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Rating: 6/10 (14 March 2019)

Just got back from seeing this for the second time at Vue, Lancaster.
I had become sick and tired of superhero films in general and the MCU in particular. But I had nowt to do and this is being promoted no end so I gave it a chance.
Knowing that Nick Fury was one of the characters killed in the final act of Avengers: Infinity War I was baffled to hear he was in this. Until the scene where Carol/Vers crash lands in Blockbuster. At this point I realised that this entry is a prequel to the entire MCU.
The special effects and stunt work is all top notch, which one can always expect from these sort of films. They know what they are doing when it comes to that sort of thing.
It's not a great film by a long way. But none of the MCU films are. It's easily one of the best in the franchise. This series is nothing if not consistent so I'm baffled by MCU enthusiasts who bash it.
6 out of 10 might seem like it's a low rating. But Captain Marvel is no Hacksaw Ridge, it doesn't 'speak' to me. It doesn't thrill me or make me laugh or disturb me. But to be fair, I didn't expect that.
Brie Larson carries the film. She is by far the best thing about it; looking like a goddess in every scene.
It's cinematic fodder, but better than its rivals and it's got me re-interested in the MCU. I'll be watching Avengers: Endgame to see more of Captain Marvel. I did pay to see it twice. It makes me feel a bit better about life I suppose...