Ever since DC came out with 'Wonder Woman' in 2017, the pressure has been immense on the Marvel Cinematic Universe to present its own female-led superhero film. Wonder Woman did wonders at the box office and helped DC regain its lost glory to a great extent.

Ever since DC came out with 'Wonder Woman' in 2017, the pressure has been immense on the Marvel Cinematic Universe to present its own female-led superhero film. Wonder Woman did wonders at the box office and helped DC regain its lost glory to a great extent. So, when Marvel announced its first female superhero film, 'Captain Marvel' , expectations were super high and curiosity was at its peak to see what MCU would be presenting this time around. Good news is that Captain Marvel is worth all the hype. It presents a refreshing new story with a woman playing the lead, celebrates sisterhood for a change and goes back in time to explain how it all started for the Avengers. Academy award-winning actress Brie Larson takes on a role that defies set rules in the superhero universe and delivers a refreshing new film. Larson plays Carol Denver/Ver from the planet Keer where she has been trained to become a combat soldier for the elite military team called Starforce. Mentored by Yon-Rogg (played by Jude Law), Ver's ultimate goal is to protect the galaxy from an alien force known as the Skrulls who are shapeshifters. When a covert operation for Starforce goes wrong, Ver finds herself under the captivity of Skrulls. While she eventually manages to escape from their custody, she doesn't go back to Keer but lands on Earth or a 'shithole' as her fellow Keer comrade calls it. View this post on Instagram Higher. Further. Faster. In two weeks, see Marvel Studios' #CaptainMarvel. Get tickets: [link in bio] A post shared by Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel (@captainmarvelofficial) on Feb 22, 2019 at 9:09am PST × Ver, meanwhile gets flashes of her past in her head, that make her believe she was on Earth years back but she isn't quite sure. A chance encounter with S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Fury (Samuel L Jackson) makes Ver go back to her roots and understand her true identity. With a non-linear narrative, director duo- Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck indulge quite a bit in telling the story in flashback. There is a lot of back and forth in the film and one may need some time to warm up to the new superhero. Unlike the gamut of male superheroes, Captain Marvel is quite easy on the eyes. She knows she has superpowers, and in the beginning yearning to prove her forth to her mentor Yon Rogg. While she is confused about the visions she keeps getting, she isn't your regular angsty, brooding superhero with a tumultuous past. Sure, she has had a difficult childhood, but Carol or Ver has learned to fight it out and survive in a man's world, much like other path breakers. Larson, with the adequate amount of charm and innocence, fits the role easily making her superhero avatar look almost relatable and normal. The film also takes a break from celebrating the usual machismo that is attached to such superhero films and instead gives us sisterhood. Carol does not have a romantic track but instead, she has a best friend, co-pilot Maria Rambeau played by Lashana Lynch. When she returns to Earth, she doesn't look for answers from her estranged family but instead goes to Maria who helps her to reconnect with her past. Larson's best scenes are though not of fighting the bad guy, but her casual banter with Fury, played by the legend Samuel L Jackson, who thanks to VFX, looks straight out of the sets of 'Pulp Fiction'. Jackson gets the best lines and with his inherent charm makes his character the most fun character in the film. Based in 1995, the film also gives viewers a glimpse of the glorious 1990s when there were still video cassette parlours, dial-up internet, CD's took time to get copied and Nirvana played in the background. A time when Fury was still not the head of S.H.I.E.L.D.- who was on the look out for more 'heroes' like Carol herself. In that way, 'Captain Marvel' goes back to the basics and starts much before the Avengers came into being. A crucial film before the release of the final Avengers film, 'Captain Marvel' manages to fill in the blanks and connect the story to the rest of MCU. The film, though, doesn't give you an ardenaline rush. It's nice and breezy and moderately entertaining but lacks the sharpness of several other Marvel films. Since its the first film in the franchise, perhaps there will be more to explore in Captain Marvel's characteristics because the this being the first film, only establishes her identity. View this post on Instagram The world needs a hero. See Marvel Studios’ #CaptainMarvel in theaters March 8. Get tickets: [link in bio] A post shared by Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel (@captainmarvelofficial) on Feb 12, 2019 at 10:31am PST × If you are an ardent Marvel fan, you know you will have to wait for the end credits to understand Captain Marvel's role in the upcoming 'Avengers: Endgame'. There are vital clues spread across the entire film, in fact- that help you to connect Captain Marvel to the rest of the members of S.H.I.E.L.D so watch out for those. In the end, despite the flaws, I'd say 'Captain Marvel' makes for a good watch. It's relevant for our times and lets the lady take center stage in a genre that's dominated by men. That itself should be a good enough reason to watch the film, no?

'Captain Marvel' review: Brie Larson takes Samuel L Jackson and viewers back in time

Marvel’s latest offering ‘Captain Marvel’ starring Brie Larson as the female superhero may not see the light of the day in Pakistan as news reports suggest that the film has had a delayed release because it won’t be coming out after all.&nbsp;

Taking to Facebook, Pakistan’s Cinepax Cinemas issued a statement revealing that Disney’s regional office did not give their country the rights to run the film. They did not add anything further.

