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Captain Marvel shines with original storytelling, despite its offbeat direction
March 23, 2019Written by: Jonathan Pabico, Peak Associate Filmmaker duo Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck’s long-awaited Captain Marvel finally hits theatres. The film excels featuring diverse characters and an unconventional style with offbeat tones. Brie Larson brings a strong and empowering performance as Captain Marvel. Larson perfectly portrays the first female Marvel superhero on the big screen. With an edgy demeanour and an unbreakable resolve, Larson is compelling as the fearless protagonist. Furthermore, Larson uses Marvel’s alienated experiences with the film’s 1990s culture to evoke her character’s uncertainties with her past. Backed by close-ups and vivid natural lighting from the story’s settings, Larson’s…
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Captain America: Civil War is about more than just superheroes
May 11, 2016Captain America: Civil War is captivating. Moviegoers will be taken aback by the monumental showdown between Captain America and Iron Man. With its political tones rivaling those of its predecessors, this newest instalment to the Captain America film franchise will…
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Batman v Superman is DC’s kryptonite
March 25, 2016While I’ve been given the opportunity to write a review on Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, I’ve got to be honest with you: my feelings towards this film could be just as well articulated through a cacophonous scream of…
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Genetic engineering takes steps towards building superhumans
October 27, 2014The superpowers of heroes such as Spiderman, Captain America, and the Hulk have become a frequent sight in movies and TV shows, but new technology may mean that you could see them in your day to day life, sometime in…
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