(Sorry for the lack of a PodCast. I was trying to do it, but my internet service stopped. By the time it came back on, I was too tired.)
Hey Movie Fans!
Captain America returns to the Big Screen this weekend in
‘The Winter Soldier.”
Unlike the previous Capt. America movie, this one is set
firmly in the present, giving up time to examine the ‘man lost in time’ aspect
of the character. Sadly, catching up on
Star Wars films is the last of Cap’s concerns, as he’s soon embroiled in a world-wide
conspiracy, with few friends.
Captain America, played by Chris Evans, has always had a
place in love in my heart. Unlike many other Marvel Heroes, he has no real
powers. Yet, he never backs down from any fight, and always manages to overcome
the odds. This story highlights both his weaknesses, and his strengths,
allowing him the room to show what a well-placed shield can do.
We also get to see a lot more of Captain America’s
supporting cast. Scarlett Johansson, as the black widow, burns up the screen
with her sexy, yet extremely vulnerable spy antics. Anthony Mackie, introduced
as Cap’s long time sidekick “The Falcon” ads a nice touch of variety to the
cast, without overwhelming up with characters. My favorite contribution however
is from Samuel Jackson as Nick Fury. We really get to see how the world’s
greatest super-spy earned his reputation.
On the bad guy side, there are lots to root against. Aside
from The Winter Soldier himself, we get to see Robert Redford as a politician
who thinks Cap has gone rogue and set’s shield after him. There are even a
couple of Captain America’s more long standing foes who you have to really know
your Marvel History to Spot. But my favorite was the return of Aram Zola. Introduced as a scientists working for the
Red Skull in the first movie, in the Comics, Aram was a mad scientists who
placed his brain in the body of a clone with his face on his chest, and a
camera for a head. While we don’t get to see anything so Bizarre here, the
cinematic interpretation is just as fun, and fantastic.
OK, I'm getting caught up in all the details… you might want
to know how the movie was?
Well, I feel confident in saying it’s one of the best of the
Marvel films. More than on par with the original, it may challenge Avengers of
the best of the bunch. It has the best plot, and the best acting for sure. It’s
a rare film that can introduce such a complex plot, and make it so easy to
understand. Then you ad in some of really top notch action scenes, and there’s
a great combination. From the opening
sequence, to the final battle, the action is always kept tight and fun, while
still keeping the story moving.
I would also like to point out that, unlike some other
Marvel films, “The Winter Soldier” has some much deeper meaning. I can’t go
into detail without giving away too much of the plot, but it does well to see
how a hero of World War Two reacts t the very modern way Modern Wars are
fought. It’s not the first, or best film to do this, but it adds a level of
depth that I enjoyed.
Touching again on the acting, I really do have to hand it to
the cast. As you can expect, they’re all playing larger than life heroes and
villains… but they do it well. At least,
well enough.
Quick aside on the 3D… I don't know. I would love to tell
you how the 3D was, but the screening I saw was not presented in 3D. I can tell
you, I never missed it. I never once thought to myself, ‘That would have been
better in 3D” or even “I imagine that would have looked better in 3D.” In fact,
I have a great deal of fear the 3D effects are not going to work very well at
all. The action is all very fast, and sometimes shaky. I think the 3D effects may make it impossible
so follow some of that action. If any of
you do see it in 3D, let me know what you thought.
Also, if you go catch it, I’ll give you a bit of a hint: Stay for all the credits. That’s all I’m going
to say.
Parent’s, I should warn you, “The Winter Soldier” Is a much
darker film that some of the other Marvel movies. It’s not as bad as The Dark
Knight or anything, but it’s still very intense at times. You know your kids best, but you may want to
think twice before bringing very small children.
To sum it all up, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” is a
strong addition to the Marvel Cinematic
Universe, and it may be the best overall
‘movie’ of the bunch.
Until next time, this Is Ron Edens!
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