Captain Marvel

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SlicksnoopyMar 8, 2019

The first half of the movie is a snooze fest, the story is all over the place. However, the second half of the movie picks up nicely. CGI is GREAT but I felt like something was missing the entire film. It's not a great film, but it's not bad.The first half of the movie is a snooze fest, the story is all over the place. However, the second half of the movie picks up nicely. CGI is GREAT but I felt like something was missing the entire film. It's not a great film, but it's not bad. I would say red box it or wait for Netflix.… Expand

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movieman911Mar 20, 2019

Captain Marvel is nothing to good its fun. I had fun watching this movie but there are lots of problems and some redeeming qualities here are some of both. Pros: Fun, Some good action, some funny nods to the '90s and I like the space stuffCaptain Marvel is nothing to good its fun. I had fun watching this movie but there are lots of problems and some redeeming qualities here are some of both. Pros: Fun, Some good action, some funny nods to the '90s and I like the space stuff
Cons: Brie Lason cant act, The director didn't take the villain seriously at all, Shot kinda boring, Everything is inconsistent and a boring second act.… Expand

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goodfellas100Mar 13, 2019

Not worth paying to watch at the cinema. I have an Odeon Limiltless card so I'll watch more or less anything. When I saw the poor User scores I didn't believe it would be that bad. It is. For the first three quarters of the film, nothingNot worth paying to watch at the cinema. I have an Odeon Limiltless card so I'll watch more or less anything. When I saw the poor User scores I didn't believe it would be that bad. It is. For the first three quarters of the film, nothing happens. It picks up slightly at the end but not worth the uncomfortable shifting in your chair, waiting for this average film to end. We've been spoilt with so many excellent superhero films over the last few years. This just doesn't compare. I will say however that the de-aging of Samuel Jackson is very impressive and I predict that the next thing we'll see is classic film characters such as Travis Bickle, Darth Vadar or even Marilyn Monroes appearing in new films. Will we see an end to real humans actors eventually? I hope not.… Expand

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KurschMar 10, 2019

Captain Marvel slavishly follows the superhero formula, dragged down by perhaps the most boring Marvel hero to date, Captain Marvel, a character with no flaws and no personality. This is partly due to a lackluster script, but Brie Larson'sCaptain Marvel slavishly follows the superhero formula, dragged down by perhaps the most boring Marvel hero to date, Captain Marvel, a character with no flaws and no personality. This is partly due to a lackluster script, but Brie Larson's portrays the character like the color beige, there is nothing memorable about her performance. As a side note, the younger women leaving the theatre were more interested in Captain Marvel's hair, and how it changed throughout the film.… Expand

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william1134Mar 29, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The film was alright.... which is a shame for a marvel film as they usually score quite highly.
The film was somewhat predictable though the twist at the end just seemed quite out of character from what you see.
Yes this film is a bit of a feminist film, which is a shame as I don't see why it can't just be a superhero film where the hero is a woman?

There wasn't much in the way of progression in the character as she just gets her superpowers and now she is the most powerful one there... hardly any struggle for it etc... oh I don't know.. I could go on and on about the film but I won't as its simply a meh film. Worth watching once but I don't think I will bother to watch again.… Expand

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Ramazan_119Mar 13, 2019

This movie feels like a boring filler to a nice tv series. Samuel L Jackson and the cat are the only ones who make this film tolerable.
Unfortunately, Captain Marvel is uninspiring and boring character - the viewer cannot connect or care forThis movie feels like a boring filler to a nice tv series. Samuel L Jackson and the cat are the only ones who make this film tolerable.
Unfortunately, Captain Marvel is uninspiring and boring character - the viewer cannot connect or care for her, she is never in danger and has little to none development.… Expand

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

This is not a review. It is a message. To all of those who loved this film and to all of those who hated it, stop it.

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GrachechkovskiMar 10, 2019

Nice and easy movie at once. Action on the spot in the spirit of Marvel, graphics at a good level, the plot for the sake of the plot (it had one turn that surprised me), humor on the spot - it is a little and it is appropriate. The secondNice and easy movie at once. Action on the spot in the spirit of Marvel, graphics at a good level, the plot for the sake of the plot (it had one turn that surprised me), humor on the spot - it is a little and it is appropriate. The second scene after the credits is stupefying: either Marvel is confused in his world or we are fooled… Expand

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ThomasCJApr 1, 2019

Good parts: it was surprisingly funny, with some 90s nostalgia, and big parts of it was quite thrilling. Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn and Goose the Cat stole the show. Feminism was not THAT bad, it was just some girl power stuff, notGood parts: it was surprisingly funny, with some 90s nostalgia, and big parts of it was quite thrilling. Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn and Goose the Cat stole the show. Feminism was not THAT bad, it was just some girl power stuff, not hateful against men like TLJ.
Bad parts: the third act was lame, she believes in herself and become superduper Ma-Rey Sue. Worst part of it was the badly written Captain Marvel character and the acting of Brie Larson. She is a boring Mary Sue, and Brie just walk around and deliver her lines with a resting ****
Mostly entertaining, but also one of the more forgettable Marvel movies and not necessary to watch before Endgame.… Expand

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Ryanm42Mar 8, 2019

This movie could have been so much better than it was. It could have been so much funnier, so much deeper, so much more meaningful. The ONLY good part was the mid-credits scene. I think Brie Larsen was fine, but the WRITING WAS SO POOR.This movie could have been so much better than it was. It could have been so much funnier, so much deeper, so much more meaningful. The ONLY good part was the mid-credits scene. I think Brie Larsen was fine, but the WRITING WAS SO POOR. There are all the necessary ingredients to this being a smash hit: plot twists, the shapeshifting aliens, Samuel L Jackson, Danvers' memory loss, I could go on. But the writing was just garbage. Ruined the film… Expand

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bataguilaMar 26, 2019

La batalla final lo mejor. La historia tipica Marvel, con baches gigantescos. Es peli feminazi (las mujeres son las únicas q piensan, actúan, salvan, hasta saben de ciencia y tecnología) Los hombres lo más inteligente q hacen es respirar paraLa batalla final lo mejor. La historia tipica Marvel, con baches gigantescos. Es peli feminazi (las mujeres son las únicas q piensan, actúan, salvan, hasta saben de ciencia y tecnología) Los hombres lo más inteligente q hacen es respirar para no morirse.… Expand

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DracoSafariusMar 8, 2019

Bad bait for Endgame, awful retcons and background information that was better left ambiguous, and completely HORRIBLE treatment for some characters and their story.

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faisalnaseer82May 11, 2019

A very average movie. The only reason I went to see was due to the fact that it was forced upon the fans of Marvel by Disney and it feels like that is the sole reason for Captain Marvel making the huge sums of monies it did as it was theA very average movie. The only reason I went to see was due to the fact that it was forced upon the fans of Marvel by Disney and it feels like that is the sole reason for Captain Marvel making the huge sums of monies it did as it was the final movie before End Game. As a standalone movie, it was very average and didn't feel anything out of the ordinary. Brie Larson as an actress, felt dull and boring. If the highlight of the movie was the cat, one can imagine the substance of the lead character.… Expand

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hunteralphaMar 9, 2019

Cuando fui a ver la pelicula fui con la cabez en frio, cuando sali del cine la vi de nuevo en casa. La conclusion a la que llegue es que es una mas del monton y que no les hace justicia a los krill y los skrulls. Me gusto que tomaran lo deCuando fui a ver la pelicula fui con la cabez en frio, cuando sali del cine la vi de nuevo en casa. La conclusion a la que llegue es que es una mas del monton y que no les hace justicia a los krill y los skrulls. Me gusto que tomaran lo de que los skrulls sean los buenos porque en los comicis ellos tienen una triste historia. La pelicula tiene basios argumentales, y ideas que chocan cconlas demas peliculas como capitan america el primer vengador, thor 1, y avengers 1.… Expand

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All_ButTrU4Jul 5, 2022

Overhated for all the wrong reasons this movie was sabotaged from the beginning in terms of it's reception. From review bombs on Rotten tomatoe and metacritic to a poor box office the notion of a female superhero led movie annoyed a largeOverhated for all the wrong reasons this movie was sabotaged from the beginning in terms of it's reception. From review bombs on Rotten tomatoe and metacritic to a poor box office the notion of a female superhero led movie annoyed a large majority. It is on no way a bad movie. It sticks to the time & tested marvel original story formula but what does hobble this movie is how it's so rushed and stiff. Carol is an astonishing confident heroine who on her journey to find herself discovers a life altering secret that would change her life permanently. Based in the 90's it leans into it's references both in it's cinematography and set design which I enjoyed given my own feelings for the later years of that decade. But what made the movie a one watch movie was that it didn't make an impression, you couldn't care for it's characters or even take the threat of it's villains seriously. It's a respectable attempt that ultimately misses it's own point… Expand

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ahmedaiman1999May 1, 2019

What I expected, at the very least, is a solid entry in my favorite superhero franchise with a fairly decent story, but the movie, and the script in particular, really has some serious issues: a first act that is nearly unwatchable incoherentWhat I expected, at the very least, is a solid entry in my favorite superhero franchise with a fairly decent story, but the movie, and the script in particular, really has some serious issues: a first act that is nearly unwatchable incoherent mess that's littered with an unbelievable poorly-edited scenes, major pacing issues, a blatantly generic origin story, shamelessly stolen, and also underdeveloped, themes and plot-lines from other movies, a glaring lack of a fixed tone, unremarkable, and sometimes even incomprehensible, action sequences, exposition-heavy dialogue, flimsy characterization, to name but a few.

Let alone tons of absurd and cringe-worthy stuff: paying homage to the '90s by showing slow loading processes and not-working web pages, a pandering to diversity through the movie's so-called messages in a most heavy-handed, and superficial way, outdated CGI, some of the corniest and cheesiest lines, etc.

As much as I love this franchise, the humor in MCU usually doesn't work for me as it does for many people. But I can't remember not chuckling even once during every one of these movies. In Captain Marvel, though, I swear that I didn't even smile for one time!

Also, I hate to say it, but Brie Larson is really stone-faced here. I just want to let you know that her Oscar-winning performance in Room is one of my all-time favorite performances by an actress!

