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Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire
Animation · Action · Adventure · 2019
Inferno’s powers are stolen by a young and powerful villain and it’s up to the Secret Warriors to defeat their new foe and help their friend. But does Inferno even WANT his powers back? Meanwhile, America Chavez learns a lesson about friendship and family from teammate Ms. Marvel.
Movie details
Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire
2019 Animation · Action · Adventure 44m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.2 / 10
Community rating
Inferno’s powers are stolen by a young and powerful villain and it’s up to the Secret Warriors to defeat their new foe and help their friend. But does Inferno even WANT his powers back? Meanwhile, America Chavez learns a lesson about friendship and family from teammate Ms. Marvel.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire?
For the defence
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Sol Choi
Written by
Danielle Wolff
Tyler Posey
Inferno / Dante Pertuz (voice)
Navia Robinson
Zayla (voice)
Cierra Ramirez
America Chavez (voice)
Kathreen Khavari
Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel (voice)
Milana Vayntrub
Squirrel Girl / Doreen Green (voice)
Dove Cameron
Gwen Stacy / Ghost-Spider (voice)
Dee Bradley Baker
Lockjaw / Tippy-Toe (voice)
Court is in session
Put Marvel Rising: Playing with Fire on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.