Captain Marvel
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date: March 8, 2019
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SilverSparrowMar 8, 2019
First, this is a review of the movie itself. I know there has been discussion outside regarding cast comments, and sincerely, I just went into the movie and forgot about those things, as what matters for me is the film itself, and its ownFirst, this is a review of the movie itself. I know there has been discussion outside regarding cast comments, and sincerely, I just went into the movie and forgot about those things, as what matters for me is the film itself, and its own merits. I am a big fan of the comics and the MCU, and so although I wasn't familiar with this character, I was looking forward to her introduction and understanding how this will impact the MCU. I also know that having a very overpowering character, like Superman, is harder to relate to, so I went into the movie already willing to give them some slack, but hoping they could pull it off and make an awesome movie.
Unfortunately, for many reasons, the movie is simply bad. And yet, it had many things in it that show it could have been much better, so maybe there is hope for a sequel in the future, and are definitely things that can be changed. Let me explain. I think the easiest way to describe how I felt during the movie was that I cringed a lot.
First, I had heard that the main Actress Brie Larson was a really good actress. I can't comment on that as this is the only movie I saw with her, and I definitely want to see other of her works now so I can get a better opinion. But in this movie, her character was portrayed in a very abnoxious manner in most of the film (you know when a person can't be nice or kind to anyone, but just wants to act like a know-it-all jerk?). I don't know whose decision this was, maybe she was asked to portray it this way. There are though some better moments, in particular in the ship with Fury, and with her best friend's child, that she is more likable. I just wish we had seen more of that. I think the tone for her came off unnecessarily cold and again, the way I felt was that it was just being abnoxious. Now, I think this is something that she and they can change going forward, but it did not help when they are introducing us to a new character. This is even worse taking into consideration that they really need audiences to like her, given how difficult it is to connect with such an overpowered character, as is Captain Marvel's case. So, her acting was way off, and I don't know why, and I don't want to put in question her capacity, hence my wanting to see other works from her.
Anyway, moving on. The second most impactful problem is the production and editing. The movie is a long string of moments that should be of either emotion or great action, but that fall flat. I really feel they wanted those moments to be really grand and epic, and I think they actually could have been, but they just felt rushed and unearned, which actually turned them into really cringy. And this is the problem for me, I think that Captain Marvel's story was actually all there, there were lots of good pieces, which were presented, but the way they brought this together, the timing and presentation was beautiful visually, but was just rushed and felt really off for me, personally. So I really feel that it wasn't a lack of compelling story or character motivation, just the way the final cut flows. Those emotional moments, and the action, they were lacking either some more development, or not to be rushed or so obvious. The Skrulls (and Ben Mendelsohn) were great, it was always nice to have Fury and Coulson (I'm a big fan of the Agents of Shield, Coulson is such a charismatic character). Ok, having been unbiased about the movie, I do need to address honestly the Feminism question. I am a person who really enjoys that there are movie with strong female leads, with great stories to tell. And I think Marvel has a lot of potential they still have not taken advantage in terms of female characters to tell more stories about (I mean, Scarlet Witch and Black Widow have been great until now, and I would love to hear more of their stories, and have them lead their own films, i think they deserve more attention. And the actresses have done great!).
I know that some of the directors and cast were open about the feminism part. I have no problem with that. I just feel that it was cringy to force Director Fury to act dumb in some situations, just to give Captain Marvel an air of "gotcha", hey, let me lead you. That is just not necessary. I think audiences deserve much better. I loved Alita, which had a great female character and was an awesome movie. In this movie, I felt they always had to prove that Captain Marvel was better than the men around her, and sincerely, it was cringy. The movie is bad, because Brie Larson's acting is bad, and the production was way off.
But, I think those are two things that they can turn around I and sincerely hope they do, and if they do, I will enjoy watching what they do in a sequel. Ah, did I mention I loved what they did with the Skrulls? Well done on that point! And yes, that cat it is cool!… Expand
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wshadMar 8, 2019
Boring and flat movie that is tainted by the hateful political sentiments from Brie Larson.
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WargearsMar 8, 2019
Movie was just bland, generic, overhyped, boring to watch and it's safe to say that this is marvel's version of green lantern or even worse. If you complained about brie being emotionless on the trailer then she's pretty much like that in theMovie was just bland, generic, overhyped, boring to watch and it's safe to say that this is marvel's version of green lantern or even worse. If you complained about brie being emotionless on the trailer then she's pretty much like that in the whole movie. It's sad that they rewrite captain marvel into a feminist and propaganda machine rather than a superhero that we all can love. This movie could have so much potential to be actually good but no let's prioritize politics over everything else, we can't let captain marvel be vulnerable so not to anger sjw's/feminists. The only saving grace for this movie was samuel l. jackson and without him I would had already fallen asleep of boredom watching this movie. Wonder woman heck even Alita is way2x better than this piece of turd.… Expand
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finnmccool1985Mar 8, 2019
There have been great superhero works with political satire, overtones in the past- some of the best, even- The Watchmen, Dark Knight series, Maus, The Invisibles, the list goes on. But Hollywood and Marvel have decided to take many ofThere have been great superhero works with political satire, overtones in the past- some of the best, even- The Watchmen, Dark Knight series, Maus, The Invisibles, the list goes on. But Hollywood and Marvel have decided to take many of people's favorite works and turn them into PR for the elite establishment- the exact opposite of what the greats I listed were- which were skillful underground challenges to that establishment. The last thing the world needs is superwealthy people taking classics loved by working class and poor people, and telling people how 'real people' are supposed to view them- this is hypocrisy at it's most gross level. It will not last- and no doubt, films like Captain Marvel will mark the low point when the real creatives will emerge, coming out with another generation of great works challenging another establishment pretending to set the bar when really they are just building an artistic prison full of them- wrapping the myth of the transcendent hero in regressive cliche.… Expand
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JHarrisMar 8, 2019
This has really made me not look forward to Endgame. Captain Marvel is the most OP superhero I've ever seen. She's basically superman with no kryptonite and shoots beams out of her hands rather than her eyes...
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DJKongMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stan Lee's tribute was nice. Some of the action sequences were entertaining but some were bad and needed too many cuts. Everything else was bad.

Jackson does well but plays a very watered down Fury. The surprise involving him was DUMB.

Brie's character was unrelatable. Her "feminist" struggle in no way impacts her character to add actual depth. Her personal struggle in the movie is: she's so strong she has to overcome being held back by father figures, but she doesn't need to go through any personal growth to accomplish this - her memories just have to come back to her.

Skrulls are completely ruined.

Actual plot is sacrificed to deliver a mixed message that refugees & terrorists are misunderstood innocents that just need help finding a home. And I don't know if this was a shot at US politics & military (analogous to the Star Force) OR an anti-Israel anti-Semitic message. Either way it's BAD.

