A Great Film. This movie delivers on every level with true charisma.

Undoubtedly, this movie is as great as most are saying. What struck me is how unique, deep yet fun the entire experience turned out. While waiting to see the film, I was seated behind two younger kids. Both started to sing the theme song to the recent Avengers cartoon. The line that hit me was “United we are strong.” To me, that line describes family. Then I realized that is exactly what the Avengers are and why they have broad appeal. The film explores the foundations of this and promotes it quite well. Sure, there’s uneasy tension and trust issues (especially with Loki working behind the scenes) but even that adds depth. Thor is dealing with actual family and the end result is true growth for all major characters depicted. The bonds these kindred spirits forge is truly special and watching it in its inception is a true treat. I’m just glad Marvel placed these characters together and invited me to join the family. I’m an Avenger fan for life now!

I'm glad to see this film is still getting "boosting" threads. It deserves them.

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Calling disagreement hate is childish.

sheoaf: "He remains the “good man” his creator instructed him to be in the first film even through the most trying of times."

This is what pleases me most.

Captain America is a great character that will continue to succeed till someone with the authority to do it insists that he has to be rewritten as a "grittier, darker, more grounded and modern" character - and cuts out Steve Rogers' heart.

So far, there's zero indication anyone at Marvel would be willing to allow that. Even though nothing could be more cliched than for them to go that route.

I feel like every Captain America movie is both "Steve as expected" and a happy surprise.

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Calling disagreement hate is childish.

I honestly enjoyed this film as much as any movie I've ever seen.

Tonally, The Winter Soldier is the darkest story we've come to encounter, raising many deep-seated questions about government and soldiers of war while also taking Rogers on an emotional journey. It also has the best action choreography among all of the MCU movies thus far. Whedon's NYC battle in The Avengers is beautifully shot and written, but cannot compare to the hard-hitting set pieces found in The Winter Soldier, each building up to the bigger whole. The Russo brothers come from a background of directing television comedies such as Arrested Development and Community, and it's extraordinary how well they handle a big budget action blockbuster from cinematography to pacing. They do infuse their own style of comedy with fun references and a cameo other than Stan Lee, functioning properly within the confines of the tone and story. Henry Jackman (Captain Phillips; Wreck-It Ralph; X-Men: First Class) also composes an adrenaline pumping score that sets the right mood every time.

As far as most film fans are concerned, Captain America is the title holder of BEST TRILOGY of all-time.








"A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man."