What I liked:
- The de-aged Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury is incredibly impressive.
- Goose the cat is just a scene-stealer.
- I didn't expect the plot-twist, to be honest. (I wasn't invested in the story in even the slightest degree, though).
- The first act is stupidly chaotic and fast-paced that didn't bore me for a second. So that's a plus... I guess!
- The second act is interesting at some points, and it's when the story begins to find its footing.
- It's not a boring movie overall. In fact, it's quite enjoyable, except for the absurdly overlong third act that almost made me want to skip and fast forward till I get to the very end.

Overall, Captain Marvel is a soulless and bland sci-fi/action movie, and an undeniably second-tier superhero flick that doesn't deserve to be among most of the installments in an otherwise Marvel franchise.

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TheRaggedFlygonApr 1, 2019

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

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

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

Overall, Captain Marvel has some exciting plot pieces, but its protagonist lacks any form of emotion or relatability. Overall, for the first time, I have my doubts about the future of the MCU after endgame if Captain Marvel is still to become a leader in the franchise.… Expand

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VoqMar 12, 2019

Worth a 5, I felt no emotion watching this movie and the trailers spoiled the whole movie.
Good CGI and acting but very bland script for an origin story which is disappointing.
Lastly, Mar-Vell is underutilized and it's a crime

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MauronMar 19, 2019

La película esta muy equis, una historia normal de como consiguió los super poderes y tal, no se me hizo una película que la volveria a ver, aparte que se me hace que es una super heroína que la bufearon demasiado, parece que prácticamente esLa película esta muy equis, una historia normal de como consiguió los super poderes y tal, no se me hizo una película que la volveria a ver, aparte que se me hace que es una super heroína que la bufearon demasiado, parece que prácticamente es imposible de derrotar, no tengo ningún problema con que una mejor sea super poderosa, no soy machista ni nada por el estilo, simplemente pienso que tiene demasiado poder, y hasta parece que no tiene ninguna debilidad, da una buena enseñanza que lo que digan los demás no es lo que realmente eres, pero pues si, simplemente como conclusión final, la película esta muy bien, solo no me gusto el hecho de que la bufearan demasiado, al punto de ser mas poderosa que thanos… Expand

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GodzillaAvengerMar 9, 2019

I think this movie is perfectly fine if you are looking for some simple Marvel entertainment. The problem I have is that I don't think it is as good as many other marvel films in the MCU. There's a great message about being your true self andI think this movie is perfectly fine if you are looking for some simple Marvel entertainment. The problem I have is that I don't think it is as good as many other marvel films in the MCU. There's a great message about being your true self and finding the power within, however there is a moment in the film that contradicts this and they play it off as if it is just something that's okay. I won't say what it is for spoiler reasons. For the things that I liked about it, the sci-fi elements were cool, especially the world of the Kree. Their empire was really cool to see especially after seeing them in Guardians of the Galaxy. I also liked Ben Mendelson who plays Talos, and Samuel L. Jackson who plays once again the one and only Nick Fury. The performances all around except for Brie Larson were pretty good.
Another I want to say is that they do a tremendous tribute to the late great Stan Lee. It is such a beautiful moment of the film. I won't say what it is but it was really sweet.
Now for the things I don't like, first off, I am not a fan of Brie Larson's performance. I don't like how she is a super sassy egotistical person who I feel doesn't really take things seriously, and when she does, it doesn't feel like Brie Larson actually cares enough. She was in my opinion, the downside to this movie. I am hoping later on they can develop her character more, because this movie did not do that at all. Brie Larson is a talented actress, but the direction and writing of her character in this movie fell flat. Overall this movie just feels like set up for Avengers Endgame with no real character development. Carol Danvers is an unlikeable person, and I'm hoping she develops into a superhero that I can be inspired by. Thor did that for me in Ragnarok, but I don't want to wait 3 or 4 movies with Captain Marvel before I start to feel as though she is someone who I feel is inspiring. If you like this movie, that's fine, if you don't like this movie, that's okay too. There's nothing wrong with disliking this movie, or even hating it. Just as there's no reason for loving this movie and thinking it is just okay. It's a decent movie for people looking to just simply be entertained, but for me, I expect something more out of the MCU which has given us some of the best characters in cinema.… Expand

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MoviezNPMar 27, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is okay. Most of these reviews on these sites are just terrible attempts to hold this movie down. Not saying it's great, but isn't a totally unwatchable piece of s**t at all. .
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Good : The deaging effect on Samuel L. Jackson is awesome. He resembled Zeus from Die Hard with a Vengeance, a totally uncanny resemblance. His natural charisma and charm prove to be a saving grace of the movie. Also, he was given a much more screen time, which kept me interested for a longer time. It ain't as bad as the fake reviews say it is, and is completely watchable from the beginning to the end. Apart from this, Ben Mendelsohn does a very good job as well.
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Mixed : (Spoilers) Kree are the villains, Skrulls are the good guys and are initially shown to be the exact opposite. This has been taken by many viewers to be a positive, but I just have happened to rewatch Deadpool 2 and some other films with similar tropes quite recently. So, it didn't click with me well. Also, Ronan was a Kree in GotG 1, so I roughly predicted the twist, and I was right. On the whole, I appreciate the ideas behind the film, but I did not like the writing, directing and overall execution of those ideas. As a result, I found this movie to be very dull. .
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Bad : I am really sad to say this but Brie Larson is probably the worst casting choice in the MCU, after Don Cheadle for War Machine. It feels like Carol was the same person before and after the crucial events shown in the movie. Her performance is completely flat. Writers and directors are to be blamed too, but it doesn't feel like she was totally into the role at the first place. Apart from this, there is a little explanation why she could absorb all the powers of the tesseract and not die, and how does all that absorption make her super invicible. It felt as if they concentrated more on her powers than story. She often feels like an exaggerated and unlikable version of Superman. We get to know what Kree is up to, but it doesn't clearly explain their motives. The writing and directing is quite poor, and it is apparent from the fact that we end up not caring much about the new characters. The action scenes are below average at best. Many of the scenes are in the dark, so I couldn't see what was going on. Other times, there were frequent cuts. There are dumb song choices for a fight scene, which make it look totally whacky. And, Fury lost his eye because a f**king alien cat scratched his eye? What the f**k is that, seriously? Also, in the first Avengers film, Natasha says that she wasn't trained for aliens and creatures like that, but Fury should've let her train for that. It means either Fury is a d**k, or the writers didn't see the first Avengers film at all. I will stick with the second one. I don't remember it clearly, but I think Fury said that "Avengers initiative" was because of Peggy Carter or so. If I am wrong, then please don't mind. But if I am not, what was the point of the final moments of this film? .
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Conclusion : For casual fans, it's okay for a one time watch. But for MCU fans, it will be underwhelming and disappointing. It feels like a mess of a film with great potential. .
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defb12345Mar 25, 2019

This is a pretty meh movie, moving the haters aside, you gotta admit, its not great, i didnt hated it, but i didnt loved it, just a meh MCU movie, some good things, but not that much

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HannaAMar 8, 2019

I did love the cast and how good they work together, but it feels like it was done as a prerequisite for Endgame. The directon was bad, script is very plain, the way they cut it. It did not trasmit the feelings the actors were playing. BrieI did love the cast and how good they work together, but it feels like it was done as a prerequisite for Endgame. The directon was bad, script is very plain, the way they cut it. It did not trasmit the feelings the actors were playing. Brie is an awesome drama actress but the creators did not take the best of her. It feels like they made it running, like they ran out of time and deliver something that was good in idea but made it mediocre. It could have work a lot better if they had more time or effort in it. The cast did an awesome job but the rest wasn't there. Marvel came down with this one.… Expand

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honorablereeseMar 8, 2019

Firstly, you will notice that almost all the reviews here are in the "positive" or "negative" category. I've read about 30 of each and it I feel like most of the negatives are "bombing" it at 0 or 1, while most of the positives are diehardFirstly, you will notice that almost all the reviews here are in the "positive" or "negative" category. I've read about 30 of each and it I feel like most of the negatives are "bombing" it at 0 or 1, while most of the positives are diehard fans giving it 10 just to try to balance out the negatives. It is nowhere near a 0 or 1 (worst movie you've ever seen); equally, saying it is a 9 or 10 is a joke. Using a theme from the movie, I think people are writing more with emotion here than honesty in mind. Captain Marvel is not that bad of a movie. However, it's also not that good.

Personally, when I go into an action movie, I just expect to be entertained. I'm the type of guy who can watch a movie like Transformers or Ready Player One and I don't really care how the acting is because it's fun and visually cool. I like dramas too and I'll go watch one of those if I want to see outstanding action and human emotion. Take from that what you will. No, the acting was not very good in Captain Marvel. The highlights were (as others have mentioned) Samuel J. as Nick Fury and Ben Mendelsohn as the villain Talos. In my opinion, Brie Larson's performance was not *horrible,* but it definitely left something to be desired. If I could call it anything, I was say it was "inconsistent." She seemed like she brainstormed several characters for Captain Marvel and couldn't decide which one she wanted to use. The very emotional parts of the movie felt forced, and I found it hard believing that the character was being challenged. She also has a lot of witty lines that fall flat. It very much seems like she was trying to be another Tony Stark, but lacks the charisma to pull it off.

I thought the action and visuals were cool and the portrayal of alien planets was really neat. I don't know why everyone is knocking the fight scenes, because there were some decent ones that were pretty fun. I think more people were annoyed by the corniness or unconvincing smugness of Larson's character in those scenes and didn't focus as much on the action. I don't *think* this is a spoiler since a lot of it is shown in the trailers, but there is a part where Captain Marvel becomes so powerful that the fighting really lacks suspense or surprise. However, I still thought it *looked* cool, so I'll give it that.

I like "corny action movies." The main thing that destroys an action movie for me (and I think will for most here) is "cringe moments." Everyone knows what these are for them personally, so I won't go into what makes something cringey. I consider myself VERY affected by cringe moments compared to the average person. I could barely get through Batman vs. Superman or Justice League because of how cringey they were. Personally, I didn't think Captain Marvel was that cringey; many will disagree with me. Brie Larson's acting is hard to believe, but not horrible. As for the much-maligned "feminist" parts of the movie, they felt a little forced, but again I didn't think they were cringey or movie-ruining. There is a "girl power" fight scene that is corny and out-of-place in the movie: that was probably the worst one for me. I didn't find the movie to be "man-hating" like others did, but I don't think it was effective in getting a positive feminist message across.

