Captain Marvel - The Review

I am a giant superhero fan. Anyone who knows me would say the same thing. Both Marvel and DC have such fascinating universes, complexed characters and storylines that go beyond our own imagination. They have birthed some of the most iconic pop culture figures ever. Spider-Man, Batman and Iron Man are just some of the most famous examples from the comic book world.

Captain Marvel is the first Marvel film with a woman as the lead role. Soon to become the most powerful being in the universe, Carol Danvers made her theatrical debut this March.

Growing up, I was exposed to superhero films that just dealt with storylines revolving around men and their love interests. Captain Marvel is a film I would have loved to have seen when I was younger. Throughout the film, Carol is told to hide her emotions and to reduce herself to make those around her feel superior. I connected to the storyline. I was able to relate to the issues that Carol was facing. Sure, I am not a superhero but doesn’t mean I can’t dream. Carol stood her ground throughout the film and used all of her strength for the final battle.

What I love about this film is the plot as well as the characters. I found myself caring for an alien cat, a shape-shifting alien and a group of shape-shifting aliens.

DISCLAIMER – I do not remember Jude Law’s character’s name and so I will keep referring to him as Jude Law, which is reasonable.

During the last fight when Carol was face to face with Jude Law, I realised just how powerful she is. He wanted to fight her and for her to keep her powers to herself and fight him with just her hands. Throughout, Carol is told to listen to people constantly and do as she is told, but then Carol throws Jude Law into a rock a mile away and she gained all of my respect and love. He had it coming and I also loved how Carol didn’t take the easy option. Any other superheroes would have killed their enemy. If we look back at Guardians of The Galaxy, Man of Steel and Black Panther, the enemies of the hero dies. Instead, Carol sends Jude Law back to their home planet and spares his life. This is so powerful. Carol acknowledges her position but she is fed up with the death and violence between the Kree and the Skrulls and she allows Jude Law to go back home.

As a young woman, I left the cinema feeling like I could take on the world and I had the power to do whatever I want. Films like that are so important to me. Films that you can take something away from are vital in cinema. I have seen so many films and I finished watching them and didn’t understand what message I was meant to take away from it. Captain Marvel told me and thousands of other girls that you can be your hero, the same message that Wonder Woman gave me back in 2017. I learnt that I am powerful and clever and that people will try and tell you to hold back, but you have to do things your own way.