trusted , she doesn't hold any weight in the leader department , nobody would listen to or follow a character like that , man or woman . so I wanted to follow the story and like the character as I hear she's going to be major part of the end game movie but from what I see there's nothing to her except a giant push from Disney to have an SJW female hero. which is as annoying as real SJW's , very little substance no conviction and no forethought or plan, , overall it doesn't look good for the last Avengers movie if they're being forced to add this to the story .c… Expand

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Sven381Mar 17, 2019

CGI and visuals: great! I watched Nick Fury closely and the de-aging worked great. The rest oft he CGI was great too, much better than in Black Panther.
All in all had the movie (with few exceptions) two color ranges: „to dark“ andCGI and visuals: great! I watched Nick Fury closely and the de-aging worked great. The rest oft he CGI was great too, much better than in Black Panther.
All in all had the movie (with few exceptions) two color ranges: „to dark“ and „bubblegum“. Although I did like the 90ies look.
The Music. Mostly the music was good. But there were some scenes wich seemingly wanted to copy the contrasting musical effect of Guardians of the Galaxy, but it didn’t work. Characters
It was awesome to see Nick Fury and Coulson again but it was a little sad that they tried to use Fury as a kind of comic relief. He had some awesome scenes and yes, he is not the hard-ass Director of Shield we all love, but the funny sidekick? He was still one of the best thing in the movie! Losing his eye that way? How stupid ist hat?
Talos: maybe the most interesting and rounded Character in the movie. Korath and Ronan: Yeah, they were in Guardians 1, could have been any Kree, but the connection was not nessecary.
Maria Rambeau: Came to me as the stronger woman oft he two pilots. I don’t know if it ist he playing or the writing, but as a Character musch more interesting than Carol Danvers.
Minn-Erva, Att-Lass, Bron-Char: Completely colorless, despite ther blue skin. Could have been anyone and are completely interchangeable.
Monica Rambeau: Nice little Kid, but a little Anoyying at times. Espacially when the 12 Year old ist he one that tells her mom to be a great role model. Please don’t put feminist propaganda into the mouth of Kids, don’t put any propaganda in their mouths. Movies are made to entertain, not to pursue a political agenda.
Yon-Rogg: Of the Kree, the only one with real Characteristics. Well played.
Goose: No, no, no, no. Most reviews I seen name the cat the best thing in the movie, I don’t.
And the most important at the end: Carol Danvers aka Vers. First of: she is never called Captain Marvel and I think it is a good thing, because I think the Name is a Punchline in it self. Alltogether I have to say, that Carol Danvers isn’t a very likeable Character. I didn’t had the feeling of: „I want to see that character again in another movie“ like I had with Tony Stark, Natasha Romanov, Peter Parker and Steven Strange. It was more like Steve Rogers or Thor: „Well, when she comes back, okay, when not, no big loss.“. Why is that? It’s beause in my opinion she HAS no character. She is defined by having superpowers and puzzeling together her backgroud isn’t done for the sake oft he character development but for the plot oft he movie. Yes we know now about her history, but it still feels flat.
I know that Brie Larson has done movies, I don’t remember seeing her in one although I may have seen movies with her. I’ve been told, that she is a great actress, but I didn’t seen it here. It felt like she went in here with a „just another job“ attitude. If you see the other MCU-actors, you see the characters on sceen. Not the alter Egos. You see Tony Stark, not RDJ playing Iron Man, you see Steve Rogers, not Chris Evans playing Captain America. Here you see Brie Larson playing just another Superhero. If she really should be the new face oft he MCU, she hast o stop playing Vers (or Captain Marvel) and become Carol Danvers on Screen. If she doesn’t, I see the End of the MCU coming.
Story: It was an okay story if you look around and compare to other superhero movies. As an origin Story it stands out. It shares it’s place with Captain America. Humor: In german there is a line in a poem by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe „Himmelhoch jauchzend, Zum Tode betrübt“, roughly translated „sky-high cheering, saddened to death“. There were great punchlines. Mostly by Fury and Coulson. There were much more silly or just not funny. That‘s very sad, because the MCU was mostly full of good placed and well developed humor.
Coming to the end:
- mid credits scene, yeah, why not
- after credits scene, lets say that I think the one of Spider-Man was better

It is by far not the worse movie I’ve ever seen, but it is by far not good, just little above average.
For the future: don’t tell the viewers forehands what they have to feel about the movie and how important the gender of the main character is. I would suggest that the complete Disney Company (including all subsidiaries) take movies and TV-shows like Wonder Woman, Alien, Buffy, Divergent or Mara und der Feuerbringer (germany, 2015) or ever their own Rogue One and Clone Wars or Rebels (Asoka Tano & Co) to heart. In contrast to what most feminists tell you all the time, a strong female has still to be a character first and a woman second, not a woman without any character but overwhelming powes. Carol Danvers dodged the bullet by a hair's breadth, but I still think she ist o powerfull fort he MCU, I don’t think, that superman powerlevel Characters will be a positive addition tot he MCU.… Expand

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DubeauMar 10, 2019

Captain Marvel was a fun origin movie. I like the fact that it wasn't presented in a straight forward manner. Most of the flashback works very well and feels natural. That actors are pretty solid. The FX were really nice. I think that theCaptain Marvel was a fun origin movie. I like the fact that it wasn't presented in a straight forward manner. Most of the flashback works very well and feels natural. That actors are pretty solid. The FX were really nice. I think that the younger Colson didn't work all that well. The music was fine and very focused. And it was pretty funny from beginning to end. I give it an 80%.… Expand

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ClairePendragonMar 10, 2019

Nick Fury and the bad guy are the most enjoyable characters.
Brie is neither bad nor good.
I almost wish her character was bad/quirky, so at least she could have jokes made with her, and the avengers cast, but she's a bland character. (SheNick Fury and the bad guy are the most enjoyable characters.
Brie is neither bad nor good.
I almost wish her character was bad/quirky, so at least she could have jokes made with her, and the avengers cast, but she's a bland character.
(She has no ambitions/goals, no dislikes/fears. People point the way, and she goes.)

Plot is average.
With some fixing to the script, it could have been better.
With some better acting on brie's part, and another woman's part, it could have gotten quite emotional, even with the script as is.

The jabs at men were kept somewhat to a minimal, and the focus was less on the men, but the idea of "You can't do it". (Which was the best way to deal with the issue, despite not being placed well in the movie)
But these scenes dont fit in the story, due to how the main character doesnt fail at anything, nor had to struggle to achieve anything.
Suddenly at the end, it almost tries to bring that message back, but comes off corny, and out of place.

While not a bad movie, I cant help but disagree with Brie's/Marvels attempt to badmouth males for the sake of trying to promote this movie, and hold off until womens day, to see if that would raise sales.
I'd say read a synopsis of the movie, but dont pay to see it.
But if you do see it, you wont feel cheated by it, but you probably wont find it very good. (It would be entertaining to a teenager or someone who just wants to see action, and not think on the situation much.)

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4.5/10
Average, not bad, not good.
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(Improved script could have added 1-2 points, and improved acting on the 2 actresses, would have added 1-2 points. It really could have been a 9/10 movie!)… Expand

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diego_arangoMar 17, 2019

Me sentí casi obligado a verla por EndGame, pero me esperaba algo peor, no es la gran cosa pero está aceptable, creo que deberían mejorar los efectos especiales, sobretodo al final, sentí algo parecido con Thanos en Avengers en cuanto a losMe sentí casi obligado a verla por EndGame, pero me esperaba algo peor, no es la gran cosa pero está aceptable, creo que deberían mejorar los efectos especiales, sobretodo al final, sentí algo parecido con Thanos en Avengers en cuanto a los efectos especiales, deben mejorarlos. Es una película que máximo vería 2 veces y no más.… Expand

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TheDancingJesusMar 17, 2019

Had a great time in this movie, and I'm even more stoked for Endgame now than I was before.

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MauMunizMar 16, 2019

The worst movie in the MCU. Boring, generic and burocratic. Nick Fury out of character and a badly created CGI cat are among the many flaws. This movie is part of the reason Thanos snapped his fingers.

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Ferny777Mar 17, 2019

Don't listen to that trolls. It was a wonderful movie with a beautiful message.

