We’ve been waiting more than a decade for the first female-driven Marvel film to hit screens, and the time is finally here! Critics were treated to a first look at Captain MarvelOpens in a new tab tonight, and it looks like we were right to be excited about this one: The reactions are glowing, with plenty of praise for the film’s stars, soundtrack, and effects.
Captain Marvel stars Brie Larson as Carol Danvers, a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot who’s turned into one of the galaxy’s mightiest heroesOpens in a new tab. After the Los Angeles preview screening, critics flocked to Twitter to praise Larson’s history-making turn as the first solo female action heroOpens in a new tab to headline a film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
#CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab is pure joy. I cannot wait for the generation of little girls who will grow up with Carol Danvers as a hero.
— Devan Coggan (@devancoggan) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
Captain Marvel is everything that I hoped it would be. It feels completely unlike any other Marvel film. A unique and fresh take on an origin story that feels new. Brie Larson is fantastic as Carol Danvers. This is one of my favorite Marvel movies of all time. #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/0ou7HU93MYOpens in a new tab
— Scott Menzel (@TheOtherScottM) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
YASSSS wow, do dudes feel this good after action movies all the time?! #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab #reactionOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/yhWWDaPc8HOpens in a new tab
— Markeia McCarty (@markeiamccarty) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
There’s an earnestness to #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab that feels different than other MCU films. I got chills watching Carol Danvers get back up over & over & over again.
— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
They did it. That was my girl. ‘#HigherFurtherFasterOpens in a new tab, baby.’
— Amy Dallen (@enthusiamy) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
But it sounds like Brie isn’t the only cast member who excels in the film. Ben Mendelsohn, who plays the villainous Talos, and Carol’s pet cat GooseOpens in a new tab are also major highlights.
The future of the MCU gets even brighter adding #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab to the mix. Really fell for @brielarsonOpens in a new tab’s sass, strength & energy in the role. Same with @LashanaLynchOpens in a new tab 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, 2019Opens in a new tab
#CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab is a great origin story. Brie’s buddy cop chemistry with @SamuelLJacksonOpens in a new tab is so much fun and her relationship with Lashana Lynch is the real heart of it. Ben Mendelsohn and the cat both steal the show.
— Peter Sciretta (@slashfilm) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
My kingdom for a Nick Fury & Goose buddy comedy #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab
— Angie J. Han (@ajhan) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
CAPTAIN MARVEL isn’t what I expected based on marketing. It’s pretty much an “all in” cosmic space movie. Also, it’s a lot weirder than I expected. Ben Mendelsohn is awesome as Talos.
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
#CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab was my ultimate 90s nerd girl fever dream + a cat. ?? ? ✈️ Ben Mendelssohn gives Samuel L Jackson a run for his scene-stealer $$$. But it’s ultimately cool AF to see @brielarsonOpens in a new tab harness the power of being “just a girl” ? pic.twitter.com/bFHUwa3Gb8Opens in a new tab
— Angelique Jackson (@angelique814) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
Others were hyped on the film’s ’90s nostalgia, with what sounds like a totally rad soundtrack.
#CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab 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/H6Q9s90KHAOpens in a new tab
— Ash Crossan (@AshCrossan) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
#CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab 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, 2019Opens in a new tab
Some initial #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab reactions:
1. Cat people will love this movie.
2. Several truly magnificent music moments for this 90s kid.
3. Carol’s hero moment was very cathartic/true to the female experience, imho.
4. The MCU feels more complete now that Carol is in it. ♥️— Kayti Burt (@kaytiburt) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
And not wacky weird like the GOTG movies. Think more “Rey snapping into endless mirrors” from The Last Jedi type scenes. Also, finally, the MCU and a Nirvana song come together (as Kurt Cobain wanted)
— Mike Ryan (@mikeryan) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
And, because this is a Marvel movie, it looks like we can expect some surprises.
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 #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab pic.twitter.com/oqrRtgDQrpOpens in a new tab
— Eric Eisenberg (@eeisenberg) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
Lots of fun Easter eggs in #CaptainMarvelOpens in a new tab that link it to the history and other films in the MCU. Watch closely.
— Anna Klassen (@AnnaJKlassen) February 20, 2019Opens in a new tab
Suffice it to say, we are utterly thrilled to see what the buzz is all about when Captain Marvel soars into theaters March 8.
Images: Disney, Marvel
