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4.5
Carol doesnt remember anything that happened to her before waking up six years prior on Hala, the homeworld of the technologically advanced Kree.
Den Of Geek
3.5
Despite starring a pair of hot shot jet pilots, Captain Marvel is more Men in Black than Top Gun.
Den Of Geek
3.0
*Contains mild spoilers for Captain Marvel* Higher, further, faster! runs the motto of Carol Danvers, the star of the 21st instalment in the massive M ..
Den Of Geek
3.0
Captain Marvel is all over the place, careening from far flung laser spraying cosmos to the car chasing streets of 90s Los Angeles.
EW
3.1
Its finally here: the first film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a female superhero at its center and a woman serving as a co director and write ..
Rogerebert
4.0
Captain Marvel is a fairly paint by the numbers superhero flick, but that doesnt lessen its powerful impact.
Common Sense Media
2.0
Brie Larson has all the right stuff, but she cant save this generic Avengers prequel from being among the most disappointing Marvel movies.
Indie Wire
4.5
In Captain Marvel, Brie Larson radiates an ability that too many comic book heroes never get the chance to show: the superpower of expression.
Variety
3.0
Captain Marvel is a recorded mixtape of familiar MCU beats that sets Carol Danvers up for success, but as a period standalone, struggles to be anythin ..
We Got This Covered
4.5
As hes previously told us, CM2 will tackle the Secret Invasion comics storyline.
We Got This Covered
4.5
Naturally, Feige isnt offering any definitive answers on anything at the moment, and it seems like that wont change for a little while yet, as Captain ..
We Got This Covered
4.5
Observing how she doesnt even flinch, Thor declares, I like this one.
We Got This Covered
4.5
Everybody doesnt want to be uplifting and thats pretty much what that problem is.
We Got This Covered
3.0
Brie Larson isnt given enough to do in a Marvel movie that marinates in 90s nostalgia but doesnt quite rise to the occasion of its own significance.
Time Out
3.0
Theres an eccentric splurge of tonal registers from boomingly serious to quirkily droll.
The Guardian
3.0
The main strength is a core of female friendship: Carol Danvers is the only Marvel hero you could imagine getting hammered and belting out songs by No ..
The Guardian
2.5
As another of the character introducing MCU stories existing mostly to feed new superheroes into the Avengers series, Captain Marvel looks like someth ..
2.5
As shaky and unfocused as Captain Marvel often seems, it manages to reach its destination with confidence. In the end, Larson sticks the landing, albe ..
4.0
Captain Marvel mostly plays like a perfectly solid addition to this massive commercial franchise. Its fun and breezy but also a tad familiar.
Screen Daily
4.5
Although the script aims at big laughs, it doesnt always succeed.
ETimes (TOI)
2.0
0 If you look at every new Marvel superhero story as having to perform the one task of getting the audience to root for a performer playing a new hero ..
Collider
4.5
Photo: Marvel Studios After decades of downplaying the roles of superheroines (former Marvel movie pooh bah and top Republican donor Ike Perlmutter re ..
Vulture
1.5
Brie Larson stars as the titular hero in the Marvel adaptation, also featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Jude Law, Gemma Chan and Annette Bening.
The Hollywood Reporter
4.5
In the history of Marvel Comics, theres been few characters that have been through more changes than Carol Danvers.
3.5
One thing we learn in Captain Marvel is that its pronounced MarVELL, like the English poet or at least it used to be, on distant planets and right her ..
The New York Times
3.0
1.It remains, when you think about it, absolutely insane that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has featured two new movies, one of which introduces an en ..
Paste Magazine
4.2
All told, Captain Marvel is a joyful, bright, and competent new entry into the MCU that proves the franchise can still return to its roots in interest ..
IGN
4.0
Captain Marvel Buy posters from this movie by Peter Sobczynski A.K.A. Marvels Mid90s Having sat through pretty much every superhero saga that has hit ..
E Film Critic
4.0
Marvel films are all about anticipation: theyre designed to make you crave the next helping before youve even swallowed the current one. But this is t ..
Telegraph
4.5
Not only did Larson train for nine months to get her strength to where it needed to be, she seems to embody her character completely, bringing her hop ..
4.5
This review contains as few spoilers for Captain Marvel as possible.
The Young Folks
4.0
Kicking off on an alien planet with an entirely unfamiliar cast of characters is a bold way to start your big new superhero origin story.
4.0
Captain Marvel Review Movie Review A fantastic hero debut within a spectacular and twist filled, 1990s set adventure.
Cinema Blend
3.5
Captain Marvel 7 10 PLOT: After being captured by a seemingly ruthless enemy, Carol Danvers finds that her forgotten past is catching up with her.
JoBlo
4.0
Share Tweet Email Copy Link Copied Captain Marvel has all the usual MCU humor and action (with a few surprises), and plenty of girl power moments in L ..
Screen Rant
2.5
Specifically: a propagandist battle for the hearts of minds of its young audience.
The Globe And Mail
2.5
Which is bad news for Captain Marvel, with Jackson returning as Nick Fury and Larson in the title role as Marvels first female lead.
Philly
3.5
This also succeeds in getting you even more excited for Avengers: Endgame (as if that was needed). By now, MCU fans know the drill: stick around for t ..
2.0
Lynch and Akbar come on a mite strong, but theyre an agreeable pair.
One Guys Opinion
3.1
Liberated and liberating, Captain Marvel swoops onto the screen with baggage, expectations and a comic book bragging rights agenda.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.1
With the introduction of Captain Marvel into an already crowded field, the MCU has become unbalanced.
ReelViews
2.0
10 1 5 / 10 For the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the company tries to reposition the brand name for future big screen heroism with Capt ..
Blu Ray
3.8
It is spectacular and unsurprising that Captain Marvel, a vivid action adventure centered on the rise of Carol Danvers, is the first film in the Marve ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
For one thing, the film isnt so much about conflict as it is about discovery.
Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
The Skrull and the Kree have been battling in a long time interplanetary war a each wanting to destroy the other.
3.8
CLOSE Brie Larson plays a powerful superhero involved in a major war in the new Marvel Studios movie Captain Marvel.
Usa Today
2.5
Set mostly in 1995, Captain Marvel follows Brie Larsons Carol Danvers as she discovers her superpowers and attempts to stop a brewing war between two ..
Reel Film Reviews
3.5
Besides fighting the Skrull conspiracy she s also fighting a convoluted script The writers do Captain Marvel no favours by tossing her origin story in ..
You Tube
3.0
It was lacking a bit flat and I m honestly concerned about how she will enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe it s so concerned with being a feminist fi ..
You Tube
3.8
A fun adventurous space romp I had some popcorn I dug it Would I want to see another one Yes but I have a lot of questions good questions
You Tube
2.0
It feels like a stepping stone movie not the powerful one we hoped for
You Tube
3.0
The middle section has a lot of exposition and plot but then they bring it around and end it on a really positive note and I enjoyed it
You Tube
1.5
filmmakers think that in order to make someone look strong you need to make them emotionless and I just don t agree
You Tube
3.5
An important Marvel movie that connects a lot of dots the MCU has generated over 20 films Not one of the TOP tier MCU films but a solid and entertaini ..
You Tube
4.5
When she s not trying to do a Robert Downey Jr impression Brie Larson s Captain Marvel is a hero who doesn t hesitate which is pretty darn cool
You Tube
2.5
The direction is boring, the acting is boring, the writing is boring...this is pretty boring.
You Tube
2.0
It has only taken 11 years and 21 movies, but finally Marvel Studios, home of the Avengers, comes bounding proudly into the Times Up era with its firs ..
The Times
3.0
This weeks films Captain Marvel 12A, 124 mins Everybody Knows 15, 133 mins For Marvels marketing people, the special power possessed by the studios la ..
The Times
3.0
Laramie Movie Scope: Captain Marvel A jauntier, less formal female superhero by Robert Roten, Film Critic March 18, 2019 Robert Downey Jr. kicked off ..
Lariat
2.3
The Marvel light show isnt aided by the special effects, which look rushed and cartoonish.
News Review
3.0
Pity the poor sap in the ever expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe tasked with updating timelines and redrafting the superhero family tree.
Radio Times
4.5
In that regard, and pardon the pun, Ive long marveled at how the folks at Marvel/Disney have crafted the overall Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Screen It
3.0
Larson makes a thoroughly engaging superhero, witty, courageous and with a sensitivity you dont always find in characters trying to save the world.
Independent
4.0
As the first first woman led superhero epic from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel touches down at the multiplex with a lot of sexist monk ..
Rolling Stone
4.0
dir Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck prd Kevin Feige scr Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Geneva Robertson Dworet with Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Jude Law, Annette B ..
