It's only downward from the last movies. I just watched it to see if I miss anything. But it if you didn't watch the ms marvel serie and Wanda vision you barely understand it. This movie is utter crap. The cgi is bad and the sad face of cap marvel is getting on my nerves.
Ugh! I guess it would have helped if we'd watched Captain Marvel first, but it was still just so awful. Confusing, weird, not funny. Only saving grace were the costumes and scenery at the various worlds.
:face_with_symbols_over_mouth::rage: - Honestly terrible film.. Could have done much better
10:heart:- Masterpiece :100:
9:heart:- Excellent
8:heart: - Amazing :ok_hand:
7:heart:- Great :sun_with_face:
6:heart: - Good :thumbsup:
5:heart: - Average :head_bandage:
4:heart: - Bad but watchable :octagonal_sign:
3:heart: - Bad :sob:
2:rage:- Awful :face_vomiting:
1:face_with_symbols_over_mouth: - Bull Shit
I think the intended audience is younger than me, which explains why it didn’t hit home for me.
However what I DID love, I sure loved a lot: Kamala, the Flerkins, and the mid-credit scene.
I think it’s a fun, fast paced movie, and it will knock it out of the park for the more youthful crowd. I just think I’ve become more of a “get off my lawn you wacky kids!” than “how do you do, fellow kids?” and that’s not The Marvel’s fault.
A Review of "The Marvels" (2023): A Superhero Misstep in a Universe of Giants
As a longstanding enthusiast of the superhero genre, particularly the expansive universe Marvel Studios has meticulously built over the years, it's with a heavy heart and a furrowed brow that I delve into my thoughts on "The Marvels." Released in November 2023, directed by Nia DaCosta, and penned by Megan McDonnell among others, this sequel to "Captain Marvel" aims to weave together the stories of Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel), and Monica Rambeau. On paper, this convergence of mighty heroines should spell an epic narrative. Yet, as the credits rolled, I found myself grappling with a bewildering concoction of disappointment and disbelief. How did we get here, from the heights of "Endgame" to... this?
Plot and Execution: A Tangled Web of Potential Unfulfilled
At its core, "The Marvels" presents an intriguing premise: a universe destabilized, a trio of heroes bound by fate, and a wormhole linking destinies. The stage was set for a spectacle of cosmic proportions. Instead, what unfurled was a narrative so jumbled and directionless it felt akin to navigating a wormhole blindfolded. The plot, for lack of a better word, was a patchwork quilt made from scraps of better garments. Its flimsiness was outmatched only by its inability to anchor the trio's journey in anything resembling stakes or coherence.
Characterization: Superficiality Over Substance
Carol Danvers, once a beacon of resilience and complexity, was reduced to a caricature of her former self. Kamala Khan and Monica Rambeau, despite the talents of their respective actors, were given scant material to evolve beyond the superficial. The dynamic between the three, which could have been the film's saving grace, was instead a missed opportunity, lacking depth and genuine connection. It felt as though the script was more concerned with ticking boxes than exploring the rich tapestries of these characters' lives and legacies.
Special Effects and Action: A Flicker of Redemption
If there's a glimmer of redemption to be found in "The Marvels," it lies in its special effects and action sequences. Yet, even these felt hollow without a compelling narrative to anchor them. Spectacle cannot compensate for a story that feels like an afterthought, a lesson that "The Marvels" serves as a stark reminder of.
A Step Backward in a Genre That Should Propel Forward
In an era where superhero films have the potential to be about so much more than battles and bravado, "The Marvels" feels like a significant step back. It's a film that, despite its title, evokes no sense of wonder or awe. In a universe where we've witnessed the depths of human (and superhuman) complexity, to be presented with something so lacking in depth and nuance is not just disappointing; it's disheartening.
Final Thoughts
"The Marvels" was an opportunity to build on the legacy of one of Marvel's most iconic heroes and to introduce new layers to the ever-expanding MCU. Instead, it serves as a cautionary tale of what happens when spectacle is prioritized over story, and characters are treated as chess pieces rather than the beating hearts of the narrative.
In a universe teeming with tales of heroism, redemption, and the complexities of power, "The Marvels" feels like an underwhelming whisper in a cacophony of voices that have, in the past, spoken so much more profoundly. As we look to the future of superhero cinema, one can only hope for a return to the storytelling depth and character-driven narratives that once made this genre soar.
Wow i have never seen such a boring uninteresting Amateur Film as the Marvels.
