Five Reasons You Need To See 'Captain America: The First Avenger'

MTV ^ | 22 July 2011 | Josh Wigler

[Erik Latranyi]

"Captain America: The First Avenger" is the last of the big four Avengers to throw himself at the big-screen before next summer's major Marvel Studios event, and he doesn't disappoint. If you were worried about how the star-spangled superhero would translate from paneled page to live-action (especially after that '90s-movie-that-must-not-be-referenced-again), worry no more: the movie is great and absolutely worth the wait.

[Erik Latranyi]

I just came back from the theater.

Captain America is a phenomenal movie that any FReeper would love!

[GeronL]

They won’t even call it by that title in many countries, right?

[rwfromkansas]

I just wish they would stop doing remakes and nerdy comic movies.

But, this one sounds good from what I’ve heard.

[Perdogg]

It is called Captain America in Taiwan.

[nerdwithagun]

Just a couple, that doesn’t bother me unless they edit the movie which I don’t think they do. Besides, I think a lot of it may have to do with with translating it and not trying to be politicaly correct

[TheBattman]

While I might be persuaded to trust a Freeper’s review, I just cannot bring myself to give web hits to MTV anything - as one of the most ungodly and horrible influences on society today. Their opinion is about worthless to me - and I am instinctively led to think the opposite of their views.

I would much rather a Freeper write up a vanity review of the film.

[GeronL]

yay Taiwan

brave little nation 99 miles from Red China

[GeronL]

bump to that

[Kirkwood]

The movie trailer looks good except I’m not sure why he wears a mask since apparently everyone knows who he is.

[rodguy911]

I saw the Green Lantern and it was great! I can't wait to see Capt. America!! Probably catch it in Wilmington or Savannah.

And then at the end of August the best show of all shows Marco Rubio will be our Featured speaker at our Reagan Dinner here in the Keys can't wait!!!

[Krankor]

'Captain America: The First Avenger
Thanks for the review- I may go and see it. But if you want to see something good about the "avengers", why not The Avengers

[max americana]

Same in the Philippines. I have in-laws in the RP, and they’ve seen it already....in the freakin’ typhoon season.

[truthguy]

I just wish they would stop doing remakes and nerdy comic movies.

Amen. But you have to realize that Hollywood has almost zero creativity these days. They haven't had an original idea in a very long time so they rely on old themes (old TV Shows, Comic Books, Movie Remakes) and new special effects technology. Not that I have anything against technology but how about some fresh ideas. There is just one disaster movie after another. And is there just one person out there who can write a decent screenplay?

No Hollywood today is nothing more than a *rap factory.

[william clark]

My wife and I just saw it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of nice Marvel Universe touches. I especially liked the Human Torch cameo and the presence of the Howlers (of course, they had to be without Fury for obvious reasons). And if you go see it, if you haven’t learned by now, make sure to stay past the end of the closing credits. Big payoff this time.

[Renderofveils]

I just wish they would stop doing remakes and nerdy comic movies.

There was a big contract that Marvel had with movie production companies in regards to the character licences, where if at the end of FY2012 the companies had not made a feature-length film they would lose their rights to the character license. That's the primary reason for the spree of Marvel Comics movies from 2010 to the end of FY2012. DC has been hopping on the bandwagon in the hopes of competition for the market share.

[Renderofveils]

My wife and I just saw it and thoroughly enjoyed it. Lots of nice Marvel Universe touches. I especially liked the Human Torch cameo and the presence of the Howlers (of course, they had to be without Fury for obvious reasons).

I saw it this afternoon and was more tickled by the numerous Raiders of the Lost Ark asides and homages.

[R0CK3T]

I too just returned from seeing it and it was awesome!

My 8 year old son came with me and he is just raving about how great it was and how great Captain America is.

[Erik Latranyi]

I just wish they would stop doing remakes and nerdy comic movies.

The Marvel Universe is the least nerdy. The characters have real human flaws and face life's hardships like anyone else.

Spiderman is the best for this as he is hated by the public (thanks to a vindictive and jealous news media), he has trouble paying the rent and always has time management issues between doing what is right and what he wants to do.

It is not nerdy at all.

[discostu]

The last I saw there were only 3 or 4 countries that rejected the name. Most of the world isn’t as uptight as the PC people like to pretend.

[bvw]

Well, without Sgt Fury, maybe they could have had Sgt Rock.

[Erik Latranyi]

They won’t even call it by that title in many countries, right?

Not true. It will be called Captain America almost everywhere now. That was a rumor while the movie was still in production.

If you go see it, you will realize that they could never sanitize the pro-American songs, themes and visuals.

[Erik Latranyi]

My 8 year old son came with me and he is just raving about how great it was and how great Captain America is.

I've always told my 7 year old that Captain America is the least powerful of all the superheroes, but he is the best fighter because he always does the right thing and uses the most powerful weapon a person can have --- his brain.

