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is an action film that makes the viewer think.
Those two combinations are only part of what make the latest Marvel movie such a great accomplishment. It’s got it all — action, humour, surprises and more action. On top of that, it can be described as a political thriller.
The action never stops, nor does the excitement. With several twists and turns along the way, the film reveals a major shocker that changes everything.
Steve Rogers as Captain America (Chris Evans) is given more dimensions as a character in this film as he adjusts to life in the 21st century while working full-time for S.H.I.E.L.D.
More character levels are given to Natasha Romanoff or Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) as well, although there is still so much mystery and intrigue to her character. It also introduces the new hero Falcon (Anthony Mackie).
The trio work together to deal with a new threat that includes the Soviet agent known as the Winter Soldier. But the more they unravel, the more they uncover just how deep the threat runs.
The acting by all the cast was superb and believable. The villains and threats magnify as the film progresses with plenty of action scenes along the way. Viewers will find themselves invested in the film not just for action, but for the political subplot as well. The visual effects of the film are stunning, immersing viewers in the action-packed journey.
The interactions between Black Widow and Cap are impeccable. It becomes abundantly clear why those two make such a great team, even if at first they don’t realize it. Black Widow constantly tries to set him up on dates, adding a dose of humour to the film.
As Captain America traditionally doesn’t have personal issues or conflicts and has a nearly indestructible shield and enhanced abilities, some people might call him a boring member of the Avengers.
Any critics that might’ve said those things will not be able to after watching Captain America: The Winter Soldier. He has conflicts. He has doubts. Not everything comes easily and he begins to question his orders.
The trio work to unravel what’s going on within S.H.I.E.L.D. Cap and Black Widow are the action stars of the film with both given much screen time in intense action sequences.
Black Widow is a clever weapon with witty lines and her storyline is led in a direction that could easily result in an offshoot for her own movie.
All in all, Marvel has created an incredible superhero film. It raises the bar. It pushes the stakes.
It features engaging and multi-faceted characters in a plot that isn’t just a bunch of buildings blowing up. As a political thriller, it manages to balance out those action scenes with thought, surprises, drama, and humour.
And of course, as any true Marvel fan will know, stay to the end of the credits.