One more thing to mention is the 90's nostalgia theme. This portrayal feels a lot like Brie Larson's acting: acceptable, but kind of fake and forced. I can't remember what exact year they said it was in the movie, but it felt like they were all over the place with their dates and themes. Cars, clothing, and hair styles all seemed very early 90s. Music was more late 90s, and there were some other inconsistencies. As anyone who has lived through the 90s can tell you, it was a very diverse and changing decade, and the directors couldn't decide which part to focus on. I don't think it "took away" from the film, but it failed to scratch the nostalgia itch they were going for.

TL;DR: Captain Marvel is an average (not terrible), unspectacular action movie, with a mediocre main lead, problems with directing, but some memorable and fun action scenes and supporting performances. My recommendation: Marvel fans should wait for the video release to see it. All other viewers can probably skip it.… Expand

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Axe_PagodeMar 8, 2019

I liked the cat. The rest of the movie struggled a bit. I don't know if it was the writing, directing, or acting, but this movie did not make me feel anything. As an action movie, it was worth the matinee price I paid. I feel it is a bit of aI liked the cat. The rest of the movie struggled a bit. I don't know if it was the writing, directing, or acting, but this movie did not make me feel anything. As an action movie, it was worth the matinee price I paid. I feel it is a bit of a disappointment for a Marvel movie.… Expand

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SolartronMar 11, 2019

I watched the movie a second time and did notice more issues. The issue that still stands is the little to none character development. I also noticed awkward screenplay and poor character relationships. It felt like the character developmentI watched the movie a second time and did notice more issues. The issue that still stands is the little to none character development. I also noticed awkward screenplay and poor character relationships. It felt like the character development wasn't even touched. It seemed like everything was handed to Cap Marvel, and she never faced any struggle other than maybe dealing with Yon-Rogg. She had zero weakness and no one possed a threat to her — some of the lines that I noticed felt out of place. Apparently telling a woman a "young lady" is an insult. The relationship with Danver and Rambeau felt forced. There was zero emotional feeling even when Danvers remembers who Rambeau was. The first act was great, the second act was slow, and the third act was confusing. It's only fitting that this movie is a 5.… Expand

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zorak_Mar 8, 2019

The movie is far from either a 0 or 10.
Brie Larson is bland some times, but it isn't as bad as in the trailers.
Samuel L. Jackson is very charismatic, like in every buddy cop style movie he is in. The villains are kinda cool. The CGI is meh,The movie is far from either a 0 or 10.
Brie Larson is bland some times, but it isn't as bad as in the trailers.
Samuel L. Jackson is very charismatic, like in every buddy cop style movie he is in.
The villains are kinda cool.
The CGI is meh, but the de-aging is very nice.
There are better "girl power" movies out there.
In my opinion, you will not miss much if you skip it. There is nothing spectacular, refreshing or too deep in it. I think it might even be boring for some people.
I can see why some might like it, others hate it and others, like me, just meh...… Expand

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neutralentropyMar 8, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This being the next instalment of the MCU juggernaut and nestling between the cheeks of probably my most anticipated movies of the last 5 years infinity war and endgame and considering the post credit scene from infinity war, there was absolutely no way I would miss out on this movie, bad marketing or no bad marketing.

Having said that, this was another franchise like guardians and black panther that I had absolutely no familiarity with. So guardians I openly derided the concept of a talking racoon and tree bloke. Guardians ended up winning me over with one trailer and becoming my top 3 MCU films after seeing it. Black panther turned out to be a solid, almost sci fi concept with one of the best villains from the franchise just because killmonger’s motivations were so woven into the premise and made sense in todays society. In other words guardians propped up by some top character interactions, settings, dialogue and character arcs and BP propped up with one of the MCU’s best villains tied to a solid concept. In both of those cases I ended up being turned around from either a position of not caring or a position of being biast toward hating to loving those films. Therefore over the past few months I was looking at captain marvel with the same eye, would this be the next marvel franchise to win me over? Not really. There were a few bits including the buzzword "be the best 'you' you can be" right at the start and some silliness throughout. it was saved in places by sam jackson and some connective tissue to the rest of the mcu. it had a post credit scene that made me slightly less excited if that is possible for endgame. This film mostly ambles along for most of it. Danvers life is presented in some disconnected flashbacks of photos and stuff. The main thing though is Brie Larson is just not one of those inspired pieces of casting like RDJ as iron man or Ryan Reynolds as deadpool. Its because Captain marvel doesn’t have quantifiable character traits to say Brie acted said traits well enough or memorably enough to point to a good performance. Captain marvel is basically on screen for some time and that is about it. Its not a memorable character its not a particularly memorable movie. The story overall is ok. I was interested to see Nick fury’s kind of origin movie and to be fair I got that which is where my positive points come from. Cat was good. Nirvana in the soundtrack was good. Like 2 jokes in it.

The parts I liked were that this set up the kree special forces with one familiar face Djimon Hounsou and ronan the accuser. So the skrull were set up to be the antagonists for this film yet we recognise the accusers and the motley character as an antagonist from guardians which leaves us wondering how they’re the good guys in CM. The trailers presented an actually quite boring premise of the skrulls being injected into society. CM actually flips this on its head halfway through where the kree are setting CM up. The Skrull are in fact the good guys. Which again I rate as some of the positive points. All this to say though we end up with ronan the accuser and jude law as bad guys.

So here we are at the end of the whole set up. Brie gets the ultimate powers of CM and starts to kick ass. Captain marvel shows that she can basically do anything takes out all sorts of nukes from the dark aster looking ships etc etc. but wait what is this CM suddenly stops. Why is this? Kryptonite? Conciensce? Any of the morality touted by the characters? No she stops because in their infinite wisdom, they CAN’T kill ronan, we know he dies in guardians, we know he survives over a kree empire that is down on its luck not in a prequel 90’s movie so CM just has to stop and throw out a BS line and let him go. Whats more any sequel is very likely to be set where CM liberates the Kree homeworld from the AI and Ronan (plus plot armour) must survive. In other words the much touted most powerful character in the MCU is defeated by shonky prequel plotting and basically robbing any sense of urgency or stakes from the story. Any sort of significance or coolness from her powers. Why does she not kill Jude law ‘I don’t have anything to prove to you’. I suppose those 5 minutes that would have been a fight scene are rewarded back to us for sitting through the film. yeah when all’s said and done cpt marvel was like at best a 6/10 film. The critics have said their piece and agreed with that, the audience seems to be saying their piece and agreeing with that. I honestly can’t believe people are dying on the hill for this movie based on hype marketing, ripping down review sites defending it. At the end of the day we’re not talking about like 12 years a slave or even another black panther.… Expand

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smilebitMar 8, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Captain Average:*Contains Spoilers*

This movie suffers from a lack of character development and a lackluster performance by Brie Larson. I feel the feminist agenda was over blown by the media, while there are a lot of feminist undertones in the movie the only one that really takes you out of the movie is the musical score, you have TLC, Spice Girls, No Doubt, Garbage and many more female bands which definitely makes it feel forced in that aspect. I don't think any of this would've been an issue if Larson and the media didn't tout the movie as such. I'm pretty sure Brie Larson forgot how to act in this movie, she's rigid, looks cold and disinterested and moves extremely stiff in the majority of the movie. This is distracting because I became fixated on her posture and facial expressions (or lack thereof) because I wanted to see emotions when situations would get thrown at her. Larson handled every adversity by standing up, after getting knocked down numerous times, giving the same "blue steel" look and overcame it. Her best scenes were when she and Jackson were playing off each other and they actually looked like they wanted to be in the movie.

This lackluster performance by Larson creates the biggest fault in the whole movie. Her lack of any emotion, facial or body, creates a problem when you see her dealing with her past and interactions with other characters including her enemies. I never could feel empathy towards her character, I couldn't feel what she was going through when she kept watching her role model die in dreams and even when she finally remembered how it all happened. The issue with her not showing any emotion is I never see that character grow and I might as well have been watching a terminator in the role of Marvel. This movie tells you Marvel is a strong woman by standing up multiple times after being told she couldn't do it (I think every time was by a man)and having that "blue steel" look on her face and then doing it. Without giving Marvel any emotions her character is never seen as weak, frustrated, mad or sad there's nothing to connect the audience to and it really kills the whole movie because as an audience member, how am I or anyone supposed to root or feel excited when we're watching and not feeling any dread of how is she going to get through this when you know exactly what she's going to do: stand up, give that blank expression and win.

I don't feel that overall this movie is bad, it's average with it's story and it needed more goose killing baddies for sure. The supporting cast with Jackson and Mendelson make up for quite a lot of flaws. Fighting was average at best as well as were most of the action scenes, I do think that the best fight scene was at the beginning with Vers and Rogg sparring. The story behind Jackson losing his eye and how he came up with the name Avengers was extremely disrespectful to Fury's character and the rest of the Avengers that have made this universe what it is today. This movie added little to the overall Infinity story and you could just feel this character was forced into the MCU for whatever reason and is trying to fill a few plot holes. If you are wanting to know how it ties into Endgame: she answers the "communicator" and meets up with the Avengers that are left. You're welcome as I just saved you 10-15 bucks on a ticket. I would not be at all surprised if this movie is on Netflix in 3 months.… Expand

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LeoncloudMar 8, 2019

I was expecting more from a marvel movie. Instead, it was a mediocre show albeit decent
storyline. I wasn't able to relate with captain marvel as if the character herself wasn't brought
to life. However, i do commend the actors such asI was expecting more from a marvel movie. Instead, it was a mediocre show albeit decent
storyline. I wasn't able to relate with captain marvel as if the character herself wasn't brought
to life. However, i do commend the actors such as Jackson and to a lesser extent jude law for
keeping me entertained.
After sitting through for almost a 2 hour movie, i was still puzzled and a little confused on
captain marvel's personality. Lots of time i find her lack of expression and stoic face unnatural.
I kid you not, i was under the impression that captain marvel was for the most parts constantly
'aware' of the camera presence while shooting if you know what i mean. If any case, her
expression left me feeling odd.
On a side note, i did like some humor brought by the film such as the cat. Action however was
not as CG packed like other recent marvel movies. Was it because this is set in a retro time?
I'm unclear.. The action part wasn't exciting to keep my adrenaline pumping. Nevertheless, the
movie is still a decent one but not great.… Expand

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BrevemikeMar 8, 2019

Decent soundtrack. Flat acting by Brie Larson, not a terribly engaging story.
Good performances by Samuel Jackson and “Goose”. Woth seeing at matinee or wait for video.

