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<blockquote data-quote="Imaculata" data-source="post: 8199958" data-attributes="member: 6801286"><p>I recently caught up with Captain Marvel, which I skipped when it was in theaters.</p><p></p><p>It was... passable. Kind of forgettable, and a carbon copy of previous Marvel movies. The worst thing about it was the unlikeable actress. I really did try to like her, but she just gives off the worst Karen vibe, making it hard to root for her. Also, during a fight scene they play No Doubt's I'm just a girl, which was just cringe. It's a fine song, but just a dreadful choice for that scene.</p><p></p><p>The movie feels as if Disney is trying to come up with the formula for a strong female super hero flick that will print them lots of dollars. But it ultimately feels very hollow and forced. It is also an odd choice, since the MCU already has several female super heroes that are far more likeable. When a movie tries so hard to push an idea that feels insincere, it is at risk of turning the audience against it. And I strongly feel that is the case here.</p><p></p><p>The formula to create a strong female lead superhero movie, is just a matter of making a good movie. You don't need to constantly remind us that she is "Just a girl" and that she needs no man. Just give us a likeable character and a fun plot, and thats it. Better yet, give us that Black Widow movie instead. Scarlet Jo is infinitely more likeable.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Imaculata, post: 8199958, member: 6801286"] I recently caught up with Captain Marvel, which I skipped when it was in theaters. It was... passable. Kind of forgettable, and a carbon copy of previous Marvel movies. The worst thing about it was the unlikeable actress. I really did try to like her, but she just gives off the worst Karen vibe, making it hard to root for her. Also, during a fight scene they play No Doubt's I'm just a girl, which was just cringe. It's a fine song, but just a dreadful choice for that scene. The movie feels as if Disney is trying to come up with the formula for a strong female super hero flick that will print them lots of dollars. But it ultimately feels very hollow and forced. It is also an odd choice, since the MCU already has several female super heroes that are far more likeable. When a movie tries so hard to push an idea that feels insincere, it is at risk of turning the audience against it. And I strongly feel that is the case here. The formula to create a strong female lead superhero movie, is just a matter of making a good movie. You don't need to constantly remind us that she is "Just a girl" and that she needs no man. Just give us a likeable character and a fun plot, and thats it. Better yet, give us that Black Widow movie instead. Scarlet Jo is infinitely more likeable. [/QUOTE]
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