Captain America: The First Avenger
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: July 22, 2011
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benido326May 8, 2012
i went to this at the packed midnight premiere. it was mostly loud teenagers and young 20 somethings yelling across the aisles, so i was worried about how they were going to act when the film began. luckily they were quiet. and luckily thei went to this at the packed midnight premiere. it was mostly loud teenagers and young 20 somethings yelling across the aisles, so i was worried about how they were going to act when the film began. luckily they were quiet. and luckily the film met my expectations. like you may have guessed the film was as fun and entertaining as the other marvel films, but this one, being mostly set in 1940's WWII really had the nostalgic feel. the warm lighting and the army consisting of the older technology was really authentic. the film was good, just good. i liked most of it and i knew i wasn't going to be blown away or anything. the one thing i didn't enjoy was a five minute segment where the captain was dressed up selling war bonds, it was just cheesy and i guess it was made to be that way. overall i say it wasn't as good as the first iron man, but so much better than thor, which i loathed. and the clip at the end of the credits was worth admition by itself. 3/5 stars… Expand
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Tall_But_ShortAug 13, 2012
Captain America is a decent superhero film. In some ways, its better than Thor, and in some ways its even worse. Some lines are very cheesy but the movie, overall, is very well paced, and has some good actors. Chris Evans does a great job asCaptain America is a decent superhero film. In some ways, its better than Thor, and in some ways its even worse. Some lines are very cheesy but the movie, overall, is very well paced, and has some good actors. Chris Evans does a great job as "The Captain" but honestly, I wanted more from this film. There are many stupid and unnecessary scenes that brings this movie down, and it really didn't have to be that way.… Expand
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EmptyFilmStockMay 25, 2012
The effects and stunt work? Close to piss-poor. The acting? Marvelous. Joe Johnston's direction? Good. Add this up, and we get an okay MARVEL movie, but one of the weakest in the MARVEL cinematic universe. You'll enjoy it, but only just, andThe effects and stunt work? Close to piss-poor. The acting? Marvelous. Joe Johnston's direction? Good. Add this up, and we get an okay MARVEL movie, but one of the weakest in the MARVEL cinematic universe. You'll enjoy it, but only just, and not the same compared to the others.… Expand
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SatiricalewokNov 8, 2014
This is one of the most surprising films i have ever seen. I went in expecting a near Green Lantern style failure, but really this film was really rather good. Now the actual hero Captain America I don't really like, I never found him veryThis is one of the most surprising films i have ever seen. I went in expecting a near Green Lantern style failure, but really this film was really rather good. Now the actual hero Captain America I don't really like, I never found him very interesting, and it is quite difficult to get round that, but this film manages, with a fantastic villain in the form of the the always brilliant Hugo Weaving, and an actual plot *crowd gasps*.… Expand
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SpangleJun 17, 2013
Tough movie to rate since it's an origin story and all origin stories are a little rough, though I felt as though this one went pretty smoothly. The ending was a tad rough, but I thought that Chris Evans did very well in the lead role andTough movie to rate since it's an origin story and all origin stories are a little rough, though I felt as though this one went pretty smoothly. The ending was a tad rough, but I thought that Chris Evans did very well in the lead role and Hayley Atwell did well as his lover. Overall, not the best film ever, but far from the worst.… Expand
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ReubenIsAGodDec 4, 2013
It's a great time. I enjoyed it a lot. It's just ya standard cap flick. But it's an enjoyable one that keeps ya engaged. The Sequel to Captain America is fantastic though. An absolutely sensational superhero movie.
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dante_finnJul 22, 2014
This is a succesful movie. The fight scenes were cool and the visual effects were outstanding.. But other than this movie is pretty. But there are a few cliches which makes the plot pretty prrdictable from the time to time but that doesn'tThis is a succesful movie. The fight scenes were cool and the visual effects were outstanding.. But other than this movie is pretty. But there are a few cliches which makes the plot pretty prrdictable from the time to time but that doesn't effect the movie in a big way.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 7, 2012
I honestly walked into the theater expecting a pretty mediocre film. Thank you, Marvel Studios for proving me wrong. Captain America is better than Thor in every way.
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Compi24Nov 28, 2012
Though it is exceptionally entertaining and easily Chris Evans' best film to date, I only wish it would offer the subtle undertone of realism that all of its other Marvel: Phase One siblings contained.
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ScorpionMay 12, 2013
The plot can can go fast, and very humble that takes some of the climax of it, but in the end it draws the conclusion that is satisfactory to both the older fans, and for the casual and makes a good ground for The Avengers.
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Longbottom94Apr 25, 2013
A solid performance from Chris Evans and 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.
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JmsbppAug 6, 2013
Esta es la pelicula en donde se destaca un buen trabajo el antiguo superheroe que comienzo siendo un desastre llega en el año en donde puedes comenzar la accion con buenos efectos y habilidades
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George-rootsJun 25, 2013
A Marvel film which surprisingly feels less than a super-hero movie and more of a great classic pulp-fiction comic (a comic that does not need to be seen in 3-D I might add).

