Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

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• John M

  
  Excellent film! Marvel continues to roll in the big money with successful super hero movies. Captain America easily captured the taste and flavor of WW2 and the origin of the First Avenger.

• Alice S

  
  El Capitan! I am really impressed with Chris Evans. I always thought him a smarmy, fratty douche - well cast for the lead numbnuts he plays - but since he has lost fat and gained muscle for Captain America, he looks more like the nice, upstanding boy next door. He infuses the… More
  El Capitan! I am really impressed with Chris Evans. I always thought him a smarmy, fratty douche - well cast for the lead numbnuts he plays - but since he has lost fat and gained muscle for Captain America, he looks more like the nice, upstanding boy next door. He infuses the diminutive Steve Rogers with politeness and heart and the spandexed superhero with just the right amount of jaunty idealism. Hayley Atwell...schwing! AND OH THE EASTER EGG ENDING!!!

• Sophie B

  
  I feel pretty bad giving this a low score simply because Captain America is a great character. Evans does brilliantly crossing between Steve and the Captain and really pays justice to the type of person Steve is. He's such a likeable character and the casting is perfect. It was a… More
  I feel pretty bad giving this a low score simply because Captain America is a great character. Evans does brilliantly crossing between Steve and the Captain and really pays justice to the type of person Steve is. He's such a likeable character and the casting is perfect. It was a good film, I just didn't like the whole Red Skull thing. I know that's part of the Marvel Universe, but I saw the film better than what I did after the revelation. I thought it cheapened the film and took something which could credibly become true (the science stuff of creating a super soldier) and then brings something which I cannot suspend my disbelief to comfortably watch. Such a shame.

• Jon L

  
  What a great film! It did something that most films today can't do. It had a good, uncomplicated plot with a great script. Definitely up there as one of my favorite superhero films. For me, it's hard to find a flaw with this film and even when it got a little campy, I… More
  What a great film! It did something that most films today can't do. It had a good, uncomplicated plot with a great script. Definitely up there as one of my favorite superhero films. For me, it's hard to find a flaw with this film and even when it got a little campy, I enjoyed it a little bit more. That's what this hero, era and story was all about. Inspiring without taking itself too seriously. The filmmakers did everything they should have to bring this hero to the big screen.

• EightThirty .

  
  11/05/2012 (Blu-Ray 3D, PS3)

• Jacob E

  
  In my quest to watch films in the Avengers continuity before I watch "The Avengers" itself, Captain America stood out as a nice surprise in these films. It actually has a very old fashioned "Raiders of the Lost Ark" style feel to it with plenty of action and nice… More
  In my quest to watch films in the Avengers continuity before I watch "The Avengers" itself, Captain America stood out as a nice surprise in these films. It actually has a very old fashioned "Raiders of the Lost Ark" style feel to it with plenty of action and nice performances mixed throughout. Hugo Weaving as The Red Skull was certainly a ton of fun and Captain America's origin story mixed with America's war bond advertisements and USO short films is very interesting. One of my favorite bits in this movie is how it ties into the Avengers continuity very nicely (with several elements having a massive effect on a certain post credits scene for a movie about a Norse god and possibly a massive effect on the plot of "The Avengers" itself). I don't have too many complaints about this one and I can't wait to see how Captain America shapes up in the Avengers.

• KJ P

  
  In a summer filled with super heroes and sequels, there are a few movies that shine bright, and although it is not perfect, Captain America is among the top of the summer flicks so far. With an astonishing look into the 40's, director Joe Johnson really captures the atmosphere to… More
  In a summer filled with super heroes and sequels, there are a few movies that shine bright, and although it is not perfect, Captain America is among the top of the summer flicks so far. With an astonishing look into the 40's, director Joe Johnson really captures the atmosphere to perfection, along with most of the dialogue and costumes. This tells the story of an unlikely man who is too scronny and weak to be a recruit in the army, but as Stark Industries decides to test it's new invention on him, he is the first of a new breed of "super-soldier." He then becomes famous around the world as he gains the name "Captain America," on television and performing live for audiences; However, his fame ends when he takes it upon him self to leave camp and begin the war on his own. All hell breaks loose and the film becomes awesome. There really isn't a part of this film that I can refer to as brilliant filmmaking in any sense, but the fact that they capture the vision of Captain America, the action sequences and the acting so well, can speak for itself. Although, it does seem to jump from event to event too quickly and leaves you wondering if there should be something that's missing, I still had a great time watching this film. Marvel hit the slumps at the beginning of the summer, but it is now back on it's feet. Captain America: The First Avenger is pure popcorn greatness.

