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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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Burmun-B2010Aug 16, 2023

I liked the movie. In the first phase of the MCU, when they were mostly weak or did not use their potential properly, this one was satisfactory for me. Among the other works of 2011, it appeared more successful.
The movie is based on Origin.I liked the movie. In the first phase of the MCU, when they were mostly weak or did not use their potential properly, this one was satisfactory for me. Among the other works of 2011, it appeared more successful.
The movie is based on Origin. It means that Origin shows Captain America well and gives a reason why a humble man should wear tight clothes and go to the battlefield.
I can boldly say that it goes even beyond the expectations and the comic version of Captain America. That is, we are witnessing a more sympathetic Steve Rogers than the comic.
Although the movie has some weaknesses. I know that the movie is rated PG13, but for some age groups it might seem boring. What James Gunn managed to do is to make the whole family watch the movie. I also like the special effects. It did not come.
Other than that, secondary characters such as Peggy Carter or Arnim Zola and... they were all great. The chemistry of the two main characters was amazing. The villain was wonderful. Attractive games and... did I forget something?… 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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BleedingJesterJul 10, 2023

its a fun movie it feels kind of like a parody of movies set during WW2 or at least a WW2 movie made for kids overall its pretty good though in the beginning of the movie Steve Rogers looks like he belongs in the uncanny valley especially andits a fun movie it feels kind of like a parody of movies set during WW2 or at least a WW2 movie made for kids overall its pretty good though in the beginning of the movie Steve Rogers looks like he belongs in the uncanny valley especially and it definitely feels like that when he talks… Expand

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7

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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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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Sosmooth1982May 3, 2023

Really good movie. I loved the little tiny skinny him. He looked hilarious. Lots of action and cool cgi stuff going on.

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CoreGamer1408Apr 18, 2023

Fun origins movie for sure and pretty interesting to see this set in the past of WW2.

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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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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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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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5

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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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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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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Critic100rAug 6, 2022

What you have to do, it's a great start to the MCU, a very interesting story and very contained.

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drlowdonDec 18, 2021

Having been rejected for active service in World War II, Steve Rogers is recruited into the Strategic Scientific Reserve as part of a "super-soldier" experiment. The head of the programme is unconvinced that Rogers is the right person for theHaving been rejected for active service in World War II, Steve Rogers is recruited into the Strategic Scientific Reserve as part of a "super-soldier" experiment. The head of the programme is unconvinced that Rogers is the right person for the procedure, but Rogers actions in the heat of battle soon change his mind.

The origin story for a character that subsequently went on to become one of the most popular in modern cinema, The First Avenger hits all the usual Marvel beats and makes the most of Chris Evan’s effortless charm. The final ten minutes arguably focuses too much on setting up subsequent movies, but that is a minor criticism of what is otherwise a pretty good summer blockbuster.… 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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geewahJul 6, 2022

Chris Evans surprises in this action packed origin movie that remains one of the better Marvel movies.

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IHatMay 31, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think it works very well. I didn't like that Steve got kissed by a blonde before Peggy, but other than that I really liked it. The visuals weren't the best, but I thought they worked. Steve has a heart of gold in this movie, and Hugo Weaving killed it in the role of Red Skull and Red Skull entertained me very much.… Expand

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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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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.

So yeah, 5/10 from me. Solid backstory but the main plot of the movie and the villain are not that great.… Expand

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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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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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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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KelvinSelimorApr 14, 2022

Captain America: The First Avenger. I'm a simple guy from Brooklyn. A good solo film about one of the very first Avenger. The very image of the Captain is a little boring and does not fall in love with himself, and the story itself is veryCaptain America: The First Avenger. I'm a simple guy from Brooklyn. A good solo film about one of the very first Avenger. The very image of the Captain is a little boring and does not fall in love with himself, and the story itself is very interesting.… Expand

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thewagApr 1, 2022

What a goofy movie. Why are all the blockbuster marvel movies always the worst. The bad guy w his perfectly red devil face. No cool back story on any of it.

