Captain America: The First Avenger
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: July 22, 2011
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KogiaJan 28, 2012
A pleasant surprise, easy cheesey fun and I say that as someone who has never read a Captain America comic book and probably never will, I'm not even American. The standard movie flag waving 'USA is awesome' even felt less hackneyed hereA pleasant surprise, easy cheesey fun and I say that as someone who has never read a Captain America comic book and probably never will, I'm not even American. The standard movie flag waving 'USA is awesome' even felt less hackneyed here than in many others of its ilk. It's not going to inspire many deep thoughts, but it will take you for a fun frivolous ride for an hour or so.… Expand
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skanteaMay 10, 2012
Okay, it's kid's movie. At a certain point that undeniable and disappointing. Not much in it for us sober adults. Stoned or buzzed should be the appropriate counter weight to all the corn ball simple mindedness. It starts off with just aOkay, it's kid's movie. At a certain point that undeniable and disappointing. Not much in it for us sober adults. Stoned or buzzed should be the appropriate counter weight to all the corn ball simple mindedness. It starts off with just a sprinkling of mozzarella on top but then quickly gets cheezier and cheezier, until it'oozing all over everything and turning into a sloppy bland mess.… Expand
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eTurkeyFeb 17, 2012
A period piece set in the second World War! What magic is this? Actually, It's a movie known as "Captain America: The First Avenger" and it actually holds up rather well against some other recent dreadful comic book films *cough* Iron Man 2A period piece set in the second World War! What magic is this? Actually, It's a movie known as "Captain America: The First Avenger" and it actually holds up rather well against some other recent dreadful comic book films *cough* Iron Man 2 *cough*. It a small way it could almost be likened to "Inglourious Basterds" in that it follows fictional characters in a made up scenario, but in a very REAL war. The action scenes and soundtrack are fantastic yet I couldn't help but feel that the script and direction were too overly simplified.… Expand
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Jefflyn90Mar 12, 2012
Like the latest X-men movie, Captain America add a new edge to the superhero formula, by pitting the said hero in world war 2. The director keeps the movie light throughout and does not go into the dark area that Dark Knight brought forward.Like the latest X-men movie, Captain America add a new edge to the superhero formula, by pitting the said hero in world war 2. The director keeps the movie light throughout and does not go into the dark area that Dark Knight brought forward. This is surely not a bad thing especially in the beginning where the scenes are ace and a move in such a pacing that they are a complete fun experience. It all looks great especially Evan's transformation to the little guy is impeccable. After that it kind of goes down hill, the set pieces aren't that great and Cap is no Batman, he's just not that interesting. None of this is all that bad except for the fact that the ending is a huge anti-climax which kind of makes the whole movie pointless.… Expand
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TTW107May 8, 2012
Not as good as I expected it to be. Maybe because I saw the Avengers first and it spoiled me. It's not bad for a one time watch but I can't see myself wanting to ever see it again. I'd rather read the comics.
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Critic2012May 6, 2012
Captain America is the typical Marvel film-with one exception. The superpowers aren't terribly evident. Sure, he's muscled and strong, but there aren't any real powers given to him- except for maybe increased agility and strength, but not byCaptain America is the typical Marvel film-with one exception. The superpowers aren't terribly evident. Sure, he's muscled and strong, but there aren't any real powers given to him- except for maybe increased agility and strength, but not by much. And that's what saves the film- the audience can relate to Rogers' struggle without having to imagine themselves as a superhero in the first place. He's just like you and me- with a badass shield.… Expand
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moonman1994Mar 7, 2015
Although overall this film was entertaining it at many times seemed to drag. The film however did serve as a good introduction to captain America.
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kbm1Aug 30, 2012
What is there to say, really? This film contains good acting, an at times shallow script, and off pacing. It's fun to watch once, but I can't see it being especially remembered in the future.
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AvgassApr 14, 2016
This was surprisingly uninteresting and irritating. A bunch of friends who saw this with me all found it disappointing. We watched the Avengers a couple of days later and all loved it so we aren't all negative.
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Antgiog1202May 8, 2016
The first installment of the Captain America franchise! The First Avenger was a very interesting film as it has a very compellig storyline of Steve Rogers forming into Captain America. It's directed by the director of the god-awful JurassicThe first installment of the Captain America franchise! The First Avenger was a very interesting film as it has a very compellig storyline of Steve Rogers forming into Captain America. It's directed by the director of the god-awful Jurassic Park 3. In this film, he manages to learn from his mistakes and create something that actually makes sense; as well as Chris Evans. He learned from his performance as the Human Torch in Fantastic Four and also created something that makes sense. He basically owns the role of Captain America as I can't imagine any one else that can replace him.

The problems I have with the film are simple. The way they portrayed the World War II era was a little less horrifying than it actually was -- even though this is historical fiction. In addition, the antagonist, The Red Skull, was kind-of a noticable cliché. He didn't seem to have any moments that were off the charts; they were just... basic!

Rating: 6/10

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mrdr4gonNov 15, 2017
There's neat ideas all over the shop but they ultimately don't amount to nearly as much as they could. This is ultimately a inconsequential film that has a neat aesthetic but it could have been so much better.
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grandpajoe6191Sep 10, 2011
The movie is similar to Thor; the movie's background is heavily limited, the actions are similar to stealth missions in games, and the dialogue is uninspired. However, this is better than Thor because of its capability to bring the morale ofThe movie is similar to Thor; the movie's background is heavily limited, the actions are similar to stealth missions in games, and the dialogue is uninspired. However, this is better than Thor because of its capability to bring the morale of the movie and a bad-ass trailer for a upcoming movie in 2012.… Expand
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oscar52Oct 30, 2011
It is basically an above average film. However, I just personally do not like the ending - The ending is not proper enough - It does not respond back to the exposition of the film. It is just a fake cliffhanger which tries to attract us toIt is basically an above average film. However, I just personally do not like the ending - The ending is not proper enough - It does not respond back to the exposition of the film. It is just a fake cliffhanger which tries to attract us to watch "The Avengers" in the coming year. Pfff...… Expand
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Film_Fanatic_15Jul 3, 2012
The film is a solid motion-picture event. It has "make me impressed" written all over, and in eye-popping 3D. But Captain America never tries to go beyond. And it's globetrotting script reveals that the script doesn't have much to show, inThe film is a solid motion-picture event. It has "make me impressed" written all over, and in eye-popping 3D. But Captain America never tries to go beyond. And it's globetrotting script reveals that the script doesn't have much to show, in which the movie let's visuals take over. In the end, it's what you would expect. And not for the better...… Expand
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HyperboleJan 17, 2012
Chris Evans is surprisingly believable as Steve Rogers. You believe that he believes. I still think he is miscast though. Maybe that is down to my stubborness of believing the only person who could of played Captain America was a 50 yearChris Evans is surprisingly believable as Steve Rogers. You believe that he believes. I still think he is miscast though. Maybe that is down to my stubborness of believing the only person who could of played Captain America was a 50 year old Robert Redford. The story is smart, but the action isn't nor is it frequent enough. I will be interested in see this Rogers in The Avengers though.… Expand
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TVJerryJul 24, 2011
Chris Evans stars a scrawny but scrappy guy who can't enlist to fight in WWII. Thanks to science, he's transformed into a hunk with mildly super powers and sets out to fight a diabolical villain. The film has no style; visual, directorial orChris Evans stars a scrawny but scrappy guy who can't enlist to fight in WWII. Thanks to science, he's transformed into a hunk with mildly super powers and sets out to fight a diabolical villain. The film has no style; visual, directorial or narrative. It's earnest and lacking in humor, but the scifi elements aren't cool and the action is mediocre. It never drags, but it never soars either. NOTE: Stay thru the credits for a teaser for "The Avengers."… Expand
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wangxiumingJul 26, 2011
Captain America: The First Avenger succeeds more as a two-hour prequel for things to come than it does as a standalone film. It features an abundance of over-the-top action sequences, a series of convoluted plans that test the limits of yourCaptain America: The First Avenger succeeds more as a two-hour prequel for things to come than it does as a standalone film. It features an abundance of over-the-top action sequences, a series of convoluted plans that test the limits of your disbelief suspension, and a tacked-on romance that very much feels like it was added just so the producers of the film could claim to potential female movie-goers "hey, we have smoochies along with the punches!"

