If you are even thinking about watching this movie, you should – at least for Goose the cat. By far, the most important character in “Captain Marvel” would be the cat. Yes, the cat. Goose is the best character to be on screen. “Captain Marvel” has been one of the most highly anticipated movies of 2019, ever since that end credit scene of “Avengers: Infinity War,” Marvel fans have been waiting for this movie to help set up the plot of “Avengers: Endgame.” Boy, this movie did not disappoint. Not only was it a great set up to “Avengers: Endgame,” but on its own this movie was stunning.

I do not know if it was intentional or not, but “Captain Marvel” was released on March 8. Which happens to be International Women’s Day and “Captain Marvel” is the first major Marvel film with a female star. The movie is very empowering  for women and sets a strong example for girls all around the globe. Brie Larson, who plays Captain Marvel, did an excellent job as this powerful heroine, showing the strength that she has. She is constantly told she is not strong enough because she is a woman or she cannot control her emotions. However, she continuously rises back up and does not let anyone tell her she cannot do something. Captain Marvel shows the strength of being a woman with or without her powers.

This movie is set in 1995 making it one of the earlier movies in the Marvel Universe timeline. The movie explains certain details about the Marvel Universe that I was unaware of since I never really read the comic books. It even explained the little things like Captain Marvel’s suit colors. I might have “geeked” out a little in my seat when I saw the things that I recognized from other films. I also verbally “awww-ed” when I saw the cameos of Stan Lee. I think it’s so sweet to have the opening credits of Stan Lee instead of the regular heros. I think it was such a nice tribute to the man behind all the magic.

The movie itself had a good plot line, amazing actors, beautiful special effects, but also the beginning of the movie is slower paced. I don’t have many negative things to say about this movie, nonetheless I wasn’t completely head over heels in love with it. I think it was a great movie, just not an absolutely perfect movie. I give it a 4 out of 5 stars because of those small reasons previously mentioned. I recommend that really anyone watch it, I went with someone who really was not a Marvel fan and she told me after that she felt so empowered as a woman. If you’re looking for some empowerment or just a good movie, you don’t really have to be into Marvel for you to enjoy “Captain Marvel.”