
The Marvels
dir. Nia DaCosta
54
8 sourcesSynopsis
When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, Carol's powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe.
What resonated with audiences
'The Marvels' offers fun, quirky moments and enjoyable performances, particularly from Iman Vellani, but suffers from a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. The film's humor is divisive, with some finding it entertaining and others excessive. Visual effects and action sequences receive mixed feedback, and the reliance on Marvel tropes is criticized. Overall, it's an enjoyable yet flawed Marvel entry.

Directed byNia DaCosta
StarringBrie Larson, Teyonah Parris, Iman Vellani, Samuel L. Jackson, Zawe Ashton, Gary Lewis
Written byElissa Karasik, Nia DaCosta, Megan McDonnell
CinematographySean Bobbitt
MusicLaura Karpman
The Marvels
2023 · PG-13 · 1h 45m
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, Carol's powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan, aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol's estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team up and learn to work in concert to save the universe.
Our Verdict
54
What resonated with audiences
'The Marvels' offers fun, quirky moments and enjoyable performances, particularly from Iman Vellani, but suffers from a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters. The film's humor is divisive, with some finding it entertaining and others excessive. Visual effects and action sequences receive mixed feedback, and the reliance on Marvel tropes is criticized. Overall, it's an enjoyable yet flawed Marvel entry.
