Captain America: The First Avenger

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2.0
The roster of crowd pleasing elements seems dubiously calculated and ambitiously lengthy, but ultimately, thats no strike against the film, which foll .. Av Club
3.8
It goes without saying its preposterous.But it has the texture and takes the care to be a full blown film. Rogerebert
3.0
All in all, Captain America: The First Avenger is an entertaining adventure rah rah patriotism and all (it works well within the 1940s setting) but it .. Common Sense Media
4.5
Captain America: The First Avenger is definitely the best superhero film of the year and its one hell of a fun ride. We Got This Covered
3.1
A spectacle of star spangled superheroics, Captain America: The First Avenger gives sturdy big screen treatment to Marvels square jawedand squarejingo ..
4.5
Evans brings just the right amount of confidence and aw shucks modesty to Rogers, who surely counts as the most appealing Marvel hero.
3.5
For in terms of even recent films, Captain America lacks the deft touch, appealing character interaction and sophisticated storytelling skills of Marv .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
The final conflict is so protracted as to comfortably accommodate a bathroom break. Dont worry. You wont miss anything you havent seen before.
2.6
While not a terrible film, Captain America lacks the edge necessary to truly capture viewers imagination. Paste Magazine
3.0
The trouble with it is that while it certainly makes an effort, it never quite pulls those elements into a completely satisfying package and the way t .. E Film Critic
3.1
The eventual mano a mano between the Captain and Schmidt feels even more anti climactic as its Avengers initiative becomes clear and we are left wonde .. E Film Critic
3.0
Solid, efficient, often anachronistic: Captain America is earthbound when it needs to soar. Telegraph
4.0
Weaving is only one of the strong supporting cast this movie has attracted.
3.0
Still, Johnston should be saluted for old fashioned heart in a cynical age, while Marvel should be confined to barracks for cynical marketing.
3.8
It could hold its own on the Great White Way.Hey Bono and The Edge. Cinema Blend
4.0
Thor has great characters, but sometimes seems a little light on story. Cinema Blend
4.0
Need a top notch comic book movie to stop this summers march of mediocre superheroes Captain America: The First Avenger, reporting for duty. Ny Daily News
4.0
CAPTAIN AMERICA is finally a superhero vehicle worth his talents, and he delivers in spades looking every bit the superhero is his ridiculously buff p .. JoBlo
2.5
And you also already know that Captain America: The First Avenger, for all its nostalgia hued fun, is essentially just a set up.DC Comics has achieved .. The Globe And Mail
3.0
Although Captain America has all the special effects technology of a modern day superhero movie, it plays like it was made in the 1940s, when characte .. Philly
3.1
Yet Evans clean cut idealism and objectives make old fashioned patriotism look fresh. Philly
3.5
So what if it cant hold on to its super power status any longer.Have fun with Americas fictional folk lore.
3.0
A cheerfully satisfying throwback that embraces the innocence of the comics while adding the spectacle of modern SFX technique. One Guys Opinion
0.5
hokey, hacky, two hour plus exercise in franchise transition/price gouging, complete with utterly unnecessary post converted 3 D. Village Voice
3.8
It is.The fourth comic book movie of the summer is the best comic book movie of the summer. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
It delivers the comic book action required, but lacks any sophistication in storytelling. Sover
3.1
Not many years ago, every cinematic version of a comic book protagonists adventures was awaited with baited breath. ReelViews
3.1
Some of the best comic book movies understand this.But this summers movies Thor, Green Lantern, and now Captain America: The First Avenger seem to hav .. Combust Ible Celluloid
3.0
Joe Johnston returning to the vibe of his first directorial effort, The Rocketeer (1991) creates a fun retro futurist environment with a World War II .. Chicago Reader
2.5
It features an origin story of the titular hero and then quickly cuts into a plot about stopping a megalomaniac from taking over the world for nefario .. Mark Reviews Movies
3.8
Once the viewer gets past that colossally misguided decision, however, Jurassic Park III manages to establish itself as a quick paced and action packe .. Reel Film Reviews
4.5
Overall, Captain America: The First Avenger is the best superhero movie of this summer. FilmiBeat
1.0
The best bit in this years umpteenth comic book blockbuster, Captain America: The First Avenger, is when Tommy Lee Jones eats some steak. The Times
2.0