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8492Jul 26, 2011
I thought Captain Ameirca was a pretty decent movie, but the weakest out Avengers prelude movies. The two biggest problem I have with the movie is the slow pace in the middle of the movie and lack of a really good soundtrack I expect from aI thought Captain Ameirca was a pretty decent movie, but the weakest out Avengers prelude movies. The two biggest problem I have with the movie is the slow pace in the middle of the movie and lack of a really good soundtrack I expect from a super hero movie.… Expand
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MatthewXploderAug 12, 2011
After looking at the user score and the critic score I was sort of expecting a good movie. For what ever reason this movie was hyped when it turned out to be like the average super hero movie. I'm not going to lie, its probably at the sameAfter looking at the user score and the critic score I was sort of expecting a good movie. For what ever reason this movie was hyped when it turned out to be like the average super hero movie. I'm not going to lie, its probably at the same level Thor was. This movie did not give the viewer anything special or anything that made it worth watching. Just some mediocre action and typical mediocre comedy at some parts.… Expand
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lahaineSep 4, 2011
Captain America was a watchable movie, thanks only to its campy/retro style and its mildly charming cast. The script was lazy and quite mediocre at best, with inconsistent dialogue, very little semblance of time and a plot that only skimmedCaptain America was a watchable movie, thanks only to its campy/retro style and its mildly charming cast. The script was lazy and quite mediocre at best, with inconsistent dialogue, very little semblance of time and a plot that only skimmed the surface of what could have been achieved in this world war 2 adventure flick. In one instance; montages were used to show the captain and his team's earlier missions, rather than detailed scenes showing such missions (which was unfortunate). Such script weaknesses caused underdevelopment in both the story and characters. The score was perpetual and annoying, and the acting was okay (with the exception of Weaving and Jones who were quite good), but luckily; the simple character arcs and the romance between our leads, added a little to these 2 dimensional characters. The retro production of this movie won me over completely and its pulpy qualities were nice to watch as its hardly being done now. The comic book movies of this summer comes to an end, and I must say it was a pretty average group of movies (ranging from horrible to 'okay'). I may forever be baffled as to why this film got such good reviews. But its technical attributes are easily the best of the 4 comicbook films. but it surely wasn't the best, artistically.… Expand
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zizzoTAug 20, 2011
This film i was expecting to enjoy. But overall, i didn't at all. It gets a 4 because I give props to it's great effects, and the beginning was good. But when he became captain america, it all came down. A forgettable, ABSOLUTELY unrealisticThis film i was expecting to enjoy. But overall, i didn't at all. It gets a 4 because I give props to it's great effects, and the beginning was good. But when he became captain america, it all came down. A forgettable, ABSOLUTELY unrealistic superhero film with just an OK performance from chris evans. This movie was a guy on superhero steroids. It did not explain anything about his powers. Yeah he was muscular, but that doesn't mean he immediately knows how to use his shield super well, and fly a HUGE ship at the end. A huge disappointment. I didn't care for ANYONE in the film. and every superhero movie, Batman, superman, spiderman, iron man, have scenes showing the heros developing their powers. This movie didn't at all. Uninteresting, and BAD.… Expand
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gfnyJul 22, 2011
A mediocre film that mixed a comic book with a big production old time movie which detracted from both. The historical periods were inaccurate and a distraction to the movie. Tommy Lee Jones was able to put on a good performance but his ageA mediocre film that mixed a comic book with a big production old time movie which detracted from both. The historical periods were inaccurate and a distraction to the movie. Tommy Lee Jones was able to put on a good performance but his age limited the impact of his character. The 3D version did not mesh with the time period of the movie and there were nary any spots giving 3D excitement. The 2D version would have given the movie a more authentic look. The direction was good but the script needed more work. And finally, Captain America was unable to raise the hair on the back of my neck. I was left wanting for that feeling of cheering and being proud of the hero.… Expand
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leftyJul 30, 2011
I watched this movie to see Tommy Lee Jones, and was disappointed by the fact that nobody was disemboweled by TLJ. I cannot see a difference from this movie and a Power Rangers Movie. The only thing good about this movie was the trailer forI watched this movie to see Tommy Lee Jones, and was disappointed by the fact that nobody was disemboweled by TLJ. I cannot see a difference from this movie and a Power Rangers Movie. The only thing good about this movie was the trailer for the Avengers after the credits, But even to see that, you have to sit through two hours of war profiteering to witness this trailer. This might as well been animated.… Expand
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terminxmanJul 23, 2011
This is one movie where I really can't understand how it is critically pretty good. The whole time I was watching it felt like the movie was on a thin line between being humorous and serious. It was like the whole thing was a parody ofThis is one movie where I really can't understand how it is critically pretty good. The whole time I was watching it felt like the movie was on a thin line between being humorous and serious. It was like the whole thing was a parody of itself. It glorified the propaganda that was in the U.S. during the 1940s. The action scenes are unexplained and mindless for the most part, there was not a single scene in this movie that I honestly enjoyed.… Expand
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ShiiraAug 27, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Steve Rogers needs a bodyguard, somebody to save the WWII soldier wanna-be from running off his mouth, since the 4-F reject, five times and counting, is oblivious to the fact that his physique doesn't lend itself toward fistacuffs in back alleys with ignorant louts. A patrioteer, almost to a fault, the proverbial ninety-pound weakling pipes up when a heckler in the movie house, from Steve's point-of-view, has the gall to disrespect the GIs fighting overseas, as depicted in the newsreel, causing the proto-hippie to air his somewhat anachronistic disapproval over all that reality flickering in the dark. Due to Steve's unwavering jingoism and lack of prudence, the future Captain America ends up in an unwinnable fight against the apolitical one-reeler enthusiast(he likes cartoon), getting thoroughly thrashed amidst the garbage cans of the back street, until his best friend Bucky(1-H and set for deployment) intervenes, and defuses the one-sided altercation by matching the assailant's brawn, inch by inch and pound for pound. Steve just doesn't know when to quit, egging the stranger on with the claim that he "can do this all day," like a martyr for all the 4-F rejects of his generation. This misplaced confidence can also be found in Homer Hickam at the outset of "October Sky"(directed by the same filmmaker), where the future aerospace engineer for NASA, as an unpromising defensive end for his high school football team, gets personal with a teammate on the other side of the line, calling him a "son of a b*tch", just before the bigger and stronger player serves him a pancake block. Sooner rather than later, Homer realizes that, unlike his older brother, he will never become a football hero, because some body types just aren't cut out for the game's collisional wear and tear. Instead of gridiron glory, he answers his true calling, rocketry, affording this small town hick the means to escape a lifetime's servitude in the West Virginia coalmines, when he represents his