Expected more from a Marvel movie

Rating: 6/10 (9 March 2019)

The action sequences were very disappointing. They were poorly choreographed and shot. One scene was so dark and misty that I could not see clearly what was going on. Some of the CGI seemed like it emerged from a video game.
Brie Larson is not awful as Carol but not compelling enough. Something is lacking. It seems she needs time to find her footing. There are moments which are supposed to evoke an emotion but falls flat and lacks impact. I was unable to connect to the character at times. Overall, the character is written poorly. There is no character arc so the climatic moments are boring and seem insignificant. Her personality in essence is the same as at the beginning of the film.
The chemistry between Brie and Sammuel was great. The friendship between Lashana (as Maria) and Brie was also convincing. Jude Law was good given how his character is written. Ben Mendelsohn's and Sammuel's performances stood out for me. The cat stole some scenes.
A lot is going on to try and keep you interested. There are good ideas but they are badly executed. The film is not well paced and the stakes do not seem high at all. A lot of comedic moments feel forced and cringey. The score is forgettable but I did enjoy the 90's nostalgic moments.
It's a real shame and a missed opportunity.