Shazam

Rating: 8/10 (8 June 2019)

Alright so I'm guessing since DC brought out their movie (Shazam), many have become aware of a little fact concerning that super hero (over at the other side): Shazam once was called Captain Marvel. That was way before Marvel existed - and then Shazam (fka Captain Marvel) was not used anymore, Marvel Comics came into the mix and they just got that name for one their heroes. You can read more about this online obviously and have fun watching Shazam trying to come up with a name for ... well Shazam, in the movie DC made.
All that aside, this might have felt like a full stop for some who were just waiting for Endgame. And it is understandable. Ant Man, well we knew him and so that wasn't that bad having him 6 months before Endgame came out, but Captain Marvel? Now don't get me wrong, I more than enjoyed the movie, even if certain aspects of it were clear and not that surprising (enemies of Ms. Marvel) in the twist department. But Brie Larson has so much obvious fun, it really is contagious.
There was a bit of hiccup before the movie was released about some statements Brie made, but I never really got into that and whatever she said (or didn't) should not play a role in your enjoyment. I mean Samuel L. Jackson is back as the only one we know in this universe, when it comes to the MCU - and he is younger! CGI at full effect! And it really works wonders. An Origin story before the "conclusion"? Yes (Captain) Marvel even pulled that off ...