That's Not A Cat Scene! That's A Flerken!

Rating: 7/10 (11 July 2019)

"Captain Marvel is an enjoyable movie thanks to younger Nick Fury and his charming cat, however, I could tell it sadly became some of the feeblest ones from the entire MCU"
The MCU has barely disappointed us when talking about visual effects, comedy and action sequences, these motives are the reason why we love this precious 10-year-old franchise. Throughout the storytelling of each one, there were mistakes, which, were solved as newer films were produced. In case you do not believe me, just take a glance over Thor Ragnarok, a masterpiece born from his limited predecessors. Marvel Phase 2 performed some of the most controversial films to date but, acknowledging its importance, made Phase 3 look better. From the Civil War to Infinity War, the universe composed likeable blockbusters within there are some Oscar nominees. It, suddenly, stopped abruptly after the 2019-film Captain Marvel because it felt as if producers stepped back one decade ago and repeated the same flaws. Do not get me wrong, I liked the flick and it does not stand as some of the worst ones, nevertheless, I daresay it is the weakest from Phase 3. Why? Primarily, the characters are just ineffective overall (probably Carol Danvers, Nick Fury and hardly Yon-Rogg are the solitary exceptions). Besides, to tell you the truth, the first fifteen minutes are mind-blowing in a way it confuses and introduces a bunch of characters, most of whom, forgettable and unimportant to the plot. Afterwards, when highlighting the battle sequences, Captain Marvel performs some of the most run-of-the-mill and forgettable sequences of all the MCU. Neither the first half nor the second one provides a memorable fight, basically, her powers are overrated and foreseeable, she just aims at an enemy and suddenly shoots towards the bullseye, therefore, it either pulverizes or goes flying far away. Finally, but not least, the visual effects are quite simple, it is not something crucial yet, unusual because it barely reaches the average Marvel CGI. Let's be honest, if someone oversteps with it, it can be hateful and flashy, on the other hand, if we balance it can offer a great display. The film seems incomplete in so many forms. Have I mentioned it states indirectly the feminist tone, as well? Because in spite of being the first female superhero, it displays for no reason the fact that girls are underpowered and that they are incapable of doing big changes in the world, it might feel inspiring but unnecessary whatsoever. Have the producers considered that instead of Marvel, they should have called it "Feminist"?
Although plenty of viewers, notably the superhero fans, could find it disappointing, I enjoyed it a lot as an ordinary viewer. At first, the comedy never ceases and the memories come by due to the excitement of spotting some earlier Marvel characters, in addition, the design and the soundtrack are engaging and fashionable. In other words, this film somehow rocks baby! (67/100)