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 13, 2022

Joe Johnston was the perfect choice to head up the first Captain America feature (well, not counting the Albert Pyun one, but who is?). His experience with classic period-piece action/adventure films pays off in spades with this very IndianaJoe Johnston was the perfect choice to head up the first Captain America feature (well, not counting the Albert Pyun one, but who is?). His experience with classic period-piece action/adventure films pays off in spades with this very Indiana Jones-like superhero film set during World War II. In fact, I'd say it's better than exactly half of the Indiana Jones movies. While the second half of Captain America is nowhere near a strong as the first, the first half features as fun of a superhero origin story as in any superhero movie.… Expand

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kyle20ellisSep 9, 2020

I love superhero movies when they are done right, and Captain America is one of the better ones I've seen recently and a big improvement over the 1990 film. Is it perfect? No. Entertaining? Yes, I think so. It is a very well made andI love superhero movies when they are done right, and Captain America is one of the better ones I've seen recently and a big improvement over the 1990 film. Is it perfect? No. Entertaining? Yes, I think so. It is a very well made and efficiently directed film, with wonderful costumes, effects and settings and the cinematography and editing also impress. The music is rousing, and I just love Star Spangled Man, one of Alan Menken's best songs in my opinion. The script is witty and smart. Cheesy also? Perhaps but in an endearing sort of way. The story has a strong start, but loses its way to sluggish pacing and clichés in the final act. The characters are clichéd too in a sense but like the actors are engaging. Chris Evans is perfect in the title role, and he is joined by sassy Hayley Atwell and a wonderfully gruff Tommy Lee Jones. Hugo Weaving wasn't quite there for me, he is a great actor and he is charismatic and menacing, but his accent is inconsistent and the character could have been delved into more. Overall though, a lot of fun. 8/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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tdk2008Mar 8, 2022

It didn't set up anything it only showed up the concept of Captain America, compared to other MCU kick starters was probably the worst

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DigiomniFeb 22, 2022

Great story, good acting and a true superhero movie. Really a great start to something that could become very good.

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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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noobzy964Jan 6, 2022

Personally my most favourite MCU movie till this day! when i first watched this back in 2012 on my dvd i fell in love with it instantly from the chemistry between rogers and carter #bestmcucouple to the great story telling of the movie it'sPersonally my most favourite MCU movie till this day! when i first watched this back in 2012 on my dvd i fell in love with it instantly from the chemistry between rogers and carter #bestmcucouple to the great story telling of the movie it's literally better than "Endgame" in my opinion personally.… Expand

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Mindkiller7522Jan 2, 2022

One of the best Marvel movies for sure! Chris Evans does an excellent job playing Cap and the writers really focused on the qualities that make him unique. Still holds up pretty well!

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JJ2FAS4UDec 30, 2021

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ChanekeCholoDec 13, 2021

The first movie I've ever watched of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and it was great. I watched it again and the action scenes are very iconic for this character and I will say that is the less important of this movie.

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BullyMaguireDec 2, 2021

When I first watched this movie I actually hated this movie as I thought it was very bland and just overall bad. But upon rewatching it the movie has aged pretty good as it is a movie that has been made better and more relevant with theWhen I first watched this movie I actually hated this movie as I thought it was very bland and just overall bad. But upon rewatching it the movie has aged pretty good as it is a movie that has been made better and more relevant with the release of movies such as The Winter Soldier, Civil War, Infinity War, and Endgame. The first 75 minutes of the movie are fantastic as Chris Evans did a great job as Captain America but it does a great job really developing Steve Rogers as a character. And the ending where he was like "I had a date" was fantastic and is one of the best endings in the MCU. It was sad and very emotional. The fight scenes in this movie are not great but are still pretty good and fun to watch. Now red Skull was kind of a meh villain Hugo Weaving did do a great job but the Red Skull was just ok. And when Steve sacrificed himself at the end It was very powerful and again was made better in Endgame. Captain America is one of my favorite Marvel heroes and I really enjoyed this movie.… Expand

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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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Ascended333Oct 25, 2021

Captain America is simply awful. It is another hour and a half of prologue to the

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lennyiSep 18, 2021

I liked it, i don't have much to say except that. Red skull was weird. I have watched it twice and i really liked it more on the second watch.

