One of the better MCU films

Rating: 9/10 (24 April 2019)

I think Captain Marvel is on the level of Thor: Ragnarök with how fun and refreshing it was. Even though a significant amount of time was spent in alien environments, the movie didn't feel overwhelming and stayed focused on its characters. The plot is simple, with a nice twist, and in the end contains a good message. I can't truly understand how that is something people would dislike.
Nevertheless, it's a great film, and a lot of it has to do with it being a prequel of sorts. That way it isn't constrained by the two dozen movies that came before it, and it works well as a standalone superhero movie.