A strong introduction for a powerful hero
Warning: This review contains spoilers!
I recently watched Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, and I’m happy to say it’s a solid entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
One of the things I like most about this film is its portrayal of Carol Danvers as a character. She is fierce and determined, fights for what she believes in, and isn’t afraid to stand her ground- marks of a true hero. But she isn’t perfect, either. The film shows that Carol has her flaws and makes mistakes, and she’s able to learn from those mistakes and grow as a person, which is an often overlooked, yet equally important part of being an admirable hero.
I’m also especially fond of Talos, the Skrull character who is the film’s main villain. Or more accurately, the character who was advertised to be the main villain. As it turns out, Carol’s view of the war between the Kree and the Skrulls was twisted by lies told to her by the Kree. In reality, the Skrulls were just refugees looking to escape the tyranny of the violently imperialist Kree. This is a fantastic twist that I never saw coming, as even in the comics the Skrulls have almost always been portrayed as villains. I love this part of the story, though, as it serves as a reminder that things aren’t always as they seem.
On top of this, Talos himself is a very likable character. He’s a lovable father who had many great lines, to the point where he truly stole the show with every line. He may seem intimidating at first, but he really is a good guy just looking to protect his family and his people, yet he remains a complex and interesting character.
The only criticism I might have is that if you go in expecting an action-packed film, the pacing will feel a bit slow in the first half of the film as most of the story focuses on Carol searching for the secrets of her past, but at the same time I found this to be an engaging story line, and it makes the incredible payoff in the third act all the more exciting.
I think this film deserves an 8.5/10. It’s one of the better MCU origin stories that will leave you wanting to see more of Carol Danvers.
Watch the trailer for Captain Marvel:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LHxvxdRnYc
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