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The Academy Award Winning Marvel Cinematic Universe
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So, I just came back from watching the movie. And thinking about it on the ride back, I think I found what my issue is with this movie: the writing.
There are moments in "Captain Marvel" that just feel off: two, in particular, where the it doesn't make sense how one character has done something even though they're behind in the movie's "time", and the big emotional scene before the space stuff starts. I think what really makes these scenes feel off is that they're not being properly integrated into the film. I shouldn't find your big emotional scene weirdly comical because I haven't seen enough to merit the emotion coming off the words or the gravitas needed hasn't been earned in the scenes prior. Say what you want about Markus and McFeely, but they've developed a real sense for what works in the Marvel formula: their humor hits, the dramatic moments feel right, and nothing feels out of place.
With Captain Marvel, there are definitely moments that feel out of place or that don't fit with the structure of the movie. However, with all that being said, it definitely doesn't merit a 1.5 or 2 out of 5 as some reviewers were giving it. It is a competent movie made by competent directors, but the issues with the writing and some odd choices when it came to directing make it one of the weaker films in the MCU by far.
There are moments in "Captain Marvel" that just feel off: two, in particular, where the it doesn't make sense how one character has done something even though they're behind in the movie's "time", and the big emotional scene before the space stuff starts. I think what really makes these scenes feel off is that they're not being properly integrated into the film. I shouldn't find your big emotional scene weirdly comical because I haven't seen enough to merit the emotion coming off the words or the gravitas needed hasn't been earned in the scenes prior. Say what you want about Markus and McFeely, but they've developed a real sense for what works in the Marvel formula: their humor hits, the dramatic moments feel right, and nothing feels out of place.
With Captain Marvel, there are definitely moments that feel out of place or that don't fit with the structure of the movie. However, with all that being said, it definitely doesn't merit a 1.5 or 2 out of 5 as some reviewers were giving it. It is a competent movie made by competent directors, but the issues with the writing and some odd choices when it came to directing make it one of the weaker films in the MCU by far.
It's pretty easy to guess based on the people who are pushing them to review bomb it.
I haven't watched but my guesses are:
Being important to endgame?
Being a good movie with a woman in the leading role?
Showing how OP Carol Danvers can be?
CM was better than I expected, but average nontheless.
The Marvel Studios fanfare made me shed a tear.
Some retcons here and there.
Goose is the best.
The Marvel Studios fanfare made me shed a tear.
Some retcons here and there.
Goose is the best.
What retcons are we talking about? I may think of one minor one, but if you will we can use the spoiler thread. I don't doubt you. I'm just curious.
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It was really nice surprise. The "Thank You, Stan" right after got a pretty big response at my showing - lots of cheers and clapping. Between that and his Cameo, I thought Marvel did a really nice job of paying tribute to Stan during this movie.
So, my highlights from Captain Marvel:
The biggest complement I can give this movie is it flew by and didn't at all seem like 2 hours. It actually reminded me a lot of Captain America: TFA in that it's somewhat a period piece (except it's 90s instead of WWII) and I could've watched those characters all day long (just like in TFA). It's not surprising that I feel this way because TFA is in the upper-tier of the MCU, for me.
- The opening mission. I know a lot of reviews mentioned the movie being slow in the first 30 minutes or so but I found the introduction of Starforce and the opening mission to be pretty engaging.
- All the key actors/actresses delivered but I also thought the chemistry from the whole cast was strong as well. They all played really well off each other, especially Carol and Maria. I really bought into their friendship and the emotion within their scenes.
- It's been said a million times but the CG used to de-age Samuel L. Jackson was incredible. That really can't be stated enough - what an accomplishment.
- The mystery was handled well. I don't think the outcome will be a huge surprise to most but I still think it's handled in an interesting manner.
- Goose
- Ben Mendelsohn in every scene he's in.
- Carol once she's fully powered-up (especially the "I'm Just a Girl" fight scene).
- All the 90s nostalgia
- Would've liked more Coulson and Ronin.
- Not that I expected more but was still a bit disappointed in the contribution of Minn-Erva / Gemma Chan. I'm a fan of her from Humans but she wasn't really given much to work with in this movie other than having a cool weapon.
The biggest complement I can give this movie is it flew by and didn't at all seem like 2 hours. It actually reminded me a lot of Captain America: TFA in that it's somewhat a period piece (except it's 90s instead of WWII) and I could've watched those characters all day long (just like in TFA). It's not surprising that I feel this way because TFA is in the upper-tier of the MCU, for me.
Man Brie Larson killed it. I was really nervous about her character in the trailers but she just jumped up high on my favorite avenger list.
First act is space. Second act is Earth. Third act is space. Just like the directors said before the movie released. It's very much a space adventure.
Ok, great thanks! Some of my favorite shots of all of the MCU are when you get those nice cinematic shots of space with all of the beautiful colors and imagery. Always look great on an IMAX screen.
Cause Monica is in the 1990s. She would be in her 30s in the present where Cassie is a child. I assume that's what he is talking about. Marvel could still introduce a young Kate Bishop, Cho and other young heroes in the present though to form the Young Avengers.
I think it's more that Mar-Vell dies in the film, so there's no chance of a modern teenage Hulkling. But, time travel solves all!
Apparently that means nothing around here lately. Im going on a full blackout until I see End Game seeing how chill things have been lately.
Hearing about the marvel studios logo ahead of next week kinda sucks tbh.
just watch the movie. the opening fanfare really special
If you really want to know,
They replaced all footage of the heroes with footage of Stan Lee's cameos. It ends with "Thank you, Stan."
idk. Maybe Endgame... but I thought they ran the "STUD10S" thing in to the ground last year. I think it's more special as a temporary thing.
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