What are you doing Marvel!?… Expand
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Bec1972Mar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am not a bot. I am white female in her 40’s.
I have watched MCU from the beginning and have loved the journey. At the end of the movies, I have felt that I watched something that has left me feeling, excited.
Well, that did not happen today when I saw Captain Marvel. I felt flat and indifferent. Carol Danvers was the same at end and she was in the beginning. Carol did not inspire me at all. Carol was boring. I was never invested in carol Danvers at all. Sure some parts were ok. Nick Fury, Phil Coulson, Maria Rambeau, Monica Rambeau were great characters. Yon-Rogg or as I will call him Yawn-Rogg.
If fact pretty much the whole movie is a yawn.
The fight scene with No Doubt’s I’m just a Girl music choice is sad. They could have gone with Pat Benatar’s Hit me with your best shot. After watching YouTube (yes I know) I discovered that one of the first Captain Marvel was a woman of colour. Why, did they not cast a women of colour. Black Panther showed the way to inspire people, me included. But, no they missed a huge opportunity and went with a safe bet on a white woman.
If you want to see the mid credit scene, don’t waste your time. Watch the mid credit scene on YouTube. I am hoping the rumours are true and Marvel has a alternative version where Captain Marvel has a minor part in Avengers Endgame. I am nervous about Avengers Endgame that the powers that be have destroyed a decade of Marvel movies to satisfy a minority. How about create a great character that happens to be a women.… Expand
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jcuervosMar 8, 2019
Sam Jackson could not save the movie. Carol Danvers felt like an actress pretending to be a badass superhero.
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SamsusyMar 8, 2019
Never expected this garbage. After the thanos snap this movie is the largest disaster in the MCU. Poor acting, poor plot. I found the acting very repulsive. Captain herself single handedly did the marvel to ruin the Marvel universe.
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NPC3262Mar 8, 2019
I really wanted to like it but the lead is so dry and boring that it makes me want to fall asleep. Marvel made a big miscast with Brie, their going to need to redirect soon or lose millions
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CavJMar 8, 2019
An average superhero flick let down by obnoxious "valley girl" acting from Brie Larson. She did not strike me as Captain Marvel. A better alternative would be someone like Robin Wright. Having said that, the action scenes and special effectsAn average superhero flick let down by obnoxious "valley girl" acting from Brie Larson. She did not strike me as Captain Marvel. A better alternative would be someone like Robin Wright. Having said that, the action scenes and special effects provide some minutes of entertainment. Nick Fury's "de-aging" was flawless and I didn't get any uncanny valley feeling, unlike Princess Leia in TLJ.

Unfortunately, considering the movie's overall mediocrity, I felt it went on for way too long, and left extremely disappointed. The final act was especially jarring.… Expand
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housegainsMar 8, 2019
The good things I can say about this movie start and end with Samuel L Jackson. Other than that the film is aggressively mediocre and Brie Larson is not believable as the next face of the MCU. Would rather have seen a Scarlet Witch movie.
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Gamer2068Mar 8, 2019
Not originality. Boring plot, characters and so on. Aqua man was more entertaining.
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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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BigTexanMar 8, 2019
The beginning of the movie was all over the place no real focus. She didn't have a hero arc to learn her powers and someone you can root for. She was just given her powers at peek performance instead of earning them. On top of that thereThe beginning of the movie was all over the place no real focus. She didn't have a hero arc to learn her powers and someone you can root for. She was just given her powers at peek performance instead of earning them. On top of that there wasn't even a funny part in the movie; maybe they need to add a laugh track to tell us when a joke is funny because no one was laughing during the movie I saw.… Expand
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STYX666HammerMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Really boring movie with major plot holes and uninteresting characters. Larson shows very little emotional range.… Expand
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zhallMar 8, 2019
Saw it on Thursday night with low expectations, hoping to be pleasantly surprised. Sadly, I was not. Boring plot, bad acting, forgettable villains, and lackluster action scenes. Waste of time and money. Most egregiously, the movie somehowSaw it on Thursday night with low expectations, hoping to be pleasantly surprised. Sadly, I was not. Boring plot, bad acting, forgettable villains, and lackluster action scenes. Waste of time and money. Most egregiously, the movie somehow managed to make me less excited about the upcoming Avengers: Endgame. There is only one good character in this movie -- the cat.… Expand
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Raeven1301Mar 8, 2019
Incredible special effects with Samuel L Jackson's de-ageing, and he was the only saving grace in this movie. Brie could have been replaced with her own cardboard cutout and, for all I know, she was. Bland is the best way to describe herIncredible special effects with Samuel L Jackson's de-ageing, and he was the only saving grace in this movie. Brie could have been replaced with her own cardboard cutout and, for all I know, she was. Bland is the best way to describe her performance and the movie itself.… Expand
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chal87110Mar 8, 2019
A way too powerful main character = the worst MCU movie. Even Superman has Cryptonite and close relatives to care about. Great cat though.
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LaDruidMar 11, 2019
I love the MCU… Unfortunately, this movie has tarnished that…

To me this movie makes no sense, a new (minor) hero appears, made insanely powerful, fights against a weak protagonist, rewriting MCU canon that has been loved by fans forI love the MCU… Unfortunately, this movie has tarnished that…

To me this movie makes no sense, a new (minor) hero appears, made insanely powerful, fights against a weak protagonist, rewriting MCU canon that has been loved by fans for multiple years along the way. All the time showing a broad array of lacklustre CGI, boring forgettable action sequences, and the leading actress is just a wrong cast for a super hero. The main character is a cardboard cut-out of what a hero should be, zero charisma and no idea how to play an MCU superhero. Pity MCU could not get an actress with the charisma and presence of Gal Gadot for their first female lead movie.

What’s most annoying is why must you suddenly change MCU history overnight… why Marvel?

Why would you make Nick Fury appear like some bumbling sidekick? That alone should be a sin, he is a strong leader and was never a follower of anyone... Social politics at play maybe?

Everything aside this is a poor movie by MCU standards, I would put it below Iron Man 2, it really is that bad! Not from a box office $$$ point of view, I am sure it will make a lot of money on the back of the loyal MCU fans. Your problem Marvel is loyalty is quickly lost when you betray your loyal fan base, just hope this lemon of a movie doesn’t do that.… Expand
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PsyGeminiMar 8, 2019
This movie has nothing of vallue to entertain. Forced retcons, horrible first act, Larson looks and acts like a wooden plank, narrative doesn't flow. Since now they look to be more interested in pushing an agenda than showing love for theThis movie has nothing of vallue to entertain. Forced retcons, horrible first act, Larson looks and acts like a wooden plank, narrative doesn't flow. Since now they look to be more interested in pushing an agenda than showing love for the comics and its fanbase, I'm REALLY concerned for the future of the once beloved MCU...… Expand
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JuanOrezMar 9, 2019
Terrible. This movie is boring and just plain bad. Don't waste your money.
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NaknoemoMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie just awful, I wish I saved my money, what a let down, and that's beside all the political agendas being forced down your throat. The main actress is just so unlikeable and generic, her performance is just awful, I don't know how she got this part. The movie boring and dull, the movie literally changes the entire Marvel narrative just to force the movie just before Endgame, like the name "S.H.I.E.L.D" wasn't even concieved when Iron Man 1 aired, but suddenly it's there, they barely had any intel on Aliens, now suddenly Aliens always has been part of the narrative, which was never the case. The made Nick Fury a little side kick **** who goes around flaunting and giggeling, are you kidding me? Nick Fury, the bad ass boss of all the bosses, the guy no human ever messes with, Jesus Christ. Ofcourse this fits with the SJW feminist narrative, which this movie is about. This movie is not even a real movie, that's the thing, it's just a cringy SJW feminazi fest that forces their disgusting and poisonous agenda down your throat, it's just a cover, so they can blame the sexist and racist pigs or the trolls incase the movie bombs, which is literally what is happening.

The movie is absolutely garbage, Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern is literally better than this.… Expand
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lezardfleckMar 8, 2019
Bland acting, Soundtrack was decent but with some cringy moments, the photography of the movie was ok, the plot was mediocre at best with really terrible use of overused tropes (amnesia, really?), larson looked more like a support than a starBland acting, Soundtrack was decent but with some cringy moments, the photography of the movie was ok, the plot was mediocre at best with really terrible use of overused tropes (amnesia, really?), larson looked more like a support than a star of the movie, and the political agenda of the movie as a cherry on the top makes me really regret giving this movie an actual chance, avoid it at all costs… Expand
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GonishoMar 8, 2019
Writing is poor. Acting is passable. Pacing seemed off and the overall movie is lacking in any kind of joy. Main actress must have graduated from the Kristen Stewart school of acting because she is expressionless through most of the movie.
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thisisevilevilMar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie was painfully average. Average is not necessarily a bad thing, but with Marvel you expect nothing short of the best. There was 2 gaping plot holes that I just didn't like, and I didn't like that Captain Marvel more or less became invincible at the end. Otherwise the CGI was amazing and there was a few funny moments in the movie that I enjoyed + the acting from Samuel L Jackson and Jude Law kept the movie up.