War is spreading at an all time high and America needs a hero!A Marvel film which surprisingly feels less than a super-hero movie and more of a great classic pulp-fiction comic (a comic that does not need to be seen in 3-D I might add).

War is spreading at an all time high and America needs a hero! Once an average small frail man, Steve Rogers undergoes an experiment and is boosted into the super-soldier and iconic Captain America, Good in heart and mind Steve joins the war to aid and fight against the villianous Nazi Reign ans well as an even deadlier cause from a unknown stronger threat.

I think the biggest surprise of this movie was hearing that Chris Evans was going to be Steve Rogers/Captain America. obviously because he had played The Human Torch in the two "Fantastic Four" movies.

Believe me i was more skeptical than anyone, some friend of mine declared "Well, he does look alot like Steve Rogers", to which i jokingly said "That doesn't really mean Sh*t though does it?", still i was open to seeing what he could do with the character and in all honesty Chris nailed the role. His performance does make us care about Steve before and after the Transformation and it's executed well enough to make us sympathise with Rogers's plight without pushing it to deeply.

Tommy Lee Jones is Awesome as always playing the symbol of authority, Haylie Atwell is charming an enjoyable as a Fem-fatele, yet the romance between her character and Capt's is pretty cheap and stupid, Stanley Tucci is again well casted as a wise mentor to Rogers, and finally Hugo Weaving is brilliant as Red Skull and finally justice has been done to a great comic book villain.

Aside from that everything is fun, the references to "Raiders" was great, it mocked the old costume and popularity of the 40's comics and most importantly it made the character more than respectable, all the more reason i can't wait to see him again in "The Avengers" (stay after the credits for the Trailer!!).

Final Verdict: Remembering when this film was first announced and the hype that went into it, Captain America will more than exceed expectations.… Expand
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Dimitris01Oct 14, 2013
I don't like Cap in comics but I enjoyed this movie after the first act. It has nice cinematography, fast action and the right actors for the hero and his antagonist. Just don't expect something like Spiderman or Thor. argonautis.eu
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TheApplegnomeJul 30, 2014
Captain America: The First Avenger is full of action, and tiny deficiencies.

Oh my god, the acting is so incredible, especially by Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones and Hugo Weaving. They are all stunning to see in action! Captain America: TheCaptain America: The First Avenger is full of action, and tiny deficiencies.

Oh my god, the acting is so incredible, especially by Chris Evans, Tommy Lee Jones and Hugo Weaving. They are all stunning to see in action! Captain America: The First Avenger truly is cool and groovy to watch, and the action is amazing and highly enjoyable. The CGI are incredible, even thought there are some details in the film that don’t look real at all. The film overall is highly unique and the story is magnificent, but there are some illogical and stupid decisions by some of the individuals in the film, which made it weird sometimes.

