Went With An Open Mind...

Rating: 5/10 (8 March 2019)

So, I went with an open mind to this film, ignoring the feminist advertising. Honestly, the movie was kinda bland. It wasn't awful, but it wasn't enjoyable. It was okay for an origin story movie, but it didn't feel like a Marvel movie. The special effects, CGI, and fight scenes weren't at the MCU standard and weren't believable. Marvel's typically good at building up a story and having tension. But I feel as though the movie had no build up to... well, anything.
Carol Danvers also played a part in me disliking the movie. One of the MCU's main draws is the depth and likability of the Characters. But she wasn't relatable, charming, or interesting. She lacked flaws and any limits. Any limitations were all the antagonists' fault and not hers. To be honest, I wasn't paying any attention to her if another character was on screen. She was slightly annoying and overall boring.
We already have been given amazing female characters in the MCU. You can't tell me that Captain Marvel is the "Strong" female superhero we need. I'm a woman, and she isn't any inspiration to me. Black Widow, Scarlet Witch, and Gamora inspire me. I find the Male characters just as inspiring. But, I don't need to be inspired. Don't put me in a box, lie to me I'm a victim, and give me what you think I need. Just let me be free to watch movies agenda-free.