“Marvels” review: another disappointment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Miracles it’s here. Thirty-third film Marvel Cinematic Universe arrived in cinemas. He did this in the most difficult situation. To begin with, in the midst of the recently concluded actors’ strike, which left the three main characters, their huge commercial value, unable to promote it. On the other hand, amid rumors of internal discontent in Marvel with ribbon. And finally, she suffers from a brutal boycott campaign from the most disgusting and misogynistic sections of society who attack her – and especially the actress. Brie Larson– for the alleged desire to implement radical feminist ideology.

Withstanding earthquakes and storms, Miracles managed to debut. Initially the project was supposed to be Captain Marvel 2. But with the arrival Ms. Marvel and from Monica Rambeau As for the franchise, the studio decided to combine three superheroines in one production. As such, the project’s ambitions have grown, as have its possible connections to the rest of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. A difficult task that the director Nia DaCostaI tried my best to leave as unharmed as possible.

The plot of the film places Captain Marvel mediation in a new phase of the conflict between the Skrulls and the Kree. But during the mission, he discovers that the hyperspace jump portal has remained open and unstable. For his part, the captain Monica Rambeau also find a similar point. When you touch him, the powers of both intertwine together with those of the young woman. Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel). This causes the three to constantly teleport from one side to the other, trading with each other without meaning to or controlling it. Faced with this problem, they are forced to form a team to fight against powerful forces. Dar Benn.

Miracles remains at a good starting point

Premise Miracles This is undoubtedly good. The fact that three such powerful characters see their lives intersecting is something very compelling. And also very comical. Managing at a formal level is also difficult, since the director must find a balance so as not to forget anyone. The adventure they are able to live through thanks to this unusual situation could be one of the funniest and most original stories in the entire Marvel Universe. But, unfortunately, the film does not go further than this.

For 15 chaotic minutes, we try to get the most out of the bewildering connection between the heroines. This is a sequence that allows you to establish the dynamics that should develop further. But the film is airing quickly. In just a few moments, they manage to turn necessity into virtue. From scene to scene, through musical editing, they manage to get along, coordinate and understand each other perfectly. Any very interesting path that could have existed between them is watered down to make way for another “Marvel formula” story of good guys versus bad guys. And it has already been exhausted.

What’s even more painful considering that the plot spanning Miracles It’s completely forgettable and expendable. The whole story Dar Benn, The Kree and Skrulls lack the slightest interest. At this moment and after the fiasco Secret Invasion, it doesn’t look like this alien war will have too much of an impact on the MCU. That’s why it’s difficult for the public to get involved. It’s so pointless, so harmless, and so empty that it becomes tiresome, despite the film’s fast, frantic pace.

Wrong tone

If there’s something that shows Miracles is that the company faced many difficulties in implementing a coherent and coherent project. At times the film takes itself very seriously and seems to say to the viewer: “Be careful, I’m important, pay attention.” But in the scene immediately after this, the most extreme and banal hooliganism continues. As a result, the film searches for both epic, which it can’t find, and crazy humor with which to follow the story’s trail to no avail. James Gunn now that he has left Marvelite’s ship.

This absurd humor resulted in some of the most awkward scenes in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. Wanting to distance ourselves from the transcendental galactic tone Eternalsthe study gave its critics excellent reasons to criticize Miracles. There are a couple of points in particular that will undoubtedly become the focus of all attacks. There is no need to comment on them here; both are quite clear.

The lack of tone is accompanied by an obvious very exhaustive editing job. Everything happens so quickly that there is no time left to react. It’s as if the film was originally two and a half hours long. And having seen her and discovered her problems – the same ones that the FMC has been blaming for a couple of years – they would have decided to cut her teeth. In the end, on the one hand, it’s very nice that such a meaningless story lasts only 1 hour and 45 minutes. But, on the other hand, everything is hasty, lumpy, not looking for nuances. There is no dramatic development. Arches Carol, Kamala And Monica They are not available separately. They each have a scene where they can show their most vulnerable side and that’s it.

Actresses save disaster

Considering all of the above, one might think that Miracles This is the final collapse of the company. The film that made the House of Ideas hit rock bottom. Fortunately, this is not the case. While this is disappointing, it is superior to recent releases such as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. The problem is that the tape should point higher and further, as its motto says. The project is saved from disaster by its actresses, as well as Samuel L. Jackson in a state of grace, like Nick Fury.

It is very noticeable that Nia DaCosta He is a fan of Marvel comics because he pays all his attention to the dynamics between them. The development of this plot will not be good, but they are flawless. Every gesture conveys something and the good chemistry is palpable. The young woman especially stands out Iman Vellani. Although this is more exaggerated than in Ms. Marvel and in some scenes he becomes a little unbearable, in general he is able to overcome every scene with pure charisma. The actress they discovered in her is the best news in this Multiverse saga.

In turn, we must add that Brie Larson She is one of the best performers of her generation. The Oscar-winning actress has been harassed and abused since she signed the contract. Marvel. And the fatigue is visible, because her Captain Marvel is much more serious than before. But Larson She manages to save little flashes of light that remind us of what a huge professional she is. There was a time when the studio was going to lean on her – since they gave her the most powerful character in the MCU – and it’s understandable why they had that plan. May be Teyonah Parris be the one who has the least to offer, although it’s all because Monica Rambeau This matters much less since it has appeared literally twice so far.

Finally, Miracles Unfortunately, this was what was expected of her.. A film that starts with a great premise and ends with a rushed plot that is very uninteresting, irregular and lacks any development. It’s not the absolute disaster some predicted (and wished for) because it moves so quickly that it’s entertaining, and because it features three actresses who save the project from being shipwrecked. But such an important and powerful trio did not deserve such a scenario. If it’s worth going to the cinema, it’s primarily because of its ending and the powerful post-credits scene needed for the future of the MCU.