That came out in the movie very well and reinforced it for my son. He is now really into Captain America as well.

[glorgau]

Yep, I saw it yesterday and it’s a MUST SEE FOR ALL FREEPERS.

Brings the kids, this movie has it all.

[glorgau]

And if you go see it, if you haven’t learned by now, make sure to stay past the end of the closing credits.

I watched the closing credits in 3D. Fantastic artistry. It's worth the extra couple of bucks.

[Rocky]

Well, without Sgt Fury, maybe they could have had Sgt Rock.

Or maybe they'd settle for Rocky.^)

[newzjunkey]

Russia, the Ukraine and South Korea dropped ‘Captain America’ and just called it ‘First Avenger.”

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

If you go see it, you will realize that they could never sanitize the pro-American songs, themes and visuals.

If they did they would have to rename it "Hydra: The Story of Red Skull" and it would be about 15 minutes long.

[kimmie7]

Saw it last night. It was amazing.

[kimmie7]

I absolutely had to get home to process pickles, lol. Can you freepmail me what we missed? LOVED the movie!

[BigCinBigD]

I await the Blu-Ray!

[iceskater]

I really enjoyed it. Definitely worth the price of a bag of popcorn.

Make sure you stay till the credits are all over.

[GeronL]

I’m not happy about South Korea dropping it. I shall boycott their online programs for a whole hour!

heh

[stansblugrassgrl]

I’ve been processing pickles, too. And tomatoes, yellow squash and okra. This is our first year canning. So far, so good. What we’ve eaten so far hasn’t killed us. We don’t see many movies at all, but I’m waiting to hear about “Cowboys and Aliens”.

[kimmie7]

I’m working on some 9-day icicle sweet pickles. A lot of trouble, but they smell wonderful! (I’m on day 6)

Cowboys & Aliens looks good, but not nearly as clean as Captain America. I was just so impressed with it.

[kimmie7]

I’m bluegrass too, by the way. ;-)

[stansblugrassgrl]

We’ve been making garlic/dill, bread and butter, and kosher dills, using the water bath method. I made some pickles that you make by the quart and put in a sunny window. They look good. I haven’t tasted them yet.

Are you fermenting in a crock? I remember my parents making pickles in crocks, but since we’re so new at this. We’ve pickled okra and used the same recipe for yellow squash spears. We’ve also frozen a bunch of yellow squash. The okra that doesn’t get pickled gets eaten. Yumm!

I’m a singer/songwriter and LOVE bluegrass and bluegrassers. They tend to be a great bunch of people. We play some bluegrass in our band, but not enough for the bluegrassers. We do a lot of different styles of music. However, I’m still a bluegrassgrl at heart (from Texas and AZ, not Kentucky).

[tlb]

If you don’t want to go to the bother of seeing Captain America at the theater, you can see him here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW4YTqmoGIo

[kimmie7]

lol, I’m a KY bluegrass girl. Hubby’s grandfather played with Bill Monroe, though. He’s a cousin of some sort. ;-)

Yes, I’m using a crock. I’ve always had to borrow one until I lucked onto one being sold for $30. Love it!

[stansblugrassgrl]

Folks always ask if I’m from KY. You’re the REAL bluegrass girl.

[Stonewall Jackson]

I went and saw Captain America at the midnight showing Thursday night and thought it was excellent. There were a few minor alterations, mainly to streamline the story, but they mostly stuck to continuity.

They even had the Howling Commandoes involved. Neal McDonough (Lt. Bucky Compton in "Band of Brothers") plays Dum-Dum Dugan and they even have him wearing the bowler with sergeant's stripes on it.

When you go, make sure and stay through the credits. You'll be sorry if you don't.

[Stonewall Jackson]

"Der Fuhrer can dig for trinkets in the desert." I just about died when I heard this.

[WhenHeavenBurns]

Too bad Batman is the best superhero. He has stuff. Most useful and versatile superpower ever.

[kimmie7]

;-)

[Renderofveils]

I just about died when I heard this.

I dug through some of my old comic books and realized that Marvel had done the comic book adaptations for the Indiana Jones movies... so it's possible that it's canon. :)

[Stonewall Jackson]

I missed the Human Torch cameo. Where was it?

[OilCanDan23]

I loved it too! God Bless America

[Renderofveils]

I missed the Human Torch cameo. Where was it?

The very beginning of the Expo scene. (It's the Jim Hammond-Human Torch.)

[Stonewall Jackson]

Dang, I missed that. There was a drunk guy a few rows down who was making a fuss who had to be escorted out of the theater about that time.

[who knows what evil?]

Cap did a little better at the box office than many expected...patriotism isn’t quite dead in ths country yet...

[longfellow]

Hey wait a minute, I used to make a living doing this. I think they are the only original thing hollywood is making and what other things are they putting out that has a good message for our kids.I am sorry that Jack Kirby the creator of all these characters is not around to see what he built.

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