Critics Rave About “The Marvels”: “A Hell of a Lot of Fun” and “Sweet & Surprising”
The first reactions to “The Marvels” are in, and they’re overwhelmingly positive. Critics are calling the film “a hell of a lot of fun,” “sweet & surprising,” and “a solid middle ground between the low of Quantumania and the high of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.”
Collider’s Editor-in-Chief Steve Weintraub said that the film is “a blast” and that it’s worth seeing on the big screen. He also praised the chemistry between Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani, saying that it’s “one of the best things about the movie.”
Therese Lacson, who also writes for Collider, agreed with Weintraub, saying that “The Marvels” is “the funnest time” in theaters for an MCU movie in a while. She also praised the film’s visuals, saying that they are “stunning.”
Ross Bonaime of The Daily Beast called the film “short, sweet, and a hell of a lot of fun,” while Carly Lane of The Mary Sue shouted out musical numbers and girl power.
On the other hand, Nate Richard of The Playlist found the story to be a “huge mess” but praised the chemistry of the three leads.
Overall, it seems like “The Marvels” is a crowd-pleaser that is sure to entertain fans of the MCU. The film is set to hit theaters on July 28, 2023.
Here are some of the other positive reactions to the film:
- “The Marvels” is a “genuinely hilarious” and “action-packed goodness.” – Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue
- The film’s core trio has “great chemistry.” – Nora Dominick, Buzzfeed
- “The Marvels” is “utterly delightful.” – Jenna Anderson, ComicBook.com
- The film is “a solid middle ground between the low of Quantumania and the high of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.” – Eric Goldman, IndieWire
- The film is “goofy and sweet,” and “not perfect” but the performances of Larson, Parris, and Vellani are “top-notch.” – Zach Pope, Moviefone