‘The Marvels’ Review: A Cosmic Triumph Grounded In Sincerity And Humanity
deadline.comIn an era where the Marvel Cinematic Universe frequently shuttles between multiverse escapades and interplanetary conflicts, Nia DaCosta‘s The Marvels emerges as a breath of fresh air, eschewing bombast for a nuanced exploration of its characters.
DaCosta, alongside writers Megan McDonnell and Elissa Karasik, anchors the superhero spectacle in the tangible and personal, making the extraordinary feel accessible and grounded.
On a desolate planet, Cree warrior Dar-Benn (Zawe Ashton) finds a bracelet, one you might be familiar with if you watch the Disney+ Ms.
Marvel series. She believes this bracelet will solve her planet’s environmental issues. At home in New Jersey, Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) daydreams about fighting crime with Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) aka Captain Marvel, when the bracelet on her arm — the same one Dar-Benn found — begins to glow.
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