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.
Marvel Studios has done it again.
Not content to sit back and let the "summer movie season" begin early in May, they decided to just give April a shot at kicking off the season.
Of course, as Marvel has proven since pretty much the beginning, these aren't just mindless popcorn films.
The story of Captain America provides continuation of the story of Steve Rogers, man out of time, but also serves as a vehicle to showcase SHIELD and the Widow as well.
When Thor: The Dark World came out last year, and ended the year as the Best of 2013 on my list, I was impressed on how it improved on the original film and surpassed it. I also noted that it was also a competent Science Fiction film feeling to it, with superheroes.
Now, The Winter Soldier is an updated look at Bond/Bourne... but with superheroes, not just spies.
This is the everyman action film filled with car chases and fights to fill the action quota easily.
I haven't decided yet if The Winter Soldier surpasses The First Avenger or not. If nothing else, they are close equals, and there's nothing wrong with that.
I would say with 2 films, Captain America is now my favorite of the 3 solo hero franchises.
Anthony Mackie makes a fine addition to the universe as Sam Wilson. Still with the social worker heart, Wilson's origin works perfectly for the movie, and I don't have any problem if the Falcon never soars in a more traditional costume. This scenario worked like a charm.
So welcome to the franchise, I have a feeling the 3rd Cap film will be called Captain America & The Falcon. The comic had a healthy run in the 70s using that very moniker.
Also, as Marvel has been doing lately, they switched directors to allow the Russo brothers to tackle Cap, and they knocked it out of the park. It was interesting to note that they had been selected to finish the trilogy, and I look forward to what they have to offer..
So much to see.
So much to enjoy.
Quit reading the review and go get tickets.
:)
This is the movie to beat for Best of the Year honors.
Final Grade: A
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I will be owning this one, no doubt. This is up there with The Avengers as one of Marvel's best films.
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