Rating: 5/10
I couldn't find a more opportune instance to use the word mediocrity - because that is that Captain America: The First Avenger is. Could have been better but certainly could have been worse.
The plot of this Marvel comic is Steve Rodgers, a man who has all the mental traits of true hero, lacks the physicality to ever be a true soldier. Rodger's ultimate desire is to honorable fight for his country in WWII, but is rejected time after time. By chance, Rodgers, finds himself in the middle of an experiment to create the perfect super soldier. Rodger's then is transformed from a 90 pound runt to a tall and buff Captain America. To make a long story short, Captain America must fight the super advanced Nazi warriors led by the Red Skull, who is trying to take over the world.
Negatives:
I felt that for a big budget super hero flick that this movie would have a lot better visual effects. I felt the effects were just down right awful for most of the movie. Whenever Captain America leaps through the air I can't help but scream "FAKE!". There are so many times that there is a completely blatant green screen. The environments also felt so artificial and had an apparent "movie set" feel.
We all know that Captain America kicks butt, but I never really felt engaged in the action. It just seemed cheezy and boring. The only decent action sequence is the ending climactic battle. I also couldn't help but be annoyed that the bad guys looked so futuristic and dorky. It seemed extremely similar to G.I. Joe. I realize that the bad guys are supposed to be technically superior but it just didn't seem to work for me.
I would have really loved for the feeling of the movie to be more gritty and real feeling. Even for a super hero movie, everything seemed cliched and over the top.
Perhaps the most annoying thing about this movie is that the characters are so fake. None of the characters emotions and behaviors feel authentic whatsoever. Another thing is that the protagonist seemed to have no conflicts, no all time low moments. I never felt like I needed to root for Captain America because he already had everything under control. There was no underdog feeling. No reason to root for the hero to overcome anything. Once Steve Rodgers was turned to Captain America, it was like no problem from that point on.
Positives: ???
Aside from all the things I didn't like, it wasn't too painful to sit through. There was a good action scene at the end.
I can't say anything notable about this movie stuck out for me.
But I am excited to see how the Avengers will turn out.
Overview:
This is definitely a dvd rental. I would see it if you are a comic book fan and if you want to see the Avengers coming out in 2012. This was definitely not one of my favorite comic book movies.
