We watched The Marvels last night, and it felt a bit like being dropped in the middle of the Marvel Universe with no clue what was happening. If you want to be up to speed with The Marvels, you’ll need to first watch Captain Marvel and the spin-off TV series Ms. Marvel. And it wouldn’t hurt to watch WandaVision either!

As it had been a while since I’d seen any of those, I felt kind of lost and just grasped bits of information. This is a movie aimed at Marvel fans who can recall all the details of previous films.

Marvel Studios’ The Marvels now Streaming

Marvel Studios’ The Marvels became available on all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu on January 16 and will be out on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD on February 13. 

It includes exclusive bonus content including deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes and an audio commentary from co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco.

Click here to watch the Marvels on Amazon Prime Video

What is The Marvels About?

In “The Marvels,” Carol Danvers, also known as Captain Marvel, embarks on a mission that leads her to encounter a peculiar wormhole, intertwining her powers with those of enthusiastic fan and budding superhero Kamala Khan (Ms. Marvel), as well as Carol’s estranged niece, astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. Despite their differences, the trio must unite and collaborate to avert a universal catastrophe. The movie takes viewers on a cosmic journey, exploring the dynamic relationships and challenges these characters face in their quest to save the universe.

The film delves into Marvel’s first-ever musical number, providing a behind-the-scenes look at the production in featurettes. Additionally, viewers can enjoy moments from the vibrant set in “The Production Diaries,” along with amusing outtakes in the gag reel. Deleted scenes offer further insight into the characters’ interactions and experiences, including unexpected switches, brainstorming sessions, yoga lessons in space, and tension-filled chases. The bonus content reflects the lively and multifaceted nature of the film, providing a deeper understanding of the Marvel Universe and the unique dynamics at play in “The Marvels.”

My Personal Review

I think I covered most of my feelings about the movie in the first couple paragraphs. It felt like one long episode of Ms. Marvel. I highly recommend watching Captain Marvel and at least the first two or three episodes of Ms. Marvel so you can understand what’s happening and why.

The movie was cute, humorous and entertaining. It seemed a bit more aimed at girls or a younger audience, as my husband made a lot of groaning/grunting noises as commentary throughout movie. My son was much more entertained, and he didn’t even remember much about the previous movie. I spent a lot of time looking things up on my phone to remind me who was who and how they fit in the Marvel Universe.

Movie Bonus Features

FEATURETTES

·       Entangled – Take a cosmic trip behind the scenes on The Marvels with the cast and crew of the film. Learn how director Nia DaCosta and the team took on such a vast production, and dive deeper with more details about Marvel’s first ever musical number.

·       The Production Diaries – Experience the lively, upbeat set of The Marvels as cast and crew recall candid and heartwarming moments, along with hilarious anecdotes.

DELETED SCENES

·       Captain-in-Residence – Kamala finds herself in Carol’s ship after an unexpected switch and incredulously picks up a call from Valkyrie.

·       It’s Under Control – Carol, Kamala, and Monica find themselves brainstorming for solutions on Aladna.

·       Space Yoga – Muneeba teaches yoga while an exasperated Nick Fury looks on.

·       The Chase – Chaos ensues as Ty-Rone chases Kamala in a tension-filled scene.

GAG REEL

·       Watch some hilarious outtakes on set with the cast and crew of The Marvels.

AUDIO COMMENTARY

·       Listen to co-writer/director Nia DaCosta and VFX Supervisor Tara DeMarco talk about the film.

*Bonus features vary by product and retailer

Rating

U.S. Rated PG-13

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About the Author

Candy Keane is a digital content creator and long-time cosplayer, most well-known for being on the cover of the Star Wars documentary Jedi Junkies. After making costumes professionally for over a decade, she now writes about geek culture and mom life, and continues to cosplay for fun, while sharing her love of costumes on Instagram @SewGeekMama. Her first children’s book, I’m Going to My First Comic Convention, was published in 2020 and won a Story Monsters Approved award for Excellence in Literature.

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