Ms. Marvel slated for release in early June, which means fans are both excited about what’s to come in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and are reflecting on past projects to make sure they’ll be able to relate to the new show.
In the comics, Ms. Marvel has many connections to Carol Danvers’ Captain Marvel, and it looks like the show intends to emphasize those connections. Captain Marvel is a beloved comic book and MCU character, but people always have unpopular opinions about the characters, and she’s no exception. Many viewers took to Reddit to share their particularly unusual views.
Carol Danvers’ comedic background is terrible
Captain Marvel is a character with a storied history, making her comic book debut in 1967. Carol Danvers’ journey in Marvel comics is extremely complex, from her origins as Ms. Marvel to becoming Captain Marvel. While most fans enjoy the Captain Marvel comics, one Redditor thinks her story is horrible.
Reddit user Thebeengrim writes, “Carol Danvers was just plain badly written as the original Ms. Marvel in the Silver Age… Trying to create an iconic character-based superhero with a comic book story really problematic is a needle that is impossible 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 several 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. Many Marvel fans think it would be best if the MCU Captain Marvel explored a different path, as people think she’s not the best version of the character.
On the other hand, one Redditor thinks Carol’s Captain Marvel is the absolute best. Slayorblood123 writes: “Of course the serious, failed or redeemed characters are great and definitely have their place in the stories and Carol certainly has enough flaws, failures and bad times like anyone, but I like the fact that she never took the ‘easy’ way.” Even though this person loves Carol’s Captain Marvel, many prefer other iterations of the character.
Captain Marvel is not a good movie
Captain Marvel was one of the biggest movies of 2019, grossing $1 billion worldwide in just three weeks. Audiences praised this film, marking a first milestone in fandom, as Captain Marvel is the first Marvel film with a solo female.
Although Captain Marvel was well received in general, some Redditors didn’t like it. “I thought it was on the low end of Marvel movies, and I probably would have liked it more if they hadn’t hyped it up so much,” Reddit user adw4125 said, “It’s was bad compared to some of the great Marvel movies, like The Winter Soldier, and bad compared to what they said it would be.” This movie is highly rewatchable, mixing humor and action and showcasing Carol Danvers in an inspiring way, but some Redditors disagree.
Carol Danvers is bland
Carol Danvers’ Captain Marvel is a nuanced character who’s been through a lot of trauma, and while she’s different in the MCU, she’s still an interesting character who rises to the occasion for good.
Even though Carol has been shown to be a complex character, some people think she’s bland. “Carol Danvers didn’t grow through the film. Sure, she half-heartedly tried to dig up her past, but she never changed,” writes Redditor adw4125, “She didn’t have a moral struggle like Iron Man or Thor, and she didn’t really have a hard time adjusting 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 hits. Gal Gadot’s performance as Diana Prince captivated audiences around the world. Strong, smart, and powerful, Wonder Woman has always been the go-to 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 for showing that women can be invincible and strong, but to me Carol represents that they can aspire to be anything, that they can take center stage , that they can go higher than they think.”
Brie Larson is a bad Carol Danvers
Brie Larson is a talented actress; she even won the Oscar for best actress in 2016 for her performance in Bedroom. Despite her impressive acting credits, some fans argue that she’s not only a terrible actress, but that Larson was especially terrible as Captain Marvel.
JustJeff236 writes, “One of the main issues with the film, however, is their choice to cast Brie Larson. I had never heard of her before Captain Marvel, but now that she’s working with them, I just feels like her acting is mediocre, and not that great. She just doesn’t feel like a Marvel hero to me.” Even if this Redditor thinks that, many viewers love Larson’s performance as Carol Danvers and can’t wait for his character’s future in the MCU.
People who hate Captain Marvel are misogynistic
Brie Larson and Captain Marvel have received a lot of hate. people criticize Captain Marvel before he came out, and they even sent death threats and hate to Larson. While this is certainly problematic and toxic, a Redditor claims that all fans who hate Captain Marvel are misogynistic.
JedLeland writes, “Most people I’ve heard that they hate the character seem to be complaining about 1) a strong woman making men look weak or 2) Brie Larson’s personality. I heard more nuanced critiques of the character, but I never felt it escalated to hate.” Even though many people who criticize Captain Marvel probably hate her for misogynistic reasons, it’s unfair to generalize and say that everyone who dislikes her is sexist.
She has a fascist past
Captain Marvel is a superhero who fights for the greater good and protects the innocent, with her MCU character portraying her as a champion of women in particular. That being said, some Redditors actually claim that Carol has a bit of a fascist past, which 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 crappy character traits.” While this Redditor isn’t wrong, that seems like an overblown argument.
Editing and music ruined Captain Marvel
Although the film was a huge success, critics Captain Marvel are always able to find aspects they don’t like. That being said, the editing and music choices are an uncommon criticism, but one Redditor argues that they ruined the film.
Reddit user effa94 writes that they spoil “even the greatest moments of the movie. Some shots drag on too long, some jokes aren’t properly punctuated with cuts, some quick cuts are just too slow and lose all impact. .the lack of cool music makes even moments that should look and feel really cool impactless.” Although the editing and the music of Captain Marvel certainly bothered this one Redditor, they’re not a problem for a lot of people.
Captain Marvel’s Role In Endgame Is Perfect
One of Captain Marvel’s biggest criticisms is that she played a non-existent role in Avengers: Endgame. Initially, people were worried that she might outperform the original Avengers, and then people complained that she didn’t. Most Fans Think Captain Marvel Was Seriously Underused In End of Game, but someone thinks it has been used perfectly.
“Captain Marvel, in my opinion, was used perfectly in Endgame; his role was emphasized without overshadowing the narrative following the Original 6.” The Redditor writes, “Endgame focused on the original 6 Avengers while emphasizing the hero who will lead this next phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.”