The things that bothers me most about this movie is the silly events in the film, such as the patriotism. It just ruined the film so much. Another thing is that there happens so much more in the second part of the film, so the first half felt a bit more boring than the last. So yes, there are some negative aspects about this film, but it's still enjoyable, and I forgot no mention the soundtrack, so stunning!

An entertaining, but silly film.

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Voodoo123Apr 24, 2019
+ Superb cast deliver memorable performances
+ Excellent soundtrack
+ Decent plot - Pacing not the best in the series - Weird action montage in the film hints at the action scenes we SHOULD have seen! - Red skull feels wasted Considering how+ Superb cast deliver memorable performances
+ Excellent soundtrack
+ Decent plot
- Pacing not the best in the series
- Weird action montage in the film hints at the action scenes we SHOULD have seen!
- Red skull feels wasted

Considering how many characters there are in the film series, this along with Thor is one of the weaker entries. However despite it's pacing flaws and odd narrative choices (and wasted of red skull) the heart is there. The core of a weak person wanting to serve his will to fight evil and protect others is there. THIS is what I watch a super hero film to see!… Expand
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diogomendesOct 18, 2014
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

After seeing a skinny man in an armor suit flying around Manhattan in an exciting summer blockbuster, this is just what I needed. An old-fashionedMarvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Analysis: Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

After seeing a skinny man in an armor suit flying around Manhattan in an exciting summer blockbuster, this is just what I needed. An old-fashioned super-hero movie related to Marvel Cinematic Universe. Unfortunately I couldn’t see “The Incredible Hulk” due to some streaming problems, but I got to see Captain America kicking ass in his own right, throwing the shield like a f*cking boomerang. Yeah, that never gets old. While the previous MCU movie was more consistent and entertaining, “Captain America: The First Avenger” still provides well-choreographed fights sequences and a solid story that connects perfectly into Marvel Universe.

At the outset of World War II, Steve Rogers wants nothing more than to join the army. The only problem is that he can't pass the physical. He's tried several times under different names without success. Dr. Abraham Erskine notes his eagerness and recruits him for an experimental project. Rogers is soon transformed, both mentally and physically, into a super soldier where he eventually faces off against the Nazi organization Hydra and its head, known as Red Skull.

The performances are very good. Chris Evans makes a good Captain America. I generally don’t like the character that much, but I must say, Chris fits the role. The one thing that bugs me is that they made him into a CGI creepy-looking kid without even attempting to work a little bit more. Seriously, why did he look so skinny? Just sayin…

But when he transforms himself into a muscular super soldier, things get really nasty. He’s faster, stronger and more intimidating than ever before. The action scenes are very well done, just like in “Iron Man”. No shaky cameras or constantly zoom-in. The most impressive action sequence in this movie is gotta be the chase sequence, where Steve jumps from one car to another and uses a door to block bullets (Oh about that, the door actually has a star in the middle, to resemble Captain America’s classic shield). Ah, classic! His suit looks kind of silly but I guess that’s part of the movie’s charm. After all, this is the 40s, right? The film also features some nice easter eggs and references that we’ll lead us to the Avengers like for example, the Tesseract. This plot device actually appears in The Avengers and it’s used as a portal or some sort of it. Sometimes the movie feels like it only exists just to set up The Avengers, but then the story comes in and that feeling just disappears.

Hugo Weaving as Red Skull is rather good. He really does a nice portrayal of his character, especially when he’s delivering quotable lines like “Hail Hydra!” or when he’s fighting with Captain America. Last time I saw him was in Transformers movies and the Matrix trilogy, which were meh… but whatever. He’s still a great actor.

One of the main problems with the movie is that it lacks originality. Mainly because some clichés peek in the script itself and prevents Joe Johnston (Director of this film) from providing new and interesting ideas to its formula. Not only that, but sometimes the story feels so dumb. However, Chris Evan makes up for that, yeah the guy knows how to act. Some actors have the balls to show how hammy is their acting. A good example of that is “Karate Kid, Part III” where the cast seems bored and seems understanding that they are indeed, overacting. But Evan, he knows how to act moderately. What I’m trying to say is that Marvel has chosen one of the best cast ever. First Robert Downey, now Chris…. It’s perfect.

