Superhero movies are awesome, and Captain America: The Winter Soldier is no exception.
In his sequel, we find that Captain Rogers has relocated since the battle of New York that took place in the Avengers movie. Now in Washington D.C., Cap works for S.H.I.E.L.D. as part of a response team.
The opening scenes show a sleepy capital, with two men running around the reflection pool kept between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Memorial. After showing up another runner, Steve meets Sam, a paratrooper that now works for the VA.
The movie’s show instead of tell approach to certain details is masterfully executed, and provides some very emotional tension to what many would write off as another action film. Though the action in the movie is flawless.
The fight scenes were beautifully choreographed and executed perfectly. Nothing felt out of place or forced, a product of good writing and directing.
The attention to detail, leaving nothing seeming coincidental or awkward, provides closure for storylines left open in the previous film. There are some big reveals in this movie, and if you plan on seeing the next Avengers movie you need to see Captain America: The Winter Soldier.
The only problem I had with the movie were missing characters, in particular one. Hawkeye, or Agent Clint Barton, is not present in the film. I would have enjoyed seeing the bow specialist on screen, but I was at least hoping for a mention.
As a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Barton should have been present, and his absence became distracting to a degree. But there were plenty of reveals that caught my attention in the interim. I don’t want to spoil anything, but listen closely if you’re curious as to what is next for the Disney owned Marvel franchise, you won’t be disappointed.
Unfortunately, it looks like fans will not be able to watch the great Captain interact with his war buddy, Wolverine, just yet, but there is always hope that one day fans will live in a universe where all Marvel characters are owned by Disney.
Until then, stay for the mid-credit scene in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, you won’t be disappointed. But don’t leave the theater until you see the after-credit scene; it’s worth the wait.
I give Captain America 4 of 5 stars. The movie is fabulous, but there are some minor problems that detracted from important moments.
Overall, the movie was a wonderful lead in to Avengers: The Age of Ultron, but there is still one movie left before our favorite heroes assemble again. Guardians of the Galaxy will premier in August of this year, and promises to be a humorous installment to the franchise.
