“Captain Marvel” (*** out of four) was a fun adaptation of the Marvel comic book series about the origin story of Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) who morphs into one of the universe’s most powerful superheroes in the midst of an escalating war on Earth between two alien races while she is investigated and later assisted by dogged federal agent Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) and mentored and trained by Yon-Rogg (Jude Law). Full of great action scenes and incredible special effects that are eye-catching and give you your money’s worth but what really makes the film work is Larson whose strength and charisma holds the film together. Story gets a little choppy in the second half but never fails to entertain. Jackson is a standout as usual and Annette Benning is strong also as Dr. Wendy Lawson.