The Marvels 4K + 3D Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.5
Video		5.0
Audio		5.0
Extras		2.5
Overall		4.0

The Marvels 4K + 3D Blu-ray Movie Review

The Marvels is an action-packed adventure and the sequel to Captain Marvel. The 33^rd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), The Marvels is from producer Kevin Feige (Avengers: Endgame, Captain Marvel). The Marvels was a box-office disappointment and though it did not turn a profit it won over audiences with its impressive filmmaking and cult fan-base as a follow-up to Captain Marvel. Starring Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, Teyonah Parris, and Samuel L. Jackson.

The epic journey of Captain Marvel (Brie Larson) is far from over and the fate of the universe continues to rest in her hands. Carol Danvers teams up with some new allies – the spunky Ms. Marvel – Kamala Khan (Iman Vellani) and the upbeat-badass Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). The trio of female superheroes form a new and exciting team known as The Marvels.

With the three esteemed heroes united as one, these incredible heroes are determined to stop the alien threat and save the entire world from imminent destruction. The superheroic ladies are also helped by the esteemed Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Can Captain Marvel help train Ms. Marvel and Monica Rambeau while the trio learn to work together to defeat the alien threat to the universe?

The cast in The Marvels is phenomenal. One of the greatest strengths of The Marvels is the pitch-perfect casting. At the forefront of the ensemble cast is the great Brie Larson. Larson remains remarkably cool, beautiful, charming, and heroic as the legendary Captain Marvel. Larson is one of the best actresses in Hollywood and as an Academy Award winning actress she is one of the greatest cast members to join the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Iman Vellani is another great addition to the cast. Vellani has comedic sensibilities that are outstanding – with Ms. Marvel – Kamala Khan playing a sort of side-kick character with her own determination to be a leader and hero. Teyonah Parris also impresses and rounds out the trio of superheroes – providing more energetic heroics for the team.

The production scale is well-done. There are a lot of visual elements to appreciate – the production designs by Cara Brower (Candyman, Our Friend) are top-notch. The outstanding design merits are something special and well worth appreciating. The creativity of the design team helps showcase everything special about the Marvel Cinematic Universe when the franchise gets things right.

The costume designs by Lindsay Pugh (The Matrix Resurrections, Meg 2: The Trench) work well for each of the lead characters. Pugh did a great job with the costumes for each of the main characters. The designs impress in spades for the supporting cast of characters, too.

Edited by Catrin Hedström (Candyman, Little Woods) and Evan Schiff (John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Birds of Prey and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), The Marvels is impressively assembled. The editing is well-done throughout the feature-film. The pace of the story and the flow of the action scenes is effective.

The cinematography by Sean Bobbitt (Judas and the Black Messiah, The Place Beyond the Pines) is well done and the visuals add a lot of wonder to the production. The cinematography showcases so much splendor and visual finesse. The visual language of the cinematography is something that greatly enhances the production and filmmaking. Bobbitt has a keen visual sensibility and eye for cinematic flair.

Composed by Laura Karpman (American Fiction, Captain America: Brave New World), The Marvels provides an engaging and fun score. The music is a nice component of the production. The score energizes. The music is a great accompaniment to the action sequences and the rhythm of the production is all the more invigorating as a result.

Written by Nia DaCosta (Candyman, Little Woods), Megan McDonnell (Dark Matter, WandaVision), and Elissa Karasik (Loki, Lessons in Chemistry), The Marvels is a fast-paced and breezy screenplay. The fun script has good dialogue for all of the characters. The dialogue exchanges between the three leads creates a great sense of camaraderie. The script is often comedic and there are a lot of entertaining sequences. The action and heart of the film are brought to life through the screenplay, too.

Directed by Nia DaCosta (Candyman, Little Woods), The Marvels is enormously entertaining and is one of the most underrated films in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. DaCosta made a fun and action-packed gem. The Marvels is a great follow-up to Captain Marvel. Director DaCosta worked well with all of the three leads. The Marvels is a perfect showcase for how much fun can be had with a good Marvel film.

The Marvels 4K + 3D Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Released on Blu-ray by Disney and Marvel, The Marvels 3D is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 MVC encoded high-definition in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.39:1 widescreen. The high-definition presentation is excellent on the release. Colors pop with incredible depth and detail. The presentation provides a robust and pleasing image.

The strength of the release is the 3D and the extra dimension brought to the film. The 3D visuals are exceptional – adding enormous depth and far greater immersion to the presentation. The 3D texture and layering helps provide a seamlessly pleasing 3D experience.

The special effects are beautifully rendered and the 3D allows for the filmmaking to be even more exhilarating. The 3D is simultaneously a perfect showcase for the added depth 3D can have and there are some nice 3D effects, too. A must-see in 3D for anyone who considers themselves a 3D enthusiast.

The Marvels 4K + 3D Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release is presented in English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround sound. The DTS-HD Master Audio presentation is robust and dynamic throughout. The soundstage is top-notch and the soundtrack is crystal clear. Dialogue is well reproduced and is easy to understand. The score is well reproduced and emphasized during the presentation. The sound effects are engaging and well-mixed into the surround sound track. Every detail and nuance of the presentation is enhanced and the directionality of the sound mixing makes the experience all the more engaging.

The Marvels 4K + 3D Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

The release includes the same on-disc supplemental package as found on the standard Blu-ray edition. The bonus features are contained on the standard Blu-ray release copy included in the 3D / 4K UHD / Blu-ray combo pack release. For more information on the bonus features, please refer to the review by my colleague Jeffrey Kauffman.

The Marvels 4K + 3D Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

The Marvels 3D is a wonderful and enormously thrilling action-packed adventure. The filmmaking is top-notch and it is one of the most underrated of the Marvel features. The cast is phenomenal with Brie Larson, Iman Vellani, and Teyonah Parris having great chemistry.  The performances deliver superb energy and are a lot of fun. Director Nia DaCosta (Candyman) made an impressive Marvel film. Heartfelt, exciting, and underrated in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The 3D Blu-ray release is phenomenal and provides a stunning presentation of The Marvels. The Marvels showcases incredible 3D depth and layering. The 3D visuals are superb and the best way to watch the film is in 3D. For 3D enthusiasts, the 3D Blu-ray release should be considered a must-own release. As Captain Marvel crash-lands into Blockbuster in the first feature – Blockbuster may be dead… but it lives on forever in our hearts. A 3D Blu-ray that belongs in your permanent collection. Highly recommended.