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It's clear Captain America holds the title of BEST TRILOGY ever made

posted 8 years ago by MovieMystro
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As little as five years ago, who would have ever put money on this fact? With Civil War now an official instant classic the trilogy is complete.

Those of us that knew the character knew of the depth and complexity present in his mythos but even fans had to wonder if any studio could ever do the character justice. Well, the best case scenario has occurred. Everything fell together perfectly in terms of talent.

Joe Johnston was the perfect first director to helm the origin story given his Rocketeer and Raiders of the Lost Ark resume. Add that the cast came together as if it were fate. Actors like John Krasinski fell by the waste side as Chris Evans put aside his fears and Marvel looked past his Human Torch days and spotted the absolutely perfect embodiment of Steve Rogers. Add really unknown talents like Haley Atwell and Sebastian Stan and casting was beyond a home run. Veterans like Tommy Lee Jones, Toby Jones and Stanley Tucci were wonderful and smartly injected in to the story.

Then, Marvel intelligently shifted gears and tapped two unknown TV guys to direct Winter Soldier. Everyone at the time was puzzled that the guys from Community and Arrested Development would be handed Captain America after The Avengers movie. Marvel was mocked by the competition for the move. Man, talk about finding talent. The Russo’s may be the best young directors to break in to Hollywood since young Spielberg unveiled his Jawsmania.

By using the same talent but adding to it with Civil War, Marvel has given the Russos the keys to everything and the budget and talent to back their vision. What results is Civil War and what most people are calling the greatest superhero film ever made. It all built to this with every film getting even better from a very high starting point with First Avenger.

Those correctly labeling this the best trilogy of all-time certainly have been paying attention and they are 100% correct.

[–] skoobydoo6789 8 years ago

I agree that the Captain America trilogy is one if the best CBM trilogies out there.

[–] gergelyszabo 8 years ago

I did not like the first one and this last one was not really a Captain America movie, more like another avengers, loved the winter soldier though.

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[–] Sooner_88 8 years ago

The reviews say otherwise. Especially compared "objectively" to the greatest CBM trilogy "TDKT".

[–] justanicknamed 8 years ago

TDK trilogy is WAY overrated due to Ledger's unfortunate death and Nolanites blind devotion to their god. TDKR was especially bad, filled with plot holes, mistakes, bad film making and flat out stupidity.

[–] arnavsharma2010-619-579568 8 years ago

Yeah, keep sucking Marvel's overrated dick

[–] TheSolarSailor 8 years ago

Especially compared "objectively" to the greatest CBM trilogy "TDKT"

Well, I enjoyed Christopher Nolan's trilogy, but it did get a little silly with the third entry. Regardless, it was still a strong trilogy. BUT, those Batman films just aren't something I really care to watch again. They were great but once I have seen them, I am done. That's not a criticism, but simply how I feel about them. Captain America is not as deep I suppose, but then again the friendship that Cap has with Bucky is really a core element that I very much enjoy and that drives this trilogy. I just don't really get that with The Dark Knight Trilogy. Oh well, just my two cents. 

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[–] spencermalley935 8 years ago

the friendship that Cap has with Bucky is really a core element that I very much enjoy and that drives this trilogy.

It drives the last two of the trilogy, but certainly not the First Avenger.

[–] justanicknamed 8 years ago

No, Bucky certainly didn't come to Steve's aid. He certainly didn't try to get him with a an attractive woman. He certainly didn't try to keep him safe and out of jail.

His friendship certainly wasn't the reason why Steve went into combat. His friendship wasn't enough for Steve to be devastated.

It is bad enough that you are so wrong with The Dull Knight trilogy. Why not stay there instead of going to good movie's boards and being idiomatically wrong?

[–] spencermalley935 8 years ago

No, Bucky certainly didn't come to Steve's aid. He certainly didn't try to get him with a an attractive woman. He certainly didn't try to keep him safe and out of jail.

His friendship certainly wasn't the reason why Steve went into combat. His friendship wasn't enough for Steve to be devastated.

