Captain America: The First Avenger

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Captain America: The First Avenger

PG-13

2011

2h 4m

Action

Adventure

Fantasy

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It is 1941 and the world is in the throes of war. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program that turns him into a supersoldier called Captain America. Joining forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization.

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Critics Consensus

With plenty of pulpy action, a pleasantly retro vibe, and a handful of fine performances, Captain America is solidly old-fashioned blockbuster entertainment.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

09/08/2017

A-

Captain America is a truly humble story that fortifies the character both physically and morally.

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

07/14/2015

3.5/5

It's very, very well done.

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Matthew Lickona

San Diego Reader

07/14/2015

2/5

The story squanders its own fine setup.

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Patrick Cavanaugh

The Wolfman Cometh

Sep 9

5/5

Director Joe Johnston's gamble of making a Marvel movie set during World War II paid off in droves, thanks to his own style and an impressive ensemble of performers.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Jul 17

5/5

You won't find a more grounded, selfless comic book movie hero like him, outside of Christopher Reeve's Superman.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Me gusta el cine

Feb 13

4/5

“Captain America: The First Avenger” is an old-fashioned adventure with modern digital effects, and one of the most confident and reliable entries in the Marvel Universe. It really is a pleasure to return to this film. [Full review in Spanish].

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Jose F.

@lowazucar 1d

An overall enjoyable action film. However there was much that was unexplored about the characters and their motivation. Steve and Peggy's relationship felt rushed. The color grading was not enjoyable to watch.

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Benjamin W.

@Code70 4d

While I think this movie is good, I can’t say I really say what a lot of others see in it. It does a good job of presenting Steve as this pure-hearted, likable character, and there’s some great world building, but I’ve always found it somewhat conventional in comparison to a lot of other MCU films, and Red Skull and the plotline involving him has never been terribly interesting to me. It’s a skillfully made film, and I appreciate what it did and the foundation it built for the MCU, but I’d be lying if I acted like I think this is as GREAT as so many people do.

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Ray C

5d

(Road to Doomsday pt. 5) The original Captain America kind of kicks ass. Of all the Phase One movies, this was the one I remembered the least—and I’d completely forgotten that Tommy Lee Jones and Stanley Tucci were even in it. The First Avenger is also just a really well-done origin story. It’s basically impossible to imagine anyone other than Chris Evans in the role, and he’s excellent here. Beyond that, it works as both a period piece and a war movie, which makes it feel genuinely unique within the MCU. There really isn’t another Marvel film quite like it, and I appreciate it for that. It’s also easily the most action-packed entry so far, and Hugo Weaving is solid as Red Skull. The final battle is a bit weak and holds it back slightly, but overall, it’s definitely one of the best films of Phase One.

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Declan D.

@filmbuffkid Jan 19

Awesome origin to the MCU, I recommend this to fans of superhero films and war films.

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Benjamin R

@bgrishappy Jan 17

Great movie to start the MCU!

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John H

@Joho16 Jan 11

Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell stand out in this one and even Tommy Lee Jones as Colonel Phillips is excellent. Fun start to the Captain America story.

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Synopsis

It is 1941 and the world is in the throes of war. Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to do his part and join America's armed forces, but the military rejects him because of his small stature. Finally, Steve gets his chance when he is accepted into an experimental program that turns him into a supersoldier called Captain America. Joining forces with Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) and Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell), Captain America leads the fight against the Nazi-backed HYDRA organization.

Director: Joe Johnston
Producer: Kevin Feige
Screenwriter: Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Intense Sci-Fi Violence|Action)
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 22, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 25, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $176.6M
Runtime: 2h 4m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, SDDS, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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