Captain Marvel review round-up: The latest MCU movie is no Black Panther

The latest film to come out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain Marvel , is an important part of this giant universe. Avengers: Endgame, we are told that it is the strongest Avenger

The early screenings of the film has attracted some other opinions. While some are calling it "fun and fresh," others are calling it a Marvel movie that feels dated. Captain Marvel:

Todd McCarthy of The Hollywood Reporter wrote, "What Black Panther did for black representation in the superhero realm is not done for women in Captain Marvel. And if it came to a one-on-one between rival franchise uber warriors Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel, there is no doubt who would inspire the heavy betting. "

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Variety's Owen Glieberman wrote, "Captain Marvel is only the second major Hollywood movie to feature a female superhero at its center, but it's a savvier and more high-flying fantasy than Wonder Woman, because it's the story Larson's is a trapped person in a matrix – she has got to shake off the dream of who she is to superwoman she could be. And that makes for a grouse of a journey. "

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David Ehrlich's Indiewire's called it a "Mbadively Delayed Introduction to Carol Danvers." He further wrote, "As generic and retrograde as Black Panther was specific and revolutionary, Captain Marvel is a frustrating disappointment at time when it's all inclusive blockbuster is fought over it but it could be the decisive battle in our never-ending culture wars. Neither a blast from the past, nor an inspiring glimpse into the future, at the end of the day it's just another Marvel movie. And not a particularly good one, at that. "

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Nerdist's Rosie Knight called the movie "fun and fresh" but mentioned that the movie "could fly higher." The review read more, "It's a sci-fi heavy actioner, which is at its best when it is being sincere and is a good first step to rectifying some of the problems of the franchise's past. But coming after groundbreaking movies like Black Panther, Thor: Ragnarok, and even Wonder Woman means that Captain Marvel's impact felt like it would have been bigger than it was. "

Starring Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson and Jude Law, Captain Marvel releases in India on January 8.