Plot
Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
Release Year: 2014
Rating: 8.3/10 (42,507 voted)
Director:Anthony Russo
Storyline
Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and battles a new threat from old history: the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier.
Trivia:
During filming, Sebastian Stan would walk around all day practicing his moves with a plastic knife because he wanted his movements to feel natural. See more »
Goofs:
To reach the hidden SHIELD base Captain America descends scores of feet in an elevator, yet when the enemy arrive, they only have to drop six feet or so into the crater to reach the room he was in. See more »
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Rating: 10/10
This film is simply exceptional in every way. The edge it has is
delivering the best, grittiest action the genre has ever scene and
characters that are as complex as the are fun. Why do I say that?
Well...
What I love about the character is that Steve Rogers has
"I'm-a-man-out- of-time issues" but he's comfortable with the chaos
that it brings. In acclimating himself to this century he is at his
best. Yes, most people would be overwhelmed but because of who he is
and where he's from, he's able to cope and adapt. The serum that gives
him his physical edge also gives him a mental boost. It's his emotions
that are raw and unaided. Time has passed since Avengers so we don't
get to see his day to day amazement and adjustment. I'm glad they
skipped that stuff. What we do see is the man who once represented
America and has become alien to America and it's slanted values. The
passage of time. Add those struggles to a full blown conspiracy film
and what results might just be the best film released all year long.
Steve Rogers is basically a John Wayne American. The world shifts to
him and it's his job to tell everybody "Here's they way things should
be done." We saw that in Avengers and even the first film after he
gathered his Howling Commandos. Now, the powers that be are a lot more
flexible in terms of loyalties and how they're going to get certain
jobs done. How he handles this century's gray morality is at the heart
of the film.
Like most men from the 1940's, Steve keeps things to himself and keeps
his emotions bottled up. (EX: the first film when he mentions his
mother dying of TB and he was even embarrassed when Peggy found him
mourning alone for Bucky) So, bringing The Black Widow in to this film
gives him someone who is going to draw out his story, because he's
never going to offer it up of his own accord. Natasha learns from him.
Fury learns from him. Sam Wilson learns from him. Yet, they all give
him something in return. Every character used is utilized perfectly and
smartly. Falcon for example, is not in awe of the legend of Captain
America. This is exactly what Steve wants in a friend and in a fellow
soldier, to not have to be Captain America. Everyone fits perfectly in
to the plot and allows access to different beats, tones and emotional
depth. Yes, conspiracy thrillers need depth and this one has it.
Captain America is probably the only superhero left in this world of
the reboot who is singularly heroic. He doesn't have this dark
existential quandary like other reinventions. Plugging that resolute
goodness into a morally complex story means he doesn't question what he
believes, but he questions whether anybody else does anymore. He
doesn't question his foundation but he questions where he has ended up
and what his role must now be. The conspiracy element and structure of
this story helps in that Captain America is not up on a pedestal being
self righteous, he's in a corner and that makes you want to root for
the guy. He believes in what he's doing and the viewer is along for a
great ride sharing that belief.
Marvel movies usually establish character early. This one starts out
fast but it's got a lot of character in it. The first act packs a punch
but does it laying the groundwork for a remarkable third act. They take
time showing the issues and you immediately empathize with Steve.
Giving us good character depth means the action delivers more punch.
And the action here is beyond great. This movie absolutely punches you
in the face in the best way possible. The action has advanced a lot
from the first film. How he now operates in the world and kicks butt is
all very impressive.
So, this is probably Marvel's grittiest movie and it's also their best
sequel to date. There's a dash of humor but there's mostly a wonderful
thriller, conspiracy and adventure that delivers a great great film.
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