Captain Marvel (2019)
66%RT Audience Score: 45%
Awards & Nominations: 9 wins & 56 nominations
Packed with action, humor, and visual thrills, Captain Marvel introduces the MCU’s latest hero with an origin story that makes effective use of the franchise’s signature formula
Captain Marvel is a movie that will make you feel like you’re watching another Marvel movie, but with a badass square-jawed Bri Larson as the lead. The chemistry between Larson and Lynch is undeniable, and Lynch brings depth, love, and believability to Maria. The lackluster writing and serviceable production may make it a letdown, but it’s still diverting. Plus, it’s a film you should be proud to let your children watch because it will inspire them to understand that there should be no limits on what women can achieve. Overall, it’s a hugely enjoyable, funny, and masterfully put together offering from Marvel and Disney. Plus, they actually shoot in daylight at some honest-to-god recognizable locations in this one.
Production Company(ies)
Fantasy Films, Bryna Productions N.V., Zvaluw
Distributor
Walt Disney
Release Type
Theatrical, Theatrical (Wide)
Filming Location(s)
Shaver Lake, California, USA
MPAA / Certificate
Rated PG-13 for sequences of sci-fi violence and action, and brief suggestive language
Year of Release
2019
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Color:Color
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Sound mix:12-Track Digital Sound IMAX 6-Track Auro 11.1 Dolby Atmos Dolby Surround 7.1 Sonics-DDP Dolby Digital
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Aspect ratio:2.39 : 1
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Runtime:2h 4m
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Language(s):English
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Country of origin:United States
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Release date:Release Date (Theaters): Mar 8, 2019 Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 28, 2019
Genre(s)
Action/Adventure
Keyword(s)
starring Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Annette Bening, Jude Law, directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, written by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Jac Schaeffer, produced by Kevin Feige, action, adventure, fantasy, PG-13, box office, budget, reviewed by Keah Brown, Brent McKnight, Tim Cogshell, Michael Sragow, Monique Jones, Linda Marric, Brian Eggert, Lonita Cook, Nicholas Oon, Kip Mooney, Laura Potier, Captain Marvel, MCU, superhero, Kree, Skrulls, U.S Air Force, Carol Danvers, Nick Fury, Ronan, Maria Rambeau, Talos, Keller, Korath, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Atmos, Walt Disney, female lead, origin story, intergalactic battle, special superpowers, 1995, extraterrestrial warrior, secrets of her past, feminist, Tony Stark, Stan Lee cameo, ’90s music, MCU franchise formula, Avengers: Endgame
Worldwide gross: $1,128,462,972
Worldwide gross (inflation-adjusted): $1,303,887,664
Worldwide gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 66
Worldwide tickets sold (est.): 142,190,585
US/Canada gross: $426,829,839
US/Canada gross (inflation-adjusted): $493,182,475
US/Canada gross ranking (inflation-adjusted): 81
US/Canada opening weekend: $153,433,423
US/Canada opening weekend (inflation-adjusted): $177,285,345
US/Canada opening weekend ranking (inflation-adjusted): 22
Budget and Earnings Details
Production budget (est.): $160,000,000
Production budget (inflation-adjusted): $184,872,726
Production budget ranking: 140
Marketing and distribution budget (inflation-adjusted est.): $99,553,963
Box office net earnings to date (inflation-adjusted est.): $1,019,460,974
ROI to date (est.): 358%
ROI ranking: 386
Samuel L. Jackson – Nick Fury
Ben Mendelsohn – Talos, Keller
Djimon Hounsou – Korath
Lee Pace – Ronan
Lashana Lynch – Maria Rambeau
Director(s)
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Writer(s)
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, Geneva Robertson-Dworet, Jac Schaeffer
Producer(s)
Kevin Feige
Film Festivals
Awards & Nominations
9 wins & 56 nominations
Academy Awards
All Critics (544) | Top Critics (90) | Fresh (429) | Rotten (115)
The chemistry between Larson and Lynch propels the last half of the movie; Lynch brings depth, love, and believability to Maria.
March 12, 2021
Keah Brown
Bitch Media
TOP CRITIC
“Captain Marvel” has things going for it that elevate it a bit above the pack and provide more cultural oomph and import, but despite that, this is also a Marvel movie that feels like another Marvel movie.
June 30, 2020 | Rating: B
Brent McKnight
Seattle Times
TOP CRITIC
I like this character and I like this movie. Bri [Larson] is a square-jawed badass.
September 20, 2019
Tim Cogshell
FilmWeek (KPCC – NPR Los Angeles)
TOP CRITIC
Lacking a unifying vision and a charismatic star performance, this film is less a big-screen comic than a patchwork quilt.
March 21, 2019
Michael Sragow
Film Comment Magazine
TOP CRITIC
Captain Marvel is a film you should be proud to let your children watch. It will inspire them to understand there should be no limits on what women can achieve
March 13, 2019
Monique Jones
Shadow and Act
TOP CRITIC
A hugely enjoyable, funny and masterfully put together offering from Marvel and Disney.
March 12, 2019 | Rating: 4/5
Linda Marric
The Jewish Chronicle
TOP CRITIC
Unfortunately, the lackluster writing and serviceable production diminish the basic thrills we expect from the MCU, making Captain Marvel a letdown, if only because of its vast potential. It remains diverting, and that’s all.
March 3, 2022 | Rating: 2.5/4
Brian Eggert
Deep Focus Review
There’s some great visual humor. Once you get on Earth things start picking up.
September 30, 2021
Lonita Cook
KCTV5 News at 9
Despite many redeeming qualities about Captain Marvel, I found it to be a very safe film with slightly heavy-handed elements, which wasn’t very exciting.
September 3, 2021 | Rating: 6.5/10
Nicholas Oon
Maximum Hype (YouTube)
This feels like a very by-committee MCU entry. At least they actually shoot in daylight at some honest-to-god recognizable locations in this one.
August 17, 2021 | Rating: B
Kip Mooney
College Movie Review
Carol Danvers takes us on her journey to understanding that her power does not need to be given to her; she can empower herself.
August 16, 2021 | Rating: 4/5
Laura Potier
Outtake Mag
By repeatedly emphasizing resilience, Captain Marvel makes an effective role model for girls and boys alike.
July 22, 2021
Robin Holabird
KUNR (Reno, NV)…
Plot
After crashing an experimental aircraft, Air Force pilot Carol Danvers is discovered by the Kree and trained as a member of the elite Starforce Military under the command of her mentor Yon-Rogg. Six years later, after escaping to Earth while under attack by the Skrulls, Danvers begins to discover there’s more to her past. With help from S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury, they set out to unravel the truth.
Trivia
Goofs / Tidbits
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