She's a true hero who makes the world a better place.

Pun is absolutely intended!Ī firecracker hero with a badass attitude, Carol Danvers (aka Captain Marvel) flies into space with relative ease and fights alien baddies without ever blinking. Winning over both audiences and critics alike, Marvel Studios epic adaptation of the beloved Captain Marvel comic books became a blockbuster success (and the adaptation even had a cameo appearance by the little-known yet long lost video store Blockbuster). Saving the universe is all in a days work for the newest addition to The Avengers: Captain Marvel (Brie Larson). Reviewed by Neil Lumbard, August 14, 2019 Unfortunately, the route it takes encounters some speed bumps, courtesy of the usual superhero origin issues that have troubled the genre.An incredible spectacle is further heightened with amazing 3D and IMAX sequences By now, MCU fans know the drill: stick around for the end credits, and you will not be disappointed. This also succeeds in getting you even more excited for ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (as if that was needed). It’s about time Captain Marvel showed up, and the Avengers are a much stronger team with Danvers on their side. Yes, the plot sets out to establish Carol Danvers as a bonafide bad-ass and thoroughly succeeds in the end. But, they come along with a meandering pace that severely drags the film down to a lull during the first act, and somewhere around the middle too. There are a few narrative surprises in the script, despite the superhero moments being well intact. Hint: cat-lovers will be thoroughly delighted with Goose, who arguably turns out to be a real scene-stealer. In fact, real guffaws come from unexpected places. Although the script aims at big laughs, it doesn’t always succeed. The 90’s tonality, complete with a grunge-era soundtrack is a good look for the MCU, and it lends ample opportunities for humour. Jude Law's addition to the MCU isn't exactly memorable, but Ben Mendelsohn particularly stands out. Jackson seems to enjoy playing a relatively naïve version of the otherwise surly Fury who quickly learns that everything is not as it seems. She isn’t as brooding as the trailers make her out to be in fact, Danvers shares some of the lighter moments with a pre-eye-patch Nick Fury. She then begins to retrace her memories to her origins.īrie Larson is convincing enough as Carol Danvers. During an intergalactic battle, she crashes on Earth, known as C-53, where she encounters Agent Nick Fury (Samuel L. Even though she feels a strong connection to Earth, she is unaware of her identity. When we first meet Danvers, she is a powerful soldier of an alien race known as the Kree. So, it only makes sense to introduce Carol Danvers (Brie Larson), or Captain Marvel as a vital piece in the puzzle. Despite other strong female superheroes who have arguably earned their standalone film (Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, Valkyrie), the MCU's focus on the build-up to 'Avengers: Endgame' has reached a fever pitch. Captain Marvel Story: Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when two alien races go to war, with Earth caught in the middle.Ĭaptain Marvel Review: The first female-led superhero film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has been a long time coming.

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