Captain Marvel is a dispiriting adventure, says Rashid Irani
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel is a dispiriting adventure, says Rashid Irani

Hindustan Times  

CAPTAIN MARVEL Direction: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Actors: Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson Rating: 1.5 / 5 This is the Marvel studio’s first standalone female-fronted superhero flick, and that’s more or less the most exciting thing about it. It’s also the first Marvel movie to be directed by a woman, Anna Boden, albeit in collaboration with her longtime partner Ryan Fleck. Almost everything else about Captain Marvel tends towards the sub-standard, from the special effects to the action sequences, the scattershot storytelling and the slapstick. In quick succession, Captain Marvel aka former test pilot Carol Danvers encounters the fledgling SHIELD supremo, strives to assemble the pieces of the puzzle which left her an amnesiac, and gets caught up in a war between rival intergalactic factions.

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‘The Marvels’ Never Really Stood A Chance
1 year, 1 month ago

‘The Marvels’ Never Really Stood A Chance

Huff Post  

Iman Vellani as Ms. Marvel/Kamala Khan, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel/Carol Danvers and Teyonah Parris as Captain Monica Rambeau in Marvel Studios' "The Marvels." “The Marvels” is the sequel to “Captain Marvel,” which was the MCU’s first female-led film. It’s funny how, now that “The Marvels” has performed so poorly at the box office, people are acting like box office …

The Marvels review: Brie Larson leads a quick, disconcerting film of girls, cats, and crossovers
1 year, 2 months ago

The Marvels review: Brie Larson leads a quick, disconcerting film of girls, cats, and crossovers

Hindustan Times  

Two Marvel shows and a movie merge into a whole new film, that almost serves as a sequel to Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson in the titular role. Kamala naturally christens them The Marvels, even though Monica doesn't approve of her superhero name, Professor Marvel. Brie Larson unites with Iman Vellani and Teyonah Parris in The Marvels Multiverse Madness The …

Review: ‘The Marvels’ brings female-centric fun to a cinematic universe that needs it
1 year, 2 months ago

Review: ‘The Marvels’ brings female-centric fun to a cinematic universe that needs it

LA Times  

This fall, there’s been much hand-wringing over the state of the Marvel union. The new film, directed by “Candyman” rebooter Nia DaCosta, has the bad luck of unfortunate timing, sustaining the one-two punch of this fevered discourse about a glut of Marvel content and the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, which hasn’t allowed the cast to even things out with a promotional …

‘The Marvels’ new trailer: Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris unite to save the world
1 year, 5 months ago

‘The Marvels’ new trailer: Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris unite to save the world

The Hindu  

Marvel Studios has just unveiled the latest trailer for this sequel to 2019’s Captain Marvel, The Marvels. Returning to her iconic role as Carol Danvers, Brie Larson leads the charge, while Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani make their dazzling debuts in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, reprising their roles as Captain Monica Rambeau and Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel. Expanding on …

Marvel Studios reveals new images of 'The Marvels' starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, Samuel L. Jackson
1 year, 5 months ago

Marvel Studios reveals new images of 'The Marvels' starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, Samuel L. Jackson

Firstpost  

Directed by Nia Dacosta, The Marvels will release on this Diwali across Indian theatres on November 10 in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu Debuting a new look into the photon-blasting trio of The Marvels, Marvel Studios offers a glimpse into the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s highly anticipated upcoming film. Fans are treated with new images of Captain Marvel, Kamala Khan aka …

The Marvels trailer out now! Captain Marvel leads 'all-women' team to save universe
1 year, 8 months ago

The Marvels trailer out now! Captain Marvel leads 'all-women' team to save universe

Firstpost  

It’s time to rejoice for Marvel fans as the much-awaited trailer of MCU’s The Marvels is finally out, bringing an all-women superhero trio to the theatres. The film which is a sequel to the 2019 hit film, Captain Marvel will revolve around how Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel teams up with Captain Monica Rambeau from WandaVision and Kamala Khan from …

Meet ‘The Marvels’: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani team up in new trailer
1 year, 8 months ago

Meet ‘The Marvels’: Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani team up in new trailer

LA Times  

Captain Marvel is no longer the only woman to headline a Marvel movie. Disney on Tuesday released a trailer for “The Marvels,” the highly anticipated follow-up to 2019’s “Captain Marvel,” which starred Brie Larson as the first woman to lead a Marvel feature. This time around, Larson’s Carol Danvers is joined by two other women of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: …

Brie Larson says her future as Captain Marvel in MCU is uncertain
2 years, 3 months ago

Brie Larson says her future as Captain Marvel in MCU is uncertain

Hindustan Times  

Brie Larson is all set to return as Carol Dancers aka Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the upcoming film The Marvels. Brie has faced some opposition from a section of Marvel fans about her portrayal of the iconic character ever since she first played it in Captain Marvel. Brie made her MCU debut as Captain Marvel in …