Shadows On The Wall
1.5
Sharon Van Etten has more than musician listed on her resume after releasing her fifth full length studio album in January.
Pop Matters
3.5
Captain Marvel, the first Marvel adaptation both to star a woman and to be co directed by a woman, is an obvious, crude, and transparent film.
The Wrap
2.5
PLOT A soldier from another planet must save Earth from an alien invasion.
News Day
2.5
Its not even the summer yet, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe is once again upon us.
Cs Monitor
1.9
The latest instance of Marvel Studios wringing out every last drop of ink they can is Captain Marvel.
New York Post
3.0
Captain Marvel Directors Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Cast Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Gemma Chan, An ..
Hindustan Times
1.5
Almost everything about Captain Marvel tends towards the sub standard, from the special effects to the action sequences, the scattershot storytelling ..
Hindustan Times
4.4
CAPTAIN MARVEL 3 stars Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Gemma Chan, Djimon Hounsou; PG 13 (sequences of sci fi violence and a ..
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
CLOSE Marvel Studios shows a few more details in the backstory of Captain Marvel.
Az Central
4.5
A breeziness that doesnt feel forced, exactly, but that certainly feels enforced.
Npr
3.8
You have no idea who I am.I dont even know who I am, the superhero tells a bad guy whose face shes about to smash in Captain Marvel, which is largely ..
Star Tribune
5.0
Oh, you absolute manchildren who cannot cope with a woman headlining a Marvel movie
3.8
Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) certainly got things off to a rocky start as it sought to revive the classic 1960s television series.
Toronto Star
3.8
It took nearly a decade, but Marvel Studios has finally produced a film headlined by a female superhero with Captain Marvel.
Q Network
3.0
Captain Marvel isnt exactly marvellous. But it doesnt disappoint, either.
Daily Mail
4.5
After the downbeat ending of The Avengers: Infinity War, there stood some beacon of hope in the post credits scene where Nick Fury pressed a pager, si ..
Cinema Crazed
3.8
As the twenty first film to be released in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel is an unequivocal success not the best movie in the series, t ..
Salon
4.0
Captain Marvel Emma Simmonds 5 March 2019 Brie Larson is a cool customer in the first female led feature from the Marvel Cinematic Universe Scourge of ..
Flim List
2.5
The Marvel Studios formula is now the most recognisable in Hollywood, amassing each of its individual franchises into one behemoth that has proved unm ..
Film Inquiry
4.5
Love it or hate it, Captain Marvel gives an empowering ethos, secured with a talented cast that makes this movie going experience on par with previous ..
Film Inquiry
4.5
CAPTAIN MARVEL SYNOPSIS: Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) becomes one of the universes most powerful heroes when the Earth is caught up in a galactic war b ..
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Captain Marvel (Marvel Studios/Disney) Slam!
Susang Ranger
3.8
Brie Larsons lead character in Captain Marvel, who goes by several names in the film (none of which, incidentally, are Captain Marvel), is told early ..
Observer
3.0
Lets just hope that Avengers: Endgame follows through on something Carol Danvers asks herself: what happens when I am finally set free Yeah, youre kin ..
Flickering Myth
5.0
Captain Marvel is not going to reinvent the wheel, its not going to break new ground, but it does what it needs to do.
Flickering Myth
4.0
Okay, I have to admit two things before we go any further with this review of Marvels latest film, Captain Marvel.Both of these will be controversial ..
Flim Threet
4.5
Verdict: This amusing history lesson sets the pace for the future of the MCU.
Book My Show
5.0
On the other hand, we have Brie Larson, who is by far the best reason to see the movie.
New Yorker
3.5
Captain Marvel is like a political commercialit packs a worthy message, but it hardly counts as an aesthetic experience.
New Yorker
2.0
Is anyone else getting tired of role models.I dont mean real life people who are doing estimable work every day, like Ruth Bader Ginsburg (although ev ..
Time
3.0
REVIEW Captain Marvel Rated PG 13.At AMC Loews Boston Common, Regal Fenway Stadium and suburban theaters.
Boston Herald
4.0
Captain Marvel drops you into her world in medias res much in the way Carol Danvers herself woke to her life as a Kree warrior.
Express
3.0
Captain Marvel seems to hold itself to no higher standard than the absolute minimum that people tend to expect from an entry in the Marvel Cinematic U ..
The Film Stage
3.8
Captain Marvel pushes a rabid feminist agenda.Meaning: Theres a female lead this time.
Chicago Tribune
3.5
Early in the MCU timeline, certain comic book storylines were completely scrapped for the sake of keeping things grounded.
Bullz-Eye
3.8
Captain Marvel is a superhero movie with the heart and soul of an indie film, and that works both for and against it.
Boston Globe
3.5
Disney/Marvel Every time Marvel tweaks its formula, even just a little bit, there are always I wouldnt call them doubters, but, maybe instead, wondere ..
Uproxx
2.0
Marvel Coming out of Captain Marvel I was struck by how difficult it was to form any meaningful reaction to it at all.
Uproxx
3.0
It is such a shame this film isnt a little better...ts decent mid ranking Marvel. Most fans will find something to like. Its got a great cat. No horse ..
The Irish Times
4.5
The movie is directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, who until now have worked in the realm of quiet, sensitive indie films like Half Nelson, Sugar, an ..
The Atlantic
4.8
Only trolls with a masters in trolling are going to hate Captain Marvel.
Lyles Movie Files
4.0
Captain Marvel feels like an important benchmark in the evolution not just of superhero films but films that offer woefully overdue, intersectional re ..
Birth Movies Death
4.0
Despite its share of tiresome CGI pyrotechnics, it favours restraint over melodramatics.
Standard
1.5
Captain Marvel (3/10) by Tony Medley Runtime 124 minutes PG 13 How many ages hence Shall this our lofty scene be acted over, In states unborn and acce ..
Tony Medley
4.5
Review: Love It Or Hate It, Captain Marvel Has Nothing To Prove To You By Tori Preston | Film | March 9, 2019 | No Doubts hit single Just A Girl dropp ..
Pajiba
4.4
Dynamic Captain Marvel Doesnt Ask Permission to Soar I loved Captain Marvel.
Movie Freak
2.0
Brie Larson goes back to 1995 in superhero story thats not all there Brie Larson in Captain Marvel.
Detroit News
3.8
To watch another obscure hero beget a franchise building smash hit movie means marveling at Marvel once again.
Groucho Reviews
4.5
But when it doesnt work the film is a gaping hole of anticlimaxes.
Firstpost
3.0
(CNN) Captain Marvel features an alien culture governed by the Supreme Intelligence, which is as good a description as any of Marvel, the well oiled h ..
Cnn
4.4
Captain Marvel exemplifies this trait.The plot concerns an age old war between two intergalactic races noble warrior heroes the Kree and shape shifter ..
Aisle Seat
4.4
Captain Marvel Captain Marvel is set during the 1990s, has a strong message of female empowerment, and features a cat with a hilariously weird power.
Aisle Seat
3.0
Captain Marvel would be a game changing comic book superhero movie had it come out in 1995.
Forbes
4.5
The wait is finally over, as one of the years most anticipated films finally arrives to take control of the box office this weekend.
Forbes
4.5
It only took the Marvel Cinematic Universe 21 movies to finally make one led by a female superhero...Marvel has perfected the manoeuvre at the first t ..
Herald Sun
3.0
The Pitch: Vers (Brie Larson) is a warrior hero of the Kree, one made of steely determination, a knack for quick comebacks, a hell of a lot of actual ..
Consequence Of Sound
3.0
These are all good reasons to root for Carol as she becomes the newest member of the MCU. But Captain Marvel doesnt highlight any of them in a rousing ..
Vox
4.0
To quote Samuel L. Jackson from another classic of his Hold onto your butts!
Hey U Guys
3.0
18 SHARES Facebook Twitter Marvel Studios introduces a massively powerful character in Captain Marvel, but despite the heroines significant potential, ..
The Play List
1.9
by Walter Chaw Brie Larson wished aloud for more diversity in the press covering Captain Marvel, and that, combined with the fact that Larson or anyon ..
Film Freak Central
2.0
Brie Larson in Captain Marvel Brie Larson does fine with the crumbs shes been given as Captain Marvel.
Now Toronto
3.5
In this series It took twenty one movies, but the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally has a female led superhero film.
Film School Rejects
4.0
Of all the Marvel Phase Three movies, Captain Marvel seemed the most worrisome.
Film Ink
3.0
Like many movies in the MCU, the first act of Captain Marvel is its strongest, with directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck making a great case to helm th ..
Ner Dist
3.5
FILM REVIEW CAPTAIN MARVEL .With Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Annette Bening.
