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Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

By Newguy

logoDirector: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo

Writer: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely (Screenplay) Joe Simon, Jack Kirby (Comic Book)

Starring: Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Cobie Smulders, Frank Grillo, Emily Van Camp

 

Plot: For Steve Rogers, awakening after decades of suspended animation involves more than catching up on pop culture; it also means that this old school idealist must face a world of subtler threats and difficult moral complexities. That comes clear when Director Nick Fury is killed by the mysterious assassin, the Winter Soldier, but not before warning Rogers that SHIELD has been subverted by its enemies. When Rogers acts on Fury’s warning to trust no one there, he is branded as a traitor by the organization. Now a fugitive, Captain America must get to the bottom of this deadly mystery with the help of the Black Widow and his new friend, The Falcon. However, the battle will be costly for the Sentinel of Liberty, with Rogers finding enemies where he least expects them while learning that the Winter Soldier looks disturbingly familiar.

 

Verdict: Marvel Betrayal

 

Story: So we have seen what happened to Tony Stark after the Avengers now it is time to look at Captain America. He has learnt to adapt to the future, but still hasn’t really made any new friends. This story shows how the SHIELD has been compromised and Captain America has become the villain, he must clear his name and find out what has happened and who is responsible. Seems simple really, we have a few personal battles like Captain America and The Winter Soldier true identity. In the end it is a welcome addition to the series and with a post credits scene that really builds to the next chapter but in the end I found this just another average comic book story that is important to the series but not the most memorable. (7/10)

 

Actor Review

 

Chris Evans: Captain America now used to the future but when Nick Fury is killed, he is the only one who can uncover the truth, but he does bring along a couple of familiar faces and a few new faces that are welcome allies. He has to prove who was responsible before he is taken out but SHEILD. Good performance from Evans who is growing into the role as the films come. (9/10)

 

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Samuel L. Jackson: Nick Fury planning to always be one step ahead at SHIELD he gets blocked out of the system before being target by assassins. Fury would eventually return to Captain America for help before he is killed leading to everything else that happens. Good supporting performance with typical Jackson intensity. (8/10)

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Scarlett Johansson: Black Widow the deadly assassin who teams up with Captain to uncover the truth, with her brilliant combat skills she makes a great addition to the team. Good performance showing her kick ass skills. (8/10)

 

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Robert Redford: Alexander Pierce the head of SHIELD who has been planning his own take over using his connection with HYDRA. He uses his intelligence to get what he wants and push people into supporting him. Good villain performance without using any combats just his brains. (8/10)

 

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Sebastian Stan: Winter Solider an assassin who is trying to kill Captain America, but he is also a man from his past, Captain tries to talk him around but he is fully programed to kill and complete his mission. Good performance making a villain with conflict. (8/10)

 

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Anthony Mackie: Falcon a soldier with big dreams that bumps into Captain who gives him a chance to prove himself, which he does becoming a trust ally in fights. Good performance in the sidekick role. (8/10)

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Director Review: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo – Good direction to keep the franchise going in the right direction. (8/10)

 

Action: Good action that keeps upping the levels as film continues. (9/10)

Sci-Fi: Good look at a future world that could happen with the wrong people in power. (9/10)

Settings: Good settings used but nothing that can really make the sense different. (7/10)
Special Effects
: Solid special effects used throughout. (9/10)

Suggestion: This one for all the franchise fans and all action fans will enjoy this. (Action Fans Watch)

 

Best Part: Car invasion.

Worst Part: Filler for next part.

Action Scene Of The Film: Final Fight

Funniest Scene: Interrogation scene.

Believability: No (0/10)

Chances of Tears: No (0/10)

Chances of Sequel: Yes

Post Credits Scene: Yes

 

Oscar Chances: No

Box Office: $713 Million

Budget: $170 Million

Runtime: 2 Hours 16 Minutes

Tagline: In heroes we trust.

 

Overall: Just Another Superhero Film

Rating 

72


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