Was this the game changer? MINOR *SPOILERS*

Rating: 6/10 (8 March 2019)

I have to start with the de-aging of Samuel L. Jackson. Simply groundbraking work, seemless. In around ten minutes you forget that's it's CGI, massive props to the people involved!
Overall we had fun watching it, but I expected more from a movie marketed as a "game changer", even more from a production that gave us Infinity War, Black Panther, Ragnarok and Doctor Strange almost back to back during the past 2 years. This movie was supposed to ease us into a new direction of marvel movies of phase 4, set her up in the Avenger's unverse and blow our mind with this new, powerful female character. Sadly it did not feel that way.
Brie Larson tries really hard in this movie, it shows. But Captain Marvel remains wooden, distant and hard to relate. Hew flaws should be more emphasized as she works through them to become better, as well as the responsibility she has weaving such great powers. Also, we always kinda know/guess how she got her powers. There is no suspense, no steaks, no great discovery. Just having flashbacks of things already seen in the trailer. Additionally, there is no learning curve! How does Captain Marvel change? She remembered the past, she did the right thing, she gained new friends and old ones back, she started a new life of purpose but in the end of the movie how is she ANY different than the beginning?
Furthermore, some characters we have seen before were seriously underplayed. There is a tease that maybe we will see them again in action, but their role in this movie is nontheless significantly reduced.
Lastly, I feel like there was a huge opportunity wasted concerning Fury's eye. I was under the impression that something serious happened that changed his views of trust. Now, watching a younger and more relaxed and easygoing Fury sets this up even more, because as the stakes and the mistakes got bigger, so did the consequences and his mistrust and his responsibilities, making Nick into the character we know and love today. I the end it turns out that the cat took his eye. Was it funny? Hell yeah. But for about 10 minutes. I maybe have to rewatch to see if I change my mind about that one.
Overall I am emphasizing on the flaws here, but despite that and as I said in the beginning, we had fun. I am not saying it's unwatchable! The movie is good.
It is difficult for such a company to give us EVERY TIME the most unique experience. It is OK to put out an ok movie. There is potential for sure, and I want to see Captain Marvel again. The scroll/kree twist was nice, Jude Law and this strange supreme entity is very good as well. The best friend-pilot was absolutely nessessary and great too. The chemistry between Larson and Jackson is a gift to this movie! The cat is funny af, but the overall outcome is what it is.
Stan said in his cameo: TRUST ME, TRUE BELIEVER.
We are on your side Marvel