• Joe M

  
  America, Fuck yeah.

• Thomas B

  
  Decent film but stacked up against its fellow Marvel giants, it's sadly lacking. Full review later.

• Joseph M

  
  While Captain America looks fantastic in every aspect with it's brilliant Retro Vibe and some brilliant performances, all aside it's lacking a Pulse and even for a Marvel Movie is slow and lifeless also Captain America himself is lacking a personality which made previous… More
  While Captain America looks fantastic in every aspect with it's brilliant Retro Vibe and some brilliant performances, all aside it's lacking a Pulse and even for a Marvel Movie is slow and lifeless also Captain America himself is lacking a personality which made previous Marvel films a success. Captain American is a rotten Apple from a bunch of a apples but from a very good bunch apples.

• Jennifer X

  
  Umm, I liked the WWII aesthetic, what with the victory waved hair and the slightly obnoxious but ever-so-endearing patriotism, but the movie was pretty standard, snore-inducing action movie. I think I may be the only person in the world who takes bathroom breaks during chase scenes.

• Everett J

  
  Comic book adaptations are sure on a roll. "Thor", "Green Lantern", and "X-Men First Class" were all very solid this summer, but I think "Captain America" was the best of the bunch. Since Marvel began making their own movies ("Thor",… More
  Comic book adaptations are sure on a roll. "Thor", "Green Lantern", and "X-Men First Class" were all very solid this summer, but I think "Captain America" was the best of the bunch. Since Marvel began making their own movies ("Thor", "Incredible Hulk", and "Iron Man") they have really captured the true essence of these characters. Chris Evans was absolutely perfect as "Captain", and the rest of the cast was very good as well. "Red Skull" was a little on the campy side, but for this type of flick it works out pretty good. Even though this is leading to an "Avengers" movies, it has more in common with the "Indiana Jones" movies than superhero movies. It's a real throwback and uses the 1940's setting to it's fullest. I read a review where they compared this to an older movie called "The Rocketeer", and I would absolutely agree with that. Hope they make more "Captain America" movies as this was a great launching pad. Perfect Summer entertainment, and a must watch for any comic book fan, or just all guys in general.

• Albert K

  
  Captain Cheeseball. If you dig the retro-esque stuff, you'll love Captain America. I just couldn't help but predict the ending to many of the scenes in this movie. There have been talks about the great relationship Captain America has with Agent Carter but I felt it… More
  Captain Cheeseball. If you dig the retro-esque stuff, you'll love Captain America. I just couldn't help but predict the ending to many of the scenes in this movie. There have been talks about the great relationship Captain America has with Agent Carter but I felt it wasn't fleshed out correctly and uninteresting. And the villain? Horribly weak and uninspired. Most of the dialogue was, "20%, 30%... the vita-rays will blah blah blah..." I found this movie boring.

• Saskia D

  
  A very thin and boring story. Visually not entertaining enough.

• Dean !

  
  A decent film, good cast, big budget effects and plenty of action. I just thought the ending was going to build up to something a little bit bigger, epic. After all the wait for the big finale it was a slight let down. Hugo Weaving makes a very good villain though!

• Candy R

  
  Steve is small in stature but wants to enlist in the army. He volunteers to go on an experimental programme to make super soldiers. He goes by the name of Captain America and goes on tour to enlist and encourage the troops. Good action movie.

