Captain Marvel The Rotten Tomatoes/Critic's Reaction Thread

[Kane52630]

'Captain Marvel' Now Being Review Bombed On IMDb

 

[Webfoot Hero]

Color me not surprised trolls are busy trying to review bomb the IMDB user score. They've been trying to do that with BP, IW, and a couple other MCU films before. And the M/F breakdown of the voters is 3.6K M to around 405 F. Talk about some male insecurity.

 

[Shuri]

It's opening week, I don't think it will make much difference. Anyone interested is going to see it anyway and thanks to their previous attempt with RT, most are now aware of what they are trying to do and won't take the ratings seriously.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

It's opening week, I don't think it will make much difference. Anyone interested is going to see it anyway and thanks to their previous attempt with RT, most are now aware of what they are trying to do and won't take the ratings seriously.

I expect the same to happen on RT's user rating since it always happens. It seems these groups zero in on one or two movies a year to gang up on and review bomb. Last year it was BP; this year it'll be CM and likely SW IX.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

TOMATOMETER
84%
Average Rating: 7/10
Reviews Count: 167
Fresh: 140
Rotten: 27

 

[Mad Ones]

Thor has 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. I really like Thor (obviously not as much as Ragnorok). If we're comparing the new generation to the last, Marvel's foundations remain extremely stable. Iron Man was the breakout character in the first generation and the energy around his franchise created the MCU's momentum while Thor and First Avenger built the MCU. Black Panther created a huge amount of energy and now Captain Marvel is creating the world (and will probably get a Winter Soldier or Ragnorok later).

 

[Spider-Fan]

Thor has 77% on Rotten Tomatoes. I really like Thor (obviously not as much as Ragnorok). If we're comparing the new generation to the last, Marvel's foundations remain extremely stable. Iron Man was the breakout character in the first generation and the energy around his franchise created the MCU's momentum while Thor and First Avenger built the MCU. Black Panther created a huge amount of energy and now Captain Marvel is creating the world (and will probably get a Winter Soldier or Ragnorok later).

This is a very good point

We're coming to a point where the new life blood of the MCU are getting their own phase 1, and I would say Doctor Strange similarly had its own issues like a phase 1 film did as well. Again, Black Panther I don't count because his movie is a sort of sequel to Civil War. But you're right, the new "normal" is being set-up while we phase out the OG Avengers.

 

[Iceman]

I expect the same to happen on RT's user rating since it always happens. It seems these groups zero in on one or two movies a year to gang up on and review bomb. Last year it was BP; this year it'll be CM and likely SW IX.

The thing is it is totally visible when there are such a massive number of 1/10 ratings. If they went with 2, 3, 4 or 5 out of 10 and mixed it up a bit it wouldn’t be so obvious.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

TOMATOMETER
84%
Average Rating: 7.02/10
Reviews Count: 170
Fresh: 143
Rotten: 27

 

[CK Spider]

Is everybody aware it's got almost the exact same scores (tomatometer, average and metascore) of both Deadpools? Actually, just a bit higher as of right now. I hear people are quite fond of those. No reason to panic at all.

 

[shinlyle]

'Captain Marvel' Now Being Review Bombed On IMDb

With IMDB, I always ignore the 1's and the 10's, and just look at the middle 8 slots. That gives you a better estimate as to what you can expect. Most trolls can't count to "2".

 

[shinlyle]

Color me not surprised trolls are busy trying to review bomb the IMDB user score. They've been trying to do that with BP, IW, and a couple other MCU films before. And the M/F breakdown of the voters is 3.6K M to around 405 F. Talk about some male insecurity.

They just can't get over BvS and Justice League, can they? I just want to hold them down, start telling them over and over again, "It's okay...you can like both"...repeatedly, until they break down crying and screaming, "NOBODY TOLD ME IT WAS OKAY!!"

 

[BoredGuy]

They just can't get over BvS and Justice League, can they? I just want to hold them down, start telling them over and over again, "It's okay...you can like both"...repeatedly, until they break down crying and screaming, "NOBODY TOLD ME IT WAS OKAY!!"

