Rated PG-13 for action, violence and pure awesomeness
Starring Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Mackie, Robert Redford, Samuel L. Jackson
Directed by Joe & Anthony Russo
The Story:
A year after the events from The Avengers, Steve Rogers (Evans) is working for SHIELD, but he's not exactly happy about it. He doesn't want to compromise his principles, yet it seems like all of the missions from Nick Fury (Jackson) are making Cap uneasy. However, a far greater threat is lurking to undo everything that SHIELD stands for, and Captain America and the Black Widow (Johannson) may not be able to stop it.
So back during my Birthday weekend, Marvel Studios was nice enough to release this film.
That review, many of you have already read right here:
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So, what has changed since April with finally seeing it again in the fall?
Not much.
I still maintain that The Winter Soldier is Marvel's answer to a spy thriller with a 70s feel, and they nailed it. The spies have super-powers, but hey, didn't it always seem like Bond was a little more than human back in the day?
This is a smart action thriller that just so happens to also have some costumed heroes running around in it.
Take out the costumes, the movie still would work.
It just works better as a vehicle for Captain America.
This is still the movie to beat for Best of the Year honors.
We will see if the awesomeness of Guardians of the Galaxy is able to dethrone it.
Final Grade: A
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: There are 2 movies on my Christmas list. Both are mentioned in this review. I'm counting on you Santa. :)
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