See it here:

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While some fans cried&nbsp;foul over the news accusing the regional office based in India behind the move due to the&nbsp;continued&nbsp;tensions between the two nations, reports also suggest that it is because of an apparent fee issue.&nbsp;

The film, meanwhile, has already earned<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/brie-larsons-captain-marvel-crosses-500-million-at-the-worldwide-box-office-202994"> $500 million in just 5 days of its release</a> and boasts of the sixth-best worldwide start of all time with $455 million. It is the first female-led superhero that has achieved this feat. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/captain-marvel-review-brie-larson-takes-samuel-l-jackson-and-viewers-back-in-time-201498">Read the review here.</a>

Marvel’s latest offering ‘Captain Marvel’ starring Brie Larson as the female superhero may not see the light of the day in Pakistan as news reports suggest that the film has had a delayed release because it won’t be coming out after all.

Marvel’s latest offering ‘Captain Marvel’ starring Brie Larson as the female superhero may not see the light of the day in Pakistan as news reports suggest that the film has had a delayed release because it won’t be coming out after all. Taking to Facebook, Pakistan’s Cinepax Cinemas issued a statement revealing that Disney’s regional office did not give their country the rights to run the film. They did not add anything further. See it here: While some fans cried foul over the news accusing the regional office based in India behind the move due to the continued tensions between the two nations, reports also suggest that it is because of an apparent fee issue. The film, meanwhile, has already earned $500 million in just 5 days of its release and boasts of the sixth-best worldwide start of all time with $455 million. It is the first female-led superhero that has achieved this feat. Read the review here.

Here's why 'Captain Marvel' will not release in Pakistan

Brie Larson starrer ‘Captain Marvel’ is on a good ticket run as the film has now earned more than Rs 30 crore after its first weekend on the theatres.&nbsp;

The first female-led superhero film that stars Larson as Captain Marvel is also gaining a lot of good traction from cinema critics.&nbsp;

The film opened with Rs 15.18 crore, then Rs 16.79 crore on Saturday -- taking the total collection to Rs 32.28 crore.

As per a statement released on the official figures: “Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel opened with 15.49 crs GBOC (13.01 Crores NBOC) – (revised nos) on day 1, making it the biggest opening for any solo Super Hero movie. And continues its the winning streak on day 2 as well, earning Rs 16.79 Crore GBOC (14.10 crs NBOC) and a growth of 8% from Day 1. The total stands at 32.28 Crores GBOC (27.11 Crores NBOC).”

On the Indian turf, ‘Captain Marvel’ competes with ‘Badla’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, apart from Larson, the film also features Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening and Jude Law and others in significant roles.

Brie Larson starrer ‘Captain Marvel’ is on a good ticket run as the film has now earned more than Rs 30 crore after its first weekend on the theatres. The first female-led superhero film that stars Larson as Captain Marvel is also gaining a lot of good traction from cinema critics.

Brie Larson starrer ‘Captain Marvel’ is on a good ticket run as the film has now earned more than Rs 30 crore after its first weekend on the theatres. The first female-led superhero film that stars Larson as Captain Marvel is also gaining a lot of good traction from cinema critics. The film opened with Rs 15.18 crore, then Rs 16.79 crore on Saturday -- taking the total collection to Rs 32.28 crore. As per a statement released on the official figures: “Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel opened with 15.49 crs GBOC (13.01 Crores NBOC) – (revised nos) on day 1, making it the biggest opening for any solo Super Hero movie. And continues its the winning streak on day 2 as well, earning Rs 16.79 Crore GBOC (14.10 crs NBOC) and a growth of 8% from Day 1. The total stands at 32.28 Crores GBOC (27.11 Crores NBOC).” On the Indian turf, ‘Captain Marvel’ competes with ‘Badla’ starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu. Meanwhile, apart from Larson, the film also features Ben Mendelsohn, Djimon Hounsou, Lee Pace, Lashana Lynch, Gemma Chan, Annette Bening and Jude Law and others in significant roles.

'Captain Marvel' box office collection: Brie Larson starrer earns Rs 32.28 crore in first weekend

It is the first Marvel female superhero movie, steered by an Oscar-winning actor, equally known for being a vocal women's rights activist. It is also the first time a female director, Anna Boden, is driving a superhero film in Marvel's stable with her "equal" collaborator of 20 years, Ryan Fleck.&nbsp; 
Larson, in an interview in Singapore, had told PTI that the film gave her a bigger platform to talk about feminism, a cause close to her heart. 
"I feel so lucky that I made my first blockbuster movie and I just get to talk about feminism all day.

&nbsp;I never would have thought that was like a possibility for me. That's like my dream," the actor said last month.

Boden said as challenging as directing the film was, it was also empowering to be at the helm of big studio production.&nbsp;

She, however, hoped that there comes a time when a female director for a superhero film becomes a norm rather than an exception. 
 
