The First Avenger ;-)

Rating: 7/10 (9 March 2019)

It had been a while since the last MARVEL movie released (compared to how frequently they come out these days). Captain MARVEL comes right before the most anticipated Avengers: Endgame serving all the right build up with a mix of nostalgia. With a new feminine wave blowing across Hollywood, MARVEL has released the movie right on International Women's day to make sure they check all the boxes.
The movie set in intergalactic environment has a Guardians of the Galaxy vibe to it. The story is linked with many previous MARVEL universe movies and characters. The movie would be tough to understand for someone who wouldn't have watched Guardians, Thor and Avengers. The trailer might mislead you to think what the movie might be about. As expected the movies is dominated by female characters. The movie doesn't have the outrageous humour of most other MARVEL movies but there are some light hearted moments, especially involving Agent Fury.
The action sequences doesn't seem very special for a regular superhero movie fan. The editing and the narration however is top notch.
Brie Larson steps into the big game with her role as Captain MARVEL. She does fit into that suit both literally and metaphorically. Samuel L Jackson as Agent Fury or should we say agent Nicholas Joseph Fury plays a very important role and the fans get to see a different Fury from what they have seen so far. Clark Gregg's hardly speaking Agent Coulson is still very likeable as it has always been. Annette Benning and Lashana Lynch are apt while I feel Jude Law could have been used better.
Captain MARVEL may have hit the screen quite too close to the Avengers Endgame, but it's a fun watch and more importantly watch out for many many Easter eggs especially if you are a fan. The mid credit scene is jawdropping.
Ps: Do not miss the MARVEL opening credits scene which is an excellent tribute to Stan Lee.