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RetroChristov98Sep 10, 2021

In terms of a superhero introduction movie, I think this gets the job done. Felt like Red Skull wasn't used to the best of his ability but overall very solid action and story and it successfully plants seeds for future movies.

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Luisalfredo3066Aug 28, 2021

A great start for the first Avenger of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It is not the best of phase 1 but it is one of the most endearing.

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Kai82Aug 7, 2021

The first Captain America movie is a blueprint how to do an introduction movie for a superhero. They put a lot of effort into the characters, their development and interactions atop of great action scenes. I was amazed how well the charactersThe first Captain America movie is a blueprint how to do an introduction movie for a superhero. They put a lot of effort into the characters, their development and interactions atop of great action scenes. I was amazed how well the characters work and feel natural. Everyone can identify with Steve Rogers who has the hearth and soul of a true hero but is physically not strong enough to make a difference or be even drafted into the army in World War 2. We all have the same spirit in us in wanting to create a better world and fighting for the values we believe in but can often even make a small change in the world. Captain America or better said Steve Rogers is a paragon of all what we want to be but also a human character not that larger than we could be. He still is not perfect and struggles but at the end of the day he endures it and stands up for what is right even when he would be alone. It is no wonder why he is the leader of the Avengers in the comics even when he his much outclassed in terms of strength or super human abilities. He is the hearth and soul of the team and the moral compass. Because of this he is respected and no one questions his leadership or capability (He is also a capable fighter, a clever and experienced leader by the way but this was not the point here). Back to the movie: The story itself tells how the fragile and weak bodied Steve Rogers became Captain America the first superhero and a legend. Like I already said everything is believable, enjoyable and immersive. You see the struggles, emotions and motives of the characters. I would say it is a fine example of the “Show not tell” rule for movies. The hardest battles Steve has to fight are not against the Nazis and hose are hard too. He has to prove himself against the odds, expectations and prejudice. Even as Captain America the struggles continue. Of cause there is good action too, a truly evil antagonist and dangerous schemes. These add to the enjoyment of the movie. The characters are the greatest asset of the movie. The Marvel cinematic universe performed incredibly well with their superheros. They gave us actors that became the definite incarnations for their characters where each new incarnation will be compared to. Believe it or not Chris Evans was doubted back then as he was the Human Torch in the two Fantastic 4 movies and fans feared he was not up to the task. Today this is unbelievable as he simply is Captain America. There is no valid criticism for his performance and he fully delivers. As a sidenote the MCU redemed also a second human torch actor with Michael B. Jordan. Then we have Hayley Atwell as Peggy Carter who is equally good and the hidden star of the movie. Today's movies fail to show what a strong female character is and feature blank and uninteresting Mary Sue types. She is truly excellent as character and role model. Now we have the excellent Colonel Chester Philips played by Tommy Lee Jones. He is the archetype of the grumpy hard as iron officer. He is so natural and believable that you think he was that character his whole life. For the rest we got a good Hugo Weaving as Johann Schmidt who is not well enough flashed out but works, Dominic Cooper as Howard Stark who delivers and Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barns who can shine in his shorter screentime. Special praise for Stanley Tucci who probably delivers the best performance and Toby Jones who is a truly ambivalent character. In general we have an awesome cast that enhance the movie and work well. As per MCU standards the visuals and special effects are top notch. You do not doubt anything and this is always a plus in fantasy, science fiction and superhero movies. The soundtrack is also really good and this too is never an issue in the MCU. Overall this was remarkably well done and cemented the success of phase 1. It is still good and worth watching as are all the other Captain America movies too.… Expand

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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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cdougallJul 19, 2021