Bad Acting, Boring Story (actually this Film didnt have a Story) and a Samuel L. Jackson who is in every Movie that comes to the Cinema - at least it feels that way... I turn off the TV after 80 minutes or so because this Movie was not worth my precious time.
I hope that this isnt the end of the Marvel MCU, there are a lot good Movies in there.
And its not the female lead i m criticising there are a LOT good Movies with female Lead Actors like Kill Bill, Neil Marshalls The Descent or Ridley Scotts Alien, only to name a few.
This isnt simply one of them - could it be better ?
Sure with a good Script and a betterDirector.
I’ve not enjoyed the last few Marvel productions so went into this expecting to hate it but I’ve got to say I really enjoyed it. It was a fast paced fun movie and it wasn’t overly long kept me entertained.
This is part of the downfall of Marvel movies. I was a big fan of the early movies. And as a kid a loved the comics. But what happend to the scripts and storytelling and I miss the 'darkness' overall. This movies is anothet example: storytelling is bad. There is no character building. Why are the trying to put humor in it? Its not funny at all. It's the humor of Thor, she-hulk, mss marvel... I feel these movies are only pushing womenpower.. why is that have to be in combination with badscripting, bad humor and bad storytelling? Oh and half-way the movie the writes thought it would be funny that they end up in a place where the only can sing... wtf
Oh and I liked WandaVision and Loki a lot by the way.
Film 57 (Goal: 300) of 2024
Doesn't deserve the hate it received. It's just really forgettable. Any time the film touches on potential it dashes it pretty quickly. Could also do without all the Flerken stuff. But man does Zawe Ashton suck. I get she's Tom Hiddelston's wife but she sucked in Velvet Buzzsaw and she sucked in this as well. Best moments are the interactions of Larson / Parris and Vellani, with Parris and Vellani getting a chance to show their star quality among their more famous lead.
Again, just standard and ultimately forgettable.
There is a post-credit scene (duh). Just how does Beast look worse 15+ years on.
Ranking: 25 / 33 (MCU Feature Films only)
Lacks proper writing and holds no artistic value. This could be said about nearly any Marvel movie, but with how boring and badly presented this one is - you can't even defend it for being fun.
Everything was decent until they got to Disney world with the fucking singing. Seriously who the fuck greenlit that? So cringe. And then the cat thing, really? Like really?
what an absolutely boring and forgettable villain. Dar-who?
I don't think even children dig this...
Marvel keeps getting PG-er solely because they're greedy fucks who want to grab only money with every movie. It's even toned down for kids. What? Is the idea to encompass as much audience as possible?
Also, the adults are more childish than the actual supposed children (25-year-olds masquerading as teens) it's baffling.
I really liked the first Captain Marvel movie but back then we were still in the Infinity Saga and basically all Marvel movies were great. Unfortunately we all know that the quality of Marvel movies has been stagnating ever since. There are a few outliers (Spider-Man, GotG Vol. 3 for example) but in most cases I‘m not even motivated to watch these movies on the big screen anymore. Same happened with The Marvels and so I waited for it to be released on Disney+ which was today. I must say that it is a decent movie and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It‘s also not too long which is a good thing. I would definitely recommend to watch the miniseries Ms. Marvel beforehand because the story will be much more enjoyable this way.
[Disney+] An obvious disaster that sometimes even ends up being so ridiculous that it is funny. At this rate, Phase Five of the MCU is going to be the most mediocre of all, which already indicates the exhaustion, not only of the viewers, but of the creators themselves. With insubstantial villains, unclear plots, childish ideas and little consistency in the main characters, it is not possible for a film to be entertaining. But above all there is a notable weakness in the concept of superheroes, a kind of self-parody that ends up turning them into uninteresting characters.
So bad, such a shame its gone this direction
More like Captain Cringe, so many non sensical plot points, song and dance routines and cats, I am definitely no the target audience for this tripe.
Decent. Not the best, not the worst, but it does take the risk. I personally think The Marvels fit this vibe perfectly. The soundtrack was decent, and the cgi, in most parts, looked great. The costumes weren't the best, and the story was like a wild adventure. A loose plot that took us nowhere but gave us a filler plot to join a trio.
This tried very hard but totally failed. Right up there with Eternal
Captain Marvel 2.0 with lot's of everything!
Specifically in the inclusiveness section of the cast.
Okay, I'm gen-x so maybe this is more for the younger generations.
