Captain America The Winter Soldier...(featuring my second favourite villain in the Marvel universe!)
It is refreshing to see a comic book film as bold as this one. To explore a completely distinctive bearing of this superheroes existence as the ultimate "good guy" and live up to his persona as the iconic poster boy for American patriotism, and still be one of the best Marvel films up there with Avengers Assemble.
Captain Steve Rogers has been frozen for 70 years. Awakened from the ice into the 21st century to help the Avengers, he is still adjusting to the modern era. Now working for S.H.I.E.L.D, he makes the transition slowly but surely from not knowing his place, to becoming the beacon of hope for everything good in this world. Whilst kicking some butt and charming everyone around him.
Captain America is the only superhero without any actual product of superpowers; but that what was administered through a super serum. He doesn't have the power of flight, he isn't a god of thunder, or has a heart made of iron. But other than having superhuman strength, power and a great ability to take down any bad guy, along with his trusty star bearing and near enough impenetrable patriotic shield, Captain America is the grand daddy of all superheroes, essentially.
In the Winter Soldier, Captain Rogers is an established part of S.H.I.E.L.D. and its work, which is where for the most part, the story revolves around. Working closely with Nick Fury and agent Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. When something goes awry at S.H.I.E.L.D. Rogers is on the run, not knowing who to trust.
In the first film the story was a tad uninspiring, not enough fleshing out of the first avenger, not enough had been done to make sure he could be considered a big part of the Marvel universe. Especially when up against the likes of the towering Robert Downey Jr, who reeks charisma as Iron Man and the sleek blond locks and other worldliness of Chris Hemsworth's "hunk" god of thunder, Thor. But in Winter Soldier you get to see a completely different side to the "good guy".
This second films (third if you count Avengers, but we won't as it's not his own lone film) foray into the everyday superhuman world of Captain Rogers who has grown into the sarcastic and witty player of the Marvel universe is a welcoming sight for the rest of the Cap's future in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Chris Evans is playing Rogers with more definitive casual charm than in the first film and effortlessly portraying the chiseled handsomeness easily (which every fangirl and film goer alike can enjoy), whilst offering up sarcasm, deadpan humour and fun dialogue with such ease.
But, as in Thor, the villain or anti-hero can become just as interesting, if not more so, than the hero of the comic. Loki managed to become a fan favourite, which was down to Tom Hiddleston's sheer talent at creating a loveable rogue as the god of mischief.
But as the titular Winter Soldier, Sebastian Stan doesn't have much dialogue to work with, possibly because of a certain plot point that shall remain hidden, but also to create incredible tension and terror. He has the familiar jet black long locks, black eye make up, goggles and mask to create the equally buff super agent who might be all too familiar with our "Cap." The Winter Soldier can't be bargained with, he has an agenda and anyone who gets in his way will be obliterated. Tough.
Marvel comic films have a certain feel to their dialogue. In the Winter Soldier, it features more and more of Joss Whedon's style than the first Captain America film possibly an effect of the Avengers film. It's a welcome addition to any superhero film and to counteract the non-stop action with witty one liners is Whedon's repertoire.
Whilst the origin story of our first avenger was a decent enough exploration, it didn't spark enough energy to become a classic; whereas this leaps right off the screen with more energy than is required, a welcoming effect that stands out indefinitely.
From the First Avenger to the Winter Soldier, the Captain America films have found their footing, and is definitely in competition with Marvel's other superheroes. With an unexpected power play and a great villain that makes Rogers question himself and his past, it's a deep character exploration this time around.
Two new additions to the cast comes with Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, the tough agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. teaming up with Rogers, creating sparks and chemistry. You hope for something to happen in the future, if not for the fans, then for the comics. The next addition is that of Anthony Mackie as the former paratrooper Sam Wilson also known in the comics as The Falcon, who helps Cap out in this one, as the funny sidekick, with enough charm and toughness.
The plot this time is set deep in the heart of Washington D.C., leaving enough hints to work out the huge signal that this film is all about the politics and dangers of espionage. A thriller at the heart of S.H.I.E.L.D., but perhaps the casting of Robert Redford wasn't enough of a clue.
It is infinitely one of the best comic book films I've seen from Marvel (so far), perhaps because of the intricacy of interweaving other elements into the story. The old school thriller aspects and highly strung conspiracies. Standing up for freedom and fighting an injustice within the system. It all sounds incredibly worldly and of the time, and rightly so, very realist for a superhero film.
There lies the brilliance of an essentially morally righteous superhero, who never holds the higher moral ground, but will always fight for his country no matter what, to protect the people.
