Picture this: 2019, Martin Scorsese drops a bombshell by saying that Marvel movies aren't cinema. The godfather of filmmaking dissing superhero flicks was not taken kindly by the Marvel fandom and even filmmakers and actors involved in MCU jumped in the fray. Little did we know that Scorsese's words might have cast a subtle curse on the MCU, leading to some stinkers since then.

Now, let's talk about The Marvels, the new kid on the MCU block. It's been more than four years since the original Captain Marvel, and it's like they're trying to decide if it's a gourmet meal or a fast-food combo. At 105 minutes, it's one of Marvel's shortest films, but don't let that fool you. Short doesn't always mean sweet.

The story revolves around three superheroines: Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani). You might remember the latter two from WandaVision and Ms. Marvel. With all that buildup, you would expect some fireworks. But here's the catch: Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton), the central antagonist seems to epitomise the recurring archetype of lacklustre villains that has plagued numerous MCU films and shows.&nbsp;

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With motivations shrouded in ambiguity and a character profile that fails to leave a lasting impression, or any impression at all, she falls into the category of adversaries we have encountered far too many times before. Too by-the-numbers. And I am saying that as a huge fan of Ashton since Fresh Meat's times (seriously, watch it).

The Marvels throws us a curveball by playing with time. The heroes swap places in a kind of chaotic way. It's like playing musical chairs, but with superpowers. There's this scene where Captain Marvel is in the middle of a battle, and suddenly, she's Ms. Marvel. It's like a superhero version of Freaky Friday.

Director Nia DaCosta, known for Candyman, adds some fun through Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), a fangirl who meets her idols, particularly Carol. Kamala's enthusiasm is infectious, and her interactions with the seasoned heroes bring a sense of charm to the movie. But the rest of the film feels like it's stuck in second gear.

It's glaringly evident that the MCU has been navigating a treacherous path since the culmination of Avengers: Endgame. Scorsese's 2019 critique still lingers, casting a discernible shadow over the franchise. The bygone days of monumental battles against formidable adversaries like Thanos appear as distant echoes.&nbsp;

The Marvels aims for the funny bone with Goose, the Flerkin cat. Lovers of the small felines might like a scene&nbsp;that involves several cute kittens. But it's like they are trying too hard to make you laugh and not hard enough to make you care.

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The best part is actually at the very end, in the credits. And isn't that the perfect indication that a movie sucks? It gives us a teaser for what's coming next, and it is indeed intriguing. Nevertheless, this flicker of hope remains eclipsed by the overarching veil of mediocrity that envelops the majority of the film. The MCU needs a shake-up and a return to the cinematic grandeur that made it famous.&nbsp;

Scorsese's comment might still be lurking in the background (and in the head of Kevin Feige), but it's time to break free and bring back the superhero movie magic. Time for a fresh start.

Picture this: 2019, Martin Scorsese drops a bombshell by saying that Marvel movies aren't cinema. The godfather of filmmaking dissing superhero flicks was not taken kindly by the Marvel fandom and even filmmakers and actors involved in MCU jumped in the fray.

