The real world is too complex for him, and there's no place for a simple hero when geopolitics is at stake. It's almost a constant reminder that Captain America is a relic and someone who could never exist.
FILM THE WINTER SOLDIER MOVIE
The movie manages to have its cake and eat it too by including political commentary and subtext. He's still naïve, but I'll take naivety over cynicism any day.
It's so rewarding to see a movie that's not about tearing down a hero to see how he ticks, but building him up and making us feel good about rooting for him. The world is supposed to grow to meet Captain America. How can he possibly grow without pain? Because Captain America isn't suppose to grow. That may sound boring since we've come to expect tortured inner lives from our superheroes. He's the guiding force, and we never need to doubt him. It's Captain America in a political thriller. It's not a political thriller featuring Captain America. And that's fine because even though The Winter Soldier wears the face of a political thriller, it's still about the good guy at the center. The movie isn't so much about twists and turns (although there's a big one for folks who don't follow comics or Marvel movie news), and you'll probably be able to spot the betrayals a mile away. To make matters worse, they're also forced to contend against a mysterious assassin known as "The Winter Soldier" ( Sebastian Stan).Įven though there are a lot of pieces in play, the story is easy to follow, especially for anyone who's seen political thrillers. looks like it's under attack, Cap becomes the prime suspect, and is forced to go on the run alongside Natasha as they attempt to discover a larger conspiracy. He's also highly suspicious of the organization's "Project Insight", which is designed to launch three new helicarriers as a way of neutralizing potential threats. Jackson) and Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow ( Scarlett Johansson), who deal in subterfuge and espionage. He finds it difficult to trust Nick Fury ( Samuel L. Captain America: The Winter Soldier celebrates the good guy, and when combined with smart commentary, incredible action, and a wonderful sense of humor, it's the best Marvel movie so far.Ĭaptain America is now working for S.H.I.E.L.D., but it's an uneasy partnership. His innate goodness is a beacon it's a bulwark against corruption. Instead, Captain America isn't corrupted by the present day. "I don't like bullies," Rogers said in the first film, and that was it in a nutshell: "I don't like bullies." The sequel, Captain America: The Winter Soldier, could have made the character more twisted and melodramatic by plunging him into a darker, more complex world. He didn't need some tragic past to let him know that it was good to be good. That was one of the things I loved most about the character. One of the main criticisms leveled against Captain America: The First Avenger was that Steve Rogers/Captain America ( Chris Evans) was simply a "good guy" and therefore didn't have any deep inner conflict (i.e.
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