• Martin S

  
  A decent story and a decent overall movie. But it's not a funny character. And I'm not gonna promote the movie to anyone

• Cynthia S

  
  I liked it, and I didn't. This movie had all the standard elements of the Marvel comic adaptations that have come out over the last few years; the script was OK, and the acting was decent, and, as is usual these days, the CGI effects were pretty darn good. Yes, it was somewhat… More
  I liked it, and I didn't. This movie had all the standard elements of the Marvel comic adaptations that have come out over the last few years; the script was OK, and the acting was decent, and, as is usual these days, the CGI effects were pretty darn good. Yes, it was somewhat "exciting " but, I've got to say, it was all pretty formulaic, and these adaptations are starting to get a little repetitive-same old, same old---and are becoming less and less interesting. I think that I keep comparing them all to Ironman, which both movies excelled in my book. However, they all need to be that good, in my opinion...

• Emily A

  
  I didn't have very high hopes for this film, but I found it very enjoyable. There is nothing, specifically wrong with it. I can't say that I was a big fan of Red Skull as the villain, but Hugo Weaving did a pretty good job with what he had. I probably wouldn't have… More
  I didn't have very high hopes for this film, but I found it very enjoyable. There is nothing, specifically wrong with it. I can't say that I was a big fan of Red Skull as the villain, but Hugo Weaving did a pretty good job with what he had. I probably wouldn't have liked this as much if anyone other than Chris Evans had been cast as the hero; he crafts a sincere and wide-eyed, almost naive Captain America that I'm now quite looking forward to seeing play off the other, more cynical and hardened Marvel heroes in the upcoming Avengers film. It's quite novel to see a modern superhero movie, complete with contemporary film and editing techniques and slick digital animation, be set in the forties. As for the story, it was fine, I guess. It hit all the narrative points and as an action movie, it was as good as any other. Not my favorite Marvel movie, but again, there's nothing wrong with it. It's funny and action-packed and has a hero you can root for. Could you ask anything more from a popcorn blockbuster?

• Drake T

  
  Good, but not great. There were a LOT of things I disagreed with about this movie. Most notably, stylistic choice, tone, and just an overall lack of sophistication. It also felt like an overwhelming excuse to perpetuate the hype towards the upcoming 2012 Avengers movie, seemed like… More
  Good, but not great. There were a LOT of things I disagreed with about this movie. Most notably, stylistic choice, tone, and just an overall lack of sophistication. It also felt like an overwhelming excuse to perpetuate the hype towards the upcoming 2012 Avengers movie, seemed like little heart and detail was put into this production. For one, it's set in WWII yet makes no attempt to use many iconic scenes and events to solidify itself. Nor does it approach obvious themes of freedom and liberation, nor does it really engage the relationship between CA and RS, both super soldiers spawned as weapons of war, and nor does it even attempt to embody the serious, dark undertones of the time. Producers said no, instead we're given a tacky and even generic superhero story with a two dimensional villain that commands a cheesy blue-ray-gun wielding army bent on taking over the world. Or destroying it? Why? Who knows. For a simple minded demographic I suppose. Also, I doubt Hitler put THAT much funding into a project without being really close to RS, what with him running out of resources with the "real"? war. Oh plotholes, I won't start. Also, I'm not sure if it was poor acting on Evan's part or the script but his growth from "zero-to-hero"? came all too quickly, there could have been significant scenes where he doubted his leadership and his worth after the transformation; especially since Bucky's death. (He didn't have ONE dramatic emotional outburst in the entire movie) Also, how the hell did he become such a good combatant? Did I miss a scene where he received martial arts training? Just not a very compelling ride that misses a lot of mature possibilities with its setting. I mean, the best part was CA's little ride into mainstream propaganda and back. An amusing and insightful display into the importance of media at the time, it needed more of that, more stuff like that. The movie barely tickled the "entertainment" center of my brain, with many underwhelming action sequences that are very standard for our time. What's the point of this if it can't even really serve as an outstanding humorous action-flick? Oh right, a segue for the 2012 Avengers movie. Duh.

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