The First Avenger is a nice origin story with a retro/old-fashioned vibe for Steve Rogers. The action, dialogue and story are all solid and the visuals in the film are a breath of fresh air from previous ones in the MCU. Chris Evans does aThe First Avenger is a nice origin story with a retro/old-fashioned vibe for Steve Rogers. The action, dialogue and story are all solid and the visuals in the film are a breath of fresh air from previous ones in the MCU. Chris Evans does a great job portraying the morally righteous yet somewhat awkward supersoldier, and the supporting cast members give solid performances as well. The movie avoids the trap of squandering some of its A-list actors, such as Hugo Weaving and Tommy Lee Jones, and sets some others on the path to the A-list, namely Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan. First Avenger does a nice job of setting up future MCU films without getting too focused on that and spends a good amount of time allowing us to get to know who Steve Rogers is. Nick Fury’s cameo at the end to set up Cap’s appearance in the Avengers movies is well placed and nicely begins Rogers’ arc as an Avenger. My only real complaint is why Nick Fury had two cameos in this movie: one at the end and one as the mid/post-credits scene. Having him appear at the end just once is more than enough to set him up for the Avengers movies and the credits scene creates redundancy with the Avengers. Overall, while it doesn’t quite hit the bar set by Iron Man, First Avenger is a solid origin story and entry in the MCU.… 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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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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TRANSFORMERSFANMar 11, 2021

one of the best movies from 2011 next to thor, rango, cars 2, kung fu panda 2 and transformers 3!

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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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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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FilipeNetoMar 2, 2021

A few years ago, superhero or comic book films were the worst imaginable. That changed with Marvel films and the quality CGI show the studio has been able to offer to fans of its superheroes.

This film tells the story of Steve Rogers, anA few years ago, superhero or comic book films were the worst imaginable. That changed with Marvel films and the quality CGI show the studio has been able to offer to fans of its superheroes.

This film tells the story of Steve Rogers, an aspiring soldier: he was eager to fight in World War II, but his short stature and physical weakness prevented him from enlisting. When he finally succeeded, he found himself participating in a special military program to create "super soldiers". Thus, Captain America was born. And his first mission could not be more demanding: to face the sinister Hydra, a secret SS branch specialized in the occult and the research of super weapons.

I confess that I never felt any empathy for the figure of Captain America. For me, even as a cartoon character, it is a piece of propaganda. And although this opinion has not changed with this film, I liked what I saw: in addition to being a visual spectacle, the film has a clear script, a well-structured story, well-built characters and the historical consultancy worked very well, allowing the film to be satisfactorily accurate in recreating the period. Joe Johnston, the director, is worthy of our praise.

The cast is full of familiar faces and does a pretty good job. Chris Evans is a good protagonist, and he seemed very committed to the character. Hayley Atwell also did well, and gave the film a feminine touch, a pleasant presence and good lines. The chemistry she built with Evans seemed convincing enough. Hugo Weaving is a threatening villain and has given his character a certain amount of raw and gratuitous cruelty and unpredictability. At first, Tommy Lee Jones seemed aged to me, limited himself on recycling the attitude and lines he used in "MIB" movies, but I think he ended up fitting the big picture, even though it is not a very good job. Sebastian Stan is competent, but I felt that he had little screen time and his character was unimportant to the plot. Although not as relevant to the story, Toby Jones had more presence than him, and that was something that Jones knew how to take advantage of, giving the audience a job well done.

