The Marvels is the sequel to the 2019 MCU blockbuster Captain Marvel. I don’t need to inform anyone how bad the last three years have been for superhero movies, especially for Marvel Studios. Once at the top of the food chain, now Marvel is struggling to churn out a decent product, be it movies or TV shows. If you haven’t noticed there is literally no hype for the sequel. A momentary buzz happens whenever the studio releases some new promotional footage but other then that no one is talking about The Marvels. Thanks to the SAG-AFTRA strike, Marvel can’t properly promote the film so there goes another chance at marketing. But what about the material of the film? Is it any good on that front? Unlike anything Marvel has done in the last three years? Well, let’s find out.
The Marvels Reviews Round-Up: Marvel’s Worst?
Kristen Maldonado (movie critic) – “‘The Marvels’ is the most fun I’ve had watching a superhero movie in a while! It’s hilarious, action-packed & full of girl power. Kamala was a stand out & so many moments surprised me. There was a great balance of the team, while dropping shocking bombs that will change EVERYTHING.“
Nate Richard – “I went into ‘The Marvels’ with extremely low expectations and it wasn’t half bad. Iman Villani and Teyonah Parris are easily the highlights. Love their chemistry with Brie Larson. Unfortunately, the story is a huge mess with an underutilized villain and an underwhelming finale.”
Molly Freeman (Screen Rant) – “‘The Marvels’ is an absolute BLAST!! Nia DaCosta knocked it out of the park; Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris & Iman Vellani are fantastic, their characters’ dynamic is genuinely so delightful & heartwarming. The movie is everything Marvel does best!!”
Ross Bonaime (Collider) – “‘The Marvels’ is short, sweet, and a hell of a lot of fun. The main trio is a blast together and it’s great to have action sequences that are exciting again. Probably the most charmed I’ve been by a MCU film since No Way Home, and I can’t wait to see what this film leads to…”
Rachel Leishman (The Mary Sue) – “‘The Marvels’ is so much fun, action-packed goodness, but genuinely hilarious and exciting to watch from start to finish. I love my girls so much and seeing them fight all three together truly is so special. Higher, further, faster baby!”
Nora Dominick (BuzzFeed) – “it’s no secret i adore captain marvel and wandavision, so ‘The Marvels’ is something i knew I’d have fun with. brie larson, teyonah parris, and iman vellani’s chemistry made this one for me — they had superb comedic timing together but also beautifully worked in the touching scenes”
Clayton Davis (Variety) – “‘The Marvels’ worked for me. Female Avengers team-up movie packs in chuckles, cats, hairballs, and musical sequences. Much more episodic than a cinematic endeavor, but I think that’s its greatest strength. Great post-credits. Loved my leading lady trio. Great visual effects. Jersey City represent!”
Kristen Lopez (The Wrap) – “‘The Marvels’ has serious script issues to be sure but it’s so charming and colorful and fun it’s easy to overlook. Imán avellano steals the show. Teyonnah Parris and Brie Larson are great. And give me more Flerkins any day.”
Alex Zalben (Decider) – “Absolutely love the laugh-out-loud body-switching comedy at the heart of ‘The Marvels.’ The main trio get to be adorable goofs, and Iman Vellani in particular is a national treasure. The Big Superhero Plot™️ doesn’t come together as well, but overall a fun low-stakes adventure.”
Sabrina Graves (Gizmodo) – “Nia DaCosta’s ‘The Marvels’ is a fun cosmic chase across the stars with exciting new directions for our heroes. It’s an endearing smartly contained tight story about found family. Ms. Marvel is the standout with Iman Vellani as every Marvel fan’s proxy. Parris and Larson shine.”
Laura Sirikul (writer and reviewer) – “‘The Marvels’ is a fun movie w/ Iman Vellani’s Kamala being the highlight of the film. The fight scenes were fun. It has cheesy, whimsical moments and plots that seem out of place. It also suffers from the same villain issue & some CGI problems.”
Daniel Howat (Next Best Picture) – “‘The Marvels’ is pretty all over the place, with a truly silly plot, but still manages to be light on its feet. It’s often really funny, mostly thanks to Iman Vellani – a STAR. Fun body-switching action, and doesn’t take itself too seriously. Not great, but far from a disaster.”
Carson Timar (reviewer) – “‘The Marvels’ is the most fun I have had at a MCU film in awhile! While the actual conflict is convoluted and boring, and the narrative is a complete mess at times, the charisma and comedy lands most of the time with Iman Vellani stealing the show with her feature MCU debut!”
Meaghan Darwish (Insider) – “Saw ‘The Marvels’ tonight and had an absolute blast. Laughed A LOT, and enjoyed watching Iman Vellani, Brie Larson & Teyonah Parris kick some serious butt as Kamala Khan, Carol Danvers & Monica Rambeau. Oh, and the Flerken? Absolutely delightful.”
The Marvels is slated to release in theatres near you on 10th November 2023.
If you have any questions regarding The Marvels, feel free to ask in the comments below. For more content, stay tuned. As usual, like, subscribe and share our articles as we here are trying to build a community of people High on Cinema!
