Captain Marvel
Directed by Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
After crashing an experimental aircraft, Air Force pilot Carol Danvers is discovered by the Kree and trained as a member of the elite Starforce Military under the command of her mentor Yon-Rogg. Six years later, after escaping to Earth while under attack by the Skrulls, Danvers begins to discover there's more to her past. With help from S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury, they set out to unravel the truth.
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- levi c lundMay 16, 2026This movie does a good job of adding lore to the overall MCU, but outside of that its a bit modest. Its by no means terrible, but also comparatively even to some of the non MCU marvel films it kind of feels like its going through the motions narratively speaking. That being said when watched after Agent Carter it does a fair amount to build off some of the historical story beats that were established. While this might be seen as woke propaganda by some. In the larger picture it makes the MCU feel a little more grounded and real. Where that universe tends to mirror the progressive pace of our own.
- OdinTheRavenKingApril 28, 2026## Synopsis Carol Danvers doesn't know who she is. She also doesn't realize that the war she is fighting in, isn't what she thinks it is. ## Review The chief complaint for this movie and EVERY SINGLE TIME she shows up is the inconsistency in her powers. She can do so much, but a little micro chip is stopping her? then a little anti-gravity fan stops her at full form, but not in the end. It is just unbearably frustrating. The action, while frustrating is exciting. You do get to have some comedic fight scenes and the inevitable plot armor along with it, but in general, I really enjoyed watching them. The best one is where Carol punches the old lady in the train and they have a little brawl. Just fun to watch. The acting is alright. I am not thrilled or upset by it. It does have the feeling of being on par with the Marvel world at this point. Maybe that is part of why this movie didn't do so well. The formula in the writing and the acting has had 15 movies or something like that to get it all together. Now they are comfortable in their process. ## [My Rating] This isn't a bad movie, but it sure isn't good. It needs some life to it. The acting is nothing special so you constantly feel like you are looking for someone to step up. However, they all hide behind the comedy rather than leaning into the anger and fear. I think a 7 is appropriate. ## [Parental Rating] Nothing here is too much. No nudity, language is light, and the blood is blue. I think my Mom would appreciate the "Girls are just as strong" theme in this, but probably wouldn't watch it on her own. My dad would watch, but wouldn't care either way. We will say approved by both, for being kind of bland.
- HakihikoMarch 15, 2026A Solid Introduction "Captain Marvel" serves as a solid introduction to one of the MCU's most powerful heroes, expanding the universe into more cosmic territory while keeping the story relatively grounded in its character journey. The film works best when focusing on the mystery surrounding Carol Danvers and her search for identity. The gradual discovery of her past gives the narrative a steady momentum, allowing the story to unfold piece by piece rather than revealing everything at once. Visually, the movie embraces its cosmic elements while also leaning into a nostalgic atmosphere through its setting. The action sequences are energetic and well executed, even if they sometimes rely on familiar superhero beats. The performances are good overall, helping the characters feel engaging and approachable. The film balances humor and action fairly well, keeping the tone light without losing the emotional core of the story. If there is a weakness, it's that the plot follows a fairly predictable structure and doesn't push its themes as far as it could have. Still, the movie remains an enjoyable and competent addition to the MCU, successfully introducing an important new hero.
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Captain Marvel was released on March 6, 2019.
Captain Marvel was directed by Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden.
Captain Marvel has a runtime of 2h 4m.
Captain Marvel was produced by Kevin Feige.
After crashing an experimental aircraft, Air Force pilot Carol Danvers is discovered by the Kree and trained as a member of the elite Starforce Military under the command of her mentor Yon-Rogg. Six years later, after escaping to Earth while under attack by the Skrulls, Danvers begins to discover there's more to her past. With help from S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury, they set out to unravel the truth.
The key characters in Captain Marvel are Carol Danvers / Vers / Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Talos / Keller (Ben Mendelsohn).
Captain Marvel is rated PG-13.
Captain Marvel is an Action, Adventure, Science Fiction film.
Captain Marvel has an audience rating of 4.5 out of 10.
Captain Marvel had a budget of $152M.
Captain Marvel has made $1.13B at the box office.