Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Captain Marvel

There has been a lot of talk about the SJW (Social Justice Warrior) (it can be a bit preachy) aspect of the new Marvel Studios/Disney film: Captain Marvel.

Most of it has to do with Captain Marvel herself.

Some people have complained that she is too arrogant, full of herself and rather haughty.

Come on people!  Captain Marvel is former fighter jet pilot Carol Danvers.  Carol is a top notch Top Gun who rivals and sometimes exceeds her male counterparts when it comes to flight, fight and tactical skills.

Give the lady her due!  She certainly shouldn’t be a timid, easily flustered or indecisive individual!

The film deals with origin of Captain Marvel: how she obtained her powers, her search for her human identity and her prowess as a Kree warrior.

Having obtained incredible power and trained as Kree warrior (kind of an intergalactic cop) Captain Marvel polices threats to the Kree and after returning to Earth-threat to humanity.

She reluctantly teams with a young Nick Fury to fight against the shape-changing alien Skrulls (Marvel Comics’ first cosmic enemy as seen in Fantastic Four #2) who threaten to take over the Earth and are the sworn enemies of the Kree.

Set in the 1990s the film follows Captain Marvel and Nick Fury as they scramble to save humanity when Earth is caught in the middle of a battle between the Kree and Skrulls.

You’re sure to love the 1990’s references and nostalgic moments as well as the wardrobes, vehicles, popular trends and other late 20th Century sights, sounds and social norms.

Besides some kick-butt action the film is packed with humor, some touching moments (especially when it concerns a certain cat named Goose and Carol’s friendship with her old fighter pal) and some starling revelations that tie-in to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

There are a few surprising and unexpected moments (concerning the Skrulls and Carol’s transformation) and you sense a real sense of conflict as Carol Danvers struggles with her humanity and her loyalty to the Kree.

But, things are not always as they appear and that especially applies as to who are your enemies and who are your friends.

The Blu-ray/Digital Mode Combo Pack also includes featurettes on Nick Fury, the Skrulls and Kree, an audio commentary, deleted scenes, a gag reel, a Big Hero Moment and much more.



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