For me, this was a "see it once and do not add to the collection" kind of movie.
this movie has high production values, but it is a real letdown. unsure why it was ever released
At least the fight scenes don't disappoint. And the credit scene salvages this film, LOL.
Didn’t expect much. But it was actually pretty entertaining. 7/10
A minor entry within the MCU.
Totally crap. Can't believe i went to the theatre for this.
The movie was blah! Felt like one of those Netflix movies your throw on in the background when you're doing other things. Marvel franchise is tanking with all these new movies.
Dar-benn was the only interesting character in this whole movie.
Just look at all those cats!
Multicrossoverlywannabeinteresting totallyforgettablebigbudgetgoodlookinggildedturd
(-) Singing!!
(-) out of place, bad music overall, nothing memorable or worth listening
The Flerken rocks big time!!
This movie just needed a lot more time in the oven. The script is paper-thin and the character building completely absent, especially for the villain Dar-Benn. What might have shocked me the most were some of the movie sets they build and used. Some of them looked like sets from the old Power Rangers show and that's not a good thing in 2024 :sweat_smile:. The movie made me wonder if they have a thing like 'quality control' at Disney.
As a die hard Marvel fan, I am thoroughly disappointed. This had tons of potential and they just had no idea what to do with it! Brie carried the movie, but what bothered me was her expression, it was one face all movie long.
I honestly cannot believe, someone paid to see that "movie".
Makes a great TV movie without the commercials. This was a bit entertaining, with predictable results. The Marvels definitely is not a movie that is blockbuster-worthy. Disney could have left the whole princess/musical scene at the door, this wasn't High School Musical for the big screen. all and all.. 4.5/10
marvel universe survived by BLADE... and got ended by THE MARVELS .
so disappointing.
meh meh meh meh meh. This movie sucks! Don't waste your time on this garbage. Good god I can't endure another one of these!
I found the constant switching to be obnoxious!
If only Kamala would have kept falling from the sky to her death. I found myself wanting to punch her in the face every time her mouth opened. "Twinsies?" STFU you tool.
Not nearly as good as the first one
Nice easy movie to watch. Nothing fantastic, some good CGI scenes. Love the cat's.
Reminder, watch after some of the credits and see what could be up next. X Men? :thinking:
Not the worst MCU movie, not the best either, but better than the Ms. Marvel show.
Why couldn't she close it from this side?
Way better than I was led to believe. Had a few good chuckles, the chemistry was good between the three leads. Plot was a bit wonky and the villain was very flat. Still, better than expected and didn't deserve to crash this hard at the box office.
I really tried to write something profound, but kept failing. Guess it'll just say, WTF happened to the "good old" Marvel movies?
since when were the marvels women. woke
Second time was better -- even breaking it up over coupl'a viewing sessions.
Nice seeing Beast again!
Binary had both bangles!
ps: We've all seen enough deleted scenes, and heard enough about their process, to know they change things constantly during filming and production: they look for - wait for - lightning to strike. It's not like they start from a blockbuster novel -- these were comic books, and they're getting stuck together in new and different ways. (I've watched deleted scenes from, "Thor Ragnarok," where Hella gets introduced that are so cringy, I for one am SO glad for their process!)
The Marvels - :heart:x6
Sooo - This movie definitely should have been better. It seems that either the writers left gaping holes in the storyline or the editor did a horrible job and left major plot points on the cutting room floor. Either way, this is why I had to downgrade my rating on this one.
But - it was still enjoyable and fun. The kittens scenes were especially fun. Ms Marvel's pure joy and enthusiasm of meeting her heroes was quite palpable.
How I rate:
1-3 :heart: = seriously! don't waste your time
4-6 :heart: = you may or may not enjoy this
7-8 :heart: = I expect you will like this too
9-10 :heart: = movies and TV shows I really love!
Honestly, the post-credits scene was the most interesting part of this movie. That's not to say this movie is bad, it's fine.
3 Words: Short Disney Stock.
Black girl magic and a short chunky well on her way to rotund Ms Marvel, what's not to love?
They are trying really hard, but they aren't getting the right Marvel mix like they used to. This is an enjoyable movie but not Marvel level epic type of enjoyment.
They need to go back to the drawing boarding and build up the Marvel Universe again.
So much fan service, I loved it. Not too long, funny and silly, but not too dumb, a lot of Marvels, but not too Marvel. And the best post credit scene since Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Iman Vellani is just amazing, so cool to see her on the big screen. Kamala Khan for the win! You earnt the extra point for your team!
