{"id":3846,"date":"2019-03-08T15:49:57","date_gmt":"2019-03-08T22:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=3846"},"modified":"2019-03-08T15:50:21","modified_gmt":"2019-03-08T22:50:21","slug":"captain-marvel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2019\/captain-marvel\/","title":{"rendered":"Captain Marvel \u2013 A Must-Watch for Any Superhero Fan!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvelposter.jpg?resize=152%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3853\" width=\"152\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvelposter.jpg?resize=203%2C300&amp;ssl=1 203w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvelposter.jpg?w=675&amp;ssl=1 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 152px) 100vw, 152px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Captain Marvel is an\nextraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an\nintergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Living on Earth in\n1995, she keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force\npilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover\nthe secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war\nwith the evil Skrulls. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Benjamin P. comments, \u201cThis film makes good use of its 90s setting. There are a lot of jokes\ninvolving technology and pop culture from this period that work well. Also, the\nsoundtrack has a nice selection of songs from the 90s that complement the film\nvery well.\u201d Arjun N. adds, <em>Captain Marvel <\/em>is a solid, if slightly flawed entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A\ntalented cast and savvy direction make for a crowd pleaser. Any superhero fan\nmust watch this as the hype for <em>Avengers:\nEndgame<\/em> arises.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captain Marvel<br>Benjamin P., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Captain\nMarvel<\/em> is a fun, if sometimes flawed superhero\nadventure that further develops the cosmic landscape of the Marvel movies with\ngood performances from Brie Larson and Samuel L. Jackson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Wm3d0JBm0iA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.a.jpg?resize=150%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3852\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.a.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.a.jpg?w=666&amp;ssl=1 666w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Captain\nMarvel<\/em> takes place in 1995 and follows Vers, a Kree\nwarrior with flaming fists on her way to becoming Captain Marvel who finds\nherself on Earth after a mission gone wrong. She teams up with a detective\nnamed Nick Fury to pick apart the secrets of her past. Meanwhile, Vers has to\nstop the shapeshifting Skrulls from infiltrating the planet and putting an end\nto the war with the Kree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I like the performances in this film. Brie Larson\nis good as Captain Marvel and brings an understated verve to the role. Larson\nis good at delivering quips, but also has a few pretty powerful moments in her\nperformance that help develop Captain Marvel as a character. Samuel L. Jackson\nis also good as Nick Fury. This is a different Fury from what we&#8217;re used to\nwith Jackson\noffering some nuanced clues about the changes Fury will face in the future. In\nLarson and Jackson\u2019s third onscreen collaboration, the duo brings great\nchemistry and the scenes with them playing off of each other are easily some of\nthis film\u2019s best moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.b.jpg?resize=225%2C147&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3851\" width=\"225\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.b.jpg?resize=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.b.jpg?resize=768%2C502&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.b.jpg?resize=1024%2C669&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.b.jpg?w=1530&amp;ssl=1 1530w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This film makes good use of its 90s setting.\nThere are a lot of jokes involving technology and pop culture from this period\nthat work well. Also, the soundtrack has a nice selection of songs from the 90s\nthat complement the film very well. The setting doesn&#8217;t feels like an attempt\nto cash in on nostalgia, but the 90s theme gives the film a more pronounced\ntone and humor. I also really enjoyed the element of mystery that comes with\nthe Skrulls\u2019 ability to shapeshift into anyone and its clever use throughout\nthe film. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I do find quite a few flaws with this film. Jude\nLaw\u2019s performance as Yon-Ragg, the Kree leader, is disappointing. He feels so\nself-serious; it&#8217;s as if he\u2019s in a different movie. There is a lot of\nexposition throughout the first half that, after a while, is a chore to listen\nto. Action scenes range from well-choreographed to hard to tell what is going\non.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend this film for ages 9 to 18, for some\nsci-fi violence and language and give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. <em>Captain Marvel<\/em> falls a bit short of\nbeing completely marvelous, but it&#8217;s enjoyable and well worth the price of\nadmission. I recommend you go see this film when it comes out on March 8, 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Captain Marvel<br>By Arjun Nair, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 17<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Z1BCujX3pw8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Captain Marvel <\/em>is a solid, if slightly flawed entry in the Marvel\nCinematic Universe. A talented cast and savvy direction make for a crowd\npleaser. Any superhero fan must watch this as the hype for <em>Avengers: Endgame<\/em> arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.c.