Final Score to Captain America: The First Avenger: 7/10. Like Rotten Tomatoes stated, this is a solidly old-fashioned summer blockbuster that understands one of the oldest Marvel’s heroes and offers a fun story and nice performances from its main lead, even if sometimes feels like a big set-up for The Avengers. This movie is what I consider an apology from the god-awful, completely forgettable 1990’s film Captain America (That movie was just plain bad). I feel happy for watching this film and I can’t wait to do a review of the next one: Iron Man 2 (2010).… Expand
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SpiderPlayerMay 16, 2015
Captain America is one of my favorite heroes, I like your comic, as I also liked that film, he has an interesting story with a few different things from the comics, but we can not expect the film to be identical to the comic, after all CinemaCaptain America is one of my favorite heroes, I like your comic, as I also liked that film, he has an interesting story with a few different things from the comics, but we can not expect the film to be identical to the comic, after all Cinema is like an alternate universe, some scenes show good special effects, but there are other scenes that are a little strange, I thought Chris Evans as Captain was great, and overall this movie is good.… Expand
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cumoviesAug 9, 2014
Captain America is a fun action/comic book superhero movie but it is also in a way a war movie taking place in world war 2 making it very different than other marvel movies. I liked it but i didn't love it so this Superhero
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CineAutoctonoFeb 18, 2016
"Captain America : The First Avenger" was a great story , elegant , full of action on the Marvel super-soldier , and it is a fact that Chris Evans Fantastic Four , not full almost enough , but as the super-soldier has He is shown everything,"Captain America : The First Avenger" was a great story , elegant , full of action on the Marvel super-soldier , and it is a fact that Chris Evans Fantastic Four , not full almost enough , but as the super-soldier has He is shown everything, and did very well.… Expand
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aadityamudharApr 17, 2016
Since my last time that the new Captain America movie could be the lamest superhero ever, and I'm saying "Come on that's not gonna be good for best superheroes like The Dark Knight, Spider-Man, or Iron Man." So I take a chance to watch thisSince my last time that the new Captain America movie could be the lamest superhero ever, and I'm saying "Come on that's not gonna be good for best superheroes like The Dark Knight, Spider-Man, or Iron Man." So I take a chance to watch this movie, and I have to say that this movie was very good with huge CG effects with lots of pulp descent action film. The CG effects are pretty amazing that sometimes it could be handy like creating worlds with atmosphere, instead watching CGI in people on their faces. The actor who played Captain America (Chris Evans) was very good and that's a perfect choice for the superhero. The characters are well acted and I enjoy watching that villain named Red Skull (Hugo Weaving) was dark and very cruelty that he did best villain as Agent Smith in The Matrix Trilogy. The background is neat and the visual looks amazing, of course that I didn't see it in 3D, but I recommend that see it in 2D if you can. Captain America is a solid summer blockbuster hit for the best comic book movie that could attach to my top of X-Men: First Class and more changeling than Transformers 3 that it didn't look too good (of course it stinks!), but very good.… Expand
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gameguardian21Apr 15, 2016
While the beginning is kind of boring, and the costume isn't the greatest, it still features a great origin story, along with chris evins playing as a great captain America.
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SrPepeNov 13, 2017
Esta película tiene un gran diseño de producción y es el comienzo de la mejor trilogía de superheroes en el cine. Es bastante densa y aburrida, pero esta buena.
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HTGamerApr 24, 2018
Captain America: The First Avenger is just short of fantastic. Here is a superhero with not just super strength but also qualities such as morality, loyalty and leadership. In this movie Captain America turns from an instrument of americanCaptain America: The First Avenger is just short of fantastic. Here is a superhero with not just super strength but also qualities such as morality, loyalty and leadership. In this movie Captain America turns from an instrument of american propaganda (like in the original WW2-era comics) into a real hero, fighting those who want to enslave humanity. The plot slowly builds up a poor young man's story trying to make a difference, but loses its momentum in the middle with the whole dancing show where Captain America is reduced to a costumed clown. But when Steve Rogers finally goes into his first battle, that's when the movie really kicks off, with the Allied Forces slowly and steadily defeating the paranoid HYDRA. The end is heartwrenching, with Rogers sacrificing himself, falling into a coma and awakening into a different world in the 21st century, having lost everybody he knew from the 1940s. He ultimately joins SHIELD and the Avengers. This movie features most of Captain America's life story, and the director handled this almost perfectly.… Expand
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superbatMay 26, 2020
The First Avenger is a decent superhero flick, with plenty of action, solid special effects, pleasant characters, and a decent but bland story. Similar to RDJ, Chris Evans wasa the perfect choice for Captain America from the beginning.
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eva3si0nMay 27, 2022
Captain America: The First Avenger may seem too boring. But it is favorably distinguished by the setting. He seems like something fresh thanks to him. The story is simple, and there are not many connections with the main Marvel film universeCaptain America: The First Avenger may seem too boring. But it is favorably distinguished by the setting. He seems like something fresh thanks to him. The story is simple, and there are not many connections with the main Marvel film universe at first glance. Many more will be scared off by the protracted development of the plot, the first 40 minutes of timekeeping literally nothing happens.… Expand
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amai2739Jan 27, 2017
Captain America: The First Avenger directed by Joe Johnston to me was a very fine installment into the MCU introducting the hero. I enjoyed and appreciated this movie very much, It's definitely an old fashion hit though. Chris Evans did aCaptain America: The First Avenger directed by Joe Johnston to me was a very fine installment into the MCU introducting the hero. I enjoyed and appreciated this movie very much, It's definitely an old fashion hit though. Chris Evans did a truly nice job as Steve Rogers/Captain America, as did Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter, loved their dynamic. P.S. the shield throwing was awesome!… Expand
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tamcwlmmMay 1, 2018
It's kinda hard, when watching Captain America, to forget that it's intended mostly as a prelude to the far superior The Avengers; Captain America exists mostly to introduce the character and do away with his origin story. The sub-header "TheIt's kinda hard, when watching Captain America, to forget that it's intended mostly as a prelude to the far superior The Avengers; Captain America exists mostly to introduce the character and do away with his origin story. The sub-header "The First Avenger" certainly doesn't help to relieve the feeling that this film just wasn't meant to stand in its own right.