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PalazzoMar 9, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. After seeing all the controversy and all the politics for the last few months, I tried to see this movie with an open mind. I walked in to watch a Marvel movie and walked out with a "Meh" on my mind. For an origin movie, it was not bad. It was not good, but not bad. The liberties taken with the source material is usual in the case of the MCU, but the changes that were made stuck with an agenda I was uncomfortable experiencing as it was nagging in my mind. It was a similar feeling when I actually saw Ghostbusters 2016 in the cheap seats with family.

Things I Loved: Stan Lee's cameo and tribute at the Marvel Title Crawl and Nick Fury.

Things I Liked: The Blockbuster/Radio Shack/Street Fighter references, Phil Coulson, Talos, and seeing Korath and Ronan from Guardians of the Galaxy being played by the same actor for continuity. Things I Liked at the Start and Groaned Later At: Goose the "Cat", the plot and its "twist".

Things I Disliked: The action scenes, Fury not fighting in the final act, bringing the Tesseract into this story, all the flashbacks referring to Carol being talked down by men all her life (I understand that the time frame makes sense for that mindset, but it felt forced and I felt like the visuals could have worked without the men voice-overs of telling her she "didn't belong"), Carol Danvers' power level (over 9000?) at the end as it will affect the MCU as a whole in Avengers Endgame and the future phases.

Things I Hated: Fury's eye loss, Ronan's retreat at the end due to losing a ship and a single load of missiles, not enough Coulson (that's the fan boy talking), the trashing of Mar-Vell as a character as a whole.

Overall, the cast was mixed. Samuel L Jackson and Ben Mendelsohn do take the cake in this movie. Brie Larson did express emotion, despite what others may have said, but she was still a very wooden character and I didn't really root for her at the end like I did with other female characters in the MCU and even DC (Wonder Woman was a superior film, sorry Marvel). The action was okay yet forgettable and I didn't like Fury taking a side-step in the third act. My biggest pet peeve was Mar-Vell. Mar-Vell's gender swap did bother me, despite the fact I didn't bat too much of an eye in Doctor Strange's Ancient One. If it doesn't affect the story, fine. However, Mar-Vell did have a working relationship and sometimes (in recent iterations) a romantic one as well. It could have worked. We have seen men characters rising up due to a romantic interest be in trouble or dying. It could have been done in reverse just as easily here. It didn't, however, and Carol just worked for her on a military project. That was it. Mar-Vell was basically a throwaway character and reversed in gender due to the agenda since I assume they didn't want Carol to get her powers (albeit by accident as per normal canon means) from a man as it would remove all the flashback and current patriarchal society she is trying to defeat. Mar-Vell is here only to show up in the flashbacks, explain a plot point, and having the Supreme Intelligence take her form. I would have accepted and believed more Maria Rambeau being represented as the Supreme Intelligence or even Rambeau's daughter. But we didn't get much screen time with Mar-Vell and we just see three separate sections about her. One was her saying two sentences or so. Two, explaining that the engine would end wars. Three, her death and final words to Carol Danvers. Captain Mar-Vell was a warrior and had empathy towards humanity and had a strong history in the Marvel Multiverse. This was a character assassination for an agenda.

I feel like this was a lazy effort. We had Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and now the Wasp as strong women, as well as newcomers Okoye, Nakia, and even Shuri from Black Panther/Infinity War. Black Widow and Scarlet Witch should have taken the lead with a stand alone movie. Instead, I fear these previous women characters will take the backseat when Carol Danvers will take over the MCU without properly earning it. They even had Carol Danvers' call-sign in the Air Force "Avenger"! I don't like the direction the MCU is taking despite how well Avengers Infinity War took the entire Cinematic Universe to an incredible level. I just hope Endgame and the rest of the MCU from hereon does not suffer a crippling blow due to this movie.

Also, you might have noticed I did not connect Captain Marvel with Carol Danvers, calling her specifically by her name only. I really don't think she earned that title based on how bad they treated Mar-Vell and how she never earned her extreme power properly (like Rey in Star Wars). Maybe she will later, but if this movie is any indication, I'm not holding my breath.… Expand

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SukiyakiDonMar 9, 2019

I have to say, the storyline is only ok. I liked the plot twist tho. Very nice. The skruls did their job very very well, Samuel.L.J did his role perfectly. Jude Law did his role well, but it all when downhill when C.Marvel cames in. I have noI have to say, the storyline is only ok. I liked the plot twist tho. Very nice. The skruls did their job very very well, Samuel.L.J did his role perfectly. Jude Law did his role well, but it all when downhill when C.Marvel cames in. I have no problem with Brie Larson, I have a problem with the character itself. Perhaps a recast? Im not sure, I'm no director. But C.Marvel could have more emotions in her.… Expand

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Jedan_ArcherMar 9, 2019

The worst super villain a comic book movie can face is mediocrity. This is just your typical, bland collection of tropes and formula elements spiced up with half-baked attempts at riding the inclusivity-agenda bandwagon to give the film theThe worst super villain a comic book movie can face is mediocrity. This is just your typical, bland collection of tropes and formula elements spiced up with half-baked attempts at riding the inclusivity-agenda bandwagon to give the film the semblance of some social relevance. It miserably fails at that. Larson underacting does not help the matter, give the woman an acting and a media coach. The CGI-faces and CGI-cat can be hard on the eye at times. Production values and supporting cast were ok.… Expand

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Cliff23haMar 10, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This film is not bad but it's also not great it's just fine. The first half of the film is slow but when it picks towards it's quite enjoyable. There are lot of problems with the film like the pacing, the story is disjointed. Brie Larsons acting is okay, Samuel l Jackson is good in the film and the rest of the cast does a good job. The humour works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't land. Captain marvel herself doesn't really have an actual flaw or character arc she is the same character she was at the start of film as she was at the end of film just more powerful. The good things about the film are nick Fury's relationship with carol danvers. How Nick Fury lost his eye is really dumb. The skrulls twist in the film was good but I wish they had shown us more about the skrulls and their planet. But overall I think you should watch the film and form your own opinion on it.
Summary: It's a good film but it's also dull.… Expand

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bighead8181Mar 10, 2019

Most of the jokes missed due to the script. Captain Marvel lacked any emotion, kept on thinking during the movie she was cast incorrectly, and this was going in enjoying her previous work. The plot had no layers to it or any real consequenceMost of the jokes missed due to the script. Captain Marvel lacked any emotion, kept on thinking during the movie she was cast incorrectly, and this was going in enjoying her previous work. The plot had no layers to it or any real consequence for future or upcoming eg. All in all this was a weak marvel outing. Just about worth a watch if your a marvel fan but no reason if not.… Expand

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chetlyMar 9, 2019

if you liked the trailer, you'll like the movie. Captain Marvel seems very stiff as a character. They explain this in the movie but it just seems very off putting the way it plays out. The 5 rating I gave this movie is because of Samuelif you liked the trailer, you'll like the movie. Captain Marvel seems very stiff as a character. They explain this in the movie but it just seems very off putting the way it plays out. The 5 rating I gave this movie is because of Samuel Jackson, Ben Mendelson and the cat. Starts slow but definitely picks up midway through the movie. Worst MCU movie but all the others were fantastic so it's easy to stray.… Expand

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adnann2012Mar 9, 2019

Average at best. Doesn't live up to the hype. Brie Larson was so dull in this movie. Couldn't relate to any characters in the movie. Loved the mid-credits.

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nixplanMar 9, 2019

Film is ok but: It is a Marvel film. Unfortunately it is too weak for that.

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0eroMar 9, 2019

went to this movie with open minded , disappointed by something about furry (those who watched it will know ) , the scene where we should care about her friend was kinda forced , carol is eh , she cares about others thats cool i guess , thewent to this movie with open minded , disappointed by something about furry (those who watched it will know ) , the scene where we should care about her friend was kinda forced , carol is eh , she cares about others thats cool i guess , the movie is kinda fun , the fights r not that great but ok… Expand

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TheMadHareMar 9, 2019

This film is truly just mediocre. With all controversy aside, the movie is mainly just bland with a few heartwarming and cringey moments thrown in there. The marketing is the true reason why I was turned off of this film. The film aloneThis film is truly just mediocre. With all controversy aside, the movie is mainly just bland with a few heartwarming and cringey moments thrown in there. The marketing is the true reason why I was turned off of this film. The film alone wasn't really pushing an agenda as much as the marketing made it seem to be. Those elements are what really damages this movie which is a shame. Soundtrack was the strongest in my opinion, but they miss-placed one of their songs which really took me out of the film. It's not terrible and not good. It's a mediocre popcorn flick. It's just a shame that people will call those critical of this movie sexist trolls. People don't realize that addressing a group of people with insults pushes them further away from the ideology being pushed. Don't insult people that you want swayed to your side. This just creates more polarization. The movie had potential, but didn't really utilize it (the cinematography was pretty good, but still looked bland even in action sequences). It's no wonder people are calling this film "Captain Meh-vel" 5.5/10.… Expand

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TheMathKing1984Mar 9, 2019

In general, I thought that Captain marvel was a decent comic book movie that served to function as a world-building movie for the MCU. There has been a question about whether Brie Larson and the producers would artifically add intersectionalIn general, I thought that Captain marvel was a decent comic book movie that served to function as a world-building movie for the MCU. There has been a question about whether Brie Larson and the producers would artifically add intersectional feministic plot points to the film, and this is the certainly case. There are many depictions of men "surpressing captain marvel", some of which are even shown up to three times throughout the movie. It ranges from her father, to her co-workers,her leader, to just random strangers. The abundance of these depictions of men try to paint this false image that men are surpressing women throughout history when any good historian would know that it's far more complicated than that, and related to the lack of birth control, the economy, and the types of jobs available, throughout history. Instead of focusing on her being a badass and fighting evil, she is instead fighting "masculine" figures that appear to represent the ficticious patriarchy. The "good men" in the movies are depicted well, however. I give it -2/10 from the total score for these points.

Apart from the injection of radical ideology, I'd say it was an interesting movie that fleshed out areas of the MCU that we all would like to see. Everyone, excluding Brie Larson, stuck to the usual plot points you've come to expect from the MCU. The worlds and space scenes were quite amazing, but the music score was a bit unremarkable. I would say that if the producers lay off the extreme feminist ideology, Captain Marvel's inclusion in the MCU will be quite interesting and positive.