"It's 2019... And everybody here looks for the day when it is not newsworthy that a woman is directing this kind of movie," she said at press conference in Singapore.

The theatrical release in India and the US on International Women's Day is an obvious move but the film is clear in its projection and reflection of a world that is going through campaigns like Time's Up.

But the risks, no matter how calculated, cannot be ignored.

It is the first attempt at a studio film as big as Marvel for the directors, who have indie, character-driven films like "Half Nelson" and "Mississippi Grind" to their credit.&nbsp;

Shouldering a stand-alone introductory film of a female hero in the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein scandal is a big responsibility.

The director duo said they did an "all expenses paid" course at 'Marvel University', where they were supported by the team well-versed with the MCU history, which was unfamiliar terrain for them.

Despite the training, directing "Captain Marvel" was a "scary and humbling" experience for Boden though the directors don't feel any obligation towards "Endgame" where Captain Marvel is already set to play an integral role as the post-credit scenes in "Infinity War" revealed.

"Honestly, since they won't tell us anything about 'Avengers'? They have a lock and key on that, we feel no commitment and responsibility to that movie at all. We're just focused on our movie," she told PTI.

The film spells out its goal, clearly aided by dialogues that check all the trending words - feminism, female representation, diversity, racism and xenophobia moulded in signature Marvel-esque humour.

The world of "Captain Marvel" is populated by Samuel L Jackson's younger, simpler Nick Fury; multi-layered women in Gemma Chan's no-nonsense Min-Nerva, Lashana Lynch's instinctive Maria, Annette Bening's double stunner, Jude Law's focused Yon-Rogg and Ben Mendelsohn's Talos who one ends up rooting for.

But what helps the film most is Larson's earnestness as the new hero on the horizon, who is capable of taking on Thanos in "Endgame".&nbsp;

The film has its flaws like the character herself, but she is a suitable role model for female fans of the superhero genre.&nbsp;

All in all, a Marvel fan will walk out from the theatres with lots of trivia and '90s nostalgia.

 
(Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the views published by the News Agency PTI, and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

It is the first Marvel female superhero movie, steered by an Oscar-winning actor, equally known for being a vocal women's rights activist. It is also the first time a female director, Anna Boden, is driving a superhero film in Marvel's stable with her "equal" collaborator of 20 years, Ryan Fleck.

It is the first Marvel female superhero movie, steered by an Oscar-winning actor, equally known for being a vocal women's rights activist. It is also the first time a female director, Anna Boden, is driving a superhero film in Marvel's stable with her "equal" collaborator of 20 years, Ryan Fleck. Larson, in an interview in Singapore, had told PTI that the film gave her a bigger platform to talk about feminism, a cause close to her heart. "I feel so lucky that I made my first blockbuster movie and I just get to talk about feminism all day. I never would have thought that was like a possibility for me. That's like my dream," the actor said last month. Boden said as challenging as directing the film was, it was also empowering to be at the helm of big studio production. She, however, hoped that there comes a time when a female director for a superhero film becomes a norm rather than an exception. "It's 2019... And everybody here looks for the day when it is not newsworthy that a woman is directing this kind of movie," she said at press conference in Singapore. The theatrical release in India and the US on International Women's Day is an obvious move but the film is clear in its projection and reflection of a world that is going through campaigns like Time's Up. But the risks, no matter how calculated, cannot be ignored. It is the first attempt at a studio film as big as Marvel for the directors, who have indie, character-driven films like "Half Nelson" and "Mississippi Grind" to their credit. Shouldering a stand-alone introductory film of a female hero in the aftermath of Harvey Weinstein scandal is a big responsibility. The director duo said they did an "all expenses paid" course at 'Marvel University', where they were supported by the team well-versed with the MCU history, which was unfamiliar terrain for them. Despite the training, directing "Captain Marvel" was a "scary and humbling" experience for Boden though the directors don't feel any obligation towards "Endgame" where Captain Marvel is already set to play an integral role as the post-credit scenes in "Infinity War" revealed. "Honestly, since they won't tell us anything about 'Avengers'? They have a lock and key on that, we feel no commitment and responsibility to that movie at all. We're just focused on our movie," she told PTI. The film spells out its goal, clearly aided by dialogues that check all the trending words - feminism, female representation, diversity, racism and xenophobia moulded in signature Marvel-esque humour. The world of "Captain Marvel" is populated by Samuel L Jackson's younger, simpler Nick Fury; multi-layered women in Gemma Chan's no-nonsense Min-Nerva, Lashana Lynch's instinctive Maria, Annette Bening's double stunner, Jude Law's focused Yon-Rogg and Ben Mendelsohn's Talos who one ends up rooting for. But what helps the film most is Larson's earnestness as the new hero on the horizon, who is capable of taking on Thanos in "Endgame". The film has its flaws like the character herself, but she is a suitable role model for female fans of the superhero genre. All in all, a Marvel fan will walk out from the theatres with lots of trivia and '90s nostalgia. (Disclaimer: The opinions expressed above are the views published by the News Agency PTI, and do not reflect the views of ZMCL)

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