In the aftermath of The Avengers, S.H.I.E.L.D – led by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Evans is given more room to impress as both charming idol and bonafide action star, characters like The Falcon are modernized with ease, and Marvel fans are given a Captain America sequel that balances unflinching patriotism, marred trust, corruption, and a false sense of safety with social implications – much more than some hoo-rah propaganda. The Russo brothers get dark, nasty, and gritty with their Captain America follow up, but all the carnage looks damn good on our fearless leader. This new-and-improved, jaded, conflicted Cap replaces said old-timey performer, surpassing previous levels of intensity in mere minutes by delivering justice like any red-blooded superhuman would – with a technologically impeccable shield to the face. Patriotic montages sped past Cap’s most exciting moments, paving the way for gags, lady troubles, and Evans’ PSA-inspired performance – a Marvel blemish that Captain America: The Winter Soldier made me forget almost instantaneously. Captain America: The First Avenger wasn’t so “super” in my opinion, thanks to a goofy period atmosphere that turned Chris Evans into a schlocky cartoon instead of time-warped superhero.
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