Just give em a little good will hunting-

 

[MrWayne]

Right. Critics are just normal people and they shouldn't influence your opinion. I do like hearing some of their opinions, though. But I noticed that doesn't really have a lot to do with my question of wondering how general reception would be if Endgame weren't around the corner. I just wonder if some of these people are being a little easier on Captain Marvel because A) It's Marvel Studios or B) Endgame is a month away and will probably be a critical darling. Maybe it's neither of those options, but it is food for thought.

Personally, I would've loved for this film to be Marvel's Wonder Woman for everyone. The energy with this movie just feels different, and not necessarily in a positive way. I know that's asking for a lot, but it is Marvel. Look at what's been achieved. Again, we have an incredible, energy-fueled release right around the corner that dwarfs anything most movies have achieved with Endgame. Just wish they would've handled this film with more care, because it could have achieved greatness. That's strictly going off of what I've been seeing and hearing, though.

As much as this was Marvel groundbreaking with a Female lead, this feels very underwhelming and perhaps they played it too safe and just business as usual. I felt like this should be a bigger moment than what it feels like.

The energy around this film feels awkward if that makes sense...

But meh who knows, I haven't seen the film yet so can't really have much of an opinion on the content and quality.

 

[Abudefduf]

I read a great take the other day from a fan elsewhere in that it simply comes down to CM perhaps not having hook Marvel needed. CM is a character they're trying to fit into a role.

Marvel has been trying to make her their Wonder Woman for the last few years, and so far it hasn't worked. Probably because Carol Danvers is far from being a role model. That doesn't mean that she can't work as an inspirational figure, but she can be one in the same way Tony Stark is.

Unfortunately Marvel doesn't seem to understand that.

 

[BoredGuy]

Yeah making Carol pop has been difficult
even under Deconnick (sp?) it's never been a top-seller
(And Civil War II was a huge setback for the character's likeability)

I personally have been trying to like Carol for years and just can't get into it
but I'm not into Guardians or Black Panther either and those movies made me love them, so I'm hoping the same happens with CM

 

[shinlyle]

Just give em a little good will hunting-

THANK YOU! Exactly the scene I was thinking of...

 

[Webfoot Hero]

TOMATOMETER
84%
Average Rating: 7.02/10
Reviews Count: 174
Fresh: 147
Rotten: 27

 

[shinlyle]

Yeah making Carol pop has been difficult
even under Deconnick (sp?) it's never been a top-seller
(And Civil War II was a huge setback for the character's likeability)

I personally have been trying to like Carol for years and just can't get into it
but I'm not into Guardians or Black Panther either and those movies made me love them, so I'm hoping the same happens with CM

THIS.

I mean, I get it. She is super-powerful, and she's pretty, and her character design has always been pretty cool, from the Binary look to present...
...but her character is VERY bland. I think this stems from the fact that Wonder Woman didn't spin off from Wonder MAN, yet, Carol was Miss Marvel, and she spun out of Captain Marvel. It doesn't make her a lesser character, but Wonder Woman was one of the first to really be her own thing! I say this as a die-hard Marvel guy, too, by the way.

My daughter likes Carol, and that's cool. I hope to like her. It may be like Miles Morales who, in my opinion, was very bland in the comics, and within 5 minutes on screen, he was a character I liked a lot!

Either way, I'll find out Saturday night, along with about 70% of the movie-going public.

 

[Abudefduf]

If you guys didn't like that ray of sunshine that was DeConnick's Carol then I doubt you'll like movie Carol. Movie Carol is barely even a character.

 

[BoredGuy]

Nah I did like Deconnick's Carol quite a bit, but then Civil War 2 came along and made her a total a**hole
my point was just that it didn't sell spectacularly, even then

 

[shinlyle]

Nah I did like Deconnick's Carol quite a bit, but then Civil War 2 came along and made her a total a**hole
my point was just that it didn't sell spectacularly, even then

Well, it's Marvel Comics, if you like the characterization of anyone in particular, it's best not to get too attached to it. Look at Peter Parker. He goes from genius who is socially awkward to 23 year-old man-boy still living with his Aunt who can't beat a fun-runner.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

TOMATOMETER
85%
Average Rating: 7/10
Reviews Count: 175
Fresh: 148
Rotten: 27

 

[I Am The Knight]

If you guys didn't like that ray of sunshine that was DeConnick's Carol then I doubt you'll like movie Carol. Movie Carol is barely even a character.

You've seen it, Abu?

 

[m2k]

Bouncing back strong! Great to see!