Disappointing, but still entertaining

Rating: 5/10 (8 March 2019)

The first thing I will say is the opening Marvel credits are nothing short of brilliant. If I were reviewing the opening sequence and the end credits scene, it would be the easiest 10/10.
I'll be honest and say that i wasn't keen on this movie from Brie Larson's casting, and none of the promotional material changed that, but it was only fair to see it as open-minded as I could.
I'll start by saying that even though I'm still not convinced that Brie Larson is Captain Marvel, she does the best she can with what she is given in this film. Unfortunately, the writers sold her embarrassingly short.
Regardless how poor the writing is throughout, as the character that is meant to lead the next decade of the MCU, there should be a defining moment for her. There's a fleeting moment, that I'll avoid for spoilers, but not near what it could be. "I am Iron Man". "I can do this all day". It's a high ask, but one that has separated the secondary MCU characters and the iconic characters people are afraid of losing.
The final battle, the dynamic between Carol and Fury, and a few brief secondary character moments save this from complete embarrassment. But that can only get you so far.