Nah. No. Nope. Don't like it.
"He doesn't have to sing?"
"No, it's okay, he's bilingual."
hahaha
I've enjoyed, "Captain Marvel," "Wanda Vision," "Ms. Marvel," and, now this. (But, Kathleen Kennedy should go.)
I’m not a huge fan of super hero movies, but this one is actually enjoyable.
I find it a very entertaining movie, it consumes everything, and the story is very good.
The one I like the least is Brie Larson, she doesn't fit the character
always the same, the majority of the vilans are boring... but the movie is a lot of fun!
While this is a decent movie. The under-rated and wrongfully hated Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania film is much better. This has better reviews of course. The villain in this especially has nothing on Jonathan Majors.
Even the Jude Law villain in the first one is more memorable. Also the cats steal the show in a Captain Marvel film again…
There’s some fun in Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani) teaming with her hero Captain Marvel at least. With Vellani’s enthusiasm and charm a plus for the movie.
The movie may grow on me but for now I say it is good but nothing special.
It's a fun movie. You just really have to work hard to get past Zawe Ashton being so much more attractive than everyone else in the cast. Like she's distractingly attractive. Which isn't the say anything about the rest of the cast. Iman is adorable as her character continues the arc from her show of being a fan-girl meeting her fav. One thing that stands out to me is I think Teyonah and/or her stunt double are the worst at stage fighting. She's fine for everything else but watching her fight she felt different. I didn't care though because the choreography felt purposeful in a way that most choreo hasn't lately. Movies forget this that the fights don't have to look good if the fight tells it's own story and The Marvels makes good use of it's fight scenes. It's not perfect but it feels less obligatory. I kinda would have liked to see Captain Marvel let her hair down in a way that showed she can be the most powerful solo character we've seen and still like just be sometimes. I was anticipating a Gomez style infatuated alien husband/boyfriend. But what we got was fine.
A lot of the story just flowed like they had time to work out what it was supposed to be and that made the whole thing just go down easy. Nobody felt out of character or excessive. There weren't too many wild cameros and wink-nods. I'm pretty sure we got close to Monica's codename a few times but I'm not comic-nerd enough to be certain. The Flerkins though were over done I though. Even with the context. The idea of this creature being a cat that can randomly grow tentacles and consume was interesting. It didn't look bad or anything but I do think they were a little too happy to give us Flerkin action. Heck they invented a whole subplot just to have it happen.
I am curious about the leftover plot.
There are two planets being siphoned. One of atmosphere, one of water. Neither were "saved" but the process definitely appears to take time to complete. The first planet was still being sucked when they left the second. So in the end did they use the bracelets to close the hole? Was it too late? did the planet that was 96% water now have to survive with 80% and explore all the new land? Were the Skrulls that got left behind.. did they life? Since they didn't fully suffocate? I just don't think this drama is important enough to show up in another movie but I'm curious in a way I'm not normally curious about MCU cliffhangers. it feels significantly big for an unanswered question. I don't need necessarily a whole arc where they go back and close the worm hole but something like Kamala saying they got delayed because they had to use the bracelets to fix the two wormholes would have just closed that off for me.
Surprisingly this was actually a good film! The interaction between the 3 main characters was interesting and Kamala was great playing the super hero fan. There was some rather funny parts in the film, and generally was a feel good movie. Predictable, yes, but definitely one of the better films released recently.
While I did enjoy these superheroines working together, I want to point out that the amount of movies and series one has to watch to make any sense of this film is simply overwhelming. I thought that I was prepared enough by watching the two series in which Ms. Marvel and Dr. Rambeau gained their powers (and most of the other stuff up to 2021) - but was wrong. In fact, one has to watch pretty much ALL movies and series from the current MCU since 2008 to understand the overall setting and the backgrounds of the characters that appear here...
While it's absolutely great that Marvel recently tries to be more inclusive and enthral women for their movies, I highly doubt that strategy is going to work when these potential new audiences are expected to have watched hundreds of hours of previous movies and series beforehand.
A 6.5 more than a 6 but felt very superficial : badly acted/written anti-heroes , kamala khan character is just annoying as hell , everything was super predictable, dance/music scene was just awful.
Fights looked ok but very repetitive.
I Enjoyed both WandaVision and Ms Marvel. Both had well driven plots and interesting and fun lead characters. Bringing them together in this new team up worked fairly well. Where it was let down was in the jumbled plot and lack of any tangible threat. The predictable plot developments and lack of any tangible threat made the whole film feel inconsequential.
