**Spoilers** I don't get the hate. I loved it.

Rating: 10/10 (6 March 2019)

I have just come away from seeing Captain Marvel with my partner, who is a massive CM fan and has read most, if not all, of the Captain Marvel solo stories to date. Between the comic references I caught (and the comic reverences excitedly whispered to me as the movie played) I don't think there was any part of this movie I didn't enjoy.
Samuel L, Annette Bening, Lashana Lynch - 10/10
Ben Mendelsohn's surprisingly likeable Talos was a nice touch, and Jude Law's portrayal of Yon-Rogg left a surprising imprint, either his clever deceit that isn't immediately obvious or his smooth transition to villain. (Or that I found his yellow eyes somewhat sexy which is something I'll take up with my therapist)
It was fun, flashy and engaging. Brie Larson's 'America's sweetheart' personality added a layer of charm to the typically stubborn and headstrong character she portrayed, I geeked out watching her develop her powers and recognising how CM as a movie slipped itself neatly into the MCU timeline.
Was I bothered that the hero was a woman? Hell no.
Do I think CM presents an overpowered player to the MCU? Hell no
It 's exciting to think that now, in 2019, impressionable young girls might come away from this move with a kick ass role model to aspire to be. I'm a 31 year old impressionable man, and *I* have come away from this movie with a kick ass role model to aspire to be.
Also, the Stan Lee cameo was beautiful, from the opening montage, to the brief interaction with CM on the train. Nothing overdone. Just brief, and beautiful.
Truly excited to see how CM presents in Avengers End Game.
Finally, as a Jessica Jones fan, if I could get Krysten Ritter and Brie Larson together in character, I could die a happy man.