Picture this: 2019, Martin Scorsese drops a bombshell by saying that Marvel movies aren't cinema. The godfather of filmmaking dissing superhero flicks was not taken kindly by the Marvel fandom and even filmmakers and actors involved in MCU jumped in the fray. Little did we know that Scorsese's words might have cast a subtle curse on the MCU, leading to some stinkers since then. Now, let's talk about The Marvels, the new kid on the MCU block. It's been more than four years since the original Captain Marvel, and it's like they're trying to decide if it's a gourmet meal or a fast-food combo. At 105 minutes, it's one of Marvel's shortest films, but don't let that fool you. Short doesn't always mean sweet. The story revolves around three superheroines: Captain Marvel (Brie Larson), Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris), and Ms. Marvel (Iman Vellani). You might remember the latter two from WandaVision and Ms. Marvel. With all that buildup, you would expect some fireworks. But here's the catch: Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton), the central antagonist seems to epitomise the recurring archetype of lacklustre villains that has plagued numerous MCU films and shows. With motivations shrouded in ambiguity and a character profile that fails to leave a lasting impression, or any impression at all, she falls into the category of adversaries we have encountered far too many times before. Too by-the-numbers. And I am saying that as a huge fan of Ashton since Fresh Meat's times (seriously, watch it). The Marvels throws us a curveball by playing with time. The heroes swap places in a kind of chaotic way. It's like playing musical chairs, but with superpowers. There's this scene where Captain Marvel is in the middle of a battle, and suddenly, she's Ms. Marvel. It's like a superhero version of Freaky Friday. Director Nia DaCosta, known for Candyman, adds some fun through Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani), a fangirl who meets her idols, particularly Carol. Kamala's enthusiasm is infectious, and her interactions with the seasoned heroes bring a sense of charm to the movie. But the rest of the film feels like it's stuck in second gear. It's glaringly evident that the MCU has been navigating a treacherous path since the culmination of Avengers: Endgame. Scorsese's 2019 critique still lingers, casting a discernible shadow over the franchise. The bygone days of monumental battles against formidable adversaries like Thanos appear as distant echoes. The Marvels aims for the funny bone with Goose, the Flerkin cat. Lovers of the small felines might like a scene that involves several cute kittens. But it's like they are trying too hard to make you laugh and not hard enough to make you care. Also Read | Is The Marvels set to be a box office bomb? MCU film tracking for disappointing opening The best part is actually at the very end, in the credits. And isn't that the perfect indication that a movie sucks? It gives us a teaser for what's coming next, and it is indeed intriguing. Nevertheless, this flicker of hope remains eclipsed by the overarching veil of mediocrity that envelops the majority of the film. The MCU needs a shake-up and a return to the cinematic grandeur that made it famous. Scorsese's comment might still be lurking in the background (and in the head of Kevin Feige), but it's time to break free and bring back the superhero movie magic. Time for a fresh start.

The Marvels review: A middling superhero movie with a glimmer of hope

The first teaser for Marvel Studios' The Marvels is here! The film is a sequel to 2019's movie Captain Marvel and 2022's TV series Ms Marvel and also the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nia DaCosta takes over from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck in the director's chair. DaCosta also wrote the screenplay with Megan McDonnell, Elissa Karasik, and Zeb Wells. This time, Brie Larson's Carol Danvers is joined by Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan. The three superheroes start experiencing a strange phenomenon of swapping their powers whenever they use them. They must work together to investigate and unravel the mystery behind it.

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Watch the teaser above. It perfectly captures all the hallmarks of MCU movies, with its thrilling action, stunning visuals, and lighthearted moments of humour.&nbsp;

The film also features Samuel L. Jackson reprising the role of Nick Fury. Zawe Ashton essays the role of a villain in the movie. Park Seo-joon is also here in an undisclosed role. Saagar Shaikh, Zenobia Shroff, and Mohan Kapur return from Ms Marvel.&nbsp;

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During a recent interview with Good Morning America, Larson discussed her return to the role and revealed that the upcoming film will delve deeper into the complexities of the character.

“The first one was the origin story of who she is. Now it’s digging into some of the complexities. That there is much more to her than that, that there are parts that are not so great about her. That we can see a hero as being a person that doesn’t make every right decision all the time,” she said.&nbsp;

The Marvels releases on November 10.

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The first teaser for Marvel Studios' The Marvels is here! The film is a sequel to 2019's movie Captain Marvel and 2022's TV series Ms Marvel and also the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The first teaser for Marvel Studios' The Marvels is here! The film is a sequel to 2019's movie Captain Marvel and 2022's TV series Ms Marvel and also the 33rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Nia DaCosta takes over from Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck in the director's chair. DaCosta also wrote the screenplay with Megan McDonnell, Elissa Karasik, and Zeb Wells. This time, Brie Larson's Carol Danvers is joined by Teyonah Parris' Monica Rambeau and Iman Vellani's Kamala Khan. The three superheroes start experiencing a strange phenomenon of swapping their powers whenever they use them. They must work together to investigate and unravel the mystery behind it. Watch the teaser above. It perfectly captures all the hallmarks of MCU movies, with its thrilling action, stunning visuals, and lighthearted moments of humour. The film also features Samuel L. Jackson reprising the role of Nick Fury. Zawe Ashton essays the role of a villain in the movie. Park Seo-joon is also here in an undisclosed role. Saagar Shaikh, Zenobia Shroff, and Mohan Kapur return from Ms Marvel. During a recent interview with Good Morning America, Larson discussed her return to the role and revealed that the upcoming film will delve deeper into the complexities of the character. “The first one was the origin story of who she is. Now it’s digging into some of the complexities. That there is much more to her than that, that there are parts that are not so great about her. That we can see a hero as being a person that doesn’t make every right decision all the time,” she said. The Marvels releases on November 10. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