But surprisingly enough, director Joe Johnston managed to turn a sparse script about an anachronistic and old-fashioned character into a well-paced, even entertaining film. It's not as entertaining or as energetic as The Avengers or the Iron Man movies; Captain America's style is in accordance with its World War II setting. Johnston embraces the anachronistic idealism and patriotism of the character, but never to the point that it feels camp. The film feels like it takes place in the 40's, but it doesn't feel like a pastiche or a period piece, which would have made the transition into The Avengers jarring and painful. It feels like it's part of the Marvel universe, but it also has its own unique feel (something which Thor and The Incredible Hulk, sadly, cannot say).

It's still not quite a stand-alone film - not like Iron Man. It shows more than any other Marvel film so far the flaws in creating this elaborate shared universe of characters. It's especially clear in the under-utilization of the villain character, the Red Skull, who promises to be an interesting and mysterious character but gets far too little screen-time, which is all spent on the good Captain's origin story. That story leaves very little room for the film to have any of its own plot. But it has its own atmosphere, it has heart and a sense of humor and an anachronistic, idealistic but very likable hero.… Expand
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timmertamsMar 12, 2018
A fun popcorn movie with a few pacing issues, but overall still entertaining.
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AKthaBeastApr 28, 2018
Captain America was a decent origin story movie but lacked a great villain just like a lot of the Marvel movies to date. A lot of the characters are important and make multiple appearances in the future whether it be a Captain America orCaptain America was a decent origin story movie but lacked a great villain just like a lot of the Marvel movies to date. A lot of the characters are important and make multiple appearances in the future whether it be a Captain America or Avenger movie...… Expand
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RaduAFeb 19, 2019
70/100