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BarklesMar 9, 2019

This is a very bland and unexciting film. The real issue was that Captain Marvel had no discernible personality or emotions and so I had no investment in her character.
The rest of the cast did a fine job, Ben Mendelsohn’s was the stand outThis is a very bland and unexciting film. The real issue was that Captain Marvel had no discernible personality or emotions and so I had no investment in her character.
The rest of the cast did a fine job, Ben Mendelsohn’s was the stand out performance for me and Samuel L Jackson as always oozes charisma and presence from every pore. Bree Larson is a talented actor, so I can only imagine that she was either poorly directed or just miscast in the role. I can’t really understand how she managed to give such an unconvincing performance.
Otherwise the story was pretty standard stuff with a plot twist you could see coming a mile off. The action wasn’t very well done or exciting. I thought the cat was a novel touch and I enjoyed Fury’s interaction with it.
Overall it was a disappointment and Marvel will need to do a lot better if they intend to have Carol Danvers helm the franchise.… Expand

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Filmix16Mar 10, 2019

Nous avons déja vu de meilleur scénario concernant un film de marvel comme Logan ou Avengers. Par contre la fin au millieu du générique est interessante, de montrer un évènement entre(Avengers infinity war et Avengers end game). Mais c’est unNous avons déja vu de meilleur scénario concernant un film de marvel comme Logan ou Avengers. Par contre la fin au millieu du générique est interessante, de montrer un évènement entre(Avengers infinity war et Avengers end game). Mais c’est un film avec une bonne histoire et de bons acteurs. Sorry I don’t speak english I only speak french and I’m a young 10 years old movie fan… Expand

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ThoughtCrimeMar 10, 2019

Captain Marvel: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (Spoiler-Free) I will make it very simple and clear: this movie is a mixed bag.

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

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

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RedHeadedNerdMar 10, 2019

As a long time comic reader, I was excited when I heard that Marvel was making this movie. Carol is not my favorite hero, but I've bought some comic runs and tend to like her. Then I heard the final casting choice. "Wth are you thinking,As a long time comic reader, I was excited when I heard that Marvel was making this movie. Carol is not my favorite hero, but I've bought some comic runs and tend to like her. Then I heard the final casting choice. "Wth are you thinking, Marvel?" was my reaction. "Could they not put a wig on a wooden board, cuz thats the amount of talent she's got." And now the movie arrives, she's made some, ahem, unfortunate comments, but I still go to see it. I don't want to say it's a disaster, because it's not the worst MCU movie, but it's definitely not the best and anyone who says so is lying for some weird reason of their own. Brie gives a flat performance, because that's what she does. She's emotionless and dull. On the other hand, the script is a wandering mess that doesn't know what it wants to be or where it wants to go. Toss in some horrible missteps that are the opposite of source material. Mar-vell is not a woman and has never been. To randomly make him a female background character is a total travesty and a slap in the face of long time fans. Finally, we have great performances by Samuel L. Jackson, Clark Gregg, Jude Law and the woman who played Monica Rambeau. But the movie has no clear villain. I expected Secret Invasion, but got some weird... I don't know what I got, but it wasn't good. Not a Marvel movie I will own or watch repeatedly and I've worn out several of them. (I've bought Captain America, Thor and Avengers all several times because I've watched them enough to wear out a disc) I might watch this one from time to time on a streaming channel (Disney +??) but honestly, bad writing aside, brie Larson was horribly miscast and marvel should have known better. Katherine Winnick would have been an amazing choice.… Expand

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ArtfreakguyMar 10, 2019

To be completely fair,it has its moments. It wasn't a complete bore, though some parts of the pacing made me want to look at my watch, and in fact, I did look at my phone once, to check what time it was, since the dialogue and story was justTo be completely fair,it has its moments. It wasn't a complete bore, though some parts of the pacing made me want to look at my watch, and in fact, I did look at my phone once, to check what time it was, since the dialogue and story was just dragging on at a couple of points in the movie. Casual movie-goers, and general audience will find something to look at and enjoy for the moment. MCU fans, comic book readers and folks who look at movies with a more critical eye will find PLENTY of issues with it. From the acting, dialogue, plot holes and established lore, it had a lot going on that just didn't mix well. I expected more from Brie, an oscar winner and whatnot, but this was just sub-par. Jude Law, Samuel Jackson and others outshined her, and her character did not feel central to the movie, at least for me. Overall, it's a fun but shallow movie. There's not much to bite into and plenty of flaws (too many considering this is a big budget Marvel film) that avid fans and honest critics will obviously take issue with. To put it simply, it has the salsa, but none of the meat. It's a 5/10 for me.… Expand

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NicaMetroidMar 12, 2019

Has some cool moments but generally a mediocre movie with the lead not looking very interested or engaged. Weakest introduction to a Marvel character in it's 10 year run.

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BLeeMCUNERDMar 12, 2019

I've been a fan of Captain Marvel in the comics through several of the heroes incarnations so I was stoked Danvers was gonna be on the big screen but the movie left me disappointed it had some really good moments but a lot of very bland andI've been a fan of Captain Marvel in the comics through several of the heroes incarnations so I was stoked Danvers was gonna be on the big screen but the movie left me disappointed it had some really good moments but a lot of very bland and boring moments I expected better from Marvel. Danvers was hard to connect with seems like Patty Jenkins and DCEU beat Marvel to the punch WW was by far the better of the films. Captain Marvel for me feels like it falls on the low end of origin stories hopefully they do better with the character in the future 5/10 very meh movie… Expand

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GdjwowjmMar 12, 2019

Brie Larson and her lackadaisical performance make this movie two hours of pure mediocrity.
Goose the cat provides more memorable scenes than the titular character.

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LonerStarGamingMar 12, 2019

This Movie fell flat for me, The movie had no actual emotional moments whatsoever, Captain Marvel is WAY too overpowered, She Seems like a jerk at times, And She just seems like she does not care about what's going on around her, I think theThis Movie fell flat for me, The movie had no actual emotional moments whatsoever, Captain Marvel is WAY too overpowered, She Seems like a jerk at times, And She just seems like she does not care about what's going on around her, I think the movie could have really done some fixing, The Movie had major Plotholes that did not add up with other Marvel Movies, I'd rate this Movie a 5 At most, It's up there with one of the worst Marvel movies I've ever seen, Do not recommend seeing this movie.… Expand

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thebuffdudeMar 12, 2019

This movie is only getting a pass for mediocre score because of the great CGI and Samuel L. Jackson,Ben Mendelsohn and Annette Bening. Brie Larson could not shine as an actress because she did not get enough material. This was a very straightThis movie is only getting a pass for mediocre score because of the great CGI and Samuel L. Jackson,Ben Mendelsohn and Annette Bening. Brie Larson could not shine as an actress because she did not get enough material. This was a very straight forward movie- "Look Captain Marvel is so strong and Krees are so bad" and very hollow within.The movie takes a long time to pick up and the motivations are not even clear for who is fighting for what exactly. The fighting scenes look good but they are too short. also Captain Marvel has zero weakness what so ever like she doesn't even have much of an emotional attachment and flies through spaceships like its wind. I pray to God please don't make The End Game as bad as this.… Expand

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myles_high_clubMar 13, 2019

This was a highly anticipated movie due to the fact that it comes right before Avengers: Endgame...problem is, it has nothing to do with Endgame or anything else. Brie Larson gives a sedated performance for a character who has no arc. TheyThis was a highly anticipated movie due to the fact that it comes right before Avengers: Endgame...problem is, it has nothing to do with Endgame or anything else. Brie Larson gives a sedated performance for a character who has no arc. They made Fury a bumbling agent instead of the bad ass all the other movies made him out to be. There's no real villain to speak of. This movie is poorly written and doesn't provide anything that would boost it's characters stories or appeal. At one point I gave an audible groan in the theater because I couldn't take anymore. If I had to compare the feeling I had after watching this movie, it would be the feeling I had after I watched The Last Jedi. You do not need to see this movie before you watch Avengers: Endgame.… Expand

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youmedeadMar 13, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Captain Marvel is a fun and exciting ride with pretty visuals and excellent performances, and despite it's flaws, managed to be a pretty good movie. Warning for all who haven't seen it, minor spoilers ahead. Anything spoilery will be marked. One of this film's biggest strengths was the talent in front of the screen. The amount of star studded actors giving this film their all is really what made it as good as it is. Samuel L Jackson reprising his role as Nick Fury ||(as he makes it very clear in the film, everyone just calls him Fury, despite being called Nick several times by Maria Hill in previous films)|| is excellent as always; Jude Law brings his talent to the table, although what less could be expected of him; and of course Ben Mendelsohn brings that ||villainous charm that we've come to expect from him.|| Brie Larson, whom I had very low expectations of after seeing the trailers, as well as one of her previous movies, actually pleasantly surprised me, bringing life to the character. Clark Gregg reprises his role as fan favorite Phil Coulson, good as usual. And of course, Lashana Lynch provides one of the most charismatic characters to the film in Marie Rambeau out of no where.
As usual, Marvel spares no expense on the visual effects, topping each and every spectacle in the film with an even bigger spectacle in the next scene. At times you don't even notice the CGI, as it blends *so* well into the background. ||Most notably the de-aging CGI they've used on Fury and Coulson works so well that eventually you don't even notice it's there. It just looks *that* natural.||
The story is, while not horrible, it's not fantastic either. It reuses one of the biggest cliches in Hollywood, which I can't speak for everyone but it defintely took me out of the film. Little continuity errors were scattered without ||(such as what I mentioned earlier about Fury and Maria Hill)|| that were rather frustrating but not enough to seriously detract from the experience. The major twist of the film is actually rather large, almost as surprising as the plot twist in Spiderman Homecoming. But here's the thing: while it was surprising, it didn't have that shock value that stuck with me. I didn't walk out of the film still contemplating what I'd just seen like I had with previous Marvel movies that had major plot twists in them (like Guardians of the Galaxy 2 and Spiderman Homecoming). I'm not saying I wasn't surprised, I'm saying that it just didn't seem like a big deal after the fact. Another issue I have with the film was the cinematography and choreagraphy. Most Marvel films have a certain style to them when it comes to the directing. It's not always easy to pin down... I probably couldn't explain them to you if I tried, but they are undoubtedly there. And for some reason, this movie just didn't seem to have any specific style... as a matter of fact: the cinematography actually was nearly absent, making the movie feel very basic. That's not to say it didn't have it's moments. ||The scene early on when the Skrulls are looking through her memories is very well done, and one of my favorites in the movie.|| But for the most part it was just disappointing. In the same way, most of the fight scenes in the movie were very poor, primarily ||the climax||. It was so dark in the room where they were fighting, and, again, the cinematography made it very difficult to see what was happening. Again, that's not to say it didn't have it's moments. ||The scene at the beginning when Carol is trying to escape the Skrull ship with the cuffs on her hands is particularly fun||, but for the most part it is very disappointing.
Despite all this, it managed to maintain to hold my attention throughout and to have a comprehensible plot that flowed quite nicely. While I wouldn't give it a top spot amongst the big contenders of the MCU, I do think it's earned its place as one of the better films in the now 21 film franchise.… Expand

