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In this newly released Marvel film, we are shown the story that is the lead point for most of it's popularized comics. Steve Rogers is a young American who wishes to join the military to aid his fellow Americans in the war against the Nazi's. However, all his physical downfalls keep him from being accepted into the military. Despite all the refusals, he once again tries to join. Doctor Abraham Erskine overhears his heartfelt conversation with his friend, Bucky, and decides to take a chance on Rogers. He offers him a chance to join the military and be the test subject for his super soldier serum. This path quickly leads him down a path of self discovery and adventure. Allright, first off I'm not a comic nerd. I haven't read the original comics-I'm only going off this film. However, I have heard from various people that it holds as true to the comic series as it can. Now, this film is unique among the comic films that have been released. Sadly it fell as only one of the stepping stones for the upcoming Avengers film (coming out next summer-hopefully). This is unfortunate because it is a good film which is going to set up the Avengers film for a large downfall, or a great success. Anyway, the acting choice was surprising. Chris Evans took up the role (making this his second Marvel film-unheard of for Marvel films). I wasn't too surprised to see Tommy Lee Jones in his part. I was surprised to see Hugo Weaving successfully portraying his general style of acting as the villain Red skull/Johann Schmidt. Toby Jones did a great job portraying his character in this film. If you pay attention you can see the vulnerability of the character, Dr. Arnim Zola. (Stan Lee does a small cameo in this film as well, if you can find him.) Red Skull might be frightening to some, but to me he looked kind of rubbery. However, Captain America himself is portrayed as the average joe instead of an all mighty hero. Dominic Cooper's representation of Howard Stark is odd and slightly out of place. If compared to the Iron Man Howard Stark-he is completely different personality wise. I'm uncertain if Howard Stark is in this film for Hollywood purposes. It makes it even more odd in comparison to the Iron Man series because Captain America took place in the 1940's; whereas, he is said to have died young and sometime in recent years.
The musical score worked wonders with this film-giving it a sense of courageous power. Now, this film is not presented as a traditional comic film. It's a film based off a comic character, but it's presented more as a war film. Which holds true to the comics, or so I'm told. I was glad to see the original Captain America costume appear in the film, and then get updated later in the film for battle. There is a lot of humor in this story, but it ends on a dark note. This film hints at gore, but there isn't any out front gore (save for a five second segment). There is a lot of action that adds to the stories plot. I enjoyed the plot in this because the character of Rogers really develops into a hero. The film's final ending note sort of ruins the theme for the rest of the film. It would have been better to leave it at the plane crash, and leave it at that. (The additional ending segment would've made a great after credit sequence.) I will confess that I was surprised with the ending after credit clip for this film. Iron Man 2 nudged audiences to Thor, and Thor left some audience's baffled (but it was meant to be for Captain America). In this after credit clip it turns more into an commercial for the Avengers film. Which isn't bad because it's a first glimpse.
I give this film a 10 out of 10 stars! This is a great story with great characters! The effects were well done. As a stand alone film it stands out from other comic based films.
Okay, I couldn't decide on a single question. So here's three! Good luck!
Que: Who was originally offered the role for Captain American, but declined due to another film commitment?
Garret Hedlund
Shia LeBeouf
Wentworth Miller
Ben Foster
Que: What other Marvel film did the actor Chris Evans, who portrayed Captain America, also star in?
Ghost Rider
The Fantastic Four
Spider Man
Jonah Hex
Bonus Que: What was Stan Lee's first comic with Marvel?
Captain American
The Hulk
Iron Man
The Fantastic Four
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