The Marvels

 

    

        It's been a while since we've actually had a new Marvel film and this new adventure serves as a sequel of sorts to "Captain Marvel".  It's really for fans and I certainly wouldn't recommend it as a introduction to the Marvel universe. Bree Larson stars once again as Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel and this time we find her, reluctantly at first, joining Monica Rambeau (now grown), played by Teyonah Parris and Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, played by Iman Vellani as "The Marvels.

        After a jump point anomaly in space causes the three women to switch places when using their powers, the trio eventually team up against Dar-Benn, played by Zawe Ashton, a Kree warrior who wants revenge against Captain Marvel, who's actions have accidentally led to the devastation of the Kree home world. 

         There are subplots involving Ms. Marvels family and Nick Fury's involvement as well as a detour to help some Skrull refugees and a dance number on a planet where language is sung which all lead to a less than cohesive plot. The tone of the film is a bit all over as well, juvenile at times, silly (too many cats) , and then suddenly very serious.

         The plentiful CGI and special effects are decent. The best thing about the film though is the solid chemistry between the three leads. They trade fun one-liners and find a true heart and soul between them.

          Of course being a Marvel film, there are two significant scenes at the end and mid-credits that allude to "more to come" for some of the characters.