friends at a national science fair, capturing first prize, which he then parlays into a college education. Conversely, Steve, by all appearances, has no such backup plan. In his mind, it's the war or bust, so a little human alchemy, as proposed by Dr. Erskine at the Chicago World's Fair, isn't going to frighten off the twerp, whose drive to serve his country knows no boundaries. Outfitted with a sarcophagus before the army's brass, Steve allows the German doctor to inject his body full of serum, which has a steroidal effect on the musculature, giving him a competitive advantage over the other soldiers. Neither mutant nor an alien being from a distant planet, or for that matter, a man transmogrified by accident, Captain America is unique, because his superpower, the product of government-sanctioned medical experimentation, has a regimental quality that makes him, potentially, menacing to the world at large, who may view him as a living symbol of tyranny, once you reallocate the forties-era relic to the present, as this film does. Abridged from "Rocket Boys", the best-selling memoir that "October Sky" is adapted from, lies the fact that Hickam volunteered for a tour of duty in Vietnam(a full two years before the draft), whereas "Captain America", as well, circumvents the unpopular war too, diverging from "The Avengers" mythology, in which Steve wakes up from suspended animation during the ongoing skirmish in East Asia, and becomes something akin to a conscientious objector. Even though, through Captain America's eyes, the largely faceless Vietnamese lacked an iconic figure like Adolph Hitler to hate, he still needed to fight, since the Marvel Comics creation, in effect, during the Second World War, was Uncle Sam transliterated into pulp terms, recruiting men for active duty(in the film, the sloganeering is largely implied, trumpeting instead the savings bond at USO shows), or in other words, sentencing them to die, having been indoctrinated by propaganda through comic panels, long before the old man with the goatee pointed his finger at "you" in the real world. Using sports technology as an analogy for eugenics, it's ironic how Hickam makes it to Vietnam(not the NFL) on his own merits, whereas in the film, the super-soldier sleeps throughout the entire protracted ordeal. Differing from his comic book counterpart, who no longer sees America as a shining bastion for democracy, this filmic curio from the Eisenhower days is in for a shock, when Nick Fury briefs him about the intermediary steps leading up to our country's present-day complexion. No longer are there clear-cut good guys and bad guys, like the avengers in "My Bodyguard", where in the penultimate scene, the smallish Clifford(but bold like Steve) and Lunderman immobilize Moody and his hired goon Mike, in a public park. It's not 1941, or even 1979, anymore. The United States is Matt Dillon and the kid from "Meatballs" all rolled up in one.… Expand
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supersigyMay 22, 2012
I'm so sick of origin stories but that was the only part of this movie that worked. Once he turns into the Captain this movie becomes just a crappy actioner. How many times can a guy be shooting - cut to Captain America gas pedaling him? TheI'm so sick of origin stories but that was the only part of this movie that worked. Once he turns into the Captain this movie becomes just a crappy actioner. How many times can a guy be shooting - cut to Captain America gas pedaling him? The action scenes reminded me of the type I thought we moved on from a long time ago in low budget 80s movies where 100s of soldiers kinda just fall over and somehow I'm supposed to find that interesting like if I were watching someone play Goldeneye for N64.… Expand
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durantemjJul 25, 2011
Saddle up for a typical summer action flick. By all accounts, good cast, good action, good special effects. Unfortunately where Captain America fails is in the good Captain himself. Evans does a good enough job with what he is given,Saddle up for a typical summer action flick. By all accounts, good cast, good action, good special effects. Unfortunately where Captain America fails is in the good Captain himself. Evans does a good enough job with what he is given, however the character of Captain America just doesn't have enough depth to sustain itself. This is a classic case of a superhero failing to translate to the big screen. With the superhero movie being taken more seriously these days, it also seems that there is a higher standard for character development. We are interested in the characters with more then one side, perhaps an inner darkness, or some sort of struggle within. When the good Doctor in the movie asks Steve Rogers to make sure he stays the same gee willickers gosh gee homegrown good kid from the bronx, Rogers does just that..he stays the same painstakingly so. This works to sustain itself in a Comic book, and as a Character among many characters, but in the upcoming Avengers movie, I feel that the good Captain is going to be to the Avengers what Cyclops is to the X-Men movie.....the one we want to shut up and get out of the way so the other characters can talk.… Expand
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CitizenCharlieAug 11, 2011
Superman came from Krypton. Thor came from Valhalla. Batman was at least quite wealthy. Captain America: The First Avenger â
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Khunter4382Nov 2, 2011
Somehow this film clicks, but I'm not sure how. The main character is strong and Evans does well in the role, perhaps his best performance ever. Weaving is spectacular as ever, along with Tucci and Jones. Yes, this film has an excellent cast.Somehow this film clicks, but I'm not sure how. The main character is strong and Evans does well in the role, perhaps his best performance ever. Weaving is spectacular as ever, along with Tucci and Jones. Yes, this film has an excellent cast. However, this film compared to it's story-arch predecessors is far less flashy and much more scrappy. That is what I suppose makes it click, but aren't superheroes supposed to both? Regardless, this is an easy addition to the Avengers project and it will be interesting to see how well Capt. America stands alongside his teammates.… Expand
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lususgreeneJul 25, 2011
The potrail of Cap was fine, in fact the potrail of all the characters was fine. The special affects were good, but that story...was a let down. Even in comics and comic movies you have wrap up the plot nicely and make sure that it makesThe potrail of Cap was fine, in fact the potrail of all the characters was fine. The special affects were good, but that story...was a let down. Even in comics and comic movies you have wrap up the plot nicely and make sure that it makes sense and the things that happen make sense. This movie could have been a very good movie. Come on marvel you've got some good writers! Have them write these movies! What was Brubaker doing when they wrote this script? Please, Please, Please tell me someone good wrote the Avengers movie. :: cough cough Bendis ::… Expand
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HWASJul 30, 2011
by no means is this a movie you can watch over and over again. the plot development is extremely slow and it takes forever for cap to really show off his moves. not to mention there's about 15 minutes of this movie that could have beenby no means is this a movie you can watch over and over again. the plot development is extremely slow and it takes forever for cap to really show off his moves. not to mention there's about 15 minutes of this movie that could have been removed involving his campaigning. but the moral of the story along with the time-contrast is very interesting and the little action involved is pretty amazing. worth renting, not buying.… Expand
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Codyk4545Jul 28, 2011
Here we have a film that has it's ups and downs. There are a lot of ups, but there are downs as well. I would say that it's worth the nine dollars spent, and it's a fun action flick. However, it's lacking in some other aspects that don'tHere we have a film that has it's ups and downs. There are a lot of ups, but there are downs as well. I would say that it's worth the nine dollars spent, and it's a fun action flick. However, it's lacking in some other aspects that don't make it the classic that this film had the opportunity to be.

