The Marvels is a better movie than you’ve been told

The opening weekend of The Marvels was mediocre at best for a Marvel Studios release. Media outlets had set up the film for box office failure with numerous articles about “superhero movies fatigue.” Admittedly, I was reluctant to head to a movie theater and plunk down $15 with such predetermined low expectations. But I had three hours free, an excellent movie theater close by, and my choice of seating at my desired viewing time.

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Marvel Cinema Universe welcomes Captain Marvel

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The hype for “Captain Marvel” has been steadily growing since “Avengers: Infinity War” debuted in 2018. Indeed, the enduring Marvel Cinema Universe finds itself in a state of transition. Several key members of the Avengers will be departing the franchise in the near future. Marvel Studios needs the worldwide release of  the Captain Marvel movie to capture the imagination of fans. So how does Brie Larson stack up playing the title role?

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Captain Marvel and Mary Poppins to the Rescue!

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Female Superhero movies such as the upcoming Disney Marvel Studios release of Captain Marvel aims to change the dynamic in the traditionally male-dominated action genre. It’s not surprising to see that Disney has also tapped into one of its classic icons, Mary Poppins, a hero in her own right, in the highly anticipated sequel, Mary Poppins Returns. Both films feature strong female leads with a broad appeal to audiences of all ages. The first trailers for each movie will only add to the hype.

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