Review Rating:
A definite must-see for any powerful young children out there who wish to see more female superheroes on the big screen – ‘Captain Marvel’ does just that, and then some.
It’s 2019, and the world is only just after being graced with Marvel’s first female-centred solo movie. Not that there weren’t already plenty of superheroes to choose from in the Marvel comic back-catalogue, they just liked to take their time in choosing who would be the right fit. And considering the success that ‘Captain Marvel’ has already amassed itself, there will undoubtedly be many more female superheroes, and solo movies, to come in the near future.
The story of ‘Captain Marvel’ centres on our titular character crash-landing (literally) to Earth in the 90’s, befriending a much younger Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), and try to save a seemingly new world for her that has been caught in between an alien war. All the while, Danvers keeps experiencing strange flashbacks, making her question if she knows who she truly is.
‘Captain Marvel’, although embracing more of the “childish” and “carefree” characteristics of Marvel’s back catalogue of movies, would be recommended for a slightly older child audience. The movie is quite plot-heavy for younger children perhaps, so be ready if your younger child turns to you half-way through the two-hour film and says that they’re bored. Having said that, there is a smattering of quality action by Larson, Jackson, and Jude Law and throughout, and the appearance of Goose the Cat will definitely keep their bums glued to their cinema seats in the final act.
Adults watching the movie with their younger ones will absolutely love the soundtrack too. Heralding back to one of the most underappreciated decades in music, Danvers travels around Earth in 1995, gifting us rock hits from artists such as Garbage, Nirvana, and No Doubt. When you get home, make sure to unnecessarily educate your children on all of these great artists!
A definite must-see for any powerful young children out there who wish to see more female superheroes on the big screen – ‘Captain Marvel’ does just that, and then some.