An Uneven Mess

Rating: 4/10 (8 March 2019)

Uneven really is the best word I can think of to describe Captain Marvel. The film suffers from an uneven story,uneven special effects and uneven sense of direction.
Being a prequel to the other Marvel films like Infinity War it does suffer from narrative shortcomings therefore removing any stakes in the films plot. I cannot fear for the safety of certain characters since I know they have to play a part in future movies events. The film also feels the need to continually force in story revelations that connect to future films and this is often received with either confusion as to why they included it or anger when they choose to reveal the often disappointing way that certain things in the MCU came to be.
While the feminist message of the film comes from a good place and I am in no means refuting the point the films tries to make about the roles of women, the way in which the message is conveyed can ruin your enjoyment of the film. Films like Wonder Women didn't beat you over the head with the idea that women can be strong and capable and so the message is better recieved generally by audiences. The message of Captain Marvel feels forced and cringy at certain points. The film aimlessly treads the line between subtly and obviousness and this can be too jarring.