Review: Nia DaCosta’s ‘The Marvels’ is a Solid Mid-Tier MCU Movie

As someone who enjoyed 2019’s Captain Marvel more upon rewatch than during the initial premiere, I approached The Marvels with a mixture of tempered anticipation and curiosity. As everyone is aware, the MCU (Marvel Cinematic Universe) has expanded to include not only films but also television shows, some of which are crucial to fully getting behind the main characters. WandaVision remains my personal favorite for its extraordinary storytelling, and Ms. Marvel was a delightful watch due to its blend of cultural richness with a unique visual style. Consequently, I was intrigued to see how filmmaker Nia DaCosta (Candyman) would seamlessly merge three different characters: Carol Danvers / Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau / Photon (Teyonah Parris), & Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani), into a single movie. // Continue Reading ›