Technically, it is an impeccable film, worthy of the millionaire budget it had. Cinematography is enviable: the colors are just right, the play of light, shadow, contrast and movement was well accomplished and the footage is clear and sharp, even in the most intense and fast scenes. As I have already mentioned, the effort to recreate history was very successful, so the uniforms, costumes, weapons, vehicles, props and sets were exquisitely executed. The special, visual and CGI effects are great, and they do things that seem impossible, like Chris Evans’s apparent reduction in height and muscle mass. The soundtrack also seemed quite adequate, although it is not memorable.… Expand

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MrPajamasSep 26, 2020

Captain America: The First Avenger is an excellent film, mainly due to the wonderful processing of the war, and overall Hydra was successful here. The story is excellent, so is the soundtrack and of course the action. Overall, this is anCaptain America: The First Avenger is an excellent film, mainly due to the wonderful processing of the war, and overall Hydra was successful here. The story is excellent, so is the soundtrack and of course the action. Overall, this is an excellent Marvel, which I can recommend.… Expand

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TudorPopescuJan 25, 2021

Captain America: The First Avenger is a very good and action-packed origin story for Captain America. I'm also a fan of the Agent Carter show, so it was very nice seeing Peggy Carter in this movie. I saw her show before seeing this movie.

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dylieboi69Jan 21, 2021

This film was a breath of fresh air, it was pure, good old fashioned adventurous fun!

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r96skJan 15, 2021

I had a great time with this, it narrowly surpasses 'Iron Man' for me.

'Captain America: The First Avenger' is thoroughly entertaining. I absolutely enjoyed the story and how it is told, while the 1940s style is done fantastically - love theI had a great time with this, it narrowly surpasses 'Iron Man' for me.

'Captain America: The First Avenger' is thoroughly entertaining. I absolutely enjoyed the story and how it is told, while the 1940s style is done fantastically - love the settings and costumes. The only negative I have is about the body double effect of skinny Captain America - which looks, honestly, ridiculous... in an amusing way, at least.

This is, possibly, the most I've enjoyed the overall cast for an MCU film so far. Chris Evans is fun to watch in the lead role, he does a grand job. Behind him, the likes of Tommy Lee Jones, Hayley Atwell and Hugo Weaving are enjoyable too.

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noob328Dec 8, 2020

Although overall this film was entertaining it at many times seemed to drag. The film however did serve as an ok introduction to captain America.

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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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MangoturtleDec 3, 2020

In my opinion, after seeing all of the Captain America, this one is my favorite. Has great action and his costume is the best it will ever be in this one.

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FilmGuyDudeOct 31, 2020

Gotta say, I'm glad the Russo Brothers took over for the sequels. But this one was well done. A fitting introduction to the first avenger. Chris Evans was clearly born to be the American hero. Props to the cast and crew!

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TEMP0Oct 7, 2020

It's just another mindless and soulless action movie with appeals of a pizza box. It's just another 2 hour movie prologue for the awaited The Avengers. I know this movie is important, but the movie has to play like it's important. The firstIt's just another mindless and soulless action movie with appeals of a pizza box. It's just another 2 hour movie prologue for the awaited The Avengers. I know this movie is important, but the movie has to play like it's important. The first Captain America movie isn't bad like it's forgettable.… Expand

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MahmusSep 25, 2020

What could have been a by-the-numbers origin story (and in some respects, it is) is instead a highly entertaining war adventure film with a big heart.
It's probably the MCU's most underrated movie.
The cinematography and production designWhat could have been a by-the-numbers origin story (and in some respects, it is) is instead a highly entertaining war adventure film with a big heart.
It's probably the MCU's most underrated movie.

The cinematography and production design are a lot better than I remembered. The shot of the Hydra aircraft sinking in the ice is gorgeous, and I really don't know how I never noticed it before.

From the moving scenes between Steve and Dr. Erskein, to its loving lampooning of the character's origin as a pulpy piece of propaganda (that song rules by the way), the movie's just a blast to watch and it makes me smile every time.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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BeatrixKiddoSep 11, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is Captain America we love to like. This movie is the most emotional and decent of the Marvel movies, after Black Panther of course. I liked the bad guys better (Hugo Weaving and Richard Armitage who both played in The Hobbit trilogy).. Chris Evans is a very good actor and l think he does a very good job portraying Captain. Also, l liked the action scenes and the whole cast. All in all, great movie.… Expand