I'll start off by saying that I feel that Chris Evans was well-cast as Captain America, and that he did the role justice. His performance was everything that it needed to be. Hugo Weaving acted his part as the villain Red Face character well, but in my opinion every single scene that he was in simply felt dull and out of place. I don't know if this was his acting, the script, or my personal opinion. The cinematography was excellent, and the special effects superb. This is a visually stunning film, and it will please the eye. There were also moments of fun and laughter, but most likely followed by moments of bore and lack of interest. Captain America is a summer movie. Fans of the series will definitely be pleased, but I feel that most movie might be bored with this one. Go out and see it for yourself.

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DustyPigAug 20, 2011
Captain America: The First Avenger was, however entertaining, way to crazy. In it, apparently a secret cell of Nazis had access to laser guns and robots (or at least large armoured suits). I'm not saying that this movie should have takenCaptain America: The First Avenger was, however entertaining, way to crazy. In it, apparently a secret cell of Nazis had access to laser guns and robots (or at least large armoured suits). I'm not saying that this movie should have taken itself more seriously, but at least, say, Iron Man, is set in the present, where we don't know if someone will develop lasers.
Also, I'm just wondering why the Cap's dream squad of crack troops was full of people that needed his help to escape from jail. Wouldn't he be better off with troops that wouldn't get stuck in jail in the first place?… Expand
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CCostaSep 7, 2011
I really thought that this movie was going to be awesome when I saw the trailer but it was a disappointment. The dialogues were boring and so was the acting.
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UchihaayubNov 11, 2011
Not a great movie but watchable if you are a fan. I felt like I was watching a Michael Bay movie were there are action scenes and no story. Good action scenes but overall a less than decent movie. Marvel movies nowadays are a complete disaster.
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TastyCarcassMar 7, 2012
Captain America: The First Avenger is the last Marvel Superhero film of 2011, and the final film to feature the superhero quartet that will join forces in the big budget 2012 crossover; The Avengers. It is set in 1942 America and stars ChrisCaptain America: The First Avenger is the last Marvel Superhero film of 2011, and the final film to feature the superhero quartet that will join forces in the big budget 2012 crossover; The Avengers. It is set in 1942 America and stars Chris Evans (Fantastic Four, Not Another Teen Movie) as Steve Rogers, a small American citizen rejected by the US Army for health reasons. However, after being overheard arguing with his future sidekick Bucky (Sebastian Stan) over his rights to support his country, he is recruited by scientist Dr. Abraham Erskine, vigorously trained by British Agent Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell) and Colonel Chester Phillips (Tommy Lee Jones as Tommy Lee Jones) and is chosen for the Super Soldier project, a program to give him peak human strength and agility. Meanwhile, the evil Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) and the â… Expand
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Rox22Aug 28, 2014
To be honest I thought the movie as a whole was a bit bland.

It serves as a great introduction to the character and serves that purpose well. But as a stand alone story it feels like a a whole bunch of filler for a much larger story (whichTo be honest I thought the movie as a whole was a bit bland.

It serves as a great introduction to the character and serves that purpose well. But as a stand alone story it feels like a a whole bunch of filler for a much larger story (which it kinda is.) But that's precisely what I thought was wrong with it. This movie stands on the idea that "bigger" things are coming but seems to forget a little that it is its own movie as well.

But in no ways is this a bad movie. Effects are great, story is nice (if a bit flat.) And the character portrayed very well. Aside from Hugo Weaving who feels a little out of place. He did a great job, but is perhaps a bit too high profile for the role.

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Captain America : The First Avenger is a fun movie worth watching IF you plan on watching the whole Marvel plan of movies. However, if this was the only Marvel movie you could watch, I would say give it a miss.… Expand
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TokyochuchuApr 10, 2012
Captain America is like an old war comic come to life. Which, I suppose, is exactly as it should be. Good clean superhero fun. It lacks a knockout action set-piece, but does enough to entertain. The beginning and ending make it feel a littleCaptain America is like an old war comic come to life. Which, I suppose, is exactly as it should be. Good clean superhero fun. It lacks a knockout action set-piece, but does enough to entertain. The beginning and ending make it feel a little too much like an extended trailer for he Avengers, though.… Expand
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asthobaskoroSep 16, 2011
Even not bad like Thor. There are nothing special on Captain America. You should not worry, The Avengers looks kick-ass (post-credit scene for clue). So there.
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Jcrank42210Oct 3, 2011
Captain america was a good film but at times was corny and over the top. Chris evans was a good Cap. I cannot wait for the Avengers movie. Hugo was a good red skull.
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rotkuMay 6, 2012
Better than Thor but still not the showstopper I expected. It does stay true to the comics and does a good job of showing how the man becomes hero. Hugo Weaving does and excellent job as the evil nemesis.
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j30Apr 29, 2012
The costumes and the whole look of the film is great, but the action sequences and story felt flat to me. You do care for the characters and the movie is a nice prequel to The Avengers.
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aonghusbmJul 31, 2011
Just a bit bland and only really worth it if you're really following the Avengers lead up. Even then, you wouldn't miss much if you skipped this instalment entirely. It was generic, with little character development across the board andJust a bit bland and only really worth it if you're really following the Avengers lead up. Even then, you wouldn't miss much if you skipped this instalment entirely. It was generic, with little character development across the board and whilst the action set pieces were somewhat impressive, they were done better in Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow, a movie which is, for some reason, the closest comparison to this latest Marvel adventure I could draw; not just for the style and tone, but also for the shortcomings in the script. In addition, the whole second half of the movie seems to have been shot in 60p, presumably to accommodate the slow mo shots, but the absence of motion blur makes it feel like you're watching reruns of the A-Team.… Expand
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quickpicksAug 28, 2011
Unfortunately, this movie leaves much to be desired. I expected it to be amazing, and it was for about 40 Mins, until Steve turns into Captain America. The movie goes steeply down hill from that point. The pacing in the second half of theUnfortunately, this movie leaves much to be desired. I expected it to be amazing, and it was for about 40 Mins, until Steve turns into Captain America. The movie goes steeply down hill from that point. The pacing in the second half of the movie was terrible, and nothing makes any sense. The fight scene choreography was the worst I've ever seen in any comic book movie. In fact, i don't think there was any fight scene choreography at all. I may be a little harsh with this review but if you have one of the greatest fighters in the world wouldn't he have some sort of training? Wouldn't he have at least one memorable fight? The movie was not all bad, The main actors were quite pleasant due to good casting, except Evans. He looks perfect but his corny one liner jokes don't fit with him being Captain America. This is largely due to the director not having a clue. All of the scenes that were not super heroish, that were made to look like the early 1900's were great! The cinematography was not bad but suffered from lasers. Really bad lasers. It was like "that scene looks really nice, ..wait...no...noooo...stop....stop it...why are they shooting lasers? and why do they look worse then the lasers in the GIJoe movie?" The movie all in all was a good home rental but should have been at least an iron man level movie but came no where near.… Expand
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papamurrthSep 14, 2011
This film had a lot of hype to live up to, which can explain to some degree why I was thoroughly underwhelmed with the finished product. There are, however, other more significant elements in the film itself that ensured it would always fallThis film had a lot of hype to live up to, which can explain to some degree why I was thoroughly underwhelmed with the finished product. There are, however, other more significant elements in the film itself that ensured it would always fall below expectations, the most obvious flaw being the lack of a 'race against time' element. The viewer can expect a lot of action, which is extremely well done and has become what we expect of Marvel superhero films recently, but it becomes wearisome and it is not until the final stages of the film that the viewer can enjoy a suspense-fuelled action sequence. This is as good as the film gets. To reach this point though, the viewer will have to endure a slow-pace mid-sequence, in which the director succumbs to cliche filming techniques such as montages to keep the film moving forward but failing to engage the viewer effectively. Hugo Weaving takes on the role of Red Skull, a role which I feel could of been better performed by a different actor, not that Weaving performed poorly, but that the accent he donned for the role (a quasi-German/Russian) was at times laughable and took the audience completely out of the story. We also a large stock of typical characters that are almost universally used in action; there's the strong-willed female love interest (Atwell); the hard case military commander (Jones); and the ill-fated best friend (Stan). Although all of these characters are pulled off tastefully, particularly Atwell, it is somewhat predictable. The film is hampered further by a poor soundtrack, a petty point, but a good soundtrack should be a given in such a high-profile and high-budget film. For the avid comic book film fan such as myself, there are moments in Captain America that will undoubtedly have you sitting on the edge of your seat; very well delivered cameo appearances, a screenplay and plot that does the comic book justice, and a feeling of more to come. This adaption of a Marvel hero is nowhere near the standard set by other releases such as Iron Man, and can arguably be seen as the weakest release by Marvel Studios. That does not necessarily make Captain America a bad film, but it does mean that it is missing a lot. There is nothing to Captain America as a film that hasn't been done before, and nor does it do it better.… Expand
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TechSalvationsSep 20, 2011
I was surprised by this film, it's good. It just has way to many needless scenes, like what felt like a hour of Captain Americas Broadway Military ads. If those scenes could have been cut down to like 3 min. it would have been a lot better.I was surprised by this film, it's good. It just has way to many needless scenes, like what felt like a hour of Captain Americas Broadway Military ads. If those scenes could have been cut down to like 3 min. it would have been a lot better. In turn replace them with some actual scenes of his squad fighting Nazi's. Add a little horror of war to the mix, make it seem believable that we need Captain America. It would have been nice to see the Capt. get a punch in on Hitler like in the old comics. Chris Evans did a great job, much better suit than the human torch. Action scenes were great and most characters where realized well. I just wish this was more than a easy set up for The Avengers movie.… Expand
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TyranianApr 12, 2019
Some terrible editing and mediocre effects aside this is a fairly good superhero flick with good acting.
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sdcoatesMay 12, 2012
This is a very polarizing film. It had it's good elements, and it had it's bad. Ultimately, it was the story that let it down - just a bit too silly. I think the plot should have taken a harder line and made this movie much darker andThis is a very polarizing film. It had it's good elements, and it had it's bad. Ultimately, it was the story that let it down - just a bit too silly. I think the plot should have taken a harder line and made this movie much darker and serious, closer to the feel of the actual comics. This one rates just above Green Lantern, but not much.… Expand
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MetallicCriticDec 13, 2011
This was a decent movie. The 3D did add to the theatrical experience. I went to go see this with a friend and the 3D was so realistic that he flinched when Captain America threw his shield. What I liked best about this movie was that it tookThis was a decent movie. The 3D did add to the theatrical experience. I went to go see this with a friend and the 3D was so realistic that he flinched when Captain America threw his shield. What I liked best about this movie was that it took place during WW11. That being said I enjoyed the costumes and hair. I can't say whether all of that stuff was accurate because I wasn't alive back then. For an action and special effects movie it actually had a good plot. It was way better then what I was expecting. I actually even liked the acting. Didn't really like the casting. The Red Skull has to be one of my favorite Marvel villains. Although this is not the best war movie around it is fun to watch.… Expand
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beingryanjudeSep 1, 2014
The engaging retro vibe given off by The First Avenger and director Joe Johnston is well-worth the viewing. As for Chris Evans: a much needed improvement from the Fantastic Four.
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csw12Apr 13, 2014
A film a that is easy to watch and easy to forget. Captain America didn't seem like a movie but more like a trailer for the upcoming films. An enjoyable first half kept my attention, however the second half becomes primarily concerned onA film a that is easy to watch and easy to forget. Captain America didn't seem like a movie but more like a trailer for the upcoming films. An enjoyable first half kept my attention, however the second half becomes primarily concerned on cramming in as many action set pieces to make up for the quieter first act.… Expand
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AwesomeReviewerMar 26, 2012
To call â
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A_NorthernerAug 12, 2012
So after Iron Man, Hulk and Thor, last but not least it was Captain America's turn to make his big screen début as part of the Avengers development.