The shenanigans and politics from Brie Larson outside the movie will otherwise not do this movie and it's boxoffice run, any favors. She talked about inclusion and more seats at the table, but in the process she basically shat on almost 50% of Marvels fans (white males).… Expand
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kGorehamMar 8, 2019
I went into this film with low expectations, based on the awful marketing. But I was actually decently entertained during the first and second acts. As soon as the "I'm a girl" fight scene started in act three though, I literally facepalmed.I went into this film with low expectations, based on the awful marketing. But I was actually decently entertained during the first and second acts. As soon as the "I'm a girl" fight scene started in act three though, I literally facepalmed. The movie went right off the cliff from there.

I blame three factors for the way the movie turned out.

First, Brie was wrong for the role. She's supposed to be playing a character who has trouble controlling her emotions, but at no time during the movie do we see her lose control. She only oscillates between placid and haughty. At least she smiles sometimes, and cracks jokes, which is something we really didn't see in the trailer. But she never disappears into her character in the way that Jackson, Mendelsohn, or especially Lashana Lynch do.

Second, this film version of Captain Marvel is flawed in her characterization. I actually like a few of the recent comic versions of her, but the character's flaws in those are BOTH her lack of emotional control and her over-confidence. The lack of emotional control never really appears, and while the over-confidence is in this film in spades, Captain Marvel never once pays a price for it. Instead it's treated like a virtue. That's not how heroes act.

In fact, there are at least 3 times that she is self-centered to the point of being completely unlikeable. During one key scene she fist-blasts someone who's not actually a physical threat (just put down his weapon), but who is just annoying her with what he says. That's not what heroes do.

Third, the script is weak. Captain Marvel can beam-punch-fly her way right through thickly armored alien battle-cruisers, but nobody else that she (or anyone else) zaps seems to have much trouble getting up afterward. Nick Fury is relegated to a comic side-kick role that demeans the character. The cat steals the show. The main twist reminds me way too much of "Solo: A Star Wars Story". The aliens who've never been to earth know what "Jazz Hands" are.

And the jokes... My theater was 3/4 full, and the whole audience was enjoying the humor for about the first half of the film. But as we entered that third act, Captain Marvel had become so unlikeable, and the humor was so misplaced, that only two people up front were still laughing.

And when we finally see Captain Marvel respond to Fury's pager? What would you expect her emotional state to be? Worry? Sorrow, maybe? Devastated? Nope. She's full on angry-face in a room full of traumatized avengers. The contrast between her and them could not have been more unbecoming, and I am NOT looking forward to whatever selfish part she plays in End Game as a result.… Expand
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autismosisjonesMar 8, 2019
Not the worst MCU film. I'd rate it somewhere between Thor 2 and Ant-Man.

Emily Blunt would have knocked this role out of the park, and I believe that's where most of the problems lie: poor casting for the leading role. The story behindNot the worst MCU film. I'd rate it somewhere between Thor 2 and Ant-Man.

Emily Blunt would have knocked this role out of the park, and I believe that's where most of the problems lie: poor casting for the leading role.

The story behind Fury's missing eye also feels like both forced humor and a missed opportunity for something more interesting.… Expand
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KhdafaceMar 8, 2019
I wasn't planning on seeing the movie after all the trailers and the director saying its a femimist film, but went and saw it after I lost a bid. It was so boring that my friend left the theatre and left me in the movie...

Spoiler free:I wasn't planning on seeing the movie after all the trailers and the director saying its a femimist film, but went and saw it after I lost a bid. It was so boring that my friend left the theatre and left me in the movie...

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1-The acting is very very bland and bad Brie Larson doesn't know what emotion to emot, it was so bad that I really didn't feel any scene worst yet I didn't know what to feel as she was always smirking even when the situation is serious and doesnt call for it. although some supporting actors like Samuel L. Jackson was okayish and kindda enjoyable giving that the script was bad as hell.

2-The story is unfocused and so convoluted the main villian is bland and weak which make the final showdown so underwhelming,the story is also filled with plot holes and unnecessary drama.

3-The fighitng scenes are one of the worst I ever seen and thats a dissaster specially when your movie is an action flick.

4-The script is pure sh#!t trying waaaay to hard to sound serious at the same time trying to be funny and failing in booth.

5-The direction and editing ....omg. Lets just say no one is winning any Oscar any time soon.

6-The visual effects and designs were soo generic that you would never know what movie it is seeing them without context (see Alita for reference on good visual effects and character designs)

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Nick fury lost his eye because a cat scratched it......if thats not destroying a character legacy I don't know what is.....… Expand
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MaterinoMar 8, 2019
Other than Samuel L. Jackson, this movie has nothing good to offer. So sad for Endgame...

Wish they brought back entertainment without pointless politics.
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alexikorMar 8, 2019
Marvel has usually been a good choice everytime before. This movie was a really boring and the cast was not good. Im really sad i even went to watch this movie.
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byisMar 8, 2019
As bland as the blandest of Marvel movies, and Brie Larson lacks personality in the role. Didn't help that the movie so ham fisted tries to push feminist propaganda instead of a good movie.

Do yourself a favor and buy a copy of Wonder WomanAs bland as the blandest of Marvel movies, and Brie Larson lacks personality in the role. Didn't help that the movie so ham fisted tries to push feminist propaganda instead of a good movie.

Do yourself a favor and buy a copy of Wonder Woman instead of seeing this disaster...… Expand
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jeffelkinsMar 8, 2019
This is a bland, meh mess of a movie. As a lead-in to End Game it's both inadequate and unnecessary. Brie Larson is miscast (Opportunity missed for Katee Sackhoff who would have killed in this part). Marvel history is disrespected. Just aThis is a bland, meh mess of a movie. As a lead-in to End Game it's both inadequate and unnecessary. Brie Larson is miscast (Opportunity missed for Katee Sackhoff who would have killed in this part). Marvel history is disrespected. Just a sucky disappointment. This spoils the anticipation for End Game. Sad.… Expand
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DilligentMar 8, 2019
I do not recommend this MCU Movie. The movie was generally bland and boring, with a bland and emotionless performance from the lead actress, subpar character development on a character that seems invulnerable with no stakes or risks. A bigI do not recommend this MCU Movie. The movie was generally bland and boring, with a bland and emotionless performance from the lead actress, subpar character development on a character that seems invulnerable with no stakes or risks. A big disappointment coming from Marvel. It gets a 2 only because of good special effects.… Expand
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itsmedannyleeMar 9, 2019
Since Rotten Tomatoes is deleting all my reviews, I will attempt to share it here. This movie is a waste of two hours. The positives are that the movie is not entirely focused on making a statement about "White Male Privilege", but that isSince Rotten Tomatoes is deleting all my reviews, I will attempt to share it here. This movie is a waste of two hours. The positives are that the movie is not entirely focused on making a statement about "White Male Privilege", but that is definitely showcased multiple times throughout the movie. (Barf!) Now the negative. They took away any semblance of the character Nick Fury that we know and love. They made him a doe-eyed clueless agent that simply followed Brie Larson's character around for the most part. Brie Larson is, as advertised, an emotionless actress. Captain Marvel never really comes alive. I enjoyed the bad guys more than any of the heroes in this movie. Maybe it's just because I'm a 'White Dude' but I would of happily put money into watching a good Marvel movie more than once if I had been wrong.… Expand
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SoSweetyMar 8, 2019
Captain Marvel is the real villain of this movie. In the course of the film, she turns from a character who is trying to learn to control her own strength, into a character who do what she wants without paying attention to others. This is byCaptain Marvel is the real villain of this movie. In the course of the film, she turns from a character who is trying to learn to control her own strength, into a character who do what she wants without paying attention to others. This is by definition a villain, and if in future projects she would be a villain, then I don’t have problems with it. But we all know how she is positioned in the universe. For now she is nobody without the suit.
The script is very ragged, and in my opinion it would be better to make a film fully devoted to 6 years in Starforce. After the movie I can't even remember the names of the Starforce, and really want more of them. The story is the weakest thing in the film, and the avengers will have to work very hard to fix this character.
Brie Larson is fine. Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, the cat and the other support cast are great, but there is too little to do for them in this movie.… Expand
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CanisrahMar 8, 2019
I'll try to focus on the film itself notwithstanding the controversy of Brie Larson's conduct.

