The Marvels

"A skittery sequel loaded down with MCU baggage."

"Poised between goofy and godawful."

"It’s almost as if the suits at Marvel Studios know it doesn’t matter if their movies are any good."

"A new low."

"The lightest, fizziest Marvel movie in years."

"Marvellous."

"The most fun the MCU has been in years."

"A pathetic excuse for a superhero movie."

"A mixed bag."

"Sloppy and incomprehensible."

"(A) bubblegum sort-of sequel."

"A solid contender for the worst Marvel film yet."

"(An) agreeable weirdo of a movie."

"The worst film yet in the Marvel Cinematic Universe."

"Unexpectedly endearing."

"The first all-out Marvel chick flick, if the term can be used without offence."

"Strap in for the ride to abject misery that is The Marvels."

"Spectacularly forgettable."

"A welcome surprise."

"Gradually sinks under the weight of convention, formula, and routine."

"Bland."

"The superhero is as bored as we are, but the Marvel machine grinds on."

"Goofy and bold."

"A bonus Ms. Marvel episode with a few notable guest stars, some ill-timed metaphors, and a lot of corporate dead air."

"Action, heart, and a stellar cast."