Captain Marvel
Oscar winner Brie Larson is Captain Marvel in Marvel's first female-fronted superhero movie, directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck (Mississippi Grind). Samuel L. Jackson co-stars as 90s-era Nick Fury, along with Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Annette Bening, Clark Gregg and Jude Law.
Set in the 1990s in a previously unseen period in the history of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the film follows Carol Danvers (Larson) as she becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. While a galactic war between two alien races reaches Earth, Danvers finds herself and a small group of allies at the centre of the maelstrom.
- Director:
- Anna BodenRyan Fleck ('It's Kind of a Funny Story', 'Sugar', 'Mississippi Grind')
- Writer:
- Anna BodenRyan FleckGeneva Robertson-Dworet
- Cast:
- Brie LarsonSamuel L. JacksonBen MendelsohnDjimon HounsouLee PaceLashana LynchGemma ChanRune TemteAlgenis Perez SotoMckenna GraceAnnette BeningClark GreggJude Law
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressThey have brought off something exciting, embracing the Marvel house style and, within that, crafting a tale with enough tricks and moods and sleight-of-hand layers to keep us honestly absorbed.
Total Film
pressA satisfying standalone launch for Marvel’s latest superhero combines sci-fi action with ’90s nostalgia. Overcoming minor stumbles, it ultimately soars.
Time Out
pressBrie Larson isn't given enough to do in a Marvel movie that marinates in '90s nostalgia but doesn't quite rise to the occasion of its own significance.
The Telegraph
pressThis is the first in a while that I’ve found myself immediately hungry to revisit.
Stuff
pressWith the inevitable bombast and posturing of Avengers: Endgame to come, this is a great way to remember just how much fun a comic-book movie could and should still be.
New Zealand Herald
pressNicely balancing the Earth-bound elements with epic cosmic action, Captain Marvel is yet another winner from the house of M.
Empire Magazine
pressAs a Nick Fury buddy comedy, it’s fun. As a feminist fable it’s essential. This takes a while to really get going, but when Carol Danvers takes off she is unstoppable.
Captain Marvel gained immense pressure to excel well as its first female lead in a MCU film. The character was strong and determined but lacked a bit in terms of personality, although was contrasted with the humour given by Samuel L. Jackson's 'Nick Fury'. It's a solid start for an origin story with some awesome action sequences and light hearted moments...
You will Marvel at it's heartfelt characters, feel-good tale and (most of its) visuals and action sequences...as soon as she fires up.
But a solid origin story, with charm and heart. Action directing was average, and would have loved a bit more of a "Top Gun" vibe in the aerial action. But enjoyable, and I'm sure very inspiring for younger viewers.
This film had some surprisingly great comedic moments, and Larson & Jackson's chemistry was lovely to watch. I think any marvel fan will enjoy this but especially females that finally get to see a film centered around a female character . Also some really great 90's throwbacks/references.
A good, not great, entry into the Marvel Universe. Some decent comedic moments lift what is otherwise a pretty generic origin story. Film-goers will be rewarded with a neat Endgame tie-in. Let's just hope Brie Larson's Captain Marvel can establish herself as something more unique in coming entries.
Variety
pressThey have brought off something exciting, embracing the Marvel house style and, within that, crafting a tale with enough tricks and moods and sleight-of-hand layers to keep us honestly absorbed.
Total Film
pressA satisfying standalone launch for Marvel’s latest superhero combines sci-fi action with ’90s nostalgia. Overcoming minor stumbles, it ultimately soars.
Time Out
pressBrie Larson isn't given enough to do in a Marvel movie that marinates in '90s nostalgia but doesn't quite rise to the occasion of its own significance.
The Telegraph
pressThis is the first in a while that I’ve found myself immediately hungry to revisit.
Stuff
pressWith the inevitable bombast and posturing of Avengers: Endgame to come, this is a great way to remember just how much fun a comic-book movie could and should still be.
New Zealand Herald
pressNicely balancing the Earth-bound elements with epic cosmic action, Captain Marvel is yet another winner from the house of M.
Empire Magazine
pressAs a Nick Fury buddy comedy, it’s fun. As a feminist fable it’s essential. This takes a while to really get going, but when Carol Danvers takes off she is unstoppable.
Captain Marvel gained immense pressure to excel well as its first female lead in a MCU film. The character was strong and determined but lacked a bit in terms of personality, although was contrasted with the humour given by Samuel L. Jackson's 'Nick Fury'. It's a solid start for an origin story with some awesome action sequences and light hearted moments...
You will Marvel at it's heartfelt characters, feel-good tale and (most of its) visuals and action sequences...as soon as she fires up.
But a solid origin story, with charm and heart. Action directing was average, and would have loved a bit more of a "Top Gun" vibe in the aerial action. But enjoyable, and I'm sure very inspiring for younger viewers.
This film had some surprisingly great comedic moments, and Larson & Jackson's chemistry was lovely to watch. I think any marvel fan will enjoy this but especially females that finally get to see a film centered around a female character . Also some really great 90's throwbacks/references.
A good, not great, entry into the Marvel Universe. Some decent comedic moments lift what is otherwise a pretty generic origin story. Film-goers will be rewarded with a neat Endgame tie-in. Let's just hope Brie Larson's Captain Marvel can establish herself as something more unique in coming entries.
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