Captain Marvel Review, Trailer, Plot Synopsis, Posters And More
Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Living on Earth in 1995, she keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls.
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Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel - Trailer 2
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Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel - Official Trailer
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Captain Marvel Review
Captain Marvel manages to feel fresh amid the litany of MCU movies not only by featuring a solo female protagonist, but by offering a new spin on the typical origin story. Instead of telling a linear, chronological story about the events that transpire in which an ordinary human becomes a superhero, Captain Marvel introduces a character with powers and features her diving into her past in order to move forward. It's an undoubtedly non-traditional way to tell an origin story and helps to mix up the formula just enough so that the movie manages to stand out amid the dozens of other origin films. But what further helps to set Captain Marvel apart is Carol herself and the relationships she has with the characters around her. MCU movies have nailed many kinds of friendship among men, but have struggled or outright failed to depict female friendships. In Captain Marvel, Carol and Maria's relationship is positioned as the heart of the story and it gives the film a much-needed and beautiful emotional core.
As such, Larson's performance is key to the success of Captain Marvel and the actress shoulders that burden exceptionally, nailing the cocky and snarky - but ultimately good-hearted - hero that is Carol Danvers. Larson truly shines when playing opposite Lynch as Maria, with the pair putting so much heart and genuine sincerity into their characters' relationship. But Larson performs well no matter who she's acting with, whether it's the intense drive at the heart of the mentor-mentee relationship with Law's character or the playful buddy cop banter with Jackson's Fury. Further, the rest of the cast work to bolster Larson's star turn as Carol. Though there are instances of characters getting sidelined in Captain Marvel, it's par for the course for an MCU movie more focused on establishing and fully developing its titular character. For their part, Marvel Studios has truly delivered a female hero who can easily stand side by side with Captain America, Iron Man and Thor - and fully trounce them in a fight - in Captain Marvel. Though it took 10 years and 20 films, the MCU finally has its first solo female-led film and Captain Marvel makes use of how momentus this entry is by truly going for it with a number of girl power moments - some more subtle than others. There are scenes like Wonder Woman's No Man's Land where Captain Marvel demonstrates her power with breathtaking determination and there are moments that overtly revel in Carol's strength. Both are important and both work to offer insight into who this character truly is, but they're also the kinds of moments that girls and women have been dreaming to see in their superhero movies. Eventually (hopefully), these moments won't feel so rare and precious. But for now, Captain Marvel is buoyed by moments that feel truly special. As such, Captain Marvel is a must-see for superhero fans, especially those who have craved more female-led stories. The movie isn't perfect and it falls into many of the same trappings as other MCU films, but it's a strong installment and a good effort to innovate the origin story archetype. Further, with Larson's Carol Danvers poised to become a bigger part of the MCU going forward, her origin story is integral to the franchise's future - so MCU fans will want to check out the movie. Because the action and visuals aren't all superb, it may not be worth splurging for IMAX, but it's a fun theatrical experience. And, yes, Goose the cat is very much a cute, scene-stealing supporting star of Captain Marvel. 6.9/10 |
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