Just a reminder, stay until past the post-credits as you will get your Avengers The Age of Ultron villains teaser....Excited!!
Watch the trailer below to see Cap kick ass
Captain Steve Rogers has been frozen for 70 years. Awakened from the ice into the 21st century to help the Avengers, he is still adjusting to the modern era. Now working for S.H.I.E.L.D, he makes the transition slowly but surely from not knowing his place, to becoming the beacon of hope for everything good in this world. Whilst kicking some butt and charming everyone around him.
Captain America is the only superhero without any actual product of superpowers; but that what was administered through a super serum. He doesn't have the power of flight, he isn't a god of thunder, or has a heart made of iron. But other than having superhuman strength, power and a great ability to take down any bad guy, along with his trusty star bearing and near enough impenetrable patriotic shield, Captain America is the grand daddy of all superheroes, essentially.
In the Winter Soldier, Captain Rogers is an established part of S.H.I.E.L.D. and its work, which is where for the most part, the story revolves around. Working closely with Nick Fury and agent Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow. When something goes awry at S.H.I.E.L.D. Rogers is on the run, not knowing who to trust.
In the first film the story was a tad uninspiring, not enough fleshing out of the first avenger, not enough had been done to make sure he could be considered a big part of the Marvel universe. Especially when up against the likes of the towering Robert Downey Jr, who reeks charisma as Iron Man and the sleek blond locks and other worldliness of Chris Hemsworth's "hunk" god of thunder, Thor. But in Winter Soldier you get to see a completely different side to the "good guy".
This second films (third if you count Avengers, but we won't as it's not his own lone film) foray into the everyday superhuman world of Captain Rogers who has grown into the sarcastic and witty player of the Marvel universe is a welcoming sight for the rest of the Cap's future in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Chris Evans is playing Rogers with more definitive casual charm than in the first film and effortlessly portraying the chiseled handsomeness easily (which every fangirl and film goer alike can enjoy), whilst offering up sarcasm, deadpan humour and fun dialogue with such ease.
But, as in Thor, the villain or anti-hero can become just as interesting, if not more so, than the hero of the comic. Loki managed to become a fan favourite, which was down to Tom Hiddleston's sheer talent at creating a loveable rogue as the god of mischief.
But as the titular Winter Soldier, Sebastian Stan doesn't have much dialogue to work with, possibly because of a certain plot point that shall remain hidden, but also to create incredible tension and terror. He has the familiar jet black long locks, black eye make up, goggles and mask to create the equally buff super agent who might be all too familiar with our "Cap." The Winter Soldier can't be bargained with, he has an agenda and anyone who gets in his way will be obliterated. Tough.
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| Cap and Black Widow devise a plan of attack |
Marvel comic films have a certain feel to their dialogue. In the Winter Soldier, it features more and more of Joss Whedon's style than the first Captain America film possibly an effect of the Avengers film. It's a welcome addition to any superhero film and to counteract the non-stop action with witty one liners is Whedon's repertoire.
Whilst the origin story of our first avenger was a decent enough exploration, it didn't spark enough energy to become a classic; whereas this leaps right off the screen with more energy than is required, a welcoming effect that stands out indefinitely.
From the First Avenger to the Winter Soldier, the Captain America films have found their footing, and is definitely in competition with Marvel's other superheroes. With an unexpected power play and a great villain that makes Rogers question himself and his past, it's a deep character exploration this time around.
Two new additions to the cast comes with Scarlett Johansson's Black Widow, the tough agent for S.H.I.E.L.D. teaming up with Rogers, creating sparks and chemistry. You hope for something to happen in the future, if not for the fans, then for the comics. The next addition is that of Anthony Mackie as the former paratrooper Sam Wilson also known in the comics as The Falcon, who helps Cap out in this one, as the funny sidekick, with enough charm and toughness.
The plot this time is set deep in the heart of Washington D.C., leaving enough hints to work out the huge signal that this film is all about the politics and dangers of espionage. A thriller at the heart of S.H.I.E.L.D., but perhaps the casting of Robert Redford wasn't enough of a clue.
It is infinitely one of the best comic book films I've seen from Marvel (so far), perhaps because of the intricacy of interweaving other elements into the story. The old school thriller aspects and highly strung conspiracies. Standing up for freedom and fighting an injustice within the system. It all sounds incredibly worldly and of the time, and rightly so, very realist for a superhero film.
There lies the brilliance of an essentially morally righteous superhero, who never holds the higher moral ground, but will always fight for his country no matter what, to protect the people.
Just a reminder, stay until past the post-credits as you will get your Avengers The Age of Ultron villains teaser....Excited!!
Watch the trailer below to see Cap kick ass
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