Captain Marvel: Where's the Love

I've never seen the original, so I can only speak for this edit by itself. I really enjoyed it. I didn't notice any visual or audio issues. I found the initial mystery of the narrative interesting as well as the relationship Carol had with the Intelligence and Jude Law's character. The only point I didn't enjoy, which is not the fault of the edit, was Carol blasting Jude Law when he offered a fist fight.

To start, it has to be said that Captain Marvel on release was a masterclass in how not to introduce a charcter into a cinematic universe. Not only did they decide to premiere a new character inbetween Infinity War/Endgame, but they picked a high powered superhero with few weaknesses who has an gigantic chip in her shoulder ( a chip that that the movie insufficiently justifies overall), and slapped her in somewhat underdeveloped movie. All just to end up using her as a minor plot device in Endgame because they didn't know how to handle her character's power level. While I think the sheer contempt that Carol was received with was beyond excessive, it is undeniable that she deserved a better showing than what she got.

With all that said, Tremault has done an amazing job at breathing new life into this character. The highlight of this edit for me is the narrative alterations. The introduction of key character development scenes give Carol and the villian additional complexity which, when paired with the reframing of Captain Marvel by focusing on her emotional connection with her friends and how that gives her strength, gives us a much more fulfilling arc for our heroine.

The video editing is overall solid. The use of colour in the movie to show Carol's emotional state is an amazing touch, and while there is a few scenes with some abrupt cutting (the kart scene/going to space with her new friends), it is understandable considering how much the main character's narrative is being shifted around. The audio editing was great with some soundtrack additions that more accurately reflect Carol's new personality.

Overall, while this movie still is somewhat cursed to forever be a b-tier marvel offering, Tremault has crafted an edit that is truly commendable in what she has achieved with it by making a vastly improved experience. If you plan on doing any Marvel movie binges, this edit is something you should look definitely look into. Thanks for the edit!

I enjoyed this version of the Captain Marvel movie much more than the theatrical release. The edit actually makes the Captain Marvel likeable again. Will definitely be my go to version for Marvel movie binge watching.

I’ll be honest in saying I never had a problem with how Carol Danvers was portrayed in Captain Marvel until recently. A few days ago, I saw a video by youtuber Abbie Emmons titled “How to write a Strong Female Character…who isn’t toxic & annoying,” comparing Carol’s journey in her movie to Black Widow’s journey in Avengers 2012. I don’t want to give too much away about the video, but needless to say, most if not all of Abbie’s complaints about Carol were addressed in this fanedit.

Thanks to some deleted scenes early on, Carol/Vers starts on more solid ground with a clearer purpose in wanting to serve the Kree, only to be challenged by Talos in how she doesn’t know as much about the Kree-Skrull war as she thinks. Thanks to some clever use of flashbacks, ot feels like Vers is taking more steps into unlocking her past, & the toning down her more guarded reactions & replacing them with her being more open makes her feel more vulnerable & approachable. I’m also shocked the scene between Yon-Ragg and the Supreme Intelligence was cut, since it makes both of them feel far less one note than they were in the original.

There were only two changes I didn’t agree with. The first is when Carol & her earth friends are on the ship into space & we get a flashback reminder of Carol & Maria’s relationship. I feel it goes too fast & would benefit from being slowed down a little, especially when you think Maria’s turning to look at Carol, but is instead looking at Talos in the back. The second bit is at the beginning when Carol’s on the Skrull ship and barks at the Skrull in frustration. I know tremault said it was stupid, but for be it plays into the idea of Carol showing her vulnerable frustrated side, which I found endearing.

In the end, this is my go to version of the movie, up their with some of the best from Phase 1 of the MCU!

This is one of the rare FanFixes that not only improves the original film, but turns it from something I rather grudgingly watched into something I really enjoy.

With calculated trims and insertion of some excellent deleted scenes, the movie is made far more consistent, and Carol is turned into a more likeable, admirable, and heroic character. Most importantly, she isn't strong because she's fed up with men telling her what to do, she's strong because she finds connection with people, and she stands up against those who would try to divide us against each other. My feelings about the film overall and its original vibe are written in more detail here: https://boxd.it/1WMyMz

I will try to only speak in MINOR SPOILERS here when I describe the film's changes. Firstly, early on we get a scene with Carol and Yon-Rog talking with and training some Kree kids. (All these deleted scenes are now in HD btw, virtually indistinguishable from the theatrical cut.) It helps to flesh out the society and allows Brie Larson to show some more personality in a friendly, relaxed situation. There's also an extended cut of their conversation after training where she jokes that when Yon-Rog visits the Supreme Intelligence, it probably takes the form of himself. And after this, there's a brief deleted scene with Carol and the Starforce joking around before their mission a bit. And there are many small trims to lines here and there where Carol seemed arrogant or looking-for-a-fight. The net effect is that early in the film, we have a better chance to bond with our heroine, and she shows more of these emotions that Yon-Rog is always telling her to control. Whereas before, she hardly showed any emotion at all!

On the Skrull ship, Earth, and thereafter, there are many small trims to moments that seemed incongruous or just made Carol come off poorly. She doesn't scream at a Skrull, doesn't confront a comicly-misogynistic biker, doesn't get interrupted by the operator when rigging up an interstellar communication device with Radio Shack parts and a payphone. Her interactions with Fury are improved too, becoming less antagonistic and arrogant. And flashback scenes are added when she visits Maria, so that we start feeling she's missing that sense of connection, of her friends and family. And Goose! I have to admit, on this recent rewatch, this brief bit of fanediting fully got me feeling the feels.

Speaking of Goose, his little scratch is just that, and a bit of movie magic prevents it from affecting Fury too much. The big ship fight is now accompanied with "Violet" by Hole rather than the very on-the-nose "I'm Just a Girl" by No Doubt. The deleted scene where Yon-Rog visits the Supreme Intelligence is reinstated, and it pays off that discussion from the beginning of the film. And then when Carol needs to stand up and fight back at the end, it's not to a montage of men putting her down, it's to a montage of all the human connections she built that the Kree wiped from her and took away from her. She reclaims her feelings in a positive way rather than the cynical, damaged p.o.v. of the theatrical release.

The end result is a real triumph. It reveals that there's lots of good acting in this movie, from Larson in particular, and there's a great story here, too. I have to blame the vison and directing of Fleck and Boden for this one. With some better editing and scene choices, (as well as different color grading and audio in parts of the film), Larson lives up to her heroic name here, and the film becomes worthy of being Marvel's first heroine. One of my favorite FanFixes on the site, and highly recommended for those who had an issue with the original tone, or just anyone looking for a great sci-fi flick!