Ms. Marvel is set to release at the beginning of June, meaning that fans are both excited for what's to come in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and reflecting on past projects to ensure that they will be able to understand the new show.
In the comics, Ms. Marvel has a lot of connections to Carol Danvers's Captain Marvel, and it seems like the show intends to emphasize these connections. Captain Marvel is a loved comic and MCU character, but people always have unpopular opinions about characters, and she is no exception. Plenty of viewers have taken to Reddit to sound off about their particularly unusual points of view.
Carol Danvers's Comic Background Is Terrible
Captain Marvel is a character who has a rich history, making her comics debut in 1967. Carol Danvers' Marvel comics background is extremely complex, from her origins as Ms. Marvel to becoming Captain Marvel. While most fans enjoy the Captain Marvel comics, one Redditor thinks that her history is awful.
Reddit user thebeengrim writes, "Carol Danvers was just poorly written as the original Ms. Marvel during the Silver Age...Trying to create an iconic female superhero based on a character with a really problematic comic book history is an impossible needle to thread." This is an unpopular opinion, as most readers consider her a well-written character.
Carol Danvers Is The Best Captain Marvel
There are a few different versions of the Captain Marvel character in the comics, from Carol Danvers' Ms. Marvel to Kamala Khan's Ms. Marvel to Monica Rambeau's Photon. A lot of Marvel fans think that it would be better if the MCU Captain Marvel explored a different route, as people think that she isn't the best version of the character.
On the flip side, one Redditor thinks that Carol's Captain Marvel is the absolute best. Slayorblood123 writes, "Sure, gritty, failed, or redeemed characters are awesome and definitely have their spot in stories and Carol sure has enough faults, failures and bad times as anyone, but I love that she never took the 'easy' way out." Even though this person loves Carol's Captain Marvel, many prefer other iterations of the character.
Captain Marvel Isn't A Good Movie
Captain Marvel was one of the biggest movies of 2019, bringing in $1 billion worldwide in a mere three weeks. Audiences praised this film, marking an important first step in the fandom, as Captain Marvel is the first Marvel film with a solo female lead.
While Captain Marvel was well received in general, some Redditors disliked it. "I thought it was on the lower end of the Marvel movies, and I probably would have liked it more if they hadn't hyped it up so much," Reddit user adw4125 says, "It was bad compared to some of the great Marvel films, like the Winter Soldier, and bad compared to what they said it would be." This film is very rewatchable, mixing humor with action and introducing Carol Danvers in an inspiring way, but some Redditors disagree.
Carol Danvers Is Bland
Carol Danvers's Captain Marvel is a nuanced character who has experienced a lot of trauma, and even though she is different in the MCU, she remains an interesting character who rises to the occasion to do good.
Even though Carol has been shown to be a complex character, some people think that she is bland. "Carol Danvers didn't develop through the movie. Sure, she was half-heartedly trying to dig up her past, but she never changed," Redditor adw4125 writes, "She didn't have a moral struggle like Iron Man or Thor, and she didn't really struggle with adjustment or anything like Cap did."
Captain Marvel Is A Better Role Model Than Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is widely considered one of the few DCEU successes. Gal Gadot's performance as Diana Prince has captured audiences around the world. Strong, smart, and powerful, Wonder Woman has always been the quintessential role model, but some fans argue that Captain Marvel is a better character to inspire young girls.
Reddit user Sibbo94 writes, "Wonder Woman is great in showing that women can be invincible and strong, but to me Carol represents that they can aspire to be something, they can take centre stage, they can go higher than they think they can."
Brie Larson Is A Bad Carol Danvers
Brie Larson is a talented actress; she even won an Oscar for Best Actress in 2016 for her performance in Room. Despite her impressive acting credits, some fans claim that she is not only a terrible actress, but that Larson was particularly terrible as Captain Marvel.
JustJeff236 writes, "One of the main problems with the movie, however, is their choice to cast Brie Larson. I have never heard of her before Captain Marvel, but now that she is working with them I just feel like her acting is mediocre, and not that great. She just doesn't feel like a Marvel hero for me." Even though this Redditor thinks this, many viewers love Larson's performance as Carol Danvers and can't wait for the future of her character in the MCU.
People Who Hate Captain Marvel are Misogynistic
Brie Larson and Captain Marvel have received a lot of hate. People review-bombed Captain Marvel before it came out, and they even sent death threats and hate to Larson. While this is certainly problematic and toxic, one Redditor argues that all fans who hate Captain Marvel are misogynistic.
JedLeland writes, "Most of the people I've heard say they out and out hate the character seem to be either complaining about 1) a strong woman making the menfolk look weak or 2) Brie Larson's personality. I've heard more nuanced critiques of the character, but I never felt those went so far as hatred." Even though a lot of people who criticize Captain Marvel probably hate her for misogynistic reasons, it is unfair to generalize and say that all people who dislike her are sexist.
She Has A Fascist Background
Captain Marvel is a superhero who fights for the greater good and protects the innocent, with her MCU character painting her as a defender of women in particular. That being said, some Redditors actually argue that Carol has a bit of a fascist background, something that most fans don't claim.
PunkchildRubes notes that Carol "seems to have a bit of a history of fascist behavior. Between supporting the SRA and separating a mother from her child and then using Ulysses to pull a minority report Carol has some kinda sh*tty character traits." While this Redditor is not wrong, this seems like an exaggerated argument.
The Editing And Music Ruined Captain Marvel
Even though the movie is hugely successful, critics of Captain Marvel are still able to find aspects that they don't like. That being said, the editing and music choices are an uncommon critique, but one Redditor argues that they ruined the film.
Reddit user effa94 writes that they spoil "even the greatest moments in the movie. Some shots drag on too long, some jokes aren't punctuated properly with cuts, some fast cuts are just too slow and lose all impact...the lack of cool music makes even moments that should look and feel real cool lack impact." Though the editing and music for Captain Marvel certainly bothered this one Redditor, they don't pose a problem for many people.
Captain Marvel's Role In Endgame Is Perfect
One of the biggest criticisms of Captain Marvel is that she played a nonexistent role in Avengers: Endgame. Initially, people were worried that she would outshine the original Avengers, and then people complained that she didn't do anything. Most fans think that Captain Marvel was severely underutilized in Endgame, but someone thinks she was used perfectly.
"Captain Marvel, in my opinion, was used perfectly in Endgame; her role was emphasized without outshining the narrative following the Original 6." The Redditor writes, "Endgame focused on the Original 6 Avengers while simultaneously emphasizing the hero that will lead this next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe."