Captain Marvel (2019)
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A woman with immense power must navigate a galactic conflict and reclaim her identity as a human pilot.
The story
Set in 1995, the story follows Danvers as she becomes Captain Marvel after Earth is caught in a galactic conflict. Following a crash-landing on Earth, Danvers is pursued by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents while being hunted by the Kree and Skrulls. As she works with Nick Fury to uncover the truth of her past, she must navigate the complexities of her dual identity as a human and a powerful being. The narrative explores her journey to reclaim her memories and understand her role in a war between two alien empires, all while trying to protect Earth from the escalating conflict.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
In 1995, a Kree soldier named Vers, suffering from amnesia, is captured by Skrulls and crash-lands in Los Angeles. She is found by S.H.I.E.L.D. agents Nick Fury and Phil Coulson. While investigating her origins, she discovers she is actually Carol Danvers, a human pilot who gained superpowers after an accident involving a light-speed engine. She teams up with Fury and her former friend Maria Rambeau to find the truth. They learn that the Skrulls are refugees fleeing a war with the Kree. Danvers eventually confronts the Kree and removes a limiter on her powers, allowing her to reach her full potential. She defeats the Kree forces and helps the Skrulls find a new home. The film concludes with Fury establishing a plan to find more heroes like her, and a mid-credits scene shows her reuniting with the Avengers' circle.
- First release year
- 2019
- Runtime (minutes)
- 124
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- Anna Boden; Ryan Fleck
- Writers
- Anna Boden · screenplay; Ryan Fleck · screenplay; Geneva Robertson-Dworet · screenplay; Nicole Perlman · story; Meg LeFauve · story
- Cast and characters
- Brie Larson · Carol Danvers / Vers / Captain Marvel; Samuel L. Jackson · Nick Fury; Ben Mendelsohn · Talos and Keller; Djimon Hounsou · Korath; Lee Pace · Ronan the Accuser; Lashana Lynch · Maria Rambeau; Gemma Chan · Minn-Erva; Annette Bening · the Supreme Intelligence and Mar-Vell / Dr. Wendy Lawson
- Genres
- superhero
- Themes
- identity; dual identity; sacrifice
- Tone and mood
- action; heroic
- Premise and plot tags
- superhero; sci-fi; multiverse
- Source material / true-story basis
- Marvel Comics
- Franchise connections
- Marvel Cinematic Universe
- Reception
- The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the performances, particularly Brie Larson's. Audience responses were also positive, though the Rotten Tomatoes audience section was noted for review bombing.
- Awards and nominations
- The ReFrame Stamp · hiring people of underrepresented gender identities, and of color · won
- Production trivia
- The film was the first female-led superhero film to pass the billion-dollar mark.
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