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JamesTBirdMar 13, 2019

Thorougly dissapointing as a MCU fan. Carol Danvers is badly written, it's not even Larsons fault. Danvers has a character line not an arc, she found out who she is and that's it. No character flaws, fears or weaknesses. Like superman withoutThorougly dissapointing as a MCU fan. Carol Danvers is badly written, it's not even Larsons fault. Danvers has a character line not an arc, she found out who she is and that's it. No character flaws, fears or weaknesses. Like superman without kryptonite. On that note, once she reaches her full powers it's like when superman shows up in the justice league: the movie is basically over, she breezes through any and all "opposition" and "adversity". I wish it was a better movie.… 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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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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Nick6013Mar 23, 2019

Wasn't the greatest , Brie larson played Marvel like a robot , not sure why? There was no real connection with the character, nothing to really like about her. Have to agree with others had a bit of a servant /master (Jackson/Larson) feelWasn't the greatest , Brie larson played Marvel like a robot , not sure why? There was no real connection with the character, nothing to really like about her. Have to agree with others had a bit of a servant /master (Jackson/Larson) feel which was creepy and out of touch.Overall wasn't the worst movie I have seen but could have been so much better.… Expand

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RanghwoaMar 26, 2019

- Good movie. Brie Larson is the perfect choice for the role. The cast is awesome, especially the chemistry between Carol and Fury. Great performance of Jude Law. The story is interesting and the plot twist is a good move by the directors.- Good movie. Brie Larson is the perfect choice for the role. The cast is awesome, especially the chemistry between Carol and Fury. Great performance of Jude Law. The story is interesting and the plot twist is a good move by the directors. Good 90's reference and clever humor (sometimes)
- The action scenes -for the most powerful character of the universe- are insufficient. The fight scenes are bad (except the Talos-Fury fight) and there is no proper final fight. The loss of Fury's eye is disappointing and some jokes are annoying and seems forced

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BrunoVn00Mar 31, 2019

It's not a terrible movie, nor a great movie, it's just a harmless, played-it-safe movie even for a superhero movie.
I had fun watching it a the theater, but that's it.
The main problems with this movie are the poor directing, writing andIt's not a terrible movie, nor a great movie, it's just a harmless, played-it-safe movie even for a superhero movie.
I had fun watching it a the theater, but that's it.
The main problems with this movie are the poor directing, writing and character development, this felt more like a sequel rather than a Captain Marvel origin story, by that I mean that I learned almost nothing about the character. The directors couldn't sell me the idea that Captain Marvel is the strongest character in the MCU and the one who could beat Thanos as her powers and abilities as shown in this movie are a little generic, bland and boring. The villain is also boring and has no motivation, he's not intimidating or anything, it felt like watching Malekith from Thor 2 or Steppenwolf from Justice League.
As with any movie review I'm gonna highlight the good and bad:

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

The Bad:
-The directing and writing.
-Lack of character development.
-The action scenes were lame. Because probably this directors don't know how to shoot a good action scene. All action scenes are shaky, with tons of cuts and you can barely see what's going on. If the action in a superhero movie is not good, you're doing something wrong.
-Some CGI looked bad, not Black Panther levels of bad but still bad and fake-looking. The Skrulls had a very silly terrible-looking mask.
-Some explanations that fans of the MCU might be trying to seek, like Nick Fury's eye, might be very disappointing.
-Some editing. Like the first 20 minutes of the movie are very confusing because of the bad editing choices.… Expand

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omid-farshiMay 25, 2019

This movie is an average superhero movie. The characters are not much deep so the motivations and stress are not much understood by the audience. I could sense lots of feminism and left agenda in the theme of the trailer and the movie so thatThis movie is an average superhero movie. The characters are not much deep so the motivations and stress are not much understood by the audience. I could sense lots of feminism and left agenda in the theme of the trailer and the movie so that part is really annoying which made some of the conversations unnatural and not well script. However, it is not as bad as some people say just because they don't like the actress who plays Captain Marvel. CGI effects were very good and some actions were enjoyable. The climax was not designed climactic enough so I was a bit bored of the main character. The side characters had better humor and they were fun.… Expand

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Yury198509Jun 1, 2019

Hoping for a better plot, but got mediocer movie at best.
Watched it just to check this box.
Will not watch it again.
Nick Fury and guss the cat stole that show.

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iam50fenJul 21, 2019

I started watching with guarded hopes, but I really enjoyed the movie. Having a look at Nick Fury's back story was great! I also found Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel a solid superhero.

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Dungeon00XOct 16, 2022

Average Marvel action movie while people waited for Endgame. Review bombs don't work, by the way.

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literarymamaFeb 15, 2020

I didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. The acting was good. It was entertaining, but it's not a film I'm going to remember. Compared to Thor Ragnarok or Wonder Woman it was boring. I never felt the tension. It just wasn't there. II didn't hate it, but I didn't love it either. The acting was good. It was entertaining, but it's not a film I'm going to remember. Compared to Thor Ragnarok or Wonder Woman it was boring. I never felt the tension. It just wasn't there. I mean Captain Marvel is the most powerful of all superheroes right? So how do you beat that? We knew she'd save the day. It just didn't gel for me. Good but definitely not great.… Expand

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pur__0_0__Apr 6, 2021

Captain Marvel is a character that wasn't really needed for the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet. But still she was introduced. So the fans must assume her story to be something on the same level of the other new characters that were introducedCaptain Marvel is a character that wasn't really needed for the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet. But still she was introduced. So the fans must assume her story to be something on the same level of the other new characters that were introduced in Phase III, particularly just before Avengers: Endgame. There were Doctor Strange and Black Panther who had their own fun adventures just before Infinity War, which is really needed if the movie wants the audience to actually care about that character when heroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America etc are also present on the same screen. But sadly, Captain Marvel wasn't able to live upto the hype.

I'm in no means saying that this is an absolutely horrible movie. I really liked it, but only as long as the movie was running. Once the movie was over I was like, "Wait, why was I so excited again?". I went to watch the movie as an absolute blank slate. I had heard of Brie Larson giving a controversial statement, but I'm not gonna judge an entire movie over one actress' behaviour. Rather I'd judge it because of the content that was in it. And that's what I'm gonna do.

This movie absolutely nails the 90s vibe. The characters look just as ugly as we used to look in our 90s pictures. The introduction of a young Nick Fury, the plot twist, the Stan Lee cameo, the CGI - I liked it all. But what I didn't like was, well, to put it in simpler words, literally everything else. The acting, music, costumes (when Monica was seeing the different colour combinations she saw all the awesome ones and rejected them, and finally chose the ugliest one), and even the revelation of how Nick Fury got an eyepatch were terrible.

In my opinion this was the worst MCU movie made in the third phase, not just because it lacked content, it didn't even have any important significance. This movie didn't even need to exist, since Captain Marvel just says in Endgame that she was out protecting the other universes. So the whole point of "introducing Captain Marvel" was pointless, as it could have been done just like how Black Widow and Hawkeye were done in The Avengers; give her a cameo in the previous movies and then bring her directly to Endgame.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 8, 2020

The Incredible Hulk isn't very Incredible.
Edward Norton gives a good performance but the concept of Hulk itself just seems tired. There is no new outlook on the hero just simply a repeatedly mediocre take on a very one dimensiona

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MattFornerFeb 10, 2021

One of the weaker MCU movies, Captain Marvel was mostly style with little substance. However, it was entertaining and makes a fun Saturday night flick.

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I9gzMar 28, 2021

It picks up at the 3rd act, but the first 2/3rds are boring, lacking good action and an interesting main character to keep the movie going. The side characters are actually decent and all greatly outshadow Carol Danvers, who is a husk of aIt picks up at the 3rd act, but the first 2/3rds are boring, lacking good action and an interesting main character to keep the movie going. The side characters are actually decent and all greatly outshadow Carol Danvers, who is a husk of a character for most of the movie, and is not done any favors by the plot, which isn't as engaging as it needed to be. This movie would have probably been good in Phase 1, but is too basic for a 2019 Marvel movie.… Expand

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PeteyPirahnaFeb 5, 2022

5/10
This is just bare average. It's a bland MCU movie. But SLJ and the twist was pretty good.

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sosagangFeb 27, 2022

it is not as bad as the reviews might suggest but it sure is a bland and mediocre movie

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 13, 2022

An admirable, but ultimately by-the-numbers superhero origin film. Captain Marvel is basically a better version of the Green Lantern movie, but not much else. Still, it has some genuine humor, good performances, and enough fun action to makeAn admirable, but ultimately by-the-numbers superhero origin film. Captain Marvel is basically a better version of the Green Lantern movie, but not much else. Still, it has some genuine humor, good performances, and enough fun action to make it watchable. Though, it's not the greatest look when everything about your movie is completely upstaged by a cat.… Expand

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Rickniks38May 8, 2022

Super bland the only fun or interesting scenes is when Carol is with Nick Fury. I feel like Captain Marvel works better as a supporting character than getting a movie like Doctor Strange or Ant-Man.

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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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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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JaramideMar 8, 2019

Probably the weakest of all the Marvel movies so far. It's not horrible and it does have moments where it comes together and becomes fun but they are pretty few and far between.
A de-aged Jackson does a really great job as young Nick Fury andProbably the weakest of all the Marvel movies so far. It's not horrible and it does have moments where it comes together and becomes fun but they are pretty few and far between.
A de-aged Jackson does a really great job as young Nick Fury and like everyone else I liked the cat though it's mosty there for comic relief.
The biggest problem with the movie is that it really doesn't do anything with the premise. We get some interesting tid-bits to the backstory of the current state of the MCU but as a stand alone movie it absolutely fails at telling a self contained engaging story.
There are also some really annoying, in your face feminism moments but they arne't that many or overly long and if the rest of the story managed to hold my interest they would have been easy to overlook. As it is I'm really sad to say that Marvel really fumbled this one and I really hope that this movie isn't indicative of what we can expect for Endgame.… Expand

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MB_Mar 13, 2019

Putting up a charisma vacuum against Samuel L Jackson (even a if it's only a virtual SLJ) isn't a smart move.