Maki At The Movies
3.0
Captain Marvel has expunged virtually all sexuality from its premise and it doesnt hurt it a bit.
3.0
Its 1995, and the Kree warrior Vers (Brie Larson) has just crash landed on the planet Earth after escaping capture by the evil Skrulls, shapeshifters ..
Cine Vue
4.0
As Marvels eponymous hero, this Cap was always going to be of huge significance to the franchise.
Games Radar
2.0
Published on Apr 14, 2019 This is supposed to be Marvels response to Wonder Woman
You Tube
4.5
Published on Mar 7, 2019 I just saw #CaptainMarvel in theaters and I really enjoyed it from beginning to end.
You Tube
2.0
The setup is slow but comic book movie fans may not mind the best aspect is how it subtlety connects to Avengers Endgame
You Tube
2.0
vont et viennent entre les mains de diffrents individus, dont un ancien collgue scientifique (Laurence Fishburne), la mystrieuse Ghost (Hannah John Ka ..
You Tube
4.5
Eleven years and 21 movies later, we finally have our first female led Marvel film.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.5
News ARROW to End After Eight Seasons Theres been rumblings of it happening, but now ..
Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Brie Larson is great as Carol Danvers, but wed hoped for slightly more from Marvels first female solo superhero movie.
Lw Lies
4.5
Captain Marvel packages this dilemma in a stylish, thoughtful and funny superhero movie thats a twist on the usual origin story formula.
Abc
4.0
Marvel Studios heads back to the 90s for the 21st (!) film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and presents enough tweaks to the formula to make it feel ..
Nz Herald
3.0
3 5 Captain Marvel is upon us.21 films, 11 years, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally has its first female led solo movie.
Digital Spy
4.0
Oscar winner Brie Larson is Captain Marvel in Marvels first female fronted superhero movie, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Mississippi Grind).
Flicks
4.0
In fact, its kind of amazing even though we cant go five minutes without a new superhero movie coming out, you can count on one hand the live action e ..
Stl Today
5.0
Captain Marvel Is Smart, Funny, and Meaningful (and Theres a Kitty Named Goose!)
The Stranger
4.5
Marvel Studios) Dont Edit FAMILIAR FACES Fury and Clark Greggs Agent Coulson arent the only faces youll recognize.
Cleve Land
3.0
CLEVELAND, Ohio Any fears that Marvels first female driven movie would not deliver are dispelled in the first few minutes of Captain Marvel, as Brie L ..
Cleve Land
3.0
Jude Law s character in Captain Marvel is an intergalactic soldier who only speaks in self help slogans.
Screen Crush
3.0
The movie alternates between the exhaustingly samey (crash, bag, flash, kerpow) and the refreshingly lets shrug and have some quiet moments. It is a r ..
Ft
3.0
The original Marvel Comics character, who first appeared in the 1960s, was male, and though a female version subsequently occluded him, not everyone i ..
Independent Ie
4.0
Captain Marvel (M, 124 mins) Directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck It opens with real poignancy, with the entire opening credit sequence devoted to a ..
Stuff
4.3
If Marvel producer Kevin Feige has learned one thing, its that it takes more than skin tight costumes and special effects to make a good superhero mov ..
Ar Kansas Online
3.5
As the tapestry of the Marvel Cinematic Universe expands further and further, it has become increasingly difficult for individual films to carve out d ..
Film Racket
3.0
Some aesthetic and narrative reluctance makes the film seem more like a rushed production to present the character before Avengers Endgame
3.0
Despite its flaws Captain Marvel cements the desire to see Carol Danvers in action again
4.4
Just when I think my MCU exhaustion is almost complete, Captain Marvel arrives to pull me back in.
Larsen On Film
3.5
Marvel just couldnt help itself.It wasnt enough for the studio to release its first ever film with a woman at the center, Captain Marvel: the studio a ..
Vanity Fair
4.5
Photo: Courtesy of Marvel Pictures.Warning: This review contains mild spoilers for Captain Marvel.
Refinery 29
4.0
There have been two relatively recent, welcome correctives in what is grandiosely referred to as the Marvel Cinematic Universe a move towards diversit ..
The Arts Desk
5.0
A HOST of billion dollar franchises are set to crank out fresh instalments this year mostly from the House of Mouse.
The Sun
5.0
It takes a long time for Captain Marvel to focus its force fields, and for Brie Larsons dauntless pilot, Carol Danvers, to find her true identity, her ..
Wsj
3.5
An entertaining if not flawed addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel survives a bumpy ride of origin story tropes and sci fi jibber ..
Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
critics rating: 3.0/5 Vers (Brie Larson) is training with an elite Kree corps.
FilmFare
4.0
I dont have anything to prove to you..So sayeth Marvels newest(ish) addition to the MCU, Captain Marvel aka a Carol Danvers aka Vers.
The Filmy Ap
3.0
Perhaps The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera and Agatha Christies The Mousetrap should all be looking over their shoulder.
Patriot Ledger
5.0
How powerful is Captain Marvel.She made the internets foulest minds explode, and prompted a major website to alter a longstanding policy and that was ..
Sltrib
3.5
Captain Marvel doesnt quite become the powerful feminist movie it purports to be, but it is empowering.
Film
1.5
Yet this lack of identity never feels urgent, beyond once yelling You dont know who I am.
Film
3.5
Captain Marvel film review: Brie Larson plays intergalactic warrior in fun but convoluted build up to Avengers: Endgame
Scmp
4.4
While feeling real isnt necessarily a Marvel Comics Universe requirement, it works rather nicely here.
4.5
Thankfully, for as relatively high concept and cosmic as Captain Marvels story engines are, the plot itself doesnt try to reinvent the wheel.
Ign
3.0
Theres no shortage of action scenes but theyre heavy on special effects and light on emotional resonance.
The Film Pie
5.0
Photo: Marvel io9 Reviews Reviews and critical analyses of fan favorite movies, TV shows, comics, books, and more.
Io9 Gizmodo
4.4
Humor, sweetness empower Captain Marvel, a fun 90s superhero throwback Fireballs from her fingertips are one of the many superpowers that Carol Danver ..
Chicago Sun Times
4.0
A fantastic actress who I have liked since, she doesnt fit the physical model of the Carol Danvers familiar to fans of Avengers comics.
Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
Imagine The Long Kiss Goodnight being retold around a campfire by The Guardians of the Galaxy... (a) heartfelt action oriented bundle of Marvel joy... ..
Movie Crypt
4.0
Captain Marvel takes the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a bold, fearless new direction.
Movie Web
1.0
I was bored watching Captain Marvel.For a while, I thought it was because this particular Marvel movie wasnt meant for me.
Sandiego Reader
4.5
Pin +1 14 Shares Captain Marvel Review: Unapologetically Bold and Kick Ass Captain Marvel gives us the back story of Vers/Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel ..
We Live Entertainment
4.5
Brie Larson was already my hero before Captain Marvel so this only reconfirms the obvious.
We Live Entertainment
4.5
Pin +1 11 Shares Review: Captain Marvel is an inspiring new kind of superhero While films like The Avengers featured Black Widow and Scarlet Witch and ..
We Live Entertainment
2.0
Brie Larson Led Captain Marvel Squanders Opportunity For Invention Eleven years and twenty films after it launched, the Marvel Cinematic Universe bela ..
Cinemix Tape
3.0
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Straits Times
4.5
The tagline is a specific reference to the title of Kelly Sue DeConnicks 2012 revamping of the original comics series, though the phrase also captures ..
The Ringer
3.5
It is certainly not in the league with Black Panther, but Marvel set the bar for superhero comic book movies pretty high with that Best Picture Oscar ..
Dead Line
2.5
The high adventure obscures rather than illuminates Verss psychological odyssey.
Film Comment
4.0
Captain Marvel is an origin story thats been a long time coming: the first Marvel female superhero to get her own movie, since the franchise kicked of ..
One Room With A View
5.0
With Brie Larson kicking ass in the titular role, Captain Marvel gives us a new superhero as the Marvel Cinematic Universe pushes forward.
Solzy At The Movies
3.0
It seems strange now to consider any new Marvel movie to be a risk.
The Shiz Nit
4.4
Lady Marvel fans, rejoice!.Not only does the MCU finally welcome its first solo heroine, but Captain Marvel is, in fact, the best Avenger of them all.
Awards Circuit
4.0
What to Watch on TV, streaming and in cinemas March 4 10 1:34 Faster.
Bitly
3.0
It veers from space opera to buddy movie to Marvel action extravaganza, but Brie Larsons wise cracking and a killer 90s soundtrack keep this latest MC ..