This film is well written and well acted and it has plenty of action. Lariat
2.0
Im perplexed by my failure to be jolted into giddy delight by what would seem to be a textbook combination of action, story, and character.Can a movie .. Eric Ds Nider
5.0
The action is vigorous, the graphic look pitch perfect, and Johnston is a rare director who knows how to use 3 D properly. News Review
3.0
While it boasts a slick retro feel and does a good job of showing us what the title character is made of, it comes up a little short on the action pow .. News Review
3.0
War movie cliches, gung ho derring do and seamless special effects all fit together well in a pleasingly retro environment that boasts enough sci fi p .. Radio Times
3.5
It just sort of exists, enjoyable enough for what it is, but clearly and certainly nothing special. Screen It
4.0
But as formulaic as it is, its one of the more joyful examples of the genre, largely because its a period piece. Independent
3.0
It has dabs of incidental colour and character sufficient to suggest the film makers wanted it to be a story as much as a spectacle. Independent
3.1
Its about time that a 90 pound weakling got to kick sand in the face of the other heroes in the Marvel Comics universe. Rolling Stone
4.0
Frankly, this is one of the most enjoyable Marvel Comics movies in recent years. Shadows On The Wall
4.0
Its not enough to describe Dead Man as simply an anti western; its an iconoclastic deconstruction of late 19th Century American values and mores, many .. Pop Matters
3.0
The details in Captain America deliver, but the big moments fall flat you can tell that were intended to cheer here, to weep there, but the scenes tha .. The Wrap
4.0
The View London Review out ofstarsRunning time:minsDirected by Joe Johnston (The Rocketeer, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids), Captain America: The First Aven .. View London
3.8
A star spangled superhero from the Norman Rockwell era, Captain America might seem ill prepared to do battle at the modern box office... But never und .. News Day
1.5
Dont you wish there was a superhero who could rid us of all the mediocre superhero movies Cs Monitor
4.4
Director Joe Johnston stages the action scenes with a wonderful clanking throwback quality and Steves lads buzz forth on some of the finest motor vehi .. New York Post
4.0
These issues aside, the bravura action sequences, exceptional performances and core emotional truth make Captain America: The First Avenger a heroic a .. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Not only was it good for this film, but its a great setup for The Avengers..Knowing Marvel is using this film as part of the setup for next years movi .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
It was touching, the sight of a packed house sitting through the closing credits expecting the customary Easter egg, which here is a peek at what the .. Boston
4.0
Wisely then, director Joe Johnston opts to steer this final Marvel Avengers prequel away from the lofty pretensions of its cousin X Men: First Class. Smh
4.0
Still, it already has its consolation in the films US box office figures. Smh
4.0
Less effective, it must be said, are the sundry bits of Marvel Universe housekeeping the movie is tasked to perform. Npr
3.1
Heres whats missing: tension, drama, and most of all, a sense of wonder.This is a superhero movie, isnt it Star Tribune
4.5
Or maybe because its all a fantasy.Escape you dont have to turn your brain off for is a wonderful thing.
4.5
The A bomb started in good ol NYC, didnt it) The secret Nazi submarine in Brooklyn!
2.0
Chris Evans is an appealing and likable actor, but he lacks dynamic persona and strong sex appeal. Emanuellevy
2.0
Unhappy the land that has no heroes, says someone in Brechts Life of Galileo, to which Galileo replies: No.Unhappy the land that needs heroes! Guardian
3.0
The films first act is a smart and inventive phase perhaps inspired by Clint Eastwoods 2006 film Flags of Our Fathers, about the Iwo Jima servicemen w .. Guardian
3.1
Detail is excellent throughout, with great crispness and clarity that never looks overly enhanced despite the heavy digital presence (the film was sho .. Q Network
4.0
No one is going to pretend that this is art, psychologically profound or anything other than preposterous. It is a popcorn movie, but much better than .. Daily Mail
3.5
It instead takes time to explore the story of one of the most iconic comic book characters ever created, and director Johnston lends to it an awe insp .. Cinema Crazed
4.0
Captain America isnt a masterpiece, but its a solidly crafted, elegant adventure movie that held my attention from start to finish and sent me out int .. Slate
4.0
Technically outstanding, Captain America offers all the visual thrills of a superhero action movie set in the recent past, and boasts marvellous chara ..
