Wonderful!

Rating: 10/10 (8 March 2019)

I WILL SAY HERE, I don't think this is going to be the kind of film everyone enjoys, not because it isn't well done, but because it could well be a flavour of well done you might not enjoy. It's essentially a pinhole focus on a very small part of a GALACTIC WAR, and some people are definitely going to want it to be bigger, although as I say, this approach doesn't make it any less of a FANTASTIC movie. Also do not go in expecting super diligent comic accuracy (I would say The Big One is probably for the sake a twist and also jiving with certain recent character intros/making characters who are being introduced more instantly sympathetic) or the last 40 minutes to be an extended, no holds barred brawl. This is not that movie. DO expect Carol's powers to be showcased beautifully. I think that if it's your thing, IT IS GOING TO BE YOUR THING. Big time. It will also probably resonate a lot more with girls.
A lot of people will probably want more of an arc for Carol, but Brie Larson's understated Buffiness and the massive amount of plot surrounding her more than makes up for that in my opinion.
Supporting cast is uniformly wonderful - I hadn't known Ben Mendelson was in it and was delighted to see him get to be funny. Sam Jackson plays a very different Nick Fury, but one who definitely fits with what we've seen.
Also, ONE BIG SUPER EXCITING CHARACTER TEASE that'll hopefully pay off in Endgame.