The Skinny
3.0
quickly comes into her own in a role that, despite the limitations of the franchise, never quite conforms to superhero conventions.
Scots Man
4.5
In Captain Marvel, Marvel Studios brings to bear the familiar formula of its best origin story movies: character development, good casting, quips, dec ..
Polygon
2.0
For over a decade now, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has plied us with its stories of conspiracies and smart alecky celebrity heroes, returning again ..
Film Avclub
4.5
As the first female led Marvel movie, Captain Marvel is arriving in theaters under a heavy burden of expectations.
The Verge
4.5
Share Tweet Email Copy Link Copied Theres a lot riding on the success of Captain Marvel, both as the first female led film in the Marvel Cinematic Uni ..
Cbr
4.5
Like its photon blasting heroine, Captain Marvel is far from flawless.
The Daily Beast
2.0
Trouble at the Top One throwaway gag early in Captain Marvel alludes to the dark fate that stalks every cinematic sure thing.
The Ooh Tray
3.5
click to enlarge Image courtesy Disney Captain Marvel Opens Friday, March 8 3.5 out of 5 stars The latest lightning rod litmus test in our increasingl ..
Or Lando Weekly
3.0
A fun throwback with some nice work from Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson, as well as a great way to get audiences jazzed up for next months big Aven ..
Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
Marvel less One need not enjoy watching the films produced by Marvel Studios over the past eleven years (as I do not) to acknowledge that the Marvel C ..
Alternate Ending
5.0
Just when we thought there was nobody left to meet in the MCU, we get Captain Marvel, the origin story of a Kree warrior hero with strange memories of ..
Scifi Now
2.0
Its an engaging scene not just because of the relish with which the scene stealing Mendelsohn delivers his lines, but because the challenge to the her ..
Decent Films
4.5
Captain Marvel is an oddity by way of being the first solo led superheroine movie produced by Marvel Studios.
Lainey Gossip
4.0
This movie doesnt try to reinvent the wheel: merely give the title character an enjoyable adventure to start her cinematic career and let the audience ..
Scifi Movie Page
3.8
A Marvel Cinematic Universe tentpole with a bit of Top Gun sprinkled in, Captain Marvel is famously the first Marvel Comics film centered on a female ..
Seattle Times
4.5
Higher, further, faster, baby..Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) says this at one point in the film, and indeed, she does go higher, further, and faster tha ..
The Mary Sue
5.0
Att Lass (Algenis Perez Soto), Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) and Minn Erva (Gemma Chan) in CAPTAIN MARVEL.
Fresh Fiction
3.5
Captain Marvel is Marvel Cinematic Universes first standalone woman superhero film, and the stakes are high as the DC universe already brought out Won ..
India Today
3.0
Captain Marvel has been widely touted as the first female fronted film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Seven Day Svt
4.0
+1 WhatsApp Share Reddit Share Email 10 Shares Another step in the right direction, Marvel studios presents Captain Marvel.
Black Girl Nerds
3.0
Captain Marvel movie cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Jude Law, Annette Bening, Lashana Lynch Captain Marvel movie director: Anna ..
The Indian Express
3.0
Has it really been 10 years and 20 movies.Seems like only yesterday we were being introduced to Iron Man, Ant Man, Spider Man, Hulk Man you get the pi ..
National Post
4.5
For a comic that exists primarily to secure copyright on the title, Captain Marvel has had several surprisingly interesting runs under a variety of cr ..
Bfi
3.0
It will be interesting to see now that this origin story is done and dusted what Captain Marvel does next
The Australian
4.5
Marvels first stand alone female hero is definitely formidable. And very likely a key component in the next movie.
People
3.5
Unlike Avengers: Infinity War, which gave us a sneak peek into the beginning of the end, Captain Marvel takes us to the era when it all began.
News18
4.0
There really should be an extra gold medal issued for the way the film successfully brings in the equally topical matter of attitudes to refugees when ..
The National
3.5
For this having 3/4 of a female screenwriting team, Im shocked how many times the film falls into the cliched trope of making its subliminal messages ..
Rendy Reviews
3.8
At a positively brisk two hours, the film has an old school action movie vibe that is a long overdue introduction to a character who holds great promi ..
Third Coast Review
5.0
Danvers is a hero worth stanning for. And all indications are that the movie gives her the space to shine.
Blacknerd Problems
1.5
Its said that the opposite of love isnt hate.Its indifference, that feeling of just not giving two shits about something, like an annoying ex or cardi ..
Blacknerd Problems
5.0
Brie Larson in Captain Marvel (Marvel Studios) Hollywood turns complex women into cartoons.
National Review
1.5
Brie Larson in Captain Marvel (Walt Disney Studios) Captain Marvel might be the first blockbuster movie whose animating idea is fear.
National Review
3.5
When the hero of Captain Marvel falls out of the sky and through the roof of a Los Angeles branch of Blockbuster video, the scene serves a number of p ..
New States Man
4.0
The film throws so much into its two hour runtime that it doesnt seem like theres any way to properly handle them all, and yet it does, and does it we ..
Cultured Vultures
3.5
RECOMMENDED Sometimes silly, largely disposable yet lightly likable, the bulk of Captain Marvel is set in 1995 but exists for this moment.
New City Film
3.0
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Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
Posted on March 7, 2019 at 5:55 pm I often say that superhero movies depend on the quality of the villain.
Movie Mom
1.5
Cookies usage:PRISA uses its own and third party cookies to improve its services, prepare statistical information and display advertising, content or ..
El Pais (Spain)
4.4
Unlike Black Panther last year, this Marvel Cinematic Universe first doesnt have a freshness of setting and narrative throughline.
Cinema Sight
3.5
There are 21 films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and the gaps between them are growing narrower all the time.
Trespass Mag
3.8
Does it work The short answer is: yes. Theres enough to keep both diehard Marvel fans and newcomers engaged.
Toronto Sun
3.0
Corny, but without the needed pulp, action packed without purpose or reason, often shapeless, and a bit morally confused, its a failure, but none the ..
Daily Film Fix
2.5
Film Review: Captain Marvel: Blah Blockbuster PG 13 | 2h 4min | Action, Adventure, Sci Fi | 8 March 2019 (USA) Mr. Marvel Comics himself (the real Cap ..
Theepoch Times
4.4
Captain Marvel flies onto the screen with adventure and female empowerment
Qc Times
3.0
The Brie Larson film has more similarities with Phase 1 MCU and it s not necessarily a bad thing but it does feel like a step backwards
4.5
Thirteen months ago, Black Panther arrived in our theaters weighed down with hopes and expectations, and it met those in a style worthy of the years b ..
Fw Weekly
2.5
Lets get the bad news over with quickly: Captain Marvel is no Wonder Woman.
Datebook Sfchronicle
3.1
If there is one thing thats true of most of the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, its that they have life and spirit to spare.
Ap News
2.0
The first female centric entry in the MCU deserved better Let me start this with a full confession: I am so over the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Columbus Alive
3.8
Ignore those imbecilic MRAs, frightened fanboys, and all other insecure man babies shellacked in misogyny: The truth is that this film is reams of fun ..
Film Frenzy
3.8
Captain Marvel, the 21st entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, maintains the series high quality; its the most consistently above average superhero ..
Sf Examiner
2.5
The first MCU built around a female superhero doubles down on its woke agenda.
Hollywood Into To
3.1
2.5 stars (out of 4) Sometimes when you have sky high expectations for a film, theres nowhere to go but down.
Us Magazine
3.0
CAPTAIN MARVEL mixes fun and urgency with an engaging title character.
Assignment X
2.5
There just isnt that much to say about this movie and thats basically by design.
Spectrum Culture
4.5
Captain Marvel unambiguously represents a fresh new face for the Marvel Cinematic Universe she is, as youve surely heard by now, the franchises first ..
Mash Able
4.5
Arriving amid a wave of MRA generated controversy almost too stupid to exist in the observable universe, Anna Boden and Ryan Flecks Captain Marvel is ..
Sf Weekly
5.0
Captain Marvel is here in the form of Brie Larson, who is kicking intergalactic booty for days and Im here for all of it!
Wp Me
3.5
Captain Marvel isnt spectacular in its entirety, but the assembled cast creates an atmosphere thats positively extraordinary and transcends its flaws.
Culture
3.5
There will be a lot of debate over whether or not Captain Marvel is Marvel Studios first major misfire since Thor: The Dark World in 2013.
Mid West Film Journal
4.5
Add superheroes to that equation, and, well, theres a reason Disney owns Marvel Studios, and Marvel isnt going anywhere any time soon.
Mid West Film Journal
3.5
You may be lining up for, or are already in line for Captain Marvel.
