Captain Marvel

About Captain Marvel

"Captain Marvel" is a superhero film that is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie follows the journey of Vers, a Kree warrior with amnesia, on her path to self-discovery. After crash-landing on Earth in 1995, Vers begins to have flashes of another life. With help from S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Nick Fury, she embarks on a quest to find out who she really is. By its end, she learns she's Carol Danvers, a U.S. Air Force pilot believed to have died while testing an experimental engine created by Kree scientist Mar-Vell.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck, produced by Kevin Feige of Marvel Studios. "Captain Marvel" was written by Boden, Fleck and Geneva Robertson-Dworet. It was Marvel Studios first female-centric superhero film. It is also notable for its 90’s setting and strong theme of female empowerment.

Actors

• Brie Larson as Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel: Larson plays the lead role, exhibiting the strength, resolve and humor of her character. Her performance makes Captain Marvel one of the most relatable and powerful characters in MCU.
• Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury: Jackson portrays a younger Nick Fury, who assists Danvers on her journey while also escalating the S.H.I.E.L.D. organization.
• Jude Law as Yon-Rogg: Law portrays the manipulative mentor of Carol, adding a complex element to their relationship.
• Ben Mendelsohn as Talos/Keller: Mendelsohn delivers a strong performance as the shape-shifting Skrull leader, adding depth and sympathy to his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Carol Danvers/Captain Marvel is the Marvel Cinematic Universe's first female character to get a stand-alone movie.
• The film is set in 1995 and serves as a prequel to all the Marvel movies that precede it, excepting a few scenes in other films.
• Brie Larson had to take on an intensive training regimen in order to get in shape for the role.
• The movie includes numerous 1990s pop culture references, with nods to "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," "Friends," and grunge bands like Nirvana.

Awards

"Captain Marvel" was nominated for several awards, including the MTV Movie & TV Awards for Best Fight (Brie Larson) and Best Hero (Brie Larson).

Quotes

• "I have nothing to prove to you." - Carol Danvers
• "I’m not going to fight your war, I’m going to end it." - Carol Danvers
• "Higher, further, faster, baby." - Maria Rambeau

Music, Soundtrack

• "Captain Marvel" Main theme: Composed by Pinar Toprak, the score helps to set the tone for the movie.
• "Just a Girl" by No Doubt: This popular 90’s track played during an important fight scene, highlighting the film’s feminist theme.
• "Come As You Are" by Nirvana: This classic grunge song is used to represent the 90's era.