The Marvels Movie (NO SPOILERS)

The Marvels:  Watched this one Thursday night and I enjoyed it.  I didn't go in with high expectations but it was entertaining.  It starts off quickly with action and it feels like it doesn't start.  The characters are easy to like and the plot is easy on the brain.  Sure not all parts of the movie are hits.  I know it's being beaten up by critics and at the box office.  I get why it won't be looked upon as one of Marvel's best but I'm a little surprised it is taking such a beating.  If Thor: Love and Thunder can do $300M in the US this one should be able to do $200 which I know isn't "a hit" by Marvel standards.  Thor also had a better pedigree but the characters here aren't new between previous movies and series.  And you don't have to watch the Ms. Marvel series or any other movies to get this one.  It's pretty self-contained and they do a good job setting up the story.  I get it won't be a hit and it isn't perfect.  But if you're on the fence I say give it a try.

Marvel Legends Mar-Vell Action Figure

Marvel Legends Mar-Vell:  If I'm picking up action figures it's usually a Star Wars figure but I'm a big fan of the original Captain Marvel (Mar-Vell) so when I saw it on the shelf yesterday I was all in.  With the new Captain Marvel in the comics and the movie Mar-Vell has definitely gotten lost in the shuffle. He died from cancer which was documented in well known storyline.

Overall this is a good figure.  Mavel Legends figures have plenty of articulation.  A bit too much for my taste but it I know why collectors and kids like it.  There are a few imperfections in the mold including his right arm and nose.  Side photos are not pretty as it looks like he has a hanger.  His left shoulder also doesn't seem to always be in it's socket like it should.

  

The packaging is fine and comes with a piece of the build a figure Abomination.  There are no accessories included.  Seems like there are some easy ones that could have been included like a base or blasts.  

Good figure for fans of Mar-Vell.  Not sure I'm ready to go on an action figure shopping spree but I couldn't pass him up.

Captain Marvel

Got a chance to watch Captain Marvel this weekend and I really enjoyed it.  I was a fan of the original Captain Marvel growing up.  I have a majority of the comic books in that run that started in 1968.  For whatever reason I went into this movie thinking I would be disappointed but I was wrong.  The movie does a great job with the character and storyline.  Captain Marvel weighs in at two hours but I didn't know it as it paces really well.  I liked all the characters and the comedy in the movie.  It was a very fun watch and now I'm ready for Avengers later this month!