Vulture
3.1
Its too bad her debut movie isnt better, and less convoluted, because the character seems to have great potential, and Oscar winner Brie Larson looks ..
Tulsa World
3.5
Cynical fans may think Captain Marvel is too little, too late, yet it convincingly makes the case she arrives right on time.
Washington City Paper
4.5
Captain Marvel could have floundered under the storytelling load it was asked to shoulder, but instead manages to (mostly) soar, giving us a fun and e ..
4.0
Dir: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck WRI: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Geneva Robertson Dworet PRO: Kevin Feige DOP: Ben Davis Ed: Debbie Berman Elliot Graham DES: ..
Film Ireland
4.5
Breezy and light on gravitas Captain Marvel doesn t shake up the Marvel Cinematic Universe but it does find a few new ways to perk up the umpteenth su ..
Dark Horizons
3.0
Comic books are formulaic soap operas about super powered characters in tights so give the Marvel Cinematic Universe credit for its occasional variati ..
Toledo Blade
4.5
That hero is Carol Danvers, known by multiple names throughout the film.
Thril List
4.0
Captain Marvel is the 654th film in the Marvel franchise the figure is something like that, I think and as the first one to be female led it was merci ..
Spectator
1.5
During the first act of Anna Boden and Ryan Flecks Captain Marvel, when the movie is concerned solely with the actions of a platoon of alien space mar ..
Battleship Pretension
4.0
Marvel films have enjoyed success over the past several years for a number of reasons, among them that they follow a certain formula when it comes to ..
Screen Anarchy
3.1
By Tom Meek Wednesday, March 6, 2019 After much online debate and conjecture, Captain Marvel finally lands in theaters.
Cambridge Day
2.0
Courtesy of Marvel Studios Serving as the appetizer before the porterhouse steak next month, Captain Marvel has arrived to both save the box office sl ..
The Only Critic
4.5
You will believe that Brie Larson is, indeed, a superhero, and CAPTAIN MARVEL is superb entertainment.
Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.1
The superheros origin story is smaller in scope than its kin, and mercifully shorter.
Heral
3.5
The convoluted origin story mixed with the cluttered action sequences suck some of the air out of the theatre but their take on the superhero characte ..
Richard Crouse
3.1
One can t quite help but feel that something this groundbreaking should have felt a bit more fresh and adventurous than it ultimately does
The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
2.5
BY: Follow @SonnyBunch Plot points for Captain Marvel will be discussed below.
Free Beacon
3.5
The Marvel Cinematic Universe goes back to the 90s in the name of progress with its first superhero caper led by a woman.
Adelaide Review
2.0
Theres a lot to like with Captain Marvel, but theres a lot to forget as well.
Mac Guff
2.0
Theres a moment in Captain Marvel where the girl power pandering is so over the top it makes the rest of the movie pointless.
World Wng
2.5
Marvels female superhero tries to work her way out of a frenzied movie.
Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.0
Many of the people seeing Captain Marvel (myself included) wont know anything about the character going in except that shes from Marvel Comics and tha ..
Crooked Marquee
4.5
Despite the problems the fact that audiences are now watching female superheroes kick butt on screen is what makes this story special
Geek Girl Authority
4.4
As the ambitious 22 movie cycle that Marvel Films initiated 11 years ago winds down, it seems right to pause for a moment to reflect on how groundbrea ..
Illinois Times
4.5
The tone is equidistant between the farce of Thor Ragnarok and the seriousness of Black Panther
2.0
It seems insane in a subgenre that firmly belongs to the action/adventure side of filmmaking thats already given us iconic female characters like The ..
The Film Experience
2.0
LOUISA: LOUISA SAYS: In the first female led entry in the successful Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Captain Marvel is a bit like its titular charact ..
Screen Zealots
4.5
Intimate in scale and more complicated than it lets on, Marvels first female led superhero film is a modest but meaningful success.
The Spool
4.4
For all of the ways that Marvel and specifically their Marvel Cinematic Universe have led the way with superhero filmmaking, theyve fallen short with ..
Hollywood News
4.5
ADVERTISEMENT Captain Marvel is the 21st Marvel Studios superhero (or superhero adjacent) movie in 11 years, but the first Marvel flick to center sole ..
The Week
3.0
Usually Marvel origin films have trouble sticking the landing, but Captain Marvel is just the opposite, it feels like it takes off in the 3rd act and ..
Eclipse Magazine
5.0
Companion viewing The Right Stuff (1983) Short Term 12 (2013) Wonder Woman (2017) Marvels first female led superhero film lights up the screen this we ..
Kpbs
4.5
Share Pin 0 Shares By Eleanor Ringel Cater Wonder Woman was, in many ways, wonderful.
Saportare Port
4.5
Higher, Further, Faster..Marvel Studios has their first film featuring a solo female superhero as the lead in this months Captain Marvel.
Geeks Of Color
2.0
Captain Marvel has things going for it that elevate it a bit above the pack and provide more cultural oomph and import, but despite that, this is also ..
4.0
At this point, Marvel Studios can do no wrong and Captain Marvel is not only a great stand alone film but also gives some established characters more ..
Iol Co Za
4.5
As we learn in the film, good and evil isnt exactly what it seems.
Esquire
3.5
On the heels of the latest of a series of gross fanboy backlashes, Captain Marvel arrives in theaters as an adequate superhero film, complete with man ..
Splice Today
3.5
Soars as an origin story with heart, cheeky humor, wit and warmth, zingy dialogue, punchy action, colorful characters and a hero heroine who breaks th ..
Parade
2.5
While not the worst of the MCU, CAPTAIN MARVEL is so much less than it shouldve been. Even Goose the Flerken cant save it from a lacking lead performa ..
The Diva Review
2.5
Sometimes it stumbles upon the dullest components of a generic formula that is at the service of nonsense.
3.0
Brie Larson is fantastic as Captain Marvel She delivers in all fronts in this trippy fun origin story
4.5
An unabashed anthem about women s self empowerment as Vers claims not only the full scope of her abilities but the strength that comes from acting fro ..
L.A. Biz
3.5
Over the span of a decade and 20 films, Marvel Studios have completely reshaped the world of pop culture, somehow managing to meet fan expectations wh ..
FanboyNation.com
3.5
Im just a girl Think about this: two of the last three Marvel movies werent just great action films, but landmark events in modern cinema.
Flixist
3.0
Captain Marvel may be good enough to satisfy the series built in audience, but might disappoint anyone expecting more.
Bbc
4.0
Larson is a great casting choice to play Danvers/Captain Marvel. She has an air of power with a soft femininity underneath and a sarcastic wit.
FlickDirect
4.5
Brie Larson Image Credit: Marvel Studios Never has the arrival of Avengers: Endgame felt more urgent than while watching Captain Marvel.
Gulf News
4.0
All the while, Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien worlds. ***SPOILER FREE*** The story of Captain Marvel follows our ti ..
Entertainment Ie
3.5
Brie Larson is one of the most ordinary extraordinary woman to ever show up on the big screen.
Movies and Shakers
4.0
Its not going out on a limb to say Goose the cat is reason enough to see the movie multiple times. But there are other joys in Captain Marvel. An abun ..
Metro Weekly
4.5
As a parent, I wish a film like this had been made when my daughter was young.
Leonard Mal
4.0
This superhero movie probably does have something to prove but proves it by not really seeming to care whether it does so or not which I think is a fa ..
The Mercury
4.5
Share this: Captain Marvel review Everything you want in a female superhero origin storyand a little less.
At Home In Hollywood
3.0
Captain Marvel has a playful vibe and yet nails the full on female empowerment/empowering action thriller aspect as well.
Showbiz Junkies
2.0
GREGS GRADE: B+The only significant failing of the Marvel Cinematic Universes first decade and lets face it, its a big problem was its male dominated ..
Stardem
4.0
Young girls can learn a lot from Carol Danvers about trusting their instincts especially if they ever need to know if its okay to punch a sweet old la ..
Caution Spoilers
3.0
Those essential elements are missing in this feeble origin tale about a superhero who deserves better.
Dwight Brown Ink
4.5
Even faltering slightly in its delivery could mean giving ammo to those waiting for any opportunity to be mad, but Captain Marvel seems keenly aware o ..
Alternative Lens
4.5
Larson makes something more than formulaic out of Verss grit and impetuousness, Jackson takes the trouble this time to play the nuances of his charact ..
The Nation
4.0
The invigorating Captain Marvel focuses on the female experience while expanding the Marvel universe.
Chesapeake Family
4.5
Captain Marvels message of empowerment doesnt need to be subtle to be important.
Junkee
4.5
Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, the titular superheroine in Captain Marvel.