The First Avenger spends the first half the film covering the origin story of theSo after Iron Man, Hulk and Thor, last but not least it was Captain America's turn to make his big screen début as part of the Avengers development.

The First Avenger spends the first half the film covering the origin story of the Captain, which from an previously uninformed point of view was something I greatly appreciated.

With almost the majority of the action set during WWII, the film is similar to a war movie, especially once the Captain recruits his band of soldiers who then spend their time destroying Nazi science labs at ease. Think of Inglorious Bastards meets Band of Brothers but without the Tarantino violence and humour and the epicness and sincerity of the mini-series. The score also sounds familiar when heard in a war setting.

Chris Evans is successful as Captain America and holds up to the pressures of a leading man. He plays the superhero with the right amount of patriotism and conscience without being overbearing. However, Hugo Weaving's Red Skull was a disappointment.

As an origin story First Avenger is solid and the retro setting is hugely original for a superhero movie, however as a general action film, I felt that the plot, mainly the threat of the Red Skull, and the action sequences were not as strong as they could have been. America simply seems to clout everyone he meets with his shield before running onto the next, there is little variation in his tactics or in the challenges he faces.… Expand
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dev92Jul 21, 2012
I didn't enjoy this film as much as the hype would have made me believe. It is average at best for a comic book film. I am not sure how much of this story I would change, as obviously it leads into the Avengers, but as a stand-alone film, II didn't enjoy this film as much as the hype would have made me believe. It is average at best for a comic book film. I am not sure how much of this story I would change, as obviously it leads into the Avengers, but as a stand-alone film, I do not think that it is particularly good. I prefer a more intelligent film and, coming from England, I found the patriotism was more than a little annoying on occasion.… Expand
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SeriosityMar 22, 2013
A bland, unspectacular superhero movie with a forced love angle. It fails to excite, lacking humor and devoid of any style: be it narrative or directional.
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WriteFilmLive21Dec 9, 2012
"Captain America" is a decent superhero movie. On the plus side, it's got good acting, good characters, some fun action and a fairly compelling plot. Tommy Lee Jones also lends a lot of healthy humor to the film. On the negative side, it does"Captain America" is a decent superhero movie. On the plus side, it's got good acting, good characters, some fun action and a fairly compelling plot. Tommy Lee Jones also lends a lot of healthy humor to the film. On the negative side, it does seem to make itself a bit too grand at points with some overuse of slow-motion, "hero jumping" shots and an excessive amount of obvious CGI where practical effects and stunt people could have easily been used to create a more believable look. That, and Red Skull's makeup was a little too comic-booky in its appearance, and stood out as rather silly against a context otherwise engineered as more grounded. Overall, it's good but not great.… Expand
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worleyjamersDec 7, 2012
Very good, but not as good as Thor or X-Men.

I really liked everything about this film. The story, the characters, the effects, the fighting, the cinematography, the setting, it all worked...but one thing I really liked was the cast. TommyVery good, but not as good as Thor or X-Men.

I really liked everything about this film. The story, the characters, the effects, the fighting, the cinematography, the setting, it all worked...but one thing I really liked was the cast. Tommy Lee Jones, Hugo Weaving, and Stanley Tucci are three actors that I really like a lot. So having them in a film of this genre, playing awesome characters gives this film so much more that I can appreciate. They all give good performances. Even Chris Evans was good and likable as Steve/ Capt. America...even though I was completely skeptical at first.

Everything about this film worked for me...which is great. But it's also one of the film's weaknesses. I felt like it all just works because I had seen it all before; it felt too safe for me. Also, this was way too superhero-y for me, but that's just my opinion.