This movie is like any movie with superheroes but... it knows how to develop a character right. The first and second act are the best parts of the movie because we see Steve developing. Peggy Carter is another good part of the movie.70/100

This movie is like any movie with superheroes but... it knows how to develop a character right. The first and second act are the best parts of the movie because we see Steve developing. Peggy Carter is another good part of the movie. It's a decent superhero movie.… Expand
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bertboy93Jun 28, 2020
it was very cool to see a MARVELmovie that was set in WW2.
the developement for the character of steve rogers was excellent, it has some good action sequences. i did not like how they montaged true the movie it was lazy in my opinion
7/10
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CooperReviews44Dec 5, 2018
A very underrated character study of Steve Rogers. This film is very important in Marvel lore and its a character study filled with fun action movie stuff. Steve Rogers motives really feel true and Chris Evans makes him such an honest andA very underrated character study of Steve Rogers. This film is very important in Marvel lore and its a character study filled with fun action movie stuff. Steve Rogers motives really feel true and Chris Evans makes him such an honest and well written character its amazing. The first half is flawless and fits together perfectly. The writing is superb, the wit and humor, and the 40's setting was really nice to see. However later in the film it feels very montage like and everything feels kind of rushed. Red Skull and Zola where entertaining but flat. However that ending scene was so well done it might almost bring you to tears. The first half is a masterfully written heartfelt story and the second half is an action packed cheesy blockbuster with some fun moments. Overall a very good film.… Expand
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Filmix16May 3, 2019
Très bon comme premier volet de capitaine america.Chris Evans dans le rôle de capitaine america,parfait.Un maquillage remarquable pour red skull.Plusieure scène d’action aurais pus être mieux travaillé, mais ça va. Quelques scènes du filmTrès bon comme premier volet de capitaine america.Chris Evans dans le rôle de capitaine america,parfait.Un maquillage remarquable pour red skull.Plusieure scène d’action aurais pus être mieux travaillé, mais ça va. Quelques scènes du film prennent parfois des tournures catastrophique,et ça rend le film moins bon qui aurais du l’être.… Expand
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DynamicDuelApr 5, 2019
Despite forgoing a serious tone for a pulpy one, the film presents an earnest take on the title character and is bolstered by charming performances and fun action.
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Wavy_YeezyMay 6, 2019
Pretty good. I would rate it higher if there was a better antagonist than that guy with a red skull. It was very cliche.
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Dolan64May 18, 2019
A fine start to the Captain America franchise. Chris Evans was made for the roll and shows it. The character work for Evans and his co-stars is well done, though I wish the action sequences hadn't been rushed over to compensate for this.A fine start to the Captain America franchise. Chris Evans was made for the roll and shows it. The character work for Evans and his co-stars is well done, though I wish the action sequences hadn't been rushed over to compensate for this. Overall, a good movie and a good leaping off point for Cap.… Expand
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killcounterSep 28, 2019
The movie is good. it has a lot of action packed moments, there also sad moments like for example, take the ending. Best movie Joe Johnston did next to Jumanji.
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Dovakinxr7Aug 24, 2020
Esse filme sem dúvida é uma ótima história de origem, o ator (Chris Evans) manda muito bem no papel, trilha sonora é muito boa, a cena de luta é bem legal e o filme flui bem.
Mas o filme falha em explorar os personagens secundários, ser muitoEsse filme sem dúvida é uma ótima história de origem, o ator (Chris Evans) manda muito bem no papel, trilha sonora é muito boa, a cena de luta é bem legal e o filme flui bem.
Mas o filme falha em explorar os personagens secundários, ser muito americanizado (como se o Estados Unidos fosse o Jesus Cristo), e o design do Máscara vermelha eu realmente estava esperando uma caveira hahaha
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DenversMar 3, 2021
Captain America: the First Avenger is a good film that does its job. Steve Rodgers is a likable character along with the other characters in the main cast. The movie clearly wanted to tell a story, and for the story they wanted to tell, itCaptain America: the First Avenger is a good film that does its job. Steve Rodgers is a likable character along with the other characters in the main cast. The movie clearly wanted to tell a story, and for the story they wanted to tell, it succeeded. Unfortunately, it was a little dull - the writing was not great, nor was the plot. Still, the film is entertaining enough to watch if you are looking for some superhero fun.… Expand
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pur__0_0__Apr 29, 2021
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. When I had begun watching the Marvel Cinematic Universe, I was waiting for the movie in which Captain America shows up. For some reason I really liked Captain America back then, because of how his weapon is just a shield; no sword, no bows and arrows, no hammer. It showed how he believes his arms are the equivalent of the said weapons. This logic could have made sense if he was as strong as, say, Wonder Woman (and yet she uses a sword). But he's just as strong as a strong man, and yet he has this confidence. And that's what made him special for me. I had literally no idea what I was going to expect in this movie. I watched it with a complete blank slate. I didn't even know Captain America's real name is Steven Rogers. That's how less I knew of him. I just admired him because, well, I've already said it.

