After a second viewing of "The Marvels" I distinctly…
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After a second viewing of "The Marvels"
I distinctly remember when I first watched the movie, getting to the musical scene and experiencing what I can only describe as whiplash from the unexpectedness of that development, and thinking to myself - *huh.... you know what, I'm just gonna roll with it.* And that, I think, is what determined my overall enjoyment of the movie.
Yes, some of the story elements and the pacing could have been better. Dar-Benn was about on par with Malekith in terms of villain development. I wish Carol could have gotten a solo sequel before the team up movie. Monica needed a little more screentime before sharing a story with 2 other main characters. Etc, etc, etc...
And yes, the story is just... *wild.* Like, one crazy development and setting after another.
But the wildness is what makes me love it so much. One of the first scenes gets right into the position-swapping, and then out of nowhere there's Planet of the Musicals and suddenly Flerkin kitties eating SABER personnel as an evacuation plan. It's chaos, and I find it hilarious. Rewatching the movie, I knew I was in for a crazy ride, and that made it easier to pick up on the small but crucial plot details while still enjoying the craziness.
Just a few of the highlights for me:
- Carol showing yet again just how great she is with the younger people (I love how kind she is to Kamala, like she was/is to Monica)
- Monica being the voice of reason in that crazy trio
- Kamala. Enough said!
- Nick Fury being more on form ~~(compared to the Show that Shall Not Be Named)~~ and having seen enough craziness that he, too, just rolls with the punches
- The appearances of Valkyrie and Kate
- All of the position-swapping is great
- Carol and Monica working out their issues
- Kamala's brother Aamir delivering two hilarious blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments:
1) [Kamala's dad is talking to a SABER employee about retirement]
Dad: "How old are you?"
Employee: "306."
Aamir, looking between his dad and the employee: "Oh, same age."
2) Kamala's mom telling Aamir that a house like the one in Louisiana would be a good place to raise a family, and Aamir taking the TV remote out of a box and pressing the buttons at his mom as if trying to turn her off.
So... Is it a top 15 MCU movie for me? No. But I still think it's super fun to watch, and I *really really really* hope Marvel doesn't just drop Carol or Monica by the wayside! 🙏(Pretty sure Kamala is guaranteed to show up again at some point.)
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I distinctly remember when I first watched the movie, getting to the musical scene and experiencing what I can only describe as whiplash from the unexpectedness of that development, and thinking to myself - *huh.... you know what, I'm just gonna roll with it.* And that, I think, is what determined my overall enjoyment of the movie.
Yes, some of the story elements and the pacing could have been better. Dar-Benn was about on par with Malekith in terms of villain development. I wish Carol could have gotten a solo sequel before the team up movie. Monica needed a little more screentime before sharing a story with 2 other main characters. Etc, etc, etc...
And yes, the story is just... *wild.* Like, one crazy development and setting after another.
But the wildness is what makes me love it so much. One of the first scenes gets right into the position-swapping, and then out of nowhere there's Planet of the Musicals and suddenly Flerkin kitties eating SABER personnel as an evacuation plan. It's chaos, and I find it hilarious. Rewatching the movie, I knew I was in for a crazy ride, and that made it easier to pick up on the small but crucial plot details while still enjoying the craziness.
Just a few of the highlights for me:
- Carol showing yet again just how great she is with the younger people (I love how kind she is to Kamala, like she was/is to Monica)
- Monica being the voice of reason in that crazy trio
- Kamala. Enough said!
- Nick Fury being more on form ~~(compared to the Show that Shall Not Be Named)~~ and having seen enough craziness that he, too, just rolls with the punches
- The appearances of Valkyrie and Kate
- All of the position-swapping is great
- Carol and Monica working out their issues
- Kamala's brother Aamir delivering two hilarious blink-and-you'll-miss-it moments:
1) [Kamala's dad is talking to a SABER employee about retirement]
Dad: "How old are you?"
Employee: "306."
Aamir, looking between his dad and the employee: "Oh, same age."
2) Kamala's mom telling Aamir that a house like the one in Louisiana would be a good place to raise a family, and Aamir taking the TV remote out of a box and pressing the buttons at his mom as if trying to turn her off.
So... Is it a top 15 MCU movie for me? No. But I still think it's super fun to watch, and I *really really really* hope Marvel doesn't just drop Carol or Monica by the wayside! 🙏(Pretty sure Kamala is guaranteed to show up again at some point.)
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