Marvel’s ‘The Marvels’: Divisive Critics and Box Office Woes – Is It Worth Watching This Weekend?

Captain Marvel has an affinity for flying “higher, further, faster” than her fellow Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes, but The Marvels may not match her supernatural abilities. Marvel Studios has projected box office tracking figures for the film’s debut, which is estimated to open to $60-65 million in the United States and $140 million worldwide, considerably behind other recent superhero film debuts. 2019’s Captain Marvel, which soared to $153 million domestically during its opening weekend, is the most notable example.Amid this underwhelming forecast, Captain Marvel star Brie Larson is facing the anticipation of critics and online trolls who have long targeted her since the first film. Additionally, The Marvels arrives amidst criticisms against Marvel Studios’ creative and commercial fortunes, fueled by a multitude of negative headlines. Director Nia DaCosta has encountered scrutiny over the film’s reshoots, four-week long post-production period, and a 105-minute runtime that some experts believe could have impacted the film’s overall quality.However, DaCosta has defended the film’s runtime, indicating that she aimed to uphold a standard movie length. Compounded by the ongoing Screen Actors Guild strike preventing the film’s stars from promoting The Marvels, early reactions have yielded mixed reviews. While some critics praised the film’s humor and enthusiastic cast, others noted rushed storytelling and a lackluster villain, prompting some to suggest that this may indicate a need for a reboot within the MCU.At the end of the day, the overall reception is broadly uncertain, with only time and audiences able to determine The Marvels’ ultimate fate when it premieres in theaters on Friday, Nov. 10.

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