The Marvels is a solid entry in the MCU. It’s not the best film in the franchise, but it’s still a lot of fun. Marvel fans will definitely enjoy it. Check out the details in my parents guide movie review.
The Marvels releases in theaters across the United States this Friday, November 10, 2023. The cast of The Marvels include Brie Larson (Carol Danvers, AKA Captain Marvel), Teyonah Parris (Monica Rambeau), Iman Vellani (Kamala Khan, AKA Ms. Marvel), Samuel L. Jackson (Nick Fury), Zawe Ashton (Dar-Benn), and Gary Lewis (Emperor Dro’ge). The film is produced by Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige and directed by Nia Dacosta, who also wrote the script along with Elissa Karasik and Megan McDonnell. Check out the details in my parents guide movie review.
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The Marvels Parents Guide
In The Marvels: Carol Danvers aka Captain Marvel has reclaimed her identity from the tyrannical Kree and taken revenge on the Supreme Intelligence. But unintended consequences see Carol shouldering the burden of a destabilized universe. When her duties send her to an anomalous wormhole linked to a Kree revolutionary, her powers become entangled with that of Jersey City super-fan, Kamala Khan aka Ms. Marvel, and Carol’s estranged niece, now S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Together, this unlikely trio must team-up and learn to work in concert to save the universe as “The Marvels.”
The Marvels Age Rating Parents Guide
Let’s take a look at what concerned parents need to know about the age ratings of the series before letting their younger children watch The Marvels.
Language: The Marvels contains some strong language, with profanity and curse words used sparingly. Lookout words include sh*t, d*mn, d*mmit, and hell.
Mature Content: The biggest lookout in the film, other than the foul language, is the intense sequences of violence in the film. Much like other Marvel movies/MCU movies, The Marvels is pretty much on par as far as the violence, intense scenes, and thematic elements goes. There is lot of fighting and characters are shown in hand-to-hand combat, using their super powers, and wielding weapons and guns. There is a scene that shows someone exploding in space, but it is not too graphic or bloody. There are some mature themes and adult themes that surround death, grief, loss, and sickness that may trigger some viewers. The film also includes lots of flashing bright lights, which may be a problem for those fans with photosensitivity issues.
Age Rating of the Movie The Marvels: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures The Marvels movie rating has an PG-13 rating by the Motion Picture Association of America – MPAA ratings – for action/violence, and brief language and the parental guidelines advisory recommends it for a mature audiences, an older audience, an adult audience, young people, young adults, older kids, and teens aged 13 years and older. The suggestion of parental guidance or a legal guardian (adult guardian) for this restricted PG-13 category is highly suggested for young children, young kids, younger kids, and younger viewers under 13 years of age in this PG-13-rated motion picture for adult material. The minimum age recommendation is 13 years old.
Overall Thoughts
The Marvels is a fun and action-packed superhero film that is sure to please fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe AKA MCU. The film has a great cast, stunning visuals, and plenty of humor. However, the film is also a bit formulaic and predictable, and it doesn’t do much to break new ground in the superhero genre or the Marvel universe.
Brie Larson returns as Carol Danvers, the titular character of The Marvel. Larson gives a strong performance as Danvers, capturing the character’s strength, intelligence, and compassion. She is also believable in the action scenes, and has great chemistry and seem to work together well with her co-stars, who are also strong female characters.
Teyonah Parris returns as Monica Rambeau, a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who is now an astronaut. Parris gives a good performance as Rambeau, capturing the character’s intelligence, determination, and courage. She is also believable in the action scenes.
Iman Vellani makes her debut as Kamala Khan from the Marvel comics, a teenage girl from Jersey City who is a superfan of Captain Marvel. Vellani is a breakout star in the film, giving a charming and energetic performance as Khan. She is also believable in the action scenes.
In The Marvels, the colors are bright and vibrant, and the visuals and special effects are visually stunning. The film takes place in a variety of locations, from outer space to Earth, and the visuals are always impressive. The film’s director, Nia DaCosta, has said that she wanted to create a film that was “visually striking” and that would “push the boundaries of what’s possible in terms of visual effects.”
The Marvels doesn’t do much to break new ground in the superhero genre. It’s a fun and entertaining film, but it doesn’t do anything that we haven’t seen before.The film is funny. There are plenty of laughs to be had throughout the film. It is a bit formulaic and predictable. There are no real surprises in the film, and it follows the same beats as many other superhero films.
Overall, The Marvels is a solid entry in the MCU. It’s not the best film in the franchise, but it’s still a lot of fun.
There is one post credit scene, it is a mid-credit scene fans won’t want to miss.
