Put the pitchforks down. Brie Larson is sexist; Captain Marvel isn't.

Rating: 7/10 (13 March 2019)

I love to tote my torch and pitchfork just as much as the next person, but I will always try to rate films in such a way that the reviews are written strictly about the film itself. Brie Larson may be sexist and racist, but Captain Marvel does not reflect those views and feels more empowering than anything.
Many have criticized this film as complete garbage and many have sung it to be the best of Marvel. Both are far from the truth, and stem from the external drama surrounding the lead actress' bigoted statements. I am here to tell you that Captain Marvel is a good movie, and an average Marvel origin story. The visual effects were some of the best the studio has put together to date, which is saying a lot. There is an upbeat but ultimately forgettable score. Many of the supporting actors/actresses crush their roles, and the pacing was fair for how much information they were trying to get across. My primary gripes with the film were two fold: its lack of characterization of Captain Marvel which led to me feeling unattached to the character, and her disproportionate power level in comparison to the rest of the heroes in the universe. The latter would not be a big deal if I was not so invested in the story that Marvel Studios is telling with Thanos. This is a non issue until Avengers: End Game releases, however. Ultimately, Captain Marvel is worth your money if you have already seen Alita: Battle Angel this month. Check it out.