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TS_298Mar 17, 2019

Your standard run-of-the-mill marvel formula to create an enjoyable superhero movie. I would have rated higher but the character lacked depth. I also didn't appreciate that Disney seems to be shoehorning politics into their movies nowadaysYour standard run-of-the-mill marvel formula to create an enjoyable superhero movie. I would have rated higher but the character lacked depth. I also didn't appreciate that Disney seems to be shoehorning politics into their movies nowadays (even if, in this case, the whole thing has been blown way out of proportion). However, the film did have some positive female messages but, again, the obvious media bias surrounding the movie detracts from this.… Expand

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eyalbentancurMar 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Film did not feel right to me, me and my husband found it very boring and linear.
even Thor 2 was better...… Expand

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RJ713Mar 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A bland movie that could have been at least passable, if not for the overt "subliminal" messages about Carol Danvers learning how all the men in her life are controlling her. This actress DOES NOT deserve to take over for Captain America, she deserves to be replaced by a good actress and a writer that cares about the character they are writing, not the identity politics their echo chamber wants to push.… Expand

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filipkazmMar 17, 2019

Another solid entry in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Brie Larsson had great chemistry with Samuel Jackson, their buddy-cop dynamic carried the movie. My only issue is that there was no effort made to make Kree planet at all interesting, anotherAnother solid entry in Marvel Cinematic Universe. Brie Larsson had great chemistry with Samuel Jackson, their buddy-cop dynamic carried the movie. My only issue is that there was no effort made to make Kree planet at all interesting, another bland alien world, they should have taken notes from James Gunn is all I'm saying… Expand

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DillholeMcRibMar 17, 2019

Feminist propaganda. SJW nonsense. Wooden lead 'actress'. Condescending tone throughout the ad campaign. 'Star' of movie basically telling the largest demographic that would watch this stuff to go away. Did this woman take businessFeminist propaganda. SJW nonsense. Wooden lead 'actress'. Condescending tone throughout the ad campaign. 'Star' of movie basically telling the largest demographic that would watch this stuff to go away. Did this woman take business lessons from EA's Battlefield V School? I won't even watch this for free on Netflix. I hate pandering, I hate preaching and I absolutely do not tolerate political agendas rammed down my throat in a movie.… Expand

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ArtemusMar 17, 2019

I'm truly the fan of MCU and the release of any movie in the universe is gift for me. But this movie was disappointed me. There is problem with main hero. The Captain Marvel is boring and actually annoying sometimes. The Brie Larson'sI'm truly the fan of MCU and the release of any movie in the universe is gift for me. But this movie was disappointed me. There is problem with main hero. The Captain Marvel is boring and actually annoying sometimes. The Brie Larson's perfomance in this movie is horrible she is like robot sometimes and absolutely not interesting. Plus, she is some kind of immortal in this movie and that means why i have to worried about her? The only one cool character is Nick Fury. Samuel Jackson is amazing there. He is funny and truly take your attention if he is in the frame. CGI is okay for hero's movie. The plot has a twist and for someone probably will be interesting. So that's not important movie for seeing. The only thing what i'm really worried is Endgame. The Captain Marvel present herself like the main character of MCU. BUT how i said it so, she is boring and uninteresting. I hope Marvel understand that!… Expand

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Player2-WaterMar 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 7
Acting: 8
Plot: 7

After being teased during the post-credits scene of Avengers: Infinity War, Captain Marvel is officially making her cinematic debut in the twenty-first instalment of Marvel Cinematic Universe which not only focuses on her origins but exploring her absence throughout the years of the franchise.

Set in the year of 1995, Carol Danvers/Vers (Larson) is a member of Kree Empire’s Starforce with Yon-Rogg as her mentor and commander. While her team are being sent out on a mission to rescue an undercover operative from the Skrulls, they manage to ambush the Starforce and Vers got capture in the process.

The Skrull commander, Talos (Mendelsohn), have Vers subject to memory probe to look for something within her mind. She manages to escape from her captors but ends up in crash-landing in Earth. Her presence in Earth attracts the attention of S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, Nick Fury (Jackson) and Phil Coulson.

After Fury kills a Skrull disguising as Coulson and Vers decides to lay low for a while, they end up meeting each other in a bar where he learns from her that the Skrulls are in Earth and capable of shape-shifting. Vers tells Fury that she has recurring nightmares and saw an old woman named Dr. Wendy Lawson, whom she somehow appears to know her. In addition, she also reveals that she has been on Earth before and her past memories seem to have come back slowly. Both Vers and Fury agree to work together to stop the Skrulls and finding some answers to Ver’s past.

Despite the online trolls claiming the movie will be terrible, those claims are definitely not true. The movie is not bad at all. Although this movie does not live up to the quality of the previous Marvel solo movies and DC’s Wonder Woman, it is still a good and entertaining movie to enjoy. It was a really fun and a nice addition to the franchise before the upcoming Avengers: Endgame in the following month.

Brie Larson’s performance as Captain Marvel is very good and she is definitely born to play the role of this superheroine. Besides her, Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn have done a very impressive performance in this movie. The de-aging process was very well done for Jackson and Clark Gregg and they look exactly younger realistically speaking.

While the movie does have some heart-warming and comedic moments, the plot of the movie is fine but I noticed there are some minor retcons and small continuity errors such as S.H.I.E.L.D. being referred by its abbreviation in this movie but in 2008’s Iron Man (which took place after this movie) had S.H.I.E.L.D. goes by its full name until the end of the movie. I won’t spoil the rest of them here but I leave them for you to find out. If you are willing to overlook these small errors, you will have no problem enjoying the movie.

As mentioned earlier, Avengers: Endgame is just right around the corner and I definitely recommend that you watch this movie first. You know what to do during the credits. Stay back for two post-credits scenes.… Expand

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wesseldjMar 17, 2019

I though this installment and addition to the Marvel Universe was quite well done, not as bad as most reviews pretend it to be, and the low rating it got is more due to political reasons than it is about the movie itself. Which is sad andI though this installment and addition to the Marvel Universe was quite well done, not as bad as most reviews pretend it to be, and the low rating it got is more due to political reasons than it is about the movie itself. Which is sad and pathetic at the same time. Makes you question the credibility of the rating system altogether. The movie review scene have become a political battlefield of trolls and alike.

But back to the movie, it isn't without plotholes, but as like all Marvel movies you have to suspend your believes. Yet again all the superheroes that matters seems to be white caucasians, and the kree and skrull alien race can speak english? Okay Captain Marvel has a universal translator (while the others humans have not and still understood what each other were saying), and she doesnt seem to carry her translator with her all the time, but okay, suspend belief....

Other than that it was an entertaining super hero movie, and Brie Larson did a good job in portraying a confused hero trying to find who she was. Brie was compelling, funny, rebellious, great chemistry with Samuel Jackson, a good role model for the kids and towards the end she really makes you believe she can take on the Universe, and that is the accomplishment you need for a super hero movie!… Expand

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ijusthadtosayMar 17, 2019

I prefer humble super heros and the backstory was predictable. The movie falls flat in many ways. Casting choice was wrong for this movie. Not looking forward to more smug scenes from Brie Larson. All powerful hero with no threats orI prefer humble super heros and the backstory was predictable. The movie falls flat in many ways. Casting choice was wrong for this movie. Not looking forward to more smug scenes from Brie Larson. All powerful hero with no threats or weaknesses so what is the point....the end.… Expand

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Brev_KarlausMar 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. At the end of the day a Marvel movie with the right music to set a mood and a good budget for impressive graphics.
However the one thing that got the most reactions in the theater was no human but a cat. This is something to consider when an animal upstages the human actors.
The supporting cast did a great job with what they were given.
The main character however seems to be a peculiar case of a superheroine.
Superheroes are supposed to have something in them that makes them want to go beyond and risk their life. A personal stake, an ideal or a loved one.
Carol Danvers gave me the feeling that she is just there and doing what she does for the heck of it instead of some heroic aspiration or necessity. Even if there was a deeper reason in there it was not expanded.
She is not a very inspiring heroine, she its more of a power fantasy/fanfiction self-insert character.
In terms of power she is a bit too strong for making a thrilling story out of it. It is rare that a hero/heroine is made so powerful that an entire army with enough firepower to blow up the Earth makes a U-turn and flees. They usually at least try their luck for the sake of some entertaining action.
This highlights another issue. There is no real villain to overcome through a struggle. All of them are too weak to provide a conflict to this protagonist
It is a fun movie but Carol Danvers is not the right hero/heroine to the face of the MCU/Avengers moving forward.
I can remember more from last years infinity war/black panther than the recent Captain Marvel, it was that forgetable

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dancingmothMar 17, 2019

Wasted. I went to "Captain Marvel" with extremely low expectations, so film could make at least a minimum effort to entertain me. But, alas, he failed. It is a pain to watch the collapse of one of the most beloved cinematic universe. I do notWasted. I went to "Captain Marvel" with extremely low expectations, so film could make at least a minimum effort to entertain me. But, alas, he failed. It is a pain to watch the collapse of one of the most beloved cinematic universe. I do not know who can be satisfied by seeing a product of such a low quality. Definitely not me. Neither the acting of Brie Larson, nor special effects, nor the script, nor the direction can claim a positive assessment. Marvel Studio had all the necessary resources to do something really worthwhile. But why should they do that? Maybe on the eve of the "Endgame", everyone will go to the theaters? As it turned out, this is far from truth. Somebody can try to convince us that the film was a victim of bloodthirsty trolls, but in fact, there is only one victim - the viewer. Let the negative reviews disappear, try to hide the truth, but it’s not so easy to fool us. I hope that the voice of common sense will win, because we, in the end, we deserved more for our sincere fan love.… Expand