The Marvels trailer: Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, Kamala Khan unite in this MCU film! Watch

In the Disney+ MCU series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', Anthony Mackie took over Chris Evans' Steve Rogers as the definitive Captain America. Sure, earlier Wyatt Russell's John Walker had also assumed the mantle, but it did not last long and he was stripped of the honour.&nbsp;

Mackie will don the role in the fourth movie in the 'Captain America' franchise. But we got to see him for the first time in full costume 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'. Mackie reprised the role in a special video segment that was shown on the Disney cruise line.

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The video also featured Scott Lang or Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), Hope van Dyne or Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Kamala Khan or Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Carol Danvers or Captain Marvel (Brie Larson).

At the beginning of the video, Scott also addressed the famous, and very important, 'Avengers: Endgame' theory that said Ant-Man could have entered Thanos', um, behind and killed him.

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Scott said, "Hi, I'm Scott Lang, but you might know me as Ant-Man... Look, before we start, let me address the elephant in the room. There's a lot of chatter out there asking why I didn't shrink down, go in and uh... kill Thanos in a really creative way. First of all, gross. Secondly, it's much more complicated than that. Allow me to explain..."

Before he could explain it, however, Hope cut in and fans did not get to hear the explanation. In the end, Thanos was dispatched by Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark and the combined efforts of the Avengers.&nbsp;

Later on, we see Mackie, fully decked in the Cap suit, complete with the vibranium shield, and interacts with Ms Marvel and Danvers. They can be seen battling Ultron drones. You can watch the video above.&nbsp;

In the Disney+ MCU series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', Anthony Mackie took over Chris Evans' Steve Rogers as the definitive Captain America. Sure, earlier Wyatt Russell's John Walker had also assumed the mantle, but it did not last long and he was stripped of the honour.

In the Disney+ MCU series 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier', Anthony Mackie took over Chris Evans' Steve Rogers as the definitive Captain America. Sure, earlier Wyatt Russell's John Walker had also assumed the mantle, but it did not last long and he was stripped of the honour. Mackie will don the role in the fourth movie in the 'Captain America' franchise. But we got to see him for the first time in full costume 'The Falcon and the Winter Soldier'. Mackie reprised the role in a special video segment that was shown on the Disney cruise line. The video also featured Scott Lang or Ant-Man (Paul Rudd), Hope van Dyne or Wasp (Evangeline Lilly), Kamala Khan or Ms Marvel (Iman Vellani), and Carol Danvers or Captain Marvel (Brie Larson). At the beginning of the video, Scott also addressed the famous, and very important, 'Avengers: Endgame' theory that said Ant-Man could have entered Thanos', um, behind and killed him. Also Read: 'See How They Run' trailer: There is a killer on the loose in this 1950s' London-set mystery comedy Scott said, "Hi, I'm Scott Lang, but you might know me as Ant-Man... Look, before we start, let me address the elephant in the room. There's a lot of chatter out there asking why I didn't shrink down, go in and uh... kill Thanos in a really creative way. First of all, gross. Secondly, it's much more complicated than that. Allow me to explain..." Before he could explain it, however, Hope cut in and fans did not get to hear the explanation. In the end, Thanos was dispatched by Robert Downey Jr's Tony Stark and the combined efforts of the Avengers. Later on, we see Mackie, fully decked in the Cap suit, complete with the vibranium shield, and interacts with Ms Marvel and Danvers. They can be seen battling Ultron drones. You can watch the video above.

Anthony Mackie dons Captain America costume, fights Ultron drones with Kamala Khan and Captain Marvel. Watch

If media reports are to believed, popular Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has joined the cast of Disney's new superhero series 'Ms Marvel'.&nbsp; 
 
The series which is scheduled to premier on Disney+ has Canadian actress Iman Vellani&nbsp; playing the titular role. 
 
While Fawad has not confirmed the news so far, his name appears among&nbsp;other cast members on the show's official IMDb page. The cast also includes Pakistan's Nimra Bucha, Samina Ahmad and Indian actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar.&nbsp; 
 
Fawad reportedly appears on one of the episodes of the show and his character is called Hasan.&nbsp; 
 
There has been no official confirmation of the cast by Marvel so far and the entire project is being kept under wraps.

