Decent entry into the Marvel Universe

Rating: 7/10 (11 March 2019)

I took my fiancé to Captain Marvel yesterday at AMC Riverpark Square. I was bummed there wasn't an IMAX 3D version, as I had to pick between Dolby Cinema, IMAX, or 3D. We went with the IMAX showing, mainly cause the other versions were mostly sold out.
Overall, I thought it was a decent entry into the Marvel Universe. Despite all the pre-release hubbub, I found it wasn't that bad. Since it's set in the 90's before all the other Marvel films, they were able to build an origin story without worrying much of the pre-built universe. You're introduced to a new alien race called the Skrull and also get a better look at the Kree in this film (previously seen in Guardians of the Galaxy). The storyline was somewhat predictable and I wish they spent more time showing some of Ronan the Accuser in earlier years. If you're going to bring a bad-ass villain back, he should play a bigger role, rather than 5mins of screen time to fill in story plot.
I think Brie Larson as Captain Marvel will be a good addition to the Avengers in Endgame and interested in seeing how they build her character in Phase 4 of the Marvel Universe. Also, the film gives some backstory to characters like Nick Fury and Agent Coulson which was cool. The special effects are on par with what you'd expect with any Marvel film. Soundtrack was mediocre. For being set in the 90's, there was plenty of good songs they could've picked from, but I won't be buying this soundtrack anytime soon. They also incorporate other 90's nostalgia with things like Blockbuster, Radio Shack, pagers, band tshirts like Nine Inch Nails, and a web cafe seen where Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel) uses Alta Vista as a search engine. There's also a shout out to The Fresh Prince.
Worth seeing on the big screen? Sure. Was it the best Marvel movie ever? Not really. Definitely worth seeing before Avengers: Endgame as I assume Captain Marvel will play a decent size role in taking on Thanos.