CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER
By: John ’Doc’ Strange
Directed by: Joe Russo
Cast: Chris Evans, Sebastian Stan, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford, Anthony Mackie
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for intense sequences of violence, gunplay and action throughout)
Selig Rating: FULL PRICE
Runtime: 136 Min.
Steve Rogers aka Captain America (Chris Evans) is getting a bit tired of cleaning up S.H.I.E.L.D.’s messes. When the captain is dropped with Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and a strike team to retake a covert S.H.I.E.L.D. ship, he discovers Natasha has secondary orders that he didn’t know about. Angry isn’t the word for it. He is furious with (yeah, here it comes) Nick Fury!
Shortly after the team returns from the mission, Fury is attacked and nearly killed before escaping the trap in a great combat sequence. He shows up at Steve’s apartment where he is mortally wounded setting off a series of events that will forever alter S.H.I.E.L.D.
One of the things I love about these films is the way they introduce new characters. The introduction and back story of Falcon aka Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) is as compelling. Then there is Steve’s neighbor, Kate (Emily VanCamp). I look forward to seeing both of these folks I future films! Additionally there is Robert Redford’s character, Alexander Pierce. This is a man whose allegiance to his beliefs is as rock solid and Mr.’ Redford’s performance.
The story of The Winter Soldier in the Captain America comics is one of the best story-arcs in the plethora of Marvel storylines. The action in this film, the caliber of the actors and their performances, and the special effects combine to give us the most compelling of any film in the series to date. This is a “must see” film!
Movie Site: http://marvel.com/captainamerica#/home
The Selig Rating Scale:
FULL PRICE – Excellent movie, well worth the price
MATINEE – Good movie
DOLLAR – OK movie
CABLE – No need to rush. Save it for a rainy day.
FREEBIE – Good that I saw it on the big screen but wish I hadn't paid for it.
COMMERCIAL TV – Commercials and cutting to the allotted time will not hurt this one.
FORGET IT! – Bad. If you see this one, do yourself a favor and keep it to yourself.
GET YOUR TORCHES – BAD! – Burn the script, the writer, the director and maybe even the actors!