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MiketheSwitMar 17, 2019

Bland as Brie Larson saying the word bland. It's unfortunate because the character has potential, although they were a bit heavy-handed in writing her as a "strong female character despite the male establishment." I enjoyed Captain Marvel'sBland as Brie Larson saying the word bland. It's unfortunate because the character has potential, although they were a bit heavy-handed in writing her as a "strong female character despite the male establishment." I enjoyed Captain Marvel's relationship with her "mentor" played by Jude Law. Jude Law did as good a job as he could have with what they edited into the movie; sadly I still don't remember what his character's completely forgettable name is. Ben Mendelsohn played a great likable character. Samuel L. Jackson pretty much saved the movie, and it would have been nice if they did more with Lashana Lynch's character Maria Rambaeu. This movie creates many plot holes on how it fits into the MCU, and additionally, it retcons details to shoe-horn Capt. Marvel as a more meaningful character into the MCU. All of the blame for this movie's failings aren't on Brie Larson alone, as the director's and Kevin Feige are also why this movie feels so forced. It's sad because I know this movie was made after Endgame and now I'm wary about Captain Marvel's heavy-handed blandness in Endgame.… Expand

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PlatiMar 16, 2019

What do you get when you cross Green Lantern, a boring script, and a feminist agenda? Captain Marvel of course! This movie was painful, I suppose it's worth seeing at some point since it does kind of setup End Game, but my God it was bad.

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DeLillyMar 16, 2019

What should I say? If a cat is THE highlight of a movie (and far more entertaining than the main protagonist) maybe I should have watched some cat videos instead.

The movie doesn't tell a good (or even above-average) story and the action isWhat should I say? If a cat is THE highlight of a movie (and far more entertaining than the main protagonist) maybe I should have watched some cat videos instead.

The movie doesn't tell a good (or even above-average) story and the action is mediocre at best. Some jokes work, but most don't. It all feels a little uninspired and the main character is perhaps the most boring superhero so far in the MCU. Captain Marvel isn't even a hero in the classic sense as she has no weaknesses to overcome and no superior opponent to defeat. The way she is depicted it would be really hard to relate to her - which I didn't.

The movie might be entertaining for hardcore fans of the franchise or people that just want to shut their brains off to chill a little. But if you want an inspiring story or convincing characters just look somewhere else.… Expand

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JosieSmilesMar 16, 2019

I had started to become a little disenfranchized with all of the superhero movies lately and was not even interested in seeing this one, but I am super glad that I did. It isn't the same old story and the characters actually depth. I'm gladI had started to become a little disenfranchized with all of the superhero movies lately and was not even interested in seeing this one, but I am super glad that I did. It isn't the same old story and the characters actually depth. I'm glad my friends talked me into going because I loved it.… Expand

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capndarkduckMar 16, 2019

Some questionable retcons, a paper thin plot and a flat performance from the main character result in a straight-up bad MCU film, the only MCU film I actively did not enjoy and could not get absorbed in. Even for Thor Dark World or Hulk, ISome questionable retcons, a paper thin plot and a flat performance from the main character result in a straight-up bad MCU film, the only MCU film I actively did not enjoy and could not get absorbed in. Even for Thor Dark World or Hulk, I still found myself absorbed and enjoying the ride. Maybe Captain Marvel wasn't made for me, but I think films should be for everyone. I don't see any sort of groundbreaking benefit to the world to showing sexist caricatures of male bullies being proven wrong ("you know why they call it a cockpit right?") by a totally unrelatable and unlikeable main character. It doesn't matter if the main character is male or female, I just want them to have some qualities that I can identify with or at least appreciate… Expand

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semnet001Mar 16, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Marvel is an SJW pacted movie that no one wants to see. It has more plot hole than any movie i have seen in a long time. The main plot is to protect a Kree scientist Marvel and her new faster than light engine from the Skrulls. Now in order to get to earth both races would already have Faster than light engines. The kree scientist Marvel needs to join the US military to use there tech to make the engine even though this kree scientist has a lab on a cloaked satelite orbiting earth. And how does the kree scientist join the us military with BLUE BLOOD. The ulimate SJW moment is when the Skrulls are Refuges separated from their families witch is clearly a comment on imigration reform. Writers and director need to read more about the Marvel Universe and what has happened before. I will not pay to see an entertainment movie that tells me what I should think about politics in america. the only reason that the movie did so well the first weekend was that, a. the fans where looking for Avengers Endgame links and b. Disney used the media to inflat ticket sales.… Expand

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charlibobMar 16, 2019

I wouldn't say this is a bad film, it's definitely not as bad as Iron Man 2&3 or Thor: The Dark World. But, for me this is one of the most disappointing movies Marvel has made so far. The chemistry between Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson isI wouldn't say this is a bad film, it's definitely not as bad as Iron Man 2&3 or Thor: The Dark World. But, for me this is one of the most disappointing movies Marvel has made so far. The chemistry between Brie Larson and Samuel L Jackson is great, the cats cool and the visuals and score are both good. Plus the CGI to de-age Fury and Coulson is amazing That's about everything I enjoyed in this movie. Brie Larson as Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) comes across as fairly wooden and has no weaknesses to speak of, therefore not giving me any reason to care about her. The only character development we get is that she recovers her memories and she becomes more powerful at the end of the film, at no point is defeated or facing a significant amount of difficulty. Her powers don't make sense in how/why she got them and what her limits are, leaving me with a lot of questions on her capabilities. Some of the supporting characters are okay. Fury is okay I guess and the alien cat's cute. Everyone else is either boring or underdeveloped, both good and evil characters.

The villains in the film follow the standard Marvel Villain formula of being forgettable and uninteresting, and are brushed aside by Captain Marvel pretty easily.

The tone of the film is jumping to about three different ways throughout the film. At one point being like a buddy cop film between Fury and Danvers and then a film about sisterhood between Danvers and her pilot friend (can't remember her name). This made this film seem like different directors tried to make it throughout production and it's noticeable. The scores okay, got nothing against it and the other sounds and soundtracks are all fine.

The visuals are also good. Nothing to brag about when compared to the likes of other Marvel films but their good. The main problem in this film however is the retconing and the blatant attempts at rewriting established events in the MCU to make Captain Marvel the number 1 superhero in the franchise. It's so obvious that any semi-hardcore MCU fan will notice it and will be confused as to why the origins (E.g. the origins of the Avengers initiative) has been changed in this film when its already been established.

Marvel, Disney and Brie Larson have forced everyone to believe that Captain Marvel is going to be the next leader of the Avengers, the new Iron Man or Captain America to replace them once they're gone, and this was before the movie was even released. Captain Marvel doesn't deserve this position with 1 mediocre film. Now the reason for this film being mediocre I think doesn't lie with Brie at all, she is a good actress, her Oscar award proves that. But it felt that Captain Marvel was shoved into the MCU and given a short amount of time to make, making the film seem rushed and opening a lot of plot holes in the MCU. This isn't the fault of the actress, it's the fault of the writers and those that approved the script for this film. If you just want an action movie with lots of action and visuals, you'll probably like this film. But if you want interesting characters, a good plot or you're just a die-hard MCU fan, you'll probably be disappointed in this film.… Expand

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oakieoakMar 12, 2019

Larson had one emotion the whole movie, so acting bad. All answers to fan's questions were stupid and non creative, totally disconnect from the MCU. Twist was interesting, yet the rest of the movie was dull and nothing happened. It just wasLarson had one emotion the whole movie, so acting bad. All answers to fan's questions were stupid and non creative, totally disconnect from the MCU. Twist was interesting, yet the rest of the movie was dull and nothing happened. It just was not a fun movie.… Expand

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SharKataMar 16, 2019

This movie is simply good. Nice plot, great humour. Taking its time to develop the characters, not focused on violence over the actual weight of what's happening as other Marvel movies tend to do. Relatable. As a movie I would honestly giveThis movie is simply good. Nice plot, great humour. Taking its time to develop the characters, not focused on violence over the actual weight of what's happening as other Marvel movies tend to do. Relatable. As a movie I would honestly give it a 8/10 because it still is a superhero "burger" movie, not Casablanca. But seeing the hateful comments with people giving lowest possible score, I am adding for balance. Guys, just let us have some fun too. Smile! ;)… Expand

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bdbrashMar 16, 2019

Fun, good action, Brie did fine. The supporting cast were great. Some parts felt a little forced. Definitely doesn’t deserve the hate it’s getting.

