Being a huge Marvel nerd I always looked forward to every movie by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like many of the fans out there, I am also eagerly waiting for the iconic ‘End Game’, which will be releasing on April 26, 2019. But before that came along the movie- ‘Captain Marvel’, which is sort of a prequel to that big release.
A superhero movie with a marvellous female protagonist, can it get any better? But the movie blew my mind and was way beyond expectations. So, this is a tribute to Captain Marvel who isn’t just the most powerful Avenger, but also an inspiration to every girl out there who thinks she is any less of a hero herself.
We grow up listening that we aren’t strong enough, we can’t fight a man; we are taught to be ladylike, softspoken, tolerant and submissive. But Captain Marvel showed everyone that girls can take on the universe if they wish so; they just need to believe that they are invincible. She fell multiple times but kept rising back up like a phoenix. She reminded us that sometimes the most important thing in life isn’t necessarily success, one just needs to keep trying and not give up.
I have been battling depression and anxiety for years now. There have been times when I feel that I have hit the rock bottom and there’s no way up. You gave me hope to believe in myself even if no one else does, reminding me I can pick myself up and start all over again, no matter how many times I have to.
I know this movie isn’t really a motivation regarding mental health, but just watching a girl being such a badass and fighting against the army of an entire universe, made my heart so happy. I kept telling my friend at every scene, “How awesome is she!”. I watched the movie at the lowest point of my life and it gave me much-needed strength and hopes. I am grateful for that!
Today a young girl doesn’t want to be a Princess or a damsel in distress, waiting for her knight in shining armour to come and rescue her. Instead, she wants to be a ‘Wonder Woman’ or a ‘Captain Marvel’ who are the heroes of their own lives and don’t need a man or anyone for that matter to complete themselves.
Thank you, Captain Marvel! Thank you for telling the world how strong and self-sufficient we women are! It might not be the best Marvel movie but to me, she is the coolest superhero (sorry Iron man!).