Best Marvel film to date

Rating: 9/10 (20 March 2016)

As an old comics nerd, I was highly skeptical about a Marvel film featuring a hero who did not exist in the golden era of the 70's. My daughter had to drag me to the screening. But what I found was nothing short of miraculous. We laughed almost nonstop from the opening credits to the post-closing-credits teaser. Delicious millennial irony, 4th wall- breaking comic commentary, outstanding effects, rapid-fire dialog as compelling as the sophisticated comedies of the '30's, white knuckle action scenes, and maybe the best opening credits sequence in film history.
For all the negative reviews, I get it. I can see why you disliked the film. But friends, you missed the point. Give it another try, take off the blinders, and approach it like a roller coaster. Enjoy the ride. It was engineered by masters.