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AndrewBurgeMar 16, 2019

Do you know why "Wonder Woman" worked as a women-empowering film? Because she is a symbol through her attitude and the fact that her actions spoke louder than words. Gal Gadot had no godlike superpowers, but her inspiring presence andDo you know why "Wonder Woman" worked as a women-empowering film? Because she is a symbol through her attitude and the fact that her actions spoke louder than words. Gal Gadot had no godlike superpowers, but her inspiring presence and principles transformed her into a feminine tour-de-force. And then comes Brie Larson.

"Captain Marvel" is, more or less, "Wonder Woman" for teenage ladies who feel they should be extra-appreciated simply because they happen to be born with two XX chromosomes. There are scenes of visual beauty, bravado, grandeur, but lacking action. The early scenes when Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) had flashes about her past, linger on for too long as if they are trying to push an idea without any real effort. The last scenes in which she soars through the sky are a delight for the pupil, but again they almost feel like an angry release.

With her feet grounded, Larson is funny and rebellious, at least when she is not annoying and condescending. Happily she is joined by an always natural, free-flowing MF'er by the name of Samuel L. Jackson playing my favorite version of Nick Fury. He is young, as is the world around him. The constant 90's references are great for laughs, if nothing else. I mean, come on, what is cooler than having an important moment in the plot slowed by the imminent loading line of a CRT monitor white PC--hey, where is the file that will reveal my past? Hold on, it's loading.

But while Larson might be a bit toxic, I was surprised by that unexpected twist around the film's middle which I will not spoil here and, for a brief moment, this film went deeper than any Marvel film did, as Carol was struggling with her identity. The way in which the characters in "Dark City" had their memories and identities twisted came into my mind at that point. As expected, though, the film moved on from that path pretty quickly.

This film could have been and should have been the big break for powerful women as it boasted many firsts for the ladies in a Marvel film--not only the first female lead but also the first female to compose the soundtrack. Starting from the music, the girl power anthem is strong here, if only it were women power.… Expand

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ScrummasterMar 16, 2019

Not very good. I kept looking at my watch as to when it would end. The plot did not make a lot of sense. The action scenes were stilted and had a lot of cuts, which made viewing them kind of painful. Maybe Brie is not a very physicalNot very good. I kept looking at my watch as to when it would end. The plot did not make a lot of sense. The action scenes were stilted and had a lot of cuts, which made viewing them kind of painful. Maybe Brie is not a very physical actor so they need to cut a lot? She also seemed very blase and not really into her role. If you want a female superhero then Wonder Woman is VASTLY superior to Captain Marvel in every way. It feels as if the mainstream critics are pushing this movie because she is a female superhero.… Expand

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lehuyducMar 16, 2019

Plot holes everywhere, contradicting previous Marvel movies.
The character development is absolutely terrible, it's actually worse than some random anime. Carol faces no struggle (unless you consider playing baseball as a girl a struggle),Plot holes everywhere, contradicting previous Marvel movies.
The character development is absolutely terrible, it's actually worse than some random anime. Carol faces no struggle (unless you consider playing baseball as a girl a struggle), and the shocking plot twist that's supposed to be life-changing gets wiped away after 5 minutes, all while her acting/expression conveys little emotion and is unnatural. The "hero" gets unlimited power for basically no sacrifice, struggle, or hardship, if we compare her to the likes of Ironman or Thor or Captain America.
The boss fights feel like I'm watching Dragon Ball Z. She suffers DC Superman syndrome, you can leave all other characters at home and the result of the fights will be the same. The main character considers herself as some savior-of-the-oppressed, but only give them fish, while not intending to teach them how to fish.… Expand

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hed3rdMar 16, 2019

Boring. Over-used plot devices, over-used cookie cutter characters. They even used the line 'We've got a bogey on our tail and he's coming in fast...' UGH. This movie looks and feels like it was shot in the 90's. Should have known once theBoring. Over-used plot devices, over-used cookie cutter characters. They even used the line 'We've got a bogey on our tail and he's coming in fast...' UGH. This movie looks and feels like it was shot in the 90's. Should have known once the hype machine went into overdrive what a dud this is. I want my money back.… Expand

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kivayugimotoMar 16, 2019

Another great Marvel movie; which will lead to the last Avenger's End Game movie! The rapport between Captain Marvel and Nick Fury makes it a fun movie to see.

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WJ0067Mar 16, 2019

boring, hokey fight scenes and not in a good way, and the cgi is cartoonish

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Ash69Mar 16, 2019

Very boring, and very weak film for marvel. I don't know what's worse than a movie or an actress... It's a complete failure for marvel.(

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Krayton86Mar 16, 2019

Hi!

This movie is boring! It has a character, that has no weakness, has no character development! Bad SGI at the wery end! And the marketing for this movie lied to all the people, by saying, it is tied to END GAME. No it's not! You wont missHi!

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

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EmreBilMar 16, 2019

This movie is underrated everyone is making a big deal about the actors performance in my opinion it’s on my top 5 favorite movies and she was great, she won actor of the year.

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JoltlordMar 16, 2019

Fury and Talos are both fun but Larson lacks the charisma of other MCU leads.
Action scenes are not great and are often obscured or happen in dark locations.
Effects are decent at best, Some off the masks used for the Skrulls were prettyFury and Talos are both fun but Larson lacks the charisma of other MCU leads.
Action scenes are not great and are often obscured or happen in dark locations.
Effects are decent at best, Some off the masks used for the Skrulls were pretty bad.
The writing is poor and there are numerous plotholes.
The way Fury loses his eye is very stupid.… Expand

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LeFrenchmanMar 12, 2019

The first Female-led MCU Movie is its first Turkey! The money wasted on this should have been better spent on giving us an Adult-rated Black Widow.
Its good points
Samuel Jackson, Clark Gregg and an Australian Skrull! (The only reson thisThe first Female-led MCU Movie is its first Turkey! The money wasted on this should have been better spent on giving us an Adult-rated Black Widow.
Its good points
Samuel Jackson, Clark Gregg and an Australian Skrull! (The only reson this gets a 1 score)
the bad points (pretty much everything else)

Sloppy directing/editing - All over the place and overlong, poor set pieces
predicatble and poor/lazy scripting - Many scenes stolen wholesale from other movies (not hommages - Ripoffs. light sabers, pod racing, Indiana Jones) - the mid credit scene should have been at the end, and the unfunny and so predictable end scene removed entirely. A cat coughing up a "furball". Must have taken the writers hours to figure that out!
Calling said cat a "flarkin" so that they could use the predictablly unfunny "Flarkin Cat" line!

Dark, as in can't see a bloody thing! I thought i was in a DC movie!
Pointless plot and gaping errors. Why do the Kree want a faster than light drive when they have JumpGate tech!? (ie wormholes)

As to the "lay it on with a back-Ho" Gender politics - well we have Marvel's puppet masters for that!
Unfortunately, this pointless movie reeks of Disney's "influence" and its neverending quest in princessifying the world. Disney fail to understand that Marvel's Comics (and by extension the movies that derive from them) are 95% read by males, yet D/M keep churning out female led books that struggle to get past 6 issues (Squirrel Girl and Moon Girl are being artificially sustained, apparently)
there are exceptions - black widow/Scarlet witch.
In fact, the MCU had the most powerful character pre-Snap. Scarlet witch was holding off thanos AND trying to destroy the Vision's gem simultaneously. In the comics, she said "no more mutants" and nearly all were gone. I wish Wanda would do "No more kree Supergirl" because that is what CM is turing into. Endgame will suffer from this if Ms marvel rescues the universe from the big bad MALE.… Expand

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ZygzagoonMar 13, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. While the character of Captain Marvel is enjoyable to watch, telling Earth-people she is from space with an almost reckless amusement compared to, say, your standard Star Fleet officer, the world around her seems lazy and un-immersive. Right from the get-go, we are only permitted to see Hala through a high-up window. This is the opposite of immersive. Alita let us walk the streets of her city. Really, we should have been given a chance to walk with Carol to one of her training sessions at Hala's ground-level--and see the skrull propaganda on the billboards!

This crime is repeated throughout the movie. We barely get a sense of Maria's house, for example, because the setting is barely introduced; Carol magically appears there instead of actually ENTERING the setting. We should follow her as she approaches the house, seeing her emotions as she sees the letterbox etc.

