Ignore the negativity

Rating: 9/10 (9 March 2019)

A lot of reviews are from people angry about a female lead under the guise of attacking pacing, cinematography, or Brie Larsen's acting. Ignore them.
As the first female-led MCU film to date, Captain Marvel sets a high standard for female leads and origin stories alike.
Without giving any spoilers, Captain Marvel acquires and learns about her powers at a rate consistent with the tone of the film and the overall feel of the MCU as a whole. Brie Larsen and Samuel L. Jackson both deliver consistently wonderful performances that express their characters, and the supporting Kree, Skrull, and Humans of the film are similarly well acted. The music generally suits to the vibe of the action onscreen, and reinforces the '90s throwback' setting.
Some reviews claim there is an 'in your face feminist agenda' - there isn't. It's a film about a female superhero learning her place in the world, learning to overcome struggles both personal and from things larger than herself, and a few moments that mirror the everyday experiences of modern women. It's empowering, not 'preachy'.

All in all, Captain Marvel is a great film and definitely a worthy collection in the MCU. It may not quite be my #1, but it's easily top 5.