The Marvels Review

Summary

The video transcript discusses the latest Marvel Cinematic Universe film, 'The Marvels,' which has received mixed reviews. The critic rating has risen to 60%, while the audience rating stands at 85%, indicating that most viewers enjoyed the film. The reviewer admits to being pleasantly surprised, having expected not to like it. They appreciated the chemistry between the lead characters and particularly praised Iman Vellani's performance as Ms. Marvel. However, they found certain sequences, including a song and dance scene and one involving cats, to be cringeworthy. The plot was felt to be reminiscent of 'Space Balls.' Despite some criticisms, the film was deemed 'decent' with a fun post-credit scene, but it was not considered a game-changer for the MCU. The reviewer also criticized Disney's misleading advertising campaign that falsely suggested a connection to Thanos. Overall, while not a great film, 'The Marvels' is recommended for a fun viewing experience.

Takeaways

• 📈 The critic rating for the latest Marvel movie has increased from 55% to 60%, indicating a mixed but slightly positive critical reception.
• 🎭 The audience rating for the film is surprisingly high at 85%, suggesting that the majority of viewers enjoyed the movie despite mixed critical reviews.
• 🌟 Iman Vellani's performance as Ms. Marvel is praised for stealing the show, with both critics and the audience finding her portrayal charming and endearing.
• 🤔 The reviewer had some issues with the film, including finding two major sequences cringey and feeling that the plot resembled 'Space Balls'.
• 🎉 The chemistry between the three lead characters is highlighted as a strong point of the movie, even by critics who didn't particularly like the film.
• 😕 The reviewer's wife and the audience at the screening seemed to enjoy the film more than the reviewer, indicating a potential disconnect between critic and general audience opinions.
• 🎭 The post-credit scene is described as fun but not as game-changing as some have suggested, not altering the MCU in any significant way.
• 🚫 The advertising campaign for the movie is criticized for being misleading, particularly regarding the use of Thanos's voice and the suggestion of a connection to his work.
• 🤷‍♂️ The reviewer felt that the villain was not particularly memorable, struggling to recall their name shortly after watching the film.
• 👎 The movie is considered decent but not great, following a trend of recent MCU films that have not lived up to the high standards set by earlier entries in the series.
• 👍 Despite some criticisms, the reviewer still recommends the movie for a fun time at the cinema, advising viewers to keep their expectations in check.

Q & A

What is the current critic rating for the newest Marvel movie as of the morning of the transcript?

The critic rating for the newest Marvel movie has climbed to 60% as of the morning of the transcript.

What was the audience rating for the Marvel movie at the time of the transcript?

The audience rating for the Marvel movie was 85%, indicating that a large majority of the audience enjoyed the film.

What did the speaker think of the Marvel movie after watching it?

The speaker liked the movie but did not love it, and had some issues with certain scenes and sequences, including a song and dance sequence and a scene involving cats.

What was the speaker's opinion on the chemistry between the three lead characters in the Marvel movie?

The speaker was impressed by the chemistry between the three lead characters, agreeing with critics who highlighted it as one of the movie's strong points.

Who does the speaker believe steals the movie?

The speaker believes that Iman Vellani, playing Kamala Khan/Ms. Marvel, steals the movie with the most charming and endearing moments.

What was the speaker's reaction to the post-credit scene in the Marvel movie?

The speaker found the post-credit scene to be very fun, but disagreed with others who claimed it was vital and changed everything about the MCU, arguing that it did not.

How does the speaker feel about the last five MCU movies, including the newest Marvel movie?

The speaker feels that four out of the last five MCU movies, including the newest Marvel movie, failed to be great, with 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' being the only one that achieved greatness in their view.

What was the speaker's wife's reaction to the Marvel movie?

The speaker's wife loved the movie and was filled with glee, especially during a big moment at the end.

What was the speaker's opinion on the advertising campaign for the Marvel movie?

The speaker felt misled by the advertising campaign, particularly the use of Thanos's voice and the line about someone carrying on his work, which was not relevant to the movie.

What did the speaker think about the villain in the Marvel movie?

The speaker could not remember the villain's name and felt that the character was not as impactful or interesting as they could have been, particularly in relation to Thanos's legacy.

What does the speaker recommend for people considering watching the Marvel movie?

The speaker recommends people to go see the movie for fun, but advises them not to expect too much from it.