Bangkok Post
3.1
Its a little hard to believe that its been an entire eight months since our last Marvel fix, with the last release being the decent, but somewhat forg ..
The Blus Pot
3.0
The movie doesnt go far enough in any direction, grounding itself in a mildly entertaining but surprisingly pass center.
Film Monthly
3.0
There is a fresh, creative heartbeat pumping at the center of Captain Marvel that wills it into being something special, even if it could have been so ..
The Reader (Omaha, NE)
3.5
Captain Marvel by MaddWolf We had very high expectations for Captain Marvel.
Maddwolf
4.5
Its fun, witty, never less than enjoyable, but also somewhat slight.
Gq Magazine
4.0
REVIEW Captain Marvel is an imperfect but supremely entertaining blast The Marvel Cinematic Universe has taken many interesting turns over the last fe ..
The Jam Report
3.0
Surprisingly, one of the most consummate scene stealers in Captain Marvel is a cat.
Ndtv
3.5
An MCU future centred on Carol Danvers could be a bright one indeed But as Captain Marvel reminds us especially with its haunting glimpse at the hairc ..
Student Edge
3.0
Captain Marvel might not be a revolution but either way it leaves one wanting to see more
2.0
Boden and Fleck cannot achieve Russo like levels of thrills,. especially with their talents laying more in minimalist indie cinema.
Worldo Free L
1.5
But ultimately you dont have the energy to do it all, and you feel like youre doing very little.
World Socialist Web Site
3.8
Brie Larson proves all the doubters wrong...while continuing her ascension as a cultural and feminist icon.
812 Film Reviews
3.5
After all the now standard internet controversy about a woman daring to be in a movie not just that, but leading one it was refreshing to just sit dow ..
What I Watched Tonight
3.5
BRIE Larsons Captain Marvel arrives in cinemas just over a year after the cultural phenomenon that fellow Marvel superhero Black Panther became and ca ..
Indie London
3.0
Makes the blending of its first leading female superhero into its male dominated stable seem as natural and effortless as it ought to have always been ..
Silver Screen Riot
4.0
Image: Marvel After 10 years and 20 movies, Captain Marvel had big shoes to fill as the Marvel Cinematic Universes first female fronted film.
The Muse Jezebel
3.8
By Bob Bloom The first few minutes of Captain Marvel are confusing, as we find ourselves in the midst of the fragmented dreams of Vers, a Kree warrior ..
Reel Bob
3.0
Fans of the genre can breathe easy and enjoy a fantastic hilarious adventure
El antepenúltimo mohicano ..
3.8
The Marvel Universe is getting an overhaul by a woman named Vers, aka Captain Marvel.The newest installment of the superhero saga, Captain Marvel is c ..
Daily Journal
3.0
Title: Captain Marvel Describe This Movie In One Inaccurate Yet (Sort Of) Chronologically Appropriate TLC Lyric: No, I dont want no Skrull A Skrull is ..
Houston Press
4.0
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Digital Journal
4.0
By Joanna Langfield Not exactly marvelous, this origins story eventually warms up, takes flight and wins us over.
The Movie Minute
4.0
Larson offers charm amid self confidence and smiles, delivering both emotional punch and physical presence.
Flick Feast
4.0
Now Gyllenhaals back with another, equally unsettling and bravely provocative tale of boundary crossing.
Metro News
4.0
This is a brand new type of hero for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and, while it doesnt reinvent Marvels ever successful formula, Captain Marvel is a ..
ComicBook.com
4.4
Just as Ryan Cooglers Black Panther became a milestone for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the unveiling of the first female led superhero movie for th ..
Victoria Advocate
4.0
Shed rather die than give you control Captain Marvel brings a super dose of woman power to the cineplex this weekend.
4.0
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at 11:49PM Stars: Brie Larsen, Jude Law, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Lee Pace, Gemma Chan, Mckenna Grace, Djimon Hounsou ..
Screen Space(Squarespace)
4.5
Captain Marvel hits all the right buttons for an MCU origin story, while also pushing a few that make it stand out from the others.
KCCI (Des Moines, IA)
4.0
Captain Marvel is an important film because it presents a show sophisticated enough to frame this transcendence and make it enter through the big door ..
3.5
Brie Larson as Captain Marvel is amazing from the get go. She embodies the character in the way she carries herself, the confidence, the poise is infe ..
Dna India
4.0
Warning: Possible spoilers are ahead.Lets clear something up pretty quickly: Despite everything you might have heard from the loudest corners of the w ..
Vanyaland
3.0
Given everything, one outstanding mystery is why Marvel didnt spend more time hyping Goose in the lead up to the movie.
Mediaversity Reviews
4.0
Brie Larson has such a command over our empathy, she redeems the awkwardly written moments of emotional poignancy, as well as the comic book, time spa ..
Ex Press
3.0
Captain Marvel Directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Publishing House: Marvel Review by Sherin Nicole | March 5, 2019 at 9:00 AM 7 Basically: Were here f ..
idobi.com
4.0
The 400 Word Review: Captain Marvel A new hero is born, and fully comes into her own, in Marvels latest adventure.
Pitts Burgh Magazine
4.5
Its very telling that Benings character isnt about fighting wars, but about ending them.
CNET
3.5
Bottom line: Ultimately Captain Marvel is an entertaining and watchable entry in the superhero canon.
That Shelf
3.0
A war wages in outer space between the warrior Krees and the shape shifting Skrulls.
Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.1
Also good is Mendelsohn, who underplays his ambiguous role and dominates every scene hes in because he makes his character feel multidimensionally fun ..
Play Boy
3.0
Captain Marvel is a fun entry weighed down by many issues. I am more excited about the possibilities of her character going forward now that we have h ..
Denton Record-Chronicle
3.1
If superhero movies arent your thing, I certainly understand, trust me.
Awards Watch
3.5
CAPTAIN MARVEL: EDs Very Important Thoughts on Marvels Latest (Possible Minor Spoilers!)
Weekend Warrior Blog Tumbl ..
3.5
Captain Marvel is by no means the next best superhero movie. But it is a lot of fun, and a solid foundation for a character with plenty of potential i ..
High Def Digest
4.5
Captain Marvel can stand alone as a step forward for a film series that was long past due making one, just as it can fall short of its potential
Nashville Scene
3.0
Reading Time: 8 minutes Captain Marvel photon blasted into theaters this last weekend and broke records.
But Why Tho? A Geek Commun ..
3.5
Theres a distinct period piece vibe to the 1995 set Captain Marvel, the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Fanboys of the Universe
3.0
Captain Marvel is a fun, corny, and empowering origin story that feels like a bridge between the past and the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Smash Cut Reviews
4.5
Mild spoilers below for Captain Marvel!.If I were a man invested, even subconsciously, in propping up a patriarchal society where women, even subconsc ..
Auto Straddle
5.0
Representation matters.Its just as important to see some facsimile of yourself at age seven as it is at age 77.
About Boulder
3.5
Get the Think newsletter.March 9, 2019, 2:48 PM GMT By Ani Bundel Going higher, faster and further, Captain Marvel flies into theaters this weekend, t ..
NBC News THINK
4.5
Captain Marvel has taken over the box office, making $500 million worldwide, and with good reason.
Shadow And Act
3.0
A rare misstep from a franchise factory that otherwise strides the movie landscape so assuredly.
Zaki's Corner
1.5
It only took 11 years and 21 movies but the folks at Marvel Studios have finally gotten around to letting a female superhero headline one of their sem ..
Wbur
3.8
A film that plays it safe with familiar formula but is so entertainingly empowering that it will inspire girls everywhere.
Wtop
4.0
If the emotion falls a little short, though, the movie soars with its comedy and action elements.
VultureHound
2.0
Marvel has whipped DC Comics in nearly every way at the multiplex.But when it came to a major superhero movie starring a woman, DC got there first two ..
Ohio
3.5
caption Brie Larson in Captain Marvel. source Disney Captain Marvel is the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe movie from Disney.
Business Insider
4.0
The film boasts strong, cine literate action, paired with a solid sense of production design.
3.5
I d like to see these actors and their characters in a better written and better directed film The end result would be much more spectacular
Cinencuentro
3.0
Nearly 20 movies into the superhero movie madness that is collectively known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel Studios and its parent com ..
Pasadena Weekly
4.5
With Captain Marvel, the home of the Avengers has put a huge target on its back.
Gadgets360
2.0
The first female fronted entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally here!
Mad About Movies Podcast
3.0
It doesnt make it a bad movie, just a missed opportunity to further embrace its hearts and motives.
1.5
The film isn t the marvel that s been sold but it certainly inspires more interest in future films
4.5
CAPTAIN MARVEL Audio Review Double Toasted Rating Rental CAPTAIN MARVEL Audio Review Captain Marvel is a Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the ..