As a super hero movie goes - it's just boring. Even if one ignores all the political messaging with in my view is unnecessary and annoying; one isI'll try to focus on the film itself notwithstanding the controversy of Brie Larson's conduct.

As a super hero movie goes - it's just boring. Even if one ignores all the political messaging with in my view is unnecessary and annoying; one is left with a bog standard plot and some terrible performances (though to be fair the actors have very little to work with as the script is very poor - some of the dialogue is just cringe-worthy).

But the absolute worst disappointment of the film is Brie herself - she just can't carry it. That overarching sense of boredom that robs the story of any real impetus or excitement emanates from the leading actor herself. It is so obvious we have an actor playing a hero. Compare this performance with Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman and the difference is night and day - Gadot owned the character, became the character and brought the audience along with her. Larson on the other hand has all the emotional range of a house brick and it shows in every painful scene the audience is forced to watch.

So the film is hamstrung by a poor story but totally let down by the miscasting of Larson. I do wonder whether the marketing folks saw this early and so decided to try and stir up controversy with all the political virtue signalling in an effort to distract from a very weak and disappointing performance.… Expand
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MagweshiMar 8, 2019
I was waiting for the movie and very excited, but turned out to be a disappointment for me , I’m so sad about it .
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lemonyMar 8, 2019
Movie was very meh. There are worse Marvel movies (Iron Man 3 and Thor 2), but this is definitely in my bottom 3. If they want to make Captain Marvel the new "face" of the MCU, then I will be picking and choosing which future movies I seeMovie was very meh. There are worse Marvel movies (Iron Man 3 and Thor 2), but this is definitely in my bottom 3. If they want to make Captain Marvel the new "face" of the MCU, then I will be picking and choosing which future movies I see rather than seeing them all like I have been.… Expand
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AlungMar 8, 2019
Omg i nearly slepped in the cinema...The worst marvel film with boring and not interesting story. Even action is terrible, just like visual effects and everuthing else
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VieasMar 8, 2019
This was one on the most boring movies I have ever seen. Carol Danvers was uninteresting and had no character development at any point. Nick Fury and the Skrulls started off interesting but by the halfway point of the movie even they had beenThis was one on the most boring movies I have ever seen. Carol Danvers was uninteresting and had no character development at any point. Nick Fury and the Skrulls started off interesting but by the halfway point of the movie even they had been turned predictable and dull. The action is poorly choreographed and never had any tension. I had expected this to be one of the movies Marvel pulled out all the stops for like a Captain America or Black Panther, instead this was the worst movie of the series.… Expand
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Marvel-fanMar 8, 2019
42 year old white dude here! After first seeing the trailer for Captain Marvel a while back it look mediocre at best. I am a single dad with sole custody of my daughter and our tradition is we have seen every Marvel movie together. I don't42 year old white dude here! After first seeing the trailer for Captain Marvel a while back it look mediocre at best. I am a single dad with sole custody of my daughter and our tradition is we have seen every Marvel movie together. I don't express my political views and I certainly don't like when Samuel L Jackson one of my beloved actors expresses his views by using foul language. Furthermore I don't appreciate Brie Larson white dude comment. Now that the above-mentioned is out of the way here's my honest review. Captain Marvel sometimes resembles the kind of low-budget sci-fi like Critters in the time when this movie is suppose to take place. But Critters had a better plot and the bounty hunters were better. Compared to Marvel movies Ant-Man is better than Captain Marvel. I don't want to give away any scenes for those who wanted to see it but the only good part of the movie is a cat but the end credits don't take anyone's word for it they are cheesy with what the cat and does. Because what the cat does you're going to be asking yourself why and how. And also in the incredits I don't like how Marvel is trying to make Captain Marvel Superior to any of the other event Avengers that have built this franchise up over 10 years it's a slap in the face to all fans and Disney has done to the Marvel franchise what they did to the Star Wars franchise two thumbs down. Because of this film I have doubts about endgame. My doubts were solidified when I Googled information and discovered that the Russo brothers did not want Captain Marvel in the infinity Wars or in game. I discovered online reading through some articles that Captain Marvel was forced into the role and did not get along with the Avengers cast. If you want to go see Captain feminism by all means go see it if you like Ghostbusters with all the women in it then you might like this movie too.… Expand
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lordfolkenMar 8, 2019
Nothing but a presentation character movie made for that purpose, but with lack of creativity. No surprises, except for the post credit scenes. The hype for Carol Danvers to be the most powerful character in MCU is not justified/answered dueNothing but a presentation character movie made for that purpose, but with lack of creativity. No surprises, except for the post credit scenes. The hype for Carol Danvers to be the most powerful character in MCU is not justified/answered due Larson´s performance. Unfortunately, it´s not a good MCU movie as we´ve all been expecting.… Expand
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BamaBoyWDEMar 8, 2019
Thor the Dark World was better than this boring movie. Worst movie in the MCU by far.
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MovieFan1977Mar 8, 2019
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The cat steals the show, but then ruins it by permanently injuring a long term fan favorite character. I am concerned that the movie doesn't explain how Danvers gets her powers. She just sort of has the powers after a bit, it never really gets explained.… Expand
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LasmithMar 8, 2019
Yeah, I got a little bored towards the end. Not the best Marvel movie, IMHO.
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AgravierMar 8, 2019
It would seem they never read a Capt. Marvel comic... Her personality was a Cross between Capt. America(his sense of duty) & Spidermans (sense of great responsibility) along with her constantly questioning if she's doing the right thing whichIt would seem they never read a Capt. Marvel comic... Her personality was a Cross between Capt. America(his sense of duty) & Spidermans (sense of great responsibility) along with her constantly questioning if she's doing the right thing which makes her very emotional... What they did to her here was throw all that out and push this I'm a total emotionless badass robot... Alita: Battle Angel showed a whole lot more emotions and she was a digitized robot! PS: there seems to be a lot of controversy surrounding the reviews to this movie with claims of it being review bombed... which may be the case... But what they aren't telling you is there's a equally polar effect happening with SJWs upvoting it as well... True reviews should range from 2 to 6 it's poorly written & lacking in every possible way... any reviews straying outside these parameters shouldn't be trusted... I would of given it a 3...but after what they Did with Nick fury's eye nonsense they should be glad it only got a 2!… Expand
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YaaaMar 9, 2019
HONEST LONG REVIEWS: You know, I’m normally a Marvel fan, but I have to give it a NO for this one. First of all, I was a little bit hesitant on whether I should watch the film or not. Almost a thousand of reviews in a Facebook group (MovieHONEST LONG REVIEWS: You know, I’m normally a Marvel fan, but I have to give it a NO for this one. First of all, I was a little bit hesitant on whether I should watch the film or not. Almost a thousand of reviews in a Facebook group (Movie lovers) that I’m in said that they felt really disappointed after watching the film and put it as the least enjoyable movies created by marvel. However, since I was scared that i might not understand the Avengers-End game, I decided to give it a shot. And yeah, I’m quite disappointed and the reasons are just like the posted feedbacks from the group.. Firstly, I am also a woman and so do my friends, but we just think that it might have been better, if they recasted Captain Marvel. Brie is perfectly beautiful and we do really enjoy some of her previous films, but in this film, she is just not giving the strongest heroic vibe to the audience. Her acting isn’t that strong like Johansson or she’s not even as powerful, charismatic or bad ass as Wonder Woman or Harley Quinn. I felt like I have to build up all the excitement during the film by myself. Secondly, the plot is a little too plain. I mean, if she’s going to be the strongest of them all, why is she just simply looks like a plain unbeatable fly-able hero with flames. Just that ( I don’t know if it’s because of the plot or Brie, but the character is just strong because she‘s called Captain Marvel.) Thirdly, I know that the film wants to support feminism, but I also felt like some of the parts in the film tried to portray men as the bad rude people. To be honest, Captain Marvel is not that bad. I may still recommend it to some of my friends, but there were just some parts that some of the audiences including me agree that it might could have been better. Oh also, the cat is incredibly cool.… Expand
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tweisiMar 8, 2019
Sorry but for a Marvel movie this is too much. The only good thing is the 90s references (cause I love 80s/90s era movies), the cat, and Samuel L. Jackson. Don't waste your time and money as it probably won't tie in to End Game.
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moheysalehMar 8, 2019
Brie Larson's performance was terrible. She sounded like a spoiled teenage girl when delivering most of her lines. The movie doesn't give us a background story about the skrulls, only that they are shapeshifters! The soundtracks were terribleBrie Larson's performance was terrible. She sounded like a spoiled teenage girl when delivering most of her lines. The movie doesn't give us a background story about the skrulls, only that they are shapeshifters! The soundtracks were terrible and not fitting with the superhero theme at all! If Marvel had hired a more talented actress and cared more about the story rather than forcing the feminist theme, the movie would have been much better!… Expand
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Renegade_Mar 9, 2019
A mediocre Marvel movie at best, in line with the worst of the Thor movies. I think Brie Larson wasn't the best lead for this type of film as I think she is better in drama's. The film started reasonably well but got boring towards theA mediocre Marvel movie at best, in line with the worst of the Thor movies. I think Brie Larson wasn't the best lead for this type of film as I think she is better in drama's. The film started reasonably well but got boring towards the middle and fell apart at the end. The fight scenes were choppy and the climactic battle was obscured by the mist so it was difficult to see what was going on. The plot was by the numbers with no surprises. On a more positive note though the cat was great! A message to Marvel, if you want to do an interesting female character movie, then please try Black Widow (although she is probably not powerful enough for you but she is a damn sight more interesting character) or possibly Scarlet Witch if you must have a more powerful hero to hang your hat on.… Expand
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OmegaTavoMar 8, 2019
A pretty boring and bland movie, Brie Larson was misscast, the feminist tone forced on certain parts of the movie were unnecessary and in your face. Wonder Woman and Black Panther did a way better job at elevating their target values. I hopeA pretty boring and bland movie, Brie Larson was misscast, the feminist tone forced on certain parts of the movie were unnecessary and in your face. Wonder Woman and Black Panther did a way better job at elevating their target values. I hope this character doesn't ruin the culmination of this cinematic universe in Avengers Endgame.… Expand
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amheretojudgeMar 8, 2019
Tit For Cat.

