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Captain Marvel Storyline

Set in the 1990s, Captain Marvel tells the origin story of Carol Danvers, a former U.S. Air Force pilot who becomes one of the universe’s most powerful heroes. After a mysterious crash and memory loss, Carol is living as “Vers” on the Kree homeworld, trained as a warrior and sent to battle the shape-shifting Skrulls.

During a mission gone wrong, Carol crash-lands on Earth — and begins to uncover the truth about her past, her powers, and her identity. Teaming up with a younger Nick Fury, Carol tracks the Skrulls while piecing together lost memories that reveal her connection to Earth and the Tesseract, a powerful cosmic artifact.

As truths unravel and alliances shift, Carol discovers the extent of her power — and must decide where she truly belongs. With her full abilities unlocked, she becomes a one-woman force strong enough to stop intergalactic threats and inspire the future of the Avengers.

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Captain Marvel Review - 9/10 Rating

We rated Captain Marvel a strong 9/10 — a confident, empowering origin story with a refreshing 90s twist and a powerhouse performance from Brie Larson.

The film introduces Carol Danvers with intrigue and mystery, cleverly blending sci-fi with a grounded human story. As Carol peels back the lies told to her by the Kree, she reclaims not only her memories but her agency — making her journey one of self-discovery and liberation. The amnesia plotline adds emotional depth as she reconnects with her best friend Maria Rambeau and finds purpose beyond duty.

Larson brings both strength and warmth to the role, making Carol relatable and formidable in equal measure. Samuel L. Jackson’s younger, more light-hearted Nick Fury adds fun chemistry, and Goose the cat (or Flerken!) steals every scene he’s in.

The film’s action sequences are solid, but it’s the emotional moments and themes of empowerment that really stand out. By the end, Captain Marvel establishes herself as a major player in the MCU — and a new kind of hero for a new era.

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Captain Marvel Trivia

Did You Know?

  • Set in 1995, the film is a prequel to most of the MCU and features a de-aged Samuel L. Jackson and Clark Gregg to portray younger versions of Nick Fury and Agent Coulson.
  • The soundtrack is packed with 90s hits, including songs from Nirvana, No Doubt, TLC, and Garbage, helping establish the film’s nostalgic tone.
  • Goose the cat is based on Chewie from the comics, but his name was changed to Goose in a nod to Top Gun.
  • Captain Marvel was the first female-led MCU film, released just before Avengers: Endgame and setting the stage for Carol’s key role in the finale.
  • Brie Larson trained for nine months in judo, boxing, and wrestling to prepare for the physically demanding role.
  • Stan Lee’s cameo features him reading the script for Mallrats, referencing his real-life appearance in the 1995 film — one of his most meta cameos.

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