4.0
Susan Grangers review of Captain America: The First Avenger (Paramount Pictures) This is the last in the individual, interconnected Marvel prequels, f .. Susang Ranger
4.0
I had a blast watching this movie, and think it was definitely the strongest superhero movie I have seen since Iron Man. Movies
3.5
Hes absconded a secret blue power that can destroy enemies in a single, energized beam.Its a war/world changing spark of light. Flim Threet
3.5
The only problem is that weve been there been nearly everywhere Captain America goes in countless previous movies. Time
3.0
A good humored, unapologetically patriotic take off on a gung ho World War II war movie, Marvels Captain America: The First Avenger may be the best su .. Boston Herald
4.0
Nostalgic adults might even derive more fun from this guilty pleasure than youngsters who demand more of an edge to their entertainment. Express
3.0
Its a funny, earnest moment that reminds viewers that this is an adventure film, which is to say fun. The Film Stage
3.8
But one keeps waiting for the film to take that one extra step beyond that it seems about to take yet ultimately settles for being contented with hitt .. Mr Brown Movies
4.4
For one thing the movie takes its mythology seriously without choking on it. Chicago Tribune
3.0
That trend continues with Captain America: The First Avenger, an old fashioned adventure film that, while admittedly a little cheesy, is packed with t .. Bullz-Eye
1.5
The homogenized, bland hero belongs in a Barbie Dream House, not a war. Hes a cipher at the center of big budget action that is cartoony, 3 D but neve .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Captain America isnt able to go all out with its emulation of old adventure serials, since it still has to fit in the overall Marvel movie mold, but i .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.0
The Nun may tie into The Conjuring in more ways than you expect: We filmed a few things Movie News The Nun stars the sister of The Conjurings lead act .. Total Film
3.5
What lingers most about Captain America is its innocent, throwback ethos, a firm, unqualified embrace of the Little Guy. The Atlantic
4.0
Unambiguously embraces its heros old fashioned sensibilities, and invites us to embrace them as well Hollywood
4.0
This is CGI at its best.The worst special effect is the phony 3D. Tony Medley
4.4
Hes crafted a retro 1940s style WWII potboiler colored with the pyrotechnic razzle dazzle of the 21st century. Movie Freak
3.8
Analysis: One can view Marvel Studios fourth effort at bringing one of their comic book mainstays to the big screen as a straight ahead summer action ..
3.8
Marvel has done a fine job of casting the directors for its comic book movies, pairing Jon Favreau with Iron Man, Kenneth Branagh with Thor, and now J .. Groucho Reviews
3.0
saved one of their very best movies for last, and I suspect Captain America: The First Avenger will send audiences out of the theater rabid to see wha .. Hit Fix
4.0
Its not a showy performance, but in its way, its a fine piece of screen acting sharp and focused, and always fun to watch. Cnn
3.8
Even if the movie is leading to something else, it needs an ending that allows it to stand on its own. Aisle Seat
4.5
Marvel continues to put out one great film after another, bringing their universe to life and building up to an Avengers film that increasingly looks .. Forbes
3.0
Though unfailingly earnest and cheesy from open to close, Captain America: The First Avenger still delivers everything it promises with plenty of ende .. Herald Sun
4.4
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
When we do witness an actual scene, hes just a guy with a gun and a shield whos stronger than your average soldier. E Online
3.0
Guided by the steadiest hand Joe Johnston has shown in years, Captain America explodes into the action movie youve been waiting all summer to see. Film School Rejects
4.4
A whizz bang, retro futuristic adventure that mercifully eschews the brooding Dark Knight trend to offer an exhilarating thrill ride that perfectly ca .. Movies Tv Guide
2.0
Like a drastically more unbelievable Indiana Jones, Captain America combats Nazi villains and stumbles into chases utilizing military vehicles.
