TAGGED AS: Marvel, Superheroes
With its 21st installment, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally has its first movie centered around a solo female superhero. And it delivers spectacularly, according to critics who saw Captain Marvel last night. While full reviews are still embargoed, social media reactions on Twitter following the screening highlight Brie Larson’s performance in the title role, the movie’s ‘90s nostalgia, Ben Mendelsohn’s villain, and, most notably, a scene-stealing cat.
Here’s what the critics are saying about Captain Marvel:
Captain Marvel is pure joy
– Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly
Captain Marvel is a blast!
– Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend
Captain Marvel is a lot of fun!…Thumbs up!
– Jim Vejvoda, IGN
Second viewing can’t come soon enough.
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider
Captain Marvel is a mixed bag.
– Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
It feels completely unlike any other Marvel film. A unique and fresh take on an origin story that feels new. This is one of my favorite Marvel movies of all time.
– Scott Menzel, We Live Entertainment
MCU’s most multilayered villain story.
– Peter Sciretta, Slashfilm
The MCU feels more complete now that Carol is in it.
– Kayti Burt, Den of Geek
The future of the MCU gets even brighter adding Captain Marvel to the mix.
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider
(Photo by Marvel Studios)
It’s super empowering. It made me feel proud to be a woman.
– Yolanda Machado, The Wrap
Carol’s hero moment was very cathartic/true to the female experience.
– Kayti Burt, Den of Geek
I cannot wait for the generation of little girls who will grow up with Carol Danvers as a hero.
– Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly
Marvel does a prequel right, not over-explaining too much but giving us unexpected answers in interesting ways.
– Peter Sciretta, Slashfilm
Has some cool surprises that I definitely didn’t see coming, and the mystery/origin it weaves is engaging and fun.
– Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend
Some nice surprises and clever decisions throughout. Cool sci-fi elements. And funny!
– Jim Vejvoda, IGN
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Brie Larson literally shines in the role.
– Steve Weintraub, Collider
Brie Larson is awesome and makes a fantastic first step into the MCU.
– Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend
Really fell for Brie Larson’s sass, strength and energy in the role.
– Perri Nemiroff, Collider
Ben Mendelsohn is the surprise MVP.
– Drew Taylor, Moviefone
Mendelsohn steals the [movie].
– Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
I can’t get over how great Ben Mendelsohn is. I was worried he was just going to be one of those Marvel villains with alien makeup, but that’s not the case at all. This movie doesn’t work without him.
– Mike Ryan, Uproxx
Ben Mendelsohn and the cat both steal the show.
– Peter Sciretta, Slashfilm
Goose is a brilliant scene-stealer.
– Eric Eisenberg, CinemaBlend
Goose the cat is definitely a scene-stealer but one that has a purpose.
– Scott Menzel, We Live Entertainment
I would die for Goose the cat.
– Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly
My kingdom for a Nick Fury and Goose buddy comedy.
– Angie Han, Mashable
I am pitching a spin-off series (they are going to sell so much Goose merch…to me).
– Roth Cornet, Screen Junkies
(Photo by Marvel Studios)
VFX of full Marvel powers much better than trailers.
– Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
Realized something half way through Captain Marvel: the de-aging technology being used has become so seamless that I forgot it was being used. We are on the precipice of something both exciting and scary.
– Steve Weintraub, Collider
Just enough ‘90s nostalgia without overdoing it.
– Jim Vejvoda, IGN
Several truly magnificent music moments for this 90s kid.
– Kayti Burt, Den of Geek
As a ‘90s teen, the soundtrack….oh, the soundtrack.
– Yolanda Machado, The Wrap
Finally, the MCU and a Nirvana song come together (as Kurt Cobain wanted).
– Mike Ryan, Uproxx
A fun 90s soundtrack, but sometimes the song choices feel too obvious.
– Peter Sciretta, Slashfilm
It’s a little wobbly at times but only because it’s so ambitious.
– Drew Taylor, Moviefone
First half is slow and uninspired. Second half much better. Feels like directors could not escape Marvel formula.
– Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
So ready for Avengers: Endgame.
– Steve Weintraub, Collider
Thanos is f**ked.
– Angie Han, Mashable
Captain Marvel opens everywhere on March 8.
