Capitã Marvel

Expectations weren't high, but after watching the movie i feel with Captain Marvel, Marvel studios has finally course corrected its ship in the right direction. Unlike most of the action packed summer blockbusters releasing past few years, Captain Marvel actually has a good story, backed by great acting by Larson and Jackson! its has good dose of comedy and action neither overpower. But perhaps most importantly of all the Superhero movies, this one actually captures the essence of not giving up and fighting for what you believe in. Marvel finally has a movie with female lead, its shocking to think they took so long, but credit to them for delivering such a amazing movie. This is marvel's wonder woman moment. This movie goes to show that in spite of all the negativity that few vocal people might create for female lead movies, it can blow the box office! hopefully more movie studios will take a note and produce more movies representing minorities in bigger roles.

Fantastic character buildup typical of Marvel.... Captain Marvel is a better version of Wonder woman in a parallel universe.. The movie had the best introduction scenes what most superhero lack..

Plot

Carol Danvers becomes one of the universe's most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races.

Cast

Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson (Because duh), Jude "Just consistently dreadful" Law, Annette Bening, Djimon Hounsou, Clark Gregg and blink and you'll miss him Lee Pace who returns as Ronan but looks so different I didn't even think it was him.

Verdict

I watched this back when it was initially released, I watched it a second time a few days ago as the missus is wanting us to binge watch the entire MCU as she's very behind. My opinion has changed on the 2nd viewing and not in a good way, my rating has shifted from a 6/10 to 5/10.

You see straight out of the gate the first thing you notice about Carol Danvers is she's not really a character you can get behind. She's not funny, she's not entertaining, she comes across as a surly teenage girl who is just upset at the slightest thing and just doesn't want to be there. This is not a character you can build a movie around, like trying to make a teenage Groot movie! It wouldn't work, but he's okay as a side character.

Supporting cast are also hit and miss, Jackson and Gregg are great, but Lynch and Law just stink up every scene they're in.

I'm a Marvel fan but I recognize where it's weak, this is a distinctly average film that serves as a standalone origin story and doesn't contribute much to the universe as a whole.

Rants

I remember when the movie came out all the controversy with Brie Larson, I just had to Google what the controversy even was as I don't remember due to not focusing on such things. Now I can't really get a definitive answer. From what I see it's a combination of people not liking her attitude and her comments on feminism. So I Googled further to see what she said, she came across arrogant in them and a smidge out of touch but none of it explained the overwhelming hate I've seen aimed at her. Then I remembered that people talk about all the different types of bigotry but misogyny rarely comes up, I remembered that it's visibly increased over the past decade and appreciated why she's been targeted. News flash, the outspoken loud brash man hating femnists you likely thing of when you hear that word make up a very small percentage. Feminism is good, if you disagree I hope you simply don't know the meaning of the word.

The Good

Jackson and Gregg Has a couple of decent moments Not a bad soundtrack Goose!

The Bad

Larson isn't great Law and Lynch are terrible Lead just comes across unlikable.

Overall just a weak entry to the MC.

This movie was GREAT! Loved seeing a powerful, female superhero for once that wasn't gawked at for her "beauty". That was the reason I disliked the Wonder Woman movie so much. It was too based on how gorgeous she was instead of what a bada** she was. I thought Brie Larson did a great job and I am so excited to see what she does in End Game! People gripe about her banter, but Tony Stark does the same thing and is well-liked. I thought it added to the character in a positive way and definitely had a few laughs. This was an origin movie and people are upset that she was unstoppable. That's the power they need when it comes to beating Thanos. I'm hoping this woman saves the UNIVERSE! #captainmarvel #girlpower

Me and my son thought Captain Marvel was great! Definitely worth seeing!