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Captain Marvel
2019 124 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.9
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
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Description
The story follows Carol Danvers as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes when Earth is caught in the middle of a galactic war between two alien races. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel is an all-new adventure from a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Budget:
$152M
US Gross:
$426.83M
Worldwide:
$1.13B
Starring
Brie Larson
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Samuel L. Jackson
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Ben Mendelsohn
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Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Best Fight
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Director
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Best Hero
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2019
— Best Musical Moment
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Actress
Saturn Awards 2019
— Best Comic Book Adaptation
Key opinion
Captain Marvel is a divisive entry in the MCU that balances successful nostalgic charm and strong supporting performances against criticisms of a formulaic plot and an emotionally distant lead. While some viewers appreciate its unconventional origin structure and lighthearted tone, others find the film to be an uninspired filler entry that lacks the depth of the wider franchise.
| Acting | Samuel L. Jackson’s de-aged Nick Fury provides the film's most engaging and charismatic performance, successfully anchoring the middle act. | |
| Production | The 1990s setting is utilized effectively through precise musical cues and cultural references that provide a nostalgic atmosphere. | |
| Acting | Ben Mendelsohn’s portrayal of Talos is a standout, delivering a nuanced performance that transcends the heavy prosthetic makeup. | |
| Acting | Opinions on Brie Larson’s performance are split: supporters see a disciplined, stoic warrior fitting an amnesiac soldier, while critics perceive a lack of emotional range and screen presence. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is a point of contention; some find the unconventional origin structure refreshing, while others describe the film as an uneven, formulaic experience that prioritizes exposition over character development. | |
| Emotion | The film’s tone divides viewers, with some praising the balance of humor and grounded stakes, while others find the reliance on comedy and lighthearted elements diminishes the emotional weight of the story. |