1.0
Annoyingly, Weavings Red Skull a potentially interesting character just isnt developed. Cine Vue
4.0
Its not as cool as Iron Man, doesnt have the brains of The Dark Knight or the looks of Thor, but its got enough Ka pow! to make you relish the inevita .. Mirror
4.0
But even if it feels like air conditioning in the Arctic, its plenty entertaining. Varia Gate
5.0
For a superhero action film, Captain America: The First Avenger is a great viewing.The villain is over the top and the pacing is just right. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Yet Captain America lacks the deft humour or breakneck Saturday morning serial momentum of Indy, instead delivering its outlandish premise in a dull, .. Digital Spy
3.0
Iron Man finally has another Marvel comrade worth sharing a movie with. Captain America: The First Avenger succeeds where Thor didnt and Hulk hasnt, t .. Tamp A Bay
4.5
Captain America is terrific, joyous fun pretty much from rousing start to slightly downbeat (and yet powerfully exciting) ending. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Flawless effects including making a pre captain Chris Evans look like a twig plus top performances from the likes of Stanley Tucci, Hugo Weaving and T .. Flicks
3.8
Hopefully this Marvel star, unlike Thor, can get his mythology off the ground without seeming like a round of pre Avengers water treading.The verdict: .. Red Eye Chicago
4.5
What makes Captain America interesting is that it is simultaneously a war movie and a superhero movie, executing all the trappings of both very well. Stl Today
4.4
But the country that it celebrates is the not the flag waving aggressor thats been masquerading as Uncle Sam for the last decade. Stl Today
1.9
It serves its purpose as a bridge to that picture, but does it have any stand alone value Dustin Put Man
3.8
The difference is Captain America leaves you with a smile rather than a bad taste in your mouth.The movie has its faults. Larsen On Film
3.1
The compelling fish out of water plot pointa unique distinctive for Caps comic book journeyis used simply to keep the ball rolling toward Marvels The .. Christianity Today
5.0
Proves to be a riveting roller coaster ride from beginning to end, basically because it relies on a winning recipe featuring all the fixins needed to .. News Blaze
3.0
It all seems like someone was paying shoddy attention to the mythology. Hollywood And Fine
4.0
Already shouldering the new Harry Potter off the top of the US box office charts, this latest arrival from Marvel Studios harks back to a simpler Amer .. The Arts Desk
4.0
Marvel are having a bumper year. After surprising us all with the hugely enjoyable Thor theyve only gone and done it again. The Sun
3.5
Yet it is with intelligence, humour and fighting spirit that Captain America stands tall as one of the finest superhero movies, not to mention one of .. Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
The downside is the influence of modern technology, shining up a 1940s hero with glossy 2011 filmmaking tools, making the picture resemble more of a v .. Brian Or Ndorf
4.0
The best superhero movie since the banner year of 2008, and the most purely enjoyable of them since that summers effervescent Iron Man. Antagony & Ecstasy
4.4
Despite clearly being saddled with bookended sequences that strip any real stakes from the film, the script is clever, funny, respectful of the source .. Big Picture Big Sound
4.5
Unlike most Hollywood hero narratives, Captain America doesnt change. Film
4.4
Evans captures Captain Americas swaggering bravado along with Rogers awkward social skills.
4.2
At a running time of 2 hours, Captain America is a thrilling, exciting and enormously entertaining blockbuster that delivers plenty of exhilarating ac .. Nyc Movie Guru
3.8
A scrappy simulation of American idealism personified by the willingness, nay, the need, to be the first to volunteer whenever the mission requires a .. Js Online
3.8
Where the film does succeed is in establishing the character and providing a back story, and thats what every good origin story should do.Also, good M .. Movie Crypt
4.0
Captain America Synopsis Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Movie Web
2.0
Buff actor Chris Evans gives a real sense of fun to Rogerss first excursion in his serum boosted body, a feeling of Holy cow, look what I can do!.That .. Sandiego Reader
4.0
The films enjoyable retro vibe, believable love story and relatable human superhero will overshadow its flaws and potential audience gaps. Hollywood Chicago
2.5
Theyre playing superhero movie stereotypes and make no effort to take them further. Shockya
3.0
But its niche is also what holds it back it lacks Thors OTT spectacle, Iron Mans wit or The Dark Knights depth. Sky
4.0