Captain Marvel Marvel's detour in this people pleasing franchise is a slave to the formula that every other installment is brimmed of. "A safe play" claims Marvel, and protected is, their MCU in the eyes of their fans. TheTit For Cat.

Captain Marvel

Marvel's detour in this people pleasing franchise is a slave to the formula that every other installment is brimmed of. "A safe play" claims Marvel, and protected is, their MCU in the eyes of their fans. The contribution of Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck; the co-writers and directors, is merely integrating to this formula. But what comes off disappointing, is that this time the textbook format is rotten to the core. You find yourself stealing moments from the film to enjoy. The mind games played by the writers- or so they think- is just one big hotchpotch that we are told to mug up as a thought provoking sci-fi genre tidbit. Not only it fails intellectually on raising the questions, the news-like answers delivered seems like a conspiracy to fill in a political satire where clearly it compromises the narration.

Speaking of which, the writing is often dull, with cheesy lines, daft conversations and a fatal attempt of invading humor in storytelling. Boosting off with an introductory action sequence, the characters are transparent as water when it comes to hide their duality. This off putting behavior of the makers where they are overprotective about their obvious flips and turns, is frankly annoying. After which, Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) meets our host Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), a promising duo that had the brotherly romance between them to amplify the film.

Again, this equation is piled up by 1-0-1 comic writing, none of the small talks comes is smooth, their agendas are clearly visible on the screen. I would feel that this is the real culprit of the film, how bizarrely and easily deconstructive it is. So easy it looks, and yet so much effort it costs. The shape shifters theory comes in handy like the X Men's Mystique-ish cheats and tricks. Only once in the beginning it fools you with conviction while the rest of it grows predictable.

Larson in this glowing suit is way too ready for this job. Her calculative over thought out process is miscalculated, at least Gal Gadot owned the silliness. Her never-the-underdog dimension of the character is why we don't connect with her, there is no empathy for us to punch her that spaceship out of the sky. Jackson who had been fascinated on playing the early version of Nick Fury is as good as it gets when he is sharing the screen with a cat.

