Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)Directed by: Joe Johnston
Screenplay by: Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely
Genre: Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
Running Time: 124 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray
When patriots become heroes.
[IMDb]
Comments: In terms of movies, horror films are probably my favorite. Behind them (off the top of my head) are likely depressive dramas and superhero films. I love a good superhero movie. This year's best was definitely Thor and X-Men: First Class, but Captain America: The First Avenger isn't too far behind those two.
- This is Chris Evans' second stint as a superhero, as he was Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four films. He's alright as the lead, but I tend to prefer him in a more supporting role (à la Sunshine or Street Kings). He's best in smaller doses.
- I really liked Tommy Lee Jones here. There's also some great supporting actors throughout: the under-used Neal McDonough, Toby Jones, and Stanley Tucci. Those are some great character actors right there.
- The film is at its peak in the first hour or so, culminating with Evans' one man rescue mission of the 400 soldiers at a HYDRA base. Once Evans becomes Captain America, the film tends to fizzle out and lose some of its appeal. It quickly becomes standard superhero fare.
- I won't lie, I'm simultaneously very excited and worried for The Avengers. It's going to be difficult to have a successful film that is able manage each distinctly defined character. However, I do have faith in Joss Whedon, so I think it may be completely awesome.
- Captain America: The First Avenger is a fun movie. Superheroes have been treated better in films, but there's also been a hell of a lot worse. If anything, you need to see this so you're completely prepared for The Avengers. And who doesn't want to see that?
- This is Chris Evans' second stint as a superhero, as he was Johnny Storm in the Fantastic Four films. He's alright as the lead, but I tend to prefer him in a more supporting role (à la Sunshine or Street Kings). He's best in smaller doses.
- I really liked Tommy Lee Jones here. There's also some great supporting actors throughout: the under-used Neal McDonough, Toby Jones, and Stanley Tucci. Those are some great character actors right there.
- The film is at its peak in the first hour or so, culminating with Evans' one man rescue mission of the 400 soldiers at a HYDRA base. Once Evans becomes Captain America, the film tends to fizzle out and lose some of its appeal. It quickly becomes standard superhero fare.
- I won't lie, I'm simultaneously very excited and worried for The Avengers. It's going to be difficult to have a successful film that is able manage each distinctly defined character. However, I do have faith in Joss Whedon, so I think it may be completely awesome.
- Captain America: The First Avenger is a fun movie. Superheroes have been treated better in films, but there's also been a hell of a lot worse. If anything, you need to see this so you're completely prepared for The Avengers. And who doesn't want to see that?
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