The Marvels survey roundup; Does the unused MCU film awe pundits.
1 min read 11/10/2023, 12:30 AM IST
The Marvels generated mixed reviews, scoring a 60% on Rotten Tomatoes after 136 reviews. A direct sequel to 2019’s “Captain Marvel,” the film interweaves narrative threads from the 2022 miniseries “Ms. ” Directed by Nia DaCosta, with co-writers Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik, the main cast features the return of Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan. Notable additions include Zawe Ashton, Park Seo-joon and Samuel L. Jackson
The official synopsis reveals that Carol Danvers, after reclaiming her identity from the Kree, faces unforeseen consequences that thrust her into an unstable universe. The story unfolds as her mission leads her to a wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, mixing her powers with those of Ms. Marvel and Captain Monica Rambeau. The trio must come together to save the universe.
Mashable’s Kristy Puchko found “The Marvels” a rough ride, feeling hampered by MCU compromises that overshadowed its star-studded cast and directorial talent. On the other hand, Moira MacDonald of the Seattle Times described the film as surprisingly likable, offering an enjoyable trip through the universe with three friendly heroes as guides.
Christian Holub of Entertainment Weekly praised Kamala’s character development, noting her excitement at being in a major Marvel film, creating infectious enthusiasm among audiences. Meanwhile, Mick LaSalle of the San Francisco Chronicle appreciated the film’s brevity (105 minutes) but admitted that “The Marvels” lacks significant depth in its story.
In short, “Les Merveilles” seems to have provoked mixed reactions among critics, some expressing disappointment with the film’s crowded atmosphere and compromises, while others were find joy in the endearing qualities and development of characters like Kamala Khan.
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