The setting of the movie is during the time of World War II. Steven Rogers was just a lanky man back then who was very determined and patriotic. He gets beaten up in an alley by an anti-national and saved by a military man, but even when he is getting beaten he does not give up. He is taken in the army and allowed to train like the rest for the World War. But seeing him jump on the grenade to save everyone, they realise something must be done for him. And so they give him the super soldier serum, thus making him Captain America.

Earlier used as a prop to cheer the US Army during the war, Captain America is soon sent on multiple missions where he and his best friend Bucky Barnes fight the Nazis. Bucky faces a sad demise, and soon the enemy commander is revealed to be the infamous Red Skull. Captain America and Red Skull fight, Captain beats Red Skull but soon after faces a plane crash. He is revived years later before the events of The Avengers can take place.

There are a lot of things I like about this movie. First of all, the idea of a superhero like Captain America. Like I mentioned earlier, I really liked the idea that the hero has no equipment other than a shield. So seeing the hero fight in close combat while all his enemies have powerful guns is very interesting. The reveal of Red Skull was also a huge moment, and so was his apparent death, which was rewarding in Avengers: Infinity War. The cinematography also looked really amazing, and the message that this movie gives is also very positive. Overall this movie is really fun and wholesome to look at.

But there are a lot of things I didn't like about it as well. First of all the audio. Most of the times it was hard to hear the dialogues. The whole time the scientist guy was speaking I was like, "What? Huh? He is a what? What are you saying about Nazis?" Same goes for the interrogation scene of that vegetarian scientist. What was his name again? Oh wait, I remember. I COULDN'T HEAR IT! The second problem, like literally every other MCU movie, is the unbelievable action scenes. There is no way I can believe that Captain America sneaked inside one truck, beat up all the bad guys, then hit the guard with his shield while all the other guards have their backs towards him and walk out silently with his glow-in-the-dark shield and no one notices him. And the jump cuts during the action scenes, dude, it's so hard to make out what's going on because of the continuous camera angle change.