Overall though, I really liked this. I was completely entertaining, and it helps to have a good story and cast , too. I completely recommend this.… Expand
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Mr_MuumiJul 14, 2013
Captain America is based on Marvel comic so there are no surprises. However it serves it's purpose to keep viewer entertained. Few wink and nods to the fans and twist in the end give it a bit of extra compared to predecessors from same genre.Captain America is based on Marvel comic so there are no surprises. However it serves it's purpose to keep viewer entertained. Few wink and nods to the fans and twist in the end give it a bit of extra compared to predecessors from same genre. With all of it's parts summed Captain America comes out positive.… Expand
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NathonasMay 9, 2013
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Huge Weaving and Stan Lee give the best performances of the movie. The genesis story for the Cap is pretty damn good as well, but afterwards the movie falls flat. The writing is not that great, the action doesn't make much sense (how does Captain manage to take out heavily guarded, high-tech facilities with a group of 10 dudes?) and the emotional core of the film is not there. It's not terrible by any means but it definitely digresses into a typical, poorly-written Hollywood film after a very strong beginning.… Expand
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LaGuertaFeb 26, 2013
A solid prerequisite to 'The Avengers' but predictably unimaginative and mediocre in almost every conceivable way possible. We've come to expect more from superhero blockbusters and this falls short: CGI'd Chris Evans short.
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Azid_AlexDeSmalApr 8, 2013
Thor, Green Lantern, X-Men: First Class and Captain America: The First Avenger. 2011 is a 'Minor American Superhero Films' year I guess, while 2012 is gonna be 'Major American Superhero Films' year because 'BigBang' movies like The AmazingThor, Green Lantern, X-Men: First Class and Captain America: The First Avenger. 2011 is a 'Minor American Superhero Films' year I guess, while 2012 is gonna be 'Major American Superhero Films' year because 'BigBang' movies like The Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel's The Avengers and also one of the most anticipated films in movie history, The Dark Knight Rises, will be released in that year. To initiate, I'm greatly disappointed with CA: TFA. I expected more,I assumed fresh contents will be shown but the ideas which entertain me are recycled stuffs.

I felt that this movie is mediocre at it's best. Scenes after scenes are filled with bland dialogues (bad script!), which successfully left me detached in the middle of the film, and somehow murdered my interest. The movie could have at least left me hanging to the rope, but it further killed me with an uninteresting characters and boring and predictable plot. 'TSK'! I'm disheartened, I was expecting something spectacular.

Acting-wise, It has nothing much to offer. Chris Evan, being the main actor of the movie, is somehow negligible but still nonetheless, I guess his performance is not too bad and sincerely believe that he is a talented actor. He is more that what he appears to be in the movie. Despite having some ordinary performances, I'm captivated by Hugo Weaving's presence as the primary villain of this picture, Red Skull. There's some kind of charm or charisma in his performance. His body language and 'pleasure to listen to' English accent is desirable, I would vote that Hugo Heaving is one of the reasons on why this movie is still worthy to witness.

Still, Captain America is an appealing motion picture. I admire the well designed costumes and some of the fine artistic elements of the films. The sets of the film are incredibly interesting and it is very successful in dragging me into the 1940s world. Those efforts are well navigated, and yes it accomplished.

I picked X-Men: First Class to be the best American Superhero movie of 2011 because it has a tight script, fine performances and well-developed characters but sadly, Captain America: TFA does not possessed all those offers. This film is genuinely average. Sorry :)

6/10

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BensReviewsApr 28, 2013
In my opinion this is the worst Avengers lead-in movie.
It's hard to pin down exactly what my problem with it is. Maybe it's the lack of Nazis in WW2. Maybe it's the possibly interesting parts being presented in a quick hokey montage. MaybeIn my opinion this is the worst Avengers lead-in movie.
It's hard to pin down exactly what my problem with it is. Maybe it's the lack of Nazis in WW2. Maybe it's the possibly interesting parts being presented in a quick hokey montage. Maybe it's the mini submarines and laser beams/tanks. There are a few good things: Hugo Weaving as Red Skull, Captain America and his love interest, Tony Stark's father, the tie-ins to the Avengers and Tommy Lee Jones.
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gracjanskiMay 18, 2022
very classic story, that many of us already saw many time. In addition there is so much US propaganda and of course Nazis are the villains...again.
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joao1198pedroOct 19, 2013
this film does not represent a good captain america, it is a film with a pretty bad script, this film is the kind of movie that should be forgotten in the future.
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donanjaMay 24, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First time watching: I enjoyed seeing the backstory of Captain America for the first time, I thought it was really interesting (even though the scrawny CGI Chris Evans looked a bit jarring in some scenes). In general the first half of the movie was very good overall, and if I were to rate the movie based solely on that, I'd give it a 7/10.

...However, there are flaws, as is the case with any movie. And these may not be objective flaws, but that's not really the point of a user review. These are just things that bothered me personally:

1. I thought Schmidt's skinless appearance was really poorly done. I got the impression that he was supposed to look disfigured, but he ended up just looking like a weird red guy made of clay. I didn't like it. I also thought it came out of left field.

2. The second half of the movie was padded out with a lot of pointless action sequences that didn't move the film in any direction. It's just mindless boom pew pew pew bing bang boom. I hate this in ANY movie. I know some people get a kick out of action scenes, but in my case, it just puts me to sleep. I have a hard time paying attention to scenes like these so they just bore me.

3. The movie was too long and ended abruptly. I was hoping to see more of a reaction from Captain America to being "resurrected" 70 years later but... he just says one line and the movie cuts to black. That was very disappointing to me.

4. There was also a pointless romance subplot which I didn't really care for. I think in movies like these they just tend to pad out the runtime and it's just whatever. Bleh.