What does this all amount to? A greater focus from the audience on the clunky scene transitions, odd pacing and technical works behind the movie, because we cannot get into the world itself.… Expand

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CalendyrMar 15, 2019

Went to see the movie with very low expectation but it still managed to disapoint me with a boring story and some stupid moments. Even the action scenes were bland. Went there to make sure to be up to date on all the info regardingWent to see the movie with very low expectation but it still managed to disapoint me with a boring story and some stupid moments. Even the action scenes were bland. Went there to make sure to be up to date on all the info regarding Endgame... wasted my time, nothing in there is on a need to know for Endgame.… Expand

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judaslmonsterMar 15, 2019

Don't listen to the white men trying to destroy this movie simply because of something Brie Larson "said", which first of all she absolutely never said (it was about another movie and she was talking about movie critics, saying most movieDon't listen to the white men trying to destroy this movie simply because of something Brie Larson "said", which first of all she absolutely never said (it was about another movie and she was talking about movie critics, saying most movie critics were white men, and that there should be women and people of color too for the critics to be more diverse and accurate WHICH IS ABSOLUTELY TRUE), and that second of all doesn't have anything to do with the movie itself, which was as good as the other marvel movies I went to watch in my life.… Expand

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pkbechMar 15, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Meh movie. The story telling is disjoint and doesn't work very well. And occasionally weighted, down by an attempt at bland and misguided political message. Main character is unrelatable, unemotional and overpowered. The movie is somewhat saved by some of the supporting cast that sometimes deliver something interesting.

As one of the enemies says once to Captain marvel : 'I never really liked you' the heroine never really become a character you hope succed... I felt bad for the evil space general when his entire fleets missiles gets destroyed by this strange flying fire girl...… Expand

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RadicalizadoMar 15, 2019

The movie is great! I don't' know why the people is detesting it. Brie Larson is perfect as Captain Marvel , Samuel L. Jackson does the best version of Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn does the villian with the best motivation of the MCU. TheThe movie is great! I don't' know why the people is detesting it. Brie Larson is perfect as Captain Marvel , Samuel L. Jackson does the best version of Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn does the villian with the best motivation of the MCU. The fight scenes are OK, the visual effects just it's worse in the end, the character of Jude Law isn´t so good, Ronan and Korath are pointless and, the worst thing in the movie, the direction of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck are annoing.… Expand

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AndreLee7Mar 15, 2019

Captain Marvel is a pretty bad straight to DVD movie and the worst MCU movie period. Terrible cinematography, terrible fights and choreography, pretty bad CGI (only Fury's younger face looks good), cringeworthy acting and dialogue, worstCaptain Marvel is a pretty bad straight to DVD movie and the worst MCU movie period. Terrible cinematography, terrible fights and choreography, pretty bad CGI (only Fury's younger face looks good), cringeworthy acting and dialogue, worst protagonist ever. Brie Larson as Captain Mary Sue is really bad and i just hope that she doesn't ruin the Endgame for me.… Expand

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ArmitasMar 15, 2019

Fair review despite the politicization. The movie appears rushed. The first half of it was really mediocre, the dialogue was awkward, with no coherent flow and the acting was flat and uninspiring with the main heroes. Then half way throughFair review despite the politicization. The movie appears rushed. The first half of it was really mediocre, the dialogue was awkward, with no coherent flow and the acting was flat and uninspiring with the main heroes. Then half way through it's like they switched directors and you start loving the characters and actually want them to win. I assure you the last half is really good, I wanted to stand up and cheer but there was just 5 other people at the matinee. If you have been watching the other Marvel movies you are not going to want to miss this.

This movie is a 5-8. Peoples feelings about this movie are highly politicized because of Bree's comments but the movie did not appear to reflect those views. It is unfortunate that the beginning was so rushed, or whatever happened because I would really like to see a sequel done right.… Expand

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D0nkiMar 15, 2019

It's an okay movie for a Friday night. The issue is that the movie feels like filler for some extra cash-grab before End Game. It is an entertaining movie, but the best moments never come from Captain Marvel, instead the fun parts revolveIt's an okay movie for a Friday night. The issue is that the movie feels like filler for some extra cash-grab before End Game. It is an entertaining movie, but the best moments never come from Captain Marvel, instead the fun parts revolve around the other characters. She is supposedly built up to be strongest character in the MCU, yet there is nothing about her actions or powers that would sustain that argument, so it'll be very awkward if she's going to be the game changer in End Game.… Expand

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HiroyuukiMar 15, 2019

one of the worse marvel movie universe, brie larson just meh.. story line is boring.. the only good thing is the goose the cat so its definitely cat / 10. i like the relationship between goose and nick fury (except the part how nick lost his eye....)

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LatinCritic13Mar 15, 2019

Captain Marvel soars when it comes to faithfulness to Carol Danvers' fish out of water origin story, but it somehow falls very bland when most parts of this movie gets tonally serious and it doesn't quite fit right. And Goose the Cat is aCaptain Marvel soars when it comes to faithfulness to Carol Danvers' fish out of water origin story, but it somehow falls very bland when most parts of this movie gets tonally serious and it doesn't quite fit right. And Goose the Cat is a scene stealer not going to lie about that and even the lovely tribute to the legend. I hate to say it, but Wonder Woman was a way better superheroine film than this.… Expand

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AXSwiftMar 15, 2019

The worst part of this film is Brie Larson's acting although I'm fairly sure that was the fault of the writers. I left the movie unsure of who Carol Danvers was as Larson kept switching between this aloof stoic or a passionate hothead. AgainThe worst part of this film is Brie Larson's acting although I'm fairly sure that was the fault of the writers. I left the movie unsure of who Carol Danvers was as Larson kept switching between this aloof stoic or a passionate hothead. Again this is not Brie larson's fault, if anything it is a good thing because now the Russo brother's have her character as a blank slate to work with. The supporting cast was very good except the child actor, but of course it's a child actor so can't fault her too much. Again, this movie didn't do anything wrong exactly but it did not do anything well.… Expand

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kiranboseMar 15, 2019

Super movie.Performance of Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel is outstanding.Post Credits Scene is the best.

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eagleeyevikingMar 15, 2019

While there are segments in the film that entertain, "Captain Marvel" suffers from a messy plot and side-plots, uninspiring action sequences, and bland acting.

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RaymoifulMar 15, 2019

Looks like MCU has officially its own Mary Sue character - overpowered, underdeveoped and one dimensional. They should work on deepening her character in the next Cap Marvel solo movie, as I don't think there is enough room for it in Endgame.

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PerentieMar 14, 2019

Captain Marvel's plot couldn't have been more idiotic if it had been written in crayon. Not only did the writers embarrass themselves, they trashed and contradicted well-established MCU canon. Nick Fury was cinematically emasculated andCaptain Marvel's plot couldn't have been more idiotic if it had been written in crayon. Not only did the writers embarrass themselves, they trashed and contradicted well-established MCU canon. Nick Fury was cinematically emasculated and allowed to do nothing more than coo and burble over a bloody CAT through the entire movie. Apparently Brie Larson couldn't tolerate sharing the spotlight with a character more 'masculine' than herself. And the Tessaract, a potentially WORLD-ENDING artifact which was previously fished out of the North Atlantic by Howard Stark after Steve Rogers ditched the plane carrying it--and himself--to save the North American eastern seaboard from annihilation? Nawwww... It was puked up on Fury's desk by the cat!!! Puh-LEEEZ! My five year-old granddaughter wouldn't buy that! Was this pathetic shill not 'inclusive' enough without pandering to the crazy cat-ladies??? I hope Avengers Endgame can pull the MCU out of the waste-pile into which Captain Marvel has just crashed it. The franchise was too well-done to be utterly ruined by such unprofessional stupidity.… Expand

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TrippyBearMar 15, 2019

Movie is pretty meh. Not the worst, but FAR from the best. Also relies too much on 90's nostalgia. Sam Jackson carries this movie mostly. Sucks they just made Monica Rambeau a child when she was Captain Marvel way before Carol Danvers. OhMovie is pretty meh. Not the worst, but FAR from the best. Also relies too much on 90's nostalgia. Sam Jackson carries this movie mostly. Sucks they just made Monica Rambeau a child when she was Captain Marvel way before Carol Danvers. Oh well. Bring on Endgame.… Expand

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wayne_poshMar 15, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The marketing surrounding Marvel Studio's Captain Marvel, leading up to its release, hyped an effects-driven spectacle focused on an unassumingly powerful lead-actress promising to go higher, further and faster. And on those expectations, Captain Marvel mostly follows through and only falls short when directly compared to its MCU brethren and other superhero titans like DC's Wonder Woman.

The film opens with a flashback montage disguised as a bad dream of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) containing scenes and dialogue begging the audience to ask questions like: who is she? Where is she from? What is her role in this universe? And as audience members, we unfortunately already know the answers to all of these questions: Carol Danvers. Earth. She's going to whoop Thanos' ass. But the film proceeds as if we don't already know this. Once we put those questions aside, we are properly introduced to Danvers in a sparring (both physical and verbal) session with Jude Law's Yon-Rogg, the leader of her Kree military unit. In this sequence, we get a brief view into the conflict that is supposed to frame the rest of the movie: Danvers is plagued by an identity crisis beset by amnesia and others constantly convincing her to not embrace her true self and place limits (both physical and metaphorical) on herself. Shortly after this, a military operation goes awry, and Danvers is captured by the devious Skrull militants and is spirited away to Earth where the real plot and our protagonist's hero's journey begins.