Really just a typical Marvel movie, just with pandering 90s nostalgia and adding a big dollop of Guardians of the Galaxy, althoughPutting up a charisma vacuum against Samuel L Jackson (even a if it's only a virtual SLJ) isn't a smart move.

Really just a typical Marvel movie, just with pandering 90s nostalgia and adding a big dollop of Guardians of the Galaxy, although with no credit to James Gunn who's been dumped without thanks.

Whilst trying to milk a fresh demographic as they did so successfully last year with Black Panther they just make stupid decisions which hamper the sentiment of the audience they are trying their best to please. Exposition at the beginning whilst leaving the main character in amnesiac confusion just makes her look clueless whilst at the same time boring everyone who's seen it all before. The plot twist (it's not a spoiler as they state the race of the 'heros' at the start of the film spoiling the already obvious twist for anyone who's paid attention for the preceding films) has been done to death. The music makes no sense half the time, did the directors even see the start of of GOTG2 where it shows that the sound track has to be coming from somewhere not just blaring No Doubt for reasons.

As for the blue blood coming out of Captain Marvel's nose, that was just a deceit to make you think there's more depth than there really is. Good job that blue blood was AB negative or she'd be in trouble!… Expand

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StuvokMar 11, 2019

Probably the worst Marvel move I have seen and the least interesting hero on the Marvel team. It's not the worst movie ever but a movie ticket seems like a high price to see it.

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JoeCoolMar 30, 2019

It tells the story of how Captain Marvel met Nick Fury. Not that there's a lot of story there, at least nothing that's at least somewhat interesting.
There are a few action scenes that aren't half bad, but most of the time it's just plainIt tells the story of how Captain Marvel met Nick Fury. Not that there's a lot of story there, at least nothing that's at least somewhat interesting.
There are a few action scenes that aren't half bad, but most of the time it's just plain boring with lots of flashbacks that try to give perspective but end up leaving you "WTF, why am I watching this?", not good as a member of the audience.
In short pretty uninteresting and boring. They probably could have done a better job if it didn't need to be rushed out before the sequel to Infinity War.
Marvel really dropped the ball on this one.… Expand

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PaisanoMar 9, 2019

Too much political and misandrist (anti Male) propaganda. Not much character growth or arc for the lead. Liked the 1990s era but not enough elements from the period like "you've got mail" sound from AOL or modem dial up sound effect whichToo much political and misandrist (anti Male) propaganda. Not much character growth or arc for the lead. Liked the 1990s era but not enough elements from the period like "you've got mail" sound from AOL or modem dial up sound effect which would've been hilarious. The de-aging of Nick Fury was good. The music too. Glad to see a strong female hero with their own movie. Could've been so much better. Makes me appreciate Wonder Woman so much more.… Expand

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dc127Mar 8, 2019

This movie isn't a complete train wreck that deserves total score. There are some good visuals, the villain is solid, young Fury is fun to see, and hey that cat was a solid addition. It also isn't a good film. Very few of the professionalThis movie isn't a complete train wreck that deserves total score. There are some good visuals, the villain is solid, young Fury is fun to see, and hey that cat was a solid addition. It also isn't a good film. Very few of the professional reviews are praising Larson in the role. That is because she just isn't that good. "Hey she is an Oscar winner, you can't say that." Just because she won an award for a very particular role doesn't mean every single thing she does is gold. She was miscast for this role. The concerns about her having a flat persona on screen sort of played out. There are solid elements to the film, but when your lead isn't one of them reviewers should be ashamed for giving the movie 8,9,10 ratings. I'm not hating on the film because "it has a strong female character." I just calling a spade a spade. If this had a male character as the lead many reviewers would point out this is standard fare that Marvel turns out each year and is nothing special. The film is fine. It is much closer to Thor Dark World than it is to Winter Soldier.… Expand

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MattyiceMar 29, 2019

Politics aside, Captain Marvel is about as cookie-cutter as Marvel has gotten and feels almost dated. While not bad, it's nothing special. A key positive is the entire supporting cast (Sam L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Lashana Lynch, and evenPolitics aside, Captain Marvel is about as cookie-cutter as Marvel has gotten and feels almost dated. While not bad, it's nothing special. A key positive is the entire supporting cast (Sam L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Lashana Lynch, and even the cat, Goose). They are the best part of this movie as they definitely give great performances. I'm also a sucker for 90s nostalgia being a 90s kid. The action and the lead, however, are pretty lifeless and don't have any of the excitement usually found in MCU movies, especially coming off the clever fight scenes in both Infinity War and Ant-Man & The Wasp and great charm in performances given by most actors in the MCU. However, I do feel given better writing, Larson can give Captain Marvel the gusto needed to make her a good character. The plot also feels very "phase 1" and I strongly disliked some of the retconning done in this film. I see promise for the character in the future and there were some promising moments in this film, but this film was underwhelming and joins Thor: The Dark World and The Incredible Hulk as some of the MCU's worst.… Expand

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x2FingerTuesdayMar 13, 2019

It's another generic Marvel movie, but this time it's a lady! It's not worse cuz it's a lady, but it's not necessarily better that it's a lady either. Just bland and even more mindless than your typical superhero flick. Not completelyIt's another generic Marvel movie, but this time it's a lady! It's not worse cuz it's a lady, but it's not necessarily better that it's a lady either. Just bland and even more mindless than your typical superhero flick. Not completely awful, just not memorable or special.… Expand

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PipeMar 9, 2019

Capitan Marvel started as rocket and ended as the Titanic. The movie spreads boredom, and we ask ourselves if the main lead really won an Oscar award. I do not think it is Brie Larson’s fault, but it is a mix of all the elements thatCapitan Marvel started as rocket and ended as the Titanic. The movie spreads boredom, and we ask ourselves if the main lead really won an Oscar award. I do not think it is Brie Larson’s fault, but it is a mix of all the elements that converted a dazzling character into a floundering project. Did the script fail? Did the acting fail? All failed in this film. However, we can salvage the cat from this lame movie.

The film is boring and confusing. At the beginning, we watch Vers training and for almost 10 – 15 minutes they talk about “emotions.” As a personal comment, invoking the word does not mean that the actress expressed emotions; she couldn’t do it. Carol Danvers is a complex character, with several emotional problems, she is loved by men and WOMEN, and Brie failed in personification (script issue?). You cannot ask pears to the elm, and we cannot ask Brie Larson to be Carol Danvers. As the movie continues, you can be touched by the 90’s nostalgia, but that is not enough because we have an unbalanced character with amnesia (and amnesia in the acting too) but she is vastly overpowered, and that does not make sense. The introduction of other characters as a young Nick Fury and Goose, the cat refreshed the movie and saved it from the collapse. Captain Marvel failed, this is not about gender issues; it is about story, Captain Marvel does not have the latter. I wanted to see a strong female lead, and I ended praising a cat and not the heroine. On the other hand, Carol Danvers' perseverance and will to fight comes from her emotions and human side. Furthermore, she fights because it is needed no matter if there is a probability of losing, she struggles because inside in her heart something pushes her to fight, but in this movie, we only observe an overpower female lead, expressionless, who does not transmit charisma to the audience. As a female, I am disappointed, and this movie is an egregious torment. Please, do not confuse feminism with an overpowered female because that message will only lead to disapproval.… Expand

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silencerJun 20, 2019

Wow I knew this was not great but I didn't expect it to be that bad...
1. Wooden acting by main lead
2. Completely unrelatable protagonist 3. The audience is treated like idiots who cannot put 2+2 together. Hint: we all saw Guardians of theWow I knew this was not great but I didn't expect it to be that bad...
1. Wooden acting by main lead
2. Completely unrelatable protagonist
3. The audience is treated like idiots who cannot put 2+2 together. Hint: we all saw Guardians of the Galaxy, we know who the bad guys are!!!
4. The plot McGuffin makes no sense and is poorly explained
5. Action scenes are few and far in between and are mixed with heavy exposition.
6. Jokes fall flat.
Sigh... I want my rental money back...… Expand

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GameAnalyzerMar 8, 2019

A movie is meant to entice its audience with stuff that makes way for its characters to be explored. With Captain Marvel, one of the major issues lurks with this aspect and that's not helping it when we see the bigger picture in Endgame. TheA movie is meant to entice its audience with stuff that makes way for its characters to be explored. With Captain Marvel, one of the major issues lurks with this aspect and that's not helping it when we see the bigger picture in Endgame. The dialogues without the character being fleshed out felt out of place at many instances. The other major issue prevails in the messy structure and pacing towards the climactic build-up that leaves the viewers scratching their heads.The heroics marketing and capitalizing on its 'higher-further-faster' theme does not have enough justice or engage with the audience watching it. I feel this as a total wash-out with the already tested formula using the female led superhero aspect as its only true distinction from the rest and that to its unfair advantage. A clear disservice to MCU fans.… Expand

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Gamer-criticMar 9, 2019

The movie is bad, its boring, predictable and lazy. The CGI is good (I mean its Marvel, what else you've expected) Samuel Jackson is as fun and charismatic as always, but the plot, the Mary Sue main character are just not worth the timeThe movie is bad, its boring, predictable and lazy. The CGI is good (I mean its Marvel, what else you've expected) Samuel Jackson is as fun and charismatic as always, but the plot, the Mary Sue main character are just not worth the time wasted. A 2 hours long film with a 40 minute substance.

The plot is a generic "new Marvel hero" movie with cliche villain and plot points, if you watched ANY hero's solo movie, you watched this one too. I thought Black Panther was one of the worst Marvel's films, but I rewatched it 3 months later and actually had a lot of fun with it, so Captain Marvel is one of the worst now, if Green Lanter wouldn't exist, CM could probably be THE worst. Not to mention that main performance is also incredibly lazy, Brie Larson (which I honestly like despite her overwhelming racism to the white men) just doesn't play in this movie, her character experiences different problems but her facial expression never changes, I don't understand what happened to Brie but this is most definitely her worst performance.