In a year of pretty good super hero films, the very broad shoulders of leading man Chris Evans carries the best of the bunch so far. Sbs
5.0
Chris Evans embodies the spirit of Captain America as the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduces us to the super soldier from Brooklyn. Solzy At The Movies
3.0
Even next to Thor, a movie about a space god with a magic hammer, Captain America: The First Avenger was always going to be one of Marvels trickiest p .. The Shiz Nit
4.4
Captain America: The First Avenger is the movie adaptation fans of the comic book have been waiting for. Post Gazette
3.1
The action sequences just arent shot with any urgency and the action is sometimes hard to follow. Scene Stealers
2.0
Whats striking about it is its sheer lifelessness; an action adventure by rote that begs for more soap opera complications; the kind teased but subord .. The Ooh Tray
4.0
A work of pure pop bubblegum pleasure a rousing, thrilling, and thoroughly satisfying summer blockbuster that puts most of its multiplex mates to sham .. Dvd Talk
4.5
Far fleeter than most of its current comic book movie rivals, Captain America has some of the same rollicking Saturday matinee spirit as Raiders of th .. What So
4.5
The action is clear, and the dialogue rises to every genre requirement. reason
4.0
Pure, unashamed, adrenaline fuelled joy, with a revelatory lead turn that should nudge Chris Evans towards being a top tier action hero. Film 4
4.5
Captain America may be too corny for its own good, not afraid to substitute action for (gasp!) verbal exchange between the characters. But I appreciat .. Bowling Green Daily News
3.0
In some ways, Captain America is as gratifyingly old fashioned as its hero, channeling 1940s Hollywood by way of Raiders of the Lost Ark, which direct .. Decent Films
4.0
Weavings Schmidt/Red Skull is the best villain of the Marvel universe yet, and whereas the final action sequences fell flat in Iron Man and Thor, this .. Streaming Quickflix
4.0
Other far fetched notions turn up regularly; this small scale film has more outsize ideas than it could possibly manage. Wsj
3.8
Balanced enough to offer entertainment to young and old alike, Captain America should make us all proud to be moviegoers. Clclt
3.5
Because of its period atmosphere and its successful combination of characterization and action, it tops my list of best superhero films of the year. Movie Metropolis
3.5
Goldfingers Oddjob did far more amazing things with his bowler.The retro nostalgic Captain America is still miles ahead of its recent competitors and .. Ny Mag
3.0
Captain America isnt interested in that, and it doesnt have to be. Film Blather
4.0
I watched 85 percent of the movie without them.Glasses on or off, fans will find lots to like about Captain America: The First Avenger. Review Express
4.4
For millions, hes a pretty face whose made a handful of throw away flicks including the Fantasic Four films. Cinema Sight
4.0
Its simply an old fashioned good versus evil yarn. And its all the better for it. Daily Star
4.4
This fun summer popcorn movie has plenty of exciting, suspense filled action. Entertainment Spectrum
2.5
Missing is any appreciation of Skulls motivations and inner torment. Daily Film Fix
4.0
It would sell exactly no popcorn.Okay, never mindvengeance it is! Theepoch Times
3.8
Joe Johnstons adaptation of the Marvel comic book exalts the virtues of optimism, decency, and perseverance in a rousing adventure of old fashioned ad .. Boston Phoenix
3.0
And there still museums with pay what you wish admission, if not every day, then on certain days weekly or monthly.You just have to know who offers wh .. New York Time Out
3.0
This is definitely not to say that superhero movies cant be good, but this one rides a fine line from being just another superhero blockbuster to bein .. Reel Talk Online
1.5
Captain America: The First Avenger is an agreeable diversion. Its rock em, sock em comic book fun, but unlike many of the onscreen locations, the stor .. Assignment X
3.0
Tommy Lee Jones and Hayley Atwell end up stealing the show. Thats not a good thing for Captain and Red Skull. The Scorecard Review
3.8
Evans portrayal is earnest (some will say nerdy), but I found it impossible not to cheer Captain Americas derring do exploits. Tulsa World
2.0
With its mix of World War II nostalgia, Bam Pow comic book sensibilities, underdog determination and red white and blue battle scenes, Captain America .. Detroit News
3.5
Rather, its just a good movie, a very efficient and enjoyable piece of matinee entertainment. Movies Ign
4.0
Oh man, it is a great film. It is pretty much exactly what I wanted. Need Coffee
3.8
Cap (Chris Evans) isnt brooding, he isnt moody or wounded, hes just a youth who wants to fight for his country. The Dispatch (Lexington, N ..