His words still sounds young and sort of amateur-ish but his body language can't hide the Jackson-ness in him. Jude Law and Annette Benning are victims of the worst aspects of the script, with wafer thin charisma or ambiguity, it is depressing to see this much potential thrown out of the window. How does it fit in the series? Aforementioned, obliged to connect the dots and mention the references, the film fails to stand on its own beliefs, its own content. I wish I could at least say that the Captain Marvel has the heart to look forward, it is busy reminiscing about the past, the result is, yes, sad.… Expand
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gorf77Mar 8, 2019
Too much poison in this thing and I am listening to others enough to know it would be bad for me.
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noFEARgrMar 8, 2019
By far one of the most boring marvel movies, really bad performance from Brie Larson without any emotion .Together with the feminist propaganda makes this movie one of the worst marvel movies ever.
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BoggleerMar 8, 2019
I went into this this movie expecting something aggressively average... I was disappointed. I'll give this movie a 3.5 and a prayer that this isn't a death knell to the MCU.
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ProfFURIOUSMar 8, 2019
Captain Narcissist channels her victim complex and her inferiority complex to punch old ladies. I liked the Skrulls. Great to finally see them in the MCU.
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redtrekMar 8, 2019
This is the worst of the MCU so far. A number of VERY boring scenes. Every time there was something which could be fun and exciting, you're left questioning nonsensical writing/direction or terrible delivery. This maybe shouldn't be tooThis is the worst of the MCU so far. A number of VERY boring scenes. Every time there was something which could be fun and exciting, you're left questioning nonsensical writing/direction or terrible delivery. This maybe shouldn't be too surprising considering the lack of relevant experience among writers/directors or Brie Larson herself. Strange choices for such a seemingly important installment and it shows very plainly throughout.… Expand
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nickerpoo2018Mar 8, 2019
Why the hell Marvel made this movie? so uninspiring and boring!! Brie Larson's acting remind me of The last air bender. They should have developed a strong story before making this movie. Not a joy ride for me before Avenger End game..
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lucgonpiMar 8, 2019
This is one of the worst movies I've ever seen. Brie Larson is destroying the MCU. They should fire her soon.
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JCgamer18Mar 8, 2019
I went out of curiosity and it was booooooring. Brie Larson was not a good choice for captain Marvel and her performance was very mediocre. The fight scenes were pretty lack luster and felt like they tried to do man of Steel but somehow madeI went out of curiosity and it was booooooring. Brie Larson was not a good choice for captain Marvel and her performance was very mediocre. The fight scenes were pretty lack luster and felt like they tried to do man of Steel but somehow made it worse than Man of Steel. Also this film just felt like filler for endgame and that bothered me more than the other stuff. I left a little over halfway and got a refund. I was sorely disappointed.… Expand
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lasttruegypsyMar 8, 2019
Not great. Had a few fun moments, but overall very bland. Of all the MCU movies, I rank right above Thor: The Dark World and right below The Incredible Hulk. I really don't ever want to see this movie again. I hope Captain Marvel is not a bigNot great. Had a few fun moments, but overall very bland. Of all the MCU movies, I rank right above Thor: The Dark World and right below The Incredible Hulk. I really don't ever want to see this movie again. I hope Captain Marvel is not a big part of later movies in the MCU.… Expand
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solofitymiMar 8, 2019
My girlfriend wanted to see this for her birthday. We were both disappointed at the end.. I'm not sure if they wanted Captain marvel(Brie Larson) to be stoic and emotionless in her portrayal of Carol Danvers but it didn't work for me. TheMy girlfriend wanted to see this for her birthday. We were both disappointed at the end.. I'm not sure if they wanted Captain marvel(Brie Larson) to be stoic and emotionless in her portrayal of Carol Danvers but it didn't work for me. The cenimatics were great and the movie had it's moments (if you can make it to the end). We both just felt let down as we were walking out of the theater, especially after the watching the gem of a film that was Alita battle angel.… Expand
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AbsolianMar 8, 2019
only reason i gave this move 1/10 and not 0/10 is for the stan lee tribute, other than that awful movie not worth the time let along the 15$ ticket
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Nard14Mar 9, 2019
The plot is quite weak, but not as weak as Brie Larson's acting. Sam Lee Jackson tries to save what he can, but overall it's a bad movie. Not reccomended.
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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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familyguyMar 8, 2019
Can any one tell Brie Larson she can have more than 1 facial expression. Entire movie i only saw "smirky smile" or "grumpy old cat" face, Can't believe this oscar winning actress . Samuel Jackson even more human than her and his face is CGI .Can any one tell Brie Larson she can have more than 1 facial expression. Entire movie i only saw "smirky smile" or "grumpy old cat" face, Can't believe this oscar winning actress . Samuel Jackson even more human than her and his face is CGI . Also if any one wonder should you see this film before End game the answer is NO . You can totally skip this film and it wont make any difference . This movie just a telling past story nothing to do with current era except how Nick fury got his pipping phone. I give this movie 5/10 . The only highlight on this film is Nick Fury… Expand
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LotapeterMar 9, 2019
One of the worst MCU movies. Over powered character with no weakness = Mary Sue. Fury and the cat make the movie tolerable, but that is all. Fight scenes were sub par, same with plot/ story arc. It doesn't add anything to the 10 years ofOne of the worst MCU movies. Over powered character with no weakness = Mary Sue. Fury and the cat make the movie tolerable, but that is all. Fight scenes were sub par, same with plot/ story arc. It doesn't add anything to the 10 years of MCU story building they have done. This should have been a Black Widow movie, a character people know already from the MCU movies… Expand
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shayanvahabMar 8, 2019
I just saw the movie .. it was TRASH . waste of digital artists and my time .. brie larson's poor attempts on being funny was a pain in the ass , MANY of the lines were feminist propaganda , the movie LOOKED and SOUNDED like a feministI just saw the movie .. it was TRASH . waste of digital artists and my time .. brie larson's poor attempts on being funny was a pain in the ass , MANY of the lines were feminist propaganda , the movie LOOKED and SOUNDED like a feminist propaganda .. Brie larson is not physically fit for captain marvel and she's not a good actor for it at all ; the character itself was portrayed poorly , the movie lacked interesting action and it didn't explain anything about how captain marvel became captain marvel and what the source of her powers is . and to be honest I only watched the movie because I thought it was linked to end game but I was disappointed ; I would give the movie a 3 out of 10 and that is because of the CGI works on nick fury and the final battle scene which was the only interesting thing in the whole movie .. I'm disappointed as a BIG marvel fan ..… Expand
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Kylis105Mar 8, 2019
Highly disrespectful to the source material and a blatant attempt to shove this character down people's throats.
CM is a deus ex machina and watches like a fanfic.
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JosephPlaceboMar 8, 2019
So after seeing this movie, I'm really concerned. Why? Because despite having unlimited ressources, the movie was bad. Like really. God I hope Disney doesn't start butchering the Marvel Universe like they did with Star Wars. WTH is going onSo after seeing this movie, I'm really concerned. Why? Because despite having unlimited ressources, the movie was bad. Like really. God I hope Disney doesn't start butchering the Marvel Universe like they did with Star Wars. WTH is going on at Disney???… Expand
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Pyr0phili4Mar 8, 2019
If this is what the MCU thought would pass as a back story for the most powerful character in end game i am suddenly very disheartened and what they plan to give us as the final chapter of a phenomenal franchise. The optimist in me wants toIf this is what the MCU thought would pass as a back story for the most powerful character in end game i am suddenly very disheartened and what they plan to give us as the final chapter of a phenomenal franchise. The optimist in me wants to say "it could always be worse" but something that bad would end up being so bad it's funny. This was bad bad.… Expand
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GODFEARIN6Mar 8, 2019
Terrible movie very boring acting was super bad. Dont waste your money here.
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osulleMar 8, 2019
This movie is a big let down after the wonderful Wonder Woman. Brie Larson has no charisma as Captain Marvel. Samuel L. Jackson was great as always. This is in the bottom 4 MCU movies for me. There is very little development for CarolThis movie is a big let down after the wonderful Wonder Woman. Brie Larson has no charisma as Captain Marvel. Samuel L. Jackson was great as always. This is in the bottom 4 MCU movies for me. There is very little development for Carol Danvers and her character has a very limited character arc. After gaining superpowers on par with Superman she doesn't even seem to take a minute and knows how to use them right away. If this kind of careless storytelling (lazy) is the future of the MCU then I am seroulsy worried as a fan of the franchise from the start.… Expand
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TrustNoMyCriticMar 8, 2019
I think it’s worth starting with the acting of Brie Larson. I think she is a talented actress (see “The Room”), but in this case it’s not her role. It is not even her fault. Rather, the claim to the director who saw it. Now move on to itI think it’s worth starting with the acting of Brie Larson. I think she is a talented actress (see “The Room”), but in this case it’s not her role. It is not even her fault. Rather, the claim to the director who saw it. Now move on to it smoothly. There are certainly a lot of good ideas in this film, but with poor implementation. The whole movie is literally crammed with silly and inappropriate jokes. And what they did with Fury ... My opinion about the Fury Character has been since the first Iron Man film appeared. He always seemed serious, wise, judicious, moderately strict and decisive. What did I see in Captain Marvel? From Fury, trying to make a jester that does not go in favor of the film. I do not want to talk only about cons.
The film is and what to praise. Good spirit of the 80s. Feeling as if throughout the film, he does not leave you. And even in space in the ship you can see various slot machines and various attributes of the time.
Also separately I want to skzat about a cat "Goose". Released in full colorful character. But nightmares will follow me for a long time after seeing a not quite high-quality CGI of cat.
On this I will finish. Thanks for reading this.… Expand
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absolutegoMar 8, 2019
Samuel L. Jackson is on fantastic form as usual & Jude Law is unexpectedly rather good. Unfortunately, the movie comes across as quite dull & in somewhat of the same vein as the First Avenger (though that movie was a lot more fun), just anSamuel L. Jackson is on fantastic form as usual & Jude Law is unexpectedly rather good. Unfortunately, the movie comes across as quite dull & in somewhat of the same vein as the First Avenger (though that movie was a lot more fun), just an inconsequential stepping stone to greater things. Overall, a film that wasn't wanted or asked for. Just a bit pointless, all in all.… Expand
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Iann22Mar 8, 2019
Good CGI but uninspiring main hero, Skrulls feel like something that came out of Star Trek.
I also don’t understand the concept of Cpt. Marvel, what’s next Cpt. Volkswagen?
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RiveeuMar 8, 2019
Fell asleep in the movie, though I do remember a talking plank and a funny cat. Worst Marvel movie ever, wonder how they will fix endgame. I support replacing her with the concept of Scarlet Witch learning her full powers and kicking ThanosFell asleep in the movie, though I do remember a talking plank and a funny cat. Worst Marvel movie ever, wonder how they will fix endgame. I support replacing her with the concept of Scarlet Witch learning her full powers and kicking Thanos ass,'she has enough reason to hate hate him, has lost everything, and that can unlock her potential. Ps see "House of M" where she suffered a mental breakdown and altered the fabric of reality, creating a whole new universe and altering everyones memory of the prior one. Awesome story . The girl is truly supper bad ass and OP when allowed to reach potential.… Expand
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DrJBhcMar 8, 2019
Due to all the controversy around Captain Marvel, the bad PR, the bigotry of Brie Larson, I was not going into this movie expecting it to be great, hell, I didn't expect it to be good. I did have faith that Marvel, despite this, could make itDue to all the controversy around Captain Marvel, the bad PR, the bigotry of Brie Larson, I was not going into this movie expecting it to be great, hell, I didn't expect it to be good. I did have faith that Marvel, despite this, could make it alright though, so I went in expecting it would get a 5, MAYBE a 6 out of 10. I was very disappointed.

