The First Reactions To ‘The Marvels’ Call It “A Blast” and “Visually Stunning”, With Iman Vellani’s Performance Singled Out For Praise

I was fortunate enough to see 30 minutes from #TheMarvels and its a BLAST! It’s extremely well shot, fun and exactly what the MCU could use right now. The chemistry between our main trio is great but Iman Vellani once again absolutely SHINES as #KamalaKhan/#MsMarvel, commanding… pic.twitter.com/DxSIAyJG3R

— BSL (@bigscreenleaks) November 8, 2023

The Marvels is a triumph. The runtime is just right, the action hits hard, Iman Vellani is the heart and soul of the film. It might not explain everything super well, but it’s a fantastic popcorn movie. Marvel is on the right track. #TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/JvZHn3W8gW

— Hunter Bolding (@HunterBVideo) November 8, 2023

#TheMarvels is better than I was expecting. Massive improvement from its (bad) predecessor. Vellani x Parris are natural leads. Creative plot, forgettable villain. Aside from some goofy dialogue & a couple of “what’re we doing here” Act 3 decisions, I left w/ a smile on my face. pic.twitter.com/Baa2tfmBbw

— Liam (@LiamTCrowley) November 8, 2023

Nia DaCosta’s #TheMarvels is a great time at the movies! It’s well paced & full of frantic, hilarious energy. I even liked it more than 2019’s #CaptainMarvel. This thing moves! The location-swap action is a blast & the end credits scene is 😱 . I’m definitely a fan.

Iman… pic.twitter.com/vK8vDFpJ4h

— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) November 8, 2023

#TheMarvels is so much fun — wholesome and wacky and joyful and moving, with some really inspired, inspiring sequences that more than make up for occasionally iffy plotting. It also restores something desperately needed in the MCU: hope for what comes next. ✨ pic.twitter.com/ulSY4SiJAn

— Drew Taylor (@DrewTailored) November 8, 2023

All I wanted from #TheMarvels was to have a good time and that movie is stupid fun! Kamala, Monica, and Carol are so much fun together. The swapping, singing, and dancing played better than I thought it would. The cameos, my god those cameos! I’m so happy I saw this in IMAX! pic.twitter.com/seWhnb9fzX

— Joseph Deckelmeier (@joedeckelmeier) November 8, 2023

#TheMarvels is actually great fun, with a good complex dynamic between the leading trio at its center. Iman Vellani steals every scene. Some great stylistic action and a hilarious place-swap dynamic. Lots of Meowsomely crazy moments. With also some BIG setup for the larger MCU. pic.twitter.com/BppzxYyoIQ

— Rayyan 🇵🇸 (@RayyanTCG) November 8, 2023

Iman Vellani can do no wrong. Give her the keys to the MCU. #TheMarvels

— Brian Davids (@PickYourBrian) November 8, 2023

#TheMarvels expertly uses its pieces to create an entertaining comic book movie. The action, comedy, and MCU world-building were the strengths. However, the MVP was Ms. Marvel as Iman Vellani continues to be the best new addition to Marvel. The villain is the LVP. @MCU_Direct pic.twitter.com/GgSzPjvExo

— David Thompson (@daavidthompson) November 8, 2023

THE MARVELS is such a good time. It’s the most fun I’ve had in theaters all year. Iman Vellani is a show-stopping show-stealer. She has such a 🔥 presence. While the film does have its narrative issues, it’s undeniably hilarious, endearing, & delightful. #TheMarvels pic.twitter.com/IB4U11mUXd

— film posers™️ Josie Marie 🍉 (@TheJosieMarie) November 8, 2023

Nia DaCosta’s #TheMarvels is a fun cosmic chase across the stars with exciting new directions for our heroes. It’s an endearing smartly contained tight story about found family. Ms. Marvel is the standout with Iman Vellani as every Marvel fan’s proxy. Parris and Larson shine.

— Sabina Graves (@SabinaHasNoR) November 8, 2023

NO CAP…Tain, 😏 the #TheMarvels isn’t the train wreck the media has been pushing it to be. Sure, the story can be uneven at times & the villain isn’t memorable but #MsMarvel and #MonicaRambeau carried this film and also made #CaptainMarvel a more interesting. This is better pic.twitter.com/G21fa0rLPj

— Movie Files (@MovieFilesLive) November 8, 2023

Nia DaCosta’s #TheMarvels is a delight! The power-swapping plot is cool & all, but the real fun comes from the stellar chemistry between Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris & Iman Vellani. Low stakes aside, it delivers some of Marvel’s best action & comedy to date! See it with a crowd 👀 pic.twitter.com/Qz8k9j6nAm

— Dempsey Pillot (@DempseyPillot) November 8, 2023

My early #TheMarvels review —

—Yes. So much yes.

—This film is so much fun and exactly what a comic book movie should be. It’s funny, silly, short and sweet, action-packed. Loved the cosmic sci-fi moments. Plenty of MCU interconnectivity without being overbearing.

—We will… pic.twitter.com/ANzu9cQ9MH

— Herb Scribner (@HerbScribner) November 8, 2023

Uh… #TheMarvels kind of rocks? It’s probably the most chaotic Marvel movie ever — and more often than not, it weaponizes that chaos for good. Some obvious and disappointing post-production messiness, but overall way better than I expected.

— Russell “Big Russ” Murray (@bigrussmurray) November 8, 2023

For me, the standout of #themarvels is Iman Vellani. She held her own in this and further proved that she’s one of the best additions to the MCU — she’s so funny and got the biggest laughs in my theater, but also I love the relationships with other characters she’s helped create pic.twitter.com/57IMpUWZWA

— Nora Dominick (@noradominick) November 8, 2023

There is one sequence in each act of #TheMarvels that goes really zany and off the rails, and it thrives when it leans into the lunacy. The rest struggles to find the right balance between goody and sincere. I enjoyed it as a whole, but those scene-stealing moments drive it. pic.twitter.com/B9vrctAFGM

— Sean Boelman (@bigtunaonfilm) November 8, 2023