Double Toasted
2.0
The search for a weapon lost by all and the identity of the titular captain are the pretexts for an interplanetary back and forth and special but mono ..
El Mundo (Spain)
3.5
A funny and fun introduction to a mighty Avenger. It has flaws, but they only stand out because other MCU films have done these things better.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
4.0
Captain Marvel There have been many strong female characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) that now crisscrosses between television and cinem ..
Sd City Beat
1.5
SUBMITTED In the utterly pointless argument of Marvel versus DC, it nonetheless remains worth noting that the dour, self serious DC got its lady super ..
The Coast
3.8
Over the past 11 years, weve all sat through twenty films which together make up Marvels Cinematic Universe.
4.0
Screenshot: Marvel Studios It took Marvel Studios eleven long years to bring fans a female led film, and expectations have been running high among MCU ..
Tor.com
3.1
Captain Marvel didnt markedly improve the experience for me. I enjoyed it well enough. It felt...familiar.
Baltimore Magazine
3.5
If this feels like an Avengers prequel embrace, its not a bad thing.
Newshub (NZ)
3.0
Captain Marvel is set to usher in the beginning of the end of the first era of the MCU with a little bit of female empowerment.
The Lamplight Review
3.5
Despite a whopping twenty films under its banner, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is a bit late to the party when it comes to showcasing their female su ..
The Lamplight Review
4.5
The early entries in the Marvel Cinematic Universe excelled at establishing their characters, relatively independent of any obligations to a larger co ..
Ian Thomas Malone
4.5
As engaging a film as Captain Marvel is, its a tad disappointing that it mostly serves as an appetizer for the main course of Avengers: Endgame in Apr ..
CultureMap
4.5
Right now, in the glow of Captain Marvels excellent debut, it feels like there are as many articles about the troll response to Captain Marvel as ther ..
Eugene Weekly
3.8
Within the past five years, Marvel has fully embraced the crazy wacko cosmic side of their considerable canon.
We Boughta Blog
4.5
The chemistry between Larson and Lynch propels the last half of the movie; Lynch brings depth, love, and believability to Maria.
Bitch Media
4.0
Brie Larson soars as Captain Marvel in this uneven but enjoyable origin story and while theres definitely room for improvement as the characters adven ..
ComicBookMovie.com
3.0
WANDAVISION Exclusive : Emma Caulfield Reveals Her Favorite Era & Elaborates On That Big Reality Breaking Scene I dont believe you.
ComicBookMovie.com
4.0
Captain Marvel, the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, rallies itself after a sluggish start, and ultimately proves itself an acceptabl ..
Film International
3.0
A no nonsense, punchy and fierce introduction to Captain Marvel Who runs the world GIRLS!
Flavourmag
4.0
Chiefly more importantly, though, is this movies deciphering trek of self discovery.
Every Movie Hasalesson
3.5
The fate of the universe lies in the balance.Its the central conceit of any galactic space opera or bombastic superhero adventure.
4.5
Its all a little too safe and too dull, and the excessive CGI doesnt help matters.
3.5
Until recently, John M. Urbancich, former and first Executive Editor of CriticsChoiceMovies , reviewed films and wrote related features and celebrity ..
Jmuvies Blog Spot
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But it doesnt go full Guardians of the Galaxy in either its nostalgia nor its snarky humor.
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This film pulls off the impressive feat of making an origin story interesting by upending the usual structure of these tales, throwing us headlong int ..
Reel Talk with Chuck and P ..
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Theres something oddly disheartening about a film made on such a scale attaining little more than functional, ephemeral blandness, especially given th ..
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Last years bite size post Infinity War digestif Ant Man and the Wasp which, in fact, unfolds shortly before the Avengers doomed confrontation with the ..
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There is a moment within Captain Marvel, the latest chapter in the never ending Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) saga, where the films heroine Carol Da ..
4.0
Shes cool and she knows it and one of the films greatest joys is watching Larson swagger around and verbally out spar Jackson.
The Pop Break
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Share Fanboys who had made it their misguided mission to steer clear of Captain Marvel should rethink their agenda.
Awards Daily
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Admittedly up to this point Captain Marvel has been somewhat of a clunky, near confusing, slightly fractured affair, with co writing/co directing team ..
Brisbanista
4.0
In a Marvel Cinematic Universe that has grown increasingly complex and interwoven, Captain Marvel succeeds by sticking to the basics.
Exclaim!
4.0
Its fitting that an MCU film with Marvel in the title is the film best described as being very Marvel.
hoganreviews.co.uk
2.5
Captain Marvel Almost Made It Captain Marvel Stars: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Annette B ..
Phantom Tollbooth
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When a superhero carrying flash of light crashes into a building slowly revealed a Blockbuster Video Store (remember any of those!), you know you are ..
4.0
After 11 years and 20 (almost) consistently brilliant films, Marvel Studios have finally gifted audiences with a film featuring a female lead.
Screen Queens
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Marvel superhero Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel gets her own enjoyable origin movie in this 1995 set adventure that shines thanks to a strong centra ..
Movies 4 Kids
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It took 21 movies for a solo female superhero film to make it into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The Filtered Lens
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Captain Marvel (2019) SHOULD I SEE IT.YES Film 21 in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is here and Captain Marvel is a whole lot of fun.
Should I See It
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Captain Marvel is full of hysterical funny moments, gorgeous visuals and is an action packed spectacle. It is one of Marvels best films, Brie Larson i ..
5.0
Another year, another entry in the MCU only with one HUGE difference: this time, weve got a woman in the lead.
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FEATURING FILM Movie reviewer, Wendy Shreve, provides fresh voice & sharp insights about cinema.
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Sean Anders isnt afraid to showcase the negative attitudes adoptive parents can experience when going through the process.
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Blasting her way into cinemas on International Womens Day no less, Captain Marvel is the first female led superhero film to come out of the Marvel Cin ..
Jamaica Gleaner
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Larsons energy makes Captain Marvel, whether shes pummeling villains with her self satisfied smirk or radiating light in space like a blazing spectre.
North Shore News (Vancouve ..
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The first Marvel woman to show signs of heroism is given little more than a proton blast to develop her personality
Culture Whisper
4.5
Captain Marvel doesn t try to say much but merely entertain us and it reminds us that a woman is as strong as a man but can definitely be funnier
El Universal
1.5
A very expository script that makes use of flashbacks with a poor representation of a period telling a story that is not exactly memorable
El Universal
3.0
It s perfectly possible to point out the narrative hiccups of the movie and at the same time to stress how important its existence and success are
3.8
Set in the 1990s, Marvel Studios Captain Marvel is an all new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Univers ..
The Movie Blog
1.5
The movies central premise asks: Who is this person Im not sure we get more than a superficial answer.
The Beat
4.5
But that doesnt mean Captain Marvel is forgettable or interchangeable.
4.5
While featuring a bit of that ol Marvel sleek and shine, Captain Marvel isnt necessarily a marvel of technical filmmaking.
MovieJawn
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However best quality lies in how the film seeks to emulate the way comics managed to comment on the current social and cultural landscape
El Nuevo DÃa (Puerto Rico ..
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While the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had its fair share of strong women including Scarlett Johanssons Black Widow, Hayley Atwells Peggy Carter, and ..
Shake Fire
2.0
They really tried to cram it all in...boring, generic, by the book, which is unfortunate for Marvels first female lead movie.
Podomatic
3.5
I admit I am a huge fan of Marvel superhero movies such as Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Guardians of the Galaxy, Dr Strange, and the phenomenal Bl ..
The Sun Daily (Malaysia)
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And since Marvel is the benchmark of blockbuster success, then a Marvel film about a woman then becomes a yardstick for arguing how viable all blockbu ..
Gq
4.5
Its a hard thing to review Marvel Studios movies when you dont want to give anything away, but to preserve the mystery of whats coming, thats what Im ..
VitalThrills.com
3.5
A certain stripe of critic likes to complain that the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies adhere too rigidly to formula.
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But its not really Vers whos confused; Vers is competent and focused, and Brie Larson doesnt seem upset or conflicted.
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In Captain Marvel, the newest film from the Disney/Marvel juggernaut, Brie Larson plays Vers (say it veers), a soldier with the Kree, an imperial alie ..
Austin 360
3.5
Share this page Im not what you think I am With the snap of his fingers, Thanos made half of Earths population disappear.
Buffalovibe
3.5
I think it goes without saying that Captain Marvel is an important milestone.
FlixChatter Film Blog
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DC Film Girl reviews Captain Marvel Share Shares Copy Link Copy Hide Transcript Show Transcript JEN: NOTHING BETTER THAN TO CURL UP ON THE COUCH WITH ..