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Cap5677Sep 12, 2019

This movie is very underrated as the first 75 minutes were amazing as it did a really good job telling Steve Rogers orgin story. I thought the action scenes were decent. Red skull was about a B-tier villain as he was a decent villain but heThis movie is very underrated as the first 75 minutes were amazing as it did a really good job telling Steve Rogers orgin story. I thought the action scenes were decent. Red skull was about a B-tier villain as he was a decent villain but he could have been better. ALso another problem is they rushed the final battle a little to much, but other than that great movie.… Expand

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TaisenZAug 2, 2019

Ótimo filme de apresentação, o meu favorito até então. já deu a imagem certa do que deveríamos esperar do Capitão. Assim como em "Thor", aqui também há um romance mas não é de uma maneira forçada.

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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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ileGTiMay 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You got Chris Evans and Haley Atwell with charm that exceeds most of the faults of the actual movie, and also surpasses the problems of the weak use of the main antagonist. I am glad that the story of Cap gets better and better with the movies

The movie has a moment towards the end, that really sells the whole movie, and makes it profoundly tragic. Spoiler: Cap gets frozen in ice for more than half a century. He has found love, and has to let it go for the good of the country and the whole world. It is so well made, and so emotional and becomes a big point in the movies to come, so basically everything else that is made poorly in the movie doesn't matter. There are movies that are okay, are great, but do not have an emotional connection to the viewer, and you just have to go through it and think "yeah okay, it was produced well, they performed well". This movie makes the connection, and that is more important than anything.… Expand

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ValBalMay 18, 2019

Somehow I missed this one but have been wanting more MCU after Endgame so I decided I give it a try. It's a great movie that doesn't feel like a typical Marvel film. Sure, it lacks a good villain but Chris Evans as Cap makes this movie awesome.

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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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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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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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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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DerekReideApr 23, 2019

'Captain America: The First Avenger' is the comic book's World War II film. It's a good movie totally worth a watch.

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ARGzelderApr 14, 2019

La presentación del Capitán América es una gran película de acción, se logra integrar al personaje de los cómics a la ambientación real del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel dejando una buena lista de personajes que pueden aportar a futuro.La presentación del Capitán América es una gran película de acción, se logra integrar al personaje de los cómics a la ambientación real del Universo Cinematográfico de Marvel dejando una buena lista de personajes que pueden aportar a futuro.
Esta historia de origen nos presenta a Steve Rogers, un entusiasta que quiere ser parte de la fuerza militar de los Estados Unidos, pero su estado físico se lo impide. Así que él es sometido a un experimento que crea super soldados.
La narrativa es muy cautivante, uno puede involucrarse con el personaje y sus ideales, y ver las distintas capas del "Capitán América", publicidad, soldado, líder y humano.
Si hay alguna falla, puede ser que el nexo de la película con los Avengers parece fuera de lugar, pero es un elemento necesario para dar pie a la siguiente película de Marvel.
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dislexicpotatoApr 14, 2019

A great origin story that is very unique and memorable compared to other Marvel origin stories, the only thing holding the film back is a forgettable enemy

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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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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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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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RaduAFeb 19, 2019

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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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PolyWoggJan 23, 2019

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Steve Rogers, a scrawny young man, wants to enlist in the US Army and go overseas to fight in WWII. But his size and health means his attempts at enlistment always end the same way -- a 4F rating. Until a scientist sees him and recruitsPLOT

Steve Rogers, a scrawny young man, wants to enlist in the US Army and go overseas to fight in WWII. But his size and health means his attempts at enlistment always end the same way -- a 4F rating. Until a scientist sees him and recruits him to try out for a special training program to create a super soldier.

WHAT I LIKED

The Marvel universe sticks pretty close to classic script with him being given a serum that jacks his body into super muscle mode. He's already brave and smart, so it would seem like a no-brainer to send him overseas? But the guy in charge of his training doesn't want him, he's just one man, so Rogers ends up doing public relations back home. And he is quite shocked that the men overseas don't react as positively when they see him as the crowds back home. I really enjoyed the way they handle the first battle scene for him, basically him figuring things out as he goes, a far cry from his battle-hardened approaches later.

