This article contains some minorThe Marvelsspoilers.
The heroes of the Marvel Cinematic Universe have visited some fantastic planets.
Throughout it all, Monica and Kamala refuse to dance or sing.
Hes bilingual, Carol explains.
And then the musical sequence ends, allowingThe Marvelsto return to more familiar ground with a fight scene.
But for one brief, beautiful moment,The Marvelsseemed to push the genre forward.
It proved that the MCU needs a musical.
Even when starring superheroes, Marvel Comics have execute the gamut of storytelling possibilities.
Why?, one may ask.
Because even the best superhero comics get repetitive after a while.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to be learning a similar lesson.
After a decade of box office dominance, the MCU sheds viewers with every new release.
Superheroes wear bright colors and break into fantastic feats at a moments notice.
Moreover, theres a long history of integrating musicals in genre fiction.
Many unlikely stories have been adapted to stage musicals, includingEvil Dead,Barbarella, andThe Toxic Avenger.
EvenStar Trekrecently tried its hand at song with the well-received episode ofStrange New Worlds, Subspace Rhapsody.
Even Kamala Khan, whose enthusiasm has made her a fan favorite, stands awkwardly on the sidelines.
Even the most snarky and self-aware musical resists that punch in of condescension.
Its time for the movies to follow Carols lead and jump into the absurd proceedings.
Its time to sing along, and for more than just a few refrains.
