CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER – REVIEW
- CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER – REVIEW
Captain America |
Captain America is definitely the must watch comic book film of the year. Not only does it deliver a wonderful story, but also it’s well entwined with the 1942 (Future) time period. It really is a larger then life World War II film but is so well infused with the Marvel Universe, setting up the Avengers in a perfect style.
The First Avenger, for one thing, really played on its one
strength that differentiates it from any other comic book film made, and that
is the time period it is set in. This has to be one of the first comic book
films that really transports' you back in time in to the 40’s. But then what
director Joe Johnson does marvelously is to adopt the reality of the 1940’s, to
more of a Marvel-type of reality of the 40’s. So in essence its makes the feel
of this period and Cap’s story something quite unique to anything you have seen
before.
But Captain America’s main strength of the film has to be
the way that Marvel Universe is always eluded too. The film really made it feel
that all these superheroes could actually be in the same room.
the Shield!! |
There was also some mythical elements added to the film with
the use of the cosmic cube, and this obviously has close links to Thor.
So by playing on these elements in the entire film, not only
does it make the film better for it, but it also makes it the best prequel film
to the Avengers.
Chris Evans on Set Of First Avenger |
Yet, at the same time this is the most heart felt story in
recent times for Marvel. You will be surprised at how many times that the film
will tug on your emotions.
The film is quit fast paced but Johnson, the director,
managed to tell the story in a way that you able to realize quite quickly the
complexities to certain characters, why you like them and don’t.
This is especially true when it comes to Peggy (played by
Hayley Atwell) and Cap’s (Played by Chris Evans) relationship. They really are
the heart of the film, giving the film quite a bit of emotional credibility.
When Chris was originally cast as Captain America there was
some concerns, as most fans (YES US TOO!!) felt that he didn’t really quite fit
the mold of the All American, American superhero. But we have to say he is
PERFECT!!! Chris Evans certainly seems like he matured in this role, since you haven’t
seen in him in role remotely close to this. He captures every scene with just
the right amount of emotion. He is truly brilliant in this film and just
another reason to make sure you buy the DVD.
Steve Rogers Will Be Back in Avengers |
Sebastian Stan was also quite good as Bucky, but our only
problem is that he didn’t get enough screen time. Stan certainly put a darker
feeling behind the character and this could lead to his Winter Soldier persona
in future. (SPOILER WARNING – You can skip this part if you didn’t watch the
film.)
We certainly didn’t like the way Bucky died in the film,
that really robbed the film to be something great. Bucky sacrificing himself to
save Cap, to show that he is still looking out for Cap even though Cap the
leader now, would have been icing on the cake (Just as it was in the comic).
But at the end of it all, Captain America would really put
you through quite a bit of different emotions and will leave with a bitter
sweet ending as he doesn’t quite get closure on some aspects of his life, yet,
our beloved hero cant go back to fix this. It really is a good movie and it is
even better because of its ties to Marvels other Franchise’s.
The post credit-scene is definitely the Highlight of the
film!!! If you didn’t stay till the end of the credits, just know you missed
out on witnessing the AVENGERS – TEASER TRAILER. IT’S TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!!!
Our Rating 8/10
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