I even liked his interactions with Agent Carter. I had thought it would be more subtle than it was, and I hoped we'd see a bit more of her operating on her own (after all, they gave her character a whole series on TV!), but she was second fiddle to the hero.

WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE

The challenge with a lot of American movies of the war is that it is as if they are the only actors in the war, no allies, just them, and that level of nationalistic narrowmindedness is a bit grating. That may be a small gripe when the show is called CAPTAIN AMERICA, not CAPTAIN OF WORKING WITH ALLIES, but still, it's annoying. I also was disappointed there wasn't a lot more on Red Skull. His history, his abilities, other pursuits, all of it was left basically unreferenced. Sure, some of it shows up elsewhere in the Marvel universe, but a bit more crosswalk would have been nice. I felt he really wasn't that well-fleshed out as the uber villain he could have been.

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GarethBJan 4, 2019

Overall a forgettable, bland experience with a limp main character and limp villain.

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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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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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GrantD243Sep 10, 2018

The Good:
- I think this is a near-perfect origin story for the character of Captain America. They captured his character very well and Chris Evans was a solid choice. - The CGI they used to make Chris Evans appear much smaller was actuallyThe Good:
- I think this is a near-perfect origin story for the character of Captain America. They captured his character very well and Chris Evans was a solid choice. - The CGI they used to make Chris Evans appear much smaller was actually well down. - The action is solid, and overall this is a fun film.

The Bad:
- The villain is weak and we never get any real sense that Captain America may not have everything under control, despite him being somewhat new to combat. - The love story between Captain America and Agent Carter feels a bit forced and unneeded. Not every story needs to be a love story.… Expand

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criticssuckdickAug 3, 2018

This an amazing movie.
Captain America In my opinion is very likable
Bucky is a great character.
Peggy Carter is a good character.
This movie has some flaws but it is so good that i ignore the flaws
Would Recommended it to everyone.

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BasilZeroJun 16, 2018

Captain America follows after Thor introducing characters and references from Thor and Iron Man. Like Thor, the movie takes place in a different time/setting compared to what we were accustomed to in Iron man and The Incredible hulk. TheCaptain America follows after Thor introducing characters and references from Thor and Iron Man. Like Thor, the movie takes place in a different time/setting compared to what we were accustomed to in Iron man and The Incredible hulk. The story telling and upbringing of Captain America was told the best way it could possibly be done in the silver screen. Lots of emotional story scenes, plenty of action and like the usual Marvel movie, a lot of comedy scenes.… 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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alejandro970Apr 29, 2018

A screenplay that acording to spirit of original comic created by Jack Kirby, with several Easter eggs and tributes of WW2 action movies, and a terrific villian cast by Hugo Weaving. Make room for the Avengers.

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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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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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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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merijnjApr 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. (83/100)
Captain America: The First Avenger is an awesome take on Steve Roger's (Chris Evans) beginnings. The movie stayed interesting but there were some notable flaws while watching, like the CGI done to put Steve's (Chris Evans) head on a much smaller person and the moment where Bucky (Sebastian Stan) fell out of the cargo train. Still, it's a good entry in the MCU and a good standalone movie.… Expand

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4zaApr 12, 2018

My favourite entry in Phase One. I love the WW2 setting of the movie and all of the characters. I even think Red Skrull serves as a pretty good villain for this story. This has the best origin story in the whole of the cinematic universe andMy favourite entry in Phase One. I love the WW2 setting of the movie and all of the characters. I even think Red Skrull serves as a pretty good villain for this story. This has the best origin story in the whole of the cinematic universe and features one of the most gut-wrenching endings to a Marvel film ever.… Expand

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Naruto78909Mar 31, 2018

This is when the marvel movies really starting to get good it takes place way for the first and has a lot of action and has great action and story and captain america is very believable and is true underdog story

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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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timmertamsMar 12, 2018

A fun popcorn movie with a few pacing issues, but overall still entertaining.

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