The 90s aesthetic of the film is hit and miss. I found myself bobbing my head to familiar 90s rock and pop anthems throughout, but felt a twinge of nausea when I saw my third separate era-appropriate band t-shirt. But besides rock music and flannel, the world feels a legitimate MCU analog to the real-world's grunge era. Radio dials and payphones flank scenes with experimental Quinjets and SHIELD operatives. Many have praised the de-aging of Sam Jackson's Nick Fury and for good reason: you'd be hard-pressed to spot the difference between this version of SLJ and his appearance in Goodfellas. The only visual shortcomings arrive during the heavy action sequences. With a character who can fly, create energy blasts, and rock a gravity-defying mohawk, this movie deserved top-notch CGI; what we get is dicey visuals with often floaty looking characters resembling videogame avatars. All in all, the visuals neither make or break this movie. Fortunately, this film shines when the characters stop punching and brooding and start talking to each other.

There is a buddy cop aspect between Larson and Jackson that pleases mostly, with Jackson shouldering most of that load. Even Larson's brief interaction with a rent-a-cop dishes out a couple of good laughs. But the best pairings come late in the game between Larson and two supporting characters played by Lashana Lynch and Ben Mendelsohn. The former relationship represents a forgotten past with Lynch playing ex-fighter pilot Maria Rambeau who both Danvers' best friend and a key figure in rediscovering her lost memories. The chemistry between the two actresses allows the movie true sentiment and creates a reason to finally root for our main character. It's slightly disappointing that the film didn't capitalize more so on this dynamic. The latter of the aforementioned relationships represents Danvers' future and ascension to heroism. Mendelsohn plays a wartorn Skrull who is revealed to be not a terrorist but refugee seeking a new home for his displaced people. This is a refreshing take on both the comic book lore and the actor's range; it's great to see Mendelsohn in a role that evokes compassion rather than hate. It's with these interpersonal exploits that the movie ultimately allows Larson to bring her character to life so to speak and instill confidence in a future with this franchise.

By the end of the film, the audience gets a mixed bag of surprises and familiar ground; exciting and underwhelming scenes. The film does bookend itself with impressive and fun action while allowing characters to drive most of 2 hour and 5 minute run-time. Although, ultimately, this film does fall slightly short on its claim to go higher, further and faster than its competitors, the real reward to the fans is the resonance of Captain Marvel's personal relationships and the promise that her character will be a badass, but will also offer an empathetic presence among a laundry list of ego-centric superheroes paving the way for a variety of narrative to come.… Expand

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crono14Mar 15, 2019

I feel like you could have replaced our main character with a cardboard box and it might have been a little better of a movie. Plenty of great female heroes, but I didn't feel any character growth here. All around, this movie was pretty boring.

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TrevorsViewMar 14, 2019

Our feelings have the capacity to spark decisions that when strongly justified, leave a legacy. Notice Captain Hook: after losing a hand to some flying brat and a crocodile. His pain and fear fueled an ambition dedicated to ridding Peter PanOur feelings have the capacity to spark decisions that when strongly justified, leave a legacy. Notice Captain Hook: after losing a hand to some flying brat and a crocodile. His pain and fear fueled an ambition dedicated to ridding Peter Pan in order to rest peacefully. As a result, James Matthew Barrie’s creation remains to this day one of the most iconic villains across literature, theater, and cinema. There’s no similar emotional drive from anyone in Captain Marvel, a movie that shows how badly Earth needs someone out of our own world to fight off the great evil Marvel Studios created.

The problems start with the aliens. Remember how Star Trek famously used its aliens as cultural symbolism for more abstract concepts based on the time each episode and movie were made? I remember during my college years twice watching the old Star Trek episode, Let That Be Your Last Battlefield, where the crew meets two beings white on one side of the face and black on the other, to represent the Civil Rights Movement. Marvel’s cheap way of utilizing that is through its alien race of the Skrulls, shape-shifters who could be anyone at any moment: Nick Fury, Stan Lee, Thanos, etcetera. You know, exactly what Invasion of the Body Snatchers did. Yet boys watching this movie will five minutes later forget the overbeaten communism/terrorism allegory as it’s used improperly.

The other world outside our planet, Carol’s home of Hala, feels less like something that will captivate viewers of all ages, and more a like bland inspiration off anyplace that isn’t the United States, leading into unintentional offensive territory much like how Doctor Strange insults the culture of Buddhist monks. Talk about lost opportunities! At least the actual human characters are represented better than the fictional ethnicities of blue-face and green-face; still doesn’t make them good role models, however.

Brie Larson fails to empower women into being perfect leaders as she expresses no prodigy in her performance of distracting plasma-fists—at least Scarlet Johansson puts SOME effort into Black Widow. Captain Marvel marks a massive step-down from Captain America, a man who, unlike his female version, still manages to convey a smidgen of believability through clear strengths and weaknesses. While Marvel Studios' Black Panther coincided (perhaps intentionally) with the Black Lives Matter movement, this movie seems to be well-timed (also could be intentional) with the rising feminist movement. The problem with that is they don’t know how to make a good movie out of a suggested political agenda.

Heck, Brie is just doing the opposite of what she intends, degrading both men and women with her pathetic moments. The origin of her costume colors tries for inspiration, and a scene of claustrophobic corridors midway through has the thrills, and the explanation to how Nick Fury got his eyepatch is appropriately funny, but all the highest points coupled alongside Annette Bening’s painful exchanges with Brie (seriously, they barely let the other finish their sentences) render the cool moments worthless.

The heavy reliance on flashbacks establishes another reason why Captain Marvel goes against what it wants to achieve. While events depict the genesis of S.H.I.E.L.D., it turns annoyingly obtrusive to see Carol’s memories of getting back up after falling down when a conversation would have sufficed. Not to mention the cameraman makes everything too dark and foggy in space and didn’t even bother thinking through how to shoot the scenes in California. The intense lack of care from everyone behind this project tempts one of the Skrulls to shout, “I’m the captain now!” Or better, “There’s no crying in baseball!” Yeah, there are plenty of nineties references in this movie set in that very decade, but not for plot purposes, just aimless nostalgia. These include the kind-of-funny: taking a long time to play a CD, but mostly the cheap: “I’m Just a Girl” playing over the final fight, and a Terminator 2: Judgment Day rip-off of, “I need your clothes, your boots, and your motorcycle.”

It’s straight-up insulting how much this story copies familiarity, including all the lazy plot conveniences that subject this entire screenplay as a massive step down for Marvel Studios. For instance, Carol flies an escape pod perfectly without ever having seen it before, then crash lands by coincidence in her home of six years earlier (of all places)! Marvel’s ship must have let its anchor down way back in 2014 yet somehow keep rowing. Thus, they sunk.… Expand

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DasorrowMar 15, 2019

this movie was boring. The puns horrible. the only good thing about this movie is the support cast you could completely change the main character and it would most likely be a better film. Its about women coming outta their cage while stillthis movie was boring. The puns horrible. the only good thing about this movie is the support cast you could completely change the main character and it would most likely be a better film. Its about women coming outta their cage while still being caged in the cage. this movies a joke the main actor is a sexist joke and a racist against white males. good luck in you future career hun your gonna need it with those acting "Skills".… Expand

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codysher12Mar 15, 2019

Brie Larson was such a bad choice for the title role. Truly a charisma vacuum. The highlights of the movie were Jude Law's character, Nick Fury and Talos. Other than that, one of the worst Mavel movies ever.

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jlogx87Mar 15, 2019

The film was mostly boring with a few moments of mediocre, de jure Marvel action sequences. Most of the characters were one-dimensional, dry, and just plain boring. It's not the worst MCU film, but it's definitely not the best. The filmThe film was mostly boring with a few moments of mediocre, de jure Marvel action sequences. Most of the characters were one-dimensional, dry, and just plain boring. It's not the worst MCU film, but it's definitely not the best. The film mainly feel like it never gets off the ground, which is a shame because Captain Marvel could be part of a great story that's rich and engaging. Unfortunately, we never get that here. I also like how the whole plot is revealed in the first five minutes of the film.… Expand

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RaegnarokMar 15, 2019

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

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

I give this movie a 2.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

That is why the film suffered. That is why it is a 2 from me. It could have been so much better with a better, less wooden actress/actor and it could have been so much better with more focus on story other than politics.… Expand

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vampireboarMar 15, 2019

Ignore the review bombing, this is one of the best Marvel films. Had a great time.