Brie Larson's Captain Marvel Sequel Gets a Director
4 years, 5 months ago

Brie Larson's Captain Marvel Sequel Gets a Director

News 18  

Filmmaker Nia DaCosta will direct the sequel to the 2019 superhero hit, Captain Marvel. With the sequel, DaCosta will be the fourth woman, and the first Black woman to direct a Marvel Studios film, following Boden, Cate Shortland, and Chloé Zhao DaCosta is currently gearing up to release her upcoming directorial, the horror reimagining of "Candyman", and will call the …

Captain Marvel sequel reportedly in works at Disney; writer of WandaVision to work on screenplay
4 years, 11 months ago

Captain Marvel sequel reportedly in works at Disney; writer of WandaVision to work on screenplay

Firstpost  

Captain Marvel, which was Marvel’s first female-centric movie, followed Brie Larson as US Airforce pilot Carol Danvers, who becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. A follow-up to Captain Marvel, featuring Oscar winner Brie Larson in the title role, is finally taking shape at Disney. Captain Marvel, which was Marvel’s first female-centric movie, followed Larson as US Airforce pilot …

Captain Marvel delivers a perfect answer to her trolls
5 years, 9 months ago

Captain Marvel delivers a perfect answer to her trolls

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The film’s most crucial emotional moment – in a narrative filled with intergalactic clashes and …

Captain Marvel box office collection: Brie Larson's superhero film mints Rs 15 cr on opening day in India
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel box office collection: Brie Larson's superhero film mints Rs 15 cr on opening day in India

Firstpost  

Captain Marvel follows Carol Danvers as she navigates a monumental war between two alien races which transcends galaxies. Academy Award-winning actress Brie Larson plays the titular role in Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female-lead film. — taran adarsh March 9, 2019 Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel follows the story of Larson’s character Carol Danvers as she navigates a monumental war …

Captain Marvel review: Towards the end game
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel review: Towards the end game

The Hindu  

Captain Marvel maybe an intergalactic superhero but her biggest problem is still her inability to keep her emotions in check. Brie Larson as Captain Marvel is measured and tactfully in control of her expressions, as perhaps a superhero should be. You witness the film passing off Women’s Day WhatsApp forward-esque message of empowerment under the guise of backstories and in …

Captain Marvel review: Brie Larson makes an engaging and witty superhero in new MCU film
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel review: Brie Larson makes an engaging and witty superhero in new MCU film

The Independent  

Get our free weekly email for all the latest cinematic news from our film critic Clarisse Loughrey Get our The Life Cinematic email for free Get our The Life Cinematic email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Cert 12A, 124 mins The late Stan Lee makes one of …

‘Badla’ competes with ‘Captain Marvel’ at box office this Friday
5 years, 10 months ago

‘Badla’ competes with ‘Captain Marvel’ at box office this Friday

Live Mint  

It’s a tough fight between Hollywood and Bollywood in theatres this week. Crime thriller Badla directed by Sujoy Ghosh starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu is an interesting, engaging, intriguing and taut ride, says an early review by Times Now. For the Hollywood fans, American superhero film Captain Marvel directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck starring Brie Larson, Samuel …

Captain Marvel movie review: Brie Larson stars in a feature length trailer for Avengers Endgame
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel movie review: Brie Larson stars in a feature length trailer for Avengers Endgame

Hindustan Times  

Captain Marvel Directors - Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck Cast - Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Jude Law, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening Rating - 3/5 Captain Marvel movie review: Brie Larson brings wit, charm and humour to her performance. Watch the Captain Marvel trailer here There’s a lot to enjoy in Captain Marvel, though - …

Captain Marvel Movie Review: Brie Larson film makes the wait for Avengers Endgame unbearable
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel Movie Review: Brie Larson film makes the wait for Avengers Endgame unbearable

India Today  

Captain Marvel is Marvel Cinematic Universe's first standalone woman superhero film, and the stakes are high as the DC universe already brought out Wonder Woman, starring Gal Gadot. After Thanos's deadly snap, agent Nick Fury manages to page Captain Marvel, just before he turns into ashes. Captain Marvel, starring Brie Larson in the titular role, takes us back to where …

'Captain Marvel': Brie Larson excels, film lacks chutzpah
5 years, 10 months ago

'Captain Marvel': Brie Larson excels, film lacks chutzpah

The Quint  

By Troy Ribeiro Film: "Captain Marvel"; Directors: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck; Cast: Brie Larson, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Clark Gregg, Jude Law; Rating: *** Captain Marvel is the 21st film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the first film from its portfolio to evolve around a female-superhero. Set in 1995, when …