DC Film Girl
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The Michael Medved Show
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Dear Fellow Female Critics, Were the people Captain Marvel star Brie Larson wanted to see more of at her press screenings and publicity junkets.
Dear Cast and Crew
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By Andrea Thompson I will not mention Wonder Woman because this movie should be judged on its own merits not because its one of the only other comic b ..
A Reel of One's Own
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While I felt let down by the lack of action, I left the theater with far more to chew on. I felt vindicated too ... She personifies strength and coura ..
3.5
Enjoy Captain Marvel for what it is: an oddly fun character introduction with charm and imperfections all its own.
Colbybryant.com
4.5
Marvel, through years of wonderful films and iconic characters, has lulled audiences into a sense of comfort.
Lenoirauteur
4.5
Captain Marvel is the latest Marvel film to come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Lola Lambchops
3.0
A seismic punch to the MCU.Earth, or as Captain Marvels galactic characters call it, C 53, is a real shithole.
FrewFilm
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Captain Marvel has given us an engaging female character that does not come off as an empty agenda. Larsons magnetic performance paired with an entert ..
Film Bunker
3.0
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Galveston Daily News
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3/5/19By Kt SchaeferIt has taken over 10 years of developing the Marvel Cinematic Universe for Marvel to make a film that is led by a woman character, ..
Next Best Picture
3.5
Im Rain Jokinen and I wrote my first movie review at the age of twelve.
Mulling Movies
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This is Marvels most narratively ambitious movie, cutting through time and memory, and its occasionally a little hard to follow.
KMUW - Wichita Public Radi ..
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The stakes are far too small for what should be a momentous Marvel movie, and Larson doesnt get to kick anywhere near enough shape shifting butt.
The New Daily (Australia)
3.5
Hitting theaters this International Womens Day is Captain Marvel, the twenty first film in Marvels Cinematic Universe.
Complex
1.5
The film stands only as one more step to Endgame and nothing more
3.5
Its a middle tier Marvel movie. And yet I liked it a lot more than that label implies. Brie Larson, Ben Mendelsohn, and Samuel L. Jackson are so much ..
Isolated Nation
3.0
Captain Marvel is an affording satisfaction and made a rich starter.
View 7 Media
2.5
You would think that after 21 feature films Marvel would have perfected the superhero origin story formula but to Brie Larson s detriment this time th ..
Próxima Tanda
3.5
Its a fine and fun movie that manages to create a streamlined origin that honors the comic roots along with a mostly satisfying narrative arc.
3.0
A solid superhero adventure, Captain Marvel simply does the minimum to be passable.
CinemaDebate
4.0
The latest instalment in Disneys ever growing Marvel Cinematic Universe is a ballsy, smart and genuinely thrilling origin story which stars Brie Larso ..
The Jewish Chronicle
2.0
Vers (Brie Larson), the title character in Anna Bodens and Ryan Flecks Captain Marvel, superficially possess many traits common to her male counterpar ..
Critically Ac Claimed
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It also doesnt help that the first act is muddled and uninspired the Kree/Skrull war just isnt that interesting, and a frustratingly dark filter over ..
Strange Harbors
4.5
Filled with an empowering message and sharp elbowed clapbacks at the toxic male naysayers of the Marvel fanboy universe, Captain Marvel is just what t ..
Phawker
3.0
Captain Marvel, the MCUs first female led movie in 21 outings is long overdue.
In The Seats
2.0
Its a film that aims to show off its girl power, and does so with mixed results.
Sover
5.0
Has there been a superhero that fans insist has more to prove than Captain Marvel
Citizen Damepod
3.5
Its far from being the best MCU film, but it does a decent job on introducing on of the most powerful characters of that universe.
Seventh Art Studio
3.5
A blast from the past, literally. For the most powerful super hero in the Marvel universe, Im not quite sure this movie lives up to the hype...yet. Gi ..
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Brie Larson takes the title role in Marvel Studios first superhero film with a female lead.
Hero Collector
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This nonlinear narrative adds interest beyond your typical origin story, but its quickly overwhelmed by the same shtick thats in all these movies unco ..
The Improper Bostonian
3.0
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4.5
Just in time for Womens History Month, and International Womens Day, Captain Marvel blasts its way into theaters around the globe.
People's World
3.0
I wanted to LOVE Captain Marvel. I really did. And there was a lot to enjoy, but after all is said and done, I feel a bit underwhelmed. But I did love ..
Indian Country Today
2.0
CAPTAIN MARVEL is a retro tastic origin story worthy of its namesake.
Cloture Club
3.0
Its been roughly four years (and a rough four years) since I gave a 1 1/2 star review to Avengers: Age of Ultron.
1More Film Blog
3.0
A delightful entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe filled with action packed fight sequences and chases, as well as a reminder to never let anyone ..
4.0
There could not have been a better choice for Captain Marvel than Brie Larson she lights up the screen
Chase Whale
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ENTERTAINMENT Captain Marvel (Walt Disney Company Korea) Hearing all the talk about Captain Marvel prior to its release, I was concerned about one thi ..
Korea Herald
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Writers note: Much like with the all female reboot of Ghostbusters, Captain Marvel has found pushback from the darkest, redest corners of the Internet ..
Prairie Dog Magazine
3.8
Our comic book heroine has to remember her past and you won t easily forget this fun milestone movie.
Art House Film Wire
4.0
Solidly good and very enjoyable. But the film has flickers of greatness, most of which are when the film takes on the form of buddy comedy with Larson ..
cultbox
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A good friend of mine likes to point out every now and then that a good superhero movie is defined best on the strength of the villain how villainous, ..
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Captain Marvel, in my opinion, is an ordinary film at best, and a forgettable film at worst, or for the sake of being technically accurate, its balanc ..
Film Gamed
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Captain Marvel, one of the most anticipated movies of the year, bridges last years Avengers: Infinity War with the ending of the Avengers founding mem ..
The MovieMaven
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And it does.Brie Larson is Carol Danvers is strong, resilient, and steady.
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3 stars, rated PG 13 (123 minutes) Unlike most of its superheroes, Marvel works within well established systems to accomplish its goals in this case, ..
The Know Denver Post
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Women cannot and will not be stopped!.Thats basically my takeaway from Marvels latest film and first foray with a woman at the helm, Captain Marvel.
Nerds Of Prey Podcast
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They need fresh faces to keep extending the narrative thread and they need to be constantly making decisions about which character gets elevated to le ..
3.0
Sure it has all the entertainment value and cool soundtrack cues youve come to expect from a Marvel movie, but to personify in Jude Laws character Yon ..
3.5
Captain Marvel is a 2019 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character Carol Danvers.
Indie Mac User
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By Douglas Davidson March 8, 2018 First teased during the post credits sequence of Avengers: Infinity War, the 21st Marvel Cinematic Universe entry, C ..
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3/6/2019 4 Comments By Kaely Monahan Photo: Walt Disney Pictures Eleven years after Robert Downey Jr. first strutted on the silver screen as Iron Man, ..
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By Steve Crum Dont you love it in 1941s great black and white Republic Pictures serial, The Adventures of Captain Marvel, when young Billy Batson says ..
Crum on Showbiz
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Words: Joe Passmore Despite great female heroes like Black Widow, Gamora, Scarlet Witch and Okoye, its hard to believe that it has taken 20 entries in ..
Attitude
4.5
O ver the past 11 years, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has given audiences many strong female characters.
The Reel Roundup
3.8
Oh yeah, I was excited when I knew they were about to bring Captain Marvel to the big screen.
2.5
There have been 21 movies that take place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since 2008, and Ive seen approximately 5.7 of them.
Doghates Film
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click to enlarge MIND THE GAP, CAP Real heroes take the train in Captain Marvel.
Bohe Mian
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Captain Marvel is an exploration of complex female strength, and while she is different from Thor or Captain America or Iron Man, she is a superhero a ..
Cosmopolitan (Philippines) ..
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A plucky and pleasing, if predictable, excursion that burns brightly, if briefly.
Herald Courier
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Watching them as standalones, though, doesnt feel like a waste of time on the part of the audience or the production.
Elements Of Madness
4.5
I want to stray here, from the same format of the usual summation of the film to dig deeper into its treasure trove of meaning and representation.
QBP Reviews
2.5
This is one of those reviews that will receive a certain level of backlash regardless of the position taken.
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The brain trust behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe has finally gotten around to producing a movie with a female character as the star.
3.0
Theres a significant amount of time dedicated to an entire alien race, and for a cinematic universe that first introduced space seven years ago, its r ..
3.0
Marvels first female led superhero flick plays it disappointingly safe.
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