Packed with action, humor, and visual thrills, Captain Marvel introduces the MCU's latest hero with an origin story that makes effective use of the franchise's signature formu

Rating: 8/10 (4 April 2019)

Packed with action, humor, and visual thrills, Captain Marvel introduces the MCU's latest hero with an origin story that makes effective use of the franchise's signature formula. It rises to the occasion with strong performances and with its directors' willingness to slow down and take their story seriously, balancing humor, action, and exposition in a carefully calibrated package. Watching Danvers' story play out, complete with boggling plot twists and a scene-stealing friendly feline, is hugely entertaining.
Captain Marvel, the first Marvel adaptation both to star a woman and to be co-directed by a woman. What a great choice this turned out to be . A satisfying standalone launch for Marvel's latest superhero combines sci-fi action with '90s nostalgia. Overcoming minor stumbles, it ultimately soars.