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The Marvels — Review: An Enjoyable Ride with Three Very Likeable Leads
by KJ Proulx
When it comes to the character of Captain Marvel, the fan base has always seemed to be so negative. I personally have enjoyed Brie Larson’s portrayal of the character and enjoyed the first film for the most part. Hearing that her story was shifting to include two other Marvel heroes as co-leads had me raising an eyebrow, but I’m always open to things changing. My biggest concern about The Marvels before seeing it was the fact that two series’ on Disney+ seemed to be a prerequisite first. I’ve been following the entire franchise from start to finish (including the shows), and I really liked the character of Ms. Marvel, so I found myself excited. I can see how viewers who haven’t followed the shows would be turned off though, which is a real problem this franchise is facing at the moment. Let’s dive deeper, but also review this film on its own, which I did have a good time with.
The Marvels picks up after the events of Captain Marvel, Wandavision, and Ms. Marvel. At a mere hour and 45 minutes, the film jumps right into it. The three of them begin to switch places after being exposed to energy. They quickly have to learn to work as a team to stop a looming threat. The Kree are back, led by Dar Benn (Zawe Ashton), and her motivations are all because of a storyline that feels forced to…
