TAKE 1: One Man’s Opinion
…because
film is largely subjective
by Frederick William Springer
III
Captain America: The Winter
Soldier in 3D
Release Date: 4 April 2014 Runtime: 136 Minutes Review Date: 6 July 2014 Rating: 4 (of 6)
Other strengths
are that the new character of Falcon (played by Anthony Mackie) is enjoyable,
Robert Redford's performance in his role as Alexander Pierce is top notch and Samuel
Jackson's acting in this installment seems a little more believable than it had
in his latest Marvel appearances. In
contrast, I still don't buy Cobie Smulders (of How I Met Your Mother) as an agent.
Standing there, yes, okay. But
once she speaks, it's all over. However,
other TV actors jumping on board, Revenge's
Emily VanCamp, Lost's Alan Dale and Community's Danny Pudi, were all welcomed
additions (the latter's cameo probably a nod from the directing brothers--Anthony
and Joe Russo--both being Producers on that show, one having also directed).
Surprisingly,
this installment was written by the same guys that wrote The First Avenger and, for better or worse, they're on board for
the next one, too. As are the Russo
brothers to direct again, hopefully to help continue steering the ship in the
right direction away from the wreck of the original.
Neither here nor
there, while not too distracting, it is very apparent that Chevrolet it a
sponsor of the film. The 3D isn't
distracting either but, that said, it does very little to enhance the
experience and warrant that particular format.
The chosen title
is a little misleading because the movie in no way revolves around the Winter
Soldier. To be sure, he is present but
in very small quantities. I could easily
pick a half-dozen better suited subtitles, some of which would give more of the
plot away than I wish to do, others more subtle but still more appropriate.
Take from that
what you will.
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