An OK Film

Rating: 7/10 (8 March 2019)

With all the backlash that this movie has been getting, I have to say that it wasn't too bad. The movie was funnier than I thought as well! The Skrulls made the movie, in my opinion. There were a few things I didn't like:
1) Mar-Vell is portrayed as a woman. He's a man in the comics and goes by Walter Lawson on earth. In addition to this, I wish there was a better backstory shown for Mar-Vell (how he became Captain Marvel, tried to help the earth, etc.) However, I realize that this is hard to do in 1 short film.
2) The movie felt rushed, which is to be expected (I guess) if you throw it into the MCU 1 month before Endgame. This led to other flaws. I didn't really feel connected to Carol Danvers as a character. I think this is because the acting wasn't too great, and some of the heartfelt moments in her life were recounted verbally. These scenes would've drawn more emotion from me if they showed a flashback of her choosing to sacrifice her life for Lawson rather than her best friend telling her that's what happened. Another reason it felt rushed was there wasn't any real conflict for her. I get that she's stronger than all of them, but there is a lot of value in conflict and struggle. This usually builds the relationship between the character and the audience. Her powers just came all to quickly and suddenly, and she almost instantly knew what to do (even though she had never previously used specific powers).
3) At the risk of getting backlash, I don't think Captain Marvel was too believable of a character. I feel like there was almost a lack of athleticism, which is to be expected from one of the strongest avengers. Overall, I don't necessarily have a problem with Captain Marvel saving the day for the avengers if we can connect and sympathize with her as a character. We've spent years building rapport with the avengers and now there's a new arrow in the quiver. Like I said, this would be ok, but I didn't feel anything from her character. I hope there is a moment in Endgame that sells me on her, otherwise, I fear I'll be disappointed.