On the positive side of the spectrum, “The Marvels” brought a lot of joy to several critics. “Fun” is a frequently echoed sentiment among those who gave the film positive reviews. Cleveland.com’s Joey Morona compared the film to 2019’s version of “Cats” and praised its sense of sisterhood. USA Today’s Brian Truitt noted that the film “enjoyably soars when it centers on its core trio and dares to go gonzo.” The Financial Times praised the movie’s sense of charm and vitality — though the outlet disliked the film’s inconsistent tone. The Independent’s Clarisse Loughrey claimed that the public criticism director Nia DaCosta has faced is unwarranted, stating: “While Marvel’s been busy flooding us with endless, exhaustive content, DaCosta’s movie offers us the one thing that made this franchise work in the first place – heroes we actually want to root for.” The Hollywood Reporter’s Lovia Gyarkye praised DaCosta as a director, comparing her style to cinema verite. The movie’s humor frequently comes up as a positive in reviews, including those from Collider and CinemaBlend.
Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani received widespread praise for their acting chops, with Vellani earning frequent compliments for her work from critics such as /Film’s Jeremy Mathi, who declared Vellani is a star in the making.
