A Pretty Decent Start

Rating: 6/10 (7 March 2019)

I want to start by saying the movie isn't perfect, but has many pros to go along the cons.
The acting was one of the strongest points of the film. Brie Larson brings her own special essence to title character, and you can definitely see her character develop as her memories begin returning and the plot unravels. Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn, and Lashana Lynch all added to the cast power with their competent acting abilities. And of course Samuel L. Jackson is always a pleasure to see on screen as Nick Fury.
The plot itself is not one of the strongest plots that the MCU has come up with, but it is by no means unwatchable. It is fairly predictable once it gets to a certain point. In addition to a rather lackluster plot there are no moments that truly bring out a wide array of emotions from the audience. I'm sure it might be different for those who are able to identify with the star Heroine. The music in the film, while decent songs, didn't necessarily fit into the overall story. Unlike the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, the music in this film was not utilized to its full potential.
One of the last things to talk about is the directing, which was hit and miss. The directors of Captain Marvel, Anna Bolden and Ryan Fleck, are typically directors of the independent style of film and that can definitely be seen in this film. There are a few scenes where you can really get that indie feeling, and it creates a cool new dynamic that isn't typically seen in big blockbuster movies. However, the downside to the indie directors is that it is clear they don't fully know how to take action scenes to their full potential, and because of this most of the fight/action scenes tend to be a tad lackluster.