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Rating: 7/10 (22 April 2019)

Captain Marvel
I enjoyed this movie more than I thought I would.
Don't get me wrong I love the Marvel universe but the trailers for their latest offering didn't wow me.
What won me over was the performance by Brie Larson in the lead role and her comedic chemistry with Sam Jackson's Nick Fury.
Whatever has gone on in the media regarding the actress is not reflected here in this review.
That would be unfair on everyone involved in the making of the film and to the movie itself.
Captain Marvel is by no means the studios best offering but if we do stop and think many of Marvels superhero debut movies haven't been all that stellar.
Iron Man being an exception. Everyone from The Hulk, Thor and Captain America had luke warm introductions.
This movie tells the story of fighter pilot Carol Denvers who after crash landing is discovered by an alien race known as the Kree.
She is trained by them to become a member of their elite Starforce Military.
The film plays as a journey of discovery and a Buddy cop esque style movie.
Denver's slowly uncovers her past whilst Fury tags along for the ride.
The movie doesn't wow in any department but shifts along efficiently making for an enjoyable time.
I contradict myself, if this movie does shine in one area then it has to be the visual effects.
The de-aging work done on Jackson is so seamless after a few moments you don't even realise that he's been made to look twenty five years younger.
The same can be said with Agent Coulson.
As mentioned Larson does a splendid job with the titular character. The fight scenes are handled effectively if a tad unmemorable.
Perhaps then it is Larson's comic delivery and mannerisms that are most entertaining.
Sadly as the universes supposedly most powerful hero she never does anything truly spectacular which begs the question what all the fuss is about?
Maybe this is left for the upcoming End game.
This bringing me on to the movie's greatest flaw.
Whilst it is entertaining it all seems like the appetiser for something better to come.
I wanted to give the movie an 8/10 but I feel that a little too generous. 7/10 is a little mean so 7.5/10 it is then.