Good acting, some interesting visuals don't make up for the rushed plot. Where is the overarching story that we got so engrossed in in Phase 1 & 2 without even realising it. This unsubtle jumble of ideas feels like a wasted opportunity to bring Marvel to a new audience and instead angered the existing supporters.
The movie did not hold my intereit was like going to the bathroom and come back and you didn't miss anything it was boring to me The CW version Was more interesting. sorry!
This movie was enjoyable and fun. I enjoyed this more than Quantumania. One of my favorite MCU movies in a while.
Like an orgasm during a colonoscopy, this was more feel-good than I expected or wanted.
While I appreciate the feminine forward momentum of the film and found it pleasantly more focused than its predecessor, The Marvels was too light for a serious Marvel film and too serious for a comedy.
That said, Iman Vellani was an energy blast of light all over this movie.
The body switching was fun, not a terrible movie, not the best either. Didn’t like how everything was shot in such a tight and narrow field of view. Felt like I was watching a higher budget tv show than a full production cinematic movie.
I went in with low expectations and was pleasantly surprised. I'd say it's definitely worth a watch. Kamala really steals the movie. Her attitude and excitement through the movie was just fun to watch. The flow of the movie wasn't bad. I never felt like I was bored. It also jumps into the action pretty quickly by picking up where Ms. Marvel ended. The fights and battles were really well done. Especially after all 3 of the main characters figured out how to control their powers.
You can honestly skip the after credit scene. It's the sound of a cat and not worth you time.
The mid credit scene is absolute fire though. It's nice to see that Marvel is finally moving forward
That was the most fun MCU film to date. I absolutely adored the on screen chemistry between the Marvel Trio! Be sure to stick around for the mid credits scene!
I loved Kamala in this. A lot of shit was unnecessary (like adding Nick Fury), but the movie was great. Not TOP TIER great, but enjoyable.
the best part is the relationship between the 3 main characters and especially Miss Marvel, the worst part is the rest.
"The Marvels" showcases impressive chemistry among its three lead characters, delivering a fun and charming dynamic that stands out. The film excels in setting up future stages of the MCU, echoing the groundbreaking promise of "Iron Man" nearly two decades ago. The editing deserves praise for seamlessly handling the protagonists' power swaps.
However, the movie suffers from a convoluted plot, juggling too many characters, locations, and side stories simultaneously, leading to a lack of investment in certain elements. The villain, while having a clear drive, feels underdeveloped and reminiscent of past two-dimensional Marvel antagonists. The film's reliance on Disney Plus shows for a complete understanding may alienate viewers who haven't watched them, posing a potential challenge for those seeking a standalone cinematic experience. Despite these issues, "The Marvels" remains a must-watch for MCU fans, offering crucial insights into the future of the universe.
It was mid bordering on decent, way better than most slops Marvel has been coming up with post MoM. The leads are decent, the scenario feel a bit rushed to be fair, especially the start, and the final fight is also underwhelming, but everything in between was good and the villain isn't as lame as some people pretend. She is threatening and already has a threatening past. This isn't some non-risky villain as professionals reviewers loved to pretend.
But unfortunately like nu-Marvel and everything post endgame, it's aimless and safe. If you watch this on streaming, you'll probably have a decent time. Less so paying full price for a cinema ticket and expecting your money to be well spent.
A fun and wacky adventure that was mostly self contained and minimally consequential. What Thor Love and Thunder tried to be.
Not as bad as Love and Thunder and the musical was held to one song. So better than expected.
With all the nervousness of Marvel, and after being disappointed with some previous Marvel movies, I was skeptical. But I liked Captain Marvel, was amazed by the story of Captain Rambeau through the series, and I love the fresh take on superhero and being a crazy fan for your idol of Ms Marvel, so I had to see this on the big screen. First evening, in an almost empty theater, but man, this did NOT disappoint. My face is still sore of all the smiling, I laughed out loud so many times, this movie is a lot of fun!!!
A bit of science babble, a bit of action, some personal moments, a not too farfetched story with a not too complex solution, and a nice continuation in the grand scheme of things being set up - I loved this!
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There was almost a consensus that this film was bad, but it is very bad. I don't know what audience Disney/Marvel wanted to reach, but it must have pleased a very small group.
The fight scenes are pathetic. The scenes with Kamala's family are at the most childish level possible.