With Captain Marvel the franchise finally delivers a complex female superhero
5 years, 10 months ago

With Captain Marvel the franchise finally delivers a complex female superhero

ABC  

Sometimes it's hard to be a woman. Captain Marvel packages this dilemma in a stylish, thoughtful and funny superhero movie that's a twist on the usual origin story formula. Captain Marvel's a good film, not a great one, that sometimes gets bogged down in its own intricacies. Along the way she's aided by her commander and partnered with local grunt …

First Captain Marvel reviews are in, critics praise Brie Larson, criticise lack of freshness
5 years, 10 months ago

First Captain Marvel reviews are in, critics praise Brie Larson, criticise lack of freshness

Hindustan Times  

The embargo has lifted on reviews for Captain Marvel, with critics praising Brie Larson’s performance, but noting the convoluted plot and lack of originality. And not a particularly good one, at that.” Stephanie Zacharek of Time magazine wrote, “Larson does get a few opportunities in Captain Marvel to be that regular, flawed-but-strong human-there just aren’t enough of them, and they’re …

Captain Marvel movie review: Brie Larson's film has crowd-pleasing moments but is ultimately forgettable
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel movie review: Brie Larson's film has crowd-pleasing moments but is ultimately forgettable

Firstpost  

As a filler movie that ultimately undoes the dour finale of last year’s Avengers Infinity War, Captain Marvel starring Brie Larson works well as a quick-fire ‘catch up’ story that segues in with the MCU. Huge space battles, nice gags courtesy of a hilarious and de-aged Samuel L Jackson and his cat, Ben Mendelsohn once again with a memorable scenery-chewing …

Captain Marvel review: Finally, women have their own mediocre superhero movies.
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel review: Finally, women have their own mediocre superhero movies.

Slate  

Just before she won the best actress Oscar for Room in 2016, Brie Larson made a point of hugging each and every one of the sexual-abuse survivors who had been brought onstage during a performance of a Lady Gaga song about the prevalence of assault on college campuses. And if Larson’s ardently expressed wish that Captain Marvel not just entertain …

Film review: Captain Marvel
5 years, 10 months ago

Film review: Captain Marvel

BBC  

Film review: Captain Marvel Marvel Brie Larson plays the first female superhero to carry a Marvel film. Larson’s character, who has not yet become Captain Marvel, wakes from this memory in the form of a dream, but her real life is even stranger. An avalanche of publicity has touted the first female superhero to carry a Marvel film, but this …

'Captain Marvel' reviews round-up: What critics are saying about new superhero movie starring Brie Larson
5 years, 10 months ago

'Captain Marvel' reviews round-up: What critics are saying about new superhero movie starring Brie Larson

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The reviews are in for Captain Marvel, the new superhero film …

Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ gets an average introduction
5 years, 10 months ago

Review: ‘Captain Marvel’ gets an average introduction

Associated Press  

If there is one thing that’s true of most of the movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s that they have life and spirit to spare. Sure, there’s a lot more going on in “Captain Marvel,” but it’s a pretty egregious failing considering that the creative bigwigs at Marvel had 10 years and 20 films to work it out. But …

‘Captain Marvel’ directors bring feminism, the ’90s to the Marvel Cinematic Universe
5 years, 10 months ago

‘Captain Marvel’ directors bring feminism, the ’90s to the Marvel Cinematic Universe

LA Times  

Directors Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck had a lot of fun pouring a dizzying array of zippy zingers and sci-fi action into “Captain Marvel,” the 1990s-set Marvel Cinematic Universe prequel starring Oscar-winner Brie Larson that marks the 21st installment in Marvel Studios’ multibillion-dollar comic-book franchise. “Captain Marvel,” written by Boden, Fleck and Geneva Robertson-Dworet, takes its cues from Kelly Sue …

‘Captain Marvel’: A brief history of Carol Danvers
5 years, 10 months ago

‘Captain Marvel’: A brief history of Carol Danvers

LA Times  

Carol Danvers did not have any superpowers when she made her Marvel Comics debut, but she was always meant to be a star. She’ll soon be seen soaring on the big screen in “Captain Marvel,” out March 8, as the first female superhero to headline her own movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. × Watch the trailer for “Captain Marvel.” …

Watch: Captain Marvel star Brie Larson flies fighter jets, teams up with Kim Possible in new promo videos
5 years, 10 months ago

Watch: Captain Marvel star Brie Larson flies fighter jets, teams up with Kim Possible in new promo videos

Firstpost  

Academy Award winner Brie Larson plays Captain Marvel, the alter ego of US Air Force pilot Carol Danvers, in the first female-led Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel will follow the story of Larson’s character as she navigates a monumental war between two alien races which transcends galaxies. Get tickets: https://t.co/siieRjt6RZ pic.twitter.com/sAcky5uT5S — Captain Marvel February …