+1 for CGI|+1 for Samuel Jackson|+1 for Stan Lee's cameo|+1 for somewhat competent comedy.
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tsarouhasMar 8, 2019

It's kinda boring, very forgettable. Like ant-man 2, you might find a few good moments (most of them relating to the cat), but overall a disappointment for marvel standards.

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ShadowDancerMar 8, 2019

A bit of a mixed bag really, this doesn't seem like an MCU film, the tone of it was out of whack, something reminiscent of Green Lantern but better. There seems to be some inconsistencies with the rest of the MCU films but will have to checkA bit of a mixed bag really, this doesn't seem like an MCU film, the tone of it was out of whack, something reminiscent of Green Lantern but better. There seems to be some inconsistencies with the rest of the MCU films but will have to check them out to confirm. I struggled to enjoy this film even the jokes were misplaced as evident by the rest of the cinema not engaging either. I love any fantasy, sci fi spectacle but this fell short and couldn't keep me engaged. I think Brie Larson was miss cast in this role, I know she's a great actor but I think she does better in more dramatic roles, she was totally unconvincing as Captain Marvel and I struggled to invest in the character. Carol's relationship with Maria was difficult to accept or believe, there seemed to be no chemistry or emotional investment between them. I think Charlize Theron would have made a better Captain Marvel, she has the stature and gravitas that is required to bring the character to life.

Sam l Jackson was great as Nick Fury but what is the MCU without him, he seems to carry most of the film for me. However, the digital de-ageing was a bit hit and miss, sometimes it looked good but at other times it didn't even look like him at all which took me out of the moment on a few occasions.

Ben Mendelsohn was another highlight, he played the antagonist beautifully with a great menacing quality, the depth and believability of his character showed in spades.

The CGI again was also hit and miss, for the most part it was OK, not great. At times it was like watching a well rendered cut scene for a AAA PC game and other times, cartoon like, as I mentioned earlier it reminded me of Green Lantern.

This film was marketed as a feminist film fighting sexism (and Aliens), did this reflect the sexism of the 90's? At the time I was at UNI studying "Social Theory and Communications", basically a liberal left viewpoint and a big part of the course involved media manipulation, prejudice, sexism and critical theory so I was quite sensitive to any form of sexism. This film was more like sexism from the 80's where the older generation were still living in the world influenced by the 50's and 60's and were still using the phrases like "Smile, it may never happen" or "Cheer up". In essence Carol throwing off the shackles of patriarchy actually belonged in that time as by the end of the 90's, in the UK at least, equality was ingrained into society so status, rights, and opportunities between the sexes was on a level playing field.… Expand

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FidelisMar 9, 2019

If the people behind this particular MCU film wanted to make an average superhero movie, they did okay. If they were trying to blaze a trail for justice, I’m not sure they succeeded. It takes more than CGI and some predictably sexist linesIf the people behind this particular MCU film wanted to make an average superhero movie, they did okay. If they were trying to blaze a trail for justice, I’m not sure they succeeded. It takes more than CGI and some predictably sexist lines directed at a female lead character to do that. Perhaps, however, the goal was simply to sell tickets. Marvel may very well succeed at that. For every person who is tired of the same old preachy agenda, there appear to be lots of people who are easily parted from their money at the slightest suggestion that a film or product carries the right message.… Expand

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tHeSiDMar 22, 2019

It was ok, worst MCU? meh almost. Most boring origin story tho, atleast compared to other origin stories in the mcu. I can put this in the "This is just another Aquaman kinda bland oatmeal"

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RabidprimateMar 8, 2019

Painfully average in every way. If you have seen any Marvel movie in the last ten years it has been vomited forth for your consumption. I deducted a point for the nontroversy around this and the frankly bad treatment of the customers in general.

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43in2014Mar 8, 2019

The short review: The story and action scenes are both inadequate, and the film tries to be sentimental but moves too slowly and it all turns out very disappointing. This will be the first MCU film to get a fail score from me. I think KevinThe short review: The story and action scenes are both inadequate, and the film tries to be sentimental but moves too slowly and it all turns out very disappointing. This will be the first MCU film to get a fail score from me. I think Kevin Feige has dropped the ball ala Kathleen Kennedy doing the same with Star Wars VIII and Solo.

Related media: I have seen all of the MCU films but have not read the comics. The recent one, Ant-Man and the Wasp was also disappointing. I hope this is not a trend.

What's it like?: It tells the origin story of Captain Marvel and how she met Nick Fury, but in a confusing way as it is the main plot point.

Negatives: 1) The story is rather inadequate and is told in a sentimental and very slow way. There’s not much story at all due to the numerous flashbacks, and the story is not all that interesting anyway. 2) The action scenes are very limited and unimpressive. Check out the budget for the film and you will understand why. The fight and flight scenes are not special and are physically inaccurate as well. 3) How Nick Fury lost his eye is explained but the story is ridiculous and unimpressive.

How would the different age groups rate it?

Children: Average

Teens: Poor

Young adults: Poor Medium age adults: Poor

Old adults: Poor Rating: 2/5 (no half scores). Skip it. Don’t even bother watching it on the TV.… Expand

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ScienceAdvisorMar 9, 2019

Lazy writing and bad directing reflects the fact that these two writer-directors appear to have taken turns at both jobs. The material ultimately fails due to Captain Marvel being handed everything from the start without having to work orLazy writing and bad directing reflects the fact that these two writer-directors appear to have taken turns at both jobs. The material ultimately fails due to Captain Marvel being handed everything from the start without having to work or really earn any of it, and therefore not having any connection to the audience. Unless all you are there for is the CGI, and then you can add +3 to the score. Larson's performances show that she does have the range to actually deliver, it is just too bad the that director of the day could not be bothered to do their job and keep her focused for more than 10 seconds at a time.… 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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MattBrady99Mar 6, 2020

"Space invasion, big car chase... truth be told, I was ready to hang it up. 'Till I met you today."

One year later - nobody's talking about this, expect for me right now. All that fuss and name calling over an average by the book superhero"Space invasion, big car chase... truth be told, I was ready to hang it up. 'Till I met you today."

One year later - nobody's talking about this, expect for me right now. All that fuss and name calling over an average by the book superhero movie.

One of the blandest and most forgettable movies of last year, which I just remembered to login as watched.

Brie Larson, who has proven in the past to be a talented actress with amazing range, but is unfortunately the weakest link in the movie. I thought her performance was incredibly wooden and the least interesting part of the movie. Her line delivery felt really off and there wasn't anything there for me to care about her character. All backstory with very little depth. It might have just been the poor material she was given to work with.

I'm sorry, but not once did I believe this is the strongest character in the MCU. The issue is that the movie does a terrible job of actually showing us that she is powerful and important. They tell us rather than show us. Like OK, she shoots lasers, flies around and has some magical glow around her. Am I suppose to be impressed?

The story itself is really messy and unfocused. It's trying so hard to be an origin story while also setting up the next installment for future movies, but also having a Bourne element into the mix of connecting pieces to the past.

Also I can't believe they did Lee Pace dirty. Not just once, but twice now!

However, there are some things I liked in the movie that stopped it from being the worst thing ever. I love the tribute to Stan Lee on the Marvel Studios opening intro, which was such a loving touch to his legacy.

The de-aging on Samuel L. Jackson was fantastic and shows us how far technology has come. Although towards the end the effects started to look a bit wonky for some reason. Jackson himself was charismatic and a blast to watch. It was interesting to see a younger and goofy version of Nick Fury before he gets super serious.

I love Goose the Cat, just don't let her anywhere near your eyes.

The Skrulls were enjoyable "villains" and Ben Mendelsohn absolutely shines as one of the Skrulls.

And that's really it for positives.

Overall rating: "Being powerful is like being a lady. If you have to tell people you are, you aren't." - Margaret Thatcher

Yes, I actually took a quote from Thatcher. I honestly should just delete my account right now.… Expand

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FalskryMar 8, 2019

Plot 4/10 - Visuals 6/10 - Dialogue 2/10 - Music 6/10 - Acting 4/10 - Fight scenes 4/10.

I was very scared before watching this movie because of all the drama and the politics involved. I still went to see it because I did not want to missPlot 4/10 - Visuals 6/10 - Dialogue 2/10 - Music 6/10 - Acting 4/10 - Fight scenes 4/10.

I was very scared before watching this movie because of all the drama and the politics involved. I still went to see it because I did not want to miss anything before Endgame.
For the ones who are scared about these politics and the feminism promotion, as someone which is very much against it, I'd tell you it's ok; it does not take more than a couple minutes of the movie but these moments are very cringy. You may also find that the casting seems to have been directed at very specific groups but it was also ok.

However despite this, pretty much everything about this movie in underwhelming: the plot, the characters, the twists, the ending and even the after ending scenes.
They also tried to give background stories to iconic avengers elements and it's all pretty bad.

The movie is not that bad in the end but it's pretty boring, nothing about this movie is good, the dialogues are for sure terrible but the rest is just "Meh".

This would not be such a problem as other Marvel films had the same types of problems (Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor 2...) if they did not want to make Captain Marvel the center of the upcoming movies. The hero is not likeable, not inspiring and had no public support before the movie. If they keep her as a secondary character, they might be able to save her just like the Russos changed Tony Stark and Thor but she does not have what it takes to be the centre of this universe. Please Marvel, go with Spiderman or Starlord for this, they have what it takes.

And if you really really want a woman for some reasons, there are other better women characters in Marvel, this one is just not the right one...… Expand

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Merkor_78Mar 11, 2019

Película normalita, lo malo: la protagonista no engancha, no impacta, le falta carisma, efectos especiales de media calidad, un guion lento, pésimos villanos y hacen añicos a la escencia los skrulls para dar un mensaje políticamente correcto;Película normalita, lo malo: la protagonista no engancha, no impacta, le falta carisma, efectos especiales de media calidad, un guion lento, pésimos villanos y hacen añicos a la escencia los skrulls para dar un mensaje políticamente correcto; lo mejorcito: Nick Fury y el gato, son los que salvan la película; el homenaje a Stan Lee y la primera escena pos-créditos es lo que vale el boleto que pague.… Expand

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ImaginaryCriticJul 28, 2019

Obviously not the best marvel film but it has its moments. Didn't really hit me as a fan of Marvel though, I found it pretty boring at times and just a little dry. The fight scenes are OK but the rest is just cliche and mediocre.

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