The post credit scene felt like sequel baiting, and it was unnecessary since that very same scene was also shown in The Avengers. They should have kept it in either one of the two movies. But other than that I enjoyed the movie. Unlike most Marvel Cinematic Universe movies where I find the movies to be a one-time watch, I won't mind seeing this one all over again. It is really a mindless, wholesome, fun to watch family movie.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Dec 8, 2020
The Incredible Hulk isn't very Incredible.
Edward Norton gives a good performance but the concept of Hulk itself just seems tired. There is no new outlook on the hero just simply a repeatedly mediocre take on a very one dimensiona
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Cementer200Sep 22, 2020
I like Captain America The First Avenger if like Iron Man or Thor you like this moie
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Fatbob15Oct 21, 2022
Honestly the first avenger is pretty boring. Ther isnt a whole lot of action, and I didnt connect with it as much as I've connected with other MCU movies
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TopoideDec 20, 2022
Chris Evans en el inicio del papel de su vida, presentando al Capitán América en una buena película
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I9gzMar 28, 2021
Starts off extremely strong in the first half, building up the MCU's most interesting character yet, pairing him with good side characters, and preparing for a great and thematically rich conclusions, but is stumped in the second half andStarts off extremely strong in the first half, building up the MCU's most interesting character yet, pairing him with good side characters, and preparing for a great and thematically rich conclusions, but is stumped in the second half and loses a lot of its steam. The last hour is very much generic superhero action, pulled together by the incredible ending.… Expand
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DolphinReviewsJul 20, 2022
A nice war themed super hero movie. Sometimes it can feel a bit slow paced. It's a good movie overall.
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Fixer84Mar 15, 2023
A really not bad origin film that shows us only a small part of what we will then go to explore and see with perhaps the most successful character in the MCU.
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finelllaJun 23, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Como fanático de las películas de superhéroes, tenía grandes expectativas al ver "Capitán América: El Primer Vengador". Si bien disfruté de la película en su conjunto, también encontré ciertos aspectos que me dejaron con la sensación de que había espacio para más.

La historia sigue el viaje de Steve Rogers, un joven aparentemente insignificante que se convierte en el icónico Capitán América. Chris Evans entrega una actuación convincente y logra transmitir la determinación y el sentido del deber de su personaje de manera admirable. La ambientación de la Segunda Guerra Mundial también se ejecuta de manera efectiva, y el estilo visual retro añade un encanto especial a la película.

Las escenas de acción son emocionantes y coreografiadas de forma impresionante, aunque en ocasiones me parecieron un tanto breves. Me hubiera gustado ver más confrontaciones intensas y prolongadas entre el Capitán América y sus enemigos. Además, aunque Hugo Weaving interpreta convincentemente al villano Cráneo Rojo, siento que el desarrollo de su personaje quedó un poco limitado. Me habría gustado conocer más sobre sus motivaciones y su conexión con el Capitán América.

La relación entre Steve Rogers y Peggy Carter es uno de los aspectos más destacados de la película. La química entre Chris Evans y Hayley Atwell es palpable, y su romance aporta un elemento emotivo y humano a la historia. Sin embargo, me hubiera gustado que su relación se explorara más en profundidad, ya que en algunos momentos pareció apresurada y dejó algunas preguntas sin respuesta.

El elenco de apoyo también merece reconocimiento, especialmente Stanley Tucci en su papel de Dr. Abraham Erskine. Su interpretación aporta calidez y sabiduría al filme, y su conexión con el Capitán América es conmovedora. Tommy Lee Jones también se destaca con su característico carisma en el papel del coronel Chester Phillips.

En general, "Capitán América: El Primer Vengador" es una película entretenida que establece las bases para futuras entregas del héroe. Aunque me hubiera gustado que se profundizara más en ciertos aspectos de la trama y los personajes, logra cumplir su objetivo de presentar al Capitán América al público de una manera satisfactoria.

Recomendaría esta película a los fans de los superhéroes y a aquellos que buscan una historia de origen emocionante. A pesar de sus limitaciones, "Capitán América: El Primer Vengador" ofrece una experiencia divertida y nos introduce a uno de los héroes más emblemáticos del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel… Expand
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moviefanicAug 25, 2023
Who doesn't like captain america? Yeah, it has flaws, but it has plenty of moments to enjoy.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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TyranianApr 12, 2019
Some terrible editing and mediocre effects aside this is a fairly good superhero flick with good acting.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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