Brie Larson says ‘the great love’ in ‘Captain Marvel’ is its female friendship
5 years, 10 months ago

Brie Larson says ‘the great love’ in ‘Captain Marvel’ is its female friendship

LA Times  

There’s a lot to love about Carol Danvers, and that is exactly why Brie Larson was excited for “Captain Marvel,” despite any concerns she had about playing a superhero. Larson was on hand to discuss this excitement at the “Captain Marvel” press conference on Friday along with cast mates Samuel L. Jackson, Lashana Lynch, Jude Law, Gemma Chan and Clark …

Captain Marvel early reactions: Brie Larson shines in 'awesome 90s period piece' and MCU feels 'more complete' with her in it
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel early reactions: Brie Larson shines in 'awesome 90s period piece' and MCU feels 'more complete' with her in it

Firstpost  

Captain Marvel also stars Jude Law and will release in theatres on 8 March. — Kara Warner February 20, 2019 #CaptainMarvel has a great ‘90s sci-fi vibe w/ a tone unlike any other Marvel movie, really. From the brief Winter Soldier cameo to the six full episodes of Friends that play consecutively through a majority of the film’s runtime, this …

Captain Marvel co-director Anna Boden says she feels no "commitment and responsibility" towards Avengers: Endgame
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel co-director Anna Boden says she feels no "commitment and responsibility" towards Avengers: Endgame

Firstpost  

Despite Captain Marvel being viewed as a precursor to Avengers: Endgame, Anna Boden says that they are only focused on their film Singapore: Captain Marvel may be viewed as a preview to what lies ahead in Avengers: Endgame but film’s co-director Anna Boden says she and partner Ryan Fleck feel no kind of “commitment and responsibility” towards the follow-up to …

Captain Marvel team pays tribute to comic legend Stan Lee. See release date
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel team pays tribute to comic legend Stan Lee. See release date

India Today  

The Captain Marvel fan event on Thursday had an emotional beginning for Marvel fanatics when the cast and crew of the film paid homage to comic legend Stan Lee, who passed away last year at the age of 95. What followed next was the post-credits scene of Avengers: Infinity War that showed Nick Fury calling for Code Red and barely …

Captain Marvel star Brie Larson does not want her film's press tour to be 'overwhelmingly' white and male
5 years, 10 months ago

Captain Marvel star Brie Larson does not want her film's press tour to be 'overwhelmingly' white and male

Firstpost  

Brie Larson in a recent interview had said that she was observed how most press rooms were dominated by white men. Brie Larson, star of the first female led Marvel film Captain Marvel, wants to make her press tour as diverse as possible. “About a year ago, I started paying attention to what my press days looked like and the …

First Captain Marvel clip teases Brie Larson’s powerful new Avenger. Watch here
5 years, 11 months ago

First Captain Marvel clip teases Brie Larson’s powerful new Avenger. Watch here

Hindustan Times  

Actor Brie Larson has shared the first clip from the upcoming superhero film, Captain Marvel. Brie Larson plays Captain Marvel, who is poised to take over as a leader of the Avengers. Captain Marvel is battling an enemy in a race against time, as Samuel L Jackson’s Nick Fury trails her in a car. Captain Marvel has been directed by …

Captain Marvel has been screened, and first reactions are here ahead of Avengers Endgame
5 years, 11 months ago

Captain Marvel has been screened, and first reactions are here ahead of Avengers Endgame

Hindustan Times  

Captain Marvel, the superhero film that will serve as a lead-up to the highly anticipated Avengers: Endgame, has been test screened. Captain Marvel is the studio’s first solo film to feature a female superhero. In an interview to Entertainment Tonight, Samuel L Jackson, who plays a young Nick Fury in the 90s-set film, said about Captain Marvel, “She’s pretty much …

Building ‘Captain Marvel’: How Brie Larson trained to be a superhero
6 years ago

Building ‘Captain Marvel’: How Brie Larson trained to be a superhero

LA Times  

Before being cast as Air Force pilot turned Kree warrior Carol Danvers in Marvel Studios’ upcoming “Captain Marvel,” Brie Larson admits she was “never particularly active,” which made the ensuing nine months of hardcore workouts particularly brutal. “So for me to get to the point where I can do all of the things that were required of me meant really …

New ‘Captain Marvel’ special look includes more banter and photon blasts
6 years ago

New ‘Captain Marvel’ special look includes more banter and photon blasts

LA Times  

Marvel has kept so much about “Captain Marvel” shrouded in mystery that not even Carol Danvers knows everything about her past. And according to a special look at “Captain Marvel” that debuted Monday night, “she is just the beginning.” The newest teaser aired during the College Football Playoff championship game before being released online. And although the full extent of …

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