Steve and Buckeys freindship is still not as big a part of the First Avenger as the last two would have you believe so I'm well within my right to say the "Steve/Bucky" friendship was not at the core of the trilogy in its entirety

It is bad enough that you are so wrong with The Dull Knight trilogy

How am I wrong, here? Because you say so?

[–] justanicknamed 8 years ago

Steve and Buckeys freindship is still not as big a part of the First Avenger as the last two would have you believe

Yes it is, and you are too Nolantarded to understand it.

How am I wrong, here?

I spelled it out perfectly for you. Typing it again won't help it sink through that Nolantard skull of yours. I'd almost have more of a chance of having Hippotard like a Kevin Costner movie.

[–] spencermalley935 8 years ago

and you are too Nolantarded to understand it.

Acting like a petulant child doesn't negate my point. Bucky does not get enough screentime or focus in the First Avenger.

I spelled it out perfectly for you.

Not really, You just whined and called me names.

[–] Socialman 8 years ago

Bucky does not get enough screentime or focus in the First Avenger.

Actually, yes he does. You should watch it again.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kkcvHaiG_M

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[–] spencermalley935 8 years ago

Actually, yes he does. You should watch it again.

No he does not.

[–] Socialman 8 years ago

Yes, he does. You must have missed that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kkcvHaiG_M

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[–] spencermalley935 8 years ago

You must have missed that

I didn't miss anything. Winter Soldier pretends that the Cap/Bucky friendship was a bigger part of the first movie than it was.

[–] Socialman 8 years ago

Well, it was a pretty big part of the first movie, I'm not sure how much bigger you would have liked it to be.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kkcvHaiG_M

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[–] justanicknamed 8 years ago

Well, if Nolan directed the movie then it would be the biggest part - without changing a thing.

The movie would also be boring....

[–] bethnor1 8 years ago

an absurd point even if you'd demonstrated it to anyone's satisfaction but your own.

it's only very recently that sequels have had any hope of being interconnected in some way. this was for a historically straightforward and practical reason: the unpredictable nature of hollywood. there's no guarantee (and still isn't to a large degree for the vast majority of films) that you'll get a sequel. hence most movies had to be written to stand alone with the full knowledge that if you left too many plot danglers, you would never have a chance to resolve them. so up until very recently, most sequels just follow the previous movie sequentially, without relying on previous elements. but this doesn't disqualify them from being a trilogy. there's no hint AT ALL that darth vader was luke's father in a ep IV, and it's well known that mark and carrie had no idea until RotJ that they would end up brother and sister. if you read the original novel for star wars, there's no hint at all that there's something mystical about palpitine.

[–] justanicknamed 8 years ago

What was that you said about being a petulant child, you hypocritical Nolantard?

[–] mh-newressistance 7 years ago

What was that you said about being a petulant child, you hypocritical Nolantard?

All he said was the truth, dummy. Also, about the hypocrisy: weren't you saying that you never insult people because of their opinion? So why do you always name-call Spencer while he never attacks you, despite having all reasons to do so? Gosh, MCUbots are such a horrible creatures. Not only their taste is mediocre, but they are also nefarious people.

[–] oldchummer 8 years ago

First Avenger: 4/10
Winter Soldier: 7/10
Civil War: 6/10

[–] johnneypickles 8 years ago

First Avenger: 8/10
Winter Soldier: 9/10
Civil War: 9/10

[–] raven1066 8 years ago

Agreed OP, best comic book film trilogy ever made.

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[–] dilophux 8 years ago

I agree for now but next time i rewatch TDKT my opinion will likely be switched back

[–] scotts863 8 years ago

Yes, Cap is the trilogy champion no doubt. Those mentioning Batman might as well bring up Transformers while they are at it. Ridiculous.

[–] TheSolarSailor 8 years ago

I agree that the Captain America trilogy has been awesome. One of the best trilogies out there. It is no secret that, for some odd reason, trilogies always stumble with their third entry, so it was nice to see a third entry be every bit as good as the previous two for a change. I was a little late to the Captain America films as I haven't really been watching any of the marvel films until recently, but I am super-glad I got on board with Cap. It's been great!

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