Brie Larson never seemed to embody the character she was acting. When I watch Iron Man, I see Tony Stark and not RDJ. When I watch the Avengers I see Black Widow, not SJ. When I watched Captain Marvel I never saw Captain Marvel, it was always Brie Larson trying to act. She never once truly embodied her character.

And I am going to TRY to ignore all the changes made from the comic book version, as other movies have made changes as well (but none as much as this horrid movie).

But now I am going to get into spoiler territory.

To make matters worse, Captain Marvel was the closest thing to a Mary Sue that you can get without having a Mary Sue. Whenever there was a need for her to improve it never seemed like she struggled and got better, it seemed like she just powered up for no good reason. Oh, she needs more power, well now she can use al her power without the limiter! Oh, she is falling, potentially to her death? Now she can fly and do so pretty damn well.

Furthermore, the story just sucked. Anyone that watched Guardians of the Galaxy or Agents of SHIELD knows that the Kree are not good guys, so the whole "twist" that they aren't good guys was pointless. The plot was cliched as well, falling into the same old tropes without any originality. Furthermore, there were plot points that seemed to either make no sense or even contradict what we know from previous entries in the MCU.

And the whole backstory of hers where she was talked down to over and over again for being a girl was really forced and seemed entirely political, which really caused me to hate this movie even more, especially with some of Brie Larson's comments about white men.

When I saw the early access critics talking good about the movie (which all early access critics do, whether a movie is good or not) and focusing on the cat, I thought that was a joke, but no, the interactions with Fury and the cat were the only parts of the movie I truly can say I enjoyed.

So, acting was horrible, plot was cliched and seemed to ignore the rest of the MCU, etc.

I can only give this movie, at best, 2.5/10, but since I have to round it I am choosing to round down to 2.

I am not surprised by the rumors of other Marvel actors being disappointed in Brie and Captain Marvel, and my only hope is that there is enough time before Endgame to ensure that the movie is not ruined by this awful entry.… Expand
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MahbubAli92Mar 8, 2019
Not sure why I bothered to go see this, the MCU has been going downhill for a while and this just confirms it. The plot is meandering and incoherent, the villain is forgettable, and Brie Larson herself is just so, so, underwhelming in everyNot sure why I bothered to go see this, the MCU has been going downhill for a while and this just confirms it. The plot is meandering and incoherent, the villain is forgettable, and Brie Larson herself is just so, so, underwhelming in every way (and the terrible case of resting b**ch face sure doesn't help). These superhero moves have gotten way too generic and same-y, I think after Avengers: Endgame I'm going to call it quits with them.… Expand
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BigBullfrogMar 9, 2019
This movie is very boring. Carol Danvers was never in any danger in this film and just defeated her enemies too easily. The cgi and fight scenes were clunky and just bad. Goose the cat was disappointing, how Fury lost his eye is even moreThis movie is very boring. Carol Danvers was never in any danger in this film and just defeated her enemies too easily. The cgi and fight scenes were clunky and just bad. Goose the cat was disappointing, how Fury lost his eye is even more disappointing, and disappointing is how I would describe this movie.… Expand
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SirWawishMar 8, 2019
For me this movie was poor. I also think now in the MCU is too late a time to introduce a new character, especially and OP and political character. Plus non-existent story arc and generally cliche plot all contribute to a poor movie
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Das_MonkMar 8, 2019
Marvel's worse film to date. Larson is merely copying RDJ's Tony Stark but without his flaws (as that would enrage the SJWs) and appeal. The de-aging tech was a bad idea for an entire film as it makes Jackson and Gregg look like wax models.Marvel's worse film to date. Larson is merely copying RDJ's Tony Stark but without his flaws (as that would enrage the SJWs) and appeal. The de-aging tech was a bad idea for an entire film as it makes Jackson and Gregg look like wax models. The first 30 mins drag like hell and remind me of the pointless scenes in Green Lantern. The film is good in the middle as we find out more about Carol but is then let down by the biggest Mary Sue performance ever in the final act. Nothing even phases her which is horrendous character development. I feel that the writers and directors were thinking along the lines of John Wick or Die Hard in respect to a hero whom cannot be stopped and will persevere until they win, which is fine, but they still struggle at times, none of which was present in Captain Marvel. The feminist rhetoric was even more cringy than the SJW dialogue in Black Panther but at least he was likable and quite relatable (to say he's a king). Decent film all round but as a MCU mega fan who has watched every film on release and follow this franchise more than most, I find it to be a weak entry and the very worst origin film from the MCU. Oh and the Nick Fury eye scenario is the biggest kick in the teeth ever. They could have done literately anything to acknowledge that Easter egg but they did THAT. Fury, the badass MFer, lost his eye like that...
WTF

Disney watched as Star Wars and Ghostbusters was destroyed by their disastrous marketing and attack on fans but for some reason Disney thought they would give it a go anyway?!?!?! Safe to say this all panned out as I thought so if we could get back to the business of telling great stories and not setting agendas that would be greeeeaaat.… Expand
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XLDoorsMar 8, 2019
This movie was a chore to even sit through. The few good moments were ruined by the 1 hour wait for ANYTHING INTRESTING to happen. My kid fell asleep half way in, then cried thinking they weren't going to get to see a movie today. Had toThis movie was a chore to even sit through. The few good moments were ruined by the 1 hour wait for ANYTHING INTRESTING to happen. My kid fell asleep half way in, then cried thinking they weren't going to get to see a movie today. Had to spend $50+ in total, 6 Tickets (3 for each movie) and more drinks, to see How To Train Your Dragon.
DO NOT SEE THIS MOVIE!!! SAVE YOURSELVES!… Expand
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VegasKeVaMar 8, 2019
I was really disappointed. I know Larson can act but the direction for her in this movie made her a robot person or something. I was honestly bored in parts and it was like an hour in before I really started connecting with it. I thinkI was really disappointed. I know Larson can act but the direction for her in this movie made her a robot person or something. I was honestly bored in parts and it was like an hour in before I really started connecting with it. I think it's worse than Ironman 2 but better than the second Thor, so basically almost the worst of the MCU.