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HISHEhebJul 8, 2014
סרט ממש בינוני, היה אפשר להפיק הרבה יותר מגיבור העל הענק הזה, וחבל שהוא קיבל סרט בינוני ומטה שנראה כאילו מארוול עושים טובה שהם עושים אותו, כי ברור שזה לא סרט שהם רצו לעשות אלא רק כדי לעשות את הנוקמים ולא יותר מזהסרט ממש בינוני, היה אפשר להפיק הרבה יותר מגיבור העל הענק הזה, וחבל שהוא קיבל סרט בינוני ומטה שנראה כאילו מארוול עושים טובה שהם עושים אותו, כי ברור שזה לא סרט שהם רצו לעשות אלא רק כדי לעשות את הנוקמים ולא יותר מזה
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LinttaFlamingoJan 3, 2018
Last and almost least before The Avengers movie, Captain America. Even though Chris Evans is good as the character, Captain America is definitely one of the more worse Avengers. Not as bad as Hulk though. And aside from the cool old schoolLast and almost least before The Avengers movie, Captain America. Even though Chris Evans is good as the character, Captain America is definitely one of the more worse Avengers. Not as bad as Hulk though. And aside from the cool old school style and Tommy Lee Jones, the movie is also actually quite bad. Marvel continues its tradition to have a villain that sucks and side characters that aren't interesting. The movie doesn't feel like its own story, but instead a film to setup the character and tell that he's gonna be in The Avengers movie, and the fact that Marvel is using other movies to setup a movie is total wank.… Expand
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darkbloodshed13Jul 19, 2015
Captain America is a movie based on one of my favorite comics of all times, so I could not wait to see this movie, but ounce I did I felt disappointed. It's not that this movie is bad or anything it's just not as good as the comic. So if youCaptain America is a movie based on one of my favorite comics of all times, so I could not wait to see this movie, but ounce I did I felt disappointed. It's not that this movie is bad or anything it's just not as good as the comic. So if you want to see a great American hero at work than read the comics and skip this movie.… Expand
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waronassermanMay 2, 2015
not bad but to be honest, I didnt care for it. It wasnt memorable in the slightest. I am not sure why but I couldn't really stand anybody in this movie, the film had a nice story and action sequences however.
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Epik_NinnjaMay 25, 2015
The first Captain America movie is the origin story of the super hero it's named off of. It takes place in the 1940's when the originally skinny man gets experimented on to become a super soldier. It stands below most other super hero moviesThe first Captain America movie is the origin story of the super hero it's named off of. It takes place in the 1940's when the originally skinny man gets experimented on to become a super soldier. It stands below most other super hero movies because its villains are so cheesy and the story just doesn't feel A-grade. It's still a decent movie and major MArvel fans should see it (but they already long have so why say that?). For the rest of us, though, it's not a must-watch.… Expand
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macro_zorkiJan 7, 2022
no spoilers: I borrowed this movie on amazon. Because i wanted to get into the avengers universe. i thought if this is such a successful series, then it must be good, right? well, i didn't think the first 30 min were bad at all, but then itno spoilers: I borrowed this movie on amazon. Because i wanted to get into the avengers universe. i thought if this is such a successful series, then it must be good, right? well, i didn't think the first 30 min were bad at all, but then it went downhill. after about an hour, i wondered if this movie was purely a children's film, because it was so shallow and dull. i think the avengers are probably just not for me. i wonder who these movies are for and who likes them. are there really adults who find this good?… Expand
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FuturedirectorMar 21, 2016
Captain America is a satisfying addition for the MCU, especially thanks to its well-made characters and the impressive story. But at the end, it leaves so much eager to watch more.
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Cinemassacre94Mar 20, 2016
It's fair to say that superhero saturation has set in. Not many years ago, every cinematic version of a comic book protagonist's adventures was awaited with baited breath. Now, because of an unceasing and sometimes careless flood of suchIt's fair to say that superhero saturation has set in. Not many years ago, every cinematic version of a comic book protagonist's adventures was awaited with baited breath. Now, because of an unceasing and sometimes careless flood of such titles, mainstream audiences have become apathetic, leaving it to die-hards to pack theaters on opening weekends. Captain America is the latest in a seemingly endless line of origin stories and the last of The Avengers prequels. Despite being the most venerable character in Marvel's line-up (he first appeared in 1941), Captain America is not a member of the vaunted A-list. In fact, were it not for his participation in The Avengers, one wonders whether the World War II patriot would have made it to the screen.

Although most of Captain America transpires in the 1940s, it is bookended by modern-day scenes that serve little purpose beyond setting up The Avengers. That's one thing that has been increasingly annoying about the recent batch of Marvel movies - The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, and Thor - they seem less like stand-alone motion pictures than advertisements for The Avengers. Captain America may be the worst offender. The whole purpose of telling Captain America's origin story is so that when he appears in The Avengers, he will have a background. (Joss Whedon, director of The Avengers, allegedly had limited input to the Captain America script.)

Captain America falls into the prevalent pitfalls of origin stories. So much time and effort is expended explaining how the protagonist gains his super-powers (and exploring his initial usage of them) that there's not enough opportunity to develop a compelling storyline beyond his "baptism." Then there's the issue of the main villain, Captain America's classic adversary Red Skull, who comes across as a James Bond-type take-over-the-world megalomaniac and isn't given a lot to do except exude over-the-top nastiness. The final confrontation is disappointing, lacking scope and energy. As bad as the Transformers movies are, at least Michael Bay thinks big.

The CGI work, it must be said, is at times exceptional, believably transforming actor Chris Evans into 90-pound weakling Steve Rogers. In fact, the computer enhancements are so good that I couldn't determine whether they were also used to "beef up" Rogers after he undergoes the treatment that transforms him into bulky, hunky Captain America. As best I can tell, no special effects are needed for Hayley Atwell (who plays Rogers' love interest, Agent Peggy Carter), Sebastian Stan (Rogers' best friend and later Captain America's sidekick, Bucky Barnes), or Tommy Lee Jones (Captain America's commanding officer, Col. Chester Phillips). Jones is as fun as ever, using his familiar crusty personality to its best advantage. Visual chicanery comes into play with Hugo Weaving, whose Red Skull looks like something out of the Star Wars cantina.

The thing that differentiates Captain America from the umpteen other superheroes who have trodden across screens this summer is that the action takes place neither on modern-day Earth nor in outer space. In this case, we get a period piece - a re-imagination of some of what went on behind the scenes in the struggle against the Nazis.

irector Joe Johnston uses a similar aesthetic here to the one he applied to The Rocketeer, another comic-inspired period piece. Despite the different characters and subject matter, the movies are peas in a pod. Having seen the movie in 2-D, I can't comment on whether the 3-D version compromises Johnson's use of slightly muted colors and carefully modulated lighting, but it's a good bet. 3-D is useful only when it comes to a "wow!" factor; it's putrid for subtleties like the ones employed by Johnston. (This is yet another post-production 3-D conversion.)

Comic book fans are likely to appreciate Captain America, which does a good job of consolidating the disparate origin aspects of the character into something easily digestible. Non-comic fans may have to fight the urge to stifle a yawn. There's nothing in Captain America worthy or praise or derision. It's a competently made, straightforward yarn that has little to offer those who are not already on the bandwagon. Anyone willing to sit through the lengthy end credits will be rewarded by a short, unrevealing teaser for The Avengers. It's a reminder of what Captain America is all about: getting audiences primed for one of 2012's big events rather than providing something memorable for 2011.… Expand
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stgrunuApr 18, 2018
It was a good movie but it had some boring moments. The CGI was also really bad at times, like painfully obvious.
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alexandreaDec 1, 2021
This was one of my childhood favourites but it nowadays i can see all of it´s problems.
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amheretojudgeApr 9, 2019
Chris Evans, with a physique so chiseled, can only carry this sinking ship so far.

Captain America: The First Avenger Johnston's righteous passage has the key to celebrate his hero. But this hero is clearly in the wrong film. With aChris Evans, with a physique so chiseled, can only carry this sinking ship so far.

Captain America: The First Avenger

Johnston's righteous passage has the key to celebrate his hero. But this hero is clearly in the wrong film. With a surrounding so incongruent to the characters, the visual effects is probably the worst enemy of the film. No matter how emotionally fueled the punches are, the picture that paints this battle pins it down to a more cartoon-ish look. On terms of writing, Christopher Marcus and Stephen McFeely, the screenwriters, who'd also carry the big responsibility of driving the Avengers franchise, had got that knack of installing style in their substance even back then.

Their script doesn't feed off on antics but elements (the challenges that the army keeps piling on, on Chris Evans, those little moments are gem-like), elements so rich and complete in their entirety that plasters a broad smile on our exhausted face every now and then. The entertaining factor isn't served upfront on the table but you have to work for it. For a brief period, when as a mentor a scientist describes the characteristics of Evan to himself, and somehow the film at that very moment seems balanced only to be tripped over by infusing it with humor in latter stages.

