Fun sci-fi

Rating: 7/10 (4 May 2019)

I'm really puzzled by all the bad reviews but to each their own. First off before I saw the movie, I saw the basic preview but nothing else. I don't know anything about Brie Larsen's feminist statements nor do I even care. It actually didn't even occur to me that there was a "feminist message". I'm a guy, I always have been but I recognize that in many ways women have to struggle against the odds. So to me her character was just a strong character overcoming the odds and finding herself. I saw this movie as somewhat of a coming of age story since she is discovering who she is. I'm not sure what people are talking about with the lack of acting. Yeah there's a few cheesy moments but these movies are based on comic books. Some people take them too seriously. The banter especially between Larsen and Jackson was really enjoyable. And a super yay for including a young Coulsen. I love that guy. The movie explores the complexities of war which was interesting. And the action was fresh and engaging. I was never bored actually. Perhaps some people didn't realize the movie took place during the 90's? And the origin story with Nick Fury's eye patch haha so good. Again, it's based on COMIC books people. Some people may have the misconception that comic books are all about super heroes with powers who save people and fight super villains. But they can also be thought provoking science fiction as well that stretches the imagination. Many of the main writers like Peter David for example also write sci-fi novels independently. Anyways I'm glad this movie currently has a 7.1 rating. I hope it stays that way.