The first critic reactions to Captain Marvel have arrived
By Erik Swann
Members of the press have seen Captain Marvel and are sharing their first reactions on social media.
Captain Marvel, the latest feature from Marvel Studios, is still a few weeks away from its wide release. However, select members of the press have already screened the film and have taken to the web to share their initial thoughts on the film. So what do they think of Carol Danvers’ first solo outing?
Captain Marvel is receiving mostly positive reactions from the press so far, with many lauding it for its action, tone and reverence to the comics. Many also seem to have enjoyed the amount of ’90s nostalgia that ‘s been infused into the film. Significant praise is also being directed at Brie Larson for her portrayal of the titular heroine:
#CaptainMarvel is (takes deep 90s breath) TOTALLY AWESOME. Never related to a Marvel character quite like Carol. She’s the stubborn witty 90s kid I like to think I am. pic.twitter.com/H6Q9s90KHA
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) February 20, 2019
#CaptainMarvel is very fun. And I am thrilled to announce Brie Larson wears my EXACT SAME NINE INCH NAILS tee for more than half the film. Seriously. I’ve never seen anyone else with this shirt.
— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) February 20, 2019
Captain Marvel is a blast! Has some cool surprises that I definitely didn't see coming, and the mystery/origin it weaves is engaging and fun. Brie Larson is awesome, and makes a fantastic first step into the MCU #CaptainMarvel pic.twitter.com/oqrRtgDQrp
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) February 20, 2019
Fans of #CaptainMarvel comics are going to love the movie. Plain and simple.
— BD (@BrandonDavisBD) February 20, 2019
The future of the MCU gets even brighter adding #CaptainMarvel to the mix. Really fell for @brielarson’s sass, strength & energy in the role. Same with @LashanaLynch too! Ben Mendelsohn is A+ casting as Talos. And yes, Goose is a scene stealer. 2nd viewing can’t come soon enough.
— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) February 20, 2019
#CaptainMarvel has a great ‘90s sci-fi vibe w/ a tone unlike any other Marvel movie, really. It’s retro & trippy, mysterious & dorky. It’s funny in surprising places & badass in all the right places. It remains entertaining because it’s always changing. It’s got the right stuff pic.twitter.com/o7AvqYY63x
— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) February 20, 2019
#CaptainMarvel was a lot of fun! Just enough ‘90s nostalgia without overdoing it. Brie Larson is great. Ditto Sam Jackson & Ben Mendelsohn. Goose the cat is purr-fect. Some nice surprises and clever decisions throughout. Cool sci-fi elements. And funny! Thumbs up! pic.twitter.com/PzzxXir8pZ
— Jim Vejvoda (@JimVejvoda) February 20, 2019
Here is my reaction: CAPTAIN MARVEL ABSOLUTELY SOARS! #HigherFurtherFaster pic.twitter.com/1YEhqIQII9
— Umberto Gonzalez (@elmayimbe) February 20, 2019
Just out of #CaptainMarvel. So many fun surprises I didn't expect + new (and old?) characters to love.
— Kara Warner (@karawarner) February 20, 2019
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These early positive reactions bode well for Captain Marvel. As with most of their films, Marvel decided to screen it early for critics, and judging by the early responses, it was the right move. Due to an embargo, which is standard for any film, full reviews will not be posted until March 5th, so things could change in terms of critical response. But based on the critical performances of past Marvel films, early positive reactions have typically been a strong indicator of long-range reception.
Captain Marvel is poised to have a massive opening weekend, with tracking pointing to an opening that could exceed $100 million. This would put it in the ranks of only two other Marvel Cinematic Universe origin stories: Iron Man and Black Panther. And it’s quite possible that these early reactions could have an impact on the tracking numbers.
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While it’s still early, it appears that Marvel Studios could have another hit on their hands. And it’s safe to say that for some fans the wait for the movie probably just got a little harder. Captain Marvel hits theaters on March 8.