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rainsmeeMar 15, 2019

This movie is not good. Not good to watch and not good for the future of Marvel movies itself. Hacky and trite with a fair support class. The problem lies in its "star". The character is not likable in the vein of Tony Stark or CaptainThis movie is not good. Not good to watch and not good for the future of Marvel movies itself. Hacky and trite with a fair support class. The problem lies in its "star". The character is not likable in the vein of Tony Stark or Captain America. It has nothing to do w/ gender and everything to do w/ good storytelling. I'd watch a Ellen Ripley or a Diana Prince over this. Brie is not interested or interesting.… Expand

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AfcuserMar 15, 2019

Worst MCU movie until now, bland main character, the cat had more personality. The plot was bad, the jokes didn't land with the audience and the action was heretic and boring.

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Nex_JenMar 15, 2019

Fun Movie. Well done. As good as any Marvel Entry. Laid the groundwork. One of the best Stan Lee Cameos ever. Unless your some bigoted, mental midget "man", you'll probably really enjoy this. Not the best MCU film, but certainly a reallyFun Movie. Well done. As good as any Marvel Entry. Laid the groundwork. One of the best Stan Lee Cameos ever. Unless your some bigoted, mental midget "man", you'll probably really enjoy this. Not the best MCU film, but certainly a really good one. Brie NAILS it!
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KabindasMar 15, 2019

Worst MCU movie. Everything gets even worse when nick fury calls her a warrior and the protagonist calls herself a warrior hero. Seriously? To call yourself a hero? The hero should always be the last person to do it. The hero title has to beWorst MCU movie. Everything gets even worse when nick fury calls her a warrior and the protagonist calls herself a warrior hero. Seriously? To call yourself a hero? The hero should always be the last person to do it. The hero title has to be earned, not said. Simply ridiculous.… Expand

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MarkosiasMar 15, 2019

Pros - Cat, VFX, Fury, Mendelsohn, Law
Cons - Plot, Source Material, Larson Guess which parts are more important.
Overall it's a waste of an opportunity for a proper Ms. Marvel (One of my top 3 Marvel Heroes pre-MCU) introduction to the MCUPros - Cat, VFX, Fury, Mendelsohn, Law
Cons - Plot, Source Material, Larson Guess which parts are more important.
Overall it's a waste of an opportunity for a proper Ms. Marvel (One of my top 3 Marvel Heroes pre-MCU) introduction to the MCU that rides on several other Marvel coattails and nostalgia rather than it's own merit.… Expand

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HansveltMar 15, 2019

Movie says captain marvel is really **** strong for 130min with no story its like a transformer series

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Steven_RodgersMar 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Avengers were named after Carol Danvers? Are you being for real? And Nick Fury lost his eye to a cat? Seriously? It wasn’t even that funny if that’s what they were trying to be at the cost of damaging a character’s backstory. Also should have featured way more of Phil Coulson. Moreover, there was terrible music and scenes which were as I’ve already mentioned just outright not funny , such as Carol accidentally blasting a cardboard cutout of Arnold Schwarzenegger from True Lies. Additionally , many of the fight scenes had a very low standard of camerawork and choreography making it hard to follow what was actually going on. It appeared as if they were trying to hide weak choreography and stunt men as well as CG fight scenes through the use of shaky cameras and very frequent cuts.… Expand

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m23stroMar 15, 2019

It is propaganda movie and serves no propose. Useless feminist film. main character is plain and dumb only good for the tv series not a mainstream film.

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BitmouseMar 14, 2019

More Mary Sue girl power stuff. Tired of other peoples political or social justice views being shooved down my throat. Movies used to be about the people in them and the Dynamics, political or social narratives used to sometimes be a part ofMore Mary Sue girl power stuff. Tired of other peoples political or social justice views being shooved down my throat. Movies used to be about the people in them and the Dynamics, political or social narratives used to sometimes be a part of it, but not the whole narrative.

Blaming the problems of society on men seems to contradict the feminist trend of becoming like men. Can't women become, "successful," whatever the hell that means, by doing their own unique thing and not modelling it after male, "success?"… Expand

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Ghede152Mar 14, 2019

To be fair Captain Marvel is about on par with the other Marvel origin movies; however, to counter the review bombing it deserves a 10 as it is not getting a fair chance.

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momzyknowsbestMar 14, 2019

WOW!! Could Marvel have stuffed anymore liberal sewage into ONE movie. We got your top theme drenched throughout the entire flick: toxic masculinity and we cannot forget the Patriarchy that has completely kept good ol Larson in captivity herWOW!! Could Marvel have stuffed anymore liberal sewage into ONE movie. We got your top theme drenched throughout the entire flick: toxic masculinity and we cannot forget the Patriarchy that has completely kept good ol Larson in captivity her whole life. Only Hollywood could throw a ship full of refugees just seeking a home and not feeling very welcome by anybody into a Marvel movie. Female empowerment is one thing but this is in your face toxic feminism with all the woes of the world on the shoulders of none other than(yep you guessed it): MEN!! Abusive father, traumatic childhood with toxic boys trying to tell her she's not fast enough, smart enough or good enough to be the best she can be; grown up boys laughing at her and discouraging her all throughout her air force training. Oh I almost forgot, the intelligence of a little girl able to counsel her mother into a career at all cost; even if it means leaving her child an orphan because gosh darnit don't men make those flippant decisions everyday?! Brie Larson is a brutal actress and a mouth- piece off the set that only Disney could love. This girl says PASS on this feministic propaganda!!!!… Expand

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AikidojraMar 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It's a bad movie, it's a mess with some pretty unforgivable plot holes, the treatment of Nick Fury reduced to an emasculated joke is just infuriating (pun intended), the gender swapping of Mar-Vell as a self serving agenda is laughable, the hand to hand action is terrible and you can see the size of the stunt double all the time, but the worst of all is the main character, she never grows, she never struggles, she never suffers, there is no hero's journey,just a slow boring descent into the Realm of the Mary Sue. She puts in danger the whole MCU… Expand

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GarethBMar 14, 2019

Larson is kind of wooden throughout and comes over as trying to be a cross between snarky downey junior and arnie in T2 but fails at both, convoluted story that's not very interesting due to the limited dull characters. Fury is the standoutLarson is kind of wooden throughout and comes over as trying to be a cross between snarky downey junior and arnie in T2 but fails at both, convoluted story that's not very interesting due to the limited dull characters. Fury is the standout but cannot hold it up on his own and finishes with the standard cgi mess that MOS, Suicide squad and Apocalypse aren't forgiven for, so this shouldn't be either.… Expand

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SleepyWilloMar 10, 2019

Very bland movie. Expected so much more from the MCU. Didnt like how it retconed a lot of established facts. Also didnt care for the acting of the lead - seemed wooden and unemotional (which is funny because everyone kept telling her not toVery bland movie. Expected so much more from the MCU. Didnt like how it retconed a lot of established facts. Also didnt care for the acting of the lead - seemed wooden and unemotional (which is funny because everyone kept telling her not to be so emotional?). I liked most of the songs featured but they seemed very forced in certain scenes and it was a bit jarring. CGI was fairly poor also. Story was very haphazard and convienent to move the film on when required. A load of plot holes that I dont have time to get into here. Was hoping for another butt kicking heroine like Wonder Woman but this left a lot to be desired. Finally, though I would consider myself a feminist I dont understand why they had to tear down men to build women up? That just seems to defeat the whole "equality" thing imho...… Expand

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GandalfTheGamerMar 14, 2019

Just like in comics, they are forcing an uninteresting character into the universe. it has it's moment with a few jokes here and there, but not enough to save the movie. at this point I'm really worried for how she is going to take part inJust like in comics, they are forcing an uninteresting character into the universe. it has it's moment with a few jokes here and there, but not enough to save the movie. at this point I'm really worried for how she is going to take part in Endgame... hope russos can fix this emotionless character.
btw this movie causes some continuity issue for the mcu.… Expand

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phosgeneMar 8, 2019

Hi, Russian Troll here. All this fuss was about THIS? The movie is just SO blad and forgettable! I can't believe that MCU undermined an entire decade of build-up just to force feed Endgame with such an underwritten, cliche Mary Sue-ichHi, Russian Troll here. All this fuss was about THIS? The movie is just SO blad and forgettable! I can't believe that MCU undermined an entire decade of build-up just to force feed Endgame with such an underwritten, cliche Mary Sue-ich character. And Camembert Larson... man is she unlikeable! And implying that this movie is somehow groundbreaking? Uhmmm... ever heard about a small phenomenal movie called Wonder Woman?… Expand

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algajardMar 14, 2019

Very slow and flat movie. As expected, a lot of feminism, specially in the first 30 minutes. After that, the movie was ok.

