A fun addition to the Marvel catalogue

Rating: 6/10 (16 March 2019)

Captain Marvel ended up being much better than I was expecting. The dialogue could often be quite clunky and there were a few clichéd moments, but overall the plot was very enjoyable and the characters/actors had pretty good chemistry. The soundtrack was great and really added to the atmosphere and tone in certain points. It was also quite creatively shot in places, and the colours were much more vibrant than previous entries in the marvel catalogue.
The production design was probably the highlight. The 90s aesthetic was a fun addition and the reincorporation of technology and designs from films like Guardians of the Galaxy made the universe feel more connected. The concept of shapeshifters and the inherent paranoia that comes with it was well used for the just part. The Skrull leader does start off as pretty laughable, but he becomes a worthwhile addition to the ensemble by the end.
Captain Marvel is a worthwhile addition to the MCU which is both engaging and well-connected to the rest of the universe. There's not much that makes it unique when compared to other Marvel films, but it's still a fun sci-fi adventure with a compelling mystery at its core.