Originally Posted by DaFace:
Don't get me wrong - it's worth seeing. There are some fun loose ends in the MCU that get tied up a bit. I just don't think her story is all that compelling (and I'm really trying hard not to get stuck in the "because she's a girl" mentality).
My biggest issue is a bit of a spoiler - more about the character than the movie itself, but read at your own risk:
Spoiler!
One of the cool things about the MCU is that most of the "superpowers" are closely tied to the person's character (and I mean that as in the stuff that makes them tick). Cap is a hugely selfless dude who is able to help others through the powers he gains. Tony is a giant asshole who likes fun toys but eventually learns that he needs to use them for good. Banner is a scientist whose work eventually leads him to become what he is. Black Panther is a product of a super-advanced society. Spider Man is just a kid who wants to help people and gets toys from Tony to help him do it.
But Captain Marvel? She's...a very capable woman who happened to be in the right place at the right time...I guess? Her powers are some of the most nonsensical in the MCU. An engine blows up, so now she can fly, breathe in space, and is essentially invincible? It just seems...too easy. I know that's weird to say in a world in which superpowers are naturally silly, but it's the main thing that is sticking with me.
Most of the other Avengers you can say, "I really like them because they made some really tough decisions that led to who they are." There's a little bit of that in Captain Marvel, but when she's essentially invincible, any benevolent actions come across as being a bit...hollow.
Definitely seeing it. Just wanted to see what I felt would be an honest opinion without the other stuff weighing in. [Reply]
Originally Posted by DaFace:
Just got back. I generally enjoyed it, but it's far from my favorite. Overall, I just thought it felt very muted overall. It wasn't THAT much of a 90s movie. The cat wasn't THAT funny. It was pro-girl, but not THAT much. Larson acted it well, but pretty safely. So...whatever. It wasn't dumb. I'm not champing at the bit to see Captain Marvel 2, though.
That's being awfully generous.
The more I think about the movie the more I realize I hated it.
Probably 2nd worst MCU movie other than Dark World [Reply]
Originally Posted by Sorry:
It was an origin movie so don't expect an advance complex plot. In terms of pace, action, humor, acting, cinematography, plot, filler, and believability they are all in the 90% range. I think it's a top 3-5 marvel movie (prob closer to five than one). You can feel the weight if how powerful marvel could be, now we will see how she acts with everyone on screen. I had low expectations going in due to the trolls and stupid preconceived notions but I was thoroughly proven wrong. Go see this movie!
Which is sad really...this movie was given every opportunity to succeed. MCU released it during a major cliffhanger film, gave it SB commercials, the whole 9yrds.
Larsons politics aside, it was a poorly done movie with horrible dialogue, acting and fucky plot. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Bowser:
Also, I'm kind of looking forward to seeing a young Fury and Coulson working together and seeing how SHIELD grows in its early days.
Any theories about who or what the actor that plays Coulson will be playing in the upcoming season of Agents of Shield this summer? [Reply]
Which is sad really...this movie was given every opportunity to succeed. MCU released it during a major cliffhanger film, gave it SB commercials, the whole 9yrds.
Larsons politics aside, it was a poorly done movie with horrible dialogue, acting and ****y plot.
Different strokes. It's easily more enjoyable than a lot of origin films they did.
Nothing about it was horrible lol gross exaggeration to anyone reading this and looking at the pulse of the film if they should see it or not. It's comparable to antman I suppose [Reply]
RT is deleting the obvious 1/2 star troll negative reviews but not the blatantly bs troll 5 star positive reviews. Farewell RT you have no credibility at all left. [Reply]
It's a fine, marvel cookie cutter origin story. On a similar level as Cap 1, Thor, Hulk 1, etc. I'd put it a couple of notches above Thor 2 and Iron Man 3 (I don't care to see either of those ever again).
It's not worth being called revolutionary, or marvel's worst film ever made (I've seen both extremes all over the place online). [Reply]
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I was disappointed that Captain Marvel didn't perform a full-frontal striptease at a bar on the Kree planet. I was also a bit upset that she didn't engage in super-sex with a Skrull. This could have eventually led to the birth of the wackiest damn supervillain ever and provide her character the "conflicted mother" arc.
Originally Posted by FAX:
It's just a freaking movie, guys ...
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I was disappointed that Captain Marvel didn't perform a full-frontal striptease at a bar on the Kree planet. I was also a bit upset that she didn't engage in super-sex with a Skrull. This could have eventually led to the birth of the wackiest damn supervillain ever and provide her character the "conflicted mother" arc.
FAX
You sexist pig you. How dare you want to see Captain Marvels woman bits. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Chiefspants:
It's a fine, marvel cookie cutter origin story. On a similar level as Cap 1, Thor, Hulk 1, etc. I'd put it a couple of notches above Thor 2 and Iron Man 3 (I don't care to see either of those ever again).
It's not worth being called revolutionary, or marvel's worst film ever made (I've seen both extremes all over the place online).
I think this is a fair assessment.
Marvel may also be a victim of their own success, as well. It happens. As Marvel movies have improved and become more and more profitable, people's expectations rise.
It might well be that The Avengers arc is a one-of-a-kind, non-repeatable deal. Kinda like the Rise Of Mahomes.
How are they going to replace the sheer, on-screen, charismatic power of their previous leads, for example? That, in itself, is going to be difficult ... if not impossible.
Originally Posted by Sorry:
Different strokes. It's easily more enjoyable than a lot of origin films they did.
Nothing about it was horrible lol gross exaggeration to anyone reading this and looking at the pulse of the film if they should see it or not. It's comparable to antman I suppose
Both AntMan movies were 100x more entertaining than this was. There was nothing unique about this film, and it was poorly put together. Story was all over the place.
This movie was not better than any of the other origins, Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Black Panther, Strange, Antman, Guardians and even the first Thor were all much better. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Sorry:
A lot of this screams fragility that theres more going on the screen than what your familiar with. In your world, there would be no cultural breakthroughs of having a strong woman role or an all black cast or a mix of sexuality and race etc. You'd probably complain about if they changed Superman to Asian even tho Superman is an alien and could literally be anything. The world is changing. "Sjw" because they want to expand their audience and people who can relate to a movie is not a bad thing. This movie was actually really well written and acted. This is coming from someone who admittedly had to fight the classic "she's a girl - they're trying to hard to be just like a man -trope".
Stop being angry lol
+ There's a reason the main core audience is white and why there is a changing of the guard. Connect the dots chief.
1986 just called. It says you're a fucking retard. [Reply]
