Good Fun and Good Message

Rating: 8/10 (22 July 2019)

Like all Marvel movies, "Captain Marvel" does not short-hand on the fun nature that is natural to superhero films. All of the action scenes and special affects are done very well, and the mix with practical affects keeps them grounded.
The story of the main protagonist is entertaining, though confusing at times and could have used a bit of polishing. Brie Larson's performance is perfectly fine given the character's history within the established universe. The performances from the supporting cast of Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Menedelsohn, Lashana Lynch, Jude Law, and the rest are all great and believable. The de-aging done on Jackson and Clark Gregg is pretty much seamless.
The core messages of the films were well done. The first being about the use of war, and reflecting on how we often dehumanize those we view as threats during it. The secondary message, and more obvious, is the one of getting back up no matter how many times you fall in life, no matter your background. The messages were sentimental, but tastefully done and not at all out of step for a Marvel film.