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3850\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.c.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.c.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.c.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.c.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The story follows Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) as she becomes one\nof the universe\u2019s most powerful heroes. Set in the 90s, this adventure follows\nher struggle to regain her past as one mysterious incident created her powers.\nAmidst this, a galactic war arises between the Kree, her brethren, and the\nSkrulls, shapeshifting fugitives, as Carol remains the only one powerful enough\nto end the war. This war takes to Earth, with S.H.I.E.L.D. in its adolescence\ninvestigating. With this, Carol must team up with no other than a nascent Nick\nFury (Samuel L. Jackson) as the two investigate all sides to this war.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.e.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3848\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.e.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.e.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.e.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.e.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Brie Larson, as Carol Danvers,\nsurprised me and is my favorite character as she is nothing like what the\ncontroversial trailers portrayed &#8211; hardened and emotionless. In fact, she is\nvery sassy and witty, like Tony Stark, and even humanizes the character with\nher relatable struggles. Sure she is stoic and hardened to some extent, but she\ndoes everything she needs to, as audiences need to be sold of her importance in\nnot just <em>Avengers: Endgame<\/em>, but the\nwhole MCU, and that\u2019s exactly what we get. Samuel L. Jackson, as Nick Fury, is\nabsolutely incredible, even if certain character decisions from a writing\nstandpoint are very questionable, with one reveal just baffling. The dynamics\nbetween Danvers\nand Fury is one of the movie\u2019s best, with a buddy cop feel to it. It is\ninvesting to watch the younger, more inexperienced Fury, with certain nods to\nhis future being a neat addition. The same goes to Clark Gregg as Phil Coulson.\nIt is a welcome surprise to see the simpler days of these two. Ben Mendelsohn,\nas Talos, also gives his all with his Skrull leader a formidable foe and he is\nmore charismatic for it. As twists and turns reveal, he and his race became a\nsympathetic asset, with their kind being one of the most intriguing amongst the\nMCU roster. Last but not least, Jude Law, as Yon-Rogg, is interesting in his\nmentorship of Carol, and the twists regarding his character add for an\nemotional edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.d.jpg?resize=225%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3849\" width=\"225\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.d.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.d.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.d.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/CaptainMarvel.d.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Anna\nBoden and Ryan Fledge aptly direct the film, with a stylish approach somewhat like\n<em>Thor: Ragnarok<\/em>. Every scene is well\nproduced, but the style and vision are sometimes lost amongst the craft. The\nspecial effects are mostly on standard, but the de-aging effects for Samuel L.\nJackson and Clark Gregg rise far above the standard. They don\u2019t look fake, and\nall expressions are truly natural. We are truly in the future of seamless CGI. My\nfavorite scene is when Danvers\ntruly becomes Captain Marvel, unleashing her full power amongst an enemy crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nmessage of this film is to never give up. Danvers\ntakes several hits, to the point of giving up, but she always rises up to the\nchallenge. I give this film 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18\ndue to some intense violence and language. The movie released in theaters on March\n8,<sup>, <\/sup>2019, so check it out.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Captain Marvel is an extraterrestrial Kree warrior who finds herself caught in the middle of an intergalactic battle between her people and the Skrulls. Living on Earth in 1995, she keeps having recurring memories of another life as U.S. Air Force pilot Carol Danvers. With help from Nick Fury, Captain Marvel tries to uncover the secrets of her past while harnessing her special superpowers to end the war with the evil Skrulls. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Benjamin P. comments, \u201cThis film makes good use of its 90s setting. There are a lot of jokes involving technology and pop culture from this period that work well. Also, the soundtrack has a nice selection of songs from the 90s that complement the film very well.\u201d Arjun N. adds, Captain Marvel is a solid, if slightly flawed entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A talented cast and savvy direction make for a crowd pleaser. 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