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Box Office: ‘The Marvels’ Gets Grounded With MCU’s Second-Lowest Opening Day Ever (variety.com)
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[–] Veraxus@kbin.social 10 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (3 children)

I keep hearing that it’s legitimately good… but I still have no idea what it’s about, other than it includes some characters who haven’t even been given enough background so far for me to care.

This seems like a John Carter of Mars level of marketing bed-soiling.

[–] June@lemm.ee 7 points 10 months ago

It has some real weak spots, namely in the pacing because they just didn’t let anything breath. There are a ton of cuts that just feel rushed. A good, spoiler free, example: we meet Kamala again after, apparently, having become a seasoned local hero even though the last time we saw her she was brand new and figuring out her abilities. They could have spent a few minutes showing her growth, but they don’t. They treat the character like a well known and established character when she really isn’t, especially considering she was introduced on D+, which a lot of people have been skipping.

Otherwise, I really enjoyed it. It’s legitimately hilarious, and the interaction between Carole, Monica, and Kamala is super fun. Especially Kamala. The setup for the next phase is really strong, and has me excited about what’s to come.

[–] EarthlingHazard@lemm.ee 4 points 10 months ago

So I saw it on Friday. It did feel a little generic super hero but I liked the bits with Ms. marvel and her family. I wouldn't call it a bad Marvel movie but it's definitely better than the newest ant man

[–] MelastSB@sh.itjust.works 1 points 10 months ago

I'm still sad for John Carter