3.5
Rooted in reality and without the superhero tights, an impressive 3D success.The CGI transformation of Steve Rogers is fantastic. Film Festival Today
3.5
That said, half the audience for this genre pays the ticket price for precisely this same old ride, and theyll walk away feeling they got their moneys .. World Wng
2.0
Were sorry, but this web site contains enhanced features not supported by the browser version you are currently using. Richard Roeper
3.0
After a decade of Dark Knights and doom and gloom predominating the spandex set, its a relief to see a noble, essentially uncomplicated funny book cha .. Metro Times
4.5
This movie improves on every viewing, especially with the hindsight subsequent MCU movies offer but Peggy Carter deserves more! Geek Girl Authority
5.0
The article requested cannot be found!.Please refresh your browser or go back. Ny Press
4.0
Familiar, but great performances and pitch perfect tone make this one of Marvels best. Little White Lies
2.0
Worst Superhero movie of the summer. Movie spends too much time showing a contempt for the character and is hampered by a script that gives too much a .. Eclipse Magazine
3.8
Its made of vibranium, about on par with Wolverines adamantium bones and claws on the Unbreakableness Scale, something indubitably debated in the afor .. MLive.com
3.0
The film then is less spectacle and more a celebration of single minded determination and derring do. Rajeev Masand
4.0
Captain America is not high art, but it is so unabashedly fun and such well made fun that it is hard to not like and admire it for so steadfastly bein .. MSN Movies
3.5
Despite a far stronger first act, this is a fun and snappy introduction to one of the seminal heroes of the Marvel Universe and a nice last note befor .. The Diva Review
4.5
This is what a summer movie should be, filled with good performances and fun adventure and brisk storytelling. Bad Ass Digest
4.0
The movie proves a solid if not superb opening salvo for the weakling turned super soldier. Liver Pool Echo
3.8
Joe Johnston delivers the squarest Marvel adaptation of the current cycle, and its the films pulp sense of adventure and the characters old fashioned .. Gomemphis
4.5
The Nun may tie into The Conjuring in more ways than you expect: We filmed a few things Movie News The Nun stars the sister of The Conjurings lead act .. Sfx
4.0
Here, the action is as dull as Captain Americas bland good looks. The Tyee
3.0
In the era of the tortured superhero in movies, its refreshing to come across one with enthusiasm and a pure spirit. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
4.0
Be that as it may, Captain America is exactly what the third week of July needed: a curiously fun, surprisingly imaginative and unashamedly old fashio .. Google
3.0
But its likely to amuse, enthrall and satisfy just about anyone with a sense of fun. Blog Oregonlive
3.8
Where the movie does depart from comic expectations slightly is that it often feels more like a colorful war movie than a superhero flick. D Cist
4.0
This does leave a somewhat unsatisfying finale that lacks the energy of the first half.The ultimate resolution is a bit disappointing and may leave so .. Blu Ray Ign
3.0
Still, most all of the Marvel entries leading into the Avengers movie have been solid (I wasnt a fan of Iron Man 2, but whatever). Blogs Houston Press
3.0
Captain America earns a thumbs up because of... well, because of Captain America. Mania.com
3.0
The flicks action sequences and cinematography save the film from the awful pacing and cheesy romance. The real star is the shield! Stay away from the ..
3.0
Its no masterpiece but fun enough to continue to whet the appetite for The Avengers. Daily Record
4.5
Evans and Atwell delivered solid performances that completely sell the story and save it from the land of utter cheese. Cines Nark
2.5
The least inspired and engaging entry in the summers superhero onslaught. New York Metro Mix
3.5
Slowly but surely, Hollywood is wearing us down with this superhero thing. 7 Dvt
5.0
But this latest Marvel Comics adaptation is a better deal dripping with thrills and spills in equal measure. Birmingham Mail
1.5
As this summers glut of superhero movies goes, lets just say that its no X Men: First Class but at least its more enjoyably goofy than Thor. Play Boy
3.0
Evans is unprecedentedly touching and engaging for a superhero and the rest of the cast help this adventure seem something close to character driven i .. This Is London
3.5
This is not the summer movie for a fresh experience, though the smaller scale and old school charm is a nice counterweight to this summers other offer .. Chud
4.0
This first cinematic outing for the chemically enhanced super soldier is not only expected to deliver a satisfying, self contained superhero story, it .. Ultra Culture
3.5
On paper, the combination of names doesnt immediately inspire confidence. Fanboys of the Universe
3.0
Captain America: The First Avenger feels like a cliched blast from the past, lacking the spunk and grit that has made other comic book movies successf .. Ma Cleans
4.0
His Captain America is a hero with heart and a sense of humanity that rises above the slam bang special effects and pulpy myth n science subplot. American Profile
3.8
Captain Americas rousing first half proves Chris Evans was the right choice to play the Star Spangled hero. Washington Times
2.0
A lifeless and clichd action film that never lives up to its title or its title characters ideals. Big Hollywood
3.0
Its loaded with enough action and emotion to lure in audiences not steeped in comic book minutia, but also peppered with enough tie ins and callbacks .. Zaki's Corner
2.0
Captain America: The First Avenger is pretty good, insofar as its not nearly as terrible as it seemed destined to be. Dallas News
3.8
Captain America fails to capitalize on the nostalgia of the character. Sure, cinematically he is treated respectfully, but it feels more like an oblig .. Jc Online
3.8
Clean cut, well intentioned and downright gorgeous, todays Captain America is a throwback to the good old fashioned heroic ideal. Sign On Sandiego
3.5
Except that Captain America isnt exactly helping to win the war, once Schmidt goes renegade.