Some on Twitter have speculated if Fawad Khan, who played the lead in popular shows like 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' and 'Humsafar', is actually part of the show. Many have speculated whether&nbsp;it's Pakistani theatre actor Fawad Khan who has been credited on IMDb and not the popular star.&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 
'Ms. Marvel' is a six part mini series created by Bisha K Ali. The series centers around 16-year-old Kamala Khan who is Pakistani-American from Jersey City. She writes Captain Marvel fanfiction and gains shape-shifting powers. 
 
Part of Marvel's phase 4, the series is yet another attempt by MCU towards inclusivity. It has already put together a star cast from diverse ethnicity in the upcoming film 'Eternals' which features Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Kit Harington and Kumail Nanjiani among others.&nbsp; 
 
'Ms Marvel' is reportedly being shot in Atlanta, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and Thailand.

If media reports are to believed, popular Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has joined the cast of Disney's new superhero series 'Ms Marvel'. The series which is scheduled to premier on Disney+ has Canadian actress Iman Vellani playing the titular role.

If media reports are to believed, popular Pakistani actor Fawad Khan has joined the cast of Disney's new superhero series 'Ms Marvel'. The series which is scheduled to premier on Disney+ has Canadian actress Iman Vellani playing the titular role. While Fawad has not confirmed the news so far, his name appears among other cast members on the show's official IMDb page. The cast also includes Pakistan's Nimra Bucha, Samina Ahmad and Indian actor-filmmaker Farhan Akhtar. Fawad reportedly appears on one of the episodes of the show and his character is called Hasan. There has been no official confirmation of the cast by Marvel so far and the entire project is being kept under wraps. Some on Twitter have speculated if Fawad Khan, who played the lead in popular shows like 'Zindagi Gulzar Hai' and 'Humsafar', is actually part of the show. Many have speculated whether it's Pakistani theatre actor Fawad Khan who has been credited on IMDb and not the popular star. 'Ms. Marvel' is a six part mini series created by Bisha K Ali. The series centers around 16-year-old Kamala Khan who is Pakistani-American from Jersey City. She writes Captain Marvel fanfiction and gains shape-shifting powers. Part of Marvel's phase 4, the series is yet another attempt by MCU towards inclusivity. It has already put together a star cast from diverse ethnicity in the upcoming film 'Eternals' which features Salma Hayek, Angelina Jolie, Gemma Chan, Kit Harington and Kumail Nanjiani among others. 'Ms Marvel' is reportedly being shot in Atlanta, Georgia, New Jersey, New York, and Thailand.

Has Fawad Khan joined the cast of 'Ms Marvel'?

Marvel president Kevin Feige has said that a film based on Muslim superhero Ms&nbsp;Marvel is in development at the studio.&nbsp;

In an interview with a leading channel, Feige said the studio has plans for the character whose real name is Kamala Khan.&nbsp;

"Ms&nbsp;Marvel, which is another character in the comic books, the Muslim hero who is inspired by Captain Marvel, definitely sorts of in the works. We have plans for that once we've introduced Captain Marvel to the world," Feige said.

Khan is a teenage Pakistani American from New Jersey and possesses the power of shapeshifting and healing factor.&nbsp;

Feige did not provide further details but suggested that Ms Marvel appearance will follow the "Captain Marvel", starring Brie Larson and due for release in March 2019.&nbsp;

Kevin Feige wishes more development at the studio through a Muslim superhero

Marvel president Kevin Feige has said that a film based on Muslim superhero Ms Marvel is in development at the studio. In an interview with a leading channel, Feige said the studio has plans for the character whose real name is Kamala Khan. "Ms Marvel, which is another character in the comic books, the Muslim hero who is inspired by Captain Marvel, definitely sorts of in the works. We have plans for that once we've introduced Captain Marvel to the world," Feige said. Khan is a teenage Pakistani American from New Jersey and possesses the power of shapeshifting and healing factor. Feige did not provide further details but suggested that Ms Marvel appearance will follow the "Captain Marvel", starring Brie Larson and due for release in March 2019.

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Has Fawad Khan joined the cast of 'Ms Marvel'?

Marvel plans film on first Muslim superhero