I don't really mind Mary Sues, but I am not really interested in seeing Endgame now. This movie made me think that Captain Marvel will just fly in and knock out Thanos, while the others we have spent 10 years getting to know will just stand around.… Expand
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yonakaMar 8, 2019
What a waste of money. The character had almost no development, essentially being the same person from the beginning to the end. No flaws and overpowered. I felt at no point during the movie she'd be in danger.
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thegamerfemaleMar 8, 2019
The story is awful, the cat is the best part of this entire movie, elektra from 2005 was a better movie then this and that was marvels first offical female superhero movie not captain marvel, captain marvel is the first movie in the mcu butThe story is awful, the cat is the best part of this entire movie, elektra from 2005 was a better movie then this and that was marvels first offical female superhero movie not captain marvel, captain marvel is the first movie in the mcu but its not their first female lead super hero movie, and the movie was just full of sjw **** that shouldn't have been in the movie, a black widow movie would of made more sense then this character who we have never heard of before the end of infinity war, comes out of left field and is somehow stronger then thanos, brie larson is a emotionless preformance and they play leaving a child to go save the world for laughs, they story writer for this movie might as well of been a toddler becuase even a 8 year old is more creative in story telling then this story writer, the entire movie is just girl power to the max, i am surprised they didnt beat the hell out of nick fury, and to get to nick fury, the de-aging tech made him look like a bloody wax model, or a freaking plastic doll. the entire story can be summed up as a stupid propaganda movie for the femenist and sjw's to feel happy, and for marvel to claim that they made their first female lead movie when it isn't elektra was a better movie then this garbage and it was made back in 2005 for peets sake, if anything carol danverse is the most unrelatable character in the history of the mcu, she shows no weakness, she shows hardly any emotions, she is perfect in every way, she is litterly a mary sue for gods sake, atleast in elektra, elektra shows emotion and has real emotions while protecting the people she was hired to kill.
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just had to check out some other things, and rewatch Elektra to make sure I was remembering correctly and i was not remembering it all correctly, ELektra would be a 9 and this movie would be a -4 if i could do that. I wish I could becuase this $h!t with nick fury about him having his eye scratched out by a cat, it wasn't even a mountain lion or a tiger, it was a bloody house cat, no body over the age of 10 should belive that a man like nick fury would loose his eye to a bloody cat, let alone a house cat, the way the battle with the mentor it seems to be saying well F all white men and its litterly might as well be brain washing for young kids of the future so they turn into SJW's and ruin even more of movies and tv, Elektra bloody Elektra which critics hated was better then this garbage, and them blaming freaking white men for the bad reviews, i am a women and I hated this movie, the some of the mixed reviews of the critics hwere female i only think 1 female critic rated the movie as a positive, there is nothing in the credits for end game, dont go to see this movie, it is a waste of your money and a waste of time, its boring and will sometimes make you wonder what the hell where the people who rated this anything but a mixed or negative movie thinking, they are either fake reviews bought by disney or captain marvel or where SJW's and femenist, no one should watch this movie with a person who loves the black captain marvel, they changed captain marvel from black to white, she should of been black and should of stayed black, they changed the character and they do **** that is stupid.
*EDIT 2* I am not a troll, I have seen the movie, and I hated it, worst movie i have seen in my life, i would compare it to a freaking movie of bread cooking movie, it is that boreing, i dont see how anyone could like it and to some of you positive commenters who brought up how wonder women was a femenist film, IT WAS BLOODY NOT A FREAKING FEMENIST FILM, IT DID NOT SHOVE POLOTICS DOWN YOUR THROAT AND THEN SAY IT WAS A MOVIE AND DIDNT HAVE A ACTRESS AND A STAFF WHO SAID IT WAS, IT WAS A MOVIE THAT TOLD A GOOD STORY WITH WONDERFUL CHARACTERS THE ONLY GOOD THING ABOUT CAPTAIN MARVEL IS THE BLOODY CAT, AND EVEN THAT ISNT ENOUGH TO SAVE IT IN MY OPINION OF GIVING IT A 0 IT **** ON BLACK MEN, IT HAS A WORSE PLOT THEN A 8 YEAR OLD COULD COME UP WITH, THE STORY IS JUST A MIDDLE FINGER TO MEN IN GENERAL, THE ACTRESSES PREFORMANCE IS AS STALE AS A BLOODY CRACKER THAT HAS BEEN OUT FOR 2 YEARS.… Expand
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ConeneTheBartyMar 8, 2019
Movie feels generic and has a dull story. The main actress is a total miscast.
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LittleEggMar 8, 2019
First off the film is dull as dishwater and the main character with it. The couple of good moments came from secondary characters, and all that isnt even mentioning the gut churning politics rammed down our throats...suffice to say i laughedFirst off the film is dull as dishwater and the main character with it. The couple of good moments came from secondary characters, and all that isnt even mentioning the gut churning politics rammed down our throats...suffice to say i laughed out loud when "just a girl" started playing, because lets be real here, captain marvel is far from "just a girl".… Expand
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Mauro_316Mar 8, 2019
The biggest Letdown there has ever been for a marvel movie. Brie Larson acted terribly emotionless and dull through the whole movie. Waste of time and money.
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mroos999Mar 8, 2019
Worst Marvel movie by far. It's not only the blatant insertion of identity politics into what should be an escape from real life. Brie is a an absolute disaster as an actress. I've seen her do a better job in other movies so it's possible sheWorst Marvel movie by far. It's not only the blatant insertion of identity politics into what should be an escape from real life. Brie is a an absolute disaster as an actress. I've seen her do a better job in other movies so it's possible she was miscast for this role. The pacing was erratic and mostly slow. I was yawning my way through this movie.… Expand
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huntersmoonMar 8, 2019
Missing any real sense of a story they tried to make it about the actress. If you don't care about the characters your movie, like this one, will fail. Save your money.
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MaleficentoMar 8, 2019
Finished watching the film about an hour ago and have to say this. It is the most underwhelming of all marvel movies. Even when the lead actress is showing off her power(which no villain in the movie even comes close to matching), you feelFinished watching the film about an hour ago and have to say this. It is the most underwhelming of all marvel movies. Even when the lead actress is showing off her power(which no villain in the movie even comes close to matching), you feel absolutely nothing. I am a big Marvel fan and super hyped for Endgame.

But this movie only justifies its ticket because of the two end-of-credits scene. Nothing else is memorable… Expand
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TruejusticeMar 8, 2019
this is just all around bad, ridiculous and boring movie. Captain Marvel was never an interesting character in a first place and theres a good reason why marvel keep rebooting hers comics. This is without any doubts worst MCU movie so far andthis is just all around bad, ridiculous and boring movie. Captain Marvel was never an interesting character in a first place and theres a good reason why marvel keep rebooting hers comics. This is without any doubts worst MCU movie so far and its TLJ level bad. Story, characters, dialogues, fight scenes it all looked more like pre-MCU superhero movies like fantastic four, ghost rider or catwoman (or DCEU standard). Disney probably thought that with the right agenda pushed into movie they can get away with below average product... well no BTW: go to see Alita if you want amazing female character played by amazing cool actress… Expand
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JuanGarcia328Mar 8, 2019
Disappointing movie to put it generously... I´m a huge MCU fan and it´s so obvious Kevin Fegie came out with the idea of this overpowered character only to overshadow Wonder Woman; but he failed. As a fan I only wanted a Scarlet Witch soloDisappointing movie to put it generously... I´m a huge MCU fan and it´s so obvious Kevin Fegie came out with the idea of this overpowered character only to overshadow Wonder Woman; but he failed. As a fan I only wanted a Scarlet Witch solo movie cuz Captain Marvel even in the comics is pretentious, unlikable.… Expand
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BeareMar 8, 2019
boring, wooden acting subpar special effects nothing special or interesting
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julian111Mar 8, 2019
So i am writing this hoping to stay unbiased (as i am a strait white men). The movie just is not good and i am very disappointed because i was looking forward for the first woman led MCU movie. I hope that the next try is much better(give usSo i am writing this hoping to stay unbiased (as i am a strait white men). The movie just is not good and i am very disappointed because i was looking forward for the first woman led MCU movie. I hope that the next try is much better(give us a black widow movie pls). Please dont say i am a troll or sth. I am a 100% defender of gender equality and woman rights and i want more woman lead roles. Happy womans day to everybody!… Expand
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WellPlayedMar 8, 2019
Watched it today with my friends and it was relly underwhelming experience. The main acress acting is really bad throughout whole movie. First act of the movie was kind of OK thanks to Samuel L. Jackson performance but the second act andWatched it today with my friends and it was relly underwhelming experience. The main acress acting is really bad throughout whole movie. First act of the movie was kind of OK thanks to Samuel L. Jackson performance but the second act and ending is just disappointing. The whole permise of another forced origin feels uninspired and boring. Don't waste your money on tickets.… Expand
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RandwulfMar 8, 2019
Captain Generic is more accurate. I enjoyed the cat, the younger CGI for Nick Fury's face was mostly quite good, other than that a mediocre movie. Marvel better tighten their quality control.
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JohnSmithTRAMar 8, 2019
If this is the future of Marvel movies, then I'm done with MCU.
Uninspired plot, mediocre characters, Captain Marvel is totally forgettable movie. Paired up with awful marketing and shoving politics down our throats, this is the biggestIf this is the future of Marvel movies, then I'm done with MCU.
Uninspired plot, mediocre characters, Captain Marvel is totally forgettable movie. Paired up with awful marketing and shoving politics down our throats, this is the biggest mistake Marvel (MCU) made.… Expand
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