3.0
Looks great and hits all the right notes but never truly puts the pedal to the metal. Windy City Media Group
3.8
Overall, its a lot of fun before it gets somewhat bogged down. But it does redeem itself with a great surprise ending and its one of the better comic .. Ny 1
3.5
At a time when every film is envisioned as one chapter of a 12 part franchise, its not always a deal breaker to lean on whats come before and what the .. Ifc
5.0
Its full of great characters, fun one liners and plenty of well shot action scenes. hoganreviews.co.uk
3.0
Its difficult to dislike Captain America too much, because its harmless and innocuous and, unlike almost every other tentpole summer movie, isnt secre .. Yahoo Movies
4.0
Add all of those positive attributes together and youve got a motion picture that rivals X Men: First Class as the most impressive comic book adaptati .. Wd Times
4.0
In a year filled with superhero flicks, this one feels a little bit special. ScreenAnarchy
2.0
If you get bored during this film (I certainly did, despite all the eye candy on screen) you can amuse yourself by deciding which of the characters ha .. Playback:stl
3.0
As the delightfully over the top Red Skull, Hugo Weaving has the most fun playing a noseless villain since Ralph Fiennes lopped his off as Voldemort.
4.5
But Marvel Studios clearly knows what theyre doing in the movie making business as Captain America: The First Avenger is yet another surefire crowd pl .. Jeffreyklyles Word Press
3.1
The small things from the leading man to 40s flourishes are what make the movie work. If only Johnston had sweated the big stuff as well. Toronto Star
4.0
If this is only The First Avenger, then bring on the rest of them. ABC Radio (Australia)
4.3
It may feel a little hokey, being set way back, but for me, its an enjoyable easy watch with a sense of fun and escapism that it doesnt get full credi .. Colbybryant.com
3.8
If the action sequences to come often seem phonier than Caps phony PR war, its not for lack of trying. Cinema Dope
3.8
Tribune Review Full of exciting action and earnest emotion, Captain America: The First Avenger is perhaps the most superhero ey of this summers superh .. Entertainment Sltrib
4.0
Captain America packs a comic, moralistic and patriotic punch thats well worth watching, regardless of your interest in further following the Marvel a .. Real.com
4.0
It is childish and fun, but with a serious dramatic core at its heart. Clothes Onfilm
2.0
But the movie fails in the areas of plot, character and visuals, hurt especially by the worst 3 D presentation of any movie this summer. Upper More Land
3.0
The picture is nothing, really, that you havent seen before, but its the definition of a square, competent, deliver the goods blockbuster. Feeds
4.4
Hating on Captain America just isnt American. Go ahead and move to Canada; Im sure they have some magical Mountie whos thwarting evil loggers.
1.5
Johnstons squareness gives his images a gee whiz convictiona good thing, because the movie rarely passes up an opportunity for iconic looking shot, th .. The Lmagazine
3.0
However, its just another mindless and soulless action movie, with all the visual and emotional appeal of a wet cardboard box. Processed Media
3.1
Thats pretty much what we get onscreen.At least they didnt have Evans reprise his slick, shallow turn as Johnny Storm from the Fantastic Four movies.W .. Captain Critic Blogspot
4.0
This Star Spangled Man has a plan: to be the best superhero movie of the year. Towle Road
4.5
Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) wants to go to war. Its 1942, and hes a scrawny kid from Brooklyn, too scrawny, according to army doctors, to join up. Time to Play Magazine
3.0
Scrawny Steve is such a guileless and likeable little dude that his sweetness endures long past the super sizing.
2.0
A fun origin story in the Spider Man model. Its got the heart of an underdog really experiencing the wonder of his new powers. Im not saying its as go .. Brk To
4.5
The sad thing is that we all saw it before it opened and shot it before it premiered but then Comic Con hit and havent had time to edit it until now. Think Hero



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