In fact, the Avengers plot line that is forced down our throats in the previously mentioned Marvel films is actually dealt with perfectly in The First Avenger. It’s not as campy as Thor or as convoluted as Iron Man 2. It’s fun, clever even, flashy, and doesn’t forget that it’s a superhero movie first and a war movie second. This film evokes many of the same emotions I felt back then. Joe Johnston directs, and while he has a spotty track record, I love 1991′s The Rocketeer. He and a special group of soldiers, including best friend Bucky (Sebastian Stan) go after Red Skull (Hugo Weaving), an equally unique specimen who runs Hitler’s Hydra research program, but has ambitions of his own. The experiment works perfectly, but Rogers is relegated to the propaganda machine until he proves his worth. He has developed a serum that enhances the body in almost every way, effectively creating a super soldier. A scientist (Stanley Tucci) working for the government overhears Rogers and convinces him to be a test subject for his experiment. Read my full review of Captain America: The First Avenger after the break.įor those not familiar with the comic book series, Captain America is the story of Steve Rogers (Chris Evans), a frail young man who desperately wants to join the Army to help the United States win World War II.
This Friday, Paramount Pictures and Marvel Studios bring you the last film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe before next year’s mega team-up that is The Avengers.
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