Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Originally published on AltMedia
Delving into the Marvel universe for the ninth time, viewers find Captain America (Chris Evans), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) & Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) in the midst of an espionage thriller for control of S.H.I.E.L.D.
As an annual superhero blockbuster, audiences know what to expect. However, this film manages to add some very interesting depth to the story and characters, particularly with Black Widow.
The plot is very linear and well done, avoiding meaningless tangents, (unlike some previous Marvel films), and has huge implications for upcoming Marvel titles (hint: as always, stay after the credits).
Johansson provides the perfect balance of attitude to Evans’ clean cut Captain America. Sebastian Stan (Winter Soldier) does a great job at making the villain so cold, unrelenting and fearsome. (JA)
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