Roger Ebert(3/4):"Of course it's loaded with CGI.It goes without saying it's preposterous.But it has the texture and takes the care to be a full-blown film".
I wish it would suck and that it would fail. I am sick of these goddamned comic book movies (even though I am looking forward to the Dark Knight Rises.)
Why not make a big budget thriller where the protagonist does not wear a costume?
R.T.(68-75%):"With plenty of pulpy action,a pleasantly retro vibe,and a handful of fine performances,this is solidly old-fashioned blockbuster entertainment".
Guys...could this be happening?Are bad superhero movies(basically half of the past decade)going to dissapear?I mean,3/4 of them have been good so far!
Hollywood is not going to stop making comic book movies until they all start being box office bombs. Good luck with that ever happening, considering comic book fan bases date back 7 decades. So, if you don't like them, simply don't watch them.
Originally posted by Knative
I wish it would suck and that it would fail. I am sick of these goddamned comic book movies (even though I am looking forward to the Dark Knight Rises.)
Why not make a big budget thriller where the protagonist does not wear a costume?
"Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie ... but, no, no. John Hughes did not direct my life." ("Easy A", 2010)
It looks like we have a critical hit in Captain Am, at least according to RottenTomatoes. And since RT is viewed by so many on this site as the source of all things worth knowing about a film, I guess that pretty much seals it, unless of course someone were to actually, you know, see the thing and report about it. What a concept. I had my misgivings about the film, too, but now I am curious and may actually see it.
Note: I am increasingly distrustful of RT and care less and less about it's goofy numbers. Sucker Punch was a brilliant movie and The Tree of Life, it tears me up to say this, was at best a sad reminder of how far the great Terry has fallen. Why don't we just drop RT completely? I think anyone who takes movies seriously would. But this is the DailyRaz so . . .
Movies are too important to be left to the critics.
I am increasingly distrustful of RT and care less and less about it's goofy numbers. Sucker Punch was a brilliant movie and The Tree of Life, it tears me up to say this, was at best a sad reminder of how far the great Terry has fallen. Why don't we just drop RT completely? I think anyone who takes movies seriously would.
R.T. isn't a perfect system,but aside from it and Metacritic there aren't more trust worthy sites.Although the numbers in R.T. can be wrong(and they've been in some ocassions),the concensus sentence is never wrong.Maybe this movie deserves less than 68-75%,or more,but according to the concensus is a good movie either way.
Originally posted by jesse685
ehaha132, can you stop posting spam on the forums please?
Don't waste your breathe.Whenever there's spam here,the user never returns.
Captain America was awesome. I'd mark it a bit above Thor, but below X-Men: First Class. The song Star-Spangled Man from the movie will NEVER leave your head. Also, stay for the end credits, they show the trailer for The Avengers.
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Well, here's their epic fail: they released a comic book movie the weekend that all the comic book fans will be away in San Diego for Comic Con! If they had any sense, they would have released it during 4th of July ... but "Trannies 3" already had that spot.
"Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie ... but, no, no. John Hughes did not direct my life." ("Easy A", 2010)
Out of all superhero films that have come out this year, Captain America is not only the best one, but is also the only one that I actually liked. Now, some might argue that X-Men: First Class was fantastic (I am NOT a fan of Thor), but, while not bad, I felt it didn't reach its potential. As for Captain America, its main distinction to other summer films is that it doesn't dive right into the action. I appreciated the time it took to develop its characters, and, gee, there actually seemed to be a story going on here. I also have to warn those of you who might expect a straight up action flick to not get your hopes high. Although it didn't bother me, it does take a while before an action scene actually appears.
Another distinction that separates itself from other superhero films is the look of the film, coinciding its setting in 1942. Captain America looks and feels like an old-fashion film, and I really embraced it. This is also due to Alan Silvestri's score, which feels more classic than modern film scores. Our protagonist, Steve Rogers, feels like a real person which adds an emotional weight to the film. We feel for him and want him to succeed in his goal. And once the story is set up and the action finally comes to play, the action doesn't seem to appear for action's sake. It actually propels the story. It also doesn't hurt having a romance brewing between him and Peggy Carter. It was sweet and didn't feel forced to me.
Chris Evans plays the title character and he's great playing both the skinny, average Joe and the buff, all-American hero. He certainly steps up his performance here compared to his other superhero character, Johnny Storm. He brings a sort of charisma and puppy dog charm to his role, and it seems like an automatic response to be on his side when we first meet his character. Hayley Atwell is totally believable as his love interest as well. I would love to see what other things she has to offer in future roles. With all good superhero films, there must be a villain to match it. In that case, it's not surprising that Hugo Weaving doesn't disappoint. Just as the person he is, he can withhold an audience's attention without even trying.
I also liked the relationship between Evans and Sebastian Stan, who plays his best friend. It felt authentic. Tommy Lee Jones brings a few laughs as well. Playing Tony Stark's father, Dominic Cooper thankfully doesn't feel like an Iron Man character being in an Avenger's flick just to string in the Avenger characters together because Thor and Iron Man 2 felt like films made just for the Avengers flick rather than individual films themselves. Stanley Tucci is good in a small role, although the German accent does push it a little.
With a good story, great characters, great action scenes, and an involving narrative, Captain America is definitely a hit for Marvel Studios. The unique 1940s setting also sets itself apart from other superhero films, and Chris Evans is terrific in the title role. Captain America doesn't feel like your usual popcorn summer flick, and maybe it's a good thing it isn't. Also, stay after the credits to see a cool Avengers trailer. 8/10
I don't care what critics thought... I saw this movie and it was a mess...
The movie lacks structure. The final battle resembled the G.I. Joe-movie just a little too much... and the ending just angered me (It's one thing to give your movie an open ending, It's a completely different thing to make the entire movie look like an introduction for a completely differenty movie ---The Avengers---)
Can someone please explain why two German characters would speak English to each other, instead of speaking German?
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