On par with first Ant-Man, first Captain America, and Dr. Strange.

Rating: 8/10 (9 March 2019)

This film doesn't deserve as much backlash as it's getting from online reviewers....however I can understand the negativity slightly. It did feel like Disney was trying really hard to develop a strong female character using a basic story formula with a slight narrative twist . They had a target audience they were trying to reach and bring into the customer fold to increase revenue for their very well structured MCU and also appear progressive at the same time.
Where Gal Gadot succeeded as being a likable heroine with Wonder Woman you cared about and pulled for, Brie Larsons protrayal falls slightly below Gadots unfortunately. Larsons personality resonates and connected with the audience in some scenes, but in others felt very wooden. The producers of Captain Marvel had clear goals they were probably aiming to make with this film to fit into the great whole of the MCU.
With all of that said this is still a very entertaining movie and worth seeing with a plot that keeps you wanting to see the next scene and the first tent pole film of 2019 . The interaction between Fury and Carol helps this film significantly and of course the set pieces were very solid.
Don't go in expecting a Wonder Woman type film. Set your expectations to what you thought before Ant-Man and Captain America the First Avenger. In no way is this a Fantastic Four or Green Lantern or Iron Man 3 story bad or polarizing as The Last Jedi but the film is a middle of the road MCU film that is worth seeing that falls in with Age of Ultron and Dr. Strange. For sure check it out atleast once.