"The Marvels," directed by Nia DaCosta and featuring Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris and Iman Vellani is set for release November 10.

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This movie has raised questions over the direction of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which has taken over box offices worldwide while shifting film industry landscape.

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"MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios," is an authoritative book written by Joanna Robinson, Dave Gonzales and Gavin Edwards that details Marvel Studios under producer Kevin Feige; celebrating both its successes as well as acknowledging its shortcomings.

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"Phase Four" of Marvel Cinematic Universe included an eclectic assortment of fan service films and ambitious attempts at prestige cinema, along with films that served as bridges between future plotlines for an engaging cinematic experience.

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"Phase Five" has seen numerous disappointments, one being "The Marvels", which has led to questions over where Marvel Comics Universe (MCU) is heading.

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This film serves as a direct sequel to "Captain Marvel," in an attempt to unify Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau, and Ms. Marvel against an equally potent alien threat; but its plot can be hard for casual MCU fans to follow.

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Iman Vellani shines as Ms. Marvel, adding her infectious enthusiasm and charismatic stage presence despite some comedic moments going sour in the film.

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"The Marvels" includes moments of creativity in "The Marvels", such as an alien planet where communication takes place through song or a surreal scene featuring kittens as life preservers; however, these instances of clever storytelling often slip by unnoticed.

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At its heart, Avengers 9 is tailored to diehard Marvel Cinematic Universe fans; those less so may struggle with its intricate plotline and may find it challenging. Furthermore, this film raises the question as to whether or not Marvel can recapture what made its franchise an unquestionable cinematic phenomenon

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