The Marvels is an uproariously fun and action-packed comic book movie that's made all the more delightful by the heartwarming dynamic of the leads.
The third cinematic entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 5, The Marvels serves as a sequel to Marvel Studios' 2019 success, Captain Marvel, while also introducing characters from the Disney+ shows WandaVision and Ms. Marvel to the big screen. Despite highlights like Spider-Man: No Way Home and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, MCU Phases 4 and 5 have struggled to connect with audiences, especially after the massive success of Avengers: Endgame.
Close Directed by Nia DaCosta from a script she co-wrote with Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik , The Marvels hits the ground running, plunging audiences into the world of the MCU while making sure not to leave any viewer behind, even those who may be new to the universe. The first act — which reminds viewers of Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel and Monica's stories thus far — deftly manages to strike a balance between recap and establishing the movie's story so it doesn't drag.
In 2019's Captain Marvel, Larson's Carol was more of a stoic warrior, but The Marvels is set 30 years later, and the character has evolved into a solitary and sometimes awkward hero. Carol's relationship with Monica is fraught by her 30-year absence and the death of Monica's mother/Carol's best friend Maria , while Kamala is a breath of fresh air who's simply excited to be included.
Ultimately, The Marvels is exactly what Marvel Studios does best — a fun superhero movie that mixes the silliness of the comics with exciting action scenes and grounded, relatable stories for its characters. Of course, that means it still labors under some of the issues that have plagued Marvel movies for the last two decades, primarily a largely uninteresting villain.
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