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

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

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

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

Good visual effects, specially making Samuel L. Jackson look younger. At the end of the movie was a little too much. In the final battle I thought I was looking to a DBZ (Dragon Ball Z) movie. There is nothing in the movie that is trascendental to the Avengers arc.… Expand

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irinaMar 14, 2019

very well done, empowering, open and funny. will definitely go and watch endgame!

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NathanialStepMar 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Was not a very good mcu movie. Her political agenda aside Brie was not good in this role. She had no character for the majority of the movie. The character worked best in the 4 or so moments where the character demonstrated a fish out of water trope but these were to few and short to make a difference to her character, which is a shame because they were well done. Probably were frightened of a Wonder Woman comparison but when Thor did it before Wonder Woman i dont think there would be much comparison.

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

[spoiler] Im really surprised though that the plot would actually use a sexist portrayal of women. Captain Marvel is too emotional to control her powers and must overcome them to be able to be in the same league as a man. At first i thought maybe this was suppose to be a mans negative opinion of her but everytime the plot came about she showed her emotional imbalance. I've not heard anyone comment on this but considering the negative sexist stereotype of womens emotions holding them back im surprised this would make it into the plot of a feminist movie. Overall not a great movie but not the worst. Really worried about Endgame and the future of the mcu as Brie lacks any kind of charisma or rap-our with any character in this film… Expand

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RyanHerofTimeMar 13, 2019

Its Captain Meh-Vel. I want to say I went to this movie, with an open mind. But i could not believe this is a MCU Movie. To Start I like the 90's setting, Sam L Jackson as Nick fury, Ben Mendelsohn as Talos the skrull and Goose the Cat. IIts Captain Meh-Vel. I want to say I went to this movie, with an open mind. But i could not believe this is a MCU Movie. To Start I like the 90's setting, Sam L Jackson as Nick fury, Ben Mendelsohn as Talos the skrull and Goose the Cat. I found this movie boring on all fronts.. The Script is bad. Jokes fall flat. Brie Larson is stone cold. It feels like a bad 90's superhero movie. I would call this the Worst MCU Movie. This Movie can hurt the MCU, It made Captain Marvel so powerful that everyone before is useless. I hope that there is some type of damage control to Save it. But here hoping. It has also left a bad taste, which could affect Endgame. I would not suggest going to this movie, wait till it comes out on a streaming service… Expand

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jnbayridge2288Mar 14, 2019

I like the twist about how jude law was actually bad. The movie had plenty of action and i like the fact they chose a woman to be an action hero.

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TERCIOMar 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Maybe my mistake was going to the movies with a lot of expectation, I expected more from this movie, because I really like the heroine Captain Marvel and his original comic book story. The name of the film is Captain Marvel, but the one who drew the most attention in the film was Nick Fury and Cat Goose. The only protagonism of Captain Marvel was to destroy Kree ships and a few dozen warheads, I found that destroyed very easy. Ronnan, Supreme Intelligence and Yon-Rogg did not have a villain either, they just did it, did not do anything relevant, did not generate a challenge. Every hero needs a villain in height, otherwise his heroism has no purpose. It seems that the purpose of this film is only to present a character to be used in the movie Avengers: end game.… Expand

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Nrstl85Mar 14, 2019

I was looking forward to this movie since the post-credit scene in Infinity Wars. Bought tickets to the Thursday night showing before the Weekend opening. I wanted to love this movie. But unfortunately, this movie was disappointing in soI was looking forward to this movie since the post-credit scene in Infinity Wars. Bought tickets to the Thursday night showing before the Weekend opening. I wanted to love this movie. But unfortunately, this movie was disappointing in so many ways. Brie Larson didn't fulfill the role, in my opinion. I don't know if she was just a poor choice for the role, or if the writers/directors are to blame. Her character just wasn't interesting. Basically a monotone Mary Sue. Does not make for an interesting character... I also thought the jokes were not very funny. Nick Fury made me chuckle once or twice, but that's about it. The Skrull leader had some moments of comic relief, but even then, the jokes seemed out of place. This alien antagonist is talking like any sarcastic human being, at one point referring to "jazz hands." Just thought it was too cheesy to be genuinely funny. He's an alien, with no knowledge of American culture. Why is he talking like he's been immersed in American culture for decades??? I thought the reason behind Nick Fury's eyepatch was a copout. Marvel fans had ~10 MCU films to get the "crazy" backstory to Fury's eyepatch, and we get the disappointing explanation towards the end of the film. Whelp, now that's been established. It's canon.

This movie has no character. No charm. Nothing new to offer fans. It was almost as if, the MCU forgot its identity. I mean, Guardians Vol. 1 = 10/10; Ragnarok = 10/10; Infinity Wars = 10/10; Captain Marvel is easily 3/10.
What's even more frustrating is the Google search results when I try to look up reviews. It's no secret Disney has been playing damage control. People are talking, and the genuine consensus is: "The movie was very disappointing." The Google results should reflect that. I wish this didn't get political. We should all be able to give an honest review without it being agenda-related. It has nothing to do with the movie starring a female lead. And has everything to do with execution. I truly hope "Avengers: Endgame" does not feel the effects from the negativity around this movie.
I've been saying this since it opened: "Just because the movie has a female lead does NOT mean it deserves scrutiny." But also, very important: "JUST BECAUSE THE MOVIE HAS A FEMALE LEAD, DOES NOT MEAN IT'S AUTOMATICALLY A GREAT MOVIE." Youtube movie critics have been doing an excellent job providing its viewers with honest feedback. Jeremy Jahns and Chris Stuckmann, both I respect as critics, have given Captain Marvel "C-level" ratings. This is a relief because I was starting to wonder if there were any honest reviews out there without Rotten Tomatoes claiming it to be a "Troll Bomb." (The movie sucked. Just admit it).… Expand

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TVJerryMar 14, 2019

Brie Larson dons superhero duds for this latest entry into the Marvel Universe, where she's pitted against alien races in a battle for the galaxy (nothing new here). It's more-or-less her origin story, but takes too long to develop what isBrie Larson dons superhero duds for this latest entry into the Marvel Universe, where she's pitted against alien races in a battle for the galaxy (nothing new here). It's more-or-less her origin story, but takes too long to develop what is essentially a set-up for the next one. Some of the visual efx are cool, but many of the action sequences are plagued by that modern preference for blurry shooting and chaotic editing. On the other hand, there are entirely too many slow, dramatic scenes, which really drag things down. Also in the story is the look at the early career of Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) before he developed into the man with the eye patch.… Expand

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RezyKowalskyMar 14, 2019

A mediocre film with a boring lead. I'm a huge Marvel movie fan, but I was extremely disappointed with this movie. I've waste my money this time.

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Jerry7777777Mar 14, 2019

I think that they tried to politicize this movie too much. They made the movie's values too much about her being a woman and really playing up the girl power rather than promoting these values subtly. It almost felt like they had only oneI think that they tried to politicize this movie too much. They made the movie's values too much about her being a woman and really playing up the girl power rather than promoting these values subtly. It almost felt like they had only one shot at a female lead movie and they wanted to make it count.… Expand

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DavizzleMar 14, 2019

It's good. Not the best or the worst Marvel movie but it's an enjoyable film. I might see it again before Endgame.

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bunderbrockMar 14, 2019

It was pretty boring, I was falling asleep twice watching the movie, and that's in 4DX! I personally don't think it's Brie Larson's bad acting, because in Scott Pilgrim Brie was pretty good... I dunno, I just want my money back.

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MavroAlexMar 14, 2019

The main character is portrayed by a big SJW and probably feminist that has a bad opinion about "White males" which is still racist and stupid even though she is white as well . For someone who wants to promote equality she has an unhealtyThe main character is portrayed by a big SJW and probably feminist that has a bad opinion about "White males" which is still racist and stupid even though she is white as well . For someone who wants to promote equality she has an unhealty hate for a type of man . This hate is unhealthy and can be visibile during the movie which is very predictable , you can guess the ending by watching the first 15 minutes of the movie . Also Disney is trying to silence bad reviews , like that`s going to work .… Expand

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kylo_zenMar 14, 2019

This was a big mistep in the MCU. I really did not enjoy it and felt it killed the MCU in the same way The Last Jedi killed starwars. It's sad but true. Brie Larson is wooden, the editing is bad, the script and story were atrocious. The filmThis was a big mistep in the MCU. I really did not enjoy it and felt it killed the MCU in the same way The Last Jedi killed starwars. It's sad but true. Brie Larson is wooden, the editing is bad, the script and story were atrocious. The film failed to make me care about any of the characters and there was no real tension.… Expand

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capitalgovMar 14, 2019

The real shame of Captain Marvel is it's complete mediocrity; the most cookie-cutter superhero movie I've seen to date. It's just not a memorable experience in any shape or form, bar some mildly interesting scenes with Samuel L Jackson.

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