Evans as the worthy hero pours his soul into tight clothes, and the result is that it would be difficult for us to see someone else in this role from now on. The supporting actors like Tommy Lee Jones, Sebastian Stan, Hayley Atwell and even Hugo Weaving gets lost into the shadow of Evans, their mikes aren't attached to the speaker that reaches us. Joe Johnston, the director, has a long way to go, especially in tying up all his plots with one string, no hindrance and not an inch of lazy bone in his body, the film ought to have the ingredients that this Captain America: The First Avenger is made of, literally, "..out of a bottle."… Expand
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Aus_CriticXMar 27, 2018
A good start and cast, with great action and comedy, as the movie continues it gets more and more numbingly boring, still a decent movie that could have been more.
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LivingTribunalApr 22, 2018
It is still one of the mistakes that Marvel made in Phase 1, but I just loved Captain America's characteristics, and the final fight.
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GarethBJan 4, 2019
Overall a forgettable, bland experience with a limp main character and limp villain.
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MoViEbUfF17Jul 8, 2019
Captain America the first avenger is the fifth movie in the marvel cinematic universe and in my opinion is the worst in phase one by quite a bit. The plot is a man named Steve Rodgers (Chris Evans) wants to join the army but is weak and smallCaptain America the first avenger is the fifth movie in the marvel cinematic universe and in my opinion is the worst in phase one by quite a bit. The plot is a man named Steve Rodgers (Chris Evans) wants to join the army but is weak and small as hell so he signs up for the super soldier army as his last chance to join the army so the leaders see how serious he is and injects him with a lot of steroids anyway Schmidt and Dr. Arnim Zola harness the energies of the Tesseract, intending to use the power to fuel Zola's inventions, mounting an offensive that will change the world. Schmidt discovers Erskine's location and dispatches assassin Heinz Kruger to kill him. Erskine subjects Rogers to the super-soldier treatment, injecting him with a special serum and dosing him with "vita-rays". After Rogers emerges from the experiment taller and more muscular, an undercover Kruger kills Erskine and flees. Rogers pursues and captures Kruger, but the assassin avoids interrogation by committing suicide with a cyanide capsule. With Erskine dead and his super-soldier formula lost, U.S. Senator Brandt has Rogers tour the nation in a colorful costume as "Captain America" to promote war bonds while scientists study him and attempt to reverse-engineer the formula. In 1943, while on tour in Italy performing for active servicemen, Rogers learns that Barnes' unit was MIA in a battle against Schmidt's forces. Refusing to believe that Barnes is dead, Rogers has Carter and engineer Howard Stark fly him behind enemy lines to mount a solo rescue attempt. Rogers infiltrates the fortress of Schmidt's Nazi division Hydra, freeing Barnes and the other prisoners. Rogers confronts Schmidt, who removes a mask to reveal a red, skull-like visage that earned him the sobriquet "the Red Skull". Schmidt escapes and Rogers returns to base with the freed soldiers.
Rogers recruits Barnes, Dum Dum Dugan, Gabe Jones, Jim Morita, James Montgomery Falsworth, and Jacques Dernier to attack other known Hydra bases. Stark outfits Rogers with advanced equipment, most notably a circular shield made of vibranium, a rare, nearly indestructible metal. Rogers and his team sabotage various Hydra operations. In 1945, the team assaults a train carrying Zola. Rogers and Jones succeed in capturing Zola, but Barnes falls from the train to his assumed death.[N 3] Using information extracted from Zola, the final Hydra stronghold is located, and Rogers leads an attack to stop Schmidt from using weapons of mass destruction on major American cities. Rogers climbs aboard Schmidt's aircraft as it takes off. During the subsequent fight, the Tesseract's container is damaged. Schmidt physically handles the Tesseract, which opens a wormhole into space, sucking him into it. The Tesseract burns through the plane and is lost in the ocean. Seeing no way to land the plane without the risk of detonating its weapons, Rogers crashes it in the Arctic. Stark later recovers the Tesseract from the ocean floor but is unable to locate Rogers or the aircraft, presuming him dead.

Rogers awakens in a 1940s-style hospital room. Hearing a radio broadcast of a baseball game that he attended in 1941, Rogers deduces that something is wrong. He flees outside and finds himself in present-day Times Square, where S.H.I.E.L.D. director Nick Fury informs him that he has been "asleep" for nearly 70 years. In a post-credits scene, Fury approaches Rogers and proposes a mission to hype up the avengers. The movie was highly received then and still is now but to many things hold it back for me so 4/10… Expand
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Instavy78Mar 7, 2021
It was nice, didn't love it but better than what I was expecting. Kinda slow but action scenes were okay
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ChristmasLoverAug 2, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It was pretty good but not really after I saw this I saw the last 2 in the first one I thought Bucky died but he didn’t he is not dead if you have not seen the first captain America watch it then read my review… Expand
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SebbyMakesMusicJul 12, 2023
It's not bad, but the moments of pay-off aren't really that big, and there are a few things I couldn't help but laugh at, like the montage where there's a whole bunch of that Hitler replacement dude looking ambitiously mean, or littleIt's not bad, but the moments of pay-off aren't really that big, and there are a few things I couldn't help but laugh at, like the montage where there's a whole bunch of that Hitler replacement dude looking ambitiously mean, or little hypocritical bits like "oh, I guess the car door is bullet proof even though the roof wasn't." The writing is the worst part (some good moments, overall incredibly spotty), followed by that superhero fakeness that sometimes makes movies like this unpalatable to people eager for cinema that's effective at making them think and feel. Overall, not a bad movie, but for me, it's better with friends to comment on the weak points of. I probably would've disappointed some Marvel fans with my natural reactions if I saw this in theaters.… Expand
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Gts08Jun 23, 2022
Surprisingly aesthetic. Both in creating a journey, both in creating friendships, new exciting characters, worlds, even if it's probably the most predictable MCU film ever, has the worst villains this world has seen and is mostly equal to theSurprisingly aesthetic. Both in creating a journey, both in creating friendships, new exciting characters, worlds, even if it's probably the most predictable MCU film ever, has the worst villains this world has seen and is mostly equal to the depth of a kiddie pool. Definitely good for once, not an amazing film, but an ok flick, I guess. It's worthy of a 6 for me. (I may overrate it, tho (And I'm pretty sure I just did that..))… Expand
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thronMay 2, 2022
It's interesting because it's the introductory film to the character, but with the release of other films, mostly the next two Captain America films, this one is on a lower level.
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Rickniks38May 8, 2022
Liked the romance between Peggy and Steve and how this film in the first half was a character study of Captain America and the ending scene was perfect "I had a date".
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JulienK06Dec 11, 2022
The first half of this movie is a 10, the second half is a 1
and captain america is hot
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avrgemarvelfanJan 3, 2023
The first half is some of the best content marvel has ever created. It's emotional, it has good themes, good characters, but after Steve saves Bucky it get very boring. It's the epitome of a mixed bag.
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MatetossJun 19, 2023
Honnêtement, ça met un peu de temps à démarrer je trouve, c’est un peu dommage on dirait que le film contextualise trop pour rien Au final on pourrait skip les 30 premières minutes que ça ne changerait pas grand-chose. Après je comprends auHonnêtement, ça met un peu de temps à démarrer je trouve, c’est un peu dommage on dirait que le film contextualise trop pour rien Au final on pourrait skip les 30 premières minutes que ça ne changerait pas grand-chose. Après je comprends au vu de l’importance du film dans le MCU, et d’une certaine demande de la part des fans
Mais quand on reprend le MCU quelques années plus tard sans ce phénomène de hype bah, c'est un peu chiant Mis appart ça l’ambiance est plutôt cool et je trouve que le ressenti de l’époque est bien retranscrit (ou plutôt l’image qu’on s’en fait parce que tu te doutes bien que j’étais pas là sous Hitler)
C’est finalement une entrée en matière pas si mal pour captain capitaliste et ça laisse beaucoup de potentiel au personnage dans les suites.
Par contre la vf avec l’accent allemand c’est plus possible… Expand
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