Watch Free Captain Marvel Full Movie Online HD (Secret Link) & Review
Captain Marvel tells the origin story of Carol Danvers, though when viewers first meet her, she's a member of the Kree Starforce team and goes simply by the name Vers. For six years, Vers has been living on the Kree capital planet of Hala among their society and training to become an elite warrior under her mentor and commander (Jude Law), using powers bestowed upon her by the Kree after they rescued her. However, Vers doesn't remember anything about her life before arriving on Hala and struggles to know who she is without knowing her past. Then, when a Starforce mission goes awry and Vers is captured by the Kree's sworn enemy, the Skrulls - led by Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) - they dig into her memories, allowing Vers more insight into her past than she can remember.
Captain Marvel was directed by Boden and Fleck from a script they co-wrote with Geneva Robertson-Dworet (Tomb Raider) from a story by Boden, Fleck, Robertson-Dworet, Nicole Perlman (Guardians of the Galaxy) and Meg LeFauve (Inside Out). The filmmaking duo of Boden and Fleck cut their teeth on smaller budgeted dramas like It’s Kind of a Funny Story and Mississippi Grind and their talent is evidenced in the more dramatic moments of Captain Marvel. However, where the directing flounders a bit is in the action scenes. Though some are spectacular - especially those in space - others get a little lost in murky or dark scenery, as well as choppy edits and too-tight closeups. With the added troubles typical to Marvel Studios movies in terms of their CGI, Captain Marvel's action is lacking at times.
That said, Captain Marvel manages to feel fresh amid the litany of MCU movies not only by featuring a solo female protagonist, but by offering a new spin on the typical origin story. Instead of telling a linear, chronological story about the events that transpire in which an ordinary human becomes a superhero, Captain Marvel introduces a character with powers and features her diving into her past in order to move forward. It's an undoubtedly non-traditional way to tell an origin story and helps to mix up the formula just enough so that the movie manages to stand out amid the dozens of other origin films. But what further helps to set Captain Marvel apart is Carol herself and the relationships she has with the characters around her. MCU movies have nailed many kinds of friendship among men, but have struggled or outright failed to depict female friendships. In Captain Marvel, Carol and Maria's relationship is positioned as the heart of the story and it gives the film a much-needed and beautiful emotional core.
For their part, Marvel Studios has truly delivered a female hero who can easily stand side by side with Captain America, Iron Man and Thor - and fully trounce them in a fight - in Captain Marvel. Though it took 10 years and 20 films, the MCU finally has its first solo female-led film and Captain Marvel makes use of how momentus this entry is by truly going for it with a number of girl power moments - some more subtle than others. There are scenes like Wonder Woman's No Man's Land where Captain Marvel demonstrates her power with breathtaking determination and there are moments that overtly revel in Carol's strength. Both are important and both work to offer insight into who this character truly is, but they're also the kinds of moments that girls and women have been dreaming to see in their superhero movies. Eventually (hopefully